Sucupira is a medicinal plant that contains anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic and analgesic properties that reduce joint inflammation, improving the well-being of patients suffering from arthritis, osteoarthritis or other rheumatism.
Sucupira is a large tree that can reach 15 meters in height, found in the sawdust of Brazil, which has large and rounded seeds, from which essential oil can be extracted, which has a color ranging from light yellow to transparent, being very rich because it contains bitter substances, resins, sucupirina, sucupirona, sucupirol and tannins, which are effective substances in the control of pain and with anti-inflammatory action.
How to use Sucupira against Arthrosis
To take advantage of the medicinal properties of white sucupira ( Pterodon emarginatus Vogel ) against arthritis, osteoarthritis or rheumatism, it is recommended:
- Massage the joint: Apply a little bit of sucupira oil to your hands, rubbing one over the other and then massage the painful joint, allowing the oil to act for a few hours. It is not recommended to remove the oil from the skin and wait about 3 hours after application to bathe. In case of arthrosis on the feet, the oil should be applied before sleeping and put on a pair of socks so as not to risk falling, getting up at dawn. Taking the essential oil: Another way of using the oil is to add 2 to 3 drops of sucupira oil in half a glass of fruit juice or food and then take it twice a day, with an interval of 12 hours between each take. Take the tea from the sucupira seeds: Boil 10g crushed sucupira seeds in 1 liter of water. Take 1 cup of tea 2 to 3 times a day, without sweetening.
For those who have difficulty finding oil, seeds or sucupira powder, capsules can also be used, which can be purchased at handling pharmacies or health food stores, for example. Learn more at: Sucupira in capsules.
Contraindications
Sucupira is well tolerated and is not considered toxic when used at the recommended dosage, but should not be used during pregnancy, lactation, in case of renal impairment, and diabetes, as it can alter blood glucose, causing hypoglycemia.
