Caa Pedra Hume

(Myrcia salicifolia)

Family: Myrtaceae
Genre: Myrcia
Species: salicifolia, unifloral, multiflora, sphaerocarpa
Synonyms: Aubmyrcia salicifolia, Myrcia multiflora
Common names: caa Pedra Hume, pedra-ume-caa, insulin vegetal
Phyto main elements: beta-amyrin, catechins, desmanthin, gallic acid, ginkgoic acid, guaijaverin, mearnsitrin, myrciacitrin IV, myrciaphenone A, B myrciaphenone, myricitrin, quercitrin.
Parts used: leaves

PROPERTIES AND ACTIONS

Main actions:
lowers levels of blood sugar
improves diabetes
increases diuresis
protects nerves


Other actions:
fights free radicals
dries secretions

Assay standards:
Leaves

Infusion: 1 cup 2-3 times daily with meals

Capsule: 1-2g 2-3 times daily with meals

Pedra Hume Caa to a medium sized bush that grows in dry regions of the Amazon and other parts of Brazil.

The phyto-chemical analysis of the plant showed a high content of flavonoids, flavones and flavonoli. In 1998, Japanese researchers have reported the discovery of many new biologically active phyto-chemical elements. The study noted that published an extract in methanol pedra caa Hume had demonstrated a powerful inhibitory action of aldoso reductase and of alfaglucosidasi.
Dell'aldoso reductase inhibitors are substances which act on nerve endings exposed to high concentrations of glucose in order to prevent certain chemical imbalances, and thus to protect the nerves. The alpha-glucosidase inhibitors delay the digestion and subsequent absorption of sugar in the gastrointestinal tract. For this reason, the new phyto-chemical compounds found in the plant had been considered the main actors in the properties of the plant to balance the levels of sugar in the blood.

Already in 1929, Brazilian scientists had documented the actions of the extracts of hypoglycaemia leaves pedra Hume CAA. Two clinical trials published in the 90s demonstrated this action again and confirmed the traditional use for diabetes.

Pedra Hume Caa to been used by indigenous tribes of the rainforest for diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery. He also had a central place in Brazilian traditional medicine for many years. Dr G.L. Cruz, a famous physician and herbalist, in 1965 the plant called insulin. Dr. Cruz in his book, Livro Verde das Plantas Medicinais e Industriais do Brasil writes which are used every part of the plant in infusions, decoctions or extracts to combat diabetes. The specialists who have conducted careful studies on medicinal plants claim that regular use of this plant produces surprising results in the treatment of this disorder, since in a short period, the sugar disappears from urine. Hence the name of plant insulin. The plant is a natural remedy for diabetes very popular in South America. The tea leaves from the slightly sweet taste is also used for diarrhea, hypertension, enteritis, hemorrhage and ulceration of the mouth.


Pedra Hume Caa

Primary method of preparation:
infusion or capsules
Key actions (in order):
antidiabetic, hypoglycaemia, of aldoso reductase inhibitor (prevents the complications of diabetes), astringent, hypotensive (lowers blood pressure)

Main uses:

for diabetes
as prevention for diabetic neuropathy and macular degeneration
for hypertension and heart tonic (tones, balances, strengthens the heart)
for enteritis, diarrhea and dysentery
as an astringent to stop bleeding and hemorrhages

Properties / actions documented by research:
antidiabetic, alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, ainibitore of aldoso reductase, suppression of appetite, hypoglycemia

Other properties / actions documented by traditional
anti-hemorrhagic (reduces bleeding), antioxidant, astringent, cardiotonico (tones, balances, strengthens the heart), gastrotonico (tones, balances, strengthens the gastric tract), hypotensive (lowers blood pressure)

Traditional preparation:


Infusion: 1 cup of infusion of the leaves 2-3 times a day with meals
Tablets /
Capsule: 2d leaf powder with meals

Contraindications:
Lowers your blood sugar. It is contraindicated for those suffering from hypoglycemia. In diabetics should monitor their glucose levels
Pedra Hume Caa to been used in herbal medicine for hypertension. This use has not been supported or confirmed by clinical research. In any case, those suffering from low pressure and / or those who take drugs to lower the pressure should use this plant with caution and closely monitor these effects.

Interaction with drugs:
Could enhance the antidiabetic drugs and insulin. Could enhance the anti-hypertensive drugs.

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