Familia de Oxalidaceae
This medicinal plant belongs to the family Oxalidaceae. Common name of this medicinal plat is Wood Sorrel.
The scientific name of this herb is Oxalis acetosella.
This herb is trailing stems, flimsy, which travel to the surface below the forest scrofa.
Wood Sorrel is a perennial herb equipped with a thin rhizome and stems removed.
Is a refreshing plant, but not to overindulge in this herb, as it may present some toxicity.
Compresses crushed leaves are used to relieve gingivitis.
Oxalis acetosella is a medicinal plant with white flowers or pink and both 5 petals, this flower in autumn and spring.
This plant is edible and medicinal properties, but must be used sparingly.
Oxalis acetosella leaves have a pleasant sour taste that can substitute lemon makes them an excellent addition to salads, vegetables and soups.
The main use of this plant to detoxify the body, used as a blood tonic and diuretic.
Infusion is also useful in cases of febrile illness due to its properties as a febrifuge and refreshing (quenches the thirst and low body temperature).
This herb is rich in vitamin C.
This plant is contraindicated in cases of gout, arthritis, kidney stones, due to its oxalic acid content.
Recipes from this medicinal plant:
Infusion: is prepared with two teaspoons of Oxalis acetosella per cup, and takes two or three cups daily. You should not exceed the dose.
Other uses:
Calcium oxalate of this herb is used to remove rust stains and ink from clothes and clean the copper. Also the leaves have been used as ingredients for soft drinks and lemonades.
Tags:
arthritis,
blood tonic,
detoxify,
febrifuge,
gingivitis,
gout
Familia de Labiatae
This herb is native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean.
It is a very versatile herb and there are many varieties of it.
This medicinal plant belongs to the family Labiatae.
In particular we see the species of this herb with the botanical name Mentha x piperita.
Part of this medicinal plant used for medicinal purposes are the leaves and flowers.
This herb is indicated for digestive problems and headaches.
Among the compounds of this herb are: essential oil, menthyl acetate, menthone, and to a lesser extent phellandrene, pinene, Piperitone, pulegone, cineol, viridoflorol, menthofuran, Isomenthone, sabinene, and esters of menthol.
Peppermint is an herb that grows in all climates, but prefers slightly moist soil, and be in the semi-shade.
This medicinal plant can grow to up to 80 cm.
The mint leaves are ovate, petiolate, dentate.
This herb has a strong aroma, fresh, sweet, spicy and refreshing.
It should not take this medicinal plant at night because it causes insomnia.
Peppermint can be used either fresh or dried.
The medicinal properties of this herb are: good for bad breath, gingivitis inflammation, anti-nausea, intestinal spasms, promotes sweating, asthma, stimulates the uterus, tranquilizer, insect repellent and fleas, against the cold, among others.
Peppermint can be combined with other herbs such as basil, parsley, ginger, cumin, cloves, etc..
In the kitchen is used as the herb dressing: vegetables, meats, seasoning sauces, fruits and even chocolate, among many others.
Recipes from this medicinal plant:
Infusion: The water boiled for 2 minutes with a handful (to taste) dried or fresh leaves of this herb, is removed from heat and let stand 5 minutes. It can be sweetened with honey.
Infusion for digestive problems: Boil water for 10 minutes with 5 gr. fresh mint leaves, and then left to rest. They take 2 cups per day after meals.
Tags:
digestive,
gingivitis,
headaches,
insect repellent,
intestinal spasms 
