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| TROPICAL ALMOND TINCTURE (tinctura Terminalia catappa) from AMAZON HERBS® |
Overview
Tropical almond isa medium size tropical tree whose branches form layers of canopy.All parts of the plant (leaves, bark, roots, fruit, wood) are used in traditional medicine. Tropical almond has strong antibacterial properties and works against Gram positive and Gram negative micro-organisms. The leaves have been shown to protect against acute liver injury produced by some hepatotoxicants. In Taiwan fallen leaves are used as a herb to treat liver diseases. The leaves also have potential in the management of sickle cell disorders. Dried leaves are used for fish pathogen treatment, as an alternative to the use of chemicals and antibiotics. Leaves have antioxidant as well as anticlastogenic properties. Research suggests that moderate consumption of the seed kernel may be useful in the treatment of men with sexual dysfunctions, primarily from premature ejaculation. Constituents Pigments (lutein, lutein expoxide, zeaxanthin, violaxantin, violeoxantin), flavonoids (quercetin, kamferol), cartenoids, tannins (punicalin, punicalagin), saponinglycosides, cardiac (digitalis), glycosides, phenols. Pharmacology Punicalagin and punicalin, from the leaves are used to treat dermatitis and hepatitis; both have strong antioxidative activity. Punicalagin and Punicalin have anti-hepatotoxic activity. The free radical scavenging and antihepatotoxic activity from Terminalia catappa was studied. Treatment with T. catappa water extracts showed antihepatotoxic activity against CCl4-induced toxicity in the rat liver that was tested. Terminalia catappa possesses good antihepatotoxic activity and superoxide radical scavenger activity. The ethanol extract of the leaves of Terminalia catappa L. (Combretaceae) has been found to inhibit osmotically-induced hemolysis of human erythrocytes in a dose-dependent manner. It also prolonged the clotting time of uncoagulated blood. A 1.0 mg/ml solution of the extract was effective in preventing and reversing the sickling of human ‘SS’ erythrocythes induced by 2% sodium metabisulphite solution. These promising initial results indicate Terminalia catappa leaves may indeed have potential in the management of sickle cell disorders, as claimed previously. Terminalia catappa leaves have been shown to protect against acute liver injury produced by some hepato-toxicants; however, the active components and mechanisms are not completely clear but may related to protection of liver mitochondria and the scavenging action on free radicals. Applications Antidiabetic, hepato-protective, Sickle cell disorders, dysentery and diarrhea. Externally used, Topical almond (leave extract) is mostly used for the care of dermatological and rheumatoid afflictions. Extract of the bark is used externally for its astringent action in the treatment of wounds and ulcerations. Dosage Tincture: 1 - 4 ml / day (1 - 4 full droppers daily) Precaution Reference Hepatoprotective effects of chloroform extract from leaf of Terminalia catappa in relation to the inhibition of liver IL-6 expression Gao J Tang XH, Gao J, Wang YP, Xu LZ, Zhao XN, Xu Q. School of Medicine, Institute of Materia Medica, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, Jiangsu, China. Modification of mitomycin C-induced clastogenicity by Terminalia catappa L. in vitro and in vivo. Liu TY, Ho LK, Tsai YC, Chiang SH, Chao TW, Li JH, Chi CW. Department of Medical Research, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, ROC Antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity of punicalagin and punicalin on carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage in rats. Lin CC, Hsu YF, Lin TC, Hsu FL, Hsu HY. Graduate Institute of Natural-Products, Kaohsiung Medical College, Taiwan, Republic of China. 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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