Detoxification of the body (toxins of chemical and alimentary origin)
Nephritis, urinary ducts inflammation
Asthma, allergies
Stomach inflammation, liver and kidney inflammation
Grips, cramps, painful menstruation
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANT AND ITS PRESENCE
It grows in some parts of the Andes, mostly at the altitude between 2000 and 4000 meters above the sea level. Manayupa has green, oval leaves that grow from the flexible, crawling stems which can be up to 50cm long. The leaves, fruit, and the stems are covered with specific dense bloom. The flowers are small, mainly pink. The seeds in small pods are 3cm long. Dense roots go down deeply, and thanks to that the plant can withstand the lack of humidity.
The fame of Manayupa dates back to the Inca Empire, when, because of its exceptionally beneficial qualities, it was a privilege of the highest social class.
In the language of Quechua, “runa mana yupana” means “its properties are endless”.
MORE INFORMATION
The popularity of Manayupa comes mainly from the purifying properties. It perfectly detoxifies the blood of both chemical and alimentary toxins. It has natural diuretic properties, which speeds up and makes it easy to remove the toxins from the body. It supports the functioning of liver and purifies the kidneys.
The compounds present in that plant have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, that is why it is especially helpful in case of hepatitis, nephritis, inflammation of gall bladder, bile ducts, stomach, and urinary ducts (in case of pain while urinating, and the painful pressure on urinary bladder). It is also used during PMS and painful periods, leucorrhoea, as well as during the inflammation of birth canal (good for baths and half baths).
Moreover, it has a beneficial influence on the mucosa of the digestive system, it regulates the production of the digestive acid in case of hyper-acidity, it is used for stomach ulcers and gastric catarrh, food poisoning, nausea, and stomachache.
It speeds up burning of the fats, and thus supports losing weight.
Manayupa also shows some spasmolytic and antalgic (relaxing smooth muscles) properties, therefore it is advisable in case of muscle pain, cramps, gripes (also for bath), asthma, allergies, and bronchitis. It is successfully used in cases of neurosis and neuralgia. It is helpful in case of eczema, acne, and hives (also for bath).
Thanks to the content of tannin, it is used for stopping the bleeding, it speeds up healing wounds, it can be used for washing and rinsing wounds.
Manayupa, because of its wide range of properties, is one of the most popular Peruvian herbs. It is the most commonly used and most effective purifying plant. In some cases, the beneficial qualities of Manayupa can eliminate some health problems.
Traditionally, it is also used for maceration in alcohol (for example rum), and it is used for backache.
USE AND MOST COMMON DOSAGE
3-5 g of herbs pour over with 700ml of cold water and cook for 5-10 minutes on small fire since boiling. Drain. Drink one glass three times a day. In case of gripe, drink warm decoction.
WARNING Too big a dose of Manayupa used internally can lead to lowering the arterial pressure. If so, reduce the dose and control the pressure.
