Retama is a medicinal plant, also known as white coana, win-win-here, tupiaba, broom-scented, purple current, widely used in the treatment of respiratory problems, such as asthma and bronchitis.
Its scientific name is Scoparia dulcis and can be purchased in health food stores and some handling pharmacies.
- Sweet broom is used to treat skin problems.
- Such as itching or allergies; Gastrointestinal problems.
- Such as colic.
- Poor digestion.
- And hemorrhoids; respiratory problems such as mucus.
- Cough.
- Asthma.
- And bronchitis.
- Additionally.
- It can be used to treat vaginal discharge.
- Vaginitis.
- Urinary tract infections.
- Earaches.
- Diabetes.
- Malaria.
- Swollen legs.
- And varicose veins.
Among the properties of the retama are its astringent, antispasmodic, contraceptive, antidiabetic, astringent, antiasmatic, anti-fastic, febrifuge, dereparative, diuretic, expectorant, tonic, digestive and emetic properties.
All parts of the broom can be used to make teas and infusions
The side effects of sweet broom are not described.
The soft broom is contrasted for pregnant women.