Anamu Plant: Usage, Health Benefitsand Side Effects Of Anamu Plant

Botanical name of anamu plant is petiveria and commonly it is known by name of tipi, guinea hen weed, Dominican Republic, anamu plant and Puerto Rico. This plant has very simple and traditional leaves but alternate in every manner such as this plant has leaves netted in second order while in first order this plant has pinnate. Reproducing ability of this plant is on throughout the year but this also mainly depends on the geography conditions such as from January to July its reproduction is at peak in Central America, while in September to October its reproduction is in greater ratio in Mexico. Southernmost areas in United States such as Texas and Florida this plant is native while it is also native in South America, Mexico, Central America and West Indies. As an insect repellent and as a bat this plant has multiple uses. In this article I am going to provide the information about usage, health benefits and side effects of anamu plant. Mainly guinea hen weed is used in capsules, extractions and teas while roots and leaves are used in medicinal properties. This plant has multiple uses and benefits related to health sciences. List of usage, health benefits and side effects of anamu plant are as follows:

USAGE OF ANAMU PLANT
Anamu plant can be used in a simple way and I would like to share the methodology of how you can use it easily. First of all clear this plant from all the pollution particles, insecticides and herbicides and then chop this plant completely including roots, leaves and stems. Now let it be fine or make a powder of this anamu plant for your usage. I would like to suggest you that when you made powder from this anamu plant then in one liter of water adds one table spoon of this plant powder and on empty stomach drink the solution which resembles the tea. You must drink half cup daily which is equal to four ounce and you must drink this tea twice daily for better health results. I have told you only how to use anamu plant but now I am going to tell you about health benefits of anamu plant and health benefits of anamu plant are numerous and are as follows:

HEALTH BENEFITS OF ANAMU PLANT

First of all I would like to tell about some health benefits of anamu plant in key points which are as follows:

It is best for sedate purpose
It is best to promote menstruation
It helps in increasing urination
It helps in reducing free radicals
It is great in helping to lower blood pressure
It is great in increasing perspiration
Anamu plant best for relieving pain

From medical research it has been proven that anamu plant is a best pain relieving element and has great anti-inflammatory effects so it is a good healer against and swelling and wound. For Rheumatism and arthritis anamu plant is being used traditionally from ancient times and still you can use it for pain releasement. Paste of anamu plant can be used to apply on skin for pain releasement.

ANAMU PLANT AS A DEFENDANT AGAINST BACTERIA, FUNGI AND VIRUSES

Anamu plant is rich in Sulphur like substances and because of these substances it has onion like and garlic like odor and this plant can be used to treat against infections and is the best defendant against viruses, bacteria and fungi. According to “Journal of Ethno pharmacology.” Issued paper it was mentioned that anamu plant is best remedy for respiratory disorders, genital infections and food-borne illness.

ANAMU PLANT FOR IMMUNE DISORDERS

It helps in improvement of immune system and make the production of substances greater made by immune system which helps in fighting against cancer and infections. Anamu plant act as stimulator and increases the production of natural killer cells and lymphocytes. Interleukins and interferon are also increased because of these anamu plant enriched substances.

ANAMU PLANT BEST FOR TEETH

Leaves of anamu plant are best for fighting against tooth decay and teeth also gets strength by chewing anamu plant leaves.

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF ANAMU PLANT

Since long traditionally this plant has been used as aninsecticide, febrifuge, diuretic, menstrual stimulant, vermifuge, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, anti-anxiety, sedative and anti-rheumatic agent. So from mentioned features it has been proven that anamu plant has versatile benefits and medicinal properties of anamu plant are numerous.

ANAMU PLANT AS A MULTI TASKER

In clinical research and medical research activities anamu plant is used in numerous activities because it has therapeutic properties and is used in anti-tumorous, anti-cancerous and anti-leukemic activities. There are numerous chemicals found in anamu plant which are best for manufacturing medicines so anamu plant is best regarding clinical and medical research.

FIGHTER AGAINST CANCER

Anamu plant has two beneficial phytochemicals dibenzyl trisulphide and astilbin which are best for killing cancerous cells directly. These compounds also act as a differentiator to tell about healthy cells and cancerous cells and they detect about cancerous cells properly which is a good achievement in medical sciences.

SIDE-EFFECTS OF ANAMU PLANTS

Everything is good and bad in both ways and it all depend how you take it for yourself. Anyways now I am going to tell about side-effects of anamu plant which are as follows:

1.People suffering from diabetes and hypoglycemia must take care of themselves while using this anamu plant and must not use this until their sugar and blood level is properly examined by a doctor and he recommend to use this otherwise it can be harmful for those patients.
2.Pregnant women must not use this plant because abortions can occur because of usage of this plant because contractions of uterus happens because of using this plant during pregnancy
3.Coumadin is contained by this plant which leads to thinning of blood. People who are on blood thinning medication who are facing bleeding disorders must not use this plant and use this plant only after recommendation of doctor.