Polypodium leucotomos

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Also known as:  Anapsos;  Calaguala;  Kalawalla;  Samambaia

 

Description

Polypodium leucotomos is a type of Herb.  Botanically it is a fern.  It is native to northern Honduras and other parts of Central America.

 

Botanical Name

 Polypodium leucotomos (also known as  Phlebodium decumanum or Polypodium aureum) from the Polypodiaceae family.

 

Part Used

 Rhizome

 

Health Benefits of Polypodium leucotomos

Immune System

 Polypodium leucotomos may down-regulate excessive activity of Helper T-Cells - TH1.  [1]

 Polypodium leucotomos may inhibit the ability of Ultra-Violet Radiation (UV-B form) to cause Cancer - Skin.  [2]

 

Skin

 Polypodium leucotomos may alleviate Polymorphous Light Eruption.  [3]

 Polypodium leucotomos may alleviate Psoriasis (by inhibiting the excessive activity of TH1 Helper T-Cells that occurs during Psoriasis).  [4]

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