Piper auritum Health effects and herbal facts
Known as
ear-leaf pepper Mexican pepperleaf sacred pepper Vera Cruz pepper
Hoja santa is an aromatic herb with a heart-shaped, velvety leaf which grows in tropic Mesoamerica. The name hoja santa means "sacred leaf" in Spanish. It is also known as yerba santa, hierba santa, Mexican pepperleaf, acuyo, tlanepa,anisillo, root beer plant, and sacred pepper.

Medical use
Economic importance of Piper auritum
Food additives | flavoring |
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Medicines | folklore |
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Geografical distribution
- NORTHERN AMERICA
Native
- Mexico
- SOUTHERN AMERICA
Native
- Mesoamerica: Belize; Costa Rica; El Salvador; Guatemala; Honduras; Nicaragua; Panama
- Western South America: Colombia
Naturalized- Caribbean: Cuba; Jamaica
Cultivated- Caribbean: Cuba
Biological activities
ACE-Inhibitor |
Alpha-terpinene
found in Leaf
Gamma-terpinene
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
|
AChE-Inhibitor |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Abortifacient |
Beta-bisabolene
found in Leaf
|
Acaricide |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-terpinene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Gamma-terpinene
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Acidulant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor |
Alpha-terpinene
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Delta-cadinene
found in Leaf
Gamma-terpinene
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
|
Allelochemic |
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Terpinolene
found in Leaf
|
Allelopathic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Camphene
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Allergenic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Beta-pinene
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Lignans
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Amphetaminagenic |
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Analgesic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Borneol
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Androgenic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Anesthetic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Angiogenic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
|
Anorexic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Anthelmintic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
AntiAGE |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
AntiCFS |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
AntiCTS |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
AntiLyme |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
AntiPMS |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
|
AntiTNF |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Antiacetylcholine |
Borneol
found in Leaf
|
Antiacetylcholinesterase |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-terpinene
found in Leaf
Gamma-terpinene
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Antiacne |
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Camphor
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Delta-cadinene
found in Leaf
|
Antiacrodynic |
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antiadenomic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Antiaggregant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Antiaging |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antiakathisic |
Iron
found in Leaf (315 ppm)
|
Antialcoholic |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antiallergic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
Linalool
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antialzheimeran |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antiamblyopic |
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antianaphylactic |
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Antiandrogenic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Antianemic |
Iron
found in Leaf (315 ppm)
|
Antianginal |
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antianorectic |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antianxiety |
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
|
Antiarabiflavinotic |
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
|
Antiarachidonate |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Antiarrhythmic |
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
|
Antiarthritic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
|
Antiasthmatic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Antiatherosclerotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
|
Antibackache |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antibacterial |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-phellandrene
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Delta-cadinene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
Sabinene
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Antiberiberi |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antibronchitic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
|
Anticancer |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Anticanker |
Iron
found in Leaf (315 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Anticarcinomic |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Anticardiospasmic |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Anticariogenic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Delta-cadinene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Anticarpal-Tunnel |
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
|
Anticataract |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Anticatarrh |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Anticephalagic |
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
|
Anticervicaldysplasic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
|
Anticheilitic |
Iron
found in Leaf (315 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
|
Antichilblain |
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Anticholinesterase |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Anticlimacteric |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
|
Anticold |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Anticolic |
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Anticolitic |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Anticonvulsant |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Anticoronary |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antidecubitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antideliriant |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antidementia |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antidepressant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Antidermatitic |
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antidiabetic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antidiarrheic |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Antidysenteric |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Antidyspeptic |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antidysphagic |
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antieczemic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antiedemic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene-oxide
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Antiemetic |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Antiencephalitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antiencephalopathic |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antiendometriotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antiepileptic |
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antiescherichic |
Borneol
found in Leaf
|
Antiesophagitic |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Antiestrogenic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Lignans
found in Leaf
|
Antifatigue |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antifeedant |
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene-oxide
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Gamma-terpinene
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Terpinolene
found in Leaf
|
Antifertility |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Antifibrositic |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Antifibrotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antiflu |
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Antigallstone |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antigastritic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antigenotoxic |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Antigingivitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antiglaucomic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antiglossitic |
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
|
Antiglutamaergic |
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Antigonadotrophic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Antihalitosic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Antihangover |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antiheartburn |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antihelicobacter |
Sabinene
found in Leaf
|
Antihemorrhagic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antihepatitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antihepatotoxic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antiherpetic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antihistaminic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Linalool
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antihyperactivity |
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antihyperkeratotic |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antihyperkinetic |
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
|
Antihyperlipoproteinaemic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Antihypertensive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
|
Antiichythyotic |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antiinfertility |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antiinflammatory |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-pinene
found in Leaf
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene-oxide
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Antiinsomniac |
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
|
Antiinsomnic |
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antikeratitic |
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
|
Antikeratotic |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Antilaryngitic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Antileishmanic |
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
|
