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Carissa macrocarpa
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
South African coastal shrub; edible fruit; bark and roots used in Zulu medicine for heart conditions and infections.
South African coastal shrub; edible fruit; bark and roots used in Zulu medicine for heart conditions and infections. Key active compounds include carissone, flavonoids, tannins.
carissone, along with flavonoids and tannins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Carissa macrocarpa. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Cardiac tonic (traditional)
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Heart conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Food (fruit)
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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