Why Yamoa?
Yamoa has been traditionally used by tribes in Africa to aid in the recovery from respiratory and allergic conditions.
Made from the ground bark of the Funtumia Elastica gum tree (Silk Rubber Tree) found only in West Africa, it contains no other additives or fillers.
Yamoa has antioxidant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibiotic properties because it contains anthocyanins, flavonoids, tannins, natural anti-fungals and unique polysaccharides which stimulate the immune system and has even shown potential in the lab to fight infectious disease.
Made from the ground bark of the Funtumia Elastica gum tree (Silk Rubber Tree) found only in West Africa, it contains no other additives or fillers.
Yamoa has antioxidant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibiotic properties because it contains anthocyanins, flavonoids, tannins, natural anti-fungals and unique polysaccharides which stimulate the immune system and has even shown potential in the lab to fight infectious disease.
How to use Yamoa™
Capsule:
One capsule twice a day (morning and evening) with water.
Most people find they get results within the first month. 60 capsules will last approximately one month for adults. Research indicates optimum results will be achieved after two months.
Powder:
Mix entire contents of one bottle of Yamoa powder with a 1lb jar of honey. Take one teaspoon twice a day.
One capsule twice a day (morning and evening) with water.
Most people find they get results within the first month. 60 capsules will last approximately one month for adults. Research indicates optimum results will be achieved after two months.
Powder:
Mix entire contents of one bottle of Yamoa powder with a 1lb jar of honey. Take one teaspoon twice a day.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What exactly is Yamoa™?
Yamoa™ Powder comes in 30gm containers of pure Funtumia elastica ground bark powder. The Yamoa™ Capsules contain 500mg pure Funtumia elastica ground bark powder, 10mg Magnesium stearate B.P., and a vegan cellulose capsule
2. What added ingredients are in Yamoa™?
Yamoa™ powder 30gm contains pure Funtumia elastica bark powder. The capsules are pure powder with a small amount of magnesium stearate as an anti-caking agent, and a cellulose (vegan) capsule.
3. How do I take Yamoa™?
POWDER: Mix the entire contents of the 30gm bottle thoroughly with an average size jar of honey, about 1lb (454gm). Stir well until the powder is completely mixed, also stir the mixture each time you use it. Adults: One 5 ml standard teaspoonful twice a day for one month continuously. Children: under the age of 12: Half a 5ml teaspoon twice a day for one month continuously. OR take 1/4 of a 5ml teaspoon of powder twice a day with a glass of water or fruit juice, tea or any beverage, an eighth of a teaspoon for children. FOR BEST RESULTS, FINISH ENTIRE MIXTURE EVEN IF RELIEF IS FOUND AT AN EARLY STAGE OF TREATMENT.
CAPSULES: Adults: 1 capsule twice a day (morning and evening) with water. Children aged 12 and under: 1/2 capsule twice a day (morning and evening) mixed in honey or jam, maple syrup or other foodstuff to mask bitter taste. If the child is old enough to swallow the capsule, only half of the powder will require mixing with honey (or other). IT IS IMPORTANT NOT TO STOP YOUR OR YOUR CHILDS CURRENT MEDICATION WITHOUT YOUR DOCTORS ADVICE.
4. What are the optimum times for taking Yamoa™?
The guide is really just twice a day, at a decent interval of a good 6-8 hours - it does not have to be specifically at mealtimes, although people usually find it easier not to forget to take the dose if taken at these benchmarks in the day.
5. Do I mix it in honey as and when required, or all in one go when I first receive it?
The pure Yamoa™ should be emptied completely into the honey and mixed thoroughly, then stirred before each dose is taken. Using the right amount of honey/jam (approx. 1lb/454gm) ensures that the correct dose is taken. Please remember a child's dose is half a teaspoon of the mixture, and the mixture will be taken over approximately 2 months in all for a child.
