Carqueja

(Baccharis genistelloides)

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Baccharis
Species: genistelloides
Synonyms: Baccharis trimer, B. triptera, B. venosa, Conyza genistelloides, Molina venous
Common names: Carqueja, bacanta, bacárida, cacaia-amarga, cacalia bitter cacália-amarga, cacália-Amargosa, cacliadoce, carqueja bitter carqueja-Amargosa, carqueja-do-mato, carquejilla, carquejinha, chinchimani, Chirco Melosa, Condamine, Cuchi-Cuchi, quimsa-kuchu, quinsu-Cuche, quina-de-condamiana, tiririca de Balaia, tres-espigas, vassoura
Phyto elements: Apigenin, Camferol, Carquejol, Clerodane derivatives, Diterpenoids, Essential Oils, flavonoids, Glycosides, Hispidium, Hispidulin, Luteolin, Neptin, Quercetin, Resins, Saponins, Squalene
Parts used: entire plant, parts air

PROPERTY 'AND ACTIONS

Main actions:

* Protects the liver
Detoxifies the liver *
* Helps digestion
* Reduces the acids
* Treatment for ulcer
* Relieves pain
* Expels worms
* Slightly laxative
* Reduces inflammation
* Lowers blood pressure
* Purifies the blood
* Invigorates the gastric tract

Other actions:

* Induce abortion
* Kills viruses
* Increases the diuresis
* Reduces fever
* Promotes sweating

Assay standards:
Aerial parts.
Infusion: 1 / 2 cup 2-3 times a day;
Tincture: 2-4 ml 2-3 times a day;
Capsules: 2 g twice a day.

The perennial carqueja is a herb that grows vertically up to 1-2 meters and produces yellowish-white flowers. The kind of Baccharis includes more than 400 species that grow nell'America tropical and subtropical. The carqueja is in the Amazon forest, particularly in Peru, Brazil, Colombia, as well as in tropical areas of Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

The carqueja is a rich source of flavonoids (more than 20%), some of which have shown protective properties of the liver: the carqueja is in fact used for many disorders of the liver in herbal medicine. In addition to flavonoids (the main ones are the Quercetin, luteolina, nepetina, apigenine and ispidulina) were identified clerodane diterpenoidi that some studies have documented the 1994 to be effective nell'espellere intestinal parasites.
The pure extract of leaf and stem of carqueja has shown in laboratory tests of liver protective action. In 1992 have been documented properties of antacid, anti-ulcer, analgesic in case of ulcers H. pylori and hypotensive of this plant. A subsequent study (2000) confirmed the anti-ulcerative action of extract of aqueous carqueja, noting also a powerful anti-inflammatory effect of extract of carqueja.

But history of use of natural remedies as carqueja also includes the use for diabetes, colds, flu and stomach virus, uses that have been documented by research.
In particular, in 1999, Spanish researchers have documented an antiviral in vitro against herpes simplex I and vesicular stomatitis. Result that had already been reported in a previous search (1996) by researchers who had Texans also noted that the aqueous extract of carqueja inibisse in vitro reproduction of HIV in T-cell In a search following this anti-HIV effect was attributed to a single element in this element, ie the acid dicaffeoylquinico, and maintained that this element was a potent inhibitor of HIV at a dosage of only 1mcg/ml.

But carqueja has been used for centuries by indigenous people to treat more common disorders.


Here below a short summary of the uses of this plant etnomedici.

Bolivia: On abortion, digestion, gastrointestinal problems, ulcers
Brazil: On abortion, acid stomach, anemia, angina, anorexia, difficulty biliaci, purify the blood, bronchitis, Chagas disease, circulation, colds, constipation, detoxification, diabetes, diarrhea, digestive disorders, dyspepsia, edema, fever, flu , calculations, gallbladder disorders, gastritis, gastroenteritis, gout, heartburn, high cholesterol, hypertension, ileocecali disturbances, impotence, indigestion, intestinal problems, intestinal parasites, kidney stones, leprosy, liver detoxification, liver problems, protection of the liver, malaria, nausea, obesity, rheumatism, sore throat, spleen disorders, stomach problems, infertility, tonsillitis, stomach ulcers, skin ulcers, urinary insufficiency, urinary tract problems, venereal diseases, worms
Colombia: To stop bleeding, promote menstruation, ulcers, wounds
Paraguay: For diabetes, high cholesterol, infertility
Peru: For swelling, broncho-pulmonary disorders, diabetes, digestive problems, dislocation, influenza, calculations, gastritis, gastrointestinal disorders, gout, intestinal gas, liver disorders, malaria, rheumatic pains, promote menstruation, stomach pain, urinary disorders , uteri problems, venereal diseases



CARQUEJA

Primary method of preparation: tincture or capsules

Key actions (in order):
Anti-acidity, high ulcerosa, stimulating digestion, epatotonico (tones, balances and strengthens the liver), detoxification

Main uses:

1. for digestive problems (ulcers, gastroenteritis, gastric reflux, poor valve ileocecale) and slow digestion
2nd to tone, balance and strengthen the function of the liver (also to remove distomi liver, increase bile in the liver and remove toxins from the liver)
3rd the disorders of gallbladder (stones, pain, lack of bile, slow accumulation of toxins)
4th as detoxification (blood, liver, gallbladder, pancreas)
5th for viral infections (of the stomach virus, HIV, herpes simplex)


Properties / actions documented by research:
Abortifacient, analgesic, anti-acidity, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antiepatotossico (detoxifies the liver), antiviral, stimulating digestion, gastrotonico (tone, balance, strengthens the gastric system), epatoprotettivo (protects the liver), epatotonico (tone, balance, strengthens the liver), hypoglycemia, hypotensive (lowers blood pressure), insect repellent, uterine stimulant

Other properties / actions documented by traditional
Anti-diabetic, slightly laxative, digestive bitter, blood purifier, carminative (gas expelled), diaforetico (promotes sweating), diuretic, antipyretic (reduces fever), tonic, vermifuge

Traditional preparation:

* Capsule / tablet / dyeing: 2g of capsules / tablets or 2-4 ml of tincture to be taken with meals to help digestion or remedies for the liver.
* Infused: 5 grams (about one teaspoon of tea) of dried grass in 120-180 ml of water left to brew for 10 minutes. To be taken 2-3 times daily with meals to aid digestion.
* Decoction for use as topical anti-inflammatory. 60 g herb decoction in 1 liter of water to be applied on the affected area.


Contraindications:

* Do not use during pregnancy since it has demonstrated the effects of uterine stimulant and abortifacient.
* The use of this plant is contraindicated in individuals who suffer from low pressure because of its hypotensive effects. Individuals with heart problems or who take drugs for the heart should consult a doctor before taking this herb.
* Studies have documented the effect of hypoglycaemia carqueja that it is contraindicated for people suffering from hypoglycemia. It is recommended to those suffering from diabetes to consult a doctor before taking carqueja and constantly monitor blood sugar levels in the blood.

Interaction with drugs:

* May enhance the hypotensive effects of drugs, insulin and drugs for diabetes.
* It can speed up the expulsion of some drugs that are metabolized in the liver, thus reducing the effect and / or side effects.

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