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Sclerocarya birrea
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Southern African tree revered across multiple cultures; bark used for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory purposes; oil from seeds is prized for skin care.
Southern African tree revered across multiple cultures; bark used for antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory purposes; oil from seeds is prized for skin care. Key active compounds include gallotannins, catechins, vitamin C.
gallotannins, along with catechins and vitamin C, are the primary bioactive compounds in Sclerocarya Birrea. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, provides free radical scavenging activity, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Antioxidant properties
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial activity
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory effects
Skin moisturizing
Wound healing
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Diarrhea
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Fever
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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