RED
rubiarubia tinctorum
RED
rubiarubia tinctorum
Other Names:
Garanza
, Rebola,
Red
Royuela
,
Sangralengua
.
Habitat:
calcareous soils of southern Europe, where once it
was
cultivated. In the
Iberian
Peninsula abounds towards the east and south. It is known in South
America
.
Description:
perennial plant of the
family
of the Rubiaceae, which reaches up to one meter in height. The stem is square, reddish, and covered with thorny hooks. The root is long and winding,
red
.
Used parts:
the root.
Properties and indiction:
root contains Anthraquinone glycosides, which owes its colors and diuretic properties; citrates alkali and malic and tartaric acids. Its properties are more prominent:
Diuretic:
It is recommended in all types of
kidney
ailments (calculations, colic,
infections
) as well as in
cystitis
.
It is soothing and antiseptic pain of the
urinary
tract, which makes it very useful in colic. It
has
been found that is able to dissolve certain types of
kidney
stones
(
kidney stones
)
Aperitive opens the appetite.
Colerética:
is indicated in
disorders
of the gallbladder.
Emenagoga:
facilitates the rules and calm the pain.
Laxative:
promotes bowel movement.
By using the
blonde
as
a
remedy, is dyed pink urine, mucus and sweat, which poses no
health
problem
.
Use:
in decoction with 30 - 40 grams of shredded root in
a
liter
of water, boil for 10 minutes, 4 to 6 cups
a
day. The dust is ingested root of 2 - 4 grams per day, divided into 3 shots.
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