Purchase a one pound package of Raintree's sustainably harvested pure pata de vaca (Bauhinia forficata) leaf powder - rich in active and beneficial phytochemicals that occur naturally in this plant. Scientists have studied the constituents of pata de vaca and quantified them, however; little research has been done to determine which novel chemicals have biological activity. The leaves do contain a well-known chemical called astragalin as well as flavonoids, alkaloids, and glycosides. The leaves are also a good source of a flavonoid called kaempferitrin.* This plant has been milled into a fine powder which is suitable to stuff into capsules or to prepare your own teas, tinctures or extracts. Raintree's pata de vaca has been sustainably wild-harvested in the Amazon rainforest (without any pesticides or fertilizers). To see pictures of pata de vaca, click here 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: 100% pure pata de vaca (Bauhinia forficata) leaves. No binders, fillers or additives are used. It is a wild harvested product—grown naturally in the Brazilian Amazon without any pesticides or fertilizers.
Suggested Use: This plant is best prepared as an infusion (tea). Use one teaspoon of powder for each cup of water. Pour boiling water over herb in cup and allow to steep 10 minutes. Strain tea (or allow settled powder to remain in the bottom of cup) and drink warm. It is traditionally taken in 1 cup amounts, 2-3 times daily. For more complete instructions on preparing herbal infusions see the Methods for Preparing Herbal Remedies Page.
Contraindications: Pata de vaca is contraindicated in those with hypoglycemia. Diabetics should only use this plant under the supervision of a medical professional.
Drug Interactions: Will potentiate antidiabetic medications and insulin drugs.
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