Achillea millefolium L. (“aquiléia”) |
shoots |
lack of appetite, fever, inflammation and cramping |
3-4 |
infusion (1-2) |
150 |
Achyrocline satureioides Lam. DC. (“macela”) |
inflorescence |
poor digestion and intestinal cramps, mild sedative, and anti-inflammatory |
4 |
infusion (1.5) |
150 |
Aesculus hippocastanum L. (“castanheiro-da-índia”) |
seeds in shell |
capillary fragility, venous insufficiency (varicose veins and hemorrhoids) |
2, after meals |
decoction (1.5) |
150 |
Ageratum conyzoides L. (“mentrasto”) |
shoots without flowers |
joint pain (arthritis, arthrosis) and rheumatism |
2-3 |
infusion (2-3) |
150 |
Allium sativum L. (“cebola”) |
bulb |
high cholesterol, as expectorant |
2, before meals |
maceration (0.5) |
30 |
Anacardium occidentale L. (“cajueiro”) |
under bark |
noninfectious diarrhea |
3-4 |
decoction (4.5) |
150 |
Arctium lappa L. (“bardana”) |
roots |
dyspepsia, diuretic and antiinflammatory such as the joint pain |
2-3 |
decoction (2) |
150 |
Arnica montana L. (“arnica Montana”) |
flowers |
trauma, bruises, sprains, swelling due to fractures and sprains |
compress (2 to 3 times daily) |
infusion (3) |
150 |
Baccharis trimera (Less.) DC. (“carqueja”) |
shoots |
dyspepsia |
2-3 |
infusion (2.5) |
150 |
Bidens pilosa L. (“picão preto”) |
leaves |
jaundice |
4 |
infusion (2) |
150 |
Calendula officinalis L. (“calendula”) |
flowers |
inflammations and injuries, bruises and burns |
compress (3 times daily) |
infusion (1-2) |
150 |
Caesalpinia ferrea Mart. ex Tul. (“pau-ferro”) |
beans |
injuries as hemostatic astringent and antiseptic healing |
compress (2-3 times daily) |
decoction (7.5) |
150 |
Casearia sylvestris Sw. (“guaçatonga”) |
leaves |
pain and injuries, as an antiseptic and healing topic |
3-4 |
infusion (2-4) |
150 |
Cinnamomum verum J. Presl. (“canela”) |
bark |
lack of appetite, mild cramping, flatulence and feeling of fullness |
2-6 |
decoction (0.5-2) |
150 |
Citrus aurantium L. (“laranja amarga”) |
flowers |
mild cases of anxiety and insomnia, sedative |
1-2, before bedtime |
maceration, (1-2) (3-4 h) |
150 |
Cordia verbenacea DC. (“erva-baleeira”) |
leaves |
inflammation in bruises and pain |
3 |
infusion (3) |
150 |
Curcuma longa L. (“açafrão-da-terra”) |
rhizomes |
dyspepsia, anti-inflammatory |
1-2 |
decoction (1.5) |
150 |
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf. (“capim-limão”) |
leaves |
intestinal and uterine cramping, mild anxiety cases, insomnia, sedative |
2-3 |
infusion (1-3) |
150 |
Echinodorus macrophyllus (Kunth) Micheli (“chapéu-de-couro”) |
leaves |
edema by fluid retention and inflammation |
3 |
infusion (1) |
150 |
Equisetum arvense L. (“cavalinha”) |
shoots |
edema by fluid retention and inflammation |
2-4 |
infusion (3) |
150 |
Erythrina verna Vell. (mulungu) |
bark |
mild cases of anxiety and insomnia, sedative |
2-3 |
decoction (4-6) |
150 |
Eucalyptus globulus Labill. (“eucalipto”) |
leaves |
colds and flus to clear airway as an adjunct in the treatment of bronchitis and asthma |
inhalation 2 times per day |
infusion (2) |
150 |
Eugenia uniflora L. (“pitanga”) |
leaves |
noninfectious diarrhea |
1 cup after making the feces (maximum 10 times per day) |
infusion (3) |
150 |
Glycyrrhiza glabra L. (“alcaçuz”) |
root |
coughs, colds and flus |
3-4 |
infusion (4.5) |
150 |
Hamamelis virginiana L. (“amamélis”) |
bark |
skin inflammations and mucous membranes, hemorrhoids |
compress (2-3 times daily) |
decoction (3-6) |
150 |
Harpagophytum procumbens (Burch.) DC. ex Meisn (“garra-do-diabo”) |
root |
joint pain (arthritis, arthrosis, arthralgia) |
2-3 |
infusion (1) |
150 |
Illicium verum Hook F. (“anis estrelado”) |
fruit |
bronchitis, expectorant |
3-4 |
infusion (1.5) |
150 |
Lippia sidoides Cham. (“alecrim-pimenta”) |
leaves |
gargles, mouthwashes and rinses |
apply 2-3 daily |
infusion (2-3) |
150 |
Malva sylvestris L. (“malva”) |
leaves and flowers |
respiratory expectorants |
4 |
infusion (2) |
150 |
Matricaria recutita L. (“camomila”) |
flowers |
intestinal cramps, mild anxiety cases, mild tranquilizer |
3-4 |
