The fruit and the stem (the latter has a higher concentration of Bromelin)
HABITAT:
Originally from Central America. Today it is cultivated in all tropical regions of the world
Used Part
The fruit.
Active Principles
Proteolytic enzymes (Bromelin or bromelaína). Citric acid and malic. Vitamins A, B and C. Sugars: glucose and sucrose. Fat. Minerals: iodine, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sulfur. Abundant fiber (cellulose), in the heart.
Drug Action
Proteolytic, digestive: the Bromelin is a digestive ferment comparable to the papain and pepsin. Antiinflammatory, lipid lowering, antiplatelet. Diuretic, vitamins, high nutritional value. Dissemination agent, detergent sores.
Indications
Dyspepsia hiposecretoras, rheumatism, arthritis, gout, urolithiasis, arteriosclerosis. Bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, cystic fibrosis. In topical use: cleaning wounds and sores food. The heart of pineapple has been advocated as an adjuvant in slimming diets, for its fiber content, with action Saciantes and slightly laxative.
PREPARATION AND EMPLOYMENT
INTERNATIONAL USE
1-2 slices, always fresh, before each meal or a glass of juice
Galenica forms / Dosage
- Using food, fresh juice.
- Dry extract (5:1): 0.3 to 1 g / day.
- Dust heart of pineapple: 200 to 600 mg, half an hour before the main meal.
