MANZANO
malus communis
MANZANO
malus communis
Family
: Rosaceae.
Description Tree small size, torso erect, robust, it forks into thick branches that hold
a
large drink. The bark is smooth at the beginning and then something rugosa. The leaves are oval alternate, green, fitted with
a
short petiole. Inflorescence gathers flowers in number from four to six in curds with
a
rosette of leaves. Calyx persistent and five sepals. Corolla is pentapétala, pink - white. The fruit is actually
a
fake fruit that comes from the socket. It contains one or two seeds dark, coriaceous, with the clear pulp. As
a
species resistant to cold, grows everywhere even in the mountains average. Is collected to reach maturity.
Used parts:
The fruit.
Chemical compounds:
malic acid, citric acid, pectin, galactans, tannins, enzymes, quercitin.
Directions:
Antacid, antiuricémico, antidiarrheal, nourishing, soothing.
How to use:
Pulp, juice, infusion.
Details:
The leaves can be used as
a
pleasant
tea
instead of
tea
. The pulp or juice promotes sleep.
A
similar action can be obtained with the dust of her shell along with the balm. The maceration and fermentation of the apple is extracted
a
slightly
alcoholic
drink called cider. The paste of apples or small - flogosis cure wounds of the skin.
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