Plants

Vermifuge (eliminates intestinal worms and parasites), stomach tonic, digestive, aperitif, regulates menstruation, antiseptic. 

Astringent, vulnerary (heals wounds and ulcers, reduces inflammation and accelerates the renewal of damaged tissues) mouth and larynx conditions, mouth ulcers, digestive, purifying, liver, anemia. 

Antiseptic, aperitif and digestive. Expectorant, bronchitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, general tonic, suitable for asthenia, weakness and chronic fatigue, intellectual stimulant and for the adrenal glands, which is considered a sexual stimulant. 

Digestive, carminative (gas), tonic, emmenagogue (activates and regularizes menstruation), antitussive, adjuvant in epilepsy, sedative. 

Antacid, digestive, liver, ulcers. 

Emmenagogue, emollient, root, diuretic. 

Anticancer, immune system disorders (HIV, cancer, leukemia), cell regenerator, digestive (gastritis, ulcers, maximum 0,5 gr. per day), cholagogue (activates the evacuation of bile into the duodenum, maximum 0,5 gr. per day), laxative, purgative (maximum 0,5 gr. per day), anti-inflammatory, emollient. External use, antiseptic, bactericidal, balsamic, healing, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, fungicide. 

Laxative, purifying, anti-gout, topical edema for dermatitis, eczema, abscesses, nail inflammation, lung and liver conditions. 

Malaria, immune system stimulant, cancer, leukemia, melanoma, HIV, antibacterial, antioxidant, antipyretic, antiparasitic, antiviral, immunosuppressive, newborn jaundice.

A little history...

There are about 200 species of the Artemisia genus, which bloom in late summer with countless tiny, insignificant flowers; the wind is responsible for pollination.

It owes its name to the Greek goddess Artemis, great protector of women, considered the symbol of happiness.

Used by our ancestors at the time of childbirth and during pregnancy as protection, the leaves were used to make amulets and perfumes to ward off evil spirits, and poultices protected them from bites.

Each plant has its own particular moment of maximum alchemical power; in the case of Artemisia, this occurs during nights of the full moon.

These are good times to collect the plant, due to its connection with the deep and secret energies of the telluric currents of Mother Earth.

Its transmuting power is its ability to neutralize negative energies and catalyze positive ones.

The entire plant of artemisia is used, from the leaves to the root, they are called medicinal bitters, it is one of its active ingredients in addition to the volatile essential oils that exert a stimulating and fortifying effect on the entire digestive system, promoting bile flow.

From here we will focus on the most common species and those with the most medicinal uses.

Artemisia: an ancient remedy against malaria

Sweet Artemisia (Anniversary Artemisia) is a powerful antipyretic that has been used for centuries to treat fevers and more specifically malariaIt is an indispensable plant in Chinese medicine, where in addition to malaria it is used to treat jaundice. It should not be confused with wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), used in Europe as a digestive tonic and appetite stimulant. It must be said that the genus Artemisia It comprises about 400 species.

La Sagebrush Sweet is a annual plantl from temperate and subtropical countries, which grows to a considerable height (up to 2 metres in good conditions), its leaves are very aromatic and somewhat bitter in taste.

The leaves contain essential oils and artemisinin. For medicinal purposes, the dried leaf is used in infusion.

Currently in the Sweet revolution We are testing the cultivation of Sagebrush with the intention of working within the malaria program of the NGO Anamed International: More information

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Hemostatic, antiseptic, menstrual regulator (emmenagogue, antihemorrhagic), antihemorrhoidal, vulnerary. 

Stomach tonic, carminative, expectorant, astringent, sudorific, emmenagogue. 

Digestive, diuretic, hepatic, cholagogue, choleretic, antitumor, fungicide, anthelmintic (intestinal worms), emmenagogue, antiseptic, healing, emollient, bactericide, warts. Dermoprotective, would violate. 

Sativa: antiemetic, analgesic, aperitif (increases appetite), ocular relaxant, pectoral (bronchial relaxant), anxiolytic, tumor inhibitor, oncolytic, anticonvulsant, neuroprotective.

Indicate: has a higher cannabinoid content.

Rudelaris: It has almost no psychoactive effect and is slightly sedative, properties combined with the previous varieties. 

Vitamin C, antibiotic, purifying, expectorant, in lotion or poultice strengthens hair and prevents hair loss. 

Anti-inflammatory, diuretic, purifying, expectorant, aperitif, against insect and snake bites. 

Hepatobiliary, hepatoprotective, hepatitis, hepatobiliary insufficiency, gallbladder disorders, gallstones, jaundice, cirrhosis, loss of appetite, antihemorrhagic, hypertensive, analgesic, antitoxic, HIV. 

