- Main benefits of the macela plant
- How to Make Macela Tea
- Other ways to use the Macela plant
- Possible effects and contraindications
Macela is a medicinal plant, also known as Alecrim-de-parede, Camomila-nacional, Carrapichinho-de-needle, Macela-de-campo, Macela-Amarelo or Macelinha, widely used as a home remedy to calm down.
Its scientific name is Achyrocline satureioides and can be purchased in supermarkets, health food stores, drugstores and in some street markets. With macela you can make a great tea for toothache. See how to prepare at: Home remedy for toothache.
Main benefits of the macela plant
Macela is a medicinal plant that can be used to:
- Help with heartburn treatment; Gallstones; Headache; Intestinal cramps; Cramps; Bruises; Diarrhea; Gastric and digestive problems, stomach pain, gastritis and ulcer; Sexual impotence; Calm the nervous system; Cold; Fluid retention; Rheumatism; Jaundice; High cholesterol; Cystitis, nephritis and cholecystitis.
All this because the properties of the macela include its antiviral, antispasmodic, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, soothing, antiallergic, astringent, relaxing, tonic, digestive and expectorant action.
How to Make Macela Tea
The used part of the macela is its open and dry flowers.
Ingredients
- 10 g of macela flowers 1 cup of boiling water
Method of preparation
Add the macela flowers in the boiling water, let stand for 10 minutes, strain and drink 3 to 4 times a day.
Other ways to use the Macela plant
Macela can also be used in the form of tincture, dry extract and oil that can be found in health food stores.
Possible effects and contraindications
Side effects of macela are not described, however, it is not indicated during pregnancy because it stimulates uterine contraction and vaginal bleeding.
