Herbal Characteristics
• anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antispasmodic, emmenagogic, analgesic, antileukemic, antirheumatic, anthelmintic, antimicrobial, and depurative.
This plant grows wild in most green spaces in Jamaica and is often mistaken for a pesky weed that destroys the beautiful sight of a well-manicured law, however guinea hen weed is one of those Jamaican herbs that is well known for its powerful healing properties. This has led to a host of major scientific and medicinal research. The plant is indigenous to the Caribbean, the Amazon rainforest, Central and South America, and Africa. The scientific name of the guinea hen weed is Petiveria Alliacea. It is also called ‘Infection Bush’ or ‘garlic weed’ in some areas. The plant is filled with properties that beats back infection and boosts the fighting powers of the immune system. Hailed in some quarters as the miracle plant, medical practitioners worldwide have found it to be among the most interesting and important medicinal plants in the world. It is known to have anti-carcinogenic properties, meaning its kills the dreaded cancer cells. Men with prostate cancer have been drinking this tea made from the plant for decades. There are agents in the guinea hen weed plant called poly and trisulfides. Both are known to stymie the growth of cancer cells. These properties inhibit a certain variety of protein called “kinase” that exists within cancer cells and is known to be the reason cancer cells to spread throughout the body.
•Dosage
•1 teaspoon herb to 1 cup boiling water
•250 mg capsule 1-2 times daily.
•Tincture (40-60 drops daily)
Contraindications
•Use in pregnancy is contraindicated. Caution is advised in patients with blood disorders and in patients with hypoglycemia and diabetes.
Pregnancy/Lactation
•Avoid use. Information regarding safety and efficacy of P. alliaceae in pregnancy and lactation is lacking. Methanol extracts of anamu can cause uterine contractions, which can lead to abortion.
DISCLAIMER
The information provided is general and should not be taken as medical advice. Neither 876herbs or associated business entities guarantee the accuracy of the information. Please consult your doctor, especially if being used during pregnancy. Before using this product, you are also encouraged to test the product to ensure that it meets your needs, before using for mass production.
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