Antilepric |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antileukemic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Antileukoplakic |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antilipoperoxidant |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antilithic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Antilupus |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antilymphomic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Antimaculitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antimalarial |
Humulene
found in Leaf
|
Antimange |
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Antimastitic |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antimeasles |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antimenopausal |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
|
Antimenorrhagic |
Iron
found in Leaf (315 ppm)
|
Antimigraine |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antimite |
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Antimitotic |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Antimutagenic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Lignans
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
|
Antimycotic |
Lignans
found in Leaf
|
Antimyocarditic |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antineuralgic |
Camphor
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antineuramidase |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antineurasthenic |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antineuritic |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antineuropathic |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antinitrosaminic |
Alpha-terpinene
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
Terpinolene
found in Leaf
|
Antinitrosating |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Antinitrosic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antinociceptive |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
|
Antiobesity |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Antionychyotic |
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
|
Antiophidic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Antiorchitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antiosteoarthritic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antiosteoporotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
Phosphorus
found in Leaf (2920 ppm)
|
Antiotitic |
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
|
Antioxidant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Camphene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Gamma-terpinene
found in Leaf
Lignans
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
Terpinolene
found in Leaf
|
Antiozenic |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antipapillomic |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antiparkinsonian |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antiparotitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antipellagric |
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
|
Antiperiodontitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
|
Antipharyngitic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Antiphotophobic |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
|
Antipityriasic |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antiplaque |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Antiplasmodial |
Humulene
found in Leaf
|
Antipneumonic |
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antipodriac |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antipoliomyelitic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Antiporphyric |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antiprogestational |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Antiproliferant |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
|
Antiprostaglandin |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Antiprostatadenomic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Antiprostatitic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Antipruritic |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Antipsoriac |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antipyretic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Antiradicular |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Antiretinotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antirheumatic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
|
Antirhinitic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antirhinoviral |
Beta-bisabolene
found in Leaf
|
Antisalmonella |
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Antiscorbutic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antiscotomic |
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antiseptic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Beta-pinene
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Sabinene
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Antishingles |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antishock |
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Antisinusitic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Antispasmodic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Alpha-terpinene
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-pinene
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antistaphylococcic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-phellandrene
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Antistreptococcic |
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Delta-cadinene
found in Leaf
|
Antistress |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Antisyndrome-X |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Antithromboxane |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Antitic |
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
|
Antitumor |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene-oxide
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
Lignans
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Antitussive |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Antiulcer |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-bisabolene
found in Leaf
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
Sabinene
found in Leaf
|
Antivertigo |
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Antiviral |
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-bisabolene
found in Leaf
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Lignans
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Antixerophthalmic |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Antiyeast |
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
|
Anxiolytic |
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
Phosphorus
found in Leaf (2920 ppm)
|
Apifuge |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Apoptotic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Artemicide |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Asthma-preventive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Barbituate-Synergist |
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Beta-Blocker |
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
|
Beta-Glucuronidase-Inhibitor |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Bronchoprotectant |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Bronchorelaxant |
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
CNS-Depressant |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
CNS-Stimulant |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
CNS-Toxic |
Borneol
found in Leaf
|
COX-1-Inhibitor |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
COX-2-Inhibitor |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Calcium-Antagonist |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Caryophyllene-oxide
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Calcium-Channel-Blocker |
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
|
Cancer-Preventive |
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
Lignans
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
Riboflavin
found in Leaf (13.5 ppm)
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Candidicide |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Beta-pinene
found in Leaf
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Candidistat |
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Carcinogenic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Cardioprotective |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Cardiovascular |
Lignans
found in Leaf
|
Carminative |
Camphor
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Caspase-8-Inducer |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Cathartic |
Lignans
found in Leaf
|
Chemopreventive |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Limonene
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
|
Choleretic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Cholesterolytic |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Circulotonic |
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Cold-preventive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Coleoptophile |
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
|
Collagenic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Colorant |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Controlled |
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Convulsant |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Cosmetic |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Counterirritant |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Culicide |
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Cytochrome-P450-Inducer |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Delta-cadinene
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Cytochrome-P450-Inhibitor |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Cytochrome-P488-Inducer |
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Cytotoxic |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
DNA-Binder |
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Decongestant |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Degranulant |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Deliriant |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Dentifrice |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Deodorant |
Terpinolene
found in Leaf
|
Dermal |
Alpha-phellandrene
found in Leaf
|
Dermatitigenic |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Detoxicant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Diuretic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Ecbolic |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Edemagenic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Emetic |
Alpha-phellandrene
