EPAZOTE
pazote chenopodium ambrosioides
EPAZOTE
pazote chenopodium ambrosioides
Other Names:
Epazote
,
Hedionda
Herb, Herb Holy
HUACATAY
, Mocho,
Pazoli
,
Pizate
,
Quenopodio
,
Tea
Borde.
Before the arrival of Columbus, the ancient inhabitants of
Mexico
already used
pazote
for its medicinal properties. Its leaves and flowers give off
a
strong odor because of the
essential
oil they contain.
Habitat:
is originally from
Mexico
and
Central
America
. Their cultivation
has
spread to the United States, South
America
and some Mediterranean countries, especially France.
Description:
herbaceous plant, or
evergreen
perennial, the
family
of Quenopodiáceas, which reaches 40 to 100 cms. tall. It
has
the highly branched stem. Its flowers,
yellow
or green, are very small, and grow in terminal spikes.
Used parts:
the leaves and flowers.
Properties and indications:
the essence of
pazote
is constituted by oil terpénicos (cymene, limonene, terpineno, etc. And ascaridol.
Has
the following properties:
Tonic
stomach
and
carmine
(prevents
intestinal
gas) Its application gives very good results in the indigestions,
stomach
aches,
flatulence
and lack of appetite.
And anti - worming (destroys
intestinal
parasites) It is their most important application. It is highly effective against Ascaris and hookworms, and not so much against tapeworms and pinworms.
Use:
takes infusion, with 15 or 20 grams. of leaves and flowers for every
liter
of water. As
a
tonic
stomach
, takes
a
cup after
each
meal. As anthelmintic, takes
a
cup in the
morning
on an empty
stomach
, for 3 days. Administer
a
laxative after
each
shot of
epazote
, to facilitate the expulsion of the parasites (
castor oil
,
aloe
or
sacred
shell)
Precautions:
not exceeding the doses listed, since it can cause
gastrointestinal
intolerance
.
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