Ever-bride

The Ever-bride is a medicinal plant, also known as Centonodia, Health-herb, Sanguinary or Sanguinha, widely used in the treatment of respiratory diseases and hypertension.

Its scientific name is Polygonum aviculare and can be purchased in health food stores and in some handling pharmacies.

What is the ever-bride for?

The ever-bride serves to help treat phlegm, gout, rheumatism, skin problems, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, hypertension, urinary tract infections and excess sweat.

Properties of the ever-bride

The properties of the ever-bride include its astringent, coagulant, diuretic and expectorant action.

Usage of the ever-bride

The parts used by the ever-bride are its roots and leaves for making tea.

Always-bride infusion: put 2 teaspoons of the leaves in a cup and cover with boiling water. Cover, let stand for 10 minutes and strain. Drink 2 to 3 cups a day.