The mama-cadela is a typical bush of the sawn that can be from 2 to 4 meters in height, which produces round and yellow-orange colored fruits, and that due to its medicinal properties can be used as a natural remedy, mainly for problems of skin, such as psoriasis and vitiligo, for example.
Its scientific name is Brosimum gaudichaudii and its popular names include cotton from the field, worm's thorn, maminha bitch, and mamica de bitch. This plant can be purchased at some health food stores.
What is it for
The bitch-bitch has photosensitizing, anthelmintic, antimicrobial and depurative action. Thus, this plant can be used to help treat:
- Inflammation; Infections by parasites, bacteria and fungi; Poor circulation; Rheumatic diseases; Respiratory problems, such as cold, flu and bronchitis, for example.
Despite being used in the situations already mentioned, the breast-bitch is mainly used to treat problems in which there are changes in skin pigmentation, as in the case of psoriasis, leprosy, eczema and vitiligo, mainly. This is because this medicinal plant is composed of substances capable of stimulating the production of melanin, which is the pigment that gives color to the skin, helping in the process of skin repigmentation.
It is important that the use of the bitch-bitch both for the treatment of vitiligo and for other situations is guided by the doctor or herbalist, as this way it is possible to have a more accurate result.
How to use
The most used parts of the bitch-bitch are the bark, fruits and leaves.
- Mama-bitch tea: Place 1 cup of tea from chopped Mama-bitch branches in a pot and cover with 1 liter of boiling water. Let stand for 24 hours, strain and drink 2 cups a day;
- Mama-bitch to use on the skin: Place 1 cup of tea of shredded mama-dog shells and root in a pan and cover with 1 liter of boiling water. Leave to rest for 24 hours and spend 2 times a day on the affected parts; Dry extract: Take 300 to 400 mg per day; Capsules: Take 1g per day; Tincture: use 3 to 5% per day.
Breast-bitch cream can be found in some pharmacies, drugstores and compounding pharmacies.
Side Effects and Contraindications
The side effects of breast-bitch include photoaging and increased risk of skin cancer, so it should only be used under medical advice, being contraindicated for children and during pregnancy.