Antilithic (dissolves kidney stones), gallstones, hepatoprotective, cystitis, jaundice, dysentery, diabetes, antibacterial, astringent, antihepatotoxic, antiseptic, antiviral, cytostatic, diuretic, eupeptic, fortifying, antithermic, hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic, mild laxative, litholytic, sedative. 

Diuretic, obesity, kidney disorders, arthritis, gout, hypertension, anti-inflammatory, male and female genitourinary tract infection, hemostatic (nasal and menstrual), brunettes, antitumor, osteoporosis, cartilage lesions, bone remineralizer, acne, eczema, herpes, fungus, baldness prevention, dandruff and strengthens nails. 

Relaxing effects, stress, insomnia. 

Rheumatism, joint swelling, bruises, hematomas, fractures (tincture used externally), tired limbs, dislocation, sprains, fissures (poultices, root used externally). Contains mainly allantoin (haemostatic and cell regenerator), essential oil, tannins, alkaloids, starch, mucilages, rosmarinic acid. Healing, emollient.

Plant native to the island of Java, Asia, Central America and the Antilles. It grows in fresh ponds and belongs to the Zingiberaceae family. Its leaves are large, growing almost a metre in height, with large petioles and rhizomes. It has white or yellow flowers. It is used as a culinary condiment, as it is one of the components of curry. It is added to stews, rice, soups, drinks or syrups.

It is anti-inflammatory for arthritic pain, as it has a very effective component, curcumin. Its potency is accentuated when combined with pepper and vegetable oils. It helps the liver and kidneys, is an antioxidant, and digestive. It helps reduce cholesterol, helps prevent the formation of stones in the gallbladder, and prevents bile from becoming saturated.

It thins thick blood, but is not suitable before surgery or if you have haemophilia. It is also a natural colourant also known as INDIAN GOLD. Dr. Bharat B. Aggarwal is the author of several scientific studies and refers to turmeric as “the spice for prolonging life”. When you eat a dish seasoned with turmeric, you should keep in mind that it does much more for your body and health.

This is the gift that aromatic and medicinal plants, spices, vegetables, fruits, nuts, mushrooms offer us... it is the awareness of nourishing health.

Aphrodisiac, impotence, premature ejaculation, frigidity, sterility, infertility, nervous weakness, diuretic, antibacterial (bronchitis, flu, cough).

Purifying, digestive, diuretic, hepatic, appetizer, anemia, cholagogue, choleretic. 

Inflammation, hypertrophy and prostate conditions, cancer, bladder and kidney conditions. 

Immune system stimulant, antiviral, antibacterial, treatment and prevention of respiratory conditions. 

Digestive, diuretic, hepatic, antitussive, hypertension. 

Cardiotonic, regulates blood circulation, hypertension, hypotension, arteriosclerosis, sedative, antispasmodic, diuretic. 

Hypoglycemic, regenerative and stimulating of pancreatic cells, hypocholesterolemic, diuretic, normotensive, antioxidant, digestive, anxiolytic in obesity treatments, antibacterial, prevention of caries. 

Some scientific studies that support these properties

Eupeptic, carminative, emmenagogue, digestive, prevents gastritis and gallstones, antibiotic, vermifuge. The root was used in snake bites, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Halitosis, vitamin C. 

Expectorant, bactericidal, antiseptic, balsamic, anti-catarrhal, headache, nasal congestion, sinusitis, cough, anti-inflammatory of the respiratory tract and gastrointestinal colds, hypoglycemic. 

Analgesic and oral antiseptic, bactericidal, candidiasis, lymphatic purifier, insecticide for malaria mosquitoes when applied to water. 

Purifying, toning, diuretic, anemia, acne, dermatitis. 

Detoxifying, antipyretic, diuretic, purifying, lymphatic gland disorders, skin conditions, thyroid, antitumor. 

Cerebral circulatory failure, headache, migraine, peripheral vascular disorders, arterial disease, cerebral embolism, microcirculatory disorders, arteriosclerosis, senile dementia, memory, neurosensory disorders (vertigo, deafness, balance) of vascular origin in ENT and ophthalmology. 

The gotu kola, scientifically known as Centella asiaticaIt is a herbaceous medicinal plant native to the humid and tropical regions of Asia. It can be consumed in salads, infusions, tinctures, or ointments. It has a high number of medicinal properties: healing, anti-ulcer, psychoneurological, contraceptive, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, emmenagogue, angiogenic, antiproliferative, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, and antimutagenic.

Hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. 

Tonic, diuretic, anti-catarrhal.

Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, purifying, diuretic, strengthens the immune system, stomach ulcers. The juice from the leaves is used as an antidote, it provides a lot of iodine. 

Bequica (calms cough), emmenagogue (activates and regulates menstruation), expectorant, vermifuge (eliminates worms and intestinal parasites), abortive. 

Carminative (antiflatulent, prevents intestinal gas), antitussive, emmenagogue (activates and regulates menstruation), antispasmodic (sedative, calming, tranquilizing), stimulant for cats. 

Also called cat mint, as cats use it to relax or purge themselves. This wild herb is very common in orchards, streets, gardens, paths... and we do not take into account its medicinal value.

Nepeta cataria infusion with stevia is great for nerves in students, it helps them concentrate when studying.

To relax nerves and stress at work when we feel the pace is on our heels, we will make 2 or 3 glasses of infusion, blow it off and pour it into a bottle or thermos to drink throughout the day.

Effective for children with hyperactivity without side effects.

It is digestive with a flavor similar to mint.

Powerful mosquito repellent. Macerate the plant in cold-pressed olive oil for 40 days, strain into spray bottles and apply by massaging into the skin. You can add citronella or lavender essence.

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Eupeptic (facilitates and promotes digestion), carminative (antiflatulent), antispasmodic (prevents nervous spasms, sedative, calming, tranquilizing), headache, painful periods. 

Cholagogue, choleretic, liver protector, sedative. Topical application, ophthalmic properties, sun spots and warts. 

Antidepressant, anxiety related to menopause, premenstrual syndrome, urinary incontinence, digestive. External use in oil, vulnerary (heals wounds and ulcers, reduces inflammation and accelerates the renewal of damaged tissues), minor burns, anti-inflammatory. 

Expectorant, chronic catarrhal processes, bronchopulmonary conditions, anthelmintic (intestinal parasites and worms), carminative (antiflatulent). 

Mucolytic, expectorant, root (diuretic, sudorific), choleretic (increases the production of bile in the liver). 

The three plants we will discuss here are within this group and are as follows:

Kalanchoe daigremontiana (Bryophyllum daigremontianum)

It has numerous shoots or new plants on the edges of the leaves. The leaves have elongated spots on the underside. It is known as: Arantes, Mother of thousands, Kalanchoe mexicana.

Kalanchoe pinnata (Bryophyllum pinnatum)

Also called "Goethe's Plant" since it was studied by the German poet and botanist. Other names it receives in Latin America: Witch, Witch's Herb, Prodigiosa, Leaf of the Air, Always Living, Colombian, Ojaransín, Hojerilla.

Kalanchoe gaston-bonniers (Bryophyllum gastonis-bonnieri)

The scientific name comes from the French botanist Gaston Bonnier. This plant has larger leaves than the previous species. It is called: Ojaransín, Hojerilla, Oreja de burro.
It should be noted that popular names are sometimes applied to one or more species and vary from country to country.

Its action can extend beyond the points mentioned above, since it heals cellular damage in many organs of the body.

The part used is mainly the leaves, which have a tart taste. They can be taken externally or internally depending on what we want to treat.

Medicinal use

These kalanchoes are plants that act globally within the body and therefore have a broad spectrum of action. In traditional medicine, especially in Latin America, Asia and Africa, they are used to treat the following diseases and ailments:

• Injuries and diseases related to cell damage, such as cancer.
• Deep and gangrenous wounds
• Infections, burns
• Tumors, abscesses and floroncos
• Rheumatism
• Inflammation
• Hypertension
• Kidney stones
• Diarrhea
• Psychological illnesses: schizophrenia, panic attacks and fears.

Sedative, digestive, calming, analgesic, vermifuge (worms and intestinal parasites), anti-infectious, healing. Essential oil, tranquilizer. 

Sedative, antitussive.

Its juice applied: eyes, cataracts, soothing, skin problems, soothing, bites, mouth, burns, chilblains, hemorrhoids.

Institutional

Cardiotonic, sedative, lowers blood pressure, gastrointestinal disorders, emmenagogue, palpitations in menopause. 

Aphrodisiac, purifying, diuretic, antibacterial, emmenagogue, vasodilator, vulnerary. 

Both varieties have the same properties and can be used in the same way, as there are no known contradictions, they are useful for both adults and children in any of their applications.

In gastric problems, peptic ulcer, diarrhea, rectal fissures, hemorrhoids, respiratory inflammations, both of the throat and bronchi and lungs, eye inflammations.

