Western Herbalism
Annatto
Bixa orellana
Also known as Achiote.
Primarily documented in traditional South American and Ayurvedic medicine supported by in vitro and animal studies for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects limited human clinical trials widely used as safe food colorant
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Heartburn
- Skin infection
- Bronchitis
- Malaria
- Gonorrhea
- Stomachache
- Asthma
- Abdominal cramps
- Burns
- Rheumatic pain
- Nausea
- Hypertension
- Headache
- Dermatitis
- Cough
- Insect bite
- Acne
- Eczema
- Wounds
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Sunburn
- Dysentery
- Vomiting
- Conjunctivitis
- Hepatitis
- Bloating
- Indigestion
- Edema
- Fluid retention
Safety
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Seed powder | Seed powder 1-3 g/day | 1000-3000 mg |
| Decoction/tea | Decoction/tea (1-2 g seeds/leaves simmered in 250 ml water) 1 cup/day | |
| Tincture | Tincture 1:5 20-30 drops (1 ml) up to 3x/day | 0.4-0.6 mL |
| Standardized extract | Standardized extract 300-500 mg 2x/day | 300-500 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Primarily documented in traditional South American and Ayurvedic medicine supported by in vitro and animal studies for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects limited human clinical trials widely used as safe food colorant
primary-actions. Annatto acts primarily as: Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial. Secondary actions include Hepatoprotective, Vulnerary, Expectorant, Diuretic, Hypoglycemic.
indications. Annatto is traditionally indicated for: Heartburn, Skin infection, Bronchitis, Malaria, Gonorrhea, Stomachache, Asthma, Abdominal cramps, Burns, Rheumatic pain, Nausea, Hypertension, Headache, Dermatitis, Cough, and 26 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Annatto: Seed powder 1-3 g/day; Decoction/tea (1-2 g seeds/leaves simmered in 250 ml water) 1 cup/day; Tincture 1:5 20-30 drops (1 ml) up to 3x/day; Standardized extract 300-500 mg 2x/day
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