Astragalus is a medicinal plant that is widely used to strengthen the immune system, due to the presence of saponins, it helps reduce the risk of various diseases, such as colds, cardiovascular problems and even cancer. Furthermore, this plant can also be used to improve feelings of lack of energy, reduce tiredness and combat stress […]
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Ayahuasca is a tea generally prepared with a mixture of two Amazonian herbs, the Mariri vine and Chacrona leaves, and is widely used in religious and therapeutic rituals with the aim of improving perception, concentration and consciousness. Also known as “Hoasca” or “Daime”, ayahuasca contains DMT, harmaline and harmine, substances that increase serotonin levels in […]
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Boldo is a plant widely used to help treat liver problems, due to its digestive and hepatic properties. However, it also has diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help in the treatment and prevention of gastritis, atherosclerosis and cancer. The two most commonly used species of boldo are boldo from Chile, known as true […]
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Belladonna is an extremely toxic plant that can be used in the preparation of some natural medicines, especially to alleviate symptoms of gastric cramps due to ulcers or menstrual cramps. However, the plant should only be used by professionals, being poisonous when used without knowledge at home. The scientific name of this plant is Atropa […]
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The rue (Ruta graveolens) is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory, vermifuge and analgesic properties, which helps in the treatment of varicose veins, worms, conjunctivitis, toothache and headache. This plant is rich in bioactive compounds such as rutin, arborinin and graveolin, which give it its medicinal properties. Rue can also be used, in some cases, to […]
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Horsetail tea can be used to combat fluid retention, help with weight loss and strengthen bones, and can also help eliminate kidney stones and treat urinary tract infections, as horsetail has anti-inflammatory and diuretic. Horsetail tea, prepared with the dried stem, is the most commonly used way to consume the plant, which can be found […]
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Holy thistle is a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory and digestive properties, which is popularly used to help treat digestive and liver problems. The holy thistle (Blessed thistle) should not be confused with milk thistle, whose scientific name is Silybum marianum, and which has different properties. These plants can be differentiated by their appearance, since the […]
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The cypress is a medicinal plant, of the species Cupressus sempervirensindicated to help in the treatment of urinary incontinence, prostate problems, colitis, diarrhea, varicose ulcers and hemorrhoids or skin wounds, for example. The normally used parts of this plant are the leaves or berries, also called fruits or galbules, from which the active substances are […]
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Catuaba is a medicinal plant indicated to help improve memory and disposition, increase vitality and libido, reduce tiredness and fatigue, or assist in the treatment of male impotence, as it is rich in alkaloids, tannins, phytosterols and flavonoids, with aphrodisiac, stimulant, vasodilator, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The scientific name of the catuaba is An anemopaegma […]
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Catnip is a medicinal plant, also known as Catnip, native to Europe and the Mediterranean, which is currently cultivated in different parts of the world to treat digestive problems, fever, or to calm the nervous system. The scientific name of Catnip is Nepeta cataria, which is a plant that produces tubular flowers, with white and […]
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