Caigua fruit is traditionally used in Peru for high cholesterol.* For more complete information on this unique rainforest plant, please see plant database file on caigua. To see pictures of caigua, click here.

Traditional Uses:* for high cholesterol; for hypertension and circulatory problems; for diabetes; for gastrointestinal problems; as a topical analgesic
Suggested Use: This natural fruit juice powder can simply be stirred into juice or water, added to smoothies or other drinks, prepared into tea (an infusion), or stuffed into capsules. The suggested use is 1 teaspoon 2-3 times daily. For more complete instrutions on preparing herbal infusions see the Methods for Preparing Herbal Remedies Page.
Contraindications: None reported.
Drug Interactions: None reported.

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Caigua Plant Summary

Main Preparation Method: fresh juice or juice capsules/tablets Main Actions (in order): anticholesterolemic, hypotensive, antidiabetic, diuretic, analgesic Main Uses: 1. for high cholesterol 2. for hypertension and circulatory problems 3. for diabetes 4. for gastrointestinal problems 5. as a topical analgesic Properties/Actions Documented by Research: anticholesterolemic, antihypertriglyceridemic Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use: analgesic, anti-arteriosclerotic, anti-inflammatory, anticholesterolemic, antidiabetic, antiparasitic, diuretic, hypotensive Cautions:None reported.

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