Arrowroot Powder

Arrowroot Powder is extracted from West Indian Arrowroot.

Constituents

Starch (25-27%) with respect to the fresh bulbs): as Marantaeamylum, maranta starch, medicinal arrowroot

Other constutent elements not known

Effects

Animal tests: In rats that received a Marantae-rich diet, a reduction in the increase of the cholesterol levels in the aorta and heart muscle was reported. The effect was put down to an increased elimination of bile acids.

In humans, the drug is a demulcent and soothing agent.

Uses

Used as a nutritive for infants and convalescents, a dietary aid in gastrointestinal disorders, and for diarrhea, especially in pediatrics. In folk medicine, it is used in acute diarrhea.

Ayurveda: Arrowroot is used in dysentary, diarrhea, dyspepsia, bronchitis, coughs and as a particularly nourishing food for children, the chronically ill and convalescents.

Preparation: the powder is boiled with water.

Store in tightly sealed container