Epazote

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Epazote Tea (Loose) 4 oz 515092 $18.65
8 oz 515093 $30.17
Epazote Tea 25 tea bags 515094 $21.06
50 tea bags 515095 $32.81
Epazote Cream 2 oz 515096 $27.70
Epazote - Salve Ointment 2 oz 515097 $34.40
Epazote Glycerite Liquid Extract (1:5) 1 oz - No Flavor 522437 $19.28
1 oz - Strawberry 522438 $21.32
1 oz - Vanilla 522439 $21.32
1 oz - Chocolate 522440 $21.32
1 oz - Mint 522441 $21.32
Epazote - 450 mg 100 capsules 515089 $24.74
Epazote Powder 4 oz 515090 $29.82
1 oz 515091 $14.90

• Effectively repels insects, supports wounds, avoids irritations, calms nerves, help stimulates digestion and much more.


• Repels insects, supports wounds, avoids irritations, calms nerves, help stimulates digestion and much more.
Epazote is an annual herb that grows to about one meter in height. It has multi-branched, reddish stems covered with small, sharply toothed leaves. Epazote bears numerous small yellow flowers in clusters along its stems. Following the flowers, it produces thousands of tiny black seeds in small fruit clusters. It is easily spread and re-grown from the numerous seeds it produces which is why some consider it an invasive weed. The whole plant gives off a strong and distinctive odor.

Epazote is native to Mexico and the tropical regions of Central and South America where it is commonly used as a culinary herb and a useful plant. It has been widely naturalized throughout the world and can be found growing in parts of the southern United States. In Brazil the plant's name is erva-de-santa-maria or mastruco; in Peru its called paico. It is known throughout Mexico and Latin America as epazote. The Siona name of this plant means disinfectant and here in America it is referred to as wormseed - both referring to it long history of use as a disinfectant.

In the Yucatan, indigenous Indian groups have long used epazote for bloating, asthma, excessive mucus, chorea (a type of rheumatic fever that affects the brain) and other nervous afflictions. The Tikuna Indians in the Amazon use it to expel intestinal worms and as a mild laxative. The Siona-Secoya and Kofan Indian tribes in South America also use epazote for intestinal worms (usually by taking one cup of a leaf decoction each morning before eating for three consecutive days). The Kofan Indians also use the plant as a perfume-tying it to their arm for an "aromatic" bracelet. (However, most s consider the smell of the plant quite strong and objectionable - calling it skunk-weed!) Creoles use it as a disinfectant for children and a cold symptom supporter for adults while the Wayapi use the plant decoction for stomach upsets and internal hemorrhages caused by falls. In Piura a leaf decoction is used to expel intestinal gas, as a mild laxative, as an insecticide, and as a natural supportive for cramps, joint pain, hemorrhoids, intestinal worms and nervous disorders. Some indigenous tribes bathe in a decoction of epazote to help support fever and will also throw a couple of freshly uprooted green plants onto their fires to drive mosquitoes and flies away.

In herbal health systems throughout Latin America epazote is a popular household supportive used to rid children and adults of skin bumps or rashes. The plant can also be used in cooking - it is said to help avoid intestinal gas if the leaves are cooked and/or eaten with beans and other common gas-forming foods. The leaves and seeds of epazote have long been used in Central and South medicine. In Brazilian herbal health, it is considered an important supportive for coughs, asthma, coughs and other upper respiratory complaints; for angina, to help support intestinal gas, to help promote sweating and as a general digestive aid. It can be used to help support similar complaints in Peruvian herbal health today. Local people in the Amazon region in Peru also soak the plant in water for several days and use it as a topical joint pain supportive. In other South herbal health systems the plant can be used to help support asthma, coughs, diarrhea, dysentery, and menstrual disorders. Externally it can be been used as a wash for hemorrhoids, bruises, wounds, contusions and fractures.

The plant's ability to expel intestinal worms has been attributed to the essential oil of the seed and "Oil of Chenopodium" has been tried for several centuries worldwide as a disinfectant. The therapeutic dose of the essential oil however does have other toxic effects, therefore it fell from favor as an internal supportive many years ago.

The aerial portions of epizote (also known as Mexican wormseed or wormseed) have been used, health-wise, for disorders of the liver and GI tract. Specifically, this herb has been useful as a disinfectant. Epazote is a bitter herb that contains ascaridole, geraniol, cymene, terpinene, methyl salicylate, butyric acid, and triterpenes.

Recently, the Southwestern custom of adding a pinch of the leaves when cooking pinto beans to help support flatulence significantly has received considerable attention. It seems to be effective. Further, most Central Mexicans and Indians traditionally grow this plant near their kitchen so it will always be readily available. While a small amount will enhance flavor, too much may cause bitterness. In China, a similar species can be used as a tea for the support for fevers including those of the malarial kind.

Epazote is an annual herb that grows to about one meter in height. It has multi-branched, reddish stems covered with small, sharply toothed leaves. Epazote bears numerous small yellow flowers in clusters along its stems. Following the flowers, it produces thousands of tiny black seeds in small fruit clusters. It is easily spread and re-grown from the numerous seeds it produces which is why some consider it an invasive weed. The whole plant gives off a strong and distinctive odor.

