Western Herbalism
Jatoba
Hymenaea courbaril
Also known as Jatobá.
Used in Brazilian and Amazonian traditional medicine bark decoction common preparation scientific validation primarily from in vitro and animal studies showing anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity no human clinical trials identified resin historically fumigated for asthma
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Urinary dysfunction
- Joint pain
- Athlete's foot
- Rheumatism
- Respiratory infection
- Inflammation
- Bronchitis
- Stomach problems
- Bacterial infections
- Asthma
- Fatigue
- Diabetes
- Hepatitis
- Hypertension
- Headache
- Cough
- Cystitis
- Wounds
- Back pain
- Diarrhea
- Sore throat
- Mouth ulcer
- Anemia
- Prostatitis
- Indigestion
- Bleeding
- Constipation
- Debility
- Fungal infections
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy/Lactation (caution due to lack of data
Breastfeeding: Pregnancy/Lactation (caution due to lack of data
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Bark decoction | Bark decoction 0.5-1 cup 1-3 times daily | |
| Tincture | Tincture (4:1) 1-3 mL twice daily | 1-3 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Used in Brazilian and Amazonian traditional medicine bark decoction common preparation scientific validation primarily from in vitro and animal studies showing anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity no human clinical trials identified resin historically fumigated for asthma
primary-actions. Jatoba acts primarily as: Astringent, Tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antioxidant. Secondary actions include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Expectorant, Anthelmintic, Laxative, Myorelaxant.
indications. Jatoba is traditionally indicated for: Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary dysfunction, Joint pain, Athlete's foot, Rheumatism, Respiratory infection, Inflammation, Bronchitis, Stomach problems, Bacterial infections, Asthma, Fatigue, Diabetes, Hepatitis, Hypertension, and 26 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Jatoba include: Flavonoids (astilbin, taxifolin, rutin, quercetin), Sesquiterpenes (caryophyllene), Diterpenes (labdane type), Tannins, Phenolics, Coumarins, Polysaccharides, β-sitosterol.
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