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Clover or Trifolium repens. Among the medicinal properties of the clover plant can highlight large capacity so inflammatory that is used for disorders of the airways and inflammation.

The part containing more medicinal value is the head, which is collected at the beginning of flowering. These heads are collected and dried. The content of these leaves is mostly tannins.

A good remedy for gastrointestinal problems and diarrhea is to prepare an infusion of white clover. Other medicinal properties are attributed to clover are the treatments for glandular inflammation, prophylactic against mumps and rheumatic pains.

Tea Clubs

If you likes the tea, you can prepare a handful of this herb, whether fresh or dried in a cup and add boiling water. Chill and sweeten with what you like best, honey, sugar or artificial sweetener. Although many recommend drink without any additives. This is a matter of taste.

Salads

If a prepared salads like spades, as would any other vegetable you eat green. Add lemon , oil and salt to taste. This salad can accompany other meals as well so you can mix spades with diced tomatoes, lettuce, carrots grated, etc.. Here you can put your imagination and creative touch in the preparation of salads using the clover with the properties described above.

Clover is an herb that helps in several ways, besides having a pleasant flavor, will add color and originality to your table.

Cold

If you drink the tea to combat colds, it must be prepared as described above and drink honey and adding to it a few drops of milk. Drink three or four times a day

Cat Tail : Sideritis angustifolia, Grass Terral, Zaharena. The main quality of the clump of cat’s tail is that it is an excellent vulnerary , widely used to cure all kinds of wounds and sores.

It has also been used as anti-inflammatory. In some areas of the Iberian Peninsula was regarded as a good remedy for stomach problems as it is good digestive and able to neutralize stomach acid. It is also considered spasmolytic.

As regards its properties, containing a substance with antibiotic properties and flavonoid anti-inflammatory action. It is used internally, with very good results in dyspepsia, gastritis and gastroduodenal ulcers. It has a strong anti-inflammatory action on the digestive system. Its most common application, as noted above, is the vulnerary : healing the wounds and bruises heal with amazing speed. It is useful in all sorts of scrapes, bruises, wounds (infected or not), skin ulcers and skin infections.

The plant Lycium is known worldwide for its good high (can reach up to 3 meters) and its branches populated with thorns. This species is also known as Lycium halimifolium binomial. The flowers of Lycium are colored violet and develop as a group. The fruit of the plant Lycium can be red or orange. While the most familiar species when referring to the Lycium is mentioned above (Lycium halimifolium) there is another variety which bears the name of Lycium europaeum.

The usual time of flowering plant Lycium are the months of spring . It is noteworthy, however, that the fruits of Lycium only mature when summer. At the time of carrying out the collection of the Lycium plant which most interest are the leaves and stems of the plant.

In the chemical composition of the plant of Lycium include substantial amounts of lysine and tannins. The main medical effects of Lycium plant are diuretic, antispasmodic and antitussive. In some countries this plant is often consumed as preserved with vinegar and salt (only the stems). The Lycium plant is especially useful in cases of nervous cough that resist other healing. The diuretic effect of Lycium plant, however, is moderate to mild.

To prepare an infusion made ​​from Lycium need 1g of leaves per cup of water. This drink can be taken throughout the day in small doses. If you want to make a poultice of Lycium we crush the leaves of this plant to form a compact paste. Applied externally on wounds of any kind (is particularly effective in cases of herpes).

The basil is an herb that has many medicinal type applications. This species, known by the scientific name of Ocimum basilicum, is well known in countries with warm climate. This plant is branched and has type leaf buds form. The most characteristic feature of the basil is an intense aroma and pungent perfume. The basil is used in different parts of the world to add aroma and flavor to all kinds of culinary preparations.

