3.5 OZ / 100 Gr Organic Wild Amazonian ShreddedChuchuhuasi BARK Maytenus laevis
Common names:Chuchuhuasi, Chuchuasi, Chuchuwasi, Chuchuhuasha, Chucchu huashu, Chuchasha,Maytenus ebenifolia, M. laevis, M. macrocarpa, M. multiflora, M. terapotensis, Celastrus macrocarpus, Haenkea macrocarpa, H. multiflora
The Chuchuwasi is a very well known plant in thePeruvian Amazon as a powerful general tonic of the organism, to prevent andcure many ailments and as a stimulant of sexual activity. It is part of severalvery popular preparations based on brandy, sometimes pure and sometimescombined with different crusts and roots.The uses of this plant are documented in practicallyall the ethnobotanical and ethnopharmacological studies of the Amazon.Different authors agree on the medicinal properties traditionally attributed toChuchuwasi (Rengifo-Mejia, Brack Egg, Taylor, Palacios Vaccaro, ESSALUD). Amongthe most outstanding properties of chuchuwasi can be mentioned:anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, antirheumatic, antidiarrheal, general tonic,regulator of the female sexual cycle and aphrodisiac. It is also veryfrequently used to treat and prevent colds, flu and bronchitis.
According to the Information System of the Biologicaland Environmental Diversity of the Peruvian Amazon, \"SIAMAZONIA\", theChuchuwasi is traditionally known for its anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory,toning, antispasmodic and aphrodisiac properties. It is used to treat diarrhea,stomach pains, body discomfort in general, anemia, rheumatism, gout, rheumatoidarthritis, exhaustion, cancer, malaria, colds and is very useful as arestorative after childbirth.
The whisper of the spirits of the forest
Let\'s goback a little in time and travel to the heart of traditions. In the Amazon,plants have a \"physical\" and a \"spiritual\" dimension. Theyare living beings able to communicate. According to the beliefs that are stilltold here in the jungle, all vegetables are protected by a \"mother\"who is at the same time spirit of the vegetable and guardian of its virtues. Inthe case of Chuchuwasi, his spirit comes in the form of an old dwarf whoappears in dreams to teach his secrets. Directing him a prayer and offering himtobacco before taking the bark of the trunk (most used part) was an obligatorycustom not to provoke the wrath of the creature and on the contrary to call hisgoodness and its healing power.
During the shamanic learning of the\"vegetalistas\", the contact with this spiritual dimension of theplants is a very important part of the process. This is one of the objectivesthat is sought during the prolonged learning isolations made in the jungle,always accompanied by a rigorous diet and by the intake of a vegetable, whosespirit will teach the secrets of medicine. In this way, an agreement oralliance between the shaman\'s apprentice and the plants he will take during histraining is put into effect. Apart from the fact that man will stay close tothe plants for use as medicine, a spiritual relationship is added that commitshim to make offerings and to have a great consideration and a friendly respect.
In retribution, the spirit or \"Genius\" ofthe plant may be \"called\" by the shaman to help him fight an illness,a curse or a bad spirit. During the healing ceremonies, the \"healers\"sing \"Icaros\" (sacred chants used in traditional Amazonian medicine)that are called to the geniuses of various plants in order to make themparticipate in the healing.
A special recipe
Chuchuwasi extract can be used toprepare an invigorating drink in the style of the Peruvian jungle. The eldersmacerate the bark of this tree in \"brandy\", which is the alcoholobtained by the distillation of sugar cane. Today, in the villages on the banksof the numerous Amazonian rivers, it is still prepared in the local rum. It isexpected some days that the alcohol is dyed the red color of the sap, mixedwith a little wild honey. A cup is taken every morning when you wake up. Ingeneral this drink is also offered to neighbors who spend inviting them todrink a glass to \"expel the cold from your bones ...\". Itsstimulating effect on male sexual potency is always the source of ridicule andjokes. But this is only one of the many means that the natives of the Amazonuse to laugh! (your favorite activity)
Chuchuhuasi contains numerous plant chemicals, including triterpenes, flavonols and sesquiterpene alkaloids. However, the most commonly understood chemicals aremayteineandmaytansine, which are alkaloids that have been documented to contain antitumor activity. On a side note, thoughMaytenus krukoviicontains these compounds, they are not in high enough amounts to have therapeutic activity for cancer treatment. Two other constituents that are considered active in this plant are two triterpenes calleddammaraneandfriedelane.Among other constituents, there is also catechin tannins and proanthocyanidins.
Chuchuhuasi also has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
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