Medicinal Herbs of the Western Amazonia

Although based in the Bahamas, Alpha Omega Labs gathers ethnobotanical information from all over the globe to provide alternative medicinal herb products to our customers . . . . .

Western Amazonia, including the northern half of South America The herbal products listed below, though diverse in function, strength, and effectiveness, all have the following in common: they are based on old medicinal formulas, devised by indigenous peoples through the Western Amazonia (deep Amazon Basin), which have been carefully studied, refined, and packaged by native physicians in South America working directly with indigenous peoples of the deep Amazonia. We have worked closely with our native physicians to ensure that the exact methodologies used by native peoples of the region are faithfully transferred when employing our own Western production techniques. We do this primarily so that traditional methods that produce consistent, predictable results for safety and efficacy are not disrupted. Many of the formulas below are older than the entirety of Western Medicine, having been passed on from one generation to the next for hundreds of years. Some of these herbals have not yet been botanically classified, particularly those from the Amazon in Ecuador. If classified, we provide the Latin names; otherwise, we provide names which are, in English, the phonetical equivalent of the original name(s) used by the tribe or tribes with which we are working.


Peru

The following formulas are all based on traditional herb formulas from indigenous people in the Peruvian Amazon. We provide links to work we have done in conjunction with Western doctors that provide modern medicinal legitimacy to the claims of the native groups that we work with. The table below provides the botanically active components of each formula, the parts used, how our product is packaged, and other useful links. All of these formulas are herbal extract concentrates (except for the Kidney Cleanse). Not only were they made in strict adherence to traditional processing protocols (which we chose because we did not wish to interfere with the efficacy of the products as they are), but each herbal was filtered to one micron. They are, by all reports we have been able to obtain, every bit as effective as those made by the indigenous groups from which they came.

Formula / Usage Common Name Scientific Name Size
Andean CalmTM
- Extract, Herbal Supplement
Traditional purpose: to help maintain the body and spirit against general stress. Details.
Hierba Luisa
Toronjil
Pimpinela
Manzanilla
Valeriana
Cymbopogon citratus
Melissa officinalis L
Sanguisorba minor Scopoli
Matricaria recutita L
Perezia coerulescens
4 fl oz.
amber
glass
blk cap
After Insects Spray
- Traditional purpose: to relieve and soothe after effects of insect stings & bites. Details.
Q'ora wayra
Ruta
Una de gato
Kallanchoe pinnata
Ruta chalepensis L
Uncaria tomentosa
2 fl oz.
white
plastic
spray top
Gallbladder Cleanse
- Extract, Herbal Supplement
Traditional purpose: to reinforce the healthy functioning of the gall bladder by cleansing. Details.
Cola de caballo
Karkeja
Pajaro Bobo
Llipin limon
Cascara de Hab
Romero
Hierba buena
Equisetum bogotense HBK
Baccharis genistelloides
Tessaria integrifolia
Citrus aurantifolia
Vicia faba L
Rosmarinus officinalis L
Mentha spicata L
4 fl oz.
amber
glass
blk cap
Kidney Cleanse
- Tea, Herbal Supplement
Traditional purpose: to maintain and support healthy kidneys. Contains the well-documented herb, Chanca Piedra. Details.
K'allampapacha
Cascara de pap
Cascara de hab
Pelo de Choclo
Karqueja
Chili chili
Cola de Caballo
Pajaro Bobo
Chanca Piedra
Solanum goniocalyx
Solanum tuberosum L
Vicia faba L
Zea mays L
Baccharis genistelloides
Geranium filipes Killip
Equisetum Bogotense HBK
Tessaria integrifolia
Phyllantus niruri L
100 g
white
plastic
tube
Mobility Spray
- Traditional purpose: to relieve and soothe sore muscles and joints. Details.
Chiri Chiri
Yawar chonca
Ruda
Eucalipto
Matico
Puka Kisha
Manzanilla
Maiche
Grindelia boliviana Rusby
Oenothera rosea L'her ex Aiton
Ruta chaplepensis L
Eucalyptus globulus Labili
Piper alveolatum Opiz
Cajophora pentlandii
Matricaria recutita L
Senecio rudbeckiaefolius
4 fl oz.
white
plastic
spray top
Muscle Joint HealthTM
- Herbal Supplement
Traditional purpose: to fortify the body's skeleto-muscular and joint systems to maintain mobility and movement. Details.
Una de gato
Cola de caballo
Zarzaparilla
Te indio
Grama
Uncaria tomentosa
Equisetum bogotense HBK
Smilax febrifuge Kunth
Satureja revoluta (R&P)
Cynodon dactylon L
4 fl oz.
amber
glass
blk cap
Temporal TensionTM
- Traditional purpose: this extract is used to relieve tension from the temporal areas and is also used to treat migraine headaches. Details.
Q'ora wayra
Ruta
Kallanchoe pinnata
-- (Larmarck) Persoon
Ruta chalepensis L.
4 fl oz.
amber
blk cap
Una de Gato Extract
- Cat's Claw has been used traditionally as a potent boost to the immune system. This extract is high in active alkaloid content. Details.
Cat's Claw or
Una de gato
Uncaria tomentosa
-- (Willd ex Roem. & Schult.)
4 fl oz.
amber
glass
blk cap


Brazil Brazil

The formulas below come from various regions of the Amazon Basin in Brazil. The names chosen for each formula are based on the traditional use of each, matched with corresponding ailments as they are recognized in the West. This should not be taken to infer that Alpha Omega Labs is offering any of these formulas as a cure or treatment. Our moneyback guarantee, however, applies to these products -- that is, if they do not meet your expectations, in terms of functionality, we ask that you request a full refund. About the formulas: Virtually, all formulas in this group are in capsule form, 120 capsules to the bottle. The exception is the "Mycoplasia" formula, which is a liquid extract. With so many formulas in the same packaging format, we do not include a "size" or packaging description in the table below. Additionally, for ingredients, we supply the most common name used by herbalists familiar with the botanical traditions of this region. If you have any questions about any of these formulas, please email us.

