Espinheira Santa

Other Common Names:
Espinhera Santa, Cancerosa, Cancrosa, Chuchuwasi, Maiteno, Limaosinho

Parts Used:
Leaves, Bark, Roots

Espinheira Santa:
Espinheira Santa is a small shrubby evergreen tree with leaves and berries that resemble hollynative to South America and Southern Brazil, grown in city landscapes for its attractive appearance and decoration. Clinical studies shown its effectiveness in treating ulcers, and cancer with research back to as early as the mid 60s-containing antibiotic compounds that showed potent antitumor and Antileukemic activities in very low dosages.

In traditional medicine an application of the leaves of espinheira santa is stilled used for various types of cancer the most popular has been for the treatment of ulcers, indigestion, chronic gastritis and dyspepsia.Brazilian utilizes espinheira santa for acne, anemia, stomach ulcers, gastric ulcers, cancers, constipation, gastritis, dyspepsia, liver disorders and many stomach disorders. Slowly becoming more popular and known to health practitioners in the United States.

Leaf extract is currently being used for ulcers for restoring intestinal flora and inhibiting pathogenic bacteria, as a laxative, as a colic remedy, to eliminate toxins through the kidneys and skin, to regulate hydrochloric acid production in the stomach, for nervous disorders, and to support kidney, adrenal gland, digestive, and immune infections. While research continues health practitioners around the world have an important and highly effective natural remedy for many types of stomach and intestinal disorders at their disposal.

Espinheira Santa is useful:
Espinheira Santa has traditionally been used to benefit the digestive system by regulating stomach hydrochloric acid production which may benefit stomach ulcers, restore intestinal flora, inhibit pathogenic bacteria, help with colic and produce laxative effects. This herb is also believed to neutralize acid throughout the whole system, aid in the elimination of toxins through the kidneys and skin and promote the healing of wounds. Not recommended if nursing or pregnant.


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