What is desmodium?
Desmodiumfrom the scientific name Desmodium adscendens, is a perennial plant of the fabaceae family. Originally from West Africa, it also grows frequently in Latin America (Peru, Amazonia, etc.), when the climate is sufficiently hot and humid. A creeping or climbing plant, it is characterized by hairy, clover-like leaves and small mauve-colored flowers. It is these leaves and stems that are used in herbal medicine.
What are the benefits of desmodium?
Desmodium is a plant with multiple health benefits.
- Its wealth in polyphenols (flavonoids And tannins) gives it anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunostimulant properties. It is a muscle relaxant, that is to say a muscle relaxant very useful against contractures, aches, back pain and cramps.
- This plant is also known for its hepatoprotective effect : it regenerates the liver (hepatic cells) and strengthens its resistance to toxic or drug infections (heavy drug treatment such as chemotherapy or prolonged antibiotic therapy). Combined with drug treatment, it is also an ally against viral hepatitis, provided it is used from the first stages of the disease.
- Desmodium is also a valuable asset for fight allergiesbecause it inhibits the action of histamines: fight against food allergies, allergic asthma, etc.
- Finally, this plant has particularly valuable bronchodilator properties in case of bronchial asthma attack.
What are the uses of desmodium?
Desmodium is used in herbal medicine:
- In internal modein the form of capsules (powder) or infusions of dried leaves.
To detoxify the liver, boost the immune system, fight against allergies and bronchial asthma, you can do a desmodium cure because of: 3 capsules of 180 mg of micronized powder per day or 3 coffee cups of desmodium infusion (recommended dose for adults). The infusion is obtained from 10 g of desmodium leaves, which are immersed off the heat for 15 min in 1 L of boiling water and filtered to consume only the infused liquid.
- In external modein the form of poultice to appease a urticaria or one eczema.
What are the contraindications of desmodium?
Desmodium is a plant that has no real contraindications.
On the other hand, it is recommended to apply the precautionary principle by avoiding prescribing it to pregnant or breastfeeding women, as well as to children. In a general way, it is advisable to seek advice from your pharmacist or doctor before using medicinal plants.
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