SAND FLOWER

The Sand Flower, Tiquilia paranychioidesis a creeping herbaceous plant, a plant that lacks woody stems, with a horizontal growth, which can reach lengths of up to 60 meters, growing at ground level. It is distinguished by having tiny pilosities, among which stand out small white flowers with 5 petals. It belongs to the Boraginaceae family, also called "forget-me-nots". This family shares the presence of polyphenols, flavonoids and alkaloids among its secondary metabolites. The Tiquilia paranychioides (sand flower) is a plant endemic to Peru, i.e., it only grows in Peru, despite the fact that the genus Tiquilla It is also present in the coastal areas of southern Ecuador, Peru and northern Chile. Preferably in clayey, sandy or desert soils at altitudes between 30 to 500 meters above sea level. We can find sand flowerin Tacna, Lima, Ica and several coastal departments.

Tiquilia paranychioides (sand flower) has as secondary metabolitesIt contains a considerable amount of flavonoids, tannins, fatty acids, polyphenols, steroids, among others. Which under various configurations with each other, give it all its properties. medicinal properties. Among these we can find the anti-inflammatoryone that is closely linked to the antirheumaticfor this is the inflammation of the synovial fluid contained in the jointsThe following properties must also be taken into account diuretics, purifying, antibacterial, antioxidants y analgesics.

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Each bag is 80g.