QUEBRANTAHOCES
mijo de sollithospermum erythorryzon
QUEBRANTAHOCES
mijo de sollithospermum erythorryzon
Other Names:
Pearls
,
Cańamones
Monte,
grains of love
,
Litospermo
, Perlina,
Quebrantahoces
,
tea
Benasque
.
Habitat:
common
in limestone areas throughout Europe. In the
Iberian
Peninsula is scarce as we moved towards the west. Little known in
America
.
Description:
perennial plant of the
family
of Boraginįceas, which reaches 40 to 80 cms. tall. Its leaves are somewhat hair, with nerves for his outgoing bottom. The seeds are rounded, very hard, and looking
porcelain
.
Used parts:
the seeds and leaves.
Properties and indications:
whole plant is rich in silica and
calcium
in addition to mucilages and pigments. Since ancient times it
has
been used to dissolve
urinary
calculi. It is
a
potent diuretic uricosuric (facilitates the removal of uric acid) Dissolves the Arenillas of urine and can get to dissolve
a
kidney
stone, especially if it is made up of Urata. Highly recommended in case of gout and renal colic. He also
has
digestive properties. For its
bitter
taste, is
a
tonic for all the digestive organs opens the appetite and facilitate digestion.
Use:
Infusion with 50 - 100 grams of seeds and leaves per
liter
of water, which consume 3 or 4 cups
a
day. Formerly took the crushed seeds.
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