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Achiote
Throughout the Amazon rainforest, indigenous tribes have traditionally used achiote seeds (also called Annato) as a body paint and fabric dye1. The rainforest tribes have used the whole plant as medicine for centuries. Today, achiote leaves are used to treat liver and urinary conditions, heartburn, digestive problems, prostate problems, internal inflammation, arterial hypertension, high cholesterol, cystitis, obesity, renal insufficiency, and to eliminate uric acid. The leaves are anti-bacterial and used in treating skin infections, burns, scars, venereal disease and other types of infections2 3. It is also used as an antipyretic and astringent.
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Asmachilca
Hailing from the western slopes of the Andes and the inter-Andean valleys, Asmachilca Eupatorium has been used for its medicinal properties for many decades.1 It is known as a hepatic stimulant and diuretic. Its leaves are used to treat bronchial asthma, asthma attacks, and works as an expectorant.
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Avenca
Avenca is an evergreen fern that grows throughout the world in moist forests. It lowers blood sugar levels,1 and also has antibacterial and antiviral properties.2 3 In Peru, local people use it as a diuretic, expectorant, to calm coughs, to promote perspiration, and to treat urinary disorders, colds, rheumatism, heartburn, sour stomach, gallstones and jaundice. Also used throughout the world for dandruff, alopecia (hair loss) and menstrual difficulties.
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Copaiba
Many species of this genus, from bushes to trees contain the valuable oleoresin, which is extracted from incisions made in the base of the tree. It “exhibited moderate cytotoxic activity against four cancer cell lines,” (University of Bio Organics, Spain). For inflammation, it is applied directly to the site (3, p81; 8, p21). A decoction of the bark for baths is made in Venezuela for rheumatism (2, p224). Copaiba oil is mixed with honey and swallowed for throat ailments (3, p81; 2, p224), for stomach ulcers (2, p224;3, p81), sinusitis (2, p224; 8, p21), inflammation of kidneys and cystitis (2, p224), for urinary incontinence, as a diuretic and laxative. There is also reference to it as antirheumatic, expectorant and contraceptive (2, p224).
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Gen-Respri™
Gen-Respri™ — (tonic) — This compound gives your immune system extra support during bronchial infection. It has antiviral and antibacterial properties to fight infectious diseases. 1,2,3,4,5,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,19,20,21,22,23 The broad-spectrum herbs used in Gen-Respri™ open up sinuses and relax airways, reduce phlegm, relieves cough, and are often used to treat asthma and bronchitis.8,9,16,18,24,25,26.
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Guaco
One of our favorite and most trusted winter herbs. The leaves of this rangy bush are used to treat the respiratory system. They help loosen phlegm and relax muscles in the bronchial tract. Its actions are bronchiodilator, antiasthmatic, expectorant, febrifuge, diuretic, tonic, pectoral, emollient, depurative, and wound healing (28, p.160). Reliable, fast acting and destined to become a favorite of practitioners.
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Jatoba
A giant canopy tree growing to 90 feet, Azucar Huayo, or Jatoba, is a toning and energising bark. It also finds use as an antibacterial, antifungal, antiinflammatory, expectorant, antiyeast and hepatoprotector (liver tonic). It is loaded with nearly 40 phytochemicals, making it useful for many more conditions throughout South America as well as a general tonic.
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Muña
From the temperate zones of South America, this medium-sized herbaceous plant is an excellent carminative (dispels gas accumulation in the stomach) and general aid to the digestive system (stomach acid, indigestion, bacterial diarrhea, parasites). It also serves as a bronchial dilator and expectorant.
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Respri Winter CL™
This proprietary blend of botanicals relieves respiratory illness, while it stimulates the immune system.3,9,10 It is antiviral, antibacterial, antioxidant, sedative and antispasmodic.5,8,9,11,13,14,15,16 It serves as a gentle expectorant that soothes, and quiets coughs.3,6 It relieves congestion and inflammation of the respiratory mucous membranes.4,6,7 Used for bronchitis, colds, flu and malaria.4,6
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Vassourinha (NP)™
One of our favorite Amazon herbs! This plant finds traditional use in treating upper respiratory ailments, biliary colic, congestion and menstrual disorders. It also acts as an analgesic for swelling, aches and pains and an antispasmodic2. Research has shown it to be an effective anticancer and antitumoral4. It is also used to treat fevers and mucus build up. Kills viruses, germs, fungi and bacteria. Strengthens the heart and lowers blood pressure. A great general tonic loved by many.
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