Thursday, May 22, 2008

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Wormwood Yarrow

The Wormwood is the plant species Artemisia absinthium , family Compositae. Other common names are or absinthe incense. Comes from the temperate zones of Siberia, although it grows on stony and mountainous practically all of Europe, where it has naturalized.
Wormwood is a perennial plant that can reach three feet high. The stems are herbaceous, branching, dry quickly in winter, while the root grows and creates new shoots each spring. Its flowers are yellow. The plant gives off an aromatic odor and tastes very bitter.
used in pharmacy and medicine the whole plant, collected at the time of flowering. Furthermore, the wormwood is the main component of the known high alcohol content drink absinthe, which can reach 89'9 º, also called "green fairy."


chemical composition. called absintol contains essential oil (1%) of characteristic blue, because it contains thuyona and azulene. The highest concentration of essential oil is obtained at the time of flowering. It also contains bitter principles of guayanólidos group. Other components are flavonoids, tannins, acids, carotenes, phytosterols, niacin and palmitic acid, and vitamin C.

pharmacological properties.
  • Digestive System: is a bitter tonic and stomach that opens the appetite and aids digestion by increasing gastric secretion. The liver has a tonic effect (choleretic) if given in moderate doses, thereby increasing the secretion bile, clearing the liver. It also has a carminative effect, facilitating the expulsion of intestinal gas.
  • Gynecology: emmenagogue effect acts on the uterus to facilitate menstruation. Regulates menstrual cycle.
  • Anthelmintic: anti-parasites effect very effective. Especially in species Ascaris lumbricoides Ascaris vermicularis and .
  • external Via: external anti-inflammatory effect. It also has antiseptic.
Therapeutic. Use in heavy digestions, mostly accompanied by flatulence, there were significant improvements in these symptoms. Also for its appetite-stimulating properties in cases of anorexia due to any cause. A fruitful intestinal parasitism vermifuge properties, especially caused by the above named species.
is recommended in cases of imbalance in the menstrual cycle and in the absence of menstruation (amenorrhea).
For externally, useful application in bruises, bruises, sprains and local inflammation.

Unwanted effects and contraindications. The thuyona contained in the essential oil is something toxic. Do not use at high doses it can cause dizziness, headache and convulsions. Protracted taking wormwood, absinthe liquor or causes the so-called "Absinthe" hallucinations, addiction, tremors, nausea and vomiting.

administration and dosage forms.
whole plant-Infusion: 1 g per cup unsweetened. Taken after meals as a tonic digetivo.
Powder: 1 g, after all three meals.
-Solids: 200 mg per dose, two or three times a day.
-fluid extract: 0.5-3 g daily.
-Tincture: 20 to 40 drops per dose.
-Oil Essential: 1 to 5 drops dissolved in a tea or a sugar cube.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

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The or Alhábega Basil (basil in English) is a plant native to India, and cultivated since ancient times throughout the Mediterranean basin line. Measuring about 60 cm tall, with sturdy stems, pale green leaves and white or slightly pink flowers that appear mid-summer. The whole plant emits a strong aromatic smell, as well as medicinal value has a great interest especially in the kitchen cooking EDITERRANEAN m, which is used in salads, meats, soups and pasta sauces as the famous pesto, which is the main component.
The botanical name for basil is Ocimum basilicum , the family of Labiatae. Pharmacy is used as medicine the whole plant, especially leaves and flowers.


chemical composition. Basil is rich in essential oil (up to 1%), which is of variable composition, and contains linalool, estragol, pinene, eugenol and camphor and others. It also contains tannins by 4%.

pharmacological properties.
  • Digestive System: has a spasmolytic effect (prevents stomach cramps), eupéptico (ie, which aids digestion) and stomach. A level tract is also important antivomitiva owned. Also used as antianorexígeno to stimulate appetite.
  • Nervous System: is a hypnotic weak. properties tranquilizers and muscle relaxants.
  • Infections essential oil is a good antiseptic n .
Therapeutic. is indicated in heavy digestions, processes gastric or intestinal inflammation, and nausea antivomitivo effect. Also recommended as an appetite stimulant in anorexia or children. Another use is as relaxing stress or nervousness especially if associated with processes d igestivos, manage valerian with lemon balm or , through internal or diluting an infusion of basil leaves in hot bath water. Another use is as an antiseptic, essential oil diluted with external via wet cloth or by gargling.
Another use is effective as a mosquito repellent.

Unwanted effects and contraindications. basil plant is not toxic and no side effects, although its properties are weak or moderate. As always, caution with essential oils, never use concentrated and can irritate the mucous membranes, n administered via external or open wounds.


administration and dosage forms.
-Infusion is prepared at 1-2%, ie using 10 to 20 g per liter, digestive problems.
-Essential oil: Use as an antiseptic for orally 2 to 3 drops, two or three times a day, and dissolved in a tea.
-Mother tincture: 40 drops three times daily.