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Acalypha phleoides
A Mexican folk herb used by Huichol and Nahua peoples for wound healing and skin conditions.
Hierba del Cancer (Acalypha phleoides) is a Mexican medicinal plant traditionally used by Huichol and Nahua peoples for wound healing and skin conditions. Its primary modern applications include wound healing, antimicrobial, and astringent uses, supported by the presence of active compounds such as tannins, flavonoids, and cyanogenic glycosides. The herb is typically applied topically or taken as a tea at a dosage of 3-6 grams daily.
The wound-healing and astringent properties are primarily attributed to tannins, which precipitate proteins and form a protective barrier over wounds, reducing exudate and promoting tissue regeneration. Flavonoids contribute antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways, while cyanogenic glycosides may release hydrogen cyanide upon hydrolysis, providing antimicrobial activity but also posing a risk of toxicity at high doses. These combined actions support the herb's traditional use in treating skin conditions and infections.
A Mexican folk herb used by Huichol and Nahua peoples for wound healing and skin conditions.
Hierba del Cancer (Acalypha phleoides) is a Mexican medicinal plant traditionally used by Huichol and Nahua peoples for wound healing and skin conditions. Its primary modern applications include wound healing, antimicrobial, and astringent uses, supported by the presence of active compounds such as tannins, flavonoids, and cyanogenic glycosides. The herb is typically applied topically or taken as a tea at a dosage of 3-6 grams daily.
The wound-healing and astringent properties are primarily attributed to tannins, which precipitate proteins and form a protective barrier over wounds, reducing exudate and promoting tissue regeneration. Flavonoids contribute antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways, while cyanogenic glycosides may release hydrogen cyanide upon hydrolysis, providing antimicrobial activity but also posing a risk of toxicity at high doses. These combined actions support the herb's traditional use in treating skin conditions and infections.