Pata De Vaca

Pata de Vaca - (leaf) - Bauhinia fortificata - This medium sized plant is best known to treat hyperglycemia. In Brazil it has been used to balance blood sugar levels in diabetics for over 60 years. It is a diuretic that combats polyuria (frequent urination) in diabetics and normalizes the frequency of urination. It is taken after meals to balance blood sugar levels. Used as a blood cleanser, it has antibacterial, antifungal and anticandida properties. It has is also been used for snake bites and skin problems.