Your Medicinal Plants

Heliotrope

Familia de Boraginaceae

The Heliotrope is a medicinal plant, and its scientific name is Heliotropium peruvianum.
This medicinal plant belongs to the plant family Boraginaceae.
The Heliotrope is an evergreen shrub up to 2 m. high; stems much branched from the base, and woody.
The leaves and flower of this herb are aromatic.
Heliotropium peruvianum flowers grow in bunches, are small, violet, purple or white, pink or blue also, with a very pleasant smell similar to vanilla.
A characteristic of Heliotrope flowers is always looking toward the sun, hence its name (Greek Helios meaning sun and trope, back).
From the leaves and flowers of Heliotropium peruvianum is extracted essential oil used in medicine (in some cases replacing quinine) and perfumes (as the basis for many perfumes), planting gardens this flat for its excellent flavor.
The roots of Heliotropium peruvianum are highly valued by the soothing power they possess. But be careful, given that some parts of this plant are poisonous if eaten, and the leaves can irritate the touch sensitive skins.
The heliotrope is an herb that is used as curative vulnerary, antiphlogistic, healing, purifying, diuretic, used in cases of canker sores, wounds and malaria (as substitute for quinine).

Recipes from this medicinal plant:

Cooking: They should cook 100 grams, of whole plant in 1 liter of water, the resulting liquid is referred to wash wounds, sores, ulcers, as it has healing properties, vulnerary, antichloristic and healing.

Cooking: preparing a decoction of 60 gr. Heliotrope per liter of water. It is a good cleanser, diuretic, is recommended in cases of inflammations of the bladder. You must have a cup on an empty stomach, preferably sweetened with honey.

Scorzonera hispanica

Familia de Asteraceae

The scientific name of this herb is Scorzonera hispanica. This medicinal plant is also called Salsify.
This medicinal plant in the Iberian peninsula grows wild in sandy wasteland, often near the sea.
The Scorzonera hispanica belongs to the Asteraceae family.
Scorzonera hispanica is a perennial, erect, branched stem that may reach 90 cm. high. The leaves of this plant are lanceolate, alternate, shiny green on top and pale on the underside.
The flowers of this herb are yellow.
The root of Scorzonera hispanica is thick, fleshy white pulp, grow about 20-30 cm. are long and black.
This herb gives off a distinctive musky smell that sometimes can be slightly unpleasant.
For medicinal purposes leaves are used (especially girls) and the roots of Scorzonera hispanica.
This medicinal plant is composed of a high content of vitamins E, B1 and B2, minerals such as iron, phosphorus and calcium (Fe, P and Ca).
The root of Scorzonera hispanica has expectorant properties, purifying and diaphoretic, which makes it suitable for colds and flu states.
This plant is also digestive and diuretic

Recipes from this medicinal plant:

Cooking: you place 30 gr. crushed root of Scorzonera hispanica in 1 liter of water. Boil for 10 minutes. 1 cup is taken after meals. This preparation is indicated as a diuretic and purifying. Should states be used for flu and colds are advised to take either client and sweetened with honey 3 to 4 cups per day.

Cooking: the root of this herb after being washed and cooked in salted water is eaten. It is food and a good digestive intestinal regulator.

Poultice: A poultice of crushed leaves of this herb is excellent for skin irritations or insect bites.