Avenca
Adianthum capillus-veneris
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| Avenca is an evergreen fern that grows throughout the world in moist forests. It lowers blood sugar levels,1 and also has antibacterial and antiviral properties.2 3 In Peru, local people use it as a diuretic, expectorant, to calm coughs, to promote perspiration, and to treat urinary disorders, colds, rheumatism, heartburn, sour stomach, gallstones and jaundice. Also used throughout the world for dandruff, alopecia (hair loss) and menstrual difficulties. |
 Suggested
retail:
 1oz. Liquid Extract Avenca: $9.95
1lb. Bulk Herb Avenca: $19.95
Suggested Use: Liquids: Use 10-15 drops mixed with water two to three times daily or as recommended by a practitioner.
Suggested Use: Tea: 1 tsp loose leaf per 16 oz of boiling water.
Cautions: Do not use while pregnant. Do not take while trying to conceive--may prevent pregnancy. May lower blood sugar levels. People with diabetes and hypoglycemia should use this plant with caution and monitor blood sugar levels closely.
Contraindications: May have estrogen-like effects and should be avoided by women with estrogen-positive cancers. May potentiate insulin and anti-diabetic drugs.
Ingredients: Extracted in distilled water and 40% organic grain alcohol.
More About Avenca:
1. Jain, S. R., et al. “Hypoglycemic drugs if Indian indigenous origin.” Planta Med. 1967;15(4): 439-442
2. Mahmoud, M. J., et al. “In vitro antimicrobial activity of Salsola rosmarinuas and Adiantum cappillus-veneris.” Int. J. Crude Drug Res. 1989;27(1): 14-16.
3. Husson, G. P. Et al. “Research into antiviral properties of a few natural extracts.” Ann. Pharm. Fr. 1986;44(1):41-48.
4. Phytochemical investigation of Adiantum capillus veneris [Article in Italian]
Marino A, Elberti MG, Cataldo A.
Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper. 1989 May;65(5):461-3.
The sterol fraction of Adiantum capillus veneris contains beta-sito sterol, stigmasterol and capesterol identified by means of spectral data (1H-NMR and MS).
Disclaimer: Statements on this page have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Information on this publication should not be used as medical advice. Data prvided for research and professional use only.
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