- What is Gilbardeira for
- Properties of Gilbardeira
- How to use Gilbardeira
- Contraindications and side effects of Gilbardeira
Gilbardeira is a medicinal plant widely used to treat hemorrhoids, varicose veins, reduce the swelling of blood vessels and improve blood circulation.
Normally, Gilbardeira grows spontaneously on the sunny slopes of Mediterranean countries, such as Portugal for example, and is a thorny shrub, with stems and small dark green leaves similar to scales, and round and red fruits, similar to small cherries.
Gilbardeira's scientific name is Ruscus aculeatus , and can be found in the form of capsules and pills, which can be purchased at health food stores and some handling pharmacies.
What is Gilbardeira for
Gilbardeira serves to help in the treatment of venous diseases, such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, pain, itching, poor circulation such as heaviness and swelling, night cramps in the calf and in the treatment of liver and kidney problems. In addition, this plant can also be used as a natural diuretic.
Properties of Gilbardeira
Gilbardeira has draining and slightly diuretic and laxative properties, as well as toning the vessels.
In addition, Gilbardeira works by toning, contracting and reducing the swelling of blood vessels, including inflamed hemorrhoids, thus preventing future injuries.
How to use Gilbardeira
Gilbardeira is used in the form of capsules, pills or ointment, containing preparations with extracts from the roots of the plant, which must be taken or applied according to the instructions of the doctor or herbalist.
Gilbardeira capsules are indicated for the treatment of PMS, leg pain, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, cramps and swelling, and it is recommended to take 3 capsules of 50 mg per day, with meals and with a glass of water.
Gilbardeira's ointment is indicated to apply to hemorrhoids, varicose veins and in cases of leg pain, once a day.
Contraindications and side effects of Gilbardeira
Gilbardeira's contraindications are not fully known, however, pregnant women, breastfeeding women or children, should not take capsules or pills without medical advice.
Normally, Gilbardeira has no side effects, however, when consumed in excess it can cause pain or discomfort in the stomach.