6. Can it be taken with anything else other than honey?
You can mix it with a jam, brown rice syrup, pure maple syrup, water or any beverage. It can also be sprinkled into baby cereals or yoghurt for young children or babies - honey is not recommended for babies under 1 year due to the risk of Botulism (bacteria in honey). Yamoa™ tastes bitter, so it is better mixed with something sweet. If you are a diabetic, you are best advised to mix it with a low sugar carrier. We have Yamoa™ in Capsule form, which is ideal for people who cannot take Yamoa™ mixed in honey.
7. How many pots will a complete treatment consume?
Most people find they get results within the first two months. Some people obviously need more than two months, but some people do take the powder for longer for a variety of reasons. Many people experience changes in their condition within the first two weeks, but it is best to take the mixture until the course is finished entirely.
8. Is it a permanent solution or does the treatment need to be repeated every year for hay fever sufferers?
It has been a long-term solution for many people. We tend generally to supply second courses to people who are re-ordering on behalf of their friends or relatives rather than themselves, but obviously some people may require follow-up treatment consecutively or the following season. Others tend to buy again for themselves to have the product to hand 'just in case'. It is a very subjective remedy, and we cannot categorically say that you will only need the one course.
9. I have had asthma for many years, and I am in the senior age bracket, will Yamoa™ help me?
We have found that people who have had their condition for many years, and who are in the senior age bracket, have generally required more than one course of Yamoa™ before beginning to feel substantial benefits. This may be down to the fact that the condition is long-standing, and that an older person has a longer history of illness and stress, which may mean a reduced immune system capacity, which may make it harder to recover from a condition as quickly as a younger person or a child.
With this in mind, it may mean that although Yamoa™ may not appear to improve your condition within a month, it may need longer to establish its healing properties and boost your immune system against the triggers which cause your asthma. Persevering with Yamoa™ for more than one month may therefore bring better results.
10. How far in advance of the hay fever season should I take Yamoa™?
Hay fever sufferers have been known to take Yamoa™ in the winter, and it has remained effective for the following hay fever season. Others have found relief from their symptoms after taking it at the beginning of the season. Others find they take it at the beginning of the season each year. Most people who take it whilst they are suffering symptoms, find relief within a couple of weeks of taking it. It is always recommended to take the dose every day until the course is finished completely even if relief is found early on in treatment. One course (two months) is usually enough for one person.
11. Does it have any known side effects?
We have had isolated reports (from single people) of a reaction of a rash, water-retention, a tickly cough, stomachache and palpitations (when taking blood pressure tablets also).
Some people may respond initially to Yamoa™ with what is termed as a 'healing reaction' (sometimes known as a healing 'crisis' or Herxheimer reaction). This is when symptoms seem to worsen before they start to improve, and it can be quite alarming for some people, particularly asthma sufferers. Please bear this in mind, and although it is rare with Yamoa™, it is common with many complimentary therapies. Please be sure, particularly if you suffer from respiratory attacks such as in asthma, that you always carry your emergency medication with you at all times, even if you feel Yamoa™ has helped you combat your condition.
We do not recommend you take Yamoa™ if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you are on blood pressure medication.
We also do not recommend mixing the powder with honey or another sweet carrier if you suffer from fungal infections in the respiratory tract (see Powder versus Capsules questions below).
If you find you are experiencing any adverse symptoms from taking Yamoa™, please let us know. Please see our 'drug interactions' question.
12. Are there any known drug interactions with Yamoa™?
We have had feedback from one lady regarding a possible interaction between Yamoa™ and her daily dose of 0.5mg of Norvasc (blood pressure medication), resulting in palpitations which increased in severity the longer she used the powder. She ceased use of the powder, and her palpitations disappeared after a few days. This is the only drug interaction we know of to date.
Tests to establish whether it could interact with any one medication taken by any given individual are impossible to conduct due to the enormity of the task (there are so many drugs and drug combinations being taken), that we cannot give a conclusive guarantee that this will never happen, therefore it is strictly your decision as to whether you will go ahead and use Yamoa™ whilst on your current medications.
