Gervao has many applications. Effective for gastric and liver problems, colds, flu, asthma, as a natural antihistamine and anti-inflammatory.
It is used as a stomach tonic, to stimulate the function of the gastrointestinal tract, for dyspepsia, for fevers and to promote perspiration.
It also showed profound effects on sleep-wake stages suggesting potential sedative effects.
Alcoholic and n-butanolic extracts of dried leaves of Stachytarpheta cayennensis was assessed in anti-inflammatory- and antinociceptive models.
The results indicate that S. cayennensis shows anti-inflammatory properties which seems to be due, at least partly, to the inhibition of bradyknin and histamine. The extracts also exhibited antinociceptive activity measured by the hot-plate test both i.p. and p.o. in doses ranging from 100 to 300 mg/kg.
Parts of Stachytarpheta cayennensis were tested for their effects on gastric secretion, gastric motility, inflammation and pain in rodents, with the purpose of validating the plant's ethno-medical uses.
The results confirmed folk information indicating presence of analgesic, mild laxative and potent inhibition of gastric secretion activities in extracts of S. cayennensis.
Dosage
Tincture: 1 - 2 ml. daily ( 1 – 3 full dropper ) Infusion: 0.5 - 1 cup daily
Precaution
Those with low blood pressure or on antihypertensive medications should consult their doctor before using this.
Do not use during pregnancy
Reference
Schapoval, E. E., et al. "Anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive activities of extracts and isolated compounds from Stachytarpheta cayennensis." J. Ethnopharmacol. 1998; 60(1): 53-9
Melita Rodriguez, S., et al. “Pharmacological and chemical evaluation of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (Verbenaceae)]” Rev. Biol. Trop. 1996 Aug; 44(2A): 353-9.
Chariandy, C.M., et al. “Screening of medicinal plants from Trinidad and Tobago for antimicrobial and insecticidal properties.” J. Ethnopharmacol. 1999 Mar; 64(3): 265-70.
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