What Is Kalawalla?

Kalawalla, also known as Heliocare, Rapuani and Polypodiaceae, is an herbal supplement derived from the Polypodium leucotomos plant. This tropical fern plant is native to Central and South America (primarily Honduras) and has been used for centuries because of its medicinal and healing properties. Kalawalla is the name of the extract or food supplement which is derived from the plant.

History

• Kalawalla's usage can be traced back to the ancient Mayans, who drank it daily as a tea to cleanse their blood and rid it of any harmful toxins. Native Americans also utilized the plant's extract to combat inflammatory and skin conditions. Today, Kalawalla is used around the world to treat a variety of diseases and enhance the body's overall health.

Significance

• Although there aren't an overwhelming amount of scientific studies on Kalawalla, research conducted at Wellman Laboratories of Photomedicine, Harvard Medical School, confirms that the extract boasts antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties (their findings were published in Anticancer Research Journal---see Resources for abstract). Additionally, Kalawalla has demonstrated the ability to help regulate the immune system and improve its functioning on the whole. Within the last decade, the popularity of Kalawalla as increased and so have the number of conditions it's being used to address.

Skin Damage & Psoriasis

• Kalawalla oral supplements have shown the potential to decrease the effects of sunburn and UV damage, as well as reduce the appearance of skin aging and the threat of cancer that results from UV radiation. Kalawalla may also be beneficial to those with Eczema, Psoriasis and Vitiligo because of its ability to decrease the side effects of PUVA; a Psoralen and UVA treatment for the above, which has restricted usage (long term effects include risks of skin cancer and other harms).

Autoimmune Disorders

• Kalawalla has demonstrated the ability to help treat a number of autoimmune disorders, by restraining the cytokines which are chiefly connected to such disorders. Cytokines are signaling molecules that manage cellular communication; however an excess of cytokines can result in damage to the body's tissue and inflammation. Kalawalla has been given to patients with autoimmune disorders including: arthritis, Crohn´s disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes mellitus, Hashimoto's disease, hemolytic anemia, IgA nephropathy, Grave´s disease, lupus, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson´s, scleroderma and Sjorgren´s syndrome.

Considerations & Usage

• As with any medication or supplement, it's important to consult your doctor before starting a new regimen. Kalawalla is considered safe for people of all ages and there have been few documented side effects (indigestion and itchiness of the skin). However, the safety of Kalawalla has not been established in women who pregnant or nursing and individuals who suffer from diseases of the kidney or liver.

  In Europe, Kalawalla is actually an approved medication and covered in large part by insurance. It's typically administered in capsule form and the dosages tend to range from three to four capsules daily. Depending on the condition it's prescribed for, Kalawalla can take up to two months before sufficient results are seen.