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Piper guineense
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 climbing vine of the pepper family used in Nigerian and Ghanaian medicine for respiratory, digestive, and post-partum care.
West African climbing vine of the pepper family used in Nigerian and Ghanaian medicine for respiratory, digestive, and post-partum care. Key active compounds include piperine, caryophyllene, safrole.
piperine, along with caryophyllene and safrole, are the primary bioactive compounds in Uziza Leaf. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, provides free radical scavenging activity, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Antimicrobial
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Digestive stimulant
Antioxidant
Post-partum recovery soups in Nigeria
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Respiratory infections and cough
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Digestive conditions and appetite
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Malaria and fever
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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