ESCORCIANA
globularia mayor globularia vulgaris
ESCORCIANA
globularia mayor globularia vulgaris
Other Names:
Escorciana
,
Sen
. false.
In classical antiquity this plant
was
known as "grass terrible, " because it
was
confused with the sense of powerful laxative effect. Today we know that their effect is not as intense as that of sin,
but
is still used as
a
laxative the
Globularia
.
Habitat:
Southern and
Central
Europe, divided by limestone terrain, dry and sunny.
Description:
perennial plant from 15 to 20 cms. tall, of the
family
of Globulariáceas. Its leaves are oval, and forming
a
basal rosette. Its flowers are blue alive.
Used parts:
the leaves.
Properties and indications:
the entire plant contains
a
glucoside, the globularina, to which it owes its
purgative
action, as well as heterósidos, tannin, resin and
vitamin
G. In addition to its effect.
laxative, quite strong, is colagoga (facilitates the removal of the gallbladder)
sudorific
lightly stimulating.
Use:
decoction of 40 to 50 grams of leaves per
liter
of water, which is boiled for 15 minutes, taking
a
cup at night before bed, and another the next
morning
fasting.
Precautions:
not exceeding the doses listed, as it can cause vomiting and severe
diarrhea
.
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