infusion (3) |
150 |
Maytenus ilicifolia Mart. ex Reissek (“espinheira-santa”) |
leaves |
dyspepsia, heartburn and gastritis, adjuvant ulcer prevention treatment |
3-4 |
infusion (1-2) |
150 |
Melissa officinalis L. (“melissa”) |
inflorescence |
abdominal cramps, mild anxiety and insomnia cases, mild tranquilizer |
2-3 |
infusion (2-4) |
150 |
Mentha × piperita L. (“hortelã-pimenta”) |
leaves and inflorescence |
colic, flatulence, liver problems |
2-4 |
infusion (1.5) |
150 |
Mentha pulegium L. (“poejo”) |
shoots |
respiratory expectorant, appetite stimulant, digestive disturbances, gastrointestinal spasms |
2-3, during the meals |
infusion (1) |
150 |
Mikania glomerata Spreng. (“guaco”) |
leaves |
colds and flus, allergic and infectious bronchitis, expectorant |
3 |
infusion (3) |
150 |
Momordica charantia L. (melão-de-São-Caetano) |
fruit, and seeds |
dermatitis and scabies |
apply to affected areas 2 times per day |
decoction (5) |
1000 |
Passiflora alata Curtis (“maracujá-doce”) |
leaves |
mild anxiety and insomnia, mild tranquilizer |
1-2 |
infusion (3) |
150 |
Passiflora incarnata L. (“maracujá”) |
shoots |
mild anxiety and insomnia cases, mild tranquilizer |
3-4 |
infusion (3) |
150 |
Paullinia cupana Kunth (guarana) |
seeds |
fatigue, stimulant |
used pure or diluted in water |
0.5-2 g of the powder |
Peumus boldus Molina (“boldo do Chile”) |
leaves |
dyspepsia, choleretic and cholagogue |
2 |
infusion (1-2) |
150 |
Phyllanthus niruri L. (“quebra-pedra”) |
shoots |
elimination of small kidney stones |
2-3 |
infusion (3) |
150 |
Pimpinela anisum L. (“erva-doce”) |
fruit |
dyspepsia, gastrointestinal cramps |
3 |
decoction (1.5) |
150 |
Plantago major L. (“tanchagem”) |
leaves |
inflammations of the mouth and pharynx |
mouthwashes and gargles 3 times per day |
infusion (6-9) |
150 |
Polygonum punctatum Elliot (“erva-de-bicho”) |
shoots |
varicose veins and varicose ulcers |
apply on the affected site 3 times a day |
infusion (3) |
150 |
Psidium guajava L. (guava) |
young leaves |
noninfectious diarrhea |
1 cup after making the feces (maximum 10 times per day) |
infusion (2) |
150 |
Punica granatum L. (“romã”) |
fruit peel |
inflammation and infection of the mouth and pharynx anti-inflammatory |
mouthwashes and gargles 3 times per day |
decoction (6) |
150 |
Rhamnus purshiana DC. (cáscara sagrada) |
bark |
eventual intestinal constipation |
½ tea-cup per day before bedtime |
decoction, (0.5) |
150 |
Rosmarinus officinalis L. (“alecrim”) |
leaves |
circulatory disorders, antiseptic and healing |
apply to the affected area 2 per day |
infusion (3-6) |
150 |
Salvia officinalis L. (“sálvia”) |
leaves |
dyspepsia and excessive sweating |
2-3 |
infusion (1.5-2) |
150 |
Sambucus nigra L. (“sabugueiro”) |
flowers |
colds and flus |
2-3 |
infusion (3) |
150 |
Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (“aroeira”) |
bark |
vaginal inflammation, leukorrhea, hemostatic, astringent and healing |
compress, baths (2 times daily) |
decoction (1) |
1000 |
Senna alexandrina Mill. (sene) |
fruit and folioles |
eventual intestinal constipation |
1, before bedtime |
decoction (1) |
150 |
Solanum paniculatum L. (“jurubeba”) |
whole plant |
dyspepsia |
3-4 |
infusion (1) |
150 |
Stryphnodendron adstrigens (Mart.) Coville. (“barbatimão”) |
bark |
injuries, healing and topical antiseptic on the skin, oral mucosa and genital |
compress, baths (2-3 times daily) |
decoction (3) |
1000 |
Taraxacum officinale F. H. Wigg (“dente-de-leão”) |
whole plant |
dyspepsia, appetite stimulant and as a diuretic |
3 |
decoction (3-4) |
150 |
Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) DC. (“unha-de-gato”) |
bark |
joint pain (arthritis and osteoarthritis) and acute muscle anti-inflammatory |
2-3 |
decoction (0.5) |
150 |
Vernonia polyanthes Less. (“assa-peixe”) |
leaves |
pain and dyspepsia |
3, before meals |
infusion (3) |
150 |
Zingiber officinale Roscoe (“gengibre”) |
rhizome |
sickness, nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, postoperative motion, dyspepsia |
2-4 |
decoction (0.5-1) |
150 |