The heyday of the basil is concentrated in the summer months. Benefits for all the properties we can use the basil leaves from the plant in its raw state or previously dried. In the chemical composition of basil have to mention a few compounds such as cineole, eugenol, linalool and meticavicol. Some of the most important medicinal properties of basil are the digestive remedy, sedative, appetizer, spasmolytic and antitussive effect grass. Although not very frequent, basil also supports external applications to treat eczema and all types of wounds.

Some of the most widespread forms of preparation for the basil are in tincture form or essence. The basil-based infusion is prepared with a 5g of fresh leaves per cup of water to be prepared. You must add a few drops of lemon and a natural sweetener to improve the final taste a little of this preparation. The essence of basil, however, should be taken about 3 drops per day (divided into 3 doses). It is important not to exceed these doses under any circumstances (as this can create unwanted effects). This herb can also be exploited in powder form (especially to cause sneezing of a person).

The hernia is a medicinal plant of great size and strength. The binomial name given to this species is the hernia glabra. The leaves of the hernia are rather small and lanceolate. The flowers that this plant produces, moreover, are slender. The flowering season for hernia always originates in the months of spring .

The collection of medicinal purposes hernia should always be performed at the same time that originates flowering for this species. By collecting is extremely important to make the drying and storage plant in airtight jars. Some of the components that are worth highlighting in the chemical composition of this plant are saponins, coumarins and flavonoids.

The hernia is a plant known for its effects especially as a diuretic and anti-inflammatory. It also has very beneficial effects on the urinary system in general is a very good vulnerario. The hernia, in fact, you can spray all kinds of stones and kidney stones and along the urinary tract.

One of the most widespread forms of use for today’s hernia as an infusion. Those interested in preparing the plant for medicinal purposes can use a plant 50g per liter of water to be prepared. After the mixture to boil for about 10 minutes should let stand another 10 minutes until warm up slightly. The recommended dose of infusion of hernia is up to 3 cups a day. To enhance the medicinal effects of the hernia many experts recommend combination with naturism other herbs (many shops are getting ready to bring and recommended mixes for different conditions).
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Sarsaparilla is a traditional plant in terms of therapeutic properties are concerned. Its infusion medicinal extracted various capacities, among which stresses its purification capacity.

Want to know how you can benefit from this plant? Learn more …

Overweight

Two infusions of the plant per day (making around 30 grams of root per 1 liter of water) will cause significant changes in your body: eliminate more toxins to be diuretic and cleansing and improve the body’s metabolism, helping burn more fat .

Arthritis

Given that eliminates uric acid, sarsaparilla in tea is very suitable for treatments for rheumatoid arthritis. Also effective for chronic bone.

Cholesterol

As mentioned, sarsaparilla help stimulate your metabolism to burn more fat, a fact that reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood.

Lack of sexual desire

For centuries, natives of the Amazon make this plant in order to increase their virility. If you feel you need a boost in your personal life, takes a little tincture or infusion of the plant three times a day and goodbye problems. In addition, women used to relieve the weakness during menstruation.

Acne

Tired of the typical granite? Taking an infusion of the plant before you eat be contributing to your skin to burn more toxins, fighting against the accumulation of substances “waste” in your body. Also relieves the itching that causes acne.

Alcoholic beverages

If until now you thought was only possible to enjoy a good glass if it contained alcohol, try to blend into your next fruit juice prepared some of the root or rhizome of Sarsaparilla to enhance the taste of these natural drinks.

Like other plants, sarsaparilla has some precautions:

His overdose causes vomiting and dizziness.
It is indicated in cases of children

Calcium is a mineral essential: not only is the main constituent of bones and teeth, but also allows the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction, among other functions.

In this sense, did you know that watercress is still useful source of calcium? Not only are milk and its derivatives provide this mineral, but still some vegetables and fruits, for instance, watercress.

Every 100 grams of watercress, our body can benefit from about 180 grams of calcium, a significant contribution. Remember that the recommended intake is 500 to 1000 mg, according to sex (in the case of the women are elderly).

