Ubos is a densely leafy tree from the lowlands of the Amazonian forest. It grows 20 meters high. Its elliptic leaves grow to be 45 cm long. The bark of a trunk, with many cracks and scars resembling spikes, if cut, gives birth to transparent resin. The flowers of Ubos bloom in white, and are small and full of great smell.
The ripe fruits resemble golden plums of sour taste, and are rich in vitamins A and C. Because of the content of iron, they are recommended for anemia, however, a very high dose can lead to nausea or even vomiting. In the Peruvian phytotherapy the used parts are: leaves, fruits, and bark. Thanks to the rapid speed of growing the tree is commonly used for the populated areas to build hedges. Not only do these hedges provide shade, but also alive, natural, handy “drugstore”.
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The exceptionally rich content of the Ubos bark, together with its health properties and wide range of impact on the body, make that tree remarkably valuable and widely applicable plant. The properties of the bark are antalgic, anti-cramps, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, wound-healing, anti-mould, fungicidal, antiseptic, hemostatic, and antioxidant. As antioxidant, it removes the free radical from the body – thus protects the genetic material, and slows down the ageing, degeneration of the body cells. It prevents many serious diseases, including cancers. It is used in the following medical conditions, disorders, and diseases: digestive system: ulcers of stomach, intestines, duodenum, mucous inflammation, diarrhea, bladder inflammation, rheumatic diseases, venereal diseases, mycotic infections, birth canal inflammation, vagina infections, TB, throat inflammation, larynx, bleeding, piles, leishmaniasis, exceeded monthly period bleeding, menstruation pains. Moreover, it promotes metabolism, strengthens the body immunity, has compressing properties and is useful in case of skin diseases, skin inflammation, cracking, mycosis, acne, wounds, and cuts.
It also stops bleeding, and supports the treatment of infections and inflammation of respiratory system, and reproductive system. Thanks to the antispasmodic properties is used for treating asthma. The research of using Ubosu bark for treating cancers is currently carried out. So far, the results seem to be positive, give great hope for the future, and confirm the properties of Ubosu. The Indians also use Ubosu to fight with snake bites.
USE AND MOST COMMON DOSAGE Most often 3-5 g of bark pour over with cca 700-800 ml water. Cook on small fire for 20 minutes since boiling. Drain. Drink one glass 3 times a day.
NOTES Cannot be used by pregnant women, or women who are planning pregnancy.