If you experience any signs that an adverse reaction is happening to you when you take Yamoa™, you must stop immediately and consult your healthcare specialist, and inform us so that we can advise others of possible interactions.
13. Is there anyone Yamoa™ is NOT suitable for?
We do not recommend that pregnant or breastfeeding women or people on High Blood pressure medications take Yamoa™
14. Is it safe? What tests have been done on it?
Yamoa™ has been microbiologically analysed to clinically confirm that it is free from nasties such as Salmonella and E-Coli, Faecal Coliforms and Faecal streptococci. The conclusion to the tests was: "The analyses undertaken provided no evidence of the presence of pathogenic bacteria on any of the samples examined".
Further research (Graff JC et al, Polysaccharides derived from Yamoa™ (Funtumia elastica) prime γδ T cells in vitro and enhance innate immune responses in vivo, Int Immunopharmacol (2009), doi:10.1016/j.intimp.2009.07.015) found that Yamoa™ in fact "may be effective as therapeutic innate immunostimulants in Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infection and potentially other infectious disease settings."
It has also been tested by the Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine (MINISTRY OF HEALTH), Ghana, by S. Osafaro-Mensah MSc. These tests were performed between 1996 and 1998. Mr Osafaro's conclusions to the tests were "The investigation and clinical trials conducted have shown that Yamoa™ is safe for human use...and when the bark is dried it can be safely stored for up to 6yrs before being ground for use".
A peer reviewed scientific research paper, (Graff JC et al, Polysaccharides derived from Yamoa™ (Funtumia elastica) prime γδ T cells in vitro and enhance innate immune responses in vivo, Int Immunopharmacol (2009), doi:10.1016/j.intimp.2009.07.015) conducted by Montana State University's Molecular Biology department determined that Yamoa™ "appears safe" with "no evidence of toxic or other adverse effects".
Jodi Hedges, one of the lead researchers on Yamoa™ explained when interviewed, "We think that in vivo the main response to polysaccharides is that they prime the cells, to better respond to other signals. They do not overtly stimulate the cells, and they do not induce inflammatory cytokines. Targeting these gd T cells and NK cells is nifty because these cells are not the source of strong damaging cytokines like IL-1, IL-6 and TNFa, these come from macrophages. gd T cells and NK cells are anti-inflammatory in many situations, and polysaccharides may enhance that capacity as well. Macrophages are not known for this, but also do not appear to be a primary target for these polysaccharides (if they were, we would see more inflammation not less).”
15. What are the benefits to taking the capsules over the loose powder?
The main differences are the ease of use, the ability to maintain an accurate dosage and the compatibility with a strict sugar or carbohydrate free diet, such as that of a diabetic or someone trying to lose weight, or even someone who needs to avoid sugars due to candidiasis, etc.
If you suffer from fungal infections in the respiratory tract, it is better to take the capsules than the honey mixture, or at least do not mix the loose powder into honey or a sweet carrier as the sugar will only exacerbate the condition and it may become worse rather than improve. If you do not know whether you are suffering from a fungal infection, it may be better to opt for the capsules to err on the side of caution.
16. What are the benefits to taking the loose powder over the capsules?
The loose powder is better for those suffering from seasonal allergies or hay fever when mixed with a local honey, as the honey will itself help to strengthen the immune system against local pollens. It is also more suitable for those suffering from conditions such as MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) as it does not have the added presence of magnesium stearate, as in the capsules.
If you suffer from fungal infections in the respiratory tract, it is better to take the capsules than the honey mixture, or at least do not mix the loose powder into honey or a sweet carrier as the sugar will only exacerbate the condition and it may become worse rather than improve. If you do not know whether you are suffering from a fungal infection, it may be better to opt for the capsules to err on the side of caution.
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Your search for a natural solution to respiratory allergies may well be over. Yamoa™ is a traditional herbal supplement made from the bark of the Funtumia elastica (silk-rubber tree).
