Embaúba

Embaúba is a medicinal plant, also known as ambaia-tinga, sloth tree and imbaíba, used in medicine to combat high blood pressure.

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

What is Embaúba for?

Embaúba is used to treat high blood pressure, bronchitis, cough, skin wounds, tachycardia, tuberculosis, asthma and whooping cough.

Embaúba Properties

Embaúba's properties include its cardiotonic, diuretic, anti-hemorrhagic, astringent, antiasthmatic, analgesic, antiseptic, healing, expectorant and hypotensive properties.

How to use Embaúba

The entire Embaúba plant can be used to make teas, infusions, juices and ointments.

Juice: The juice of the embaúba leaves is used for coughing and breathing problems. Ointment: Boil crushed embaúba branches with lard. This method can be used as an anti-hemorrhoidal ointment. Tea: Add the embaúba components in boiling water. Drink a cup of tea, 3 times a day.