Tanaceto, which has the scientific name Tanacetum parthenium L., is a perennial plant with aromatic leaves and daisy-like flowers.
This medicinal herb has numerous properties that give it benefits in terms of digestion, respiratory system, musculoskeletal, skin, nervous system and also in the relief of pain, in cases of migraine for example.
Tanaceto Properties
Tanaceto has relaxing, uterine stimulating, anti-inflammatory, antihistaminic, digestive, nerve tonic, analgesic, purifying, decongestant, vasodilating, digestive stimulant and vermifuge properties.
In addition, this plant also increases perspiration and stimulates the gallbladder, causing the bile to exit into the duodenum.
What are the benefits
Tanaceto has several benefits:
1. Digestion
This plant enhances appetite and digestion, removing nausea and vomiting. In addition, it eliminates toxins, stimulates the smooth functioning of the liver, reducing symptoms related to lazy liver and eliminating toxins.
2. Mental and Emotional
Tanaceto has a relaxing action and can be used in irritable and angry states and in cases of agitation in children. irritability, headache and migraine.
3. Respiratory system
Tanaceto's hot tea increases perspiration and reduces fever and has a decongestant action to eliminate phlegm and sinusitis. It can also be used to relieve asthma and other allergies, such as hay fever.
4. Pain and inflammation
This medicinal herb is widely used in cases of migraine and helps in relieving pain in trigeminal neuralgia and sciatica. The tansy also has an anti-inflammatory action, being useful in the treatment of arthritis. Learn all about this disease.
5. Skin health
The fresh plant is used to treat bites and bites of insects, relieving pain and swelling. The diluted tincture can be used as a lotion to repel insects and treat pimples and boils.
How to use
Tanaceto can be used in the form of tea, tincture or directly on the skin. The most commonly used is tea, which should be prepared as follows:
Ingredients
- 15 g of the aerial parts of tansy;
- 600 mL of water
Method of preparation
Put the water to boil and then take out the fire and put the plant, cover and let stand for about 10 minutes. Have a cup of this tea 3 times a day.
The fresh plant and tincture can be applied directly to the skin, to relieve allergies, insect bites or swelling. In addition, it can also be used in a compress, frying a handful of leaves in a little oil, leave it cool and put on the abdomen, to relieve colic.
Who should not use
Tanaceto should be avoided during pregnancy and in people who are treated with anticoagulant medicines, such as warfarin.
Possible side effects
Tanaceus is generally well tolerated, but in some cases fresh leaves may cause oral ulcers.