In ancient times

Valued since ancient times, hikers used it as insoles in their sandals for itchy feet and fatigue. Externally, it is highly recommended for inflammatory skin conditions. It was considered a magical plant and was credited with the power of protection against evil spirits and the seeds were used as amulets for husband-hunters.

Remedies for respiratory tract

Because it contains mucilage, it is especially indicated as a pectoral remedy, also for upper respiratory tract colds, such as laryngitis and pharyngitis, used in the form of gargles.
Fantastic and effective syrups can be made that can be taken by both adults and children in case of cough and respiratory tract conditions.

For wounds

Due to its astringent and antiseptic properties, when applied to recent wounds, it stops bleeding. The fresh leaf, well washed and crushed, or scalded, can be placed as a poultice.

Contains Manganese, which acts by eliminating poisons from the skin's metabolism, and is especially important for eliminating poisons from insect bites and dog bites.

In case of cavities or toothache, to alleviate it, you can use plantain tincture, which is very easy to make. It is also useful for otitis to put one or two drops of fresh plantain juice in the ear.

It strengthens the etheric body in the muscular region and acts on the weakness and loss of muscle mass of the bladder and sphincters.

Anti-inflammatory, expectorant, soothing and toning on mucous membranes, lung infections, antibacterial, respiratory anti-allergy, rhinitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis and bronchitis, anti-inflammatory of the digestive tract, gastric inflammation, diarrhea, colitis, gas, hemostatic, diuretic, vulnerary, heals wounds and minor burns, astringent and mouth disinfectant, otitis. 

Gastric and pectoral emollient, and for upper respiratory tract conditions, urinary tract infections, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, nettle and insect stings, and conjunctivitis. 

Digestive, carminative, sedative, tonic, vasodilator, antispasmodic, gastritis, stress, hypertension, gastrointestinal spasms.

Eupeptic, carminative, stimulant of biliary secretion. Antispasmodic, sedative, sleep inducer, depressive states, menopause, against nervous exhaustion, palpitations, vomiting, pains of nervous component (teeth, ear, headache). Anti-inflammatory of the digestive and bronchial mucosa. Nausea also in pregnancy. Emmenagogue. External use as a vulnerary and analgesic. Frictions due to neuralgia, headaches and migraines, also herpes simplex. Insect bites. 

Antispasmodic, choleretic, carminative, digestive, increases bile secretion (cholagogue) and stomach secretion, antiseptic, expectorant, useful in upper respiratory tract conditions, antipyretic, anti-catarrhal, reduces nausea, migraines, gout, halitosis. 

Depurative, upper respiratory tract colds, digestive, tonic, antispasmodic, nausea, diarrhea, eczema, menstrual pain, premenstrual tension, antidepressant, hemostatic, antirheumatic, febrifuge, migraines, diuretic, cancer. 

Cardiotonic, hypotensive, antiepileptic, antirheumatic, antitumor. 

Premenstrual syndrome, menstrual regulator, osteoporosis, benign breast and ovarian cysts, antidiarrheal, antispasmodic, dermoprotective, eczema. 

Depurative, diuretic, anti-gout, rheumatism, diabetes, astringent, antidiarrheal, inflammatory bowel conditions, stimulant of gastric, biliary, pancreatic and intestinal secretions, haemostatic, anaemia, antihistamine, venotonic, anti-inflammatory.

Vitamin A and C, iron, antioxidant, diuretic, mineralizing and detoxifying the body (heavy metals in organs and tissues) 

Anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, colds, respiratory disorders, digestive, stimulates the immune system, antihistamine, food poisoning. 

Cure-all, street grass or Sedum telephium among other names. It has been used for boils, calluses, chafing, burns, pimples.

How do I use it?

Roasting the leaves, peeling them afterwards and placing them on the boil to be treated for several days until it ripens and bursts.
Raw, it can be used as a wound healer by simply peeling off a thin layer of skin and placing it on the area to be treated.
It is a cactus-type plant. It stores water in its leaves, and is very resistant to watering, climate, and adaptation to different soils.

Lucky to have her at home!

Antispasmodic, stomach tonic, intestinal regulator, vasodilator of the uterus and reduces menstrual pain, oral antiseptic, halitosis. 

Expectorant, cough, cold, mineralizing, digestive, laxative, cholagogue, liver revitalizing, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, allergy, premenstrual syndrome, exhaustion. 

Cardiac tonic, phlebotonic, hepatic, cholagogue, choleretic, colds, restorative, aperitif, antioxidant, emmenagogue, has a certain sedative effect in menopause, hypertensive. 

