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Piper umbellatum
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 pepper plant used in Nigerian folk medicine for digestive, respiratory, and women health conditions.
West African pepper plant used in Nigerian folk medicine for digestive, respiratory, and women health conditions. Key active compounds include piperine, alkaloids, flavonoids.
piperine, along with alkaloids and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Nigerian Uziza Leaf. These compounds disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, stimulates digestive enzyme secretion and GI motility.
Digestive stimulant
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Expectorant
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Digestive spice in Nigerian cuisine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Treatment of coughs and respiratory infections
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Postpartum herbal remedy
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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