
Christmas bush
Alchornea cordifolia – Christmas bush leaves are rich in guanidine alkaloids (alchorneine), quercetin-type flavonoids and ellagic acid, which give antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity in laboratory studies. Traditionally used for infections, diarrhoea, pain and wounds, and in some regions as a tonic and aphrodisiac for male vigour. A wild-harvested Filixmas leaf material for research and formulation.



