RN Caigua (Cyclanthera pedata) 500mg 100 caps
Manufactured by:
Raintree Nutrition

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Caigua fruit is traditionally used in Peru for high
cholesterol.* Raintree's caigua is wild harvested—grown naturally in the
Peruvian Amazon without any pesticides or fertilizers. This product is
non-irradiated and non-fumigated.
Raintree's caigua fruit has been sustainably wild-harvested
in the Peruvian Amazon. This product contains no binders, fillers, or exipients
and is 100% dried caigua fruit juice.
Traditional Uses:* for high cholesterol; for hypertension and circulatory
problems; for diabetes; for gastrointestinal problems; as a topical analgesic
Ingredients: 100% pure caigua fruit (Cyclanthera pedata).
Suggested Use: Take 2 capsules 2 - 3 times daily or as directed by a
health care professional.
Contraindications: None reported.
Drug Interactions: None reported.
Family: Cucurbitaceaea
Taxon: Cyclanthera pedata (L.) Schrad.
Synonyms: Cyclanthera pedata var edulis (Naudin) Cogn. and
Momordica pedata L.
Common names: caigua, achocha, achoccha, achojcha, caiba, caihua,
caygua, concombre grimpant, korila, kaikua, lady's slipper, pepino de comer,
pepino de rellenar, pepino andino, slipper gourd, stuffing cucumber, taimia de
comer, taimia de cipo, wild cucumber
Parts Used: fruit, seeds, leaves
CAIGUA |
HERBAL PROPERTIES AND ACTIONS
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Main Actions |
Other Actions |
Standard Dosage |
lowers cholesterol
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relieves pain
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Fruit Juice |
reduces blood pressure
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reduces inflammation
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Fresh: 1/4 cup
twice daily |
cleans arteries
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aids digestion
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Capsules: 1-2
g twice daily |
balances blood sugar
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increases urination
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