Centella or Asian Spark can be taken in the form of tea, powder, tincture or capsules, and can be taken 1 to 3 times a day, depending on how it is taken and need. In addition, this medicinal plant can also be found in geis and creams, which should be applied locally, helping to combat cellulite and localized fat.
Asian Centella is a medicinal plant, also known as Asian Spark, Centela or Gotu kola, and is used to treat deferent problems such as cellulitis, poor circulation, skin wounds or rheumatism, for example.
What is it for
The Asian spark helps to treat localized cellulitis, problems in the venous circulation, skin wounds, burns, varicose veins in the legs, rheumatism, bruising, obesity, kidney problems, tingling and leg cramps, depression, fatigue, also helping to treat Alzheimer's disease.
properties
Asian Centella presents tonic, anti-inflammatory, soothing, diuretic, stimulating and vasodilating action that dilates the vessels and improves blood circulation.
Mode of Use
This medicinal plant may be used in the form of tea, tincture or capsules which may be taken or in the form of ointment to be applied locally.
Asian Centella Tea for Cellulite
Asian Centella tea helps to lose weight and fight localized cellulite, as it has properties that improve blood circulation.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of leaves and dried flowers of Asian Centella;
- Half a liter of boiling water.
Method of preparation:
- In a saucepan, add to the boiling water the Asian Centella and boil for 2 to 5 minutes. After that time, turn off the heat and cover, letting stand for 10 minutes.
This tea should be drunk 2 to 3 times a day and to increase the effectiveness of tea it is recommended to do anaerobic physical exercise, such as localized weight training.
Asian Centella tincture for concentration and tiredness
Ingredients:
- 200 g of dried Asian Centella;
- 1 liter of vodka with 37.5% alcohol;
- 1 container of dark glass.
Method of preparation:
- Place the Asian Centella and vodka in the dark glass container, close the container tightly and leave it in a cool and airy place, protected from the sun, for 2 weeks. After that time, strain and filter the entire contents with a paper filter and return to a new dark glass container or dropper dispenser. The dye has a validity of 6 months.
It is recommended to drink 50 drops of this tincture 3 times a day to treat problems of tiredness, depression and memory problems.
Asian Centella capsules to improve circulation
Asian Centella capsules can be purchased at drugstores, health food stores, drugstores or online stores and should be taken to combat cellulite and improve circulation, leaving the legs lighter.
Generally, it is recommended to take 2 capsules of Asian Centella 2 to 3 times a day, but you should always consult the package insert to know how much to take.
Creams and gels with Asian Centella to reduce localized fat
Creams and gels with Asian Centella can be used to massage some areas of the body with more accumulation of fat and cellulite as they help to eliminate this fat, increase blood circulation and eliminate cellulite.
For this, it is only necessary to massage the most problematic regions with circular motions, 2 times a day, preferably in the morning and at night before going to sleep.
In addition, these creams and gels also help increase the production of collagen in the skin, leaving it firmer and increasing its elasticity.
Side effects
The side effects of Asian Centella may include skin allergy reactions such as redness, itching and swelling on the skin and sensitivity to sunlight.
Contraindications
Centella asiatica is contraindicated for pregnant women, breastfeeding women and for patients with gastric ulcer, gastritis or with problems in the functioning of the liver or kidneys.
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