Mountaineering, also known as Galanga-minor, porcelain root or Alponia minor, is a medicinal plant known to help treat digestive disorders such as insufficient production of bile or gastric juice and difficult digestions. Its scientific name is Alpinia officinarum, and can be purchased from health food stores, pharmacies or free markets. It is a medicinal plant […]
Monkey cane is a medicinal plant, also known as canarana, purple cane or marsh cane, used to treat menstrual or kidney problems because it has astringent, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and tonic properties, for example. The scientific name of Cana-de-Macaco is Costus spicatus and can be found in some health food stores or pharmacies. Monkey cane has
Hawthorn, also known as hawthorn or hawthorn, is a medicinal plant known to help improve sleep, strengthen the heart and improve blood circulation. Its scientific name is Crataegus Oxyacantha and can be used in the form of tea or dye.This plant has in its composition flavonoids, procyanidins and biogenic amines that improve the circulation of
Ginkgo biloba is a medicinal plant, also known as ginkgo, widely used as a stimulant, and is very suitable for improving blood circulation in the genital area, favoring increased sexual desire in both men and women.In addition, this medicinal plant is also particularly suitable for improving memory and concentration. Its scientific name is Ginkgo biloba
Melon-de-so-caetano is also known as bitter melon, herb-de-Sao-Caetano, snake fruit or melon, is a medicinal plant widely used in the treatment of problems related to diabetes and skin problems. The scientific name of this medicinal plant is Momordica charantia, and the fruit of this plant has a characteristic bitter taste, which becomes more pronounced as
Molene is a medicinal plant, also known as Verbasco-flomoid, widely used to facilitate the treatment of respiratory problems, such as asthma and bronchitis, for example, because it has anti-inflammatory and expectotory properties. Its scientific name is Verbascum phlomoides and can be found in health food stores, pharmacies and in some open markets. Molene is a
Mangosteen is an exotic fruit, known as the queen of fruit. Known scientifically as Garcinia mangostana L., it is a round purple, thick-skinned fruit that has an anti-inflammatory power, being rich in a nutrient called xantona, which acts on the human body as a powerful antioxidant. It is also widely used as a supplement in
Jambu, also known as stop beak, is a very common plant in northern Brazil and is widely used in cooking in salads, sauces and to make tacac, for example, which is a typical Dish of Paro. This plant, in addition to being widely used in gastronomy, can also be used daily, as it has an
