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NOTE: None of the
following is recommended
As a Tea
It was taken, while green, and
brewed into tea for expectant mothers, supposedly to aid the flow
of breast milk and make the delivery easier. Tea from the plant was
also used as a folk remedy for rheumatism.
Infantile Epilepsy
It is claimed that
in Mexico, it has been used to treat infantile epilepsy. In the early
1950s, it was used as an estrogen substitute and scientists have found
the plant exhibits antibacterial properties.
Blood Glucose Reduction
Oral extracts of
Spanish Moss, have been found in a few studies to reduce blood glucose
in laboratory animals. The compound primarily responsible is called
HMG, short for 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid. HMG is now featured as
an ingredient in a few herbal diabetic supplements.
Anti Aging Properties
A Japanese
cosmetics manufacturer in 2004 that it had discovered an anti-aging
property of Spanish moss.
The claim, based company's recent research, is that Spanish
moss-derived extract can strengthen and protect skin capillaries. In
addition, it helps inhibit the functional decline of skin cells.
The company has indicated that they have patented the findings through
the discovery.
Based on the discovery, the company plans to develop a new skin care
product.
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