PATA DE GALLO
camedrioteucrium chamaedrys
PATA DE GALLO
camedrioteucrium chamaedrys
Other Names:
Encinilla
,
Germandrina
,
Herb Tercianera
,
Pata de Gallo
,
Sanguinaria
.
Plant that grows on rocks and in crevices of the old walls, adorning them with his soft
purple
. It owes its name to Teucr, prince of Troy. Formerly he
was
unreasonably attributed many virtues, such as to cure gout. Doctors of Emperor Charles I of Spain and V of Germany is the
Germander
prescribed to cure his gout,
but
failed in the attempt. Following this incident, the inmerecido prestige of this plant, as
a
remedy for
almost
all ills, declined to today.
Habitat:
limestone and rocky terrain of Europe.
Has
been exported to the Americas, although little is known.
Description:
plant of the
family
of Labiadas, 10 to 30 cm in height. The stem and the underside of the leaves are covered with hair. The flowers are
purple
, and grow along the stem.
Used parts:
flowers and leaves.
Properties and indications:
contains an
essential
oil, tannin and
bitter
principles. Like all
bitter
,
has
an invigorating effect on digestion, and it's colagogo (favors the hollowing of the gallbladder) It is used as an aperitif and as invigorating the
stomach
. It also helps to eliminate
flatulence
(excess gases in the digestive duct)
Use:
15 to 20 grams of flowers and leaves per
liter
of water to prepare an infusion. Drink
a
cup before meals. The effect is greater if not be sweetened.
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