Saião is a medicinal plant, also known as coirama, leaf-of-fortune, leaf-of-the-coast or monk's ear, widely used in the treatment of stomach disorders, such as indigestion or stomach pain, also having an anti-inflammatory effect. inflammatory, antimicrobial, antihypertensive and healing.
The scientific name of this plant is Kalanchoe brasiliensis Cambess , and its leaves can be purchased at health food stores and some handling pharmacies, widely consumed in the form of teas, juices or used for the preparation of ointments and infusions.
What is it for
Due to its properties, Saião can be used for several purposes, such as:
- Contribution to the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, such as gastritis, dyspepsia or inflammatory bowel disease, for example, for its calming and healing effect on the stomach and intestinal mucosa; Diuretic effect, which helps to eliminate kidney stones, reduce swelling in the legs and control blood pressure; Treatment of skin lesions, such as ulcers, erysipelas, burns, dermatitis, warts and insect bites; Aid in the treatment of pulmonary infections, such as bronchitis, asthma and cough relief;
In addition, the consumption of saião has been identified as having an anti-tumor effect, so far tested in rats, which may bring future benefits in the treatment against cancer.
Saião Tea
The most used part of the saião is its leaf, which is used in the preparation of teas, juices and extracts to apply on the skin or to prepare creams and ointments. However, saião is most commonly used in the form of tea, being easy and simple to make.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of chopped leaves; 250 ml of boiling water.
Method of preparation
To make the tea, just put the chopped leaves in boiling water and let it stand for about 5 minutes. Then strain and drink at least 2 cups a day.
In addition, the saute leaf can be beaten together with a cup of milk, and it is necessary to strain and drink the mixture twice a day, which many believe to enhance its effects as a cough soothing and stomach healing.
Possible side effects and contraindications
Although no side effects or related contraindications have been described so far, the consumption of healthy products should be recommended by a doctor or herbalist, and is not normally recommended by pregnant women or breastfeeding women.
