Samambaia is a fern from the Amazon rainforest — known for its use with skin and nervous system conditions. It's one of the best herbal medicines available for psoriasis.One of the most interesting effects of this plant is its ability to provide UV protection in the skin with oral intake — rather than topical.Traditional applications of samambaia primarily involve upper respiratory tract infections and a wide range of skin conditions.Some of the newer research on samambaia has discovered its usefulness towards neurodegenerative conditions like Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Samabaia Care
Polypodium Leucotomos
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Medium
Soil
It is a medium-large fern that is easy to cultivate in medium light, and moist, to semi-dry soil.
Additional
Samambaia is mainly used for upper respiratory tract infections, skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo. It's also useful for neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.Samambaia can also be used as a UV-protectant (both internally and externally).Early stages of research on samambaia suggest nootropic benefits — which aline with many of its traditional uses for neurological disorders.
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