VALERIAN AND ITS PROPERTIES

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)

Important plant used in the affections of the nervous system. It is sedative, soporific, soothing, very effective in states of hyperexcitability, migraines and insomnia, cardiac or digestive disorders of nervous origin; Is antiparasitic.

Valerian is one of the most important medicinal plants that are known for the treatment of nervous conditions.

Valerian remedies are soothing, sedative, anticonvulsive and antispasmodic. The plant is well suited to conditions of irritability and hyperexcitability, insomnia, neurosis, nervous asthma, spasms of the stomach, cramps and cardiac or digestive disorders of nervous origin. It is useful in case of intellectual exhaustion, fatigue, nervous depression and chronic insomnia. It is overwhelming.

In addition to its main therapeutic property against nerve diseases, a cold infusion or maceration of valerian also possesses antiparasitic properties, and is effective against vomiting and tympanitis.

Valerian is usually prepared in infusion, maceration, and dye or fluid extract. The alcoholic extract (tincture valerianae) is usually a common form of valerian application as a sedative nerve.

Maceration of valerian against

 insomnia and migraines

To a cup of cold water add 2 teaspoons of crumbled root. Let it soak half a day. Take 1 or 2 cups a day against migraines; Warm up and drink before bed if they want effects against insomnia.

Tincture of sedative and antispasmodic

 valerian

To 100 milliliters of alcohol of 70º add 25 grams of crumbled root. Leave to macerate for 10 days. Take ten drops 3 times a day, if you want to sweeten with honey or sugar.

Soothing bath of valerian

To a liter of boiling water add a handful of crumbled root. Allow to stand for half an hour. Filter and pour into the bath water.

SALVIA (SALVIA VERBENACA)AND ITS PROPERTIES

Salvia (Salvia verbenaca)

Antiperspirant, general tonic, stomach, gastric and intestinal disorders, antidiarrheal, cordial, diuretic, astringent, antiseptic, antiinflammatory of upper respiratory tract, antispasmodic, regulator of menstrual functions, mouth and throat affections, Topical uses (sores, ulcers, dermatoses). Other uses and properties: culinary applications and pastry.Sage is a very effective plant against excessive perspiration, especially the nocturnal one produced by high fevers. It is used against the gastric and intestinal affections, and specifically its inflammatory processes; Is stomach and antidiarrheal. It is also useful in upper respiratory, cough and tuberculosis inflammation. Cordial, tonic, stimulating, diuretic, antispasmodic and regulating properties of menstrual functions are recognized.

Externally it is effective in inflammations of the buccal cavity and throat, gargles for angina, toothache and parodontitis. It is used as a disinfectant of the skin in poultices and baths, especially those conditions of mycosis origin, also in dermatoses, ulcers and sores.Infusion of anti-secretory salviaTo a liter of hot water add two handles of dried leaves of sage, let stand 10 minutes. 

Filter and take at intervals of two hours in case of excessive sweating.Garland of sage for throat affections For laryngitis and throat irritations, add half a liter of water two teaspoons of dried leaves of sage, let it simmer until it begins to boil. Leave to cover, resting for about 15 minutes. With warm liquid gargle several times a day.Infusion of salvia for internal uses, in gastric, intestinal and respiratory affections 

For the internal applications already described, especially inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, cough and tuberculosis, an infusion can be prepared at the rate of one tablespoon of crushed leaves of sage for each cup of water; Is allowed to stand for 10 minutes before gluing.Diabetes (lowering glucose levels)In a cup of boiling water add 2 tablespoons of dried sage leaf, let stand a few minutes. Take 3 cups a day.

CARDO MARIANO AND ITS PROPERTIES

CARDO MARIANO

Silybum Marianum L.

BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION - Robust plant. It measures between 60 and 150 cm in height. It has a thick and branched root, which gives rise to a rosette of oval leaves, surrounded by irregular teeth. During the second year a straight stem develops, which at the top has few leaves and branches. The leaves of the stem are alternate and the upper ones are surrounded by yellow spines. The stems are crowned by purple or white flowers. The fruits are brown and speckled achenes. It blooms from July to September.

COLLECTION - The fruits as they mature.
DRUGS - Dried fruits.
ACTIVE PRINCIPLES - Silymarin, flavonoids, linoleic, oleic and palmitic acid and tocopherol.

PROPERTIES - Hepato-detoxifying action, hepatic cell regenerator, choleretic and collagenous, cardiac tonic and hypotensive. Digestive, venotonic, diuretic and antipyretic.

USES and APPLICATIONS - Hepatobiliary insufficiency, acute and chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, inappetence, dyspepsia, haemorrhages, influenza, colds and cystitis.

DIGITALIS PURPUREA AND ITS PROPERTIES

Digital (Digitalis purpurea)Excellent cardiac tonic, effective cicatrizant, diuretic, purgative.

The digital one contains a series of active substances very important for heart affections. Among the substances it contains are glycosides, with a very effective cardiotonic action, as well as heart rate normalizer; And other non-glucoside substances, which complement the action of glycosides on the heart. It is also diuretic and purgative.

The leaves of the digital are also an excellent cica- trizante; Have application on ulcers (also the varicose ones) and sores of the skin.

Caution: The internal administration of the digital must always be done with medical advice, since the dosage is very critical. The medicinal doses are so close to the toxic ones that it is very Rasa his preparation in homemade form; 10 grams of a leaf can cause death to an adult. In addition, some people may have intolerance to some of its active ingredients, with the aggravation that these accumulate in the body and are difficult to eliminate by it.For its application as skin healing, we can make an infusion with 1 or 2 sheets of digital per liter of water. Soak some compresses in the liquid and apply to the affected área,