Amaranthaceae |
Erva-de-santa-maria |
Dysphaniaambrosioides(L.) Mosyakin & Clemants |
Leaf |
Cramps, bruises, stomach problems, flu, cough, asthma, bronchitis, lung infection, laryngitis, tuberculosis, angina, poor circulation, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, intestinal parasites in general, mycoses, allergy to insects. |
Apiaceae |
Erva-doce |
Pimpinella anisum L. |
Seed |
Dyspepsia, flatulence, abdominal pain and arthritis. |
Aquifoliaceae |
Erva-mate |
Ilex paraguariensis A. St. Hil. |
Leaf |
Overweight, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, hunger, sleepiness, poor circulation, dyspepsia, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. |
Asteraceae |
Camomila |
Matricaria chamomilla L.
|
Flower |
Allergic rhinitis, inflammations, muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, irritability, ulcers, intestinal disorders, rheumatism and hemorrhoids |
Celastraceae |
Espinheira-santa |
Maytenus ilicifoliaMart. Ex Reissek |
Leaf |
Gastric and intestinal ulcers, gastritis, dyspepsia, constipation, and liver problems. |
Equisetaceae |
Cavalinha |
Equisetum giganteumL. |
Hole plant |
Edema, swelling and overweight |
Lamiaceae |
Boldo-brasileiro |
Plectranthus barbatus Andrews
|
Leaf |
Headache, cold sweats, malaise, gastrointestinal discomfort and dyspepsia. |
Lamiaceae |
Erva cidreira |
Melissa officinalis L.
|
Leaf |
Disorders of the intestinal tract, nervous system, liver and bile, insomnia and dyspepsia. |
Lamiaceae |
Cordão-de-frade |
Leonotis nepetifolia(L.) R.Br. |
Hole plant |
Asthma, cough, intestinal cramps, apathy, edema and swelling, rheumatism, gastric ulcers and uterine bleeding. |
Lauraceae |
Canela |
Cinnamomum sp. |
Integument |
Flatulence, bloating sensation, gastric ulcers and dyspepsia. |
Lythraceae |
Romã |
PunicagranatumL. |
Fruit |
Dysentery, pharyngitis, gingivitis, vaginal yeast infections, throat inflammation, laryngitis, bleeding gums, thrush, worms, hoarseness, mouth conditions, throat and gums, canker sore. |
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|
Malvaceae |
Algodão |
Gossypium herbaceum L. |
Leaf |
Control of menstrual bleeding, impaired lactation, nausea, diarrhea, gastrointestinal discomfort, fever and headache. |
Malvaceae |
Hibisco |
HibiscussabdariffaL. |
Flower |
Swelling, edema, hypertension, inflammation, constipation and irritation of the respiratory tract. |
Moraceae |
Amora |
Morus nigraL. |
Fruit |
Kidney diseases |
Myrtaceae |
Goiaba |
Psidium guajavaL. |
Flower |
Bloating in the eyes, eye injuries and conjunctivitis. |
Passifloraceae |
Maracujá |
Passiflora edulisSims |
Fruit and leaf |
Anxiety, depression, restlessness or hyperactivity, insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, high blood pressure, headache caused by muscle stiffness, nervous tension and muscle pain. |
Plantaginaceae |
Tanchagem |
Plantago major L. |
Leaf |
Fever, swelling, inflammation and irritation in the tissues, toothache, hemorrhoids, sore throat, conjunctivitis. |
Poaceae |
Capim limão |
Cymbopogon citratus(DC) Stapf. |
Leaf |
Fever, excessive sweating, abdominal pain, irritability, insomnia, depression, swelling, nasal congestion, liver disease, intestinal constipation, impaired peripheral circulation. |
Zingiberaceae |
Gengibre |
ZingiberofficinaleRoscoe |
Stem |
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia and reflux. |