Raintree's Calaguala (pronounced "kallawalla") extract combined two species of rainforest ferns (Polypodium leucotomos and Polypodium decumanum). Natural health practitioners in the United States are using calaguala for psoriasis, coughs, bronchitis, chest colds, flu, and disorders of the respiratory tract, skin, and immune systems - much as it has been used in indigenous herbal medicine systems for years.* To learn more about these wonderful rainforest plants, go to the Tropical Plant Database file on Calaguala / Samambaia.
Traditional Uses:* for psoriasis and other skin conditions; for Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and memory problems; for coughs, bronchitis, chest colds, and other upper respiratory problems; for autoimmune disorders; as a general tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions); a cellular-protector, and as an anti-aging aid.
Suggested Use: Take 2-3 mls twice daily or as recommended by a health professional.
Main Preparation Method: infusion or capsules
Main Actions (in order): Main Uses:
anti-inflammatory, antidysenteric, antimutagenic (cellular protector), antioxidant, antipsoriatic, immunomodulator, neuroprotective (protects brain cells) Other Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use: Cautions: Do not use in combination with digitalis and some heart drugs. |