Fedegoso: what it is for (and how to make the tea)

Fedegoso is a medicinal plant popularly used as a home remedy for constipation, urinary tract infections or menstrual cramps, as it is rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins and phenolic compounds, with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, diuretic and laxative properties.

The scientific name of fedegoso is Western Cassia or Western Seine, and the normally used parts of this medicinal plant are the leaves and roots, for preparing tea or decoction. Fedegoso seeds can also be used, however, they can be toxic to the body when consumed in excessive quantities.

Fedegoso, also known as black coffee or shaman leaf, can be purchased at herbalists, health food stores or compounding pharmacies, and should be used under the guidance of a doctor or other health professional who has experience with the use of plants. medicinal.

What is it for

fedegoso is indicated for:

• Fever;
• Cough or flu;
• Menstrual cramps or to stimulate menstrual flow;
• Anemia;
• Indigestion;
• Constipation;
• Headache or muscle pain;
• Urinary infections;
• Malaria;
• Worms.

Fedegoso has diuretic, laxative, antimicrobial, analgesic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, depurative, anti-hepatotoxic, immunostimulant and vermifuge action, and can also help improve liver health and prevent the occurrence of liver diseases, such as fatty liver or jaundice.

Although it has many benefits, this medicinal plant should not replace medical treatment or be used without guidance from a doctor or healthcare professional with experience in the use of medicinal plants.

Furthermore, although fedegoso may be indicated in these situations, more studies are needed to confirm its effects.

The normally used parts of fedegoso are the roots or leaves from which active substances with medicinal properties are extracted. Furthermore, fedegoso can be found in powder form, found in health food stores.

1. Fegoso tea

Fedegoso tea can be prepared with the powder or leaves of this plant, to help treat fatty liver, menstrual cramps, constipation, headache, cough, flu or fever, for example.

Ingredients

• 10 g of fedegoso powder or 1 cup (of coffee) of chopped fedegoso leaves;
• 500 mL of boiling water.

Preparation mode

Add the fedegoso powder or chopped fedegoso leaves to boiling water and let it rest for about 10 minutes. Then strain and drink up to 2 cups per day.

2. A decoction of the fegoso

Fedegoso decoction must be prepared using the roots of this plant, and can be used to help treat liver diseases or as a diuretic.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of fedegoso roots;
• 1 liter of water.

Preparation mode

Add the ingredients to a pan and boil for about 10 minutes. Then let it rest for 10 minutes. Strain and drink up to 6 to 8 tablespoons per day for liver disease, or 3 to 4 tablespoons per day as a diuretic.

Possible side effects

The side effects of fedegoso are usually related to excessive consumption, which can cause miscarriage in pregnant women.

Furthermore, the use of seeds, due to the presence of anthracene compounds in their composition, can cause toxic reactions in the body, especially in the kidneys, and cause acute nephritis. Understand what nephritis is and how it is treated.

Therefore, it is important that the use of fedegoso is carried out under the guidance of a doctor or herbalist.

Who shouldn’t take

Fedegoso should not be used by pregnant women, as it can cause uterine contractions and cause miscarriage.

Furthermore, this medicinal plant should not be used by nursing mothers, children or people with low blood pressure.

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