LIPPIA ALBA

LIPPIA ALBA, FAM. VERBENACEAE, JUANILAMA

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CHARACTERISTICS

The juanilama is considered by native cultures throughout America to be a very prodigious plant due to its ease of reproduction, its pleasant aroma and its medicinal properties. A single central trunk gives rise to multiple branches and leaves which are all used for these purposes.

USAGE

It has a pink flower which is also used for edible and medicinal purposes.

MEDICINAL USAGE

Well known for its ability to treat various digestive conditions. It is one of those plants that you should always have in the garden to combat gas, inflammation and in general all types of digestive system ailments. Recent studies are evaluating its ability to help stop stomach cancer. Other medicinal properties that are recognized are as anti-inflammatory and to treat rheumatic pain, liver and kidney problems. For all these conditions it is recommended to drink it in tea, hot or cold, regularly.

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CARACTERÍSTICAS

La juanilama es considerada por las culturas nativas de toda América, una planta muy prodigiosa por su facilidad de reproducción, su agradable aroma y sus propiedades medicinales. Un solo tronco central da origen a múltiples ramas y y hojas las cuales son todas aprovechadas con estos fines.

USOS

Presenta una flor de color rosado la cual también se aprovecha con fines comestibles y medicinales.

USOS MEDICINALES

Bien conocida por su capacidad para tratar diversas afecciones digestivas. Es una de esas plantas que se deben tener siempre en el jardín para combatir los gases, la inflamación y en general todo tipo de malestares del sistema digestivo. Estudios recientes están evaluando su capacidad de contribuir a detener el cáncer de estómago. Otras propiedades medicinales que se le reconocen son como anti inflamatorio y para tratar problemas de dolores reumáticos , de hígado y riñones. Para todas estas condiciones se recomienda ingerirlo en té, frio o caliente,  con regularidad. 

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