Carobinha, also known as Jacarandá, is a medicinal plant found in southern Brazil and has several beneficial properties for the body, such as:
- Heal skin wounds, hives and chicken pox;
- Fight constipation ;
- Combat rheumatism and arthritis ;
- Detoxify the body;
- Combat syphilis and gonorrhea ;
- Combat fluid retention .
To obtain these properties one should consume 4 cups of carob tea daily or use it to wash the wounds on the skin.
How to prepare tea
Carob tea is made from its fresh or dried leaves in the proportion of 1 liter of water for every 2 tablespoons of fresh leaves or 1 sachet of dried leaves. It should be allowed to boil water, turn off the heat and add the leaves, capping the pan for 5 minutes.
How to use
The carobinha can be used in the form of tea, essential oil or powder, which should be used according to medical advice. In general, essential oil or tea should be consumed 4 cups a day to stimulate perspiration and to cure diseases such as malaria, syphilis, gonorrhea, bone pain, rheumatism and arthritis. In addition, gargling the carobinha also helps in the fight against flu and sore throats.
To improve healing, warm carob tea should be used to wash wounds on the body and blisters of chicken pox 3 times a day, or in baths to treat ulcers and sexually transmitted diseases. In addition, the carobinha powder can be applied to wounds and ulcers to fight infections, as it acts as a disinfectant, combating microorganisms that increase the severity of the injuries.
What to do to improve healing
To improve healing of wounds without dressings, the area should be thoroughly rinsed with mild, odorless soap, keep the area clean and airy, and avoid straining or placing objects on the affected site. In the case of wounds that are covered with a dressing, only the first wash should be made with mild soap, while the following washes should be done with water only.
In addition to caring for the affected region, you should increase the consumption of healing foods, such as white meats, fish, eggs, orange, pineapple, peanuts and eggplant. Here's a complete list of what to eat in: Healing foods.
