Embauba

(Cecropia sp)

Family: Cecropiaceae
Genre: Cecropia
Species: palm, peltata, obtusifolia
Synonyms: Cecropia schreberiana, C. amphichlora, C. arachnoidea, C. asperrima, C. concolor, C. dielsiana, C. hondurensis, C. mexicana, C. pachystachya, C. scabrifolia, C. surinamensis, Ambaiba palmate
Common names: Embauba, imbauba, umbauba, trumpet tree, bois canon, bois trompette, grayumbe, grayumbo, trompette, trompettier, yagruma, yagrumo, akowa, chancarpo, chancarro, guarumbo, guarumo, Hormigo, hormiguillo, snakewood tree, a pop - -gun, tree-of-laziness, trompetenbaum, yaluma, CERTIFICATE, ambiabo, amba, tree-of-sandpaper, palo LIJA
Phyto-chemical elements: ambain, arachidic acid, behenic acid, cecropin, cerotic acid, chlorogenic acid, isoorientin, leucocyanidin, lignoceric acid, polysaccharides, proanthocyanidins, stearic acid, and ursolinic acid.
Parts used: leaves

PROPERTIES AND ACTIONS

Main actions:

* Relieves asthma
* Reduces spasms
* Reduces inflammation
* Kills bacteria
* Kills fungi
* Fights the free radicals
* Relieves pain
* Enhances cardiac function
* Lowers the pressure
* Reduces the blood sugar level

Other actions:

* Dry the secretions
* Increases the diuresis
* Stimulates menstruation
* Slightly laxative
* Depression of the central nervous system

Standard dosage
Leaves
Infusion: 1 cup 2-3 times a day
Capsules: 2-3g twice a day


Embauba is native of Central America and South and the West Indies.

Have not been much research conducted to determine the individual elements in phyto embauba. In general, it is known that contains glycosides, lipids, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, cardenolidi, triterpene, poifenoli, steroids and resins. A recent U.S. patent (2002) reported that two active elements of embauba, the ambaina (a glycoside) and cecropina (an alkaloid), and diuretic properties cardiotoniche.
Recently, it has also been documented that the flavonoids and proantocianidine in embauba are effective in vitro in inibire the enzyme that converts angiotensin (ACE). - ACE inhibitors are a class of drugs used against hypertension and promoting vasodilation and act as diuretics. " The use tradizinale of embauba for high pressure could be explained if these elements of chemical dimostarssero also inhibit ACE in humans.

The preliminary research that aims to explain and verify some of the traditional uses of embauba is just beginning. Some studies conducted on guinea pigs have shown that extracts of the leaf of the plant operations have painkillers, anti-inflammatory, and antispasmodic (which may explain in part the diffuuso use of the plant tradizionalele for respiratory problems. Of Cuban researchers have reported that infusions of the leaves have no Action broncodilatatoria. Other research has indicated that the plant increases diuresis and lower blood pressure. One study has documented how the plant can increase the flow of urine by 20% without affecting the firm and on escrezione potassium.

Another of the traditional uses of embauba for diabetes. Even this use has been audited by some researchers. One of these research groups have attributed this effect in part two flavones in the leaf embauba (isorientina and chlorogenic acid) that, when they were tested individually showed a hypoglycaemia.

Steps have also been shown in vitro antibacterial activities against several types of bacteria (such as Staphylococcus, E. Coli, Pseudomonas, Salmonella and Shigella). Aqueous extracts seem to have more actions against the bacteria than alcoholic extracts (methanol or ethanol). On the other hand, an extract of alcohol (ethanol) of the leaf and the stem has been shown to possess in vitro antifungal activities, while an aqueous extract was inactive (which suggests that the antibacterial action arising from different chemical elements than those that procure antifungal action). Embauba has also demonstrated an antioxidant effect sweeping away the free radicals. In 2002 he was a U.S. patent for various extracts embauba for use in the cosmetic and dermatology. The patent reported that the extracts had a pronounced action of lipolysis (fat-burning) that make them useful in weight loss preparations, but also have a tightening effect, hydrating and improving the brightness of the skin.

The Indian tribes of Amazon: embauba use for its anti-inflammatory properties (primarily for rheumatic inflammation, kidney and lung). The leaf is made into a tea and used for asthma and other breathing problems, but also for diabetes. It is also used for sores on the mouth or tongue.

Embauba is widely used in herbal medicine in Central and South America. In Brazil is used for all types of respiratory disorders (such as asthma, bronchitis, cough, whooping cough and pneumonia). It is also used for diabetes, Parkinson's disease, kidney disorders, high blood pressure and increase the foraza of cardiac muscle contractions.


