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Benefits:
•Immune system support.
•Provides protection to cells.
•May strengthen the body’s defense against common illnesses.
 
Anamú [Immune, Structural]. Folk use suggests that people who wish to target their immune systems may benefit from the immune-enhancing properties of the anamú leaf. Historically, the leaf powder has been used to support the structural system, particularly the joints.IMMUNE AND STRUCTURAL

Anamu, as it is called by Spanish-speaking natives in Central and South America, is regarded as an important medicinal and ritual plant. It is particularly esteemed in the Santeria religion. Anamu gives off a distinctively strong odor, similar to garlic, due to the presence of a sulfur-containing compound.

Anamu appears to provides analgesic (pain-relieving), antiseptic, antispasmodic, antirheumatic, cough-suppressant, diuretic and fever-reducing properties. It is also reported to calm the nerves, relieve diarrhea, reduce fever, promote menstruation, relax spasms, and stimulate the uterus. According to one source, preclinical tests indicate anamú acts as a central nervous system depressant and exhibits anticonvulsive effects.

Traditional medicinal uses of anamu include the treatment of numerous respiratory illnesses, including asthma, bronchitis, hoarseness, pneumonia, and whooping cough. Anamu's analgesic properties have made it a popular folk remedy for relieving pain in the joints associated with osteoarthritis. In addition, anamu is reported to benefit childbirth, cystitis, fevers, headaches, hysteria, influenza, menstrual problems (such as dysmenorrhea), nervous spasms, paralysis, and venereal disease. Fresh anamu leaves are harvested and bound around the head to relieve headaches, while the fresh leaf juice is used as ear drops for soothing earaches. Furthermore, the use of anamu as an abortifacient has been confirmed in animal studies.

To date, scientific research on this intriguing herb is quite limited. However, according to one study, anamu was found to reduce blood sugar levels in fasted mice by more than 60% within one hour after its administration. This apparent hypoglycemic activity indicates the possible benefits of using anamu in the treatment of diabetes.

Due to its stimulant effect on the uterus, anamu should not be used during pregnancy. This product