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Bromelain (bromelian)
Ananas comusus
Bromelain is the proteolytic enzyme found in the pineapple.
Description of the herb bromelain kruie-produkte-ageless-herbal-products
The pineapple is a fruit produced by an evergreen perennial growing about 1 meter high and is native to Brazil.
Parts used
The juice of the ripe fruit as well as the stems are used.
Properties
The juice of the ripe fruit is acidic, cooling and soothing, which improves digestion and also acts as an uterine tonic.
It contains at least five enzymes, known as bromelains, with the main compounds being bromelain A and B. The ripe fruit also contains vitamin C (20 mg per 100 gram), sucrose and ester of caffeic and p-coumaric acid.
The bromelain in pineapples has anti-inflammatory, anti-oedemic and anti-platelet aggregation properties, as well as fibrinolytic activity. It has been shown that a small amount of bromelain is absorbed in the blood and lymph system when taken orally.
Therapeutic uses reduce, swelling, nose, operations
Internal use
Bromelain is indicated for post-operative patients to help with the acute post-operative and post-traumatic conditions of swelling, especially of the nasal and paranasal sinuses.
The juice is used for flatulence, poor digestion, excessive stomach acid, menstrual problems and constipation. The juice of the leaves is used for constipation and intestinal parasites.
Meat tenderizing products are manufactured using the bromelain, as it is most effective in breaking down proteins.
External use: None noted.
Aromatherapy and essential oil use: None noted.
Safety precautions and warnings: dyspepsia
Consuming large amounts of pineapple may cause gastric disturbances and diarrhea. Pregnant women should not use the juice ofthe fruit or leaves, as it stimulates the uterus and may cause miscarriage.
There is an increased risk of bleeding when using high amounts of bromelain together with blood thinning medication.
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