MEDICINAL PLANTS

The program usually measured 10 to 30 cm tall. It consists of a rhizome roots that leave the ground and the aerial branches. The stem grows along the ground and the branches stiffly rise quite erect. The leaves are elongated lanceolate; are quite narrow, and taper are covered with fine hair. It is found throughout the Iberian Peninsula from north to south. The grass grows on the edge of roads and farmland. Once a crop is grown between difficult to eliminate, or removed for either the root or grow back.

FLOWERING

The flowering season begins in June to continue throughout the summer and end in early autumn. The flowers are very small, group forming a spike and its color is purple. It collects the rhizome and roots occasionally small part of it. Can be gathered throughout the year, although the best time is the flowering-when all components of the plant are much more active.

APPLICATIONS

The most used is the root, consisting of starch, protein, sugars and fats. The roots of this plant have diuretic properties. They are especially good for the kidney as it causes the urine of a very soft without causing any side effect. They are also astringent and is sometimes used as an appetizer. They are also indicated for liver and spleen problems. Formerly they were prepared from this plant remedies very complicated, mixing it with other plants such as thistle runner, the restharrow, etc.. The plant is totally safe and long use as a home remedy and pharmaceutical preparations. Also used as pasture for all livestock (goats, sheep, etc..) As part of their daily food.

ADMINISTRATION

cooking. They get 30 gr. Rhizome and roots in 1 liter of water and simmer for twenty minutes, then allowed to cool and strained the remains of the plant. If the taste is not pleasant you can add sugar to sweeten. No side effects and therefore can take as many cups as desired.

SUMMARY

FAMILY: Grasses
HABITAT: At the edge of roads
FLOWERING: Summer
PART USED: Rhizome
CASTILIAN: Grama común, grama canina
CATALAN: Agram
BASQUE: Aski
GALICIAN: Grama-das-boticas

USES

Diuretic Moderate, Moderate Hepatoprotector, Purifying Light.