OFFICIAL CORDONCILLO NEGRO - is a wild crafted herb that grows naturally in Jamaica and it draws all of its nutrients from the earth naturally. Cordoncillo negro also goes by the names: matico, aperta-ruão, bamboo piper, cordoncillo, erba di soldato, erva-de-jaboti, Santa Maria negro, shiatani, soldaten kraut, soldier's herb, spiked pepper. Cordoncillo negro is used as an antiseptic wound healer to stop bleeding, prevent infections and to speed healing. The leaves are crushed or powdered and used as a local service treatment for ulcers, cuts and wounds, a tea is made from the leaves and used as a wash. Also, used to treat inflammation, diarrhea, gastritis, vomiting, fever, and internal infections. Excellent tonic for kidney stones, UTI (urinary tract infections), cystitis, vaginitis, and various venereal and sexually transmitted diseases. Serves divinely for various upper respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, pulmonary hemorrhages, pleurisy, pneumonia, colds and flu, and tonsillitis and sore throats. In herbal medicine systems in South America, matico is quite well known and respected for wound healing as well a numerous other conditions. It is widely used as a remedy for all types of digestive disorders such as stomachaches, vomiting, dyspepsia, diarrhea, gastric ulcers, intestinal gas and even stomach cancer. It is also considered an excellent genitourinary tonic and used for kidney stones, urinary tract infections, cystitis, urethritis, leucorrhea, vaginitis, and various venereal diseases such as gonorrhea and trichomonas. In addition, it is also employed for various upper respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, pulmonary hemorrhages, pleurisy, pneumonia, colds and flu, and tonsillitis and sore throats.
Main Uses:
Strengthens the immune system
For colds, flu, coughs, bronchitis, pneumonia and other respiratory problems
For digestive problems (vomiting, nausea, stomachaches, dyspepsia).
As a carminative and stomachic to expel intestinal gas and aid digestion
As an antiseptic wound healer for cuts, scrapes, ulcers, boils, etc.
As a hemostat for internal bleeding (uterine, gastric, pulmonary)
OFFICIAL CORDONCILLO NEGRO Tea: 1 Tsp of Cordoncillo negro or 1/2 Tsp Cordoncillo negro in 1 cup of boiling water. Let steep 10 to 15 minutes. Sweeten if desired.