ENTER THE WORLD OF “UZIZA” PLANT, FOR LIBIDO, POOR SPERM COUNT, MOTILITY; AND OTHER USES.

English name: West African black pepper

Scientific name: Piper guineense Thonn. 

Family: Piperaceae

Indigenous names: Uziza. Iyere.

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF UZIZA LEAVES AND SEEDS

Uziza leaves contain:

Protein, Dietary fiber, Alkaloids, Glycosides, Steriods, Flavonoids, Essential oils, Tannins, Saponins Phenols, Peptide.

Leaves and seeds improve low sperm count. Leaves and seeds increase sperm motility. 

Leaves and seeds increase libido (sexual urge). Leaves and seeds encourage strong penile erection. Leaves for male and female infertility caused by hormonal imbalance. Fertility treatment. Anti-cancer. Treats intestinal disorders. Treat rheumatism. Lower cholesterol. Lowers blood sugar/ good for diabetic. Lowers blood pressure/prevent hypertension. Aid postpartum recovery. Improve appetite. Treat dysentery/diarrhea. Ease indigestion. Natural insecticides/repels insects. Lose weight. Pain reliever. Treats constipation. Improves fertility especially ovulation and penile erections, relieves stomach pain. The leaves and seeds have antibacterial, anti-fungal, antiseptic, larvicidal and anti-parasitic actions.

For educational purposes only. Consult your natural health practitioner for proper health evaluation and prescription.

Dr. Lucy Umejike

(NMD/AFCPNM)