Causes a slight increase in body temperature, encouraging the body to burn more calories. Helps to increase mental alertness, physical endurance, and has also been used as a natural appetite suppresant. Helps to relieve indigestion and abdominal cramping. Has anti-nausea action and contains substances similar to digestive enzymes to break down proteins. This bark contains salicin, a safe natural source of the aspirin-like salicylates.
Findings indicate an anabolic effect on the metabolic system.
Improves digestion and increases assimilation, assists thyroid in regulating sexual development and normalizing the activity of glands and organs. Helps cells consume energy more efficiently. Believed to inhibit water retention, enhance cellular energy, strengthen the heart, help oxygenate the blood, prevent clotting, improve brain functions and memory retention. Fights free radicals and boosts neurootransmission. Useful for the liver, kidney, blood, pancreas and spleen.