This high quality
liquid extract from the Amazon Rainforest is a highly concentrated extract of Carqueja. Carqueja is a Brazilian
plant (cataloged by several botanical names including Baccharis genistelloides, B.
triptera, B. trinervis, and B. trimera) which has a long history of use as a natural
digestive and liver aid in Brazilian herbal medicine.* It has demonstrated biological
activities in laboratory research.*
Direct from the Amazon, Raintree's Carqueja
Concentrated Extract uses new and proprietary extraction methods to concentrate and
preserve the active ingredients found in this amazing Brazilian plant. It is rich in
active and beneficial phytochemicals which occur naturally in this plant. The methods used
provides the equivalent of approximately 500 mgs of Carqueja stems and leaves per
milliliter of extract - resulting in a highly potent concentrated extract .
Raintree's Carqueja has been wild harvested in the
Brazilian Amazon and is processed without chemicals or irraditation.
Main Preparation Method: tincture or capsules
Main Actions (in order):
antacid, antiulcerous, digestive stimulant, hepatotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the
liver), detoxifier
for digestive disorders (ulcers, gastroenteritis, acid reflux, and
ileocecal valve disorders) and to slow digestion
to tone, balance, and strengthen liver function ( also to eliminate
liver flukes, increase liver bile and to remove toxins from the liver)
for gallbladder disorders (stones, pain, lack of bile, sluggish
action, toxin build-up)
as a detoxifier (blood, liver, gallbladder, pancreas)
for viral infections (stomach viruses, HIV, herpes simplex)
Properties/Actions Documented by Research:
abortive, analgesic (pain-reliever), antacid, anti-inflammatory, antiulcerous,
antihepatotoxic (liver detoxifier), antiviral, digestive stimulant, gastrotonic (tones,
balances, strengthens the gastric system), hepatoprotective (liver protector), hepatotonic
(tones, balances, strengthens the liver), hypoglycemic, hypotensive (lowers blood
pressure), insect repellant, uterine stimulant
Other Properties/Actions Documented by
Traditional Use:
antidiabetic, aperient (mild laxative), bitter digestive aid, blood cleanser, carminative
(expels gas), diaphoretic (promotes sweating), diuretic, febrifuge (reduces fever), tonic
(tones, balances, strengthens), vermifuge (expels worms)
Cautions: It has
hypotensive (lowers blood pressure) and hypoglycemic actions. It should not be used during
pregnancy.
INGREDIENTS: Carqueja leaf and stem (Baccharis
Genistelloides) extracted in distilled water and 40% alchool.
SUGGESTED USE: Take 60 drops (2ml) 2 or more
times daily or as desired.
*These
statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is
not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. |