BRAZILIAN HERBS
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR TEA?
To fully enjoy the benefits of any medicinal plant, the first rule is to be sure of what you are getting. Many medicinal plants are similar (appearance of leaves, for example) to plants that have no effect. In addition, the handling of the plant to the point of sale must be well controlled and carried out within quality criteria, since the drying and milling stages of the plant, as they involve heating, can reduce or even eliminate the expected beneficial effect .
As for the preparation, it is important to clarify that there are two basic modes: infusion and decoction. In the infusion, the water is heated to the boiling point (when bubbles begin to form at the bottom of the kettle), then the hot water is poured over the plant and the mixture is left to rest for a few minutes, preferably covered. This technique is generally applied to the preparation of teas made from leaves, flowers and ground fruits and preserves the essential oil.
In the decoction, the parts of the plant are boiled together with water for a few minutes. This technique is generally applied to the preparation of teas from the bark, roots or pieces of stem, which, as they are harder, require a more rigorous method for extracting the beneficial compounds present in the plant into water. To obtain the expected effect, it is necessary to follow the indicated way of preparing the chosen tea.
Always consult a prescriber to guide you on what to do. best herb or formula for your case, dosage and consumption time.
Orange
Chinese medicine
Chinese Name: Zhi Ke (Citrus Aurantium)
Dosage: 3 - 10 g
Category: Herbs that govern the Qi
Property:
Taste: Bitter, Acre Temperature: Slightly cold Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine (Liver)
Dosage: 3-10 g Dye: 1-3 ml
Action Recommendation
Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces strain |Qi Stagnant and accumulation
and the pressure and abdominal tightenings | (especially in weak or handicapped patients)
Remove stagnant food | food stagnation
Contraindications:
Be careful during pregnancy.
Be careful for those with a weak spleen and stomach.
Use with caution for those with gastric or duodenal ulcers.
Interactions with herbs or drugs:
Use with caution for those taking anticoagulants such as heparin, warfarin (Coumadin) and enoxaprine (Lovenox) or antiplatelets such as aspirin, dipyridamole (Persantine) and clopidogrel (Plavix) as they may potentiate the effects of these medications.
Grades:
This herb is less effective than Fr. Aurantii Immaturus Zhi Shi for constipation.
The effect of this herb is milder than the Zhi Shi and is better for removing food stagnation and food deficiency. Qi in the spleen and stomach.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi and Exocarpium Citri Reticulatae Rubra Ju Hong they're used for disorders and coughing of the spleen and stomach, Fr. Aurantii Immaturus Zhi Shi is often used in the treatment of gallbladder congestion and constipation, Zhi Ke it is often used with superficial heat such as sore throat, rash or hot flashes.
This herb is most effective for the Stagnation of Liver Qi and especially for flank pain.
It is good for a suffocating feeling in the chest and eructations.
For postpartum uterine prolapse, soak in a decoction of Zhi Ke, after a long period of time, it will subside.
So much Zhi Ke like Fr. Aurantii Immaturus Zhi Shi it's the same fruit at different stages of development. Zhi Shi is dead and Zhi Ke is almost ripe. both share Qi, disperse clumps and phlegm and reduce focal distension. Zhi Ke governs the upper trunk, including disorders of the chest, diaphragm, skin and hair, while Zhi Shi governs the lower trunk, including disorders of the heart, abdomen, spleen, and stomach. Its nature is violent and excels at spreading downwards, while Zhi Ke is smoother and slower in promoting the movement of Qi through the chest, diaphragm, Lungs, Stomach and Large Intestine.
Dried bitter orange Chao Zhi Ke is milder than bitter orange Z11 Z11. and is most suitable for elderly or frail patients or for inclusion in toning formulas to aid digestion.
Charred Bitter Orange Zhi Ke Tan it is much less cold and enters the blood level to stop bleeding. It is also used for blocking disorders Qi associated with bleeding, such as intestinal wind.
Orange
Brazilian Medicine
The name of this plant in Tupi-Guarani, yaboran-di, means "plant that makes you drool". This is because the Indians already knew about its ability to stimulate sweating and salivation. The secret of jaborandi is in its leaves and goes by the name of pilocarpine. Is it a substance that stimulates the production of secretions, including pulmonary secretions? Hence, its elimination by the body becomes easier. That's why it is usually used as an expectorant and even to fight swelling.
Scientific name: citrus aurantium
Popular names: sour orange, bitter orange, horse orange, china orange
Medicinal purposes: Antimicrobial and fungicidal effect, helps to lower cholesterol, vascular stimulant.
