Your Medicinal Plants

Ashwagandha

Familia de Solanaceae

Ashwagandha is a medicinal plant with scientific name: Withania somnifera. It belongs to the Solanaceae plant family. This herb can also be called with the following common names: Indian ginseng, or nightshade higher Orval. It is a perennial herb that grows to 1 m. high approximately. The leaves of Ashwagandha are distributed around the stem, are round and usually have a minimum layer of beauty to the underside. Each leaf grows followed by a much smaller, and between the two leaves are born flowers in clusters of 3 or 4 units. It is a medicinal plant that does not tolerate cold, taking refuge at the foot of walls or fences, usually near cities. It is found in warm regions and blooms almost all year round, but especially in autumn. The flowers are pale yellow, the calyx is bell-shaped, the petals is greater than the calyx. The fruit is a berry about the size of a pea red. With respect to its medicinal properties, is not entirely clear functional activity exerted by this plant in the human body.

Despite this in India is widely used as a sedative to great effect. It is also considered a good home remedy for rheumatism. The root of this herb is what gives it its power sleeping pill. The fruit stimulates and provokes urine, which is used in case of dropsy. Can also be used to soothe pains, toothache, and in some cases has come to be used on the eyes to strengthen sight. Withania somnifera leaves can be used to heal ulcers of various types. It can lead to health problems if not used correctly.

Recipes from this medicinal plant:

Decoction: water must be heated with a handful of this herb for 5 minutes. Is expected to cool and strain the remains of Withania somnifera. It is a very good reliever for toothache.

Juice: Juice is prepared from the root of the medicinal plant and mixed with honey is then used on the eyes to strengthen sight.

Infusion: Boil water with the roots of this herb, let it cool and take a sedative before bed.

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.

Physalis, medicinal plant

Familia de Solanaceae

Physalis is originated in Japan.
This medicinal plant belongs to the Solanaceae plant family.
The scientific name of this herb is Physalis alkekengi.
The Physalis is a perennial herb of 0.75 m. high and has an underground rhizome. At the top of the stems white or yellow flowers bloom.
The cup of the herb grows after flowering to form a vesicle (heart shaped) red to orange surrounding the fruit. This is a red berry.
Fresh fruits Physalis alkekengi are bitter and can be eaten in salads. The plant is widely used as an ornament.
The fruits of this plant are used for medicinal purposes.
Contains a bitter element, the fisalina, alkaloids, pigments, and plenty of vitamin C.
Physalis has the following medicinal properties: diuretic, colds and flu (thanks to vitamin C), laxative, constipation, for the elimination of uric acid (kidney, urinary tract infections, gout and rheumatism).

Recipes for this herb:

Infusion: to prepare an infusion with 15 or 30 g of ripe fruit of Physalis alkekengi in ½ liter of water. This infusion is used for diuretics.

Decoction: boil berries of this herb 15-20 for five minutes in one liter of water is allowed to stand and cool, strain the liquid and sweetened to taste. Contain purifying effect, drinking a glass in the morning.

Dust: The fruits of Physalis alkekengi once dried crushed into a powder; it can take 2 to 3 gr. about 3 times a day.