Chinese Health Theraphy

The verbena is a medicinal plant that is part of the family Verbenaceae. Within this category we find more than 800 different species. The particular name of this particular species is that of Verbena officinalis. The stem of the plant verbena is angled type and has a good amount of leaves that are arranged opposite each other. The period of prosperity that corresponds to the festival is the summer.

For medicinal purposes the part that takes advantage of this plant are the flowers (always collect the samples in the time prior to fruit development). In the chemical composition of this plant are considerable amounts of a glucoside known under the name of verbenalina. In addition, this species has tannins, mucilage, different scents and bitter principles.

Some of the medicinal effects for those who can appreciate the verbena in most of the world are natural sedative and analgesic. At the same time, the verbena is a plant that is indicated for treatment of rheumatism, headaches, anxiety, tachycardia, constipation and cramps.

The basic form of preparation for the festival is as an infusion. If we make a tea r is based on bena we use only a teaspoon per cup dessert. We drink a cup after each major meal of the day. If we prepare the same infusion with a 5% concentration plant, however, we can perform external washings (is an excellent preparation for eye washes. If you need a decoction to apply compresses (especially in cases of rheumatism) we boil for 10-15 minutes each plant 50g per liter of water. Apply to the skin with a clean cotton cloth.

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