PIPER AURITUM

PIPER AURITUM, FAM. PIPERACEAE, ANISILLO, HOJA SANTA, HOJA DE MONO.

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CHARACTERISTICS

It is an aromatic herbaceous plant that lives in humid forests. Reaches 1.5 meters in height. Branched stem. Axillary inflorescences, in the form of white spikes. Simple, alternate, ovate leaves whose base is heart-shaped.

USAGE

Widely known and used in Mesoamerica by its inhabitants since pre-Hispanic times, both in gastronomy and for its medicinal health benefits. In gastronomy, it is commonly used in the preparation of fish, meats, sauces, broths and cheeses. Its penetrating smell and flavor also flavor tamales, stuffed chiles and many other ancestral dishes.

MEDICINAL USAGE

Its medicinal uses relate it as an adjuvant to reduce fever, inflammation of the kidneys, calm digestive discomfort, and respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis. It is known that it also helps combat insomnia and nervousness since it contains sedative properties.

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CARACTERÍSTICAS

Se trata de una planta herbácea aromática, habita en bosques húmedos. Alcanza 1.5 metros de altura. Tallo ramificado. Inflorescencias axilares, en forma de espigas blancas. Hojas simples, alternadas, ovadas cuya base tiene forma de corazón.

USOS

Ampliamente conocida y utilizada en Mesoamérica por sus pobladores desde la época prehispánica, tanto en al gastronomia como por sus beneficios medicinales para la salud. En gastronomia de uso común en la preparación de pescados, carnes, salsas, caldos y quesos. Su olor y sabor penetrantes aromatizan además tamales, chiles rellenos y muchos otros platillos ancestrales. 

USOS MEDICINALES

Sus usos medicinales lo relacionan como coadyuvante para disminuir la fiebre, inflamación de los riñones, calmar malestares digestivos, problemas respiratorios como asma y bronquitis. Se sabe que ayuda igualmente a combatir el insomnio y el nerviosismo ya que contiene propiedades sedantes.

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