How to use: For insomnia and anxiety, place 2 tablespoons of the flowers in 1 cup of boiling water. Squelch for 10 minutes and strain. Add 1 teaspoon of honey and take preferably before bed.
Attention! Do not handle or apply to skin near the sun. Or the earth orange can cause stains and burns. There are reports of side effects with the use of supplements containing the extract.
blonde
Brazilian Medicine
In ancient Greece, laurel leaves were a symbol of glory and immortality and crowned Olympic heroes and poets. So much so that they originated the expression "taking the laurels of victory". The symbol was also adopted by the Roman emperors. A tree consecrated to the god Apollo, it was believed that the habit of chewing its leaves opened the perception to other realities. It is currently widely used to ensure good digestion, thanks to its tannins and bitter substances. It also has an antiseptic and calming action.
Scientific name: Laurus nobilis
Popular names: common laurel, laurel-of-the-poets, laurel-de-apolo, laurel-de-ham
Medicinal purposes: Acts as a muscle relaxant and relieves pain and bruises.
How to use: To get rid of gas and stomach heaviness, add 1 teaspoon of chopped leaves to 1 teaspoon and add boiling water. Squelch for ten minutes and strain. Take before meals.
Attention! Not to be confused with other laurels, native to America, such as the black laurel (Nectandra amara), the American sassafras laurel (Sassafras albidum) and the Brazilian sassafras (Ocotea pretios)
Malva - Root
Chinese medicine
Chinese Name: Dong Kui Gen (Cluster Mallow Root) - Dosage: Decoction 30 - 60 g
Category: Herbs that eliminate heat and purge fire; Herbs that remove heat and detoxify; drains hot and hot diseases
Property:
Sweet, pungent, cold.
Actions:
Clear heat and remove toxicity, cure stranguria and relax bowels.
Indications:
Difficult urination, constipation, leukorrhea, strangury, diabetes, hypogalactia and insect bites.
Dosage and Administration:
Decoction 30 - 60 g, or shaken into juice, or powdered. The proper dosage is for external application. Shake it over the charcoal, then pour it into powder to apply.
Contraindication:
It is contraindicated in case of weakness in the spleen yang.
Malva - Seed
Chinese medicine
Chinese Name: Dong Kui Zi (Chingma Abutilon Seed) - Dosage: 10 - 30 g
Properties:
Sweet and cold; large intestine, small intestine, and bladder meridians entered.
Actions:
It induces diuresis to treat stranguria, promote lactation and nourish the intestine.
Indications:
Edema, strangury, oligogalactia, agalactia, breast distending pain and constipation.
Dosage and Administration:
Decoction 10 - 30 g.
Precautions:
Used with caution for loose stools due to spleen deficiency and pregnant women.
mallow
Brazilian Medicine
In Renaissance Italy it was considered an antidote to all ills. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that are very effective in treating oral problems. Its leaves fight inflammation thanks to mucilages and anthocyanin, compounds with antiseptic properties. They are also rich in camazulene, an anti-inflammatory, and that's why their tea is indicated for gastric ulcers. There are many toothpastes sold in pharmacies and supermarkets that have the plant in their composition.
Scientific name: wild mallow
Popular names: Malva, hollyhock, hollyhock, hollyhock
Medicinal purposes: It is used in compresses for skin problems, being a good moisturizer, in addition to compounds with antiseptic properties.
How to use: To treat mouth lesions, prepare an infusion with 1 tablespoon of fresh herb to 1 cup of water. Gargle the liquid. The same tea can be taken to treat intestinal infections.
Attention! Due to lack of studies, it is prudent to avoid its use during pregnancy and for prolonged periods.
Macela-do-Campo
Brazilian Medicine
Native to South America, it has been used for hundreds of years by caboclos as a digestive and to increase immunity, among other purposes. Many of its uses have already been validated by science. Tests on guinea pigs have proven its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. It also appears to act against dysentery-causing bacteria. Its essential oils are known to act as tranquilizers and aid digestion. Polyphenolic acids, in turn, give strength to the digestive system. The effect against inflammation is guaranteed by flavonoids. br />
Scientific name: Achyrocline satureoides
Popular names: Losna-do-mato, chamomile-national, rosemary-de-wall, macela-yellow, macela, marcela
Medicinal purposes: It has muscle relaxant effect, mild sedative and increases immunity.
