Get rid of phlegm drinking this natural remedy!
Assa Peixe - Vernonia Polyanthes Less
Origin: Brazil
Used part: Stem, Leaf
Description:
The Assa Peixe (bake-fish) is a shrub that is born commonly in roadsides and in pastures can reach 3m tall and say honey produced by bees created near these trees has a delicious, mild flavor like orange honey. It can be found all over Brazil and is also known by other names like: cambará-guaçu; cambará-branco and chamarita. This plant has several properties that are very useful for our health, being used its leaves and roots in the preparation of a tea that is used for several indications.
Health benefits:
This plant has several properties that are very useful for our health, being used its leaves and roots in the preparation of a tea that is used for several indications, like for example: expectorant, helping to eliminate accumulated phlegm of the airways; in cases of bronchitis; asthma; pneumonia, muscle pain, rheumatism used in cases of high fever; the root used in tea has hemostatic power, that is, it contains hemorrhages; treats conditions of uterus, kidneys, combat hemorrhoids , lithiasis (calculus) in the kidneys, since it is a diuretic tea . It is also great for treating skin conditions, bruises and even diabetes.
Good Herbal Remedy:
- Treatment of conditions of the skin and uterus
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Kidney stones
- Bruises
- Diabetes
- Muscle aches
- Pulmonary flu
- Hemorrhoids
- Lithiasis
- Pneumonia
- Back pain
- Colds
- Rheumatism
- Kidney problems
- Cough
- Tracheobronchitis
Directions:
- Add 2 tablespoons of the herb in a liter of water
- Let it cook for 5 minutes after it reaches boil
- Cover and let rest for 10 minutes
- Strain and drink
How to drink:
Take 2 to 3 cups a day.
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.