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| BLACK SAGE TEA (Infusion Cordia curassavica ) from AMAZON HERBS® |
Overview  Cordia curassavica (Erva baleeira), a small tropical shrub, is used in folk medicine in Northeast South America for the treatment of several inflammatory processes and as a healing agent. Phytochemicals Artemetin, naphthoquinones, cordiaquinones A and B, cordiaquinones J and K, 5-6'-dihydroxy-3-3'-4-6-7-flavone, entamethoxy, and pentamethoxy. Pharmacology Antimicrobial activity of the essential oil was evaluated against bacteria and fungal strains. The oil and extracts exhibited antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and five fungal strains. The study seems to confirm the use in the folk medicine of Cordia curassavica in gastrointestinal, respiratory and dermatological diseases. The major component of the leaf extract exhibited a very weak activity as an inhibitor of growth of Helicobacter pylori in vitro. The four naphthoquinones (cordiaquinones A and B & cordiaquinones J and K) demonstrated antifungal activities against Cladosporium cucumerinum, Candida albicans and toxic properties against larvae of the yellow fever- transmitting mosquito Aedes aegypti. Applications An infusion and tincture to treat infections, rheumatism and arthritis; it is an effective anti-inflammatory. Black sage can be taken internally as well as applied topically for many types of inflammatory conditions. In traditional Mexican medicine, it is used to treat gastrointestinal, respiratory and dermatological disorders. Dosage Tincture: 1 - 2 ml, 2 times daily (internally) Infusion: Caution/side effects No side effects known at present Reference Evaluation of the antiedematogenic activity of artemetin isolated from Cordia curassavica DC. Bayeux M.C., Fernandes A.T., Foglio M.A., Carvalho J.E. Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research Antimicrobial activity of the essential oil and extracts of Cordia curassavica (Boraginaceae) Hemandez Tzasna; Canales Margarita; Teran Barbara; Avila Olivia; Duran Angel; Garcia Ana Maria; Hemandez Hector; Angeles-Lopez Omar; Femandez-Araiza Mario; Avila Guillermo Phytochemical Investigation on Leaf Extract of Cordia salicifolia Cham Luigi Menghini, Francesco Epifano, Lidia Leporini, Rita Pagiotti, Bruno Tirillini Journal of Medicinal Food. March 2008, 11(1): 193-194. doi:10.1089/jmf.2007.583 The above presentation is for informational and educational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over - the - counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and / or pharmacist for any health problem and before using dietary supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. |
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