Flor De Manita - [Heart, Gastrointestinal, Nervous System Health]

• The flowers are primarily processed as a tea or tincture, sometimes mixed with other herbs like chamomile and linden flowers.
  
  
• Traditionally, it’s considered a heart tonic and is used to support cardiovascular health, soothe palpitations, and manage cholesterol.
  
  
• It’s also employed to treat gastrointestinal issues, especially diarrhea and dysentery, owing to its antibacterial, antiprotozoal, and antidiarrheal properties.
  
  
• The flower and extracts may have a vasorelaxant effect (helping with anxiety and sudden fright), anti-inflammatory benefits, and slight diuretic action.
  
  
• Other uses include treatment for epilepsy, nerve calming, insomnia, depression, headaches, and as a wash or poultice for swelling, pain, and hemorrhoids.
  

Modern studies confirm the flower’s antibacterial, antiprotozoan, and antisecretory activities, supporting its traditional use for gastrointestinal ailments. One notable compound is epicatechin, which has shown action comparable to conventional diarrhea medicines in lab studies.