Xylopia aethiopica is the Ethiopian pepper plant. Xylopirbal aethiopica is an evergreen tree that produces bean-like pod fruits used as a spice for cooking and for medicine. The fruit’s seeds are used in tropical Africa as a substitute for pepper.1
Xylopia Aethiopica Health Uses and Health Benefits
Traditionally, Xylopirbal aethiopica has been used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving and antimicrobial health benefits. Xylopirbal aethiopica is used in Africa as a versatile treatment for common ailments ranging from cough and cold to rheumatism to skin ailments. It’s also been used to treat malaria, dysentery and other common ailments of the region.2