Piper guineense is commonly called West African Black Pepper or Ashanti pepper (Uziza in Igbo and Ata iyere in Yoruba).
Uziza is also known to be beneficial for heart patients, as it contains significant antioxidants. Uziza may improve heart performance by removing clogging of blood vessels and arteries, which can lead to a reduction in the risk of arteries closing. The potassium in the uziza leaf can act as a vasodilator.