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Sucupira is a large tree that has analgesic and anti-inflammatory medicinal properties, helping to relieve pain and inflammation in the body, mainly caused by rheumatic diseases. This tree belongs to the family of Fabaceae and can be found mainly in South America.
The scientific name of white sucupira is Pterodon pubescensand the name of the black sucupira Bowdichia major Mart. The parts of the plant that are normally used are its seeds, with which teas, oils, tinctures and extracts are prepared. In addition, sucupira can be found in capsule form at health food stores, drugstores or on the internet.
What is it for and main benefits
Sucupira has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, healing, antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-tumor properties and, therefore, its seeds could be used in different situations and promote several health benefits, the main ones being:
- Decrease inflammation in the joints and, therefore, can be used to treat arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis;
- Relieve pain caused by problems such as excess uric acid and inflammation;
- Fight tonsillitis, guarantee pain;
- Help to heal skin wounds, eczema, blackheads and bleeding;
- Help regulate blood sugar levels;
- It can exert anti-cancer action, especially in the case of prostate and liver cancer, since its seeds have anti-tumor and antioxidant activity.
In some cases, this tea can also help relieve the constant pain and discomfort caused by chemotherapy, used to treat cancer.
How to use sucupira
Sucupira can be found in the form of tea, capsules, extract and oil, and can be used as follows:
- Sucupira seed tea: Wash 4 sucupira seeds and break them using a kitchen hammer. Then boil the broken seeds together with 1 liter of water for 10 minutes, strain and drink throughout the day.
- Sucupira in capsules: take 2 capsules a day for a better effect. Know when the use of the capsules is more indicated;
- Sucupira oil: Take 3 to 5 drops a day to eat with food, 1 drop directly in the mouth, up to 5 times a day;
- Sucupira seed extract: take 0.5 to 2 ml per day;
- Sucupira tincture: take 20 drops, 3 times a day.
If you choose to make tea, you should use a pot just for that purpose because the oil released by the plant's seeds is stuck to the walls of the pot, making it difficult to eliminate completely.
Possible side effects
In general, sucupira is well tolerated, and no side effects related to its consumption have been described.However, it is important that it is consumed with caution and under medical guidance.
Contraindications
Sucupira is contraindicated for pregnant women, nursing mothers and children under 12 years old. In addition, it should be used sparingly by people with kidney or liver problems, as well as in the case of people with cancer, it is important to consult a doctor before consumption.