Baccarat
ásaroasarum europaeum
Baccarat
ásaroasarum europaeum
Other Names:
Baccarat
.
Used since ancient Roman. Pliny the Elder already mentioned it in his writings on his property emética (vomitiva) Currently, however,
has
fallen into disuse since
has
been replaced by the
ipecac
,
a
plant of intense
American
emetic effect. All the plant off an odor reminiscent of turpentine, and its
flavor
is pungent and nauseating. His name asaret is in French, although it is popularly known as cabaret, because it
was
used to induce vomiting of the drunk, so that they could continue drinking.
HABITAT:
grows in forests of leafy trees on the European continent. In the
Iberian
Peninsula is only in the mountains of the northern third.
Description:
creeping plant 10 - 15 cm tall, of the
family
of Aristoloquiáceas, which form large colonies in the woods. Its leaves are large, so arriñonada and dark green. The flowers are solitary, purplish or greenish color.
Part used:
leaves and roots.
Properties and indications:
Asarina contains whole plant, which is
a
powerful irritant to the digestive mucous membranes,
essential
oils, tannins, resins and flavonoids. It is
a
powerful emetic, so it can be used to induce vomiting in case of poisoning by mouth. It gives good results in food poisoning caused by ethyl
alcohol
(drunk) Also cathartic laxative effect (irritant) which formerly
was
used to provoke violent
diarrhea
(purging) which
was
supposed curative. At present, it continues to employ,
but
in veterinary medicine, to
purge
the cattle. Estornutatorio because it is used in case of nasal congestion to cause the elimination of mucus, and alleviate the
headache
that often accompanies
rhinitis
. It is also expectorant, diuretic and
abortion
, although it is not used as such because of their toxicity.
Use:
in infusion that is prepared with fresh leaves or root in the ratio of 5 to 10 grams. per cup. Do not take more than 2 cups per day. For external use, powder of dried leaves or root: It is enough with
a
pinch (which can be between thumb and index)
Precautions:
High doses causes acute
gastroenteritis
, with the risk of gastric or
intestinal
bleeding
. The fresh plant is more irritating to the digestive
system
that dried or powdered.
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