Kalwerbossie
Pelargonium sidoides is part of the family plant: Geraniaceae. This herb is native to South Africa. Among the common names of this herb are: Kalwerbossie, Rabassam. This herb has a long history of traditional use in South Africa for the treatment of respiratory problems. Currently there are several brands on the market for products containing the herb, which have effective results. Pelargonium sidoides is a medicinal plant herbaceous, with simple leaves, scattered or opposite ribbed. Pelargonium sidoides has heart-shaped leaves and narrow flowers of dark red or fuchsia. Is used for medicinal purposes Kalwerbossie. This medicinal plant is used for problems of acute and chronic infections of the respiratory tract (ear, nose and throat), such as bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis and nasopharyngitis, sore throat, colds, flu, as well as antimicrobial, antiviral, stabilizer system immune, expectorant, helps prevent bacterial infections in viral diseases. The Kalwerbossie is one of the most potent natural herb that exist to cure a cold, and with rapid improvements. Pelargonium sidoides is a medicinal plant which is composed of coumarin, coumarin sulphate, palifenoles, flavonoids, calcium, silica, tannins, gallic acid, among others.
Recipes from this medicinal plant:
Extracts from Pelargonium sidoides roots until now usually prepared by simple maceration of a mixture of acetone and water 4 / 1 or pure methanol, respectively.
Root extract of Pelargonium sidoides: they have developed an extract of this herb. One of the best known trade names is “Kalober”. A typical adult dose of root extract of this herb is 30 drops three times daily. For children 6 to 11 years, this dose is reduced to 20 drops three times daily “Kalober”.
Tags: antimicrobial, bronchitis, flu, sinusitis, sore throat, tonsillitis
