Pata-de-vaca has been widely
used in Brazil for treatment of diabetes.
PAU D'ARCO
Tecoma impetiginosa (or Tahuari)
Brazilians call pau
d'arco the "divine tree." It helps to increase red blood
cell production and helps respiratory disorders, ulcers,
candida excess, and athlete's foot. Pau d'arco can fortify
the blood, helps to dissolve phlegm and is an anti-fungal.
Research in both the United States and South America shows
that pau d'arco has ingredients found to be effective against
some forms of cancer and parasites. It helps lower blood
sugar levels and promotes digestion. Lapachol, from pau
d'arco, was recently listed by Purdue University as among
the most important anti-tumor agents from plants.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Pau D'Arco: Arcozon, Gravizon,
Illumination, Shipibo
Treasure Tea
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PEACH KERNEL
Prunus persca
Peach kernel helps
promote circulation, dissolves accumulated clots, and act
as a laxative for dry intestines. It is said to "loosen
the belly" and open stoppages of the liver. It helps to
regulate menstruation and can be used for after childbirth
pain, high blood pressure, traumatic injuries, and chronic
appendicitis. It helps expel worms, is good for skin diseases
and has sedative effects.
PRECAUTION: Do not
take in high doses.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Peach Kernel: Recovazon
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PEDRA HUMA-CAA
Myrcia speciosa
Pedra huma-caa, nicknamed
"vegetable insulin," has been researched in Brazil for the
treatment of diabetes. It was used by early South American
Indians as a powerful healing poultice.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Pedra Huma-Caa: Illumination,
Metabazon
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PEPPERMINT
Mentha piperita
Peppermint is known
in Columbia as "herba buena" or the "good herb" and has
been classically used as a digestive aid. It helps stimulate
the stomach, cools indigestion, relieves flatulence, strengthens
and soothes the bowels and helps with cramping. Peppermint
also stimulates excretion of saliva and warms the entire
system. It stimulates menstruation, the bronchioles and
sinuses. It is said to help with diverticulitis, insomnia,
headaches, nausea, nerves, morning sickness and congested
lungs.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Peppermint: Digestazon, Illumination
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PROPOLIS
Propolis is a brown
resinous material collected by bees and used to fill cracks
in their nests. It is said to have anti-bacterial, anti-viral,
and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory
which can be used directly on infections.
Amazon Herb formulas containing
Propolis: Arcozon, Illumination
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