Your Medicinal Plants

Vulneraria, Kidney vetch, or woundwort

Familia de Fabaceae

Vulneraria is a perennial plant; its scientific name is Anthyllis vulneraria and belongs to the family Leguminosae or Fabaceae. This grass grows in abundance in areas of calcareous soils of Europe and North Africa. It has small flowers that are striking a bush and its size is quite low. The vulneraria is used medicinally for a long time. Used the aerial parts of this plant, especially flowers and florets are those containing the active ingredients. Once you collect the flowers should be stored in airtight jars or other means to prevent moisture and then use it as a home remedy. The vulneraria has healing properties as an astringent, laxative moderate, disinfectant, healing, antiseptic and tonic.

It has long been used as a medicinal plant to heal wounds, symptoms or health problems. This plant is used to treat conditions such as ulcers and inflammation in the mouth and throat, coughing, vomiting, eczema, boils, sores, wounds, burns, ulcers and skin problems, cold sores, sprains, dislocations, bruises and muscle tears. It also helps fight diseases such as gout, arthritis, fluid retention, constipation, blood purifier. It does not have counterproductive effects this herb as it is not toxic, even given as food to some animals. But it is always necessary to respect the dose and consult a doctor before using it as a natural remedy. Especially in the case of children, pregnant women or people with chronic health problems should determine whether to use a professional. Natural medicine is effective but must be properly used and monitored by a doctor to avoid negative effects of misuse of it.

Recipes from this medicinal plant:

Infusion: You can prepare an infusion with 2 or 3 tablespoons per cup of ground water. Miss 15 or 20 minutes strain and then drink it when warm. In addition to this preparation can gargle, warm compress or wash for external use.

Like any natural medicine treatment should be followed continuously for a few days so they can observe the positive effects on health.

Vine

Familia de Vitaceae

The vine is a plant also known as the Common Grape Vine. It is native to southwestern Asia but has spread to almost all countries with temperate climates. Plant vine prized born fruit in the world such as grapes, which are used to make wine and other beverages. Its scientific name is Vitis vinifera and belongs to the family Vitaceae. It is a climbing plant with woody stems that can reach 30 m, but usually it is cut to remain as a shrub and encourage the cultivation of it.

Dried grapes can be used to turn into raisins or fruit wine is made and its derivatives. But the vine also has healing properties as an astringent, diuretic, laxative, cleansing, decongestant.
You can use the leaves, grapes, oil seeds and in these parts of the plant are the active ingredients.
Grapes used to strengthen weak, suffering from rickets and convalescent. Also to reduce inflammation, digestive tract problems, liver and spleen. It is effective to treat kidney liver, dyspepsia, piles, colic, diarrhea, constipation, scurvy, bronchitis, conjunctivitis, gout, arthritis, rheumatism, diseases of the respiratory and circulatory systems as varicose veins, phlebitis.

It also helps purify the body also has excellent qualities as an antioxidant and blood purifier. Grapes are an excellent natural source of energy so it is highly recommended for athletes, students and people with physically demanding and mentally so they have low blood sugar. The extract of grape seeds is effective in preventing cancer.
The easiest option is to eat more grapes a day to prevent or treat conditions as it has no contraindications consumption.

Recipes from this medicinal plant:

There are many ways to consume either fresh grapes, wine or juice that is used to prepare them.

Infusion: You can make a tea with the leaves just one teaspoon in a cup of these leaves is 10 minutes and then filtered and it is ready to drink. It can take up to 3 cups a day after meals. This same infusion can be used for bathing or washing eye drops. You can buy oil from the seeds of grapes and can consume several tablespoons a day.

Periwinkle or Dwarf periwinkle

Familia de Apocynaceae

The periwinkle is a perennial herb that is found in regions of the Mediterranean, grows in thickets and wooded areas. The scientific name is Vinca minor and the family: Apocynaceae. This plant has trailing stems that reach 2 meters long, has flowers of blue or white, also has fruit with seeds. The entire plant is toxic. The periwinkle has medicinal properties such as: anti-diarrheal, regulator of the gastrointestinal tract, astringent, anti-inflammatory, tonic, appetizer, ant catarrhal, purifying, anti-diabetes, diseases of the genitourinary tract.

The parts that contain active ingredients are the tops of the flowers, leaves and roots of the herb. After they are collected should be dried in the shade to maintain their property and active substances. Some of the conditions used to treat bleeding nose or gums, regulate the gastrointestinal tract, diabetes, lower blood pressure, helps fight the aging brain, improves memory, stimulates appetite, increases the secretion breast milk, reduce mental fatigue. It is effective for people recovering from heart attacks and strokes. You can also find this plant extract in pharmacies and health food stores and comes in tinctures.

Periwinkle may have contraindications for pregnant women, infants and children so they should not consume this plant in any way at all without medical supervision. In addition, the combination with other drugs can be harmful to anyone so not to self-medicate with this home remedy. This plant helps to improve certain conditions but should be used only with medical approval for benefits and having no undesirable effects on health.

Recipes from this medicinal plant:

Infusion: an infusion can be prepared using 20 grams of leaves and flowers in 1 liter of water do not exceed this dose not to suffer contraindications. It should only be consumed under medical advice because of the toxicity of it.

Decoction: The decoction is achieved by boiling 16 grams of flowers and leaves in 1 liter of water and can drink 2 cups per day.