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Milkweed is a medicinal plant, also known as weed, cerraia, chicory, jealousy, widely used in gastric problems.
Its scientific name is Sonchus Oleraceus and can be purchased at health food stores and some street markets.
What is milkweed for?
Milkweed serves to detoxify the liver, stimulate digestion, increase bile production, increase appetite, fight stomach pain and, in the form of poultice, acts on rheumatic pains.
Milkweed Properties
The milkweed's properties include its astringent, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antioxidant and detoxifying action.
How to use milkweed
The whole milkweed plant can be used to make tea, poultices, salads, soups and other culinary recipes.
- Tea for poor digestion: Place 2 tablespoons (of dessert) of the chopped plant in two cups of boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes and have a cup before meals.
Side effects of milkweed
Side effects of milkweed are not described.
Contraindications for milkweed
There are no known contraindications for milkweed.
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