Your Medicinal Plants

Isabgol (Psylliums)

Familia de Plantaginaceae

The scientific name is Plantago psyllium and belongs to the Plantaginaceae family. The plant is hairy, has a single stem and leaves are at odds, has flowers that are grouped together, and a small fruit in which no black seeds. It grows in sandy areas both in the wild or can be cultivated. This plant has proven medicinal properties since ancient times and is known as a strong anti-inflammatory use and as a mild laxative, in addition to lipid lowering and hypoglycemic, ant diarrheal. Besides being used to treat constipation, rheumatic pains, high cholesterol, diabetes, helps reduce appetite which may assist the treatment of obesity or overweight.

In external use is effective for skin injuries and conditions such as abscesses, burns, eczema, varicose ulcers, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, diverticulitis, cystitis, bronchitis. There are several options to choose how to use but be constant and that its effects are not as quick but effective. There are no known contraindications for use of this herb, since its effects are mild and require several shots to take effect. But it’s still advisable to consult a doctor before using natural remedies, but even in the case of children, pregnant women or people with chronic diseases to avoid unwanted effects.

Recipes from this medicinal plant:

Maceration: To benefit from the medicinal effects can be prepared by maceration in water by placing a tablespoon of the seeds of this grass and leaves for half an hour. After this time you can have fasted for 3 or 4 days, if not cash should increase the amount of seed that is used to increase the effect. Warm poultice can be prepared to relieve external conditions.

Isabgol powder: You can also buy Isabgol powder can consume 5 to 15 grams per day but divided into several times with water. Another option is capsules made based on this plant.

Corn

Familia de Poaceae

Corn is a food widely known throughout the world, being native to America and is very old, it is believed that it was used by ancient American civilizations 7000 years ago. Cereal is one of the most widely used to prepare all kinds of food at present.
The scientific name for corn is Zea mays and belongs to the Poaceae family.
The most important medicinal properties of Corn, are very effective in helping increase the amount of urine that is excreted from the body, making cleaning the kidneys, and is recommended for people who are dieting to lose weight, reduce blood pressure to treat cystitis, bladder, gallbladder, kidney, edema, impaired kidney and urinary tract problems, heart problems, premenstrual syndrome, gout, for hypothyroid, helps mothers to increase milk production in the period lactation.
Corn is also recommended for people with low weight required to perform their diet to increase body mass.
Corn oil is used to treat dry hair hands and instead mix the cornstarch with a little water until it forms a paste and spread into a poultice to the area affected by eczema, bruises, sores, ulcers , rheumatism, arthritis, fever, skin irritations, helps regulate cholesterol in the blood, lung problems.
Corn there is many ways to consume in order to benefit their health benefits or to treat certain conditions, such as preparing meals in corn, cornmeal, oil and other forms. Should not eat corn orally people with prostate problems, kidney failure and heart without medical authorization as it may aggravate these pictures in some cases.  Corn is a healthy food if you are going to use for therapeutic purposes must be authorized by the doctor to avoid any undesirable consequences.

Recipes for this herb:

Tea: For tea from this plant need to add a couple tablespoons of corn silk in 1 liter of water and leave it in the fire of 3 minutes, then you can drink several times a day.

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.