Cubeb
Piper cubeba
“The sesquiterpene-rich essential oil is said to be expectorant in chronic bronchitis. The resinous acids in the drug are said to have an antiseptic and astringent effect on the urinary tract. There is no information on the mode of action. unproven uses: Folk medicine uses include treatment for urinary tract diseases, flatulence and stomach complaints, headaches (dizziness), chronic bronchitis, to increase libido and for poor memory.”
- PDR for Herbal Medicines, 2nd edition
“Orally, cubebs is used as a diuretic, urinary antiseptic, for amoebic dysentery, as an antiflatulent, stimulating expectorant, for gonorrhea, and cancer.”
- http://naturaldatabase.therapeuticresearch.com/nd/Search.aspx?cs=NONMP&s=ND&pt=100&id=518&ds=&name=Cubeb+%28CUBEBS%29&searchid=55382591
a.k.a.
tailed pepper