Boldo is a popular medicinal plant from South America, also called boldo do-chile, boldo afragans or boldo-real. The plant is widely used as a herbal medicine for the liver. Its scientific name is Peumus boldus Molina. Its tea leaves can be bought in health food stores and in some pharmacies or even in the backyards of some houses. Which Part…
Biotin, which can also be called vitamin B7, is an important vitamin that is part of Complex B. Because it is soluble in water, the body cannot store it and needs its constant production and ingestion. Benefits of Biotin Its benefits are several, as it helps the body to convert nutrients into energy, and one of…
Osteoporosis is a disease that directly affects our bones, causing a decrease in the absorption of minerals such as calcium . It is much more common in people in old age, because our bones wear out over time, that is, the older you are, the more your bones will be worn and the more chances of developing osteoporosis…
Catuaba is the name of a plant and a Brazilian drink prepared with the branches, bark, rhizome and leaves of various types of plants, which popularly bear this name together. The drink made with alcohol and marketed as “Catuaba Selvagem” has a mixture of extracts of catuaba, guaraná and marapuama with 16.5% alcohol and soft red wine. The…
The horse chestnut is an oilseed from the horse chestnut plant, and its scientific name is Aesculus hippocastanum . It is very nutritious and its tree is used as a medicinal plant in the treatment of varicose veins and hemorrhoids , in addition to several other diseases. The most used parts of the plant are chestnuts (seeds), fruits and leaves. If consumed…
BCAA is an acronym for the supplement called “Branched-Chain Amino Acids” in English, which basically consists of 3 essential amino acids , not produced by the body, that is, only obtained through food : L-Valine, L-Leucine and L-Isoleucine . In different proportions, these amino acids are also found in protein foods, such as meat, eggs, milk and dairy products, and…
Aroeira is a tree also considered to be a medicinal plant when it comes to the species aroeira Vermelha, also called aroeira-da-praia, aroeira tame, cornice, aroeira-pepper, poivre-rose, almecegueira, lentisco or rasteira mole. Its scientific name is Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi , of the Anacardiaceae family and is native to South America, native of Brazil from Pernambuco to Mato Grosso do Sul…
The blackberry is a fruit, which comes from the wild mulberry tree or silveira, considered an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant medicinal plant. In addition to the fruit, its leaves can be used as a home remedy to treat osteoporosis and menstrual cramps . Its scientific name is Rubus fruticosus . Where to find mulberry The blackberry can be found in markets, fairs…
Amaranth is a grain of ancient use, which was once the Aztecs’ staple food. The plant belongs to the family of chard, quinoa, beets and spinach, and produces thousands of tiny grains, similar to rice. It is still not widely used in Brazilian food, but its great nutritional value is being discovered. In addition to the grains, amaranth…
Balm is a very famous type of plant that has been known for thousands of years, since its citations in passages in the Bible. It belongs to the family of Crassulaceae, being herbaceous with succulent leaves and yellow flowers. It can reach a height of 30 to 50 centimeters. The plant is native to South Africa and Asia,…