- What is pimpinella for
- Pimpinella properties
- How to use pimpinella
- Side effects of pimpinella
- Contraindications for pimpinella
Pimpinela is a medicinal plant, also known as Pimpinela-hortense or Pimpinela-menor, widely used to fight hemorrhages.
Its scientific name is Sanguisorba officinalis and can be purchased in health food stores and in some handling pharmacies.
What is pimpinella for
Pimpinella serves to help treat gum problems, angina, diarrhea, wounds, hemorrhoids, heavy menstruation, ulcers, varicose veins and bleeding in the stomach, intestines, lung, nose or gums.
Pimpinella properties
The properties of pimpinella include its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, anti-hemorrhagic or sweating action.
How to use pimpinella
Pimpinella can be used in the form of tea.
- Pimpinella tea: put 1 tablespoon of dried leaves in a pan with 1 cup of water and boil for 10 minutes. Cover the pan and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink next.
Side effects of pimpinella
No side effects of pimpinella were found.
Contraindications for pimpinella
Pimpinella is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women.