MACA Lepidium meyenii

Maca grows high in the Andes. It is high in steroidal glycosides and is particularly helpful for increasing energy, stamina and mental clarity. It can be used for libido in both men and women and is often used for impotence and menstrual issues.  Maca contains protein, carbohydrates, starches, minerals, essential fatty acids, amino acids and fiber, plus nineteen amino acids.
 

MANACA Brunfelsia uniflorus

Manaca has one of the most beautiful flowers in the Amazon rainforest. The root is said to stimulate the lymphatic system. In folk remedies it has been used for arthritis, rheumatism, scrofula, and syphilis. Some extracts show marked anti-inflammatory tendencies.
 

MARA PUAMA Ptychopetalum uncinatum (or Muira Puama)

Mara puama has been used in tonifying the nervous system and for cases of mild exhaustion. It helps with gastrointestinal and reproductive disorders. It has anti-rheumatic properties and can be used for treating stress and trauma. Because of neuro-sexual stimulation it can enhance the libido. It can enhance blood chi and balance yin and yang in the triple warmer. It has been considered to be useful in prevention of some types of baldness. It is also used for neuromuscular problems.
 

MULUNGU Erythrina mulungu

Mulungu has been used to quiet hysteria from trauma or shock. It helps to balance neurotransmitters and promote peaceful sleep. It can help regulate heart palpitations and helps to regulate excess heart yang. It also can be used for hepatitis and liver dysfunctions.
 

PASSION FLOWER (Maracuja) Passi flora incarnata

PATA-DE-VACA Bauhinia forticata

Pata-de-vaca has been widely used in Brazil for treatment of diabetes.
 

PAU D'ARCO Tecoma impetiginosa (or Tahuari)

Brazilians call pau d'arco the "divine tree." It helps to increase red blood cell production and helps respiratory disorders, ulcers, candida excess, and athlete's foot. Pau d'arco can fortify the blood, helps to dissolve phlegm and is an anti-fungal. Research in both the United States and South America shows that pau d'arco has ingredients found to be effective against some forms of cancer and parasites.  It helps lower blood sugar levels and promotes digestion.  Lapachol, from pau d'arco, was recently listed by Purdue University as among the most important anti-tumor agents from plants.
 

PEACH KERNEL Prunus pers~ca

Peach kernel helps promote circulation, dissolves accumulated clots, and act as a laxative for dry intestines. It is said to "loosen the belly" and open stoppages of the liver. It helps to regulate menstruation and can be used for after childbirth pain, high blood pressure, traumatic injuries, and chronic appendicitis. It helps expel worms, is good for skin diseases and has sedative effects.  
PRECAUTION: Do not take in high doses.
 

PEDRA HUMA-CAA Myrcia speciosa

Pedra huma-caa, nicknamed "vegetable insulin," has been researched in Brazil for the treatment of diabetes. It was used by early South American Indians as a powerful healing poultice.
 

PEPPERMINT Mentha piperita

Peppermint is known in Columbia as "herba buena" or the "good herb" and has been classically used as a digestive aid. It helps stimulate the stomach, cools indigestion, relieves flatulence, strengthens and soothes the bowels and helps with cramping. Peppermint also stimulates excretion of saliva and warms the entire system. It stimulates menstruation, the bronchioles and sinuses. It is said to help with diverticulitis, insomnia, headaches, nausea, nerves, morning sickness and congested lungs.
 

PROPOLIS

Propolis is a brown resinous material collected by bees and used to fill cracks in their nests. It is said to have anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory which can be used directly on infections.