Achiote Powder - Urinary, Bladder & Probiotic Digestive Support* The Petz Kitchen
ACHIOTE is a low growing sustainable tree that is found prominently in the South American rain forests. It produces a distinct prickly red orange pod which contains the achiote fruit and seeds, and are classified as super foods, super fruits and adaptogens. ACHIOTE is a popular herb in Peruvian medical systems, also referred to as annatto and achiote.
ACHIOTE is used in South American traditional medical systems to help address conditional needs related to wounds, inflammation and inflammatory diseases, for skin infections and for digestive disorders. It is both water and fat soluble, so it can be used both internally and externally.
ACHIOTEis used therapeutically in South American traditional medical system for a wide variety of wellness applications including
prostate, bladder, kidney and urogenital infections and disorders (acute cystitis, prostatitis, etc.)
for heart burn, acid reflux, GERD and all types of ulcers (both inflammation and wound healing)
as a topical anti-septic and anti-inflammatory for skin, ear and eye infections of all types,
the roots are used for digestive dysfunction, including stomach ache, constipation and diarrhea,
as a diuretic for urinary retention (straining, inability to urinate),
for bladder tissue integrity (incontinence),
for liver inflammation and dysfunction including liver disease and hepatitis,
for kidney dysfunction,
to help eliminate uric acid, for high blood pressure and cholesterol,
The seeds are used as an expectorant for phlegm and colic and to reduce fever, for bone health and strength (may help re-mineralize and strengthen bones),
for conditional needs related to Candida,
as a natural plant based antibiotic and steroid,
for fever,
for epilepsy,
for burns and scars (old or new potential skin reparative actions),
for its skin are and anti-aging potential benefits (for its high antioxidant and ultra-violet ray (UV) ray protective effects,
as a blood cleanser,
for parasitic infections,
for influenza,
for mouth, throat and lung disorders (sore throat, tonsillitis),
for pleurisy (inflammation of membranes in the lungs)
ACHIOTEhas been well studied worldwide and its documented healthy, natural plant chemicals include, what we refer to as a great anti? panel:
antioxidant
antimicrobial
antiseptic
astringent
anti-bacterial
anti-fungal
antacid
anti-mutagenic
anti-inflammatory
anti-Candidal
antibiotic
alternative plant based steroid
plus
digestive stimulant and smooth muscle relaxant
diuretic
hepatoprotective (liver protector)
anti-rheumatic
hypocholesterolemic (lowers cholesterol)
insect repellant
anti-emetic
anti-dysenteric
febrifuge (lowers fever)
hypotensive (lowers blood pressure)
anti-venereal
vulnerary (wound healer)
analgesic
anti-coagulant (blood thinner)
anti-spasmodic (promotes smooth muscle tissue)
anti-convulsant (anti-seizure)
antidote to poisons
anti-parasitic
cardio-tonic (strengthens heart function)
anti-asthmatic,
anti-edema
ACHIOTEcan commonly be found in numerous products in North America and worldwide, as it is used as food flavoring, as a food colorant and preservative, to ferment food, as an emollient in body care products and as an antioxidant oil.
Because it is used worldwide in foods and body care products, Achiote has been very studied for its potential health and wellness benefits
ACHIOTE has a diverse nutritional and natural plant chemical profile which includes strongly antioxidant, mixed alpha, beta and apoco carotenoids and anti-mutagenic (most notable are bixin, norbixin and tocotrienol), terpenes and terpenoids, a variety of natural phyto-acids including folic, amino, ellagic, tomentosic and salicylic acids, sterols and flavonoids, probiotics and fructo oligo saccharides (referred to as FOS), digestive enzymes, probiotics, glycosaminoglycans, aliphatic aromatic compounds, inulin, geraniin, minerals including calcium, iron, phosphorous, Vitamins B2, B3, C and E, beta-carotene, cyanidins, essential oils, hydroquinone's, saponins, tannins, tryptophan, lysine, and high protein and fiber content.
ACHIOTE is an adaptogen. An adaptogen performs an alterative action and may help the body deal with and build resistance to stress. Adaptogens are highly specialized class of plants which help carry out what we call the 3> R function, or Read, Repair, Restore.
ACHIOTE may help read dysfunction and deficiency, work to help nutritionally and phytochemically repair deficiencies as well as work to help restore homeostasis-or body system balance.
INGREDIENTSAchiote Powder
Achiote has a bitter taste and your pet may not consume if it is not mixed with other foods.
Available in 2 oz. shakers and 4 oz., and 8 oz. pouches.
CONTRAINDICATIONSDo not give to pregnant or nursing dogs and cats.
DRUG INTERACTIONSNone reported. May interact with cardiovascular, hypotensive, hypoglycemic and blood pressure lowering medications.
CAUTIONSCautioned for pets diagnosed with hyperkalemia (rare) and hypoglycemia as It might raise blood sugar levels and may potentiate medications used to treat hypertension.
DIRECTIONS FOR USEAdd powder to your dog or cat's meal daily.Best if added to canned wet food, home prepared meals and treats, raw, dehydrated or hybrid diets.
PET'S WEIGHT AMOUNT 1x DAILY1-10 lbs 1/8 tsp11-25 lbs 1/4 tsp26-50 lbs 1/2 tsp51-75 lbs 3/4 tsp76+ lbs 1 tspUse for at least 30 days to see initial results.
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