Epazote is native to Mexico and the tropical regions of Central and South America where it is commonly used as a culinary herb and a useful plant. It has been widely naturalized throughout the world and can be found growing in parts of the southern United States. In Brazil the plant's name is erva-de-santa-maria or mastruco; in Peru its called paico. It is known throughout Mexico and Latin America as epazote. The Siona name of this plant means disinfectant and here in America it is referred to as wormseed - both referring to it long history of use as a disinfectant.

In the Yucatan, indigenous Indian groups have long used epazote for bloating, asthma, excessive mucus, chorea (a type of rheumatic fever that affects the brain) and other nervous afflictions. The Tikuna Indians in the Amazon use it to expel intestinal worms and as a mild laxative. The Siona-Secoya and Kofan Indian tribes in South America also use epazote for intestinal worms (usually by taking one cup of a leaf decoction each morning before eating for three consecutive days). The Kofan Indians also use the plant as a perfume-tying it to their arm for an "aromatic" bracelet. (However, most s consider the smell of the plant quite strong and objectionable - calling it skunk-weed!) Creoles use it as a disinfectant for children and a cold symptom supporter for adults while the Wayapi use the plant decoction for stomach upsets and internal hemorrhages caused by falls. In Piura a leaf decoction is used to expel intestinal gas, as a mild laxative, as an insecticide, and as a natural supportive for cramps, joint pain, hemorrhoids, intestinal worms and nervous disorders. Some indigenous tribes bathe in a decoction of epazote to help support fever and will also throw a couple of freshly uprooted green plants onto their fires to drive mosquitoes and flies away.

In herbal health systems throughout Latin America epazote is a popular household supportive used to rid children and adults of skin bumps or rashes. The plant can also be used in cooking - it is said to help avoid intestinal gas if the leaves are cooked and/or eaten with beans and other common gas-forming foods. The leaves and seeds of epazote have long been used in Central and South medicine. In Brazilian herbal health, it is considered an important supportive for coughs, asthma, coughs and other upper respiratory complaints; for angina, to help support intestinal gas, to help promote sweating and as a general digestive aid. It can be used to help support similar complaints in Peruvian herbal health today. Local people in the Amazon region in Peru also soak the plant in water for several days and use it as a topical joint pain supportive. In other South herbal health systems the plant can be used to help support asthma, coughs, diarrhea, dysentery, and menstrual disorders. Externally it can be been used as a wash for hemorrhoids, bruises, wounds, contusions and fractures.

The plant's ability to expel intestinal worms has been attributed to the essential oil of the seed and "Oil of Chenopodium" has been tried for several centuries worldwide as a disinfectant. The therapeutic dose of the essential oil however does have other toxic effects, therefore it fell from favor as an internal supportive many years ago.

Dosage: For worms take 1-4 grams of the powdered seeds as a single dose, once or twice a day for three days with a purgative such as cascara, senna or rhubarb root.
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Hannah
ZIN: 515096 - Epazote Cream  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020.
  Review
Eric
ZIN: 522441 - Epazote Glycerite Liquid Extract (1:5)  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2018.
  perfect
don
ZIN: 515094 - Epazote Tea  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2018.
  works great
Kathryn
ZIN: 515097 - Epazote - Salve Ointment  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2018.
  Kathryn
Myron
ZIN: 522440 - Epazote Glycerite Liquid Extract (1:5)  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2017.
  Wonderful Product!
Elizabeth
ZIN: 522437 - Epazote Glycerite Liquid Extract (1:5)  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2016.
  very positive
Carrie
ZIN: 522439 - Epazote Glycerite Liquid Extract (1:5)  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2015.
  Thank you!
James
ZIN: 515092 - Epazote Tea (Loose)  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2014.
  Wonderful!
riepair
ZIN: 515093 - Epazote Tea (Loose)  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2014.
  very satisfied
Jason
ZIN: 522438 - Epazote Glycerite Liquid Extract (1:5)  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2014.
  happy
Milena
ZIN: 515090 - Epazote Powder  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2014.
  works
Rachelle
ZIN: 515091 - Epazote Powder  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2011.
  Satisfied!
Jeffrey
ZIN: 515095 - Epazote Tea  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2010.
  Good!
Phyliss
ZIN: 522440 - Epazote Glycerite Liquid Extract (1:5)  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2010.
  works great!
Kathryn
ZIN: 515089 - Epazote - 450 mg  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2009.
  hola

hola, I am a indigenist from the yucatan peninsula, and the Epazote leaves been used for my family for many years, for tapeworms we use the leaves and the seeds, and also reduce flatulance, thats why we alway cook the beans. well I am soo glad that one of our many medicinal plants are introduced to other countrys. excelente.

Dawnmarie
ZIN: 522437 - Epazote Glycerite Liquid Extract (1:5)  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2008.
  Epazote Glycerite Liquid Extract (1:5) - No Flavor
Ad
ZIN: 515096 - Epazote Cream  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2008.
  very positive
Johnny
ZIN: 515090 - Epazote Powder  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2005.
  excellent!
Caitlin
ZIN: 515093 - Epazote Tea (Loose)  Verified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2002.
  Good Value

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