Below is a brief summary of the uses etnomedici:

Amazon: for asthma, bruises, childbirth, diabetes, fractures, inflammation, kidney problems, breathing difficulties, rheumatic disorders, sores, wounds
Brazil: For asthma, bleeding, bronchitis, cancer, Chagas disease, cough, congestion, diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery, edema, influenza, gonorrhea, heart problems, bleeding, hemorrhoids, hypertension, liver support, malaria, Parkinson's disease, pneumonia, respiratory disorders, rheumatism, snake bites, ulcers, urinary insufficiency, urinary tract disorders, vaginal, warts, wounds, and as expectorant
Colombia, for childbirth, heart problems, menstrual disorders, Parkinson's disease
Costa Rica: For high blood pressure, urinary insufficiency
Cuba: for abscesses, pain, asthma, disorders of bile, calli, cough, digestive, diuretic, dysentery, edema, fever, gonorrhea, heart disease, herpes, liver disorders, skin problems, ulcers, venereal diseases, warts
Guatemala: for asthma, arterosclerosi, support cardiac, diabetes, edema, fever, gonorrhea, hypertension, rheumatism, urinary insufficiency, and to promote perspiration
Mexico: For asthma, gallbladder disorders, bites (scorpions, ants), burns, calluses, childbirth, korea, cough, diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery, edema, fever, fractures, cardiac support, hepatitis, inflammation, liver support, nervous disorders , obesity, lung problems, kidney disorders, ulcers, urinary insufficiency, warts, wounds
Nicaragua: for abscesses, pain, cough, diarrhea, digestive problems, fever, upset stomach, headaches, intestinal disorders, liver support, skin problems
Peru: For bleeding, diarrhea, energy, fever, heart support, Parkinson's disease, water retention, wounds
Trinidad, for bronchitis, cough, fever, influenza, bites of scorpions and snakes
U.S.: for asthma, bronchitis, constipation, fungal infections, heart support, menstrual irregularities, pain, water retention
Venezuela: for constipation, cardiac support, inflammations, wounds
Elsewhere: for abscesses, pain, asthma, bronchitis, calluses, cancer, childbirth, Duron, cough, diabetes, diarrhea, digestive problems, dysentery, edema, fever, flu, fractures, gonorrhea, heart support, hematoma, hepatitis, herpes, hypertension , support liver, menstrual disorders, nerve, obesity, pain, snake bites, skin problems, snake bites, venereal diseases, water retention, warts, wounds, and as an antiseptic




EMBAUBA

Primary method of preparation: infusion

Key actions (in order):
cough suppressive, anti-asthmatic, decongestant, antispasmodic, cardiotonico (tone, balance, strengthens the heart)

Main uses:

1. for asthma
2nd for respiratory problems (cough, bronchitis, COPD, emphysema, pulmonary sarcoidosis)
3rd for viral and bacterial infections of the respiratory
4th for high blood pressure
5th for Parkinson's disease

Properties / actions documented by research:
ACE-inhibitor (lowers blood pressure), analgesic (relieves pain), anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antispasmodic, cardiotonico (tone, balance, strengthens the heart), diuretic, hypoglycaemia, hypotensive (lowers blood pressure)

Other properties / actions documented by traditional
anti-asthmatic, antiemorragico (reduces bleeding), antiseptic, anti-poison, antiviral, astringent, cough suppression, depression of the central nervous system, decongestant, diaforetico (promotes sweating), digestive stimulant, expectorant, epatotonico (tone, balance, strengthens the liver), laxative, menstrual stimulant, healing

Traditional preparation:

* Infused: 1/2-1 cup of leaves to brew 2-3 times per day
* Tablets / capsules: 2-3g twice a day


Contraindications:

* Embauba is used traditionally to help promote childbirth and menstruation. It should not be taken during pregnancy
* Have been reported cardiotoniche property which increase the strength of contractions of the heart muscle. The plant should not be assumed by those who suffer from heart disease unless under medical supervision
* Embauba showed hypotensive action. Individuals suffering from low pressure or who take medication to lower the pressure should seek medical advice before using this plant
* Embauba has shown a hypoglycemia effect. It is contraindicated for those suffering from hypoglycemia. Diabetics should use caution with this plant by monitoring more closely the levels of blood glucose

Interaction with drugs:
Nothing reported in any case could expand cardiotonici (such as digital), and the anti-hypertensive and ACE inhibitors. Could enhance the medication for diabetes and insulin

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