Polypodium leucotomos is a fern plant that grows in tropical rain forests, a traditional medicine in Central America. Oral Polypodium leucotomos extract may help prevent sunburn, relieve psoriasis, and treat skin diseases and white spots. The protective properties of the plant are believed to be due to its rich antioxidant reserves.

Function of Polypodium Leucotomos Powder:

1. Treat itchy and inflamed skin (eczema). Studies have shown that taking a specific Polypodium leucotomos extract (ASAC Pharma's Anapsos) by mouth may reduce inflammation in patients with itchy and inflamed skin.

2. Dementia. Taking Polypodium leucotomos extract for 1 month may improve the mental function of patients with mild to moderate dementia.

3. Psoralen-UVA (PUVA) light damage. Psoralen is a medicine used to treat a skin disease called psoriasis. Studies have shown that taking a specific Polypodium leucotomos extract before PUVA treatment can reduce signs of skin redness and light damage. Using products containing Polypodium leucotomos extract may reduce skin damage for people with skin sensitive to psoralen.

4. Psoriasis. Studies have shown that taking Polypodium leucotomos extract may improve the symptoms of severe psoriasis.

5. Sunburn. Using Polypodium leucotomos extract-related products can reduce skin redness and signs of skin damage, and reduce sunburn.

6. Relieve the symptoms of vitiligo. Studies have shown that taking different Polypodium leucotomos extracts for 5 months can relieve the symptoms of vitiligo.

Possible side effects:

Side effects may include indigestion and itchy skin. People who are allergic to ferns should avoid products containing Polypodium leucotomos. In addition, its safety for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children, and patients with liver and kidney diseases is still unclear. If you or the person you care for belongs to one of these groups, please consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.