Piper Umbellatum

Piper umbellatum

Family: Piperaceae Evidence: T decoctionpoulticetea

Pan-tropical pepper relative used in Brazilian, Central African, and Caribbean folk medicine for inflammation, fever, and liver protection. Leaf poultice for headache (placed on forehead). Contains 4-nerolidylcatechol with anti-inflammatory properties.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Pregnancy. Limited safety data.

Interactions

NSAIDs (additive).

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated. GI upset.

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