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Plectranthus esculentus
African edible tuber used as food and medicine by Zulu and other Southern African peoples.
African edible tuber used as food and medicine by Zulu and other Southern African peoples. Key active compounds include diterpenoids, flavonoids, rosmarinic acid.
diterpenoids, along with flavonoids and rosmarinic acid, are the primary bioactive compounds in Plectranthus esculentus. These compounds stimulates digestive enzyme secretion and GI motility.
Nutritive food source
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Digestive tonic
Food source in Southern African tradition
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Digestive support
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
General tonic
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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