Black-jack

Active Properties

Blackjack is rich in beta-carotene and vitamin E. It also contains anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-gastrointestinal bacterial coumarins, flavonols and stilbenoids (flavonoids), phytosterols, polyacetylenes, and triterpenes, as well as saponins.

Therapeutic Actions

Black-jack may reduce risk of heart disease, cholesterol abnormalities, diabetes, and high blood pressure. The herb may also alleviate respiratory infections, and diarrhea. It reduces belly fats, and prevents digestive disorders. It improves memory loss and has anti-aging properties. It stimulates excretion of uric acid from the blood and cleanses the kidneys. It prevents ulcers. Black-jack can also be used to treat opportunistic infections associated with HIV/AIDS. It enhances the immune system, it may prevent and treat breast and prostate cancers. Black-jack can also be eaten as a vegetable like spinach. This helps to prevent and treat colon cancer. Fresh leaves from the plant can be crushed and applied on wounds.