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Common Name
Crateva, Crataeva
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Botanical Name
Crateva magna
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Part Used
Bark
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Clinical Summary
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Monograph
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Alcohol
40%
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Dose
30 to 100mL weekly
In Ayurveda crateva is the herb of choice for urinary disorders and is primarily regarded as a bladder tonic. It is known to relieve, prevent and promote the discharge of kidney stones and is used in various inflammatory diseases such as urinary tract infections, rheumatoid arthritis and colitis as in inflammatory bowel disease. Crateva has also been used in the treatment of prostate enlargement
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Traditional Use
Crateva is an Ayurvedic herb frequently used in the treatment of urinary disorders that reoccur owing to antibiotic resistance by the infecting organism. In Ayurveda it is routinely used to treat neurological disorders associated with cognitive dysfunction such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Actions
Anti-inflammatory, bladder tonic, diuretic, urinary disinfectant, antilithic (preventing the formation of calculi such as kidney stones).
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Indications
• Urinary system disorders including:
• Chronic and acute urinary tract infections
• Incontinence
• Bedwetting
• Prevention and treatment of kidney, bladder and urinary stones
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) -
Energetics
Hot and bitter with a sharp sweet taste
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Use in Pregnancy
Not recommended without professional advice due to its traditional use as a contraceptive and in vivo antifertility activity, however the relevance of this in humans is unknown.
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Contraindications & Cautions
None known.
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Drug Interactions
None known.
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Dietary Information
Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free
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Substitutes
Uva Ursi, Golden Rod, Juniper, Cornsilk, Celery, Parsley Root, Horsetail, Buchu, Dandelion Leaf