Composition: perennial herbaceous plant with a height of 20 to 40 inches tall with leaves and stems and oval lanceolate. The flowers are white and are willing at the top of the stem. The buried part of the stem has many roots fine, long and white. Location:
In central and western Europe. Appears near the streams, rivers, springs, wetlands. In areas where it has a lot of water, but peaceful path (in cascades does not grow). Collection: It is recommended to harvest the tops or buds before flowering, which occurs between May and June. During the drying smell is very intense.
Properties:
plant used since ancient times by Greeks as a tonic for their military, given its high content of vitamins A, C and E. diuretic properties and stimulating. The consumption of its leaves in salad has always been valued (bitter taste), but must be eaten in moderation, due to its high iodine content, may irritate the intestinal mucosa. Very important also in the composition is iron. Employee
popular culture as stomach, as an expectorant for bronchitis, skin conditions (the juice of leaves against eczema). Used tea taken three times a day to resolve problems of appetite and gallbladder disorders. Image
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