Guaatonga is a medicinal plant, also known as insect grass, and is widely used in the preparation of homeopathic remedies and herbal creams for the treatment of cold sores and thrush, for example.
The scientific name of the guaaatonga is Casearia sylvestris, can be found in some health food stores and costs between R$ 4 and R $ 10.
- Guaatonga is a medicinal plant that has mainly a healing.
- Antiseptic.
- Immunostimulant and antiulcerous action.
- And can be used to assist in the treatment of:.
In addition, Guaaatonga can be used to help treat bleeding, leg swelling, high uric acid content, canker sores, arthritis, chest pain, diarrhea and eczema, for example, as it also has purifying, soothing, tonic, diuretic, stimulating, aphrodisiac, anesthetic, antismodic, anti-hemorrhagic and antipyragic properties.
The most commonly used parts of Guaaatonga are leaves, stems and roots, which can be used to make teas, poultices and syrups:
Guaaatonga is unrelated to side effects, being considered a safe plant, however, it is important that its use is guided by the doctor or herbalist, since when consumed in high doses can cause vomiting or diarrhea, for example.
The use of Guaaatonga in lactating or pregnant women is not recommended, as studies in female rats have indicated that there is a change in the uterine musculature of these rats, despite this, the contraindication for use of this plant by pregnant women must still be deepened.