Aroeira is a medicinal plant, also known as red aroeira, beach aroeira, manioc aroeira or corneíba, that can be used as a home remedy to treat sexually transmitted diseases.
Its scientific name is Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi and can be purchased at some natural products stores and handling pharmacies.
What is Aroeira?
Aroeira is used to treat fever, rheumatism, syphilis, ulcers, heartburn, gastritis, cough, bronchitis, tongue, diarrhea, cystitis, toothache, arthritis, tendon distension and infections of the intima.
Properties of Aroeira
The properties of aroeira include its action astringent, balsamic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, tonic and gynecological healing.
How to use Aroeira
For therapeutic purposes the barks, especially for making tea, and the other parts of the plant, are used to prepare baths.
- Infusion of aroeira for stomach problems: Add 100 grams of the powder of the bark of Aroeira in 1 liter of boiling water. Take 3 tablespoons a day.
- Baths of aroeira for rheumatism and skin problems: Put 20 g of bark of aroeira in 1 liter of water and let boil for 5 minutes. Strain and bathe with the warm infusion.
See some indications of this medicinal plata in:
- Home remedy for sexually transmitted diseases
- Homemade solution to remove skin blemishes
- Treatment of inflammation of the Bartholin gland
Side effects of Aroeira
Side effects of aroeira include allergic reactions to the skin and mucous membranes.
Contraindications of Aroeira
Aroeira is contraindicated for individuals with very sensitive skin.
