PURGAPURÚ
jalapaconvolvulus jalapa
PURGAPURÚ
jalapaconvolvulus jalapa
Other Names:
Mechoacán Black
,
Purge
.
The native Mexicans used this plant as
a
laxative, and the Spanish conquistadors led to his homeland, from where it spread its use throughout Europe.
Habitat:
originally from
Mexico
, specifically the state of Veracruz, whose
capital
,
Jalapa
Enriquez, bears his name.
Description:
climbing plant of the
family
of Convolvuláceas, whose stem grows coiled around other plants. The flowers are large, stem from the armpits of the leaves, and have pink or
red
. The roots are tuberous round, and are filled with
a
milky juice resinous.
Used parts:
the root.
Properties and indications:
the root of
Jalapa
contains various carbohydrates, and convolvulina and jalapina glycosides, which are active ingredients. It
has
a
strong
purgative
action, which in small doses is well tolerated, and does not cause
cramps
. It is recommended when you want to bring about drastic
intestine
. By not having bad taste, it is useful to
purge
the
children
. It also
has
effect worming and emenagogo (stimulates
menstruation
)
Use:
it takes root powder, 1 to 3 grams dissolved in half
a
glass of hot water and sweetened with 1 - 2 tablespoons of honey or
brown
sugar. The infant dose is 50 milligrams (0. 05 g) per kilogram of body
weight
.
Precautions:
Do not administer it in case of
colitis
(inflammation of the
intestine
) or during
pregnancy
.
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