The chestnut of India is a medicinal plant that has the capacity to reduce the size of dilated veins and is a natural anti-inflammatory, being very effective against poor blood circulation, varicose veins, varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
This plant can be found in pharmacies and stores of natural products in the form of dried leaves to make tea or in forms of powder, capsules, creams or moisturizers to apply directly to the skin and promote circulation.
Ways to use
To improve circulation, India nuts can be used in the following ways:
Tea
One should consume 2 to 3 cups of tea per day, without adding sugar or sweeteners.
Ingredients
- 30 g cashew leaves from India
- 1 liter of water
Preparation: Place the water to heat and, after boiling, turn off the heat and add the chestnut leaves, letting the mixture stand for about 20 minutes. then strain and drink.
Dye
India's tincture of chestnut must be diluted in water and consumed throughout the day at the rate of 5 tablespoons of the tincture for every 1 liter of water.
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons caster powder from India
- 1 bottle of 70% ethyl alcohol
How to prepare: Put the chestnut powder from India in the alcohol bottle and close, letting the mixture rest for 2 weeks in a window exposed to the sunlight. After this period the mixture should be placed in a closed dark glass bottle and stored in a sheltered place in the sun.
Capsules
Indian chestnut can also be found in the form of capsules, which cost between 10 and 18 reais and should be taken according to the label or prescription of the doctor or nutritionist. See more about capsules here.
However, it is important to remember that this plant is contraindicated for children, pregnant or lactating women, and in cases of use of anticoagulant drugs.