How to use: To relieve pain, place a strainer over a container of boiling water and spread a cloth over it. Pour in there five tablespoons of the chopped plant. Cover and wait ten minutes. Apply the herb stuffed cloth to the painful area and cover it with a flannel. Let it act for at least two hours.
Attention! Beware, as it can interact with barbiturates. It should be avoided by pregnant women, people with hypoglycemia and diabetics. Not to be confused with wormwood (wormwood).
cow's paw
Chinese medicine
Chinese Name: Jiu Long Teng (Bauhinia championii) - Dosage: Decoction 9 - 15 g
Category: Herbs that eliminate heat and purge fire; Herbs that remove heat and detoxify; drains hot and hot diseases
Property:
Penetrating, bitter, neutral, liver and kidney meridians entered.
Actions:
Avoid wind, remove moisture, promote qi flow, and activate blood.
Indications:
Infant malnutrition, stomach pain, traumatic injury, rheumatic arthritis, dysentery, hemiplegia.
Dosage and Administrations
Decoction: 9 - 15 g, or soak in wine.
cow's paw
Brazilian Medicine
It helps control glucose levels thanks to compounds such as heterosides and alkaloids. As early as the 1940s, Brazilian studies showed that a simple tea from the plant is able to help balance blood sugar levels. But the herb is best used by diabetics who are not dependent on insulin. Anyone who has type 1 disease and therefore needs the synthetic hormone, can use it as an adjunct to drug treatment. However, in order to correctly establish the dosage, strict medical supervision is necessary in any case.
Scientific name: forficata bauhinia
Popular names: Casco-de-vaca, mororó, ox's claw, cow's claw, and tapir claw.
Medicinal purposes: It has a diuretic action and relieves swelling of circulatory origin. Its coumarins act as anti-inflammatory and protect the vessel walls.
how to use: To help control diabetes, put 1 spoon of chopped leaves in 1 cup of tea of boiling water. Simmer for 3 minutes and strain. Take 1 cup three times a day, before main meals.
Attention! The plant parts, capsules and tinctures should be used according to the dose indicated by the responsible herbalist, depending on the patient's glucose level. Pregnant women and those with hypoglycemia cannot take it. Interacts with antidiabetic drugs and insulin. There may be increased bowel movements and even diarrhea.
chili
Chinese medicine
Chinese name: lai Jiao (Capsicum spp) - Dosage: Topical use
Category: Herbs That Tone the Yang
Actions:
Warm up the yang
Indications:
It is part of the formula composition Su xiao Ke Tu Ling Sheng Fa Jing
Formula Dosage and Administration:
Promotes hair growth topically and alopecia
chili
Brazilian Medicine
Black pepper (Piper nigrum), originally from India, was one of the spices that Europeans sought when, instead of reaching the East, they landed in America. Around here, instead of it, they came across other burning species of the Capsicum genus, which also received the name pepper. In Brazil, one of the most common is the dedo-de-girla. Who answers for the burning is a substance called capsaicin. And this spicy flavor has several virtues: it facilitates digestion, relieves pain and some studies even suggest that it speeds up the metabolism, giving a helping hand to those who want to lose weight.
Scientific name: Capsicum spp
Popular names: Chili pepper, chili pepper, chili pepper, dedo-de-moça, cumari
Medicinal purposes: It is used to speed up metabolism and help you lose weight
How to use: To improve digestion consume frequently and in very moderate doses (up to 5 grams daily), it stimulates stomach functions.
Attention! Common sense is good: there are people who are very sensitive to hot peppers. Those who suffer from ulcers and gastritis, therefore, need to avoid them. Some say that overuse would cause hemorrhoids.
Pitanga
Brazilian Medicine
Its name in Tupi-Guarani - pyrang - means red. Used by Indians and later by colonizers, the species spread to the southern United States and even to some Asian countries. The berry is filled with vitamin C. The leaves, in turn, have several therapeutic effects, including bactericidal action against microorganisms such as Staphylococcus aureous. Studies also suggest an action in cancer prevention.
Scientific name: uniflora eugenics
Medicinal purposes: It is used as a calming, anti-inflammatory and to relieve bronchitis
How to use: For stomach problems put 1 tablespoon of leaves in a cup of water. Boil for 5 minutes and strain. Drink up to 3 times a day
rosehip
Brazilian Medicine
The origin of this flower is not known for sure, but its cosmetic properties have been well known since ancient Rome. In America, it first arrived in Chile at the hands of Spanish colonizers and it still grows on the slopes of the Andes today. A source of vitamin C and carotenoids, and with oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids, it is an excellent tissue regenerator, improving skin texture. Transretinoic acid, on the other hand, is responsible for its greatest merits: reducing scars and erasing some types of blemishes. The substance accelerates tissue recovery by activating fibroblasts, cells that make the skin's supporting fibers, such as collagen.
