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Lophira alata
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.
West African hardwood tree whose seeds yield a fatty oil used medicinally for skin conditions, rheumatism, and as an antimicrobial.
West African hardwood tree whose seeds yield a fatty oil used medicinally for skin conditions, rheumatism, and as an antimicrobial. Key active compounds include fatty acids, oleic acid, stearic acid.
fatty acids, along with oleic acid and stearic acid, are the primary bioactive compounds in Lophira Alata. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, 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
Anti-inflammatory effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Emollient properties
Antioxidant support
Skin conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Rheumatic pain
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Wound healing
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Antimicrobial use
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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