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Jatoba Powder Hymenaea courbaril1 Pound (16 oz) Buy Now
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Purchase a one pound package of Raintree's sustainably harvested pure jatoba bark powder (Hymenaea courbaril) - rich in active and beneficial phytochemicals that occur naturally in this plant. Jatoba is used throughout the Amazon rainforest for a quick boost of natural energy without any caffeine or other harmful stimulants.* Chemical analysis of jatoba shows that it is rich in biologically active compounds including diterpenes, sesquiterpenes, flavonoids, and oligosaccharides. Some of these chemicals (such as copalic acid, delta-cadinene, caryophyllene and alpha-humulene) have shown to exhibit antifungal, antiyeast, and antibacterial actions in independent laboratory studies.* To see pictures of jatoba, click here.
Traditional Uses: for candida and yeast infections; for fungal infections (athlete's foot, nail fungus, etc.); for prostatitis; for cystitis and urinary tract infections; as a natural stimulant and energy tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions)
For more complete information on this unique rainforest plant, please see the plant database file on jatoba. For general information on Raintree's available bulk plants and sustainable harvesting practices, please refer to Main Page for Bulk Plants.
This bulk one pound package retails for $28.00.
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Ingredients: Pure 100% jatoba bark (Hymenaea courbaril) without any binders, fillers or other additives. This plant has been sustainably wild-harvested (without pesticides or fertilizers) in the Brazilian Amazon and is non-irradiated and non-fumigated.
Suggested Use: This plant is best prepared as a decoction. Use one teaspoon of powder for each cup of water. Bring to a boil and gently boil in a covered pot for 20 minutes. Allow to cool and settle for 10 minutes and strain warm liquid into a cup (leaving the settled powder in the bottom of the pan). It is traditionally taken in 1 cup dosages, 2-3 times daily. This decoction has also been traditionally used externally on the skin and as a douche. For more complete instructions on preparing herbal decoctions see the Methods for Preparing Herbal Remedies Page.
Contraindications: Not to be used during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions: None known.
Other Practitioner Observations: Jatoba can provide a significant energy lift to some people. Take prior to 4 pm to avoid sleep disturbances.
RELATED PRODUCTS:
Jatoba can be found in these proprietary Raintree products:
Jatoba Tech Report -- A Technical Plant Data Report is available for jatoba.
Third-Party Published Research*
This Raintree product has not been the subject of any clinical research. All available third-party research on jatoba can be found at PubMed. A partial listing of the third-party published research on jatoba is shown below:
Anticandidal & Antifungal Actions:
Abdel-Kader, M., et al. “Isolation and absolute configuration of ent-Halimane diterpenoids from Hymenaea
courbaril from the Suriname rain forest.” J. Nat. Prod. 2002; 65(1): 11-5.
Yang, D., et al. “Use of caryophyllene oxide as an antifungal agent in an in vitro experimental model of
onychomycosis.” Mycopathologia. 1999; 148(2): 79–82.
Hostettmann, K., et al. “Phytochemistry of plants used in traditional medicine.” Proceedings of the
Phytochemical Society of Europe. Clarendon Press, Oxford. 1995.
Rahalison, L., et al. “Screening for antifungal activity of Panamanian plants.” Inst. J. Pharmacog. 1993; 31(1):
68–76.
Verpoorte, R., et al. “Medicinal plants of Surinam. IV. Antimicrobial activity of some medicinal plants.” J.
Ethnopharmacol. 1987; 21(3): 315–18.
Arrhenius, S.P., et al. “Inhibitory effects of Hymenaea and Copaifera leaf resins on the leaf fungus, Pestalotia
subcuticulari.” Biochem. Syst. Ecol. 1983; 11(4): 361–66.
Giral, F., et al. “Ethnopharmacognostic observation on Panamanian medicinal plants. Part 1.” Q. J. Crude
Drug Res. 1979; 167(3/4): 115–30.
Marsaioli, A. J., et al. “Diterpenes in the bark of Hymenaea courbaril.” Phytochemistry. 1975; 14: 1882–83.
Pinheiro de Sousa, M., et al. “Molluscicidal activity of plants from Northeast Brazil.” Rev. Bras. Pesq. Med.
Biol. 1974; 7(4): 389–94.
Other Antimicrobial & Antimalarial Actions:
Tincusi, B. M., et al. “Antimicrobial terpenoids from the oleoresin of the Peruvian medicinal plant Copaifera
paupera.” Planta Med. 2002; 68(9): 808–12.
Kohler, I., et al. “In vitro antiplasmodial investigation of medicinal plants from El Salvador.” Z. Naturforsch.
2002; 57(3-4): 277-81.
Hostettmann, K., et al. “Phytochemistry of plants used in traditional medicine.” Proceedings of the
Phytochemical Society of Europe. Clarendon Press, Oxford. 1995.
Denyer, C. V., et al. “Isolation of antirhinoviral sesquiterpenes from ginger (Zingiber officinale).” J. Nat. Prod.
1994; 57(5): 658–62.
Muroi, H., et al. “Combination effects of antibacterial compounds in green tea flavor against Streptococcus
mutans.” J. Agric. Food Chem. 1993; 41: 1102–5.
Caceres, A., et al. “Plants used in Guatemala for the treatment of dermatomucosal infections. 1: Screening
of 38 plant extracts.” J. Ethnopharmacol. 1991; 33(3): 277–83.
Verpoorte, R., et al. “Medicinal plants of Surinam. IV. Antimicrobial activity of some medicinal plants.” J. Ethnopharmacol. 1987; 21(3): 315–18.
Rouquayrol, M. Z., et al. “Molluscicidal activity of essential oils from Northeastern Brazilian plants.” Rev. Brasil
Pesq. Med. Biol. 1980; 13: 135–43.
Antioxidant Actions:
Closa, D., et al. “Prostanoids and free radicals in CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity in rats: effect of astilbin.”
Prostaglandins Leukot. Essent. Fatty Acids. 1997; 56(4): 331–34.
Lopez, J. A. “Isolation of astilbin and sitosterol from Hymenaea courbaril.” Phytochemistry 1976; 15: 2027F.
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