Caapeba

Caapeba is a medicinal plant, also known as catajé, malvarisco, or pariparoba, widely used in the treatment of digestion difficulties and infections in the urinary system.

Its scientific name is Pothomorphe peltata and can be purchased at compounding pharmacies and in some health food stores.

What is caapeba for

Caapeba is used to treat anemia, heartburn, digestion difficulties, stomach pain, kidney disorder, fever, hepatitis, urinary tract infection, scurvy, boils and colds.

Caapeba Properties

The properties of caapeba include its diuretic, emollient, tonic, anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, febrifugal, anti-anemic, laxative and sweat properties.

How to use caapeba

For therapeutic use, the leaves, roots, barks and seeds of caapeba are used.

Tea for urinary tract infection: Add 30 grams of Caapeba in 750 ml of boiling water. Drink a cup 3 times a day. Compresses for skin problems: Grind the parts of the caapeba and boil. Then put on compresses or use in baths.