Congorosa
maytenus ilicifolia
Medicinal Actions
Analysis pending research update.
Primary Conditions Treated
Acne
Alcoholism
Anemia
Asthma
Bacteria
Cancer
breast
head
ovary
skin
throat
Candida
Dermatosis
Duodenosis
Dyspepsia
Eczema
Enterosis
Escherichia
Fatigue
Fungus
Gas
Gastrosis
Hodgkin’s Disease
Hyperacidity
Infection
Inflammation
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Melanoma
Mycosis
Ophthalmia
Pain
Salmonella
Shigella
Sore
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus
Swelling
Tumor
Ulcer
Yeast
General Dosage
100–400 ml decoction/tea; 5–20 g powdered leaf; 25–100 ml tincture.
Safety & Contraindications
“Hazards and/or side effects not recorded for proper therapeutic dosages” Maytansines embryotoxic and teratogenic. Not for use during pregnancy. Maytenin antiseptic, antimelanomic, antitumor, and antiulcer, especially against basal cell carcinoma. Prevents ulcers in animals and humans.
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