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Caiapo

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Sweet potato extract
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Ipomoea batatas

Description: Caiapo is a plant native to central America. It is from convolvulaceae family. Its root extract is used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Diabetes type II RatingRatingRating

    Caiapo reduces insulin resistance and blood sugar. Take 3-5 g of caiapo daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRating

    Caiapo reduces total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol and heart disease risk. Take 3-5 g of caiapo daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • High cholesterol RatingRating

    Caiapo reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol. Take 3-5 g of caiapo daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Hypoglycemic RatingRatingRating

    Caiapo is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take 3-5 g of caiapo daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Hypotensive RatingRating

    Caiapo is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take 3-5 g of caiapo daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory Rating

    Caiapo is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 3-5 g of caiapo daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antibacterial Rating

    Caiapo is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 3-5 g of caiapo daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antioxidant Rating

    Caiapo is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 3-5 g of caiapo daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 3-5 g of caiapo daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no clear information about the safety of caiapo.

Available Forms

Caiapo is avalable in capsule and powder form.

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