Chuchasha, Chuchuasi, Chuchuhuasca, Chuchuhuasha, Maytenus krukovii, Maytenus laevis, Maytenus macrocarpa.
Chuchuhuasi is a tree. The barks, roots, and leaves are used to make medicine.
People take chuchuhuasi by mouth for arthritis, back pain, broken bones, diarrhea, complications after childbirth, joint disorders, sexual arousal, and as a tonic.
People apply chuchuhuasi to the skin for skin cancer.
As a food, chuchuhuasi is used as a flavoring agent.
How does work?
Chuchuhuasi might slow cancer growth. It might also prevent bacterial and fungal infections. Chuchuhuasi contains chemicals that have antioxidant effects.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Arthritis.
- Back pain.
- Broken bones.
- Diarrhea.
- Complications after childbirth.
- Joint disorders.
- Sexual arousal.
- Other conditions.
It isn't known if chuchuhuasi is safe or what the possible side effects might be.
QUESTION
Next to red peppers, you can get the most vitamin C from ________________. See AnswerThe appropriate dose of chuchuhuasi depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for chuchuhuasi. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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