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Aromatic Medicinal Plants

The use of medicinal plants should always be done under the guidance of an expert, as some species have side effects or contraindications. Can be prepared as an infusion, in decoction or applying poultices. To take some preparation is required, ensure that it is the right species, because a mistake can cause serious disorders. Classification


Medicinal plants are the major morphological differences among themselves. Below is a selection of trees, shrubs and herbaceous more representative. Eucalyptus Trees


is a hardy tree that can reach 40 meters high. The variety is recommended for Eucalyptus globulus medicine. Adapts to poor soils and sunny exposures, but do not tolerate cold. Its leaves are used as an infusion (not to be taken more than three cups a day as higher amounts can be toxic) and mists, to combat diseases respiratonas. Eucalyptus oil is often used as air freshener. Tilo


Its trunk is dark and the leaves, tender and heart-shaped. Not picky about soil, but needs more moisture. Flowers amanllentas and fragrant linden linden is extracted, used to combat nervous states. It must collect the flowers are open, without the bract (leaf species from where the flowers) that accompanies them, and dry quickly. Shrubs


Elder is a deciduous shrub very rustic in terms of soil and crop needs. With their flowers, whitish, infusions are not only used as sudorific, but also to soothe coughs and eye wash. Hamamelis


its decorative shrub blooming amanlla dies during late winter. Requires good soil than limestone.
All parts have medicinal properties. It is used as an astringent to stop bleeding and for hemorrhoids. Witch hazel is also used in cosmetics. Herbaceous


Aloe vera is a plant whose leaves crass, very fleshy, born in a rosette should be put on a good sunny exposure, protected from frost and in any soil with good drainage. Requires little irrigation. Has interesting properties to combat skin problems, If you want to remove skin blemishes or scratches and cuts heal, apply to the area a piece of ho impregnated with a clear sap. This plant also resufta
useful in cases of hemorrhoids, burns, fraud beef muscle and digestive problems. Calendula


is easily recognizable by their yellow and orange flowers. To flower well, should be placed in full sun. Because of its healing powers and antiinfíamatorios, its flowers are very effective in treating leg ulcers, bumps, bruises and skin conditions. Manzanilla


tolerates all soil types but prefers dry. Water should be low. The flowers be caught before they have matured. Helps digestion and stimulants and antiallergic properties. It is also used in the composition of shampoos to lighten and soften the hair

Melisa
reaches 60 centimeters in height. Its oval leaves give off a soft scent of lemon should be placed in sun or partial shade, and multiplies easily by seed or by division of kills. The leaves are sedative and digestive properties. In addition, mixed with the bath water have relaxing effects. The balm is also used in popum's fabncación aromatic and the soaps. Weeds


herbs so often displayed in the garden by interfering with the growth of other plants, can be used for medicinal purposes.

Dandelion
is easