ESPINHEIRA SANTA dried plant, CONGOROSA, Maytenus ilicifolia, Monteverdia ilicifolia, Cancrosa, Chuchuwasi, Maiteno

NAMES: Maytenus ilicifolia, Maytenus aquifolia, Monteverdia ilicifolia, Espinheira santa, Cancerosa, Cancorosa, Espinho de Deus, Salva vidas, Sombra de touro, coromilho do campo, erva cancerosa, erva santa, Quebrachillo, Chuchuwasi, Congorosa, Cangorosa, Xancrosa, Maiteno, Sombra de toro, Molle espinhoso.

Espinheira Santa is a plant species that is native to Brazil: regions of Sudeste − in Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states; and of Sul − in Paraná, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul states.

Espinheira-santa has antioxidant, healing and gastric protective properties, being used as a home remedy to aid in the treatment of gastric ulcer, heartburn, gastritis, má digestão, dor de estômago, acne e eczema.

(Read more here - http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Maytenus+ilicifolia)
and here: Book: Prescription for Herbal Healing, 2nd Ed., by Phyllis A. Balch

***CAUTION***: The use of plants for medicinal purposes is necessary to know beyond its properties, benefits and utilities, also, its contraindications. Although plants are a natural option, they should be used under medical advice and avoid over-consumption.

Origin: Brazil (Portuguese supplier)

VEGAN - PLASTIC-FREE: Recyclable bag, easy to use and resealable.

***KEEP AWAY FROM PETS AND CHILDREN***

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