PAO PEREIRA (Geissospermum Vellosii)

Pao pereira (Geissospermum vellosii) is a South American tree native to the Amazon rainforest. For centuries, its stem bark has been used in traditional folk medicine. It is primarily known for its purported immune-supporting, digestive, and cellular-balancing properties, and has been studied for potential anti-malarial and anti-cancer effects. 

Traditional and Potential Uses

• Cancer Research: Pao pereira extracts contain alkaloids (like flavopereirine) that have been studied in vitro for their ability to suppress cancer cell growth and enhance the effects of chemotherapy drugs like carboplatin. 

• Immune and Fever Support: Traditionally, Amazonian indigenous tribes and integrative medicine practitioners have used it as a tonic to stimulate immune defenses and combat intermittent fevers. 

• Other Uses: Folk medicine applications have included treating digestive issues, constipation, liver pain, and malaria. 

Safety and Considerations

Because it is not regulated as a standard medication, its safety profile and proper dosage are not widely standardized. If you are considering it, check the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center guide or the RxListsupplement breakdown for comprehensive safety details, side effects, and precautions. 

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