Pica preto

(Bidens pilosa)

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Bidens
Species: pilosa
Synonyms: Bidens adhaerescens, B. alausensis, B. chilensis, B. hirsuta, B. leucantha, B. montauban, B. reflex, B. scandicina, B. sundaica, Coreopsis leucantha, Kerner pilosa
Common names: Pica preto, carrapicho, amor seco, Pirca, aceitilla, Cadilla, chilca, pacunga, cuambu, erva-pica, alfiler, Clavel de monte, romerillo, Saltillo, yema de huevo, z'aiguille, jarongan, ketul, pau pau-pasir, Spanish needles, Bidente hérissé, herbe d'aiguille, zweizahn, Bidente pilosa, mozote, beggar's tick
Phyto elements: aesculetin, behenic acid, beta-sitosterol, Borneol, BUTANEDIOIC acid, butoxylinoleates, cadinols, caffeine, caffeoylic acids, capric acid, daucosterol, elaidic acid, erythronic acids, friedelans, friedelins, germacrene D, glucopyranoses, glucopyranosides, inositol, isoquercitrin, lauric acid, limonene, linoleic acids, lupeol, luteolin, muurolol, Myristica acid, okanin-glucosides, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, paracoumaric acids, phenylheptatriynes, phytenoic acid, phytol, pilosola A, polyacetylenes, precocene I pyranoses, Quercetin , sandaracopimaradiols, Squalene, stigmasterols, tannic acid, tetrahydroxyaurones, tocopherolquinones, tridecapentaynenes, tridecatetrayndienes, vanillic acid.
Parts Used: whole herb

PROPERTY 'AND ACTIONS
Main actions:
fights bacteria
fights viruses
kills worms
fighting the leukemia cells
fights yeast
reduces inflammation
protects the liver
prevents ulcers
inhibit gastric acid
helps diabetes
reduces spasms
fights free radicals

Other actions:
drain secretions
increases diuresis
inhibits tumors
lowers your blood sugar
promotes menstruation
expels worms
stimulates digestion

Assay standards:
Grass whole.
Decoction: from ½ to 1 cup twice a day;

Capsules: 2 g twice daily;
Tincture: 2-3 ml twice daily.
Preto Pica is a small annual grass that can grow up to 1m in height and is native to the Amazon rainforest and other tropical areas of South America, Africa, Caribbean and the Philippines.

Pica preto is rich in flavonoids, terpenes, fenilpropanoidi, lipids and benzenoidi. Back in 1979-80, scientists had demonstrated that the specific elements found in the plant had toxic action against bacteria and fungi. Moreover, many of the flavonoids in pica preto have an antimalarial, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. Finally in 1996 were discovered the elements that showed photochemical action against transformed human cells.

Preto Pica has been the subject of a recent clinical study that supported many of its traditional uses. A research group in Taiwan reported that the extract of this plant is capable of protecting the liver from a variety of toxins, as well as having anti-inflammatory action. In 1999, a Brazilian research group confirmed the anti-inflammatory action attributed to an immunomodulating effect (the extract reduced the amount of pro-inflammatory immune cells in the blood). In addition, new research has documented that the pica preto extract inhibited prostaglandin synthesis and activity of cyclo-oxygenase, that is to say of two chemical processes bodily disorders related to inflammation.

Other areas of research have validated the traditional use of pica preto for ulcers and diabetes. Leaf extracts have shown action against gastric lesions chemical or bacterial and anti-ulcer greater than that of two drugs commonly prescribed for ulcers. Another study has shown a hypoglycemia and the ability to increase insulin sensitivity. Moreover, it was shown that this plant is capable of preventing hypertension and lowering blood pressure and levels of triglycerides. Finally, an extract of leaves has been shown to possess a property of light muscle relaxant for the heart.

Preto Pica has a long use in folk medicine for all types of infection, from those of the upper respiratory tract, such as colds and influenza, to those of the urinary tract, to the venereal diseases and infected wounds. All these uses have been confirmed by scientific research in numerous studies in vitro. Extracts of the leaves of the plant showed antibacterial activity against several types of bacteria, including Staphylococcus and Salmonella, against mycobacteria mycobacteria such as tuberculosis and against yeasts such as Candida albicans. Many of these antimicrobial activities have been attributed to a group of chemicals called poliacetileni.

Other traditional uses that have been validated by research are those against malaria and snake bites.

A final area of research has focused on the possible anticancer activity. In 1995, he was shown a preto antileucemica of pica and, in 2001, was tried as this plant could inhibit the growth of 5 strains of leukemia at a dose less than 200 mcg per ml.

Preto Pica has a long history of use among the indigenous people of Amazon, and virtually all parts of the plant are used. Generally, the entire plant is uprooted and prepared in decoctions or infusions for internal use, or reduced to pulp for use outside.

Below is a brief overview on the uses of this plant etnomedici.



