Mulungu, also known as pocket knife, parrot's beak and cork, is a medicinal plant very effective in the treatment of psychological problems related to stress, leaving the person more relaxed to perform daily tasks, due to its calming action, tranquilizer and sedative.
Its scientific name is Erythrina mulungu and can be found in health food stores in the form of a plant or tincture.
Properties and what Mulungu is for
Mulungu has several properties, which can be used for different purposes, such as:
- Treatment of emotional states such as hysteria, neurosis, anxiety, agitation, depression, panic attack, epilepsy and compulsion due to its antidepressant, hypnotic, sedative and tranquilizing properties; Treatment of liver diseases due to its hepatoprotective property; Decreased pressure, for having a hypotensive and diuretic effect; Decreased symptoms of asthmatic bronchitis, due to its antiasthmatic and expectorant property; Treatment of infections and inflammations, such as cystitis or gingivitis, for example, because of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
In addition, Mulungu has analgesic, narcotic, antispasmodic and tonic properties.
Due to its calming and tranquilizing capacity, mulungu is widely used to treat sleep disorders, such as insomnia, for example. See other home remedies to cure insomnia.
How to use
The used part of the mulungu is its bark, which can be found in its natural or powder form. The seeds of this plant should not be used, as they contain toxic substances that can cause serious damage to the body.
One of the ways to use mulungu is through an infusion:
Ingredients
- 4g of Mulungu bark; 1 cup of boiling water.
Method of preparation
Place the mulungu peel in the water and boil for 15 minutes and drink the tea while still warm, preferably 3 times a day. Avoid taking it for more than three days in a row. Another consumption option is through mulungu tea. See how mulungu tea is made to soothe.
Side effects
Side effects of mulungu include sedation, drowsiness and muscle paralysis. In addition, mulungu is contraindicated for people who use antihypertensive drugs, as they can greatly lower the pressure and cause hypotension.
