medicinal plants

Hypericão is a medicinal plant, also known as Herb-de-joão, Milfurada, Ibitipoca or Hypericérico-tricus, widely used as a home remedy to fight depression, eliminate worms or alleviate respiratory problems, for example. Hypericum perforatum's scientific name is Hypericum perforatum and can be purchased in its natural form or tincture form in natural products stores and manipulation pharmacies, as well as in some free markets and supermarkets. W

Ivy is a medicinal plant with green leaves, fleshy and shiny, which can be used as a home remedy for cough, and is also found in the composition of some beauty products, such as creams against cellulites and wrinkles. The scientific name of the ivy is Hedera helix and can be bought in the industrialized version in natural products stores and in manipulating pharmacies, in the form of syrup or capsules, for example

Gilbardeira is a medicinal plant, popularly used for hemorrhoids, to treat varicose veins, to tone and reduce swelling of blood vessels and to improve blood circulation. Usually, Gilbardeira grows spontaneously on the sunny slopes of Mediterranean countries, such as Portugal, for example, and is a prickly shrub with small scaly stem and leaves, and round and red fruits resembling small cherries

Neem is a medicinal plant, also known as Nim, Tree-of-life or Sacred Tree, widely used to treat skin problems. Its scientific name is Azadirachta indica A. Juss and can be bought in natural products stores or manipulation pharmacies. What Neem is for? Neem is used to help treat acne, skin allergies, arthritis, bronchitis, cancer, chicken pox, cholesterol, conjunctivitis, discharge, diabetes, earache, toothache, encephalitis, headache, migraine, fever, flu, colds, liver problems, urinary infections, tuberculosis, worms and kidney problems

Catuaba, also known as Field Rosemary, Catuaba-true, Catuabinha, Catuíba, Catuaba-pau, Caramuru or Tatuaba, is a medicinal plant widely used to make aphrodisiac remedies for male impotence problems. The scientific name of Catuaba is Anemopaegma mirandum and can be bought in natural products stores, drugstores and some markets and supermarkets, in the form of powder, capsules, alcoholic beverage or in its natural form.

The cherry tree is a medicinal plant whose leaves and fruits can be used to help treat various conditions such as urinary tract infections, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and swelling. Cherry has several substances essential for the proper functioning of the body, such as flavonoids, tannins, potassium salts and silicon derivatives, so it can have several benefits

Melaleuca alternifolia , also known as tea tree, is a thin bark tree with elongated greenish leaves, native to Australia, which belongs to the Myrtaceae family. This plant has in its composition several compounds that have bactericidal, fungicidal, anti-inflammatory and healing properties, mostly located in the leaves, from which the essential oil is extracted

Amalaki is a fruit considered by Ayurvedic medicine as the best for longevity and rejuvenation. This is because it has high concentrations of vitamin C in its composition, which makes it an important anti-oxidant. In addition to vitamin C, Amalaki is made up of other substances such as tannins, ellagic acid, campferol and flavonoids

Burdock is a medicinal plant, also known as Burdock, Pea Herb, Pegasus or Giant's Ear, widely used in the treatment of dermatological problems such as acne or eczema, for example. The scientific name of Burdock is Arctium lappa and can be bought in natural products stores, handling pharmacies and in some free trade shows

Pariri is a climbing plant, with green leaves and pink or purple flowers, which has medicinal properties and therefore can be used as a home remedy. When fermented, its leaves provide a red dye that serves as a pigment to the cotton. Pariri can be used as a home remedy for inflammation in the uterus, conjunctivitis and anemia and its scientific name is Arrabidaea Chica

The breast-bitch is a typical shrub that can be 2 to 4 meters high, which produces rounded fruits and orange-yellow color, and which due to its medicinal properties can be used as a natural remedy. Its scientific name is Brosimum gaudichaudii and its popular names include field cotton, prickly thorn, bitch, and bitch mamma

The Reishi mushroom, also known as God's herb, Lingzhi, mushroom of immortality, mushroom of longevity and plant of the spirit, has medicinal properties such as strengthen the immune system and fight diseases in the liver, such as hepatitis B. This mushroom has a flat shape and bitter taste, and can be found in some natural products stores or in oriental markets, under natural, powder or capsules, with prices ranging from 40 to 70 reais

Alfalfa is a medicinal plant, also known as True Alfalfa, Purple Alfalfa, Melga-dos-meadows or Luzena, widely used as a home remedy to calm down, reduce anxiety and fatigue, as well as treat problems urinary tract infections. The scientific name of Alfafa is Medicago sativa and this medicinal plant can be found in its natural form in natural products stores, drugstores and some free trade shows, or in its prepared salad form in some markets and supermarkets

Fumaria is a medicinal plant that grows in small shrubs, and has white or pink flowers with a red tip and leaves are greyish-green. Smoking is also known as weevil, pigeon mackerel and smoke-of-the-earth. Its scientific name is Fumaria officinalis. It can be purchased at natural products stores and at some drugstores

Celidonia, is a medicinal plant also known as as swallow, warbler or cerulean. This medicinal plant has branched and brittle stem, with yellow flowers, large leaves, alternating and dark green. Celidonia can be used as a home remedy in the treatment of gallbladder-related discomfort but it is also indicated for the treatment of warts

Lúcia-lima is a medicinal plant, also known as lemonade, beautiful-Luísa, Luva-herb, sweet-Lima or limo, which acts as a relaxing nervous system, improving sleep and treating migraines. Its scientific name is Aloysia citrodora and can be bought in some markets, natural products stores or manipulation pharmacies.

Mullein is a medicinal plant, also known as mullein-flomid, widely used to facilitate the treatment of respiratory problems, such as asthma. Its scientific name is Verbascum phlomoides and can be bought in natural products stores, handling pharmacies and in some free trade shows. What is it for Mullein is used to help treat respiratory problems such as cough, bronchitis and asthma, as well as hemorrhoids, diarrhea, gastritis, toothache and skin irritations

Blond is a medicinal plant very well known in the gastronomy for its characteristic flavor and aroma, however, it can also be used in the treatment of stomach problems. Its scientific name is Laurus nobilis and can be bought in almost every market and in some natural products stores. What is it for Laurel is used to treat digestive problems, inflammation of the liver, menstrual cramps, ear infections, skin infections, headache, gas and rheumatism

Guaco is a medicinal plant, also known as snake herbs, cipó-catinga or snake herb, widely used in respiratory problems due to its bronchodilator and expectorant effect. Its scientific name is Mikania glomerata Spreng and can be bought in natural products stores and manipulation pharmacies with the average price of 30 reais.

Cypress is a medicinal plant, popularly known as Common Cypress, Italian Cypress and Cypress of the Mediterranean, widely used for the treatment of circulatory problems, as it improves damaged blood vessels and reduces the retention of body fluids. Its scientific name is Cupressus sempervirens L. and can be purchased in some markets and in stores of natural products in the form of essential oil