The rainforest tribes have used annatto as medicine for centuries. Leaf infusions and seed extracts (obtained by maceration) have been proved to prevent or treat a large variety of diseases. Annatto active components reinforce the immunological system action.

Specifically, annatto may help as:

• Antioxidant
• Antiseptic for ear, eye, and skin infections.
• Antimicrobial
• Diuretic
• Digestive stimulant
• Hepatoprotective (liver protector).
• Hypocholesterolemic (lowers cholesterol).
• Digestive problems (heartburn, constipation, stomachache).
• Prostate and urinary infections.
• Hypertension
• Antihemorrhagic (reduces bleeding).
• Skin anti-aging (for its antioxidant and ultraviolet ray UV-protective effect).
• Strong diuretic
• High blood pressure

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