Reduces calcium oxalate in the kidneys (kidney stones), dissolves small lime deposits that can form in the ear, diuretic, aperitif, stomach tonic. External use, anti-inflammatory. 

Lepidium, broad-leafed lepidium or wild cress

Lepidium, broad-leafed lepidium or wild cress (Lepidium latifolium) is a perennial plant from the cruciferous family (like cabbage, turnips and mustard).

Its main medicinal property is that ofdissolve kidney stones. Although it should not be confused with the famous "stonebreaker" or "sand plant" with the botanical name Herniaria glabra, Lepidium also deserves the title of "stone breaker" for its effectiveness.

It can be taken fresh or dried, always as an infusion, which we will prepare like this:

We pour boiling water over the leaves and cover them. We wait for it to cool down, and we drink a cup in the morning. fasting during 9 days in a row

La dose The average daily dose per cup is 2-3 grams if it is a dried leaf, or 3 medium-sized leaves if it is a fresh leaf. It should be noted that whenever possible it is preferable to take the fresh plant, finely chopped to make the infusion.

Su culture It is not difficult, it requires fresh soil, as it likes humidity. We will multiply it by rooted cutting, that is, by means of a shoot that we will separate with part of the root, or with a piece of the root (rhizome) that has a bud that sprouts and emits a stem.

see more at: PLANT THAT DISSOLVES KIDNEY STONES | Josep Pamies blog

Hypertension, diuretic, digestive, antioxidant, mineralizing, respiratory system, antipyretic. 

The fruits (agavanzos) are antianemic and antiscorbutic due to their high content of Vitamin C. Antidiarrheal, astringent. 

Abortive plant, emmenagogue, antispasmodic, sudorific, anthelmintic. The oil is antirheumatic, antiarthritic, ear pain, hemorrhoids. 

Oral antiseptic, gingivitis, halitosis, mouth ulcers, tonsillitis, stomatitis, pharyngitis, bactericidal, digestive, tonic, stimulant and at the same time digestive sedative and carminative (antiflatulent), restorative, menstrual and menopause regulator. Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating in hands and feet), hypoglycemia. 

Diaphoretic (activates sweating), diuretic, laxative, antirheumatic, antineurological, anti-catarrhal, conjunctivitis, mouth ulcers, throat irritation and tonsillitis. 

Menopause, amenorrhea, infertility, emmenagogue, endometriosis, reduces acne. 

Tonic, asthenia (decay, chronic fatigue), mild depression, chest infection, bronchitis, rhinitis, flu, gastrointestinal cold, disinfectant, antiseptic, digestive. 

Emmenagogue, emollient, anti-inflammatory, vulnerary, insect bites, herpes zoster, pharyngitis, hemorrhoids. 

Anthelmintic, parasiticide.

Helminthic (intestinal parasites and worms, tapeworms and pinworms), sudorific and emmenagogue. Insect repellent. 

Caffeine-free tea. Tonic, digestive, antidiarrheal, anti-catarrhal, antispasmodic, menstrual pain, headache, relieves pulmonary and nasopharyngeal congestion, prophylactic treatment of pneumonia. 

Digestive, carminative, antiputrefactive, aperitif, antirheumatic, antiseptic, pectoral, expectorant, antibiotic, emmenagogue, mouthwash, healing, relaxing. 

Astringent, antidiarrheal, local hemostatic, hemorrhoids.

Immunostimulant, diuretic, carminative, sedative, anti-inflammatory in catarrhal conditions of the respiratory system and mild digestive problems, diabetes. External use: fungal skin infections (ringworm, herpes), earache, insecticide. 

Antispasmodic and sedative of the central nervous system, soporific and sleep-inducing, against insomnia, anxiety, hysteria, muscle relaxant, adjuvant against pain caused by muscle contractures, lumbago, cervical pain, nervous gastritis, pain in the female genital tract. 

Sedative, antispasmodic, anxiety associated with stress, muscle relaxant, migraine and headache of nervous origin or linked to the menstrual cycle, tachycardia, rheumatic pain, muscle pain, sudorific, stimulant of the immune system in febrile states, uterine stimulant and galactagogue, diuretic, kidney conditions, liver, digestive, anticoagulant, mouthwashes for mouth conditions, patches, bites, bruises, sinusitis. 

Digestive disorders, liver conditions, diarrhea, cold, cough, pharyngitis, cardiotonic, anticoagulant. 

A plant that has been culturally called the Plant of Longevity, due to its effects on improving general health. It improves the quality of the blood, purifies, and improves internal functioning due to its antioxidants.