Milkweed

Milkweed is a medicinal plant, also known as weed, cerraia, chicory, jealousy, widely used in gastric problems.

Its scientific name is Sonchus Oleraceus and can be purchased in health food stores and in some open markets.

What is milkweed for?

Milkweed serves to detoxify the liver, stimulate digestion, increase bile production, increase appetite, fight stomach pain and, in the form of poultice, acts on rheumatic pains.

Milkweed Properties

The properties of milkweed include its astringent, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antioxidant and detoxifying action.

How to use milkweed

The whole milkweed plant can be used to make tea, poultices, salads, soups and other culinary recipes.

Tea for poor digestion: Place 2 tablespoons (of dessert) of the chopped plant in two cups of boiling water. Let stand for 10 minutes and have a cup before meals.