The benefits of greater bindweed
The greater bindweed is a medicinal plant that shares most of the characteristics of the bindweed common, only a slightly larger size. Known under the scientific name of Calystegia sepium, this species flowers almost exclusively in the summer months. The chemical composition of the greater bindweed include significant amounts of flavonoids, resins and tannins.
In the greater bindweed can find different compounds that help accelerate intestinal peristalsis (hence this plant is an excellent laxative and a very good natural laxative). Another feature of the bindweed more why many people go in his quest is his collaboration in the biliary secretion of a person and their role colagogo. By managing field bindweed greater with this ultimate goal, however, it is necessary to note that by exceeding the maximum recommended doses may produce certain undesirable symptoms (such as vomiting and severe diarrhea). In these cases, moreover, there are high risks of having patient falls into a picture of dehydration. As you consume more as a laxative bindweed is important to increase intake of fruits and vegetables. In this way it will discontinue the intake of this herbal medicine to replace foods high in nutritional value.
If we want to prepare a tea based on bindweed greater need about 10g of leaves of this plant previously crushed. We heat these powdered leaves in a cup of water and drink the contents. For best medicinal effects with this tea it is best to consume immediately before bedtime. The greater bindweed can also be administered in powder form or as a natural resin. If powdered consume the recommended dose is a maximum of 2 g per day.