The calaguala is a fern whose leaves are ovate and dense and are between 30 and 120 centimeters long, have enough orange serums on the underside, the edges can be smooth or slightly jagged. Its root or rhizome is fairly thick fleshy, branched, with long petioles, is brown in color and with orange scales.
In addition it is terrestrial, it develops in the bark, the branches of the trees and in the rocks, for this reason it is said that it is an epiphyte plant, also is the reason why it is called grass of lizard, it compares to the form in that this animal rests on the trees.
It is very rare to see this plant grow on the ground. Also, it has no flowers or fruits, reproduces through spores and needs a lot of moisture.
Medicinal properties of the Calaguala
The herb Calaguala has recognized medicinal properties, even the oldest civilizations of South America, used to treat a great amount of sufferings. Among its properties or medicinal powers are:
● It is a great antioxidant.
● It is a good appetite stimulant.
● It is a good sudorific.
● It works like a purgative.
● It is excellent for debugging blood.
● It enables healthy hair growth and prevents alopecia like other autoimmune diseases.
● Regulates defenses and strengthens them, so it works as a barrier against infections.
● It is extraordinary for treating skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis and acne, even favors the synthesis of collagen, thus allowing the skin to be soft and smooth. It is also used as a remedy for vitiligo.
● It is diuretic, it reduces uric acid and this makes it perfect for treating diseases such as arthritis, it also calms bone pain.
● Combats rheumatism, gout and syphilis.
● Solve hypertension problems.
● Treat urinary tract problems like calculations.
● Used for digestive system problems, it alleviates stomach pain, constipation and gastritis.
● It is a cure for respiratory diseases, for example, relieves chest pains, decongests bronchi, helps to eliminate phlegm, cures asthma and coughs.
● It heals the problems of the feminine intimate zone like flows and vaginitis, even has the capacity to regulate the cycles of the menstrual period, be they delays or advances.
● It is used for the treatment of venereal diseases.
● It is a great alternative for the early stages of cancer.
Home remedies with Calaguala
All the powers of Calaguala can be easily exploited by means of home remedies, which are very easy to prepare. An important point is that it is necessary to be constant, since the treatment with this plant requires an extended time to be able to see its effects.
The part used is the root or rhizome, both for the internal and the external route, 20 grams in half a liter of water is used to prepare the infusion. This rhizome decoction is drunk several cups a day for gastrointestinal, respiratory and cardiac diseases.
As for external use, the same infusion is prepared and applied in the form of plasters and poultices for diseases or problems on the skin. In the case of problems in the female intimate zone, 2 bundles with 2 liters of water are used to prepare the infusion, let boil 15 minutes to perform washing.
Contraindications to the use of Calaguala
One of the side effects is itching but this is usually a harmless symptom. The use of calaguala can cause irritation in the gastric mucosa, so people suffering from stomach ulcers and gastritis should avoid their consumption. Like patients with diabetes, this plant has the ability to induce hyperglycemia.
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