Streptococcus is a medicinal plant known for its medicinal properties that relieve menstrual cramps and help during labor. Its scientific name is Cimicifuga Racemosa .
This plant has anti-inflammatory, analgesic properties that help regulate the menstrual cycle and relieve the symptoms of PMS and menopause. It can be consumed in the form of tea, tincture, tablets or drops.
What is St. Christopher's apple used for?
This medicinal plant serves to treat various problem, which include:
- It improves blood circulation as it helps relax and dilate blood vessels, also helping to lower blood pressure;
- Mutes cramps and muscle tension;
- Relieves pain in the ovaries and uterus, also helping to relieve the pain of contractions during childbirth and pain in the breasts;
- Helps improve sleep, being indicated in cases of insomnia due to its sedative properties;
- Facilitates breathing in case of asthma, cough and bronchitis as it is able to relieve spasms;
- Helps in the treatment of arthritis and osteoarthritis due to its properties that reduce inflammation;
- Relaxes the uterine muscles helping to facilitate delivery;
- Relieves various symptoms of menopause like anxiety, depression, hot flashes, night sweats, headache or vertigo;
- Helps regulate the menstrual cycle and relieves PMS symptoms.
In addition, the properties of this medicinal plant also help reduce mood swings as well as help regulate sex hormones and body temperature.
Properties of Streptococcus
The properties include anti-inflammatory action, which reduces spasms and calms pain, antidiabetic, stress-relieving, sedative, uterine tonic, birth trainer and hormone balancing.
Side Effects of St. Christopher's Wort
The properties of this plant may interfere with the action of the contraceptive pill or with the action of the anticoagulant medicines.
Contraindications of Streptococcus
This plant is not to be used during the first times of pregnancy, being more indicated for the last weeks of gestation.
Mode of use of St. Christopher's Wort
St. Christopher's apple can be used in the form of tea, tincture, tablets or drops and can be found in markets or natural products stores.
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Tea from this plant helps relieve pain and inflammation, improves blood circulation and helps relieve the symptoms of menopause and PMS. To prepare a tea with this medicinal plant you will need:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup boiling water;
- 1 teaspoon of dried St Christopher's apple.
Method of preparation:
Place the dried plant in the cup of boiling water, and allow the infusion to stand for 10 minutes. Spent that time coar and drink.
This tea should be drunk 2 to 3 times a day, according to need and sensed symptoms.
