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Valerian : Valeriana officinalis. The plant has an essential oil concentration reaches 1%, this substance is very rich in valeric acid, alcohols, terpenes and sesquiterpenes.

When the plant is fresh, valeric acid concentrations are small, but as you dried the root increases in quantity, being responsible for their pharmacological effects and its characteristic odor

Drug is considered balancing the nervous system and is especially recommended for anxiety, insomnia, tachycardia, depression, headaches and gastrointestinal spasms.

Traditionally, valerian was administered in the form of tinctures of the fresh plant or dried or infused directly into dust, but the best is currently administered in capsules or tablets.

These are the most common pharmacological effects of valerian:

a) Sedative. Improves quality of sleep due to its action on the central nervous system.

b) Relaxing nervous. It has a normalizing effect on the central nervous system of our body.

c) Antispasmodic. It is beneficial to reduce intestinal spasms associated with states of nervousness.

d) Analgesics. Valerian, having sedative and soothing components, can also be used to relieve pain.

Plantain , or Plantago lanceolata. Plantain is a plant that has many uses. Due to its high content of mucilage this plant can be used for respiratory ailments such as colds, swollen glands, sore throat, cough, hoarseness or sore throat. The best way to take is through cooking infusions of its leaves.

This famous plant is also used for conditions such conjuntivis or earache through washings. This plant also has astringent properties so their infusions can be used to stop diarrhea and irritation of the colon disease or colitis.

Opposite the seeds are also used to treat constipation due to its high content of mucilage. In the same way the plant works as a good diuretic and the juice may be advisable for diets to lose weight.

The hemostatic properties of plantain promotes coagulation of wounds thus avoiding bleeding thereof. These bleeding wounds can be both external and internal and plantain can be used for both internal as long as do not involve more than small veins or capillaries which occurs in the anal bleeding, small wounds on wounds or fistulas. For this we take a 3 times daily infusion of leaves of this plant.

Elder or Sambucus nigra. The Elderflower contains small amounts of a buttery consistency essence, tannins, mucilage and routine. It is also rich in potassium salts.

In the leaves is a glycoside that releases hydrogen cyanide, very to consider for possible toxic effects that may occur if administered in high concentration. The fruits contain lots of water, oil of elder, sugars, proteins, tannins, etc..

The flowers are sudorific and diuretic, mainly by the presence of potassium salts. Instead, the fruits have laxative properties, always loose-depending on the dose. Be careful not to exceed indicated doses as high doses can become drastic purgatives. In addition, the hydrocyanic acid is released from the glucoside present in leaves and fruit is very toxic if ingested in large quantity, so it is important to never exceed the dose prescribed by your doctor.

Among its pharmacological actions can include:

a) Antiviral. The elderberry extract administered orally reduces the duration of flu symptoms.

b) Antioxidant. The wide range of nutrients that has the elder has a significant antioxidant effect.

c) Nutritional. It is an important plant nutrients such as vitamin C and B, flavonoids, carotenoids, etc..

d) Diuretic. It has mild diuretic properties.

Salvia or Salvia officinalis. In the sage essential oil are rich in thujone, cineol and borneol. Materials are also tannic and bitter substances, resins, starch, albuminoids, phosphoric acid and the root has been found some asparagine.

In folk medicine the plant has been used to treat gastric disorders, cramps, and diarrhea tympanitis.

The essence has an antiseptic action, eupéptica and antiperspirant; has always been recognized in its effectiveness to prevent or decrease the night sweats of those with fever.

Another action that is recognized is that normalizes the menstrual function in women. And also ensures that significantly reduces blood sugar level, so it is used as hypoglycemic.

Externally is said to be astringent, by the presence of tannins, with a good antiseptic and healing.

Do not forget that with the essences must always take precautions, so you should not abuse the plant since at high doses can be neurotoxic and convulsant, also can cause skin irritation.

In general, the use of the whole plant is contraindicated in infants and people with kidney failure.

Ruda : Ruta graveolens, Arruda, Besaca. The main component which is extracted from the crude is a glycoside called routine that is mostly found in the leaves. It also removes a colorless or slightly yellow essence of intense, extremely unpleasant odor.

The virtues of this plant derived primarily from the action of the routine which is capable of increasing the resistance of blood capillaries, preventing breakage and subsequent bleeding that may occur.

It also is a plant rich in vitamin C, but that to combat scurvy is used to prevent those cases where a need to strengthen the capillaries.

The essence is emmenagogue action, ie accelerator menstruation, abortion may become, as it exerts a powerful action on the uterus. It is a very toxic substance to be handled carefully, because in case of poisoning may appear bleeding, mental confusion, digestive problems and even death can occur if the dose is excessive.

Other properties of the rough are those relating to actions has antispasmodic, sudorific and anthelmintic, although these properties are not as important nor as intense as the first.

Rosemary : Rosmarinus officinalis, Rosmarino. The essence of rosemary include, among many other elements, of camphor, which gives tonic, so it can be used in cases of alopecia by stimulating the scalp and at the same time promote hair growth.

The flowering tops acid containing coffee and rosmarinic ico, and is therefore very appropriate in the treatment of biliary dyskinesia, producing bile formation and expulsion.

