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Pasuchaca
- Geranium delsianum |
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| Uses: Antidiabetic, hypoglycemic
and blood purifier |
Pasuchaca
can be found in the north Peruvian Andes at the altitude of 3,000
metres above the sea level. Most probably, it grows only in Peru.
The main medicinal properties attributed by the indigenous to pasuchaca
are: antidiabetic, hypoglycemic and blood purifier. It is also considered
a strong astringent, that is why it is usually used to fight against
chronic diarrheas, throat inflammations and mouth ulcer. Studies
to measure the hypoglycemic effect of pasuchaca have been conducted
by the Peruvian Instituto Nacional de Salud (National Health Institute)
in rabbits with experimental diabetes treated with water extract
of Geranium delsianum Knuth, administered one hour before each determination
of glucose (dose of 10 g/kg BW). It was found that the decrease
of glycemia starts in the first hour, it emphasizes in the fourth
hour and is maintained in the seventh hour
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| Hypoglycemic
action upon several kind of diabetes reducing glucose level and performing
protective/curative effect - it enhances the pancreatic function.
It has also been considered very strong astringent; it has been used
to fight chronic diarrheas, cholera, hemorrhages, throat and mouth
inflammations and ulcer. In homeopathic medicine it is recommended,
besides the mentioned cases, for blennorrhagia, hemoptysis, menorrhagia,
breast ulcer, stomach atony and laryngitis |
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diabetes it is recommended to take Pasuchaca for two weeks 3 times
per day 1 glass of tea or 2 capsules (between meals); for the next
two weeks to take Cuti Cuti
3 times per day 1 glass of tea or 2 capsules, then switch to Pasuchaca
again (two weeks one herb, next two weeks another herb) |
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The products
described are intended solely as food supplements to enhance general health,
and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Nothing listed here should be considered as medical advice. You should
consult your health care professional for individual guidance for specific
health problems. |