For generations, it’s been used to help calm the immune system and restore balance - so you no longer overreact to everyday triggers like pollen, dust, pets, or pollution. Taken daily for just a few short weeks, many users find lasting relief from symptoms such as sneezing, wheezing, and congestion.
Unlike many over-the-counter options, Yamoa™ gets to the root cause rather than masking symptoms. It’s completely natural, non-drowsy, and has no known side effects. Choose the powder if you prefer to mix it into food or drink, or capsules for convenience on the go.
A short two-month course can often bring long-term results - even for those who’ve struggled with allergies for years. Breathe easy, naturally, with Yamoa™.
What It Is
Yamoa™ is a natural supplement derived from the bark of the Funtumia elastica (silk-rubber tree), traditionally used for generations to support respiratory health. Available in both powder and capsule formulations, it provides flexibility in how you take it — mix into food or drink, or swallow in capsule form.
Why It Works
Yamoa™ contains a unique mix of naturally occurring compounds, including polysaccharides, anthocyanins, and tannins. These bioactive molecules help modulate the immune system so it becomes less reactive to everyday irritants such as pollen, dust mites, pet dander, or air pollution. In clinical observation, users may see symptom relief within a few weeks of daily use.
Who It’s For
- Individuals suffering from respiratory allergies including seasonal allergies, hay fever, or rhinitis/sinusitis.
- People sensitive to pet dander, mould spores, dust mites, or pollution.
- Anyone seeking a more natural, long-term approach rather than continual symptomatic relief.
Highlights
- Supports healthy respiratory function
- Aims to reduce the body’s overreaction to common triggers
- Encourages long-term balance in the immune response
- Non-drowsy, with no known common side effects
- Suitable for adults and children
- Available in traditional pure powder and convenient vegan capsules
- Versatile - can be taken with food/in smoothies/as tea or neat
Ingredients:
Capsules: Funtumia elastica bark powder: 500 mg; Magnesium stearate (B.P.): 10 mg; Cellulose capsule shell: 100 mg (vegan).
Powder: 100% Funtumia elastica bark powder; no added excipients in the powder form.
Dosage (Adults):
Powder: 0.5 g (¼ teaspoon) twice a day
Capsules: 1 capsule, twice a day (morning & evening)
Dosage (Children under 12 years):
Powder: half the adult dose (i.e. ~0.25 g twice a day)
Capsules: ½ capsule twice a day, or mix powder from half a capsule in food/honey/jam
Further Reading:
- Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of Funtumia elastica
- Polysaccharides derived from Yamoa (Funtumia elastica) prime gammadelta T cells in vitro and enhance innate immune responses in vivo
- Polysaccharides isolated from Açaí fruit induce innate immune responses
- Isolation, characterization and antiplasmodial activity of steroidal alkaloids from Funtumia elastica (Preuss) Stapf
- Antifungal property and phytochemical screening of the crude extracts of Funtumia elastica and Mallotus oppositifolius
Safety / Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children and pets - Do not exceed the stated recommended dose - Consult a health professional if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or having medical conditions - Food supplements do not prevent, treat, or cure diseases
Purity / Contaminant Controls:
Free from heavy metals, Salmonella, E. coli, Coliform, Streptococci
| Formulations | Powder, Capsules |
| Powder Size / Weight | 30 g per container (pure bark powder) |
| Capsule Count | 14, 60 or 120 capsules |
| Recommended Course / Duration | Initial course: 2 months |
| Storage Conditions | Store below 25 °C in a cool, dry place |
| Active compounds / Phytochemistry | Contains naturally-occurring polysaccharides, anthocyanins, tannins in the bark matrix |
| Typical Onset / Time to Effect | Many users report noticing benefit within first month, but 2-month course is recommended for full effect |
Manufactured in the UK to GMP standards.
Yamoa Funtumia Elastica for Animals
Dosage for larger animals is weight-dependent. For horses, please see Dosage Guidelines. We offer a bulk discount for horses. For smaller animals such as dogs and cats, please use the child's dose as outlined above. Please read our Disclaimer before purchasing this product.
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