Psidium guajava (Guava) – 150g
Original price was: ₵15.00.₵10.00Current price is: ₵10.00.
Sold By: GMF StoreA tree 34 m high; smooth bark peels off in thin strips; leaves opposite, up to 15 cm long, 5 cm broad, veins prominent on lower surface.A very popular fruit crop, widely eaten in many areas of the world. The plant also has a wide range of traditional medicinal uses and is the source of vaarious commodities. Â Very high in vitamin C, it is also a good source of vitamin A and pectin. The fruit makes a very nice jam and can also be pureed then added to a range of desserts. Research has shown that guava leaf has antioxidant effects beneficial to the heart, i.e. cardioprotective properties and improved myocardial function. In two randomized human studies, the consumption of guava fruit for 12 weeks was shown to reduce blood pressure by an average 8 points, decrease total cholesterol levels by 9%, decrease triglycerides by almost 8%, and increase HDL cholesterol by 8% (Jimenez-Escrig, et al., 2001; Conde, et al., 2003). In other animal studies guava leaf extracts showed demonstrable analgesic, sedative, and central nervous system (CNS) depressant activity, as well as cough suppressant actions (Jaiarj et al., 1999; Singh et al., 1993; Singh et al., 1992; Shaheen et al., 2000).
Functions
coughs; diarrhoea; dysentery, toothache; throat and chest ailments, haemorrhoids
Dosage
Leaf decoction: 50 g of dried leaves per litre of water; older children and adults, 1 cup 1-3 times daily (or 1 cup every 4 hours for diarrhoea)
Fruit juice: infants and children under the age of 2, one cup daily
Fruit: eaten fresh, in jelly, or in marmalades
Contraindication
heart medication, appendicitis, hypoglycaemia
LEGAL DISCLAIMER: These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. As with all dietary supplements, you should consult a qualified healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking any medications or have any medical conditions.
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Gbedemah Garlic Mixture Original price was: ₵55.00.₵50.00Current price is: ₵50.00. Sold By: GMF Store
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Lippia multiflora leaf powder- 150g Original price was: ₵25.50.₵22.00Current price is: ₵22.00. Sold By: GMF Store
Lippia multiflora consists of dried leaves of lippia multiflora. A stout woody, aromatic perennial shrub; its traditionally used as a spice and the management of hypertension.
The plant (part not specified, but probably the leaves and immature flowering stems is antibiotic, laxative and vermifuge. It is used in the treatment of stomach aches, nausea and fevers
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Toa ntini (Paulinia pinnata) roots – 150g Original price was: ₵29.00.₵25.00Current price is: ₵25.00. Sold By: GMF Store
A woody or sub-woody climber with tendrils at the nodes; stem ridged; leaves imparipinnate (2-pairs and odd one) both rachis and petiole conspicuously winged.
The crude hot aqueous extract of the whole plant dose-dependently exhibited antimalarial activity by inhibiting the growth of Plasmodium falciparum (Gbeasor et al., 1989).
Extracts of various morphological parts of P. pinnata obtained by using the traditional method of preparation showed broad-spectrum antibacterial effects (Annan and Houghton). Broadbent (1962) observed that Paullinia-tannin has cardiotonic action. The compound increased diastolic tonus and coronary blood flow in isolated perfused mammalian heart.
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Adusa Herbal capsules Original price was: ₵36.00.₵32.00Current price is: ₵32.00. Sold By: GMF Store
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