Bromelain

Oral Uses

• Cystitis

  Bromelain enhances antibiotics action. Take 1-3 g (2,000 -6,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Improving & supporting metabolism of protein

  Bromelain is an proteolytic enzyme; improves digestion and protein absorption. Take 1-3 g (2,000-6,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, with meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Minor injuries

  Bromelain reduces swellings; alleviates bruises and pain; accelerates tissue healing. Take 1-4 g (2,000-8,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Phlebitis

  Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory; reduces platelet aggregation; used for treatment. Take 1-4 g (2,000-8,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Pytiriasis lichenoides

  Bromelain accelerates tissue healing; alleviates symptoms; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Take 1-2 g (2,000-4,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many months.

• Sinusitis

  Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; loosens the mucus; alleviates symptoms. Take 4-5 g (8,000-10,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Skin wounds

  Bromelain reduces swellings; alleviates bruises and pain; accelerates tissue healing. Take 1-4 g (2,000-8,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

• Action - Anti-inflammatory

  Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 1-4 g (2,000-8,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Antithrombotic

  Bromelain is an antithrombotic; reduces blood clot formation. Take 1-4 g (2,000-8,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Blood thinner

  Bromelain is a blood thinner. Take 3-4 g (6,000-8,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Increasing drug effectiveness

  Bromelain helps to increase drug effectiveness. Take 1-4 g (2,000-8,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Vulnerary

  Bromelain is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Take 1-4 g (2,000-8,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Antibacterial

  Bromelain is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 1-2 g (2,000 -4,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

• Action - Antiviral

  Bromelain is an antiviral; fights virus. Take 1-2 g (2,000-4,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

• Skin wounds

  Bromelain reduces swellings; alleviates bruises and pain; accelerates tissue healing. Apply bromelain containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Bed sores

  Bromelain alleviates pain; accelerates tissue healing. Apply bromelain containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Burns

  Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory; soothes and heals damaged tissue; alleviates pain. Apply bromelain containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Rash

  Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory; soothes and heals damaged tissue; alleviates symptoms. Apply bromelain containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

• Action - Vulnerary

  Bromelain is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply bromelain containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1-4 g (2,000-8,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. For digestive conditions use it with meals, for other conditions use it between meal.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Use it with caution with sedative drugs and other blood thinning supplements or drugs. Safety for pregnant or nursing women, for children and for people with kidney and liver disease is unknown.

Available Forms

Bromelain is available in tablet and capsule form.