Faya
haya fagus silvatica
Faya
haya fagus silvatica
Other Names:
Coscojo
,
Faya
,
was
.
You should not eat large amounts of hayucos, because it seems to be that in his crust there is some unidentified toxic substance slightly, it can cause
headaches
.
Habitat:
how vast forests throughout Europe, except in the Mediterranean coast. Naturalized in the
American
continent.
Description:
large tree that reaches up to 40 meters in height, of the
family
of Fagáceas. The edges of their leaves are covered with small, soft pelillos. Fruit, the hayucos, are similar to chestnuts.
Used parts:
wood and bark of branches.
Properties and indications:
charcoal obtained from beechwood, is excellent to combat the fermentation and
intestinal
gas, the
diarrhea
and
colitis
, by its powerful effect adsorbent and disinfection fectante. It is also useful as toothpaste and as
a
universal antidote against all kinds of poisoning. From its timber is removed from the creosote, an expectorant and antiseptic
respiratory
tract rich in guayacol, which enters in the composition of many syrups. The crust contains abundant tannins. It is astringent (recommended in
diarrhea
and dysentery) worming (does expel
intestinal
parasites) and invigorating.
Use:
It took 10 to 20 grams of coal up to 5 times
a
day, dissolved in water or chewed as is, in severe cases can take up to 100 grams at once. To make
a
decoction with the bark were used 60 grams per
liter
of water, leaving it to boil until the
liquid
is reduced by half; take 2 or 3 cups
each
day, as worming are swallowed, for 5 days, 2 cups daily fasting.
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