The 20 Health Benefits of Guacatonga
History and Curiosities About the Guaçatonga: The Guaçatonga grows as a shrub or small tree and can reach about 2 to 3 meters in height, however, it can reach up to 10 meters in height and produce a large amount of seeds, especially in some regions of virgin forest in the Amazon, where the plant has adapted to absorb large amounts of nutrients in the Amazonian clayey soil, forming extensive lateral roots.
Guaçatonga grows abundantly in the tropics, both in forested and lowland areas . It is found in the Caribbean (including Cuba and Jamaica), and in South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Uruguay and Brazil. The species Casearia sylvestris is part of the National List of Medicinal Plants of Interest to the SUS (RENISUS), consisting of plant species with the potential to advance in the stages of the production chain and to generate products of interest to the Ministry of Health of Brazil.
Guacatonga Properties:
- Healing.
- Purifying.
- Soothing .
- sweaty.
- Tonic.
- Cardiotonic.
- diuretic .
- Stimulant .
- Aphrodisiac.
- Anesthesiante.
- Antispasmodic.
- Anti-hemorrhagic.
- Antimicrobial.
- Antipyretic.
- antirheumatic.
- Antiseptic.
- Silver cerulean.
- Immunostimulating.
Having this diversity of properties, it is natural that the Guaçatonga is indicated in countless cases, acting in. Paralysis, rheumatism , thrush, herpes, bleeding, inflammation, swelling in the legs, uric acid , canker sores of all kinds, arthritis , chest pains, diarrhea, eczema, snake bites, circulation, bruising, loss of albumin , dropsy, bites of various insects, ringworm, syphilis, obesity, ulcers and scabies.
Guaçatonga compress: Recommended for skin problems, the Guaçatonga compresscan be prepared by boiling 30g of the plant, with 10g of comfrey leaves in a liter of water , for 10 minutes. Then it can be easily applied to the desired location.
Guaçatonga Syrup: The traditional syrup is indicated for canker sores . Simply crush guaçatonga leaves with alcohol and apply this solution on thedesired canker sores .
Guaçatonga Tea: Guaçatonga Tea is indicated for digestive problems and for different types of ulcers. It can be prepared with 10g of guaçatonga in 200ml of boiling water, leaving it to infuse. 2 cups a day is recommended.
Contraindications of Guaçatonga: The consumption of Guaçatonga should be avoided by pregnant women, as the plant stimulates uterine contractions, which can cause a miscarriage, and also by women who are breastfeeding. There are no records of side effects, but it is necessary, as a precaution, to avoid consuming in excess and only follow the recommendations.