Formula / Usage Common and/or Scientific Name
Cold & Flu
Traditional: Used to treat cold and flus. Reportedly most effective when taken in the "prodromal" (initial stages) of the viral infection. Details.
Bidens pilosus herb
Cassia occidentalis bark
Desmodium axillare herb
Mikania cordifolia leaf
Mirabilis jalapa herb
Mormordica charantia extract
Physalis angulata leaf
Polypodium lepidopteris root
Simarouba amara bark
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis leaf
Uncaria tomentosa bark
Analgesia
Traditional: Used as a general analgesic. Good for general aches and pains -- equal to what homeopaths would call an "arnica" formula. Details.
Alchornia castaneifolia bark & leaf
Cayaponia tayuya root
Pfaffia paniculata root
Smilax officinalis root
Mycoplasia
Traditional: Used to treat conditions caused by Mycoplasma ("mycoplasia"). This is the only one of our Brazilian formulas that is a liquid extract (2 fl. oz.) It contains 120 ml. of the herbal extracts at right in a base of distilled water (50%) and alcohol (50%). Details.
Physalis angulata leaf & stem
Schinus molle bark
Petiveria alliacea leaf & stem
Mirabillis jalapa leaf
Achyrocline satureoides leaf
Cassia occidentalis leaf
Urva ursi leaf
Allergy
Traditional: General air-borne allergy formula. Details.
Baccharis genistelloides
Bidens pilosa leaf
Ilex paraguayiensis leaf
Hymenaea courbaril bark
Tabebuia impetiginosa bark extract
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis leaf
Urtica dioica root & leaf
Anti-Viral
Traditional: Used to treat a wide variety of viral conditions. Contains herbal extracts that are recognized for their virucidal strength. Details.
Achyrocline satureoides
Cordia salicifolia leaf
Erythroxylum catuaba bark
Mirabilis jalapa herb
Momordica charantia seed
Physalis angulata herb
Phyllanthus niruri herb
Schinus molle bark & seed
Scoparia dulcis herb
Hair Follicle
Traditional: This is the deep Amazon's answer to "male pattern baldness." Details.
Erythroxlym catuaba bark
Ptychopetalum olacoides root
Guazuma ulmifolia bark
Smilax officinalis root
Stachytarpheta australe leaf
Urtica dioica root & leaf
Depression
Traditional: They don't use St. John's Wort (weak that it is) in the Amazon. They use this. Details.
Phytochopetalum olacoides bark
Annona muricata leaf
Mucuna puriens seed extract
Cayaponia tayuyu bark
Turnera aphrodisiaca leaf
Passiflora incarnata vine
Matricaria chamomilla flowers
Acne
Traditional: This formula is used in the Amazon not only to treat acne, but as an aid to a broad range of dermatological conditions. Details.
Cassia occidentalis bark
Smilax officinalis root
Cissampelos pariera vine
Maytenus krukovii bark
Maytenus illicifolia leaf
Momordica charantia leaf
Anti-Stress
Traditional: Used to calm the nerves and settle the mind. Details.
Brunfelsia uniflorus vine
Matricaria chamomilla flowers
Annona muricata bark
Passiflora incarnata leaf
Pfaffia paniculata root
Phytochopetalum olacoides bark
Turnera aphrodisiaca leaf
Erythroxlyum catuaba bark
Vermifuge
Traditional: Used to treat a variety of parasites, including intestinal works and nemotodes. Often used by tribesmen as a preventative. Details.
Annona muricata leaf
Baccharis genistelloides whole herb
Cassia occidentalis bark
Cinchona officinalis bark
Chenopodium ambrosioides herb
Peumus boldus leaf
Simarouba amara bark
Uncaria tomentosa vine & bark
Quassia amara bark
Mikania guaco bark
Boerhaavia hirsuta whole herb
Fungicide
Traditional: Used to treat a variety of conditions that have their etiology in fungus and mold, and some yeast, including candida. Details.
Cassia occidentalis bark
Hymenaea courbaril bark
Schinus molle bark & seed
Tabebuia impetiginosa bark
Mirabilis jalap herb


Ecuador Ecuador
The products in this section come primarily from the Amazonian jungles of Eastern Ecuador. Our associate, Dr. Mauricio Vega, has spent years working with the Shuar tribe and other indigenous peoples of the region in a clinical capacity. The products in this section are a result of that association.

Formula / Usage Common and/or Scientific Name
Eczema
Derivative: For adjunctive use for those with eczema. Details.
Brungmansia grandiflora

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