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Maytenus macrocarpa
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
A large Amazonian tree whose bark is used as a powerful anti-inflammatory and immune tonic throughout Peru.
A large Amazonian tree whose bark is used as a powerful anti-inflammatory and immune tonic throughout Peru. Key active compounds include Mayteine, Maytansine, Pristimerin.
Mayteine, along with Maytansine and Pristimerin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Chuchuhuasi. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, modulates immune cell activity and cytokine production, acts on pain pathways via anti-inflammatory and neuroactive effects.
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Analgesic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Immune modulation
Arthritis
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Back pain
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Immune tonic
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Digestive support
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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