So you know to add to your salads, soups and fillings, including pizzas and cakes, watercress is a good way to eat an extra fee of calcium in your diet.

Scientific name: Petroselinum crispum

Family: Umbelliferae

Habitat: cultivated in gardens from Europe, grows in damp places and near rocks.

Parsley Characteristics: This plant is distinctly aromatic grows approx. Up to one meter in height usually the family Umbelliferae is tilted if it is for their fallen stems at the top slightly, and leaves presents slightly oval lobes, the flowers grow and fruit 5 cm approx 3cm

Main components:

We have lysine as an amino acid and compound, if we speak of acids in the parsley, is folic acid nicotine we found in the plant. And ascorbic acid (vitamin C) because its seed contains petroselinico, oleic, palmitic. Grind the leaves and fat-rich seeds, the plant provides fiber.

The minerals present are: magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc among the most important.

Parsley and their medicinal benefits in internal use

As a digestive aid considerably to expel flatulence in the intestines and stomach cramps combat and helps you feel better after every meal. In medium doses of two teaspoons in two cups of warm water during the day. On the other hand is totally Diuretic since being eliminated gradually in the water treatment followed throughout the body, commonly used in diets for weight reduction accumulation and retention, as well as for bad breath in the mouth. It is also said to have aphrodisiac properties to be consumed before sex (45 minutes ago)

Parsley and external use medicinal benefits

Acts as the eyeball-inflammatory and relieves considerably irritated eyes (red eyes) by squeezing the plant compresses and placing a dressing over the affected area.

Great for all kinds of bumps and bruises, placing plasters so that is covering and reconstructing the capillaries and rapid regeneration of the dermis. and also prevent nosebleeds.

Parsley and food benefits

They are mostly used to provide better meals, soups and salads, is widely used in Europe and Latin America.

Contraindications Parsley

Not recommended for gestating in any month of the pregnancy process, as its essential oil facilitates menstruation.

Treatment of chronic diseases – many people with chronic diseases take many medicines per day that can mostly be replaced by herbal medicines. Registered herbal formulas are very effective for pain syndromes, gastrointestinal problems, neurological problems, stress, respiratory problems, heart problems, sexual dysfunction, allergies and immune system deficiencies, and also substitutes for anti-inflammatory and antibiotics.

Reduced side effects – can take herbal remedies to reduce side effects from conventional medicines such as antibiotics and chemotherapy. The patient’s immune system can be strengthened by the herbal medicine. Over that chemotherapy reduces the number of white blood cells causing fatigue and loss of appetite, Chinese herbal medicines can be used to treat these effects.

For prevention – Chinese herbal medicine can also be used to prevent diseases, for example, a patient suffering from frequent headaches, take herbal remedies is much better than taking painkillers that only disguise the symptoms. Herbs are also used to prevent flu, premenstrual syndrome, and many other conditions.

For maintenance of a balanced health – tonifying herbs are used to increase energy and treat the aging process, increase sexual energy and aesthetic objectives

There is no cure for the cold or the flu, there are, however, various herbal remedies that can help relieve symptoms so you feel better faster. It may be difficult to tell the difference between the cold and flu. Some herbal remedies are good for cold or flu symptoms.

There are many cold remedies and using herbs. These herbs help to relax muscles, calm nerves, and hasten the healing process by helping the immune system to function more effectively.

The Psyllium
The remedy for flu Boneset is not only very good for relieving the symptoms of flu, can be used to bring relief to those who suffer from back pain and headaches as well.

The remedy includes 1 tablespoon each of boneset, skullcap and white yarrow and 1 teaspoon of psyllium seed. You also need the syrup of honey or corn and distilled water. Put the boneset, skullcap and white yarrow in a pint of water. Simmer for 30 minutes and then filtered. Add 1 tablespoon of this liquid to 1 teaspoon of psyllium seed added to a cup of boiling water. You can sweeten with corn syrup. This drink should be consumed within 30 minutes of doing so.

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