The dark red sap of C. lechleri, a tree found in many regions of South America, has been used in traditional medicine for wound healing and gastric ulcers. SP-303, a mixture of proanthocyanidin oligomers derived from the plant, was found effective in the treatment of traveler's diarrhea and diarrhea experienced by AIDS patients.Now known as crofelemer, it is has been approved by the FDA to treat AIDS-associated diarrhea.

Studies done in animals showed that C.lechleri reduced the size of gastric ulcers and also decreased the time required for wound healing, but human data are lacking. Laboratory studies indicate that it can kill cancer cells, but no studies have been done in humans.

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SP-303

Crofelemer
To treat diarrhea
Clinical trials have shown that C. lechleri is effective for traveler's diarrhea and diarrhea experienced by AIDS patients.

To treat cancer
Lab studies suggest that C. lechleri can kill cancer cells, but human data are lacking.

To treat viral infections
One clinical trial found that topical C. lechleri was no more effective than placebo for recurrent genital herpes lesions in AIDS patients.

To treat gastric ulcers
Animal studies suggest that C. lechleri may reduce the size of gastric ulcers, but studies have not been conducted in humans.

For wound healing
There are no studies in humans that support this use, but animal studies suggest C. lechleri can decrease the time required for wound healing.

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