Preliminary data show that Maca (Lepidium meyenii) extract at high dosages reduces psychological symptoms, including anxiety and depression, and levels of sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women in a manner independent of estrogenic or androgenic effects.

Brooks NA. et al. Beneficial effects of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) on psychological symptoms and measures of sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal women are not related to estrogen or androgen content. Menopause. 2008 Nov-Dec;15(6):1157-62.

Meissner HO. et al. Use of gelatinized maca (lepidium peruvianum) in early postmenopausal women. Int J Biomed Sci. 2005 Jun;1(1):33-45.

The review shows that maca has positive effects on memory and learning, carbohydrate control, physical endurance and sperm count.

Gonzales G.F.. et al.[Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp), a review of its biological properties].[Article in Spanish]. Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica. 2014;31(1):100-10.

Maca root could have beneficial effects on libido and alleviate sexual dysfunction induced by treatment with selective serotonin inhibitor (SSRI) drugs.

Dording C.M. et al. A double-blind, randomized, pilot dose-finding study of maca root (L. meyenii) for the management of SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction. CNS Neurosci Ther. 2008 Fall;14(3):182-91.

The extracts of this plant have protective effects on the mucous membranes and soothe irritations thanks to their richness in mucilage. The German E Commission recommends its use for coughs and bronchitis.

PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.

For the treatment of dry cough and irritations of the mucous membrane of the oral and pharyngeal cavity.

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Treatment of irritations of the oral cavity, pharyngeal or gastric mucosa.

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Manna acts as a mild laxative. It can be used in all those conditions where a softening of the consistency of stool is desirable (anal fissures, hemorrhoids).

The German E Commission recommends its use as a laxative.

PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.

Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil is used to treat inflammatory conditions of the respiratory system and skin problems.

PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.

It has antispasmodic properties, mildly sedative, useful for states of tension, restlessness and irritability; symptomatic treatment of digestive disorders such as mild spasms.

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For the symptomatic treatment of digestive disorders such as mild spasms.

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Traditionally it is used to treat meteorism, gastric disorders of nervous origin, disorders of the intestines.

PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.

Symptomatic treatment of coughs and colds, also for external use.

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The essential oil has a secretolytic and antiseptic effect. It is used to treat catarrhal disorders of the upper and lower respiratory tracts.

PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.

Symptomatic treatment of varicose veins (pain and heaviness in the legs)

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Some data indicate that blueberry anthocyanosides have anti-exudative, vaso-protective action, have anti-ulcer action and inhibit platelet aggregation.

PDR for Herbal Medicines. 2000. THOMSON publisher.

Mucilages are natural organic substances of high molecular weight with the property of forming a viscous liquid (gel) with water.

Mucilages have the characteristic of covering with a viscous layer, because highly colloidal, the mucous walls of the body assisting the physiological resolution of any irritative phenomena.