Scientific name: dog rose
Popular Names: Canine Rose, Wild Rose, Dog Rose, Primitive Rose
Medicinal purposes: The flower helps in the treatment of burns and skin changes caused by radiation therapy. In everyday life, the oil helps prevent stretch marks from forming.
How to use: To attenuate blemishes and scars, drop drops of oil on the area to be treated, massaging with circular movements for 2 to 3 minutes, to ensure absorption of the components. Creams and lotions work as long as they have at least 3% oil in their formula.
Attention! The oil is contraindicated for skin with acne, as it can aggravate the condition. It should be used at night as it can cause photosensitivity. Sensitive people can develop allergies.
Tamarind
Brazilian Medicine
Grown in countries like China, Pakistan and Vietnam, it is a relatively frequent ingredient in certain oriental cuisines. But it's also famous for regulating the lazy bowel. Although the laxative activity has not yet fully understood its mechanism, it is known that tamarind is rich in fructose acids, pectins and gums. It is suspected that, to complement the action of these components, their sugars and organic salts further accelerate evacuation.
Scientific name: tamarindus indicates
Popular names: tamarind, tamarind, jabão, mimoso cedar, jataí.
Medicinal purposes: Acts as a dewormer.
How to use: To resolve constipation (this recipe is only for adults): sift 50 grams of the fruit pulp and dissolve in a glass of water. Strain into thick fabric and drink one cup a day.
Attention! There is no information on the effects of tamarind treatments on pregnancy. For safety, pregnant women better avoid them.
Thyme
Brazilian Medicine
Its name derives from the Greek "thymus", which means courage. In Greece, he believed it increased strength and wisdom. Today, however, thyme is well known for its culinary skills. It accentuates the knowledge of meat and fish and even enters into some sweet recipes. But, in addition to being tasty, it is antiseptic. This action is due to essential oils, especially thymol. This compound also has an expectorant effect and helps relieve symptoms of cough and bronchitis.
Scientific name: Thymus vulgaris
Popular Names: Timo
How to use: For coughs and colds, put 1 tablespoon of thyme flowers and leaves in 1 cup of boiling water. Squelch for five minutes and strain. If you like, sweeten it with honey or sugar. Drink two or three times a day.
Attention! Thyme home remedies should not be used by those suffering from ulcers and hyperthyroidism, children under 2 years of age, pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding.
cat's claw - branch
Chinese medicine
Chinese Name: Gou Teng ( Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis ) - Dosage: Decoction 3 - 12 g
Property:
Sweet, a little cold; Liver and pericardium meridians were inserted.
Actions:
Extinguish the wind and stop the spasm, clear heat from the liver and pacify the liver.
Indications:
A. Liver agitation syndrome
It has moderate wind-extinguishing and spasm-stopping and heat-clearing actions of the liver, so it is generally indicated for liver wind agitation, convulsive epilepsy and seizures, especially for extreme heat wind generation and infantile seizures due to fever high. It is often combined with other heat-removing, wind-extinguishing plants and stops the spasm to reinforce the actions. For the generation of wind from extreme heat, spasms and convulsions in hot epidemic diseases, it is often combined with Ling Yang Jiao , Bai Shao and Ju Hua , etc., in Tong Su Shang Han Lun's Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang (Popular Treatise on Cold - Induced Diseases). For childhood seizures with symptoms of high fever, coma, locked jaw and limb spasms, it is often combined with Tian Ma , Quan Xie and Chan Tui and so on.
B. Liver yang hyperactivity syndrome
It can clear the heat from the liver and pacify the Yang Yang, so it is usually indicated for the feeling of fullness of the head, headache and dizziness due to intense liver fire or liver yang hyperactivity. To invade liver fire, it is often combined with herbs to clear liver heat and purge liver fire, such as Xia Ku Cao , Long Dan Cao and Zhi Zi , etc. For liver yang hyperactivity, it is often combined with herbs to pacify the liver and subdue yang, such as Tian Ma and Shi Jue Ming , etc., in Za Zheng Zheng Zhi Xin Yi's Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin (New explanation on the differentiation of syndromes into varied symptoms).
