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The smokehouse, also known as molerinha, pombinha and terra-tobacco, is a medicinal plant with the scientific nameFumaria officinalis,which grows on small shrubs, and which has greyish-green leaves and white or pink flowers with a red tip.
This plant has a purifying, anti-inflammatory and laxative property and, therefore, can be used to relieve intestinal colic, constipation and treat urticaria, scabies and psoriasis. The smokehouse can be found in health food stores and some drugstores.
What is it for
The smokehouse has purifying, diuretic, laxative, anti-inflammatory properties and can also be used as a regulator of bile secretion and regenerating the skin and, thus, could be used in several situations, such as:
- Improve digestion;
- Fight constipation;
- Normalize bile secretion;
- Help to relieve the feeling of heavy stomach and nausea;
- Help in the treatment of gallstones;
- Relieve menstrual cramps.
In addition, the smokehouse could also be used to relieve changes in the skin, such as hives, scabies and psoriasis, for example, it is important to continue treatment for the change according to the doctor's recommendation and to use the smokehouse also under medical recommendation. or the herbalist.
How to use
The commonly used parts of the smokehouse are the stem, leaves and flowers, which can be used to prepare tea. To do this, just add a teaspoon of dry, chopped smoke to 1 cup of boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes and then strain, sweeten with honey and take 1 to 3 cups a day.
Due to the bitter taste of smoked tea, mixing with fruit juice can be an alternative by mixing a cup of cold smoked tea with apple juice for example.
Possible side effects and contraindications
The maximum daily consumption of smoke should be 3 cups of tea, as excessive use can cause vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. In addition, smoking is contraindicated for people who are hypersensitive to this plant, for pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding.
Created by: Tua Saúde Editorial Team