Canchalagua

(Schkuhria pinnata)

Family: Asteraceae
Taxonomy: Schkuhria pinnata (Lam.) Kuntze ex Thell.
Synonyms: Amblyopappus mendocinus Phil., Hopkirk anthemoides DC., Miera virgo La Llave, Pectis pinnata Lam., Roth pinnata (Lam.) Kuntze., Schkuhria wislizeni, Schkuhria Wright, Schkuhria virgo (La Llave) DC., Schkuhria isopappa Benth. , Schkuhria guatemalensis (Rydb.) Standl. & Steyerm., Schkuhria coquimbana Phil., Schkuhria anthemoides (DC.) JM Coult., Schkuhria advena Thell., Schkuhria abrotanoides Roth., Tetracarpum guatemalense Rydb.
Common names: akech, anisillo Cimarron, azureta, canchalagua, canchalahua, escoba de anisillo, dwarf Marigold, dwarf Mexican Marigold, escobilla, jayajpichana, kanchalawa, karatataraku putsutiri, khakibush, mata-pulgas, onyalo biro, pinqui-pichana Pinna false threadleaf , schkuhria, starry skies, Tacot, yellow Tumbleweed
Phyto-chemical elements: chromolaenide, chromolaenolide, costunolides, dithiin, eucannabinolides, germacranolides, heliangolides, hiyodorilactones, loliolide, nerols, pectolinarigenin, santhemoidin A, schkuhrianol, schkuhrins, schkuhripinnatolides, schkurianol, thiarubrine A, thiophene, tridecapentayne, zaluzanin C.
Parts used: aerial shares and / or whole plants

PROPERTIES AND ACTIONS

Main actions:

* Cleans the blood
* Reduces acne
* Helps digestion
* Relieves nausea
* Reduces inflammation
* Increases the diuresis
* Reduces spasms
* Kills bacteria

Other actions:

* Healing
* Antimalarial
* Kills mold and fungi

Standard dosage
Aerial parts
Infusion: 1 cup 3 times a day
Capsule: 1-2g twice daily

Annual Canchalagua is a herb that can grow up to 70cm in height. Canchalagua is native of South America and is located in mountainous regions usually dry around 2000-3000m in altitude. It is found abundantly in the valleys between the Andes of Peru. Canchalagua was introduced and cultivated in other countries and can also be found in Latin America, Mexico, Africa and even in parts of southern Arizona and Texas.

Canchalagua contains germacranolidi, eliangolidi, sesquiterpeni lactones, flavonoids and sulfur compounds. His reputation as the anti-inflammatory probably a sesquiterpene that trvá in canchalagua called costunolide, which has been documented the action of inhibitor of NF-kappaB (a chemical involved in inflammatory processes of the organization). Del costunolide was also documented the action of suppressor production of nitric oxide, which is a mediator and regulator of inflammatory responses. In the United States is known as canchalagua antispasmodic and this probably is due to a chemical element in it of which were documented antispasmodic action.

The traditional use of canchalagua as a remedy against numerous infections antimicorbico started to be validated through several test tube. It has been shown to be active against several strains of fungi, yeasts and molds, and the more effective it seems to have the entire plant rather than by the leaves. The leaves have been shown active against the bacillus, but inactive against other bacterial strains.

Canchalagua has a history of use in several countries as traditional remedy for malaria.

Canchalagua Peruvian is the name of the plant known as Ketchwa among the indigenous plants. The natives have used this plant for a long time as an effective blood purifier. It is believed that many types of skin problems including eczema, dermatitis and acne, are caused by toxins and bacteria and partially digested in the circulating blood flow: canchalagua is used as natural herbal remedy for this kind of disorder.

Peruvian medicine herbalist canchalagua is considered an anti-inflammatory, digestive, antitussigeno (stops coughing), the capillary tonic, diuretic, and hypoglycaemia. It is used as an herbal remedy for kidney and liver disorders, malaria, diabetes, allergies, yeast infections, prostate inflammation, digestive disorders and intestinal gas, rheumatism, and various skin disorders like acne, dermatitis and eczema. When taken orally, it is believed to help regulate the hormones and oil content for juvenile acne and is also used in topical points directly on blacks, pimples and acne. It is also considered a good diuretic and used in many kidney disorders including urinary tract infections and kidney pain. It is also often used as a soothing tea to relieve nausea and stomach pain and general digestive aid.

Herbal systems of Argentina in the plant is considered a natural antibiotic and is typically used for urinary tract infections, infections of the respiratory tract, diarea and as an antiseptic wash for wounds.


Below is a brief summary of other uses etnomedici of canchalagua:

Africa: gastrointestinal problems, malaria and stomach pain
Argentina: as an antibiotic and vulnerary, for diarrhea, respiratory tract infections and wounds
Bolivia, for fleas and malaria
Mexico: for digestive disorders
Paraguay: as insecticides
Peru as an anti-inflammatory, antitussigeno, capillary tonic, purifying, digestive, diuretic, hypoglycaemia, astringent and vulnerary, for acne, points blacks, dermatitis, detoxification, diabetes, digestive disorders, eczema, fleas, intestinal gas, kidney problems, kidney inflammation , lice, liver problems, calculations of the liver, malaria, obesity, oily skin, pimples, prostate inflammation, rheumatism, stomach problems, stomach pain, urinary tract problems, do weight loss, wounds and infections with yeasts
U.S.: as antispasmodic



CANCHALAGUA

Main method of preparation: infusion or capsules

Key actions (in order): depurative (blood), antimicrobial, vulnerary (heals wounds / skin), anti-inflammatory, antimalarial

Main uses:

1. as purification of blood
2nd for indoor and outdoor use for pimples, acne and points blacks
3rd as a diuretic and antimicrobial for urinary tract disorders
4th for skin problems (eczema, dermatitis, etc.).
5th for malaria

Properties / actions documented by research:
antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimalarial, antispasmodic, anti-yeast

Properties / actions documented by traditional
anti-inflammatory, antitussigeno, capillary tonic, purifying, digestive, diuretic, hypoglycemia, stomach, astringent, vulnerary

Traditional preparation:

* Decoction: use the whole plant
* Infused: the sheets are used and / or flowers

Both the decoction that the infusion can be taken orally only be applied directly on skin

Contraindications:
none reported

Interaction with drugs: none reported

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