Dosage and Administration:
Decoction 3 - 12g. Decoction of mature herb to protect the active ingredient from being destroyed.
cat's claw - root
Chinese medicine
Chinese Name: Gou Teng Gen (Sharpleaf gambirplant root) - Dosage: Decoction 15 - 24 g - maximum 90 g
Property:
Bitter, astringent, cold; the liver meridians entered.
Actions:
Relax tendons and bones, calm the heat, and resolve swelling.
Indications:
Traumatic injury, epilepsy, hemiplegia, edema, arthralgia.
Dosage and Administration:
Decoction 15 - 24 g, large dose can be 30 - 90g.
Cat nail
Brazilian Medicine
It has a strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic action, thanks to alkaloids, including mitraphylline and pteropodin. Its compounds also stimulate the production of white cells, strengthening the immune system. Therefore, it is very suitable for those who have a cold or suffer from recurrent infections.
Scientific name: Uncaria tomentosa
Popular Names: Cipó-de-gato
Medicinal purposes: Acts on skin inflammation, arthritis, tonsillitis.
How to use: To increase strength, make a decoction using 1 tablespoon of roots or dry vine bark for every cup of water. Take it once in the morning.
Attention! It should be avoided by pregnant women, breastfeeding women, children, transplant patients, people with autoimmune diseases and multiple sclerosis. The plant interacts with medications such as antihypertensives and certain antidepressants. Those who suffer from ulcers should be cautious, as it increases stomach acidity.
Valerian - Root
Chinese medicine
Chinese Name: Xie Cao (Radix Valerianae) - Dosage: Decoction 3 - 9 g
Property:
Pungent, bitter, hot; the liver and heart meridians entered.
Actions:
Induce tranquility, stop bleeding and relieve pain.
Indications:
Irregular menstruation, traumatic injury, lumbago, neurasthenia, dyspepsia.
Dosage and Administration:
Decoction: 3 - 9 g, ie powdered or soaked in wine. The proper dosage is for external application, powdered for application.
Precaution:
It is contraindicated for weak people with yin deficiency.
Valerian - Rhizome
Chinese medicine
Chinese Name: Zhi Zhu Xiang (Jatamans valerian rhizome) - Dosage: Decoction 3 - 9 g (external use)
Property:
A little bitter, pungent, hot; The heart, spleen and stomach meridian.
Actions:
Regulate qi and relieve pain, promote diuresis and stop diarrhea, dissipate wind and eliminate dampness, relieve convulsion and induce tranquility.
Indications:
Decoction 3 - 9g. The proper dosage is for external application, whipped into juice for application.
Dosage and Administration:
Rheumatic arthritis, insomnia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, indigestion, sores and weakness in the waist and knees.
Care:
It is contraindicated for pregnant women and people with yang deficiency and qi deficiency.
Valerian
Brazilian Medicine
It has been known as a sedative since Ancient Rome - it was the way out for Roman soldiers to calm down after bloody battles. Across the Atlantic, the Aztecs, who inhabited the region of present-day Mexico, found relief from fatigue in grass. Today, several studies attest to its anti-stress powers. But perhaps its main indication is against the difficulty in falling asleep. Its anxiolytic action is attributed to a group of actives called valepotriates, which act on the central nervous system. In the brain, they would increase the availability of certain neurotransmitters, alleviating anxiety. Some studies claim that the species has the advantage of not causing dependence, but there is still no consensus in this regard.
Scientific name: valerian officinalis
Common Names: Catnip, St. George's Weed, Wild Valerian
How to use: To ease anxiety, pour 1 teaspoon of sliced root into 1 cup and add hot water. Squelch for five minutes and strain.
Attention! Do not use the infusion for more than ten days in a row. Pregnant women shouldn't take it at all. If you prefer capsules, seek medical advice more than ever.
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3.People with hypersensitivity to the substance should not use the product.
4. In case of hypersensitivity to the product, it is recommended to discontinue use and consult the herbalist.
5.Do not use the product after the expiration date.
6.Keep at room temperature (15 to 30ºC). Protect from light, heat and humidity. Under these conditions, the product will remain suitable for consumption, respecting the expiration date indicated on the package.
7. All medication must be kept out of reach of children.
8.This product should not be used by pregnant women without the guidance of a herbalist.
9.Although there are no contraindications related to age groups, we recommend the use of the product for adult patients.
10.Follow the way to use correctly. If the symptoms do not disappear, seek advice from the herbalist.
11.Using the product during the breastfeeding period is also not recommended.
12."IF THE SYMPTOMS PERSIST, THE FHYTOTHERAPIST SHOULD BE CONSULTED".