Example of Medicinal Plants

They have been named as medicinal plants to all those plants that are used empirically, scientifically or traditionally as a means of healing. The WHO has accepted it as an alternative means of healing, and many of its treatments have been accepted although there is no control or full knowledge of its effects.

The effects of these plants can change depending on the type and form of preparation, and they can contain different chemical substances-

Many of the chemicals are being used as massive means of healing as is the case with aspirin, containing acetylsalicylic acid, which is an extract from willow.

 Thus, the coffee, tea and many items commonly used today, are traditional remedies that have passed into conventional medicine.

Medicinal plants have a very high variety of chemicals, in different amounts that must be used in a controlled way, in addition to on many occasions these plants are used to make alkaloids, as is the case with the mapola, which was initially a medicinal plant traditional.

The field of medicinal plants is not yet investigated, and most of the remedies are used empirically as traditional means of healing, others are already used in an industrial way in addition to that in many conventional medicines, there are researched and proven extracts that are already a direct part of the heritage of medicine conventional.

Many of the medicinal plants are used as a condiment in food, but they have also been processed pharmaceutically to obtain more concentrated substances.

Even so, to be considered medicinal plants, it generally corresponds to use through infusions, extracts, crushing or direct application.

Example of medicinal plants:

Chicory (Cichorium antybus).- There is the unconfirmed idea that chicory helps control the glycemic level.

Wormwood (Artemisa absinthium) .- It is considered by some as a poison, by others it is believed that it reduces intestinal inflammation and that it fights arthritis and rheumatism, in addition to being used as a liquor, which has some psychotropic effects (not confirmed) due to the alkaloids that contains.

Garlic (allium Sativum) .- It is commonly used as a blood pressure controller, it is known that it contains components similar to aspirin but in very small amounts.

Basil (Ocinum basilicum) .- Antispasmodic and sedative effects are attributed to it.

Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) .- This plant is mainly used as a cutaneous medicine, on wounds and burns with good results, in addition to the fact that there are many people who consume it as an infusion.

Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) .- It is used as a method to treat insomnia, making infusions with the leaves of the flower.

Star anise (Illicum verum) .- It allows stomach inflammation and the expulsion of stomach gas.

Celery (Apium gravaolens) .- This is used as a control for metabolism, giving it the ability to control blood pressure.

Arnica (Arnica montana).- It is attributed blood stimulation, eliminates bruises, is used in strokes to reduce pain and as a treatment on the skin.

Saffron (Crocus sativus).- Its main medical use is to empirically treat cough, in addition to being used to treat the flu.

Burdock (Artium lappa).- It is credited with the ability to improve kidney and liver damage.

Belladonna (Atropa Belladonna).- This plant has effects considered strong, and is used as a medicine for asthma, spasms, and was formerly considered the best cure for whooping cough.

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum).- There is the idea that it relieves hemorrhoids, in addition to being a diuretic and they claim that it stimulates the appetite.

Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) .- It is attributed with properties to cleanse the liver, in addition to reducing acne as a poultice.

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus) .- It contains a substance called eucalyptol, which serves to clear the airways.

Good grass (Mentha spicata).- It is used because it is considered antispasmodic, and because it is attributed the ability to reduce intestinal gas.

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare).- Antispasmodic capacities are attributed to it, in addition to being an expectorant, helping to dislodge pulmonary secretions when consumed as an infusion.

Jasmine (Jasminum).- Jasmine is attributed the ability to calm anxiety, being widely consumed as an infusion, in addition to having an aphrodisiac effect.

Ginger (Zingiber officinale).- Ginger is used to treat the flu, as it is thought to raise the immune system, another benefit attributed to it is a decrease in d

Lavender (Lavandula).- Lavender has different properties, the first is soothing, since you have the idea that the aroma produces a relaxation, the second is the reduction of fever, so they make infusions with other plants.

Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile).- This is very popular, it is consumed as an infusion, especially when you have the flu, the second use that is It is used as a hair lightener, being widely used as a means of preserving light hair natural.

Marjoram (Origanum marjoram).- Marjoram is widely used to treat the respiratory system by means of infusions, and a concentrated infusion of marjoram is also used to treat dizziness.

Melissa (Melissa officinalis).- This has been widely used as a medicine for the nervous system, its use is already very industrialized so that the practical use is only carried out with infusions, but there are already pills and manufactured drugs.

Mint (Mentha) .- Mint has well-known properties, such as the ability to ward off flying insects, which is why it is used as a repellent cream, the Direct medical use is for menthol, which is used as a means of opening the bronchi, either in infusion or through pills processed.

Turnip (Brassica rapa).- It is attributed beneficial effects against arthritis, in addition to having levels of calcium, potassium and sulfur that the human body may require.

Oregano (Origanum vulgare).- It is thought that oregano has benefits against asthma, produces sweat by eliminating toxins and has diuretic properties.

Greater nettle (Urtica diotica).- Greater nettle infusions have diuretic effects and are believed to have anti-asthma properties and effects against urinary and kidney infections.

Parsley (Petroselium crispum) .- Helps general anti-inflammation by sharing compounds with willow (aspirin main ingredient), benefits for the immune system are attributed.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis).- It is used to relax the muscles of the gastrointestinal system and is used to improve the appearance of hair.

Sage (Salvia officinalis).- It is used to control night fevers and excess sweating, it is taken as an infusion or in baths.

Thyme (Tymus).- This is a plant used to control intestinal gas, menstrual pain and the idea is that it controls blood pressure, all when used as an infusion.

Carrot (Dacus carota).- This is a vegetable that in its white variety (which is wild) has multiple medicinal uses, especially in the Far East (China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam). Many properties are attributed to it that change according to the preparation.

Pirul (Schinus Molle).- This plant is used in Mexico and some Central American countries as a remedy for mothers who do not produce enough milk, manage to generate more, and although there is no scientific proof, apparently it does produce the effect wanted.