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Jaborandi is well known for its vast medicinal properties in aesthetics, however the tea from this plant can be used for several other purposes. In addition to the aesthetic side, taking care of the body from the inside is also one of the specialties of this herb.
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With the scientific name of Pilocarpus microphyllus, it belongs to the family of rutaceae and has as popular names pepper of the dog, ibirataío jaborandi and true jaborandi. This plant or tree is grown in the northeast of the country, more specifically in Maranhão. A simple plant, but with great potential in aesthetics can be easily found in all locations in Brazil. The plant grows in the shape of a bush and can reach 1.50 meters in height. One point of this herb that draws attention is its flower, the plant grows in clusters and in these several smaller flowers.
Inside the flowers are born the jaborandi fruits that dry serve as seeds to be planted and give rise to new plants. The jaborandi tree has thick trunks and blooms all year round. The herb jaborandi is rich in pectin and pilocarpine, which has been recognized as one of the best herbal enzymes.
Medicinal Properties
The jaborandi plant and tree serve as an excellent medicine from nature for various health problems. One of the main uses of tea for healing purposes is for glaucoma. The plant’s active ingredient for this purpose, pilocarpine salts act by dilating or retracting the pressure on the pupil and influencing the two types of glaucoma, the open and closed angle. The pressure put on the iris of the eye or the lack of this pressure, can cause serious problems of vision in people who acquire glaucoma at some point in life. Speaking of eyes, problems like retinal detachment and high blood pressure in the eyes are one of the healing specialties of pilocarpine salts. In addition to glaucoma and retinal detachment, the plant also efficiently treats diseases of the entire body, for example:
Bronchitis, asthma and pneumonia: The medicinal properties of jaborandi act in dilating the pulmonary alveoli causing the flow of oxygenation. The active ingredients in tea also help to reduce acute asthma attacks in children and adults. Bacterial pneumonia attacks are alleviated when jaborandi is used in conjunction with the appropriate antibiotic. Tea is an important complement to pharmacological medication.
Diabetes: The increase in blood sugar can cause problems for the body, jaborandi tea helps to reduce this condition in the blood, making the levels closer to normal. The diabetic must eat an adequate diet, but when combined with jaborandi, there is much greater efficiency of the tea’s properties on blood glucose.
Kidney paralysis: People who have severe kidney problems such as paralysis should use jaborandi. Although an excess of liquid is prohibited, the plant is advised to assist in the recovery of the organ even in cases of cases that already require hemodialysis.
Intestinal and liver colic: Intestinal and liver infection can cause considerably severe pain, which is colic. Jaborandi leaves come on the scene to ease these bouts of pain caused by unwanted bacteria caused by food poisoning.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Gonorrhea, soft cancer and HPV are diseases that jaborandi helps to eliminate. The uncomfortable symptoms like discharge, itching and burning are eliminated with the help of the medicinal plant. Frequent use of properties also helps to prevent the disease from getting strong again, even at times when the body has a drop in immunity. Diseases such as mumps, pulmonary emphysema, dry stools, rheumatism and rheumatic fever, pleurisy and others benefit from the positive enzymes of the jaborandi plant. In addition, the plant is an excellent natural expectorant for problems such as laryngitis, and pneumonia.
How to use
Jaborandi can be used in tea or extract format. If macerated, the leaves of the tree or shrub yield a thick, dark and tasty color. The taste of the plant resembles that of the mentruz plant. Jaborandi powder can be used for treatments as well as dried and fresh leaves taken directly from the tree or shrub.
Jaborandi powder can be used in desserts, in individual portions, added in juices or even making tea. In addition to its internal use for phytotherapeutic treatment for diseases of the body, it also has an important application in the cosmetic and beauty fields. It is used as a treatment against hair loss, dandruff and pimples. Jaborandi’s homeopathy is also in demand, but there is no evidence of its proven effectiveness . The plant can also be used in the manufacture of ointments, hair dyes, eye drops lotion for cases of glaucoma.
How to make tea
The jaborandi tea effect with dry and fresh leaves, just add 20 grams of leaves for each liter of filtered and boiled water. With the water still hot, infuse the herb and cover for about 10 minutes. After this period, wait a few more minutes until the tea is warm to sweeten and consume. It is advisable to use about two cups of jaborandi tea daily.
Jaborandi As Cosmetic
Jaborandi has an important function on the scalp, it has the power to strengthen the capillary root thus preventing hair loss. Jaborandi shampoo is also widely used to treat seborrhea, the cones that proliferate quickly through the scalp and make a white mist on the head and shoulders. Massage the scalpfor at least 3 minutes with the jaborandi shampoo and apply the conditioner of the leaves afterwards. The result of the treatment can be seen immediately, the scalp starts to lose less hair follicles and new hairs start to grow, because the cleaning also unclogs the pores providing the appearance of new hairs. Jaborandi cream is used directly on inflamed acne and pimples. It helps to clear the oil from the skin causing the rashes to reduce in quantity and intensity.
My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.
Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.
