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Lippia multiflora

Also known as: Lippia multiflora Moldenke

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Ethnobotanical study of food plants used in traditional medicine in ... link.springer.com Springer Nov 26, 2025 12 facts

measurementAnnona stenophylla, Spondias dulcis, and Lippia multiflora each exhibited a use value (UV) of 0.046 in the study of 57 nutraceutical plant species in the municipality of Quitexe.

referenceThe article 'Phytochemical screening and biological activities of Lippia multiflora Moldenke' was published in the journal Molecules in 2025.

claimLippia multiflora is widely consumed as a herbal tea and is reputed for its pleasant aroma and health benefits, making it one of the most economically important species in local markets.

claimThe plant species Annona stenophylla and Lippia multiflora grow in the wild, raising concerns regarding their sustainability.

claimLippia multiflora is a widely consumed tea substitute whose commercialization necessitates sustainable harvesting practices and conservation strategies due to market demand pressure on wild populations.

claimLippia multiflora is widely recognized in West and Central Africa for its use as a medicinal tea and for its antimicrobial properties, though there are concerns regarding overharvesting and unsustainable use.

claimThe Quitexe communities in Angola commonly prepare leaves from Corymbia citriodora, Eriosema glabratum, Annona senegalensis, Cymbopogon citratus, Annona stenophylla, Lippia multiflora, Persea americana, Stomatanthes africanus, and Vitex madiensis as substitutes for tea.

claimCommercialized plant leaves identified in the study include Manihot esculenta, Lippia multiflora, Ipomoea batatas, and Solanum macrocarpon.

claimAnnona stenophylla, Spondias dulcis, and Lippia multiflora are used in traditional medicine to treat digestive system conditions and general symptoms including anaemia, diarrhoea, fatigue, and stomach pains.

measurementZingiber officinale has a Medicinal Use Index (MUI) of 0.149, while Annona stenophylla, Spondias dulcis, and Lippia multiflora each have an MUI of 0.085.

claimLippia multiflora requires focused conservation attention due to reports of overharvesting and habitat degradation resulting from increased market demand and unsustainable harvesting practices.

referenceSamba et al. (2020) analyzed the chemical composition and antibacterial activity of Lippia multiflora Moldenke essential oil sourced from different regions of Angola.