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Mulungu, also popularly known as mulungu-ceral, coral-tree, cape-man, pocketknife, parrot's beak or cork, is a very common medicinal plant in Brazil that is used to bring tranquility, being widely used for treat insomnia, as well as changes in the nervous system, especially anxiety, agitation and convulsions.
The scientific name of this plant isErythrina mulungu and can be found in health food stores in the form of a plant or tincture.
What is the mulungu for
The mulungu is especially indicated to treat changes in the emotional state, but it can also be used in other situations. The main indications are:
- Anxiety;
- Agitation and hysteria;
- Panic attacks;
- Post-traumatic stress disorder;
- Depression;
- Epilepsy;
- Migraine;
- High pressure.
In addition, mulungu can also be used to relieve mild to moderate pain and fever.
Due to its calming and tranquilizing capacity, mulungu is widely used to treat sleep disorders, such as insomnia, for example. See other home remedies to cure insomnia.
Main properties
Some of mulungu's proven medicinal properties include its calming, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, hypotensive and antipyretic action.
How to prepare mulungu tea
One of the most used parts of mulungu is its bark, which can be found in its natural or powder form for the preparation of teas. The seeds of this plant should not be used, as they contain toxic substances that can cause serious damage to the body.
To prepare mulungu tea it is necessary:
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 g of Mulungu bark;
- 1 cup of boiling water.
Preparation mode
Put the mulungu bark in the water and let it boil for 15 minutes. Then strain, allow to warm and drink the tea while still warm, 2 to 3 times a day. Avoid taking it for more than three days in a row.
Possible side effects
The side effects of mulungu are rare, however, some studies indicate that undesirable effects such as sedation, drowsiness and muscle paralysis may arise.
Who should not take
Mulungu is contraindicated for children under 5, pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding. In addition, mulungu should also not be used by people who use antihypertensive or antidepressant drugs, without the doctor's supervision, as it can potentiate the effect of these drugs.