Bake-fish is a medicinal plant very effective in treating respiratory problems such as influenza and bronchitis, for example, as it is able to relieve some symptoms such as back pain, chest pain and cough.
This plant, scientifically known as Vernonia polysphaera, is often found in vacant lots and pastures, often being weed, and multiplying rapidly in less fertile soils. Fish assa is rich in mineral salts and has expectorant, homeostatic and diuretic properties.
What is it for
The fish plant has balsamic, expectorant, fortifying, hemostatic and diuretic properties, and can be used mainly to treat general respiratory problems. Thus, fish roasting can be used to:
- Assist in the treatment of influenza, pneumonia, bronchitis and cough;
- Relieve and treat hemorrhoids;
- Assist in the treatment of renal calculi;
- Treat changes in the uterus.
In addition, this plant can be used to decrease swelling caused by fluid retention due to its diuretic property.
How to use
The used parts of the fish assa are the leaves and the root, being able to be made tea, infusion or even bath of seat, in case of affections of the uterus, for example.
Bake-fish tea
Bake-fish tea is widely used to aid in the treatment of influenza and relieve cough. To make tea it is necessary to add 15g of leaves in 1 liter of boiling water and drink at least 3 times a day. In case of its use for influenza and bronchitis, for example, one can sweeten the tea with a little honey. Know the benefits of honey.
Side effects and contraindications
To date, no side effects have been reported related to the consumption of assa-fish, however their consumption should be guided by the herbalist. In addition, tea-fish tea is contraindicated for pregnant or lactating women.
