Thread: Ajos Sacha (Mansoa Alliacea) - Experience Report & Testing

I recently read Juan's fascinating report on his week-long experience with Ajos Sacha (Mansoa Alliacea aka Garlic Vine) in Peru:
http://www.dreamviews.com/community/...ad.php?t=29076.
This inspired me to do an experiment myself with it, and post the results here.

The plant has actually been relatively well-studied scientifically (60+ studies cited), and has a long history of use in Peru & Brazil, so I feel its relatively safe to use as a tea. Here is a 20 page report that has comprehensive information on this plant (botany, plant chemicals, traditional uses, research studies, etc.)
http://www.rain-tree.com/reports/ajo...ech-report.pdf

I have found a reputable supplier (sustainable harvesting & eco-friendly), and purchased a 1lb. package of the powder, which should arrive in 2-3 days. 1 pound (453 grams) is a huge amount, so I was wondering if someone was interested in buying 1/2 lb. of it from me ($15.15 + $4.60 USPS Flat Rate Priority 2-3 day shipping), and also posting their results on this thread. That way we can have at least two posters share their experience:
http://www.rain-tree.com/ajos-sacha-powder.htm

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Properties/Actions Documented by Research:
Research has shown it is antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral, COX-inhibitor (same mechanism as NSAIDs like Ibuprofen & Asprin), & hypocholesterolemic (lowered cholesterol when rats were fed a 2% diet of it for 6 weeks).

Main Uses:
1. for arthritis and rheumatism
2. for coughs, colds, flu, pneumonia and upper respiratory conditions
3. as a general pain-reliever (headaches, muscles, joints, body aches)
4. for fevers (malaria, flu, etc.)
5. for general inflammation (external and internal)