Macela is a medicinal plant, also known as Alecrim-de-parede, Camomila-nacional, Carrapichinho-de-needle, Macela-de-campo, Macela-Amarelo or Macelinha, widely used as a home remedy to calm down.
Its scientific name is Achyrocline satureioides and can be purchased in supermarkets, health food stores, pharmacies and in some open markets. With macela, you can make excellent tea for toothache. See how to prepare for: Home remedy for toothache.
Macela is a medicinal plant that can be used to
All this because among the properties of macela stand out its antiviral, antispasmodic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, soothing, antiallergic, astringent, relaxing, tonic, digestive and expectorant action.
The used part of macela is its open and dried flowers.
ingredients
Preparation mode
Add macela flowers to boiling water, let stand for 10 minutes, strain and drink 3 to 4 times a day.
Macela can also be used as a dye, dry extract and oil that can be found in health food stores.
No macela side effects are described, however, it is not indicated for pregnancy as it stimulates uterine contraction and vaginal bleeding.