Pata de Vaca (Bauhinia forficata)

Pata de Vaca (Cow Paw)

This is a medicinal herbal tea for diabetes.

Ingredients: 100% Pata de Vaca, leaves ans steems (Bauhinia forficata).

The pata de vaca has diuretic, depurative, healing, analgesic, weight loss aid properties, in addition to being effective in the control of arterial hypertension, in the elimination of bladder stones, treatment and prevention of heart diseases, hemophilia, gout and urinary diseases.

1. Help control blood glucose

Some studies carried out in laboratory rats show that pata de vaca can help control blood glucose, due to the presence of flavonoids in its composition, especially campferitrin, which was able to reduce blood glucose by stimulating muscle cells to use the glucose present in the blood. blood, which can be useful to aid in the treatment of diabetes.

In addition, pata de vaca has diuretic properties, which stimulate the production of urine and the elimination of excess sugar in the urine.

Still, it is important to emphasize that more studies are needed to prove these benefits. In addition, pata de vaca does not replace the treatment for diabetes indicated by the doctor. See how diabetes is treated.

2. Assist in the treatment of urinary problems

Campferitrin present in pata de vaca has a diuretic effect, in addition to helping to repair damage to kidney cells, which can be useful in helping to treat urinary problems, such as urinary tract infection, bladder or kidney stones, for example. example.

3. Fighting fluid retention

Cow's pata can be used to help reduce swelling by decreasing fluid retention throughout the body due to its diuretic properties, which increase urine output.

In addition, due to the increased elimination of water by the body, pata de vaca can help control high blood pressure.

4. Prevent cardiovascular disease

The pata de vaca has antioxidant properties that help reduce bad cholesterol, which is responsible for forming fatty plaques in the arteries. Thus, this medicinal plant can help reduce the accumulation of fats in blood vessels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart attack or stroke.

However, the regular consumption of pata de vaca does not replace medical treatment with medicines and does not exclude the need to have a healthy diet, low in fat. Check out the top remedies to lower cholesterol.

5. Help fight cancer

Some laboratory studies with cervical, breast and liver cancer cells show that the lectin present in cow's paw can help to decrease the proliferation or increase the death of cells of these types of cancer.

However, studies in humans are still needed to prove this benefit.

Preparation: 1 dessert spoon per cup. Place the leaves in a pot of water and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool covered.

Recommended dose: 1 Cup before main meals.

Warnings: The plant can increase the effect of injectable insulin causing hypoglycemia. Do not substitute medication without consulting your doctor.

For best results, it is advised to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

NOTE: The images shown were made in our company, however, the type of cut and dimensions of the plant may vary from supply to supply or time of year.