Knapweed - Flowering top package 250 g

Knapweed - Flowering top package 250 g

Erythraea centaurium PERS.

Family: Gentianaceae

Botanqiue Description

- Grass biennial
- Stem quadrangular
- Leaves oblong
- Luminary flowered cyme bright pink flowers long tubulous

Properties

- Stimulates appetite, aids weight gain

Dosage

Confirmed and justified by the use of pharmacology:
- Digestive stimulant, appetizing and antipyretic properties (oral)
Infusion: 10 g / l, infuse 10 min, 200 ml drink before each meal

The advice of our pharmacist herbalist to extract the active principles of plants:

How to make an infusion easily

For flowers, leaves, berries and seeds essential oil.

• Pour 500 ml of boiling water (removed from the heat once boiling) 1 c. Coffee (3-5 g) herb (or herb mixture), then cover.
• Let steep for 3 to 5 minutes for fresh plants, and 5 to 15 minutes to dry plants.
• Strain and drink the tea hot or not after adding some honey or natural syrup.

How to make a decoction easily

For roots, bark, leathery leaves and hard seeds (woody medicinal plants).

• Place 1 tsp. tablespoons (5-8 g) of the medicinal plant selected from a stainless steel pot (avoid aluminum) v and pour 1/2 liter of boiling water.
• Simmer 5 to 30 minutes and cover to prevent evaporation.
• Strain and drink the sweet tea or not within 24 hours. Keep cool.

Prepare your teas and herbal infusions with low mineral water. Water plays an important role as it conveys the properties of plants.

Drinks herbal generally act better on an empty stomach. Often, it is suggested to drink herbal infusions and teas in small sips throughout the day, but it is also possible to divide the daily dose of medicinal plants in 2 or 3 doses. Indications are simply taking the natural remedy if necessary.