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Macropiper excelsum
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.
New Zealand native; sacred Maori medicinal and ceremonial plant; leaves used for pain, rheumatism, and skin.
New Zealand native; sacred Maori medicinal and ceremonial plant; leaves used for pain, rheumatism, and skin. Key active compounds include myristicin, dill-apiol, methysticin.
myristicin, along with dill-apiol and methysticin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Macropiper excelsum. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, acts on pain pathways via anti-inflammatory and neuroactive effects.
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Analgesic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Urinary tonic
Antimicrobial
Pain
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Rheumatism
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Urinary conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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