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Diospyros virginiana
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.
A North American persimmon used by Native Americans for sore throat, fever, and as an astringent food plant.
A North American persimmon used by Native Americans for sore throat, fever, and as an astringent food plant. Key active compounds include tannins, ellagic acid, flavonoids.
tannins, along with ellagic acid and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Diospyros virginiana. These compounds provides free radical scavenging activity, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Antimicrobial activity
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antioxidant use
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Astringent application
Sore throat gargle
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Fever treatment
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Nutritive food
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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