Africa: For bleeding, blood clots, burns, cataracts, colitis, conjunctivitis, constipation, diarrhea, sore ears, eye disorders, food poisoning, bleeding, inflammation, malaria, pneumonia, postpartum hemorrhage, respiratory infections, rheumatism, irritation, stomach pain, tuberculosis, worms, wounds, framboesia, and as an antiseptic
Amazon: For angina, chilblains, diabetes, dysentery, edema, eye disorders, headache, hepatitis, jaundice, laryngitis, malaria, menstrual disorders, parasites, mouth irritation, sore throat, stomach ache, toothache, urinary insufficiency, worms, wounds
Bahamas: For cancer, fever, skin inflammation, itching, intestinal gas, lacerations, skin irritation, water retention, wounds
Brazil: For chest congestion, cough, diabetes, diaper irritation, dysentery, fever, fungal infections, gonorrhea, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, inflammation, insect bites, jaundice, lactation aid, liver tonic, liver obstruction, lung disorders, malaria, parasites, pharyngitis, rheumatism, sclerosis (glands), scurvy, sore throat, toothache, tonsillitis, ulcers, urinary infections, urinary insufficiency, vaginal infections, vaginal mucus, wounds, and as an antiseptic and astringent
Dominican Republic: For chest problems, sore teeth, to promote milk production, salivation, diuresis and menstruation
Ghana: For allergies, bleeding, sore ears, infections, urticaria
Haiti: For angina, catarrh, diabetes, foot and mouth disease, mental health, milk production, nervous shock, stomatitis, tonsillitis, vomiting
Mexico: For blood clots, chest problems, diabetes, fever, gastroenteritis, hemorrhoids, inflammation, jaundice, kidney disorders, liver, afte, nerve problems, snake bites, stomach, as an antiseptic and diuretic
Panama: For colds, headaches, intestinal disorders, prostate cancer, rheumatism
Peru: For abscesses, angina, anuria, baldness, stimulation of bile, childbirth, chilblains, conjunctivitis, cystitis, diabetes, dysentery, edema, foot and mouth, fever, fungal infections, headache, bleeding, hepatitis, inflammation, jaundice, lacerations, laryngitis, liver disorders, liver support, mouth inflammation, menstrual disorders, nephritis, disturbances to the central nervous system, pain, obesity, parasites, rheumatism, skin irritation, sore throat, tonsillitis, toothache, urinary infections, urinary insufficiency, venereal diseases, weight loss, worms, wounds

Elsewhere:
For abortions, bleeding, blood purification, boils, bronchitis, burns, cancer, candida, colds, colic, colitis, conjunctivitis, cough, cuts, diabetes, diarrhea, dysentery, eye problems, fever, flatulence, flu, food poisoning , gout, hair loss, hepatitis, hyperglycemia, hypertension, inflammation, intestinal infections, liver disease, promotion of menstruation, parasites, respiratory infections, rheumatism, skin problems, snake bites, stomach upset, as antiemorragico for the promotion of sweating, thrush, toothache, ulcers, ulcerative colitis, urinary infections, urinary problems, worms, wounds as an antiseptic, astringent, diuretic




PICA PRETO

Primary method of preparation:
Decoction or capsules
Key actions (in order):
Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, epatoprotettivo (liver protector), antiulcer, antidiabetic

Main uses:

as antimicrobial for several types of internal and external infections (caused by viruses, bacteria, yeasts and fungi)
to tone, balance, strengthen, protect and detoxify the liver
for arthritis, rheumatism and other inflammatory conditions
for diabetes
for ulcers and stomach


Properties / actions documented by research:
Anticandida, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, antibacterial, anticoagulant (blood), antifungal, antiepatotossico (detoxification of the liver), antileucemico, antimalarial, antioxidant, anticancer, Poison, antiviral, cardiotonico (tones, balances, strengthens the heart), COX-inhibitor (reduces inflammation), gastroprotettivo (protects the gastric tract), epatoprotettivo (protects the liver), epatotonico (tones, balances, strengthens the liver), hypoglycemia, hypotensive (lowers blood pressure), immunomodulators (selectively modulates immune cells hyperactive ), uterine stimulant

Other properties / actions documented by traditional
Abortifacient, antidiabetic, antiemorragico (reduces bleeding), antiparasitic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, cough suppression, astringent, bitter, carminative, diaforetico (promotes sweating), diuretic, emollient, febrifugal (reduces fever), menstrual stimulant, vermifuge ( expels worms), healing

Traditional preparation:
One cup of decoction 1-3 times daily, depending on what you are dealing with. Or 2-3 ml of a 4:1 tincture twice daily or 2-3 grams of powdered herb in tablets, capsules or mixed in water twice a day.

Contraindications:
Do not use during pregnancy.
It contains many of the coumarin derivatives, or items that liquifying blood. Those who take drugs that liquifying blood preto pica should be used with caution and monitor this possible effect.
Pica preto naturally contains a small amount of caffeine. Who is sensitive or allergic to caffeine should not take it.
It can lower blood sugar levels. Individuals who suffer from hypoglycemia or diabetes should take pica preto only under the supervision of an experienced and constantly monitor their blood glucose levels.
Preto pica may have a hypotensive effect. It is recommended to individuals with heart problems or are taking medication against hypertension, consult your doctor before taking this plant and to monitor their pressure.
Interaction with drugs:
May enhance the effects of antidiabetic drugs, blood and anti-hypertension

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