Purchase a one pound package of Raintree's sustainably harvested pure pedra hume caá (Myrcia salicifolia) leaf powder - rich in active and beneficial phytochemicals that occur naturally in this plant. Phytochemical analysis of pedra hume caá reveals a high content of flavonoids, flavonols, and flavanones. In 1998, Japanese researchers reported the discovery of several novel and biologically active phytochemicals. These new flavanone glucosides were named myrciacitrins I and II; the new acetophenone glucosides were named myrciaphenones A and B.*
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 pedra hume caá has been sustainably wild-harvested in the Amazon rainforest (without any pesticides or fertilizers). To see pictures of pedra hume caá, 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 pedra hume caá (Myrcia salicifolia) 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: Pedra hume caá is contraindicated in those with hypoglycemia. Diabetics should only use this plant under the supervision of a health care provider.
Drug Interactions: Will potentiate antidiabetic medications and insulin drugs. May potentiate antihypertensive medications.
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