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GEISSOSPERMUM VELLOSII - PAO PEREIRA.)
SynonymGeissospermum laeve, Geissospermum martianum, Tabernaemontana laevis. Common name Acariquara branca, Bergibita, Maria-congo, Pao pereira. Family Apocynaceae (Dogbane family). Overview A medium sized canopy Amazon rainforest tree, indigenous to Suriname, growing up to 80' tall and 3-4' in diameter. The flowers are showy and white. It has a light brown to yellow furrowed trunk and alternate leaves; the fruits are horn-like; 2 follicle-like segments fused and yellow when ripe. The numerous seeds are white and flat. The fruit and extremities of the branches produce latex. Geissospermum sericeum has a gold-like hairiness at the underside of the leaves. However, the phytochemicals and working are identical to G. vellosii. The inner bark of Geissospermum species is highly valued for its medicinal properties and wood. Pao pereira occurs in non flooded areas of the forest. Plants of the Geissospermum genus are known for their extreme bitterness. Pao pereira is also used as febrifuge (lowers fever) by the indians. Pythochemicals Indole and beta-carboline alkaloids such as Flavopereirine and Geissospermine, all with anti tumor properties. These alkaloids inhibit many cancer cell lines. Medicinal applications )
The bitter inner-bark of Pao pereira has therapeutic action against cancer
- and leukemia cells.It also shows promising results in suppressing the further proliferation of HIV and herpes viruses. Pao Pereira bark and tincture are one of the best natural anti-cancer supplements available. That's why it is used as an alternative therapy for many cancers, especially difficult to treat ones. Traditionally used in the Amazon against fever, malaria, as a sexual stimulant and also to strengthen the immune system. Geissospermum species are believed to purify the blood and the liver. These species are said also to be used with succes for the prevention (prophylaxis) of malaria. A bark decoction is used against infections of the penis, glands and stomach; in Brazil it is also used as a febrifuge. Plants of the Geissospermum genus are known for their extreme bitterness. Visit also our APPLICATION & DOSAGE -, CANCER -, CHOLESTEROL -, DIABETES - , HYPERTENSION - and TINCTURE pages. Visit also our PAO PEREIRA DATABASE page. Hardiness USDA zone 9 - 11. Propagation Seeds. Culture Full sun and moist soil. |
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