POLYPODIUM SP

POLYPODIUM SP, FAM. POLYPODIACEAE/BEAR PAW FERN CALAGUALA

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CHARACTERISTICS

Like most ferns, this plant has an intricate, creeping root sys- tem and it is this rhizome, as well as the fronds or leaves, that is used medicinally.

MEDICINAL USAGE

In traditional medicine, it is used for skin disorders, rheumatism, dementia and memory problems, upper respiratory disorders, and autoimmune disorders. It may also be used as a general tonic, a cellular-protector, and anti-aging aid.

Skin problems
The root in decoction can be used topically for bruises, contusions, ulcers, burns, psoriasis and eczema. It is a patented product in Honduras called DIFUR and recommended for all types of skin disorders.

Respiratory and Immune system
In addition to psoriasis, vitiligo and Alzheimer’s, health practitioners in the United States are using Bear Paw Fern for coughs, bronchitis, chest colds, flu, and disorders of the respiratory tract, skin, and immune systems much as it has been used in indigenous herbal medicine systems for many years.

Arthritis In case of arthritis, dry the root in the sun, boil in water, and drink the resulting liquid in 3 parts each day.

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CARACTERÍSTICAS

Como la mayoría de los helechos, tiene un sistema de raíces ras- trero y el rizoma, como las hojas, se utiliza con fines medicinales.

USOS MEDICINALES

En la medicina tradicional, es usado para los trastornos de la piel, el reumatismo, la demencia y los problemas de memoria, trastornos de las vías respiratorias superiores y trastornos autoinmunes. También puede ser empleado como tónico general, protector celular y como una ayuda anti-envejecimiento.

Problemas en la piel
La raíz en decocción se puede usar por vía tópica para los moretones, contusiones, úlceras, quemaduras, psoriasis y eczema. En Honduras se ha patentado como producto de nombre DIFUR y es recomendado para tratar todo tipo de trastornos de la piel.

Sistema respiratorio e inmune Además de la psoriasis, el vitiligo y el Alzheimer, profesionales de la salud en Estados Unidos, están usando la Calaguala para la tos, la bronquitis, resfriados, gripe y trastornos de las vías respiratorias, problemas en la piel y el sistema inmunológico. Su uso está cobrando la popularidad que tuvo como medicina indígena durante años.

Artritis Para tratarla, se debe secar la raíz al sol, hervirla en agua y luego beber el líquido resultante en 3 partes cada día.

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