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Capim Santo (lemon grass): what it is for and how to use it

Capim Santo (lemon grass): what it is for and how to use it

Lemongrass, also known as lemongrass, sweetgrass or lemongrass, is a medicinal plant rich in citral, limonene and geraniol, bioactive compounds with antioxidant action, which combat excess free radicals and help prevent situations , such as cancer, gastritis and high blood pressure. In addition, lemongrass also contains great amounts of myrcene, a bioactive compound with analgesic […]

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Cascara santo: what it is for and how to consume it

Cascara santo: what it is for and how to consume it

Cascara santo is a medicinal plant widely used to treat constipation, due to its laxative effect that stimulates bowel movements and promotes the elimination of feces. The laxative effect promoted by this plant is milder than other natural laxatives, such as aloe vera or senna, for example. Furthermore, the sacred cascara, whose scientific name is […]

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