Jurubeba

Jurubeba, medicinal plant also known as jubebe, jurubeba-real, jupeba, juribeba, jurupeba, has a bitter taste and can reach 3 meters in height, has smooth leaves and curved spines on the trunk, small yellow fruits and flowers of lilac or white.

Jurubeba can be used in cooking and as an aid in the treatment of diseases such as anemia and liver or digestive diseases. Its scientific name is Solanum paniculatum.

Jurubeba can be purchased at some health food stores and markets.

What is Jurubeba for

Jurubeba serves to help treat diseases such as: hepatitis, bruises, gastritis, ulcers, anemia, acne, anorexia, heartburn, hangover, cough, bronchitis, bladder problems, cystitis, contusion, fevers, diabetes, liver and liver engorgement spleen, stomach, erysipelas, assist in weight loss, wounds, flu, hepatitis, jaundice, malaria, nausea, abdominal and uterine tumors.

Jurubeba Properties

Jurubeba has medicinal anti-inflammatory, decongestant, digestive and diuretic properties, against fever, liver protector, vascular tonic. Its roots and fruits are rich in diuretic, stimulating, laxative and tonic properties that are effective against diabetes in addition to purifying the blood and clearing the liver and spleen.

How to use Jurubeba

Jurubeba can be used in teas by infusion, tincture, juice from the roots or fruits, or in powder.

Tea for internal use: Infuse 2 tablespoons of leaves, fruits or flowers in 1 liter of water. Take 3 cups of warm, unsweetened tea a day. Tea for gargling and healing of wounds and acne: Put 1 tablespoon of leaves cut into very small pieces in 1 cup of boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes and strain. Apply on site or use warm for gargling.

Side effects of Jurubeba

The side effects of Jurubeba may occur with prolonged intake of the drug. Due to the high concentration of alkaloids and steroids, in some cases it may cause diarrhea, increase in liver enzymes, gastritis, nausea and vomiting.