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Enterocontractant |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Enterorelaxant |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Epileptigenic |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Estrogenic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Expectorant |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Beta-phellandrene
found in Leaf
Camphene
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
FLavor |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-phellandrene
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Alpha-terpinene
found in Leaf
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Beta-pinene
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Camphene
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Gamma-terpinene
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
Terpinolene
found in Leaf
|
Febrifuge |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Fibrinolytic |
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Fistula-Preventive |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Fungicide |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-phellandrene
found in Leaf
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Beta-phellandrene
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene-oxide
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
Terpinolene
found in Leaf
|
Fungiphilic |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Fungistat |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
GABA-nergic |
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
GST-Inducer |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Gastroprotective |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
|
Gonadotrophic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Hallucinogenic |
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Hepatocarcinogenic |
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Hepatoprotective |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Hepatoregenerative |
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Hepatotonic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Hepatotoxic |
Myristicin
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Herbicide |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Beta-pinene
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Histaminic |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Hypnotic |
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Hypocholesterolemic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Hypoglycemic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Hypolipidemic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Hypotensive |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Hypothermic |
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Hypouricemic |
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
|
Immunomodulator |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Immunostimulant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Phosphorus
found in Leaf (2920 ppm)
|
Inflammatory |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Inhalant |
Borneol
found in Leaf
|
Insect-Repellent |
Borneol
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Insecticide-Synergist |
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Insecticide |
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Alpha-terpinene
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene-oxide
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Insectifuge |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Alpha-terpinene
found in Leaf
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Beta-pinene
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Camphene
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Gamma-terpinene
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Insectiphile |
Alpha-phellandrene
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
|
Interferon-Synergist |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Interferonogenic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Interleukin-6-Inhibitor |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Irritant |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-phellandrene
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Beta-pinene
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Gamma-terpinene
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Juvabional |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Larvicide |
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Laxative |
Alpha-phellandrene
found in Leaf
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
|
Lipolytic |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Lithogenic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
MAO-Inhibitor |
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Mosquitocide |
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
|
Mosquitofuge |
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Motor-Depressant |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Mucogenic |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Mucolytic |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Mutagenic |
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Myorelaxant |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
|
NO-Genic |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Nematicide |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Neuroprotective |
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Neurotoxic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Occuloirritant |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Ornithine-Decarboxylase-Inhibitor |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Osteogenic |
Phosphorus
found in Leaf (2920 ppm)
|
Oxytocic |
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Ozone-Scavenger |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
P450-2B1-Inhibitor |
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Alpha-terpinene
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
|
P450-Inducer |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Delta-cadinene
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Paralytic |
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Pediculicide |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Perfume |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Perfumery |
Alpha-phellandrene
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Alpha-terpinene
found in Leaf
Beta-bisabolene
found in Leaf
Beta-phellandrene
found in Leaf
Beta-pinene
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Gamma-terpinene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
Sabinene
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
Terpinolene
found in Leaf
|
Peristaltic |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Pesticide |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-phellandrene
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Alpha-terpinene
found in Leaf
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
Beta-pinene
found in Leaf
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Camphene
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene-oxide
found in Leaf
Delta-cadinene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Gamma-terpinene
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myrcene
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
Terpinolene
found in Leaf
Thiamin
found in Leaf (6.7 ppm)
|
Phagocytotic |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Photosensitizer |
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Phytoalexin |
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Prooxidant |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Iron
found in Leaf (315 ppm)
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Prostaglandin-Synthesis-Inhibitor |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Psychoactive |
Myristicin
found in Leaf
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Respirainhibitor |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Respirastimulant |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Rubefacient |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Secretogogue |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Sedative |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
Myristicin
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Serotoninergic |
Myristicin
found in Leaf
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Spasmogenic |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Alpha-terpinene
found in Leaf
Beta-pinene
found in Leaf
Camphene
found in Leaf
|
Spermicide |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Stimulant |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Stomachic |
Beta-bisabolene
found in Leaf
|
Surfactant |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Tachycardic |
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Termiticide |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Termitifuge |
Caryophyllene
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Testosterone-Hydroxylase-Inducer |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
|
Testosterone-Inducer |
Delta-cadinene
found in Leaf
|
Thymoprotective |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
|
Tranquilizer |
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Borneol
found in Leaf
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
|
Transdermal |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Alpha-pinene
found in Leaf
Beta-pinene
found in Leaf
Camphor
found in Leaf
Limonene
found in Leaf
|
Tremorigenic |
Safrole
found in Leaf (4930 ppm)
|
Trichomonicide |
1,8-cineole
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Trichomonistat |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Trypsin-Enhancer |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Tumor-Promoter |
Linalool
found in Leaf
|
Tyrosinase-Inhibitor |
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Ubiquiot |
Beta-carotene
found in Leaf (193 ppm)
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
|
Ulcerogenic |
Beta-sitosterol
found in Leaf
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Uricosuric |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
|
Urinary-Acidulant |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
|
Uterotonic |
Myristicin
found in Leaf
|
Varroacide |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Vasodilator |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Calcium
found in Leaf (14440 ppm)
Eugenol
found in Leaf
Fiber
found in Leaf (124000 ppm)
Niacin
found in Leaf (100 ppm)
|
Vermifuge |
Eugenol
found in Leaf
|
Verrucolytic |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Vibriocide |
Camphor
found in Leaf
|
Vulnerary |
Ascorbic-acid
found in Leaf (3370 ppm)
Benzoic-acid
found in Leaf
|
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Reference: Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. [Online Database]