Plukenetia volubilis herb Sacha Inchi plant

Plukenetia volubilis is a plant with somewhat hairy leaves. Plukenetia volubilis is native to the Amazon Rainforest, where it has been cultivated by indigenous people for centuries.

As of March 2010, we could not find any human published clinical trials with this herb.

Isolation, purification, and biochemical characterization of a novel water soluble protein from Inca peanut (Plukenetia volubilis L.).
J Agric Food Chem. 2002 Aug 14; Sathe SK, Hamaker BR, Sze-Tao KW, Venkatachalam M. Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences, College of Human Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1493, USA.
A water soluble storage albumin from Inca peanut Plukenetia volubilis accounted for approximately 25% (w/w) of defatted seed flour weight, representing 31% of the total seed protein. Plukenetia volubilis is a highly digestible protein in vitro.

Plukenetia volubilis herb questions
Can you tell me anything about Plukenetia volubilis. Is it, in your opinion, of any value for good health?
    Plukenetia volubilis has been eaten for centuries by indigenous people in the Amazon, therefore it should be quite safe. However, as of May 2009, we have not seen any human studies with Plukenetia volubilisi to know what health benefits it would provide.
 

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