It also contains flavonoids with spasmolytic activity, and so it is very useful to treat gastrointestinal spasms, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea, while having a mild diuretic effect.

The substance should be used with caution as topical level may cause redness and skin irritation; never be given by mouth can have serious consequences for the kidney. Its use is contraindicated in cases of skin diseases, pregnancy, prostatitis and gastroenteritis.

The most common pharmacological properties of rosemary are:

a) Antioxidant

b) cellular detoxifier and protector

c) Antiviral

d) Digestive

e) Carminative

f) Antipyretic

Overweight is an abnormal condition characterized by excessive accumulation of fat in the body. The concept of whether a person is overweight varies with race, sex, age, time and place. In general terms it is more common in women and after age 35 (although it can occur at any age).

To accumulate in the body fat, it is necessary that the number of calories ingested is greater than that of the worn. The body weight increase to receive and absorb excess supply, or spend less than assimilated. This will be due to exogenous causal factors (overeating and inactivity) and may also be due to factors endrógenos (glandular and endocrine) although these are not the most frequent.

Medicinal plants are a great help to combat those extra kilos, among the most beneficial plants are satisfying, are crucial in the process of thinning. In addition to whet the appetite, limit absorption of sugars and fats in the intestine. The glucomannan is widely used in dietetics for the high amount of soluble fiber which, in contact with water, swells and increases its volume 100 times. Stops hunger naturally and provides a feeling of fullness without adding calories. The fucus is recommended especially in diets strict because they are high in vitamins, minerals and trace elements are essential nutrients for the body. Among these, stands the mud, which favors the slimming process because it activates the metabolism.

Finally the Gracinia cambogia is a fruit whose skin contains an acid that causes an appetite suppressant effect, reducing the urge especially for sweets and eating between meals. It is important to consult with an expert guide in determining these plants take in search of having a healthy metabolism.

Take good care of our bodies through healthy and natural foods is an idea that catches the attention of more than one. We all know that in general, infusions help us be better on the inside, so today we tell you, what are the medicinal benefits of green tea.

We could say that one of the first benefits, help with digestion. After eating, is one of the times when you want more tea, a tea or coffee, especially after a heavy meal, to help with digestion, and green tea will help you at all times.

Helps reduce headaches, is a relaxing and is good for stress. It also assists in the process of diarrhea, gastroenteritis and other stomach problems, so it is a good regulator gastrointestinal.

If you paid attention, some toothpastes are composed of green tea, this is because tea has certain properties that help protect and care for the teeth from decay. Also works when combat cholesterol and bad acts against bad breath. We can also consider green tea as an antioxidant food completely. Another important benefit is that it helps to prevent allergies while has diuretic properties.

However, although the benefits are quite numerous, remember that if you take too much green tea, you may cause constipation, indigestion, or even caused by the protein and caffeine, sleep deprivation can generarte, so it is not advisable for people nervous. Finally, we can say that green tea if taken to infuse has a stimulating effect, but has relaxing properties if allowed to stand and cool.

The accumulation of water is a real problem that affects many people throughout the world. Because of this problem may develop a large number of diseases and medical conditions that can have a serious effect on our overall health, such as obesity, heart disease, etc..

The vast majority of people suffering from standing water, often resort to medications specifically designed to address this problem. However, many of these medications may have unwanted side effects, so many people often want to avoid them.

In this article, we explain how to treat edema in a natural way, based on what natural medicine teaches us. Let’s start!

What is edema?

Edema or dropsy, as it is called medically, is the accumulation of water in different parts of the body.

Generally, the accumulation of water is considered by doctors a clinical sign, related to a disease or underlying problem.

Natural foods to treat edema

1. Dandelion

Dandelion is one of the most widely used plants for removal of excess water in the body. Used to calm swelling and return the body to balance.

2. Corn

The decoction of the beard of corn, is used to stimulate kidney function, causing excess body water is eliminated through the urine.

3. Cherry

Medicinal properties of food equal to the above, the cherry stimulates fluid elimination by the kidneys, which prevents many potential health problems.

4. Chicory

The chicory is a plant works in the liver. In cases where retention stems from a malfunction of liver functions, this plant can be very helpful.

Today we propose to analyze other fruit, and peach has been drawn, so we focus on telling their benefits. We know it is a seasonal fruit that has its origins in China, where it now grows over 3,000 years ago, in fact, the peach has a long tradition in China, to the extent that is associated with mythology, even, to relate to immortality.

Now, getting to the point about the benefits of peach, we must highlight the skin, like the vast majority of fruit is the part where you find more minerals and vitamins. However, not everyone consumes it, because its texture is not pleasant for many people, has too many “hairs” that annoy the palate of more than one. But the benefits will be much higher, if you can take it and eat the skin.

It is an ideal food for all types of diets to lose weight, and especially for those who have heart problems or high blood pressure, this is because potassium is one element that contributes most of the peach. Also, due to its diuretic properties is good to remove fluid. On the other hand, peach also avoids the appearance of kidney stones, and in turn, contributes to fiber which is good to improve the intestinal transit and may act as a laxative.

But that’s not all peaches have more benefits, such as vitamin content, both A and C. For this reason, this fruit is a food with good antioxidant properties and helps in combating the free radicals. The peach is also good for enhancing the condition of the skin or nails, combat acne problems or to preserve the view.