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PostPosted: Dec Sun 17, 2006 10:43 am    Post subject: Anamu Reply with quote

Anamu

Powerful Immune System Support
Anamu (Petiveria alliacea) grows primarily in Peru, Cuba, South America, Caribbean, Sri Lanka and the
southeastern United States (Florida & Texas). It is a herb which is known in South America and was introduced into the United States through the Hispanic community. It shows good potential as an immune tonic or stimulant and may also provide support for the structural system, specifically the joints.

Whenever we adopt a native remedy, it is important to get the correct species, plant part and harvesting procedures used in the native tradition. Gathering the wrong material will result in a product which may not work like the tradition says. In Peru, the locals use a particular form of the plant known as mucura hembra. or "Female anamu." Be certain to get anamu from a company which uses this form.

The folklore uses for this plant are as follows. It has been used as a remedy to expel or destroy
parasites. It has also been used as an analgesic (pain relieving herb) and anti-inflammatory (particularly for arthritis and gastritis). Native people's have also used the herb to treat blood and vascular diseases. It is one of seven plants used by Amazonian cabloco communities for the relief of pain.

There has not been a great deal of scientific research on anamu, but anamu has several known "active constituents," including tannins, polyphenols, senfols and 2-hdroxyethyl-trisulfide. These constituents appear to provide protection to cells, reduce inflammation and support the immune response.

Benefits:
Folk use suggests that people with compromised immune systems may benefit from the immune-supporting properties of the anamu leaf. One study published in a Brazilian medical journal showed the plant inhibited cell division, making it possibly helpful in the treatment of cancer.

Other tests have shown that it protects mice against the lethal effects of E. coli. Rats who were given anamu, were protected from the harmful effects of this bacteria. Other research shows increased thymus gland weight and increased white blood cell activity.

Anamu has been used to help the skeletal system. In a test group of 14 patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis it was used as a treatment and shown to have beneficial effects. The circulatory system benefits from anamu because it reduces clumping of blood platelets. Anamu lowered blood sugar by 60 percent in the fasted animals, which suggests it may be helpful for diabetes.

One important caution concerning this plant. Pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant should not use this product as research shows that it inhibits fertilization in rats.

Recommended Use:
Recommended dosage is one capsule with a meal three times daily. It can be taken by itself, or with other herbs such as Pau D'Arco, E-Tea or Cat's Claw Combination for immune support.

For Educational Purposes Only.
This handout was prepared by Nature's Field, P.O. Box 911239, St. George, UT 84791. This handout may be copied and distributed provided it is not altered in any way.

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