PATA DE VACA POWDER TEA (Bauhinia forficata) -  2 OZ / 60 gr

Ethnomedical Uses: Pata de vaca has long held a place in Brazilian herbal medicine. It has been described as hypoglycemic, a blood purifier and a diuretic, and has been used for over 80 years to balance blood sugar levels in diabetics. It is considered a good blood cleanser, and a leaf decoction is used internally and externally for elephantiasis and snakebite, as well as other skin problems (including those of a syphilitic nature). It is a highly regarded treatment for diabetes, even being called "vegetable insulin" and also documented as antioxidant properties.

Properties/Actions Documented by Research: antidiabetic, antioxidant, hypocholesterolemic (lowers cholesterol), diuretic, hypoglycemic.

Cautions: Diabetics should use under doctor supervision as insulin medications may need adjusting. Pata de vaca lowers blood sugar levels. It is contraindicated in those with hypoglycemia. Diabetics who wish to use this plant should seek the advice and supervision of a qualified health care practitioner while using this plant as blood sugar levels will need to be monitored carefully and medications may need adjustments.