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Brazilian Peppertree Powder Schinus molle1 Pound (16 oz) Buy Now
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Purchase a one pound package of Raintree's sustainably harvested pure Brazilian peppertree bark powder - rich in active and beneficial phytochemicals that occur naturally in this plant. Phytochemical analysis of Brazilian peppertree reveals that the plant contains tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, steroidal saponins, sterols, terpenes, gums, resins, and a large amount of essential oil. Raintree's Brazilian peppertree bark has been sustainably wild harvested in the Brazilian Amazon and has been milled into a fine powder which is suitable to stuff into capsules or to prepare your own teas, tinctures or extracts. To see pictures of Brazilian Peppertree, click here.
Traditional Uses:* as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antiseptic against bacterial, viral, and fungal infections; for Candida and yeast infections; to tone, balance, and strengthen heart function and as a heart regulator for arrhythmia and mild hypertension; to stop bleeding and heal wounds internally and externally; for mycoplasmal infections
For more information about Brazilian peppertree (Schinus molle), please refer to the Database File for Brazilian Peppertree in the Tropical Plant Database. For general information on Raintree's available bulk plants and sustainable harvesting practices, please refer to Main Page for Bulk Plants.
This bulk one pound package retails for $24.00. Purchase Brazilian Peppertree Powder Now
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Ingredients: 100% pure Brazilian peppertree (Schinus molle) bark. No binders, fillers or additives are used. This product is non-irradiated and non-fumigated. It is a wild harvested product—grown naturally in the Brazilian Amazon without any pesticides or fertilizers.
Suggested Use: Brazilian peppertree is best prepared as an alcohol tincture. Combine 1 part bark powder with 4 parts 90 proof alcohol (everclear or vodka). Allow to macerate for 2 weeks while agitating solution daily. Strain into a clean bottle and seal. It is traditionally taken in dosages of 2-3 ml (60 to 90 drops) 2-3 times daily. Take 60 drops (2 ml) 2-3 times daily or as needed. Can also be used externally by applying to the skin twice daily and letting dry completely. As a gargle or mouth rinse, dilute 60 drops (2 ml) in a small amount of warm water and swish in mouth 2-3 times daily. For more complete instructions on preparing herbal remedies, see the Methods for Preparing Herbal Remedies Page.
Contraindications: This plant has been documented with uterine stimulant and uterine antispasmodic actions in animal studies and should therefore not be used in pregnancy.
Drug Interactions: None reported.
Other Observations:
- This plant has a traditional use in South America for heart problems (hypertension and arrhythmia). Studies with rats and dogs reported a hypotensive effect. People with low blood pressure should be monitored for this possible effect.
RELATED PRODUCTS:
Brazilian Peppertree can be found as an ingredient in these proprietary Raintree formulas:
Brazilian Peppertree Tech Report -- A Technical Plant Data Report is available for Brazilian peppertree.
Third-Party Published Research*
This Raintree product has not been the subject of any clinical research.
All available third-party research on Brazilian peppertree can be found at PubMed.
A partial listing of the published research on Brazilian peppertree is shown below:
Antimicrobial Actions:
Molina-Salinas, G., et al. "Evaluation of the flora of Northern Mexico for in vitro antimicrobial and antituberculosis activity." J. Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Aug 23;
de Lima, M. R., et al. “Anti-bacterial activity of some Brazilian medicinal plants.” J. Ethnopharmacol. 2006 Apr; 105(1-2): 137-47.
Schmourlo, G., et al. “Screening of antifungal agents using ethanol precipitation and bioautography of medicinal and food
plants.” J. Ethnopharmacol. 2005 Jan; 96(3): 563-8.
de Carvalho, M. C. “Evaluation of mutagenic activity in an extract of pepper tree stem bark (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi).”
Environ. Mol. Mutagen. 2003; 42(3): 185-91.
de Melo, Jr., E. J., et al. “Medicinal plants in the healing of dry socket in rats: Microbiological and microscopic analysis.”
Phytomedicine. 2002; 9(2): 109–16.
Quiroga, E. N., et al. “Screening antifungal activities of selected medicinal plants.” J. Ethnopharmacol. 2001; 74(1): 89–96.
Camano, R. “Essential oil composition with bactericide activity.” United States patent 5,635,184; June 3, 1997.
Camano, R. “Method for treating bacterial infections.” United States patent 5,512,284; April 30, 1996.
Martinez, M. J., et al. “Screening of some Cuban medicinal plants for antimicrobial activity.” J. Ethnopharmacol. 1996; 52(3):
171–74.
Cuella, M. J., et al. “Two fungal lanostane derivatives as phospholipase A2 inhibitors.” J. Nat. Prod. 1996; 59(10): 977–79.
Gundidza, M., et al. “Antimicrobial activity of essential oil from Schinus molle Linn.” Central African J. Med. 1993; 39(11):
231–34.
