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Sunday, July 17, 2011
Chuchuhuasi - Monograph
Common Name – Chuchuhuasi
Botanical Name – Maytenus Krukovit
Parts Used – Bark
Active Constituents – Anthocyanidins, catechin, maytensine, nocotinyl, sesquiterpenes, triterpenes, tannins
So what is Chuchuhuasi good for?
Therapeutic Properties – anti-inflammatory, immune stimulant
Chuchuhuasi may be useful in regulating menstrual cycles
Chuchuhuasi is useful in treating rheumatism, arthritis, back pain and muscle spasms.
Chuchuhuasi is good for treating fever, skin tumors, bronchitis and diarrhea.
Dosage
Tea form – one cup three times a day in between meals
How do you make Chuchuhuasi tea?
Boil one table spoon of dry herb in one liter of water for ten minutes, strain out the used herb and let cool before drinking.
Contraindications
Chuchuhuasi should not be taken by pregnant or nursing women
Research articles with links
Antimutagenic, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of Maytenus krukovii bark
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