Your Medicinal Plants

Meadowsweet

Familia de Rosaceae

The meadowsweet is a plant with large leaves and small white flowers in the form of bouquets, very beautiful. This herb is native to Europe and its scientific name is Filipendula ulmaria. It belongs to Rosaceae family. Meadowsweet has medicinal properties known since antiquity as a tonic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, mild anticoagulant, analgesic, sudorific, antispasmodic.

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Cowslip or Herb Peter

Familia de Primulaceae

Cowslip is a small herb that grows in damp areas near forests and in cold climates. It has yellow-colored flowers with a rich aroma. Its scientific name is Primula officinalis and belongs to the Primulaceae family. Common names: Cowslip, Herb Peter, palsywort, key flower, key of heaven. This interesting plant has medicinal properties to be known as an expectorant, laxative, diuretic and to relieve pain. The roots and rhizomes are the parts of the plant contain more active ingredients are sometimes used flowers and leaves but are smaller concentrations of active substances. The spring is effective for treating conditions such as colds, respiratory illnesses, asthma, flu, sinusitis, bronchitis, cystitis, edema, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, arthritis, neuralgia, bruises, bone or joint inflammation, bladder problems and the kidneys.

Cowslip is slightly toxic at high doses that produce contraindications such as dizziness and upset stomach. Also be careful when you touch the fresh medicinal plant because it contact can cause dermatitis, therefore it is convenient to buy it because it is ready for consumption. It is important not to use home remedies based on plants without medical clearance to avoid negative effects. Especially in sensitive groups such as pregnant women and infants, children or people with chronic conditions. The herbal medicine is effective but you have to manage the dose and duration of treatment to obtain good results.

Recipes from this medicinal plant:

This herb can be used internally and also externally in different preparations.

Decoction: A decoction can be constructed to drink with only 5 grams of rhizome and roots in 1 cup boiling water and let stand 10 minutes then you can consume. Up to 3 cups a day can be taken after each meal.

Infusion: can also be infused with 5 grams of leaves and flowers per liter of water. It may take up to 3 times a day.

Compress: To use this medicinal herb packs in outer parts of the body must prepare a decoction with 100 grams of roots and rhizomes per liter of water should boil until reduced by more than half of its volume and then apply compresses the affected area.

Butterbur

Familia de Asteraceae

Butterbur is a perennial plant. It is native to Europe and Asia. It grows close to forests and along rivers, streams and other water bodies and wetlands required to develop. This medicinal plant reaches a height of 20 to 50 cm, has a thick rhizome, flowers are soft pink. Its scientific name is Petasites officinalis and belongs to the family Asteraceae. Butterbur has medicinal qualities effective as an antispasmodic, analgesic, gastric protective, hypotensive, and diuretic. The active ingredients in butterbur are at the root. This plant has medicinal properties to treat conditions such as pain in the sinuses, frontal sinusitis, nasal congestion, renal colic, biliary colic, back pain, menstrual pain, spasms of stomach and bowel irritation, urethral, orchitis, peptic ulcer, inflammation of the spermatic cord. It is also used for problems from migraines, asthma and bronchial disorders such as bronchitis, emphysema, cough, hoarseness, flu, bone problems such as dislocations or dislocation, hypertension, gout, nervous disorders such as anxiety, nervousness, anxiety and insomnia. This medicinal plant should always be used to control doctors to prescribe the right dose. Since an overdose or prolonged use can cause contraindications such as severe problems in the liver and gastrointestinal mucosa, loss of appetite, abdominal pain. Pregnant women, children and people with chronic conditions such as low blood pressure should not self-medicate. Natural medicine is effective but you have to use it can have negative effects on health.

Recipes from this medicinal plant:

External use: Can be used in dressings for external use, tincture that can be bought in pharmacies can take 30 drops three times daily.

Infusion: You can also make a tea with ¼ pint of boiling water and 2 teaspoons of the herb is then allowed to stand for several minutes, filtered and it’s ready to drink. It may take 1 or 2 cups a day.