0.5oz Dried Espinheira Santa

Maytenus ilicifolia, also known as espinheira-santa, is a plant native to Brazil that has many potential health benefits: 
 
Antiulcerogenic: Maytenus ilicifolia leaves are commonly used in traditional medicine to treat stomach ulcers, gastritis, and nausea. 
 
Anti-inflammatory: Maytenus ilicifolia has been used traditionally as an anti-inflammatory. 
 
Analgesic: Maytenus ilicifolia has been used traditionally as an analgesic. 
 
Wound healing: Maytenus ilicifolia has been shown to have wound-healing properties. 
 
Antitumoral and antileucemic: Maytenus ilicifolia has been shown to have antitumoral and antileucemic properties at low doses. 
 
Skin cancer: In traditional medicine, the leaves are used as a poultice against skin cancer. 
 
Maytenus ilicifolia contains many bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, terpenes, alkaloids, and polyphenols.