Milkweed is a medicinal plant, also known as weed, cerraia, wild chicory, jealousy, widely used in gastric problems.
Its scientific name is Sonchus oleraceus and can be purchased in health food stores and some open-air markets.
What is milkweed used for?
Milkweed is used to detoxify the liver, stimulate digestion, increase bile production, increase appetite, combat stomach pain and, in poultice form, acts on rheumatic pain.
Milkweed properties
The properties of milkweed include its astringent, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant and detoxifying action.
How to use milkweed
The entire milkweed plant can be used to make tea, poultices, salads, soups and other culinary recipes.
- Tea for poor digestion: Place 2 dessert spoons of the chopped plant in two cups of boiling water. Let it rest for 10 minutes and drink a cup before meals.
Milkweed Side Effects
There are no described side effects of milkweed.
Milkweed contraindications
There are no known contraindications for milkweed.
