Western Herbalism
Century Plant
Agave americana
Also known as American Aloe, Maguey.
Primarily used in Mexican and Philippine folk medicine sap highly irritating confirmed anti-inflammatory and antibacterial in studies precursors for steroid hormones from leaves
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Bruises
- Liver disease
- Flatulence
- Sores
- Constipation
- Syphilis
- Falling hair
- Kidney diseases
- Inflammation
- Jaundice
- Scurvy
- Eye irritation
- Wounds
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal inflammation
- Blood cleansing
- Dysentery
- Anemia
- Indigestion
- Anxiety
- Edema
- Fluid retention
- Urinary disorders
- Digestive complaints
- Chronic skin conditions
- Metabolic waste accumulation
- Nervous tension
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
The record lists 2 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion (2g finely chopped leaves/cup water, 1 cup daily) |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Primarily used in Mexican and Philippine folk medicine sap highly irritating confirmed anti-inflammatory and antibacterial in studies precursors for steroid hormones from leaves
Specific indications and reasoning. fluence on the functions of waste and nutrition, and its special action on the reproductive organs of the female. BLOOMINGTON, ILk., Sept. 30. DE. SCUDDER: I intended to have written to you, in regard to one specific property of the Actoa Alba. As you have reached it in your order, you can do as you wish in regard to inserting this. It is specific in controlling after-pains. There is probably no remedy known that equals it. Make a tea of it, and drink freely. This power in controlling afterpains, suggests that it will prove invaluable in congestion and neuralgia of the womb. W. FULTON, M. D.
indications. Century Plant is traditionally indicated for: Bruises, Liver disease, Flatulence, Sores, Constipation, Syphilis, Falling hair, Kidney diseases, Inflammation, Jaundice, Scurvy, Eye irritation, Wounds, Diarrhea, Abdominal inflammation, and 12 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Century Plant include: steroidal saponins (hecogenin, tigogenin, gitogenin, chlorogenin), spirostanol glycosides (agamenosides), flavonoids, calcium oxalate crystals, acrid oils.
Drawn from Scudder's Specific Medication and Specific Medicines, and the Bountiful Herbs editorial.
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