Your Medicinal Plants

Ginseng

Familia de Araliaceae

The scientific name of this herb is Panax ginseng Meyer. Ginseng belongs to the plant family Araliaceae.
This herb has been used medicinally for a long time ago.
Among the common names of this herb are: Asian ginseng, Korean ginseng, ginseng, among others.
This herb is native to Siberia, China and Korea. It grows mainly in places where shade and moisture.
It is an herb that grows to 60 cm. high. The stem is round and has a thick root. The leaves are composed of 5 leaflets. The flowers are inconspicuous, and fruits are red berries.
Due to the abuse that has been given to this herb, has been declared as a protected species in many parts.
Korean ginseng is composed of citric acid, fumaric paraxanos, beta-carotene, ginsenosides, vitamin C, B7, B3, B2, B5, maltose, fructose, sucrose, protein, aluminum, calcium, chromium, cobalt, iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, among other compounds.
Ginseng is considered one of the best plants to balance the body.
The Ginseg is a medicinal plant immunostimulant enable sexual ability. Ginseng is also a powerful regulator of vital functions.
It’s a very good plant for fatigue, because when we are exhausted can return the lost energy, but without causing excitement.
This plant is also used to reduce insomnia; stress (makes people not so depressed). Ginseng improves blood circulation and improve the mental, memory, facilitates learning, lowers cholesterol, balances blood sugar levels in the blood.
Ginseng strengthens the defenses and prevents the onset of disease. This medicinal plant also improves erection and increases sexual desire in humans (an aphrodisiac).
This plant can also be contraindications. It is advisable not to make treatment more than 3 weeks in a row; it should rest for at least a week in between. Symptoms may appear contraindication, stomach pain, headaches, among others.

Recipes from Panax ginseng Meyer:

Decoction: decoction of the dry silver 10%, drink a glass a day.

Tonic: it should take 200 to 500 mg of a preparation, take 2 times a day.

Aphrodisiac: 10% decoction of the dried root of ginseng. He drinks a glass half hour before sex. Or 10-minute infusion of half a teaspoon of dried root per cup of water. Take 2 cup a day.

Intakes: You can eat fresh ginseng leaves in salads or soups, not exceed 2 gr. Per day.

Ginger

Familia de Zingiberaceae

This medicinal plant is native to southern Asia, but is now cultivated in many warm regions, the largest producer of ginger is Jamaica, India and china is produced too. This medicinal plant was used in the Roman Empire.The common name of this medicinal plant is Ginger, but can be found with this name: Kion. The scientific name of this plant is medicinal Zingiber officinale. Ginger is a medicinal plant that belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. Ginger is a perennial sore that measure up to about 2 m. in height. The stems of this plant are reddish appearance of leaves. The leaves of this medicinal plant are lanceolate, up to 20 cm long, and its flowers are white and grow in spikes. The ginger root has a strong flavor, a spicy tano, similar to the lemon. The root of these medicinal plants is composed of acids (Aspartic, ascorbic acid, glutamine, oleic, etc..) Gingerol, fiber, amino acids. The herbal medicine in general is: essential oils (limonene, canfeno, etc.), Minerals (aluminum, boron, chromium, cobalt, manganese, phosphorus, silicon, zinc).

Used for medicinal purposes is essentially the root of these medicinal plants. You can consume the root of this plant in medicinal teas, natural (in meals, salads, or as a spice), and also preparing tablets and pharmaceutical tablets. As a medicinal plant, ginger is very useful in problems such as diarrhea, intestinal disorders, reduces nausea or vomiting like different in nature, either in the movement of travel (boat, plane, train, etc.) Chemotherapy  for, pregnancy, etc. In addition, this plant will help in medical problems of diarrhea, ulcers, improves circulation, lowers cholesterol, heart disease, controlling the symptoms of flu, colds, sinusitis, arthritis, inflammation is very good for the pain of grinding wheels for bad breath and also used as an aphrodisiac.

This medicinal plant is considered a good aphrodisiac, and that stimulates sexual desire and arousal in men. It is important not to abuse the intake of this medicinal plant as it can cause stomach acid, gastritis, etc. Should not consume people who have trouble clotting of blood, nor children.

Recipes from this medicinal plant:

Infusion: Place a teaspoon of dried root of this medicinal plant per cup of water.

Should be taken hot, add lemon and honey, 2 cups per day. The infusion of this medicinal plant helps fight the flu, and all the symptoms she drags, such as headache, chills, fever and help in the cold. This infusion is also used for sinus problems.

Natural intake: a way to eat (chew) is a medicinal plant is verging  small amounts in salads, and also gives a distinct flavor and very tasty.   Consuming raw medicinal plant relieves headaches, eating a small piece of ginger and a few minutes amazingly relieves pain.

Infusion (arthritis): due to the infusion of a handful of roots of this medicinal plant in 1 liter of water. The liquid obtained from this medicinal plant has to be applied very hot for about 20 minutes on the joints, this procedure can be repeated every 6 hours.

Toothache: in that case you can chew a small piece of this medicinal plant on the affected area.

Baccharis articulata

Familia de Asteraceae

Baccharis articulata the wild is a medicinal plant that grows naturally in the fields of Latin American countries (Uruguay).
A few years ago that is known worldwide for its amazing qualities, the most surprising is that this medicinal plant fulfills the same functions as the viagra, and is less risky than the medicine.
But what is even more surprising that in recent studies that carqueja speech has the ability to energize the libido in women (an aphrodisiac), inducing arousal and increasing orgasmic ability in women. This news caused the demand for medicinal plant greatly increased, putting Uruguay as the pioneer of this medicinal plant.
This medicinal plant belongs to the family Asteraceae.

The local name of this medicinal plant is “Carqueja” or “Carquejilla”.The Carqueja is a dioecious perennial shrub, highly branched, which wound measuring up to 1.5 m. high in some species. Its stems are BIALAS. The flowers of this medicinale plant chapters are arranged in small, sessile, in spikes at the apex of the stems.
The Carqueja is a medicinal plant often found in fields, mountains, along roads, in sites with soil and moisture.
There are several species of medicinal plant the best known are: Baccharis articulata, and Baccharis crispa. You can find these plants in countries such as Uruguay, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, etc., but this plant is widespread throughout the world.
Almost all species of “Carqueja” have medicinal properties in common.

Part of this plant used medicinally is the aerial parts and stems.
The medicinal properties of this medicinal plant are digestive, improves blood circulation, liver tonic, it eliminates the intestinal parasite, aphrodisiac, stimulant of female fertility, male anti-impotence (like Viagra), ant rheumatic and antiseptic for external use, antispasmodic, to lower fever,  and play an important role in the process of weight loss, for their cleansing qualities.

Recipes from this medicinal plant:

Infusion: The recommended dose of “Carqueja” in treatments for sexual impotence, is 3 cups daily, and is taken as an infusion, putting boiling water on the twigs.

Like Viagra, the Baccharis articulata causing a stimulating effect, it permits the erection and completion of the sexual act.

Tea: The tea of this plant medicine, if taken after meals as a digestive functions. To drink you can add a few sprigs of this medicinal plant to a common hot tea or hot water.

Wash: This plant is used medicinally for washing in case of wounds and sores. Put 60 gr. Baccharis articulata of 1 liter of hot water and applied as a warm wash.