Cocolmeca is often Taken as a tea for weight loss, as a diuretic, for the treatment of kidney disease, for rheumatism, as an invigorating tonic, to lower fever, and for coughs. The tea is also used as a “blood purifier”, against venereal diseases (especially syphilis), and as an “aphrodisiac” or sexual stimulant. (The extracts of certain species of the genus Smilax, notably, S. cuculmeca, are reputed to be useful for the treatment of snakebite in Central America. Interestingly, various species of the genus Smilax are used throughout the world against rheumatism and blood disorders, venereal diseases (e.g. syphilis and gonorrhea), and to treat diverse skin ailmentsCocolmeca is usually prepared as capsules, tablets, teas, tinctures, tonics and as topical washes. One or two teaspoons of the herb may be mixed with 8 ounces of water as an infusion.Disclaimer:This information is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.
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