Opinions - Mulungu Bark

[mancstar]

Swim is suprised to see there isnt many posts about mulungu while on other forums its pretty popular. If there are any swimmers experienced with it would you share a bit of info about which type is prefered (shredded bark, powdered bark, extract) and favourite ways of using

Thanks

[BA]

I guess if I had something that good I'd want to keep it a secret too, boy thoses Africans

[mancstar]

Its from brazil and apparently its more effective than kava. Get on it!

[Johan73]

Originally Posted by mancstar

Swim is suprised to see there isnt many posts about mulungu while on other forums its pretty popular. If there are any swimmers experienced with it would you share a bit of info about which type is prefered (shredded bark, powdered bark, extract) and favourite ways of using

The Experiences With Mulungu (Erythrina mulungu) thread is here.
There's a really good post about dosage, actions, chemicals, uses, etc. here.

Part of it says

Originally Posted by Thirdedge

In Brazil mulungu has been used for a long time as a natural sedative. The herb is said to be able to stabilize the central nervous system. In stressful times it helps to balance and calm the nerves. The herb is also used as an antioxidant; to tone, balance and strengthen the liver.

Usage:
A decoction is commonly made of 1 teaspoon powdered herb or 2 teaspoons of cut herb per 250 ml of boiling water. Cover and reduce heat to medium so that the mixture stays at a good simmer, and keep covered for 20 minutes. Then the decoction has to be cooled, strained and consumed.

Cautions:
In traditional medicine the plant is used to lower blood pressure. Clinical research with animals has documented hypotensive actions. It is recommended that those on medications to lower blood pressure (and those with low blood pressure) use mulungu with caution and monitor their blood pressure accordingly.