medicinal plants

Copaiba Oil or Copaiba Balm is a resinous product that has different applications and benefits for the body, including the digestive, intestinal, urinary, immune and respiratory systems. This oil can be extracted from Copaifera officinalis , a tree also known as Copaíba or Copaibeira, which grows in South America and can be found in Brazil in the Amazon region.

Improving digestion and decreasing nausea are some of the benefits of mint tea, which can be prepared using the common mint, also known as Mentha spicata and another species known as peppermint or Mentha piperita. Mint is an aromatic herb that can be used in cooking and for medicinal purposes because it has analgesic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac and analgesic action and is a great tea to take after meals because it helps in digestion

Evening Primrose is a medicinal plant of the family Onagraceae, also known as Northern Cyrrio, Burdock, Enotera or Boa-tarde, widely used as a home remedy for female disorders such as premenstrual tension or cyst in the ovary. This is a plant native to America that can be found wildly in countries with a mild climate, although it is currently a large-scale herb for the extraction of oil from its seeds, evening primrose oil

The blackberry is the fruit of the wild mulberry or silveira, a medicinal plant with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Its leaves can be used as a home remedy for treating osteoporosis and menstrual cramps. Blackberry can be consumed fresh, in desserts or juices that can be used to help treat diarrhea and inflammation in the vocal cords

Stevia is a natural sweetener that does no harm to health and can be used to replace sugar in juices, teas, cakes and other sweet preparations. It is produced from the Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni plant and has also been used in various industrialized products such as soft drinks, processed juices, chocolates, gelatines and teas

Anis-Starry is a medicinal plant that reaches up to 10 meters in height, which has benefits against gases, fungi and in the treatment of respiratory problems. The tree produces small star-shaped follicles containing 8 tiny, bright-colored brown seeds that exude strong, sweet-smelling, spicy-like scent

Rosehip Oil can be used to help diminish streaks, keloids, scars and wrinkles and lines of expression on the skin, possessing a powerful regenerative and emollient effect on the skin, as it is rich in fatty acids such as oleic, linolenic and linolenic acid, as well as Vitamin A and some ketone compounds

Salsa, also known as parsley, parsley, parsley or parsley, is a medicinal plant widely used in the treatment of kidney diseases such as urinary tract infection and kidney stones, and in the treatment of problems such as gas bowel movements, constipation and fluid retention. Both their leaves and their seeds and roots are used to make natural remedies, and can be used as a seasoning in cooking

Peruvian Maca, or Maca alone, is a tuber of the family of turnip, cabbage and watercress that has important medicinal properties, being traditionally used to increase vitality and libido and is therefore known as a natural energizer. The scientific name of this medicinal plant is Lepidium meyenii and can be known in other places like Ginseng-dos-Andes or Viagra-dos-Incas

Reducing fatigue and weakness or increasing libido and energy are some of the main benefits of the Peruvian Maca, which due to its nutritional value is indicated for seniors, students and for those who practice daily physical activity and for men and women with hormonal problems. The scientific name of the Peruvian Maca is Lepidium meyenii and its properties improve the performance of physical and mental activity, improving concentration

The sacred husk is a medicinal plant widely used to treat constipation due to its laxative effect that promotes the evacuation of feces. Its scientific name is Rhamnus purshiana DC and can be purchased in natural products stores and in some handling pharmacies. The extract of the shell is metabolized by the intestinal bacteria, producing substances that stimulate the movement of the intestine, failing evacuation

Some teas prepared with medicinal plants are not advised to consume during pregnancy because they can impair the development of the baby, as is the case of Aloe Vera, Hera and Guaco, for example. In addition, in order to avoid risking harm to one's own life and also the baby's life, the pregnant woman should only take medicines and teas recommended by the obstetrician, because in many cases, besides the characteristic toxicity of the plant itself, herbs that grow on the border of roads and those harvested on the farm may be contaminated with the pollution of car exhaust and pesticides

Basil is a medicinal and aromatic plant also known as broad-leafed Basil, Alfavaca, Basilicão, Anfádega and Herba, much used to make homemade remedies for canker sores, cough and sore throat. Its scientific name is Ocimum basilicum and can be bought in natural products stores, free markets and in some markets.

Rhodiola rosea, also known as the Golden Root, is a medicinal plant traditionally used as an adaptogen, which increases the body's resistance to physical, chemical and biological stress-causing agents and helps regulate body systems. This plant can be bought in natural products stores, handling pharmacies and some free trade shows

Cow Paw is a medicinal plant, also known as cowhide or nail, popularly known as a natural remedy for diabetes, but it lacks scientific proof of this fact in humans. The Brazilian Paw is a Brazilian tree with a thorny trunk, measuring from 5 to 9 meters high, which produces large, exotic flowers, usually white

The agonized, also known as agony, arapu or jasmine-mango, is a medicinal plant widely used to relieve menstrual cramps and regulate the menstrual cycle, but can also be used to treat respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis, for example, due to its anti-asthmatic properties. This plant can be found in natural products stores and costs on average R $ 20

Fennel is a medicinal plant, also known as Green Anise or Fennel, widely used in the fight against bad digestion, gas, belly pain or arthritis. Its scientific name is Pimpinella anisum and can be found in markets, open markets, natural products stores and manipulation pharmacies. Sometimes the fennel is mistaken for star anise, but these are different plants

Pinus maritima or Pinus pinaster is a species of pine that originates on the French coast, which can be used for the treatment of venous or circulatory diseases, varicose veins and hemorrhoids. The French Pinheiro Marítimo has strong antioxidant properties. Dry extracts from the bark of the tree are usually used, which can be found in the form of capsules called Flebon or Pycogenol, for example.

Sage is a medicinal plant, also known as Sage, Tea-of-Europe, Tea-of-France, Sage-grass or Sage-grass, much used to treat intestinal problems and excessive perspiration, for example. Its scientific name is Sálvia officinalis and can be bought in natural products stores and in some handling pharmacies.

Indian chestnut, also known as horse chestnut, is an oleaginous widely used in the treatment of venous insufficiency and varicose veins, but it can also be used to facilitate the treatment of hemorrhoids, for example. Its scientific name is Aesculus hippocastanum and can be purchased at any pharmacy in the form of capsules, powders, leaves, creams or soaps