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Uses? |
Intestinal disorders Gastric ulcers Dysentery Allergies Wounds Cancer |
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Who? |
Almost everyone |
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Who can’t? |
People on any type of medication. Check with doctor Pregnant or breast feeding |
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How long? |
There is insufficient reliable evidence available to determine time |
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Side effects? |
Low blood pressure Dizziness Diarrhoea Headache Nausea |
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Available forms? |
Capsules, tinctures, tablets and liquid extracts |
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Dose? |
Follow health professional advice or directions on the package |
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Part used? |
Root and stem |
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Comes from? |
South America rain forest, mainly Peru and Brazil |
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Other names? |
Uncaria tomentosa Una de gato |
