HERBAL MEDICINES
Dragon's blood
Croton lechleri
Due to these compounds, Dragon’s blood sap helps to protect the cells of the skin, and reduces redness and swelling. It also contains a group of compounds called proanthocyanidins, which actually repair collagen, the lattice-like main protein that makes up much of our tissues. Additionally, Dragon’s blood contains taspine, a known tissue-healing agent. The sap also demonstrates antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activity. This is why Dragon’s blood is so widely used on infectious skin conditions of all, kinds with great success.
CHUCHUGUAZA
Maytenus laevis
its rich chemical composition containing "Fenoldienonas" exert the antitumor action, and "dimeric proanthocyanidins" possessing antiinflammatory action. This compound has shown significant activity against various types of tumors, including lymphatic leukemia, melanoma and carcinosarcoma. Its traditional use for stomach complaints and joint pain suggests its value as a natural anti-inflammatory agent and carminative. This compound has reached phase II in clinical trials and considerable attention has turned toward the possibility of synthetically producing it.
cat’s claw Powder
Uncaria tomentosa (UT)
Cat’s Claw is a herb that is used for immunity problems as in infections, allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and cancer. The medicinal parts are the root and the bark. The active ingredient is called rhynchophylline. In the arthritis Its beneficial effects are anti-inflammatory and immuno-modulation. The Cat’s Claw inhibit prostaglandin E2 and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) which are mediators of the inflammatory process. Its immuno-modulatory effects benefit any arthritis that fail to heal because of a deranged immunity, including rheumatoid arthritis.
Maca powder
Lepidium meyenii
Maca fertility enhancement; the effects on fertility are a result of the glucosinolates; Other uses include increasing energy, endurance, promoting mental clarity, treating male impotence, and helping with menstrual irregularities and female hormonal imbalances including menopause and chronic fatigue. In traditional herbal medicine, is used as an immunostimulant and in the treatment of anaemia, tuberculosis, stomach cancer, sterility, enhance memory and other reproductive sexual and disorders. Maca is an important staple in the diets because has a highest nutritional value.