Chirika Sanngo, is a shrub from the tropical forest of the Amazon, one of the most famous medicinal plants in South America. It is not only effectively used in Peruvian traditional medicine, but is also used by shamans in mystical ceremonies and various initiations, moreover, it is considered sacred in South America. The Brazilians call it “manac”, and the name occurs, according to legend, on behalf of the most beautiful girl of the Indian tribe “DUR”. Chirik Sanno flowers are as beautiful as the girl Manakan is beautiful.
But in the language of the people of Kechua “chirik” this is cold. Cold, according to shamans, who from ancient times using the plant in healing practices, which is burned out of the body with fire. Chick Sanngo is also often an integral part of Ayavask drink.
Therapeutic properties
In folk medicine, South America Sanno is used in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system; as relieving pain in spasms, in the back, uterus; In the treatment of colds and influenza, virus of yellow fever, sexually transmitted diseases. This plant cleanses blood and lymph, stimulates the lymph system, increases immunity.
Unfortunately, modern researchers write little about the plant and its benefits itself, but carefully study the chemical composition of the substances found in Chiri Sanngo. Studies of the extract Chirika Sanngo, conducted on animals (mice) in 2012 in Lima, confirmed antioxidant, antiinflammatory and accelerating regeneration of the property.
Chemical composition
In clinical studies conducted in 1991 and 1977 in Brazil, not only the above properties were identified, but also described anticoagulant (blood thinning), antimutagenic (cellular tread), antipyretic qualities. Studies of Chiri Sanngo revealed in the plant such biologically active substances as:
Bogain. Used in the treatment of drug dependence on opiates, methamphetamine and other. Reduces or eliminates opiate dependence, stimulates the production of serotin. Has a hallucinogenic effect;
Voakankin. Is a precursor for the synthesis of the sobain. Animal studies have revealed that it has reducing dependence of properties, as well as a sore. Sobogain and Voakangin are also part of the sizes in the traditional African religion of Bwiti of the Holy Plant;
Akuammidin. Suppresses the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, reduces pressure. It is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, posttraumatic stress disorders;
Escule. Inhibits the migration of cancer cells, has antimigrational effects;
Saponin. Has expectorant, diuretic and laxative properties. Active in relation to the pathogens of leishmaniosis;
Skopoletin. Has an antiinflammatory, antispasmodic effect. Carpressure regulator. Prevents fat accumulation in liver cells. Has an antifungal and antibacterial effect.
Using Chirik Sanno
Scientists only at the beginning of the way to assess the usefulness of Chirik Sanno as a medicinal plant for the treatment of not only the body, but also the soul. While the inhabitants of Peru and other South American countries use Chirika Sanango for many centuries, recognize as a plant-teacher and turn to him for knowledge of the world around him and healing.
Nowadays, traditional medicine of South America is also available for residents of the European continent. The NATIVOS GLOBAL team, which kindly provided us with research of scientific research Chirika Sanngo, specializes in herbal medicine with Amazonia plants and organizes healing and shamanistic retrites in the jungle of Peru.
