Purchase a one pound package of Raintree's sustainably harvested pure vassourinha whole herb powder (Scoparia dulcis) - rich in active and beneficial phytochemicals that occur naturally in this plant. Chemical screening of vassourinha has shown that it is a source of novel phytochemicals in the flavone and terpene classification. Many of vassourinha's active biological properties are attributed to these phytochemicals.* The main chemicals being studied are scopadulcic acids A and B, scopadiol, scopadulciol, scopadulin, scoparic acids A, B, and C, and betulinic acid. 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 vassourinha has been sustainably wild-harvested in the Amazon Rainforest (without any pesticides or fertilizers). To see pictures of vassourinha, 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 vassourinha (Scoparia dulcis) whole herb (root, leaf, stem, flowers). 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 dosages, 1 or 2 times daily. For more complete instructions on preparing herbal infusions, see the Methods for Preparing Herbal Remedies Page.
Contraindications:
- Vassourinha should not be taken during pregnancy.
- This plant is contraindicated in people with hypoglycemia. Diabetics should monitor their blood sugar levels if they use vassourinha.
Drug Interactions: Vassourinha may enhance the effect of barbiturates and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants.
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