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Caigua

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Wild cucumber
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Cyclanthera pedata

Description: Caigua is a vine native to South America. It is from cucurbitaceae family. Its fruit is used medicinally.

Oral Uses

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    Caigua is a potent fat absorber. Take caigua daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRating

    Caigua reduces total cholesterol and triglycerides; reduces heart disease risk. Take caigua daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • High cholesterol RatingRating

    Caigua reduces total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol. Take caigua daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Hypertension RatingRating

    Caigua reduces blood pressure. Take caigua daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Obesity RatingRating

    Caigua helps to lose weight. Take caigua daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Supplements to help lose weight RatingRating

    Caigua helps to lose weight. Take caigua daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Arteriosclerosis Rating

    Caigua reduces cholesterol and triglycerides. Take caigua daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Hypotensive RatingRating

    Caigua is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take caigua daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory Rating

    Caigua is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take caigua daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Diuretic Rating

    Caigua is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take caigua daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Hypoglycemic Rating

    Caigua is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take caigua daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Lipotropic Rating

    Caigua helps the break down of fat during metabolism. Take caigua daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Anodyne Rating

    Caigua is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply caigua containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take caigua daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Safety for pregnant or nursing women, for children and for people with kidney or liver disease is unknown.

Available Forms

Caigua is available in tablet, capsule, powder and juice form.

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