Dikshit, A. “Schinus molle: a new source of natural fungitoxicant.” Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 1986; 51(5): 1085–88.
El-Keltawi, N., et al. “Antimicrobial activity of some Egyptian aromatic plants.” Herba Pol. 1980; 26(4): 245–50.
Ross, S., et al. “Antimicrobial activity of some Egyptian aromatic plants.” Fitoterapia. 1980; 51: 201–5.
Simons, J., et al. “Succulent-type as sources of plant virus inhibitors.” Phytopathology. 1963; 53: 677–83.
Pain-relieving, Antispasmodic, & Anti-inflammatory Actions:
Yueqin, Z., et al. “Isolation of two triterpenoids and a biflavanone with anti-Inflammatory activity from Schinus molle fruits.”
Planta Med. 2003; 69(10): 893-8.
Bello, R., et al. “In vitro pharmacological evaluation of the dichloromethanol extract from Schinus molle L.” Phytother. Res.
1998; 12(7): 523–25.
Barrachina, M. “Analgesic and central depressor effects of the dichloromethanol extract from Schinus molle L.” Phytother.
Res. 1997; 11(4): 317–19.
Jain, M. K., et al. “Specific competitive inhibitor of secreted phospholipase A2 from berries of Schinus terebinthifolius.”
Phytochemistry 1995; 39(3): 537–47.
Okuyama, T., et al. “Studies on cancer bio-chemoprevention of natural resources. X. Inhibitory effect of spices on TPA-enhanced 3H-choline incorporation in phospholipid of C3H10T cells and on TPA-induced ear edema.” Zhonghua Yao Xue
Zazhi 1995; 47(5): 421–30.
Carneiro, W. M., et al. “Anti-inflammatory and wound healing action of Schinus aroeira Vell in patients with cervicitis and
cervico-vaginitis.” Rev. Inst. Antibiot. 1974; 14(1–2): 105–6.
Wound Healing & Antioxidant Actions:
Lucena, P., et al. "Evaluation of the aroreira (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi) in the healing process of surgical incision in the bladder of rats." Acta. Cir. Bras. 2006; 21 Suppl 2: 44-9.
Santos, O., et al. "Evaluation of the aroeira (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi) extract on the healing process of gastroraphy in rats." Acta Cir. Bras. 2006; 21 Suppl 2: 37-43.
Castelo Branco Neto, M., et al. "Evaluation of hydroalcoholic extract of Aroeira (Shinus terebinthifolius Raddi) in the healing process of wound skin in rats." Acta Cir. Bras. 2006; 21 Suppl 2: 15-20.
Marzouk, M., et al. "Antioxidant flavonol glycosides from Schinus molle." Phytother. Res. 2006; 20(3):200-5.
Hypotensive & Cardiotonic Actions:
Bello, R., et al. “Effects on arterial blood pressure of the methanol and dichloromethanol extracts from Schinus molle L. in
rats.” Phytother. Res. 1996; 10(7): 634–35.
Hayashi, T., et al. “Pentagalloylglucose, a xanthine oxidase inhibitor from a Paraguayan crude drug, "Molle-i" (Schinus
terebinthifolius).” J. Nat. Prod. 1989 Jan-Feb; 52(1): 210-1.
Cytotoxic & Anticancerous Actions:
Queires, L., et al. "Polyphenols purified from the Brazilian aroeira plant (Schinus terebinthifolius, Raddi) induce apoptotic and autophagic cell death of DU145 cells." Anticancer Res. 2006 Jan-Feb; 26(1A): 379-87.
Ruffa, M. J., et al. “Cytotoxic effect of Argentine medicinal plant extracts on human hepatocellular carcinoma cell line.” J.
Ethnopharmacol. 2002; 79(3): 335–39.
Bhakuni, D., et al. “Screening of Chilean plants for anticancer activity. I.” Lloydia 1976; 39(4): 225–43.
Uterine Stimulant Actions:
Zaidi, S., et al. “Some preliminary studies of the pharmacological activities of Schinus molle.” Pak. J. Sci. Ind. Res. 1970; 13:
53.
Moreno, M. S. F. “Action of several popular medicaments on the isolated uterus.” C. R. Seances. Soc. Biol. Ses. Fil. 1922;
87: 563–64.
Antidepressant Actions:
Machado, D., et al. "Antidepressant-like effect of the extract from leaves of Schinus molle L. in mice: Evidence for the involvement of the monoaminergic system." Prog. Neuropsychopharmacol. Biol. Psychiatry. 2006 Dec 18;
Insecticidal & Insect Repellant Actions:
Ferrero, A., et al. "Biological activity of Schinus molle on Triatoma infestans." Fitoterapia. 2006 Jul; 77(5): 381-3.
Ruffinengo, S., et al. “LD50 and repellent effects of essential oils from Argentinian wild plant species on Varroa destructor.”
J. Econ. Entomol. 2005 Jun; 98(3): 651-5
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