The Empress is a medicinal plant, native to Europe with tiny white flowers, widely used to treat intestinal gases. Its scientific name is Peucedanum ostruthium and can be purchased at health food stores and some drugstores.
What is it for
The Empress serves to treat gas, fight bloating, liver, gallbladder, phlegm and stomach problems.
properties
The properties of the Empress include its diuretic, stimulating, tonic and expectorant action.
How to use
The part used by the Empress is its rhizome for making teas and infusions.
- Imperatória infusion: put 1 teaspoon of the sliced empress rhizomes in a cup of boiling water, let stand for 10 minutes, strain and drink up to 3 times a day.
Possible side effects
The side effect of the Empress is the skin allergy caused by contact with the oil from the roots of the plant.
When not to be used
No contraindications were found for the Emperor.
