TORONJIL
The Lemon balm, Melissa officinalisis also known as Melissa. It is a perennial herb that can reach 80 centimeters in height. Its flowers are characteristic in tubular form of a color that goes in gradient from lilac to white and a pleasant lemon scent. It belongs to the family of Lamiaceaewith which it shares the characteristic of having a lemon and mint scent. Although it is known to be native to the Mediterranean, since it is more widespread there, it can be found in Peru at altitudes between 2,500 and 2,750 meters above sea level, that is, in departments such as Ayacucho, Lima and Junín.
Its medicinal properties range from the most common use traditional, which is that of reduce the stress and the anxietyattributed to the rosmarinic acid which is found among its secondary metabolites, in turn, this is linked to the fact that it helps to falling asleepto the one where it has carminative qualitiesi.e., it reduces the intestinal gas caused by various digestive problems. This can also be considered a protective effect of digestive functioning, since if consumed with a meal that produces flatulence, it would have the ability to reduce or avoid it. Another effect of the above, is that, in the appropriate doses, it diminishes other digestive problems as the vomiting, nausea y stomach pains.
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Each bag is 100g.
CAT'S CLAW
The Cat's claw, Uncaria tormentosa, can be found as a creeping plant, that is to say, of horizontal growth; or as a climbing vine, which can reach lengths of up to 40 meters and heights of up to 20 meters, under optimal conditions of development. Its morphology comprises axillary branches with strongly curved axillary spines, with a cat's claw appearance, which gives it its peculiar name. It belongs to the family of rubiaceaewith whom he shares the characteristic of having a large number of alkaloids from among its secondary metabolites. The Cat's claw is distributed throughout the South American Amazon rainforest, in places where there is plenty of light, and can be found here at Peru in the ecoregion lowland rainforestThis includes the eastern coast of the Andean Cordillera. The best developed specimens can be found at an altitude between 200 and 800 meters above sea level, that is, in Loreto, Madre de Dios, Ucayali, San Martín, etc.
Uncaria tormentosa (Cat's claw) possesses abundant groups of secondary metabolites, such as tannins, flavonoids, terpenoids and alkaloidsThe latter group presents a great variety of metabolitesThe latter are divided into tetracyclic and pentacyclic alkaloids, among which isopteropodine stands out, an alkaloid that is a very important alkaloid. alkaloid associated as a complex to the tannins of the plant. Being associated with these, it confers an important part of its therapeutic propertiesThe effect they have on the receptor proteins related to the central nervous system and to the immune system. Its properties should also be highlighted anti-inflammatory thanks to the quinoovic acid that it contains, an effect closely related to its property antirheumatic. It is also beneficial as antioxidant y immune system stimulant.
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Each bag is 100g.
VALERIANA
The Valerian, Valeriana officinalis is a tall perennial herb that reaches 170 centimeters in height, with annual floral renewal. Characteristically the flowers are in the form of a slightly pinkish bouquet with small, flake-shaped flowers. It is part of the family of caprifoliaceaewith which it shares the characteristics of having alkaloids, lignans and tannins in common, which give them various medicinal properties. It can be found Valerian Valeriana officinalis in various parts of the world, both in Asia and Europe as a human crop, but in South America it is found wild in forests and meadows in humid and warm climates. At Peru we can find Valerian in the Suni altitudinal level, i.e., from 3000 to 3900 meters above sea level, in the departments of Cuzco, Huánuco, Cajamarca, etc.
At the Valerian, Valeriana officinalisproperties are attributed to it. relaxantswhich allows it to help in the face of the headachesdecrease the menstrual crampsto combat the anxiety and decrease the hypertension. In addition, it is known to have the following capabilities carminativei.e., it helps to to reduce fumes people with gastrointestinal problems. These properties are due to the lignans, tannins, alkaloids, terpenoids and free amino acids it possesses. Although the exact mechanism has not yet been discovered, it is known that its secondary metabolites do not act individually, but rather all the secondary metabolites of the plant. therapeutic properties are provided thanks to the conjugation of these, contained in infusions or extracts and tinctures.
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Each bag is 80g.