Purchase a one pound package of Raintree Nutrition's cipó cabeludo leaf powder (Mikania hirstissima) which is rich in the naturally occurring plant chemicals that this plant is regarded for. Chemical screening has revealed that cipó cabeludo contains coumarin, sesquiterpenes, flavonols, saponins, and kaurenoic acid chemicals. These kaurenoic acid chemicals have been documented with various biological activities.* Raintree's cipó cabeludo has been sustainably wild-harvested in the Brazilian Amazon and has been milled into a fine powder which is suitable to stuff into capsules or to prepare your own teas, tinctures or extracts.

Traditional Uses:* for prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), and prostate pain; for urinary tract disorders (infections, cystitis, nephritis, urethritis, kidney stones); as a pain reliever for neuralgia, arthritis, and general muscle pain; as a decongestant to remove excessive mucous in the bowel, urinary tract, and lungs; for leukemia

Ingredients: 100% pure cipó cabeludo leaves (Mikania hirsutissima). No binders, fillers or additives are used. This product is non-irradiated and non-fumigated. It is a wild harvested product—grown naturally in the Brazilian Amazon without any pesticides or fertilizers.

Suggested Use: This plant is best prepared as an infusion (tea): Use one teaspoon of powder for each cup of water. Pour boiling water over herb in cup and allow to steep 10 minutes. Strain tea (or allow settled powder to remain in the bottom of cup) and drink warm. It is traditionally taken in 1/2 cup amounts, twice daily.

Contraindications: While not substantiated scientifically, it is possible that cipó cabeludo may demonstrate an blood thinning effect due to its coumarin content. Consult your doctor before using this plant if you are taking coumadin drugs (or if coumadin anticoagulant-type drugs are contraindicated for your condition).

Drug Interactions: Might enhance the action of anticoagulant drugs.