Medicinal
properties
It is considered a herb with anti-haemorrhagic, healing, tonic,
anti-inflammatory, detoxifying and digestive properties. It is internally
taken as a decoction to tackle fever, sore throat, cough and runny nose and
it can reduce the duration of influenza and viral infections. It causes
strong sweating, which detoxifies and relieves the body. It also helps in the
secretion of gastric juices for digestion, relieves indigestion and bloating
and stops cramps. It is also received as a diuretic in chronic diseases of
the urinary tract, such as haematuria of undetermined cause. It stimulates
the cardiovascular system, especially the vessels, as well as the mucosal
tissues of the body. Finally, it is considered a herbal gift to women, as it
is a regulator of menstruation, it reduces high bleeding and relieves
gynecological conditions such as dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome, vaginal
bleeding and leukorrhea. |