Your Medicinal Plants

Sunflower

Familia de Asteraceae

The sunflower or Mirasol is well known for products that are manufactured as oil among others. The scientific name is Helianthus annuus and belongs to the family Asteraceae. This medicinal plant is cultivated in most parts of the world.
But the sunflower is quite remarkable medicinal properties as it is an effective expectorant so it helps to remove mucus in cases of bronchitis, colds, is used to treat wounds and prevent infection, inflammation serves to body areas with rheumatism, arthritis, rickets, migraine headaches, balances the nervous system.
It is very convenient to use in digestive disorders, lowering cholesterol, reduces risk of heart problems and even arteriosclerosis, to combat stress and fatigue as it provides a significant amount of energy, keeps up the uric acid decreases premenstrual pain, improve brain performance and strengthens memory.
It also has diuretic qualities as it promotes urination at relieving problems such as cystitis, nephritis and other urinary disorders. The sunflower has a significant amount of antioxidants which benefit the general body functioning of the body and especially the skin. Since it is very effective in treating conditions such as eczema, burns, psoriasis, dry skin, among others.
Consumption is recommended for pregnant women because it contains folic acid which helps the baby’s development and health of the mother during this period, for people with endocrinologists imbalances and improving the functioning of these glands.

Recipes from this medicinal plant:

The sunflower can be consumed in moderation by anyone as it has no contraindications, even wrongly accused of fattening seed oil more than others which is not correct.

Seeds can be eaten alone at meals or yogurt, or you can make tea with flowers and stems and seeds, plus washings can be performed on the body to relieve symptoms.

Consuming a handful of seeds on a daily basis is very positive to maintain health and counteract symptoms of various diseases.

Chicory

Familia de Asteraceae

Chicory is an herb native to Europe, the Orient, although it is found all over the world.
This medicinal plant belongs to the Asteraceae family. The scientific name of Chicory is Cichorium intybus L.
Chicory is also known as: common chicory, redicho, among other common names.
Chicory is a hardy grass that can reach 1 m. high. It is a medicinal plant with many branches, the leaves are basal.

Flowering results in blue inflorescences, these flowers are unique and that open only when there is sun.
The root of this herb is thick. Part of this medicinal plant used for medicinal purposes are the roots.
The pharmacological action of this herb is cleansing, laxative, digestive, diuretic, and purgative.
This herb is composed Irulina, intibina, glycosides, organic acids, mineral salts of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, provitamin A, vitamin B1, B2, B6, C, PP, fiber, tannins, among other compounds.

Recipes for this herb:

Juice: The way to consume this herb is in complete plant juices, are used for purifying, detoxifying and diuretic.

Decoction: You can make a decoction of this herb. Place about 2 tablespoons of chicory roots in a quart of boiling water; boil for 5 to 8 minutes. Stand 5 to 10 minutes, strain and drink. Indicate for digestive problems and nervous.

Poultice: You can consume this herb alone or combined with other herbs; the poultice is indicated for wounds, external warts or tumors.

In addition, the chicory salad can be eaten in the natural, is very good for a healthy liver and nervous system balanced.

Artichoke

Familia de Asteraceae

The Artichoke is a medicinal plant native to the Mediterranean.
The scientific name of this herb is Cynara scolymus.
This herb was known to Greeks and Romans, and apparently gave him aphrodisiac.
The Artichoke is an herb cultivated as food for temperate climates. Belongs to the Asteraceae family.
Artichoke is named as both the whole plant, including inflorescence, edible flower head.
The Artichoke is a perennial herb to 150 cm wingspan.
Artichoke leaves are light green and covered by white fibers that make you look pale.
When the plant is grown, it grows on a stem rather tall, plump color, and with a kind of ribs (as in pineapple) with dwindling leaves.
At the upper end of this stem is the tender and edible. Medicinal plants to bloom, the fruit very hard and no longer can use to eat.
This herb is made up of carbohydrates, such as inulin and fiber, also minerals (sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium), vitamins B1, B3, C. Cynarin is present in leaves, stems and roots, and is an acidic substance with the capacity to increase bile secretion.
Part of this medicinal plant used for medicinal purposes are the roots, leaves and stems.
This herb is indicated for treatment of anemia, diabetes, constipation, liver disorders, gout and rheumatism, is also a digestive, diuretic, antirheumatic and serves against hemorrhoids.
On the other hand, low calorie content of this herb makes it very desirable in slimming diets.

Recipes for this herb:

Cooking: the juice resulting from the decoction of the leaves of this herb is used to treat rheumatism problems. You will take 2 cups per day.

Infusion: 10 g are placed. of fresh leaves of Artichokes in 1 liter of water, tea leaves n in 15 minutes. You should drink 1 cup before meals (3-4 cups a day) and serves as a liver protectant.

Cooking: 5 minutes boil 20 gr. root of the herb per liter of water. Take 3 cups a day.

Medicinal wine: used 20 gr. fresh Artichoke leaf for a liter of wine. Let stand for 5 days and then take a cup 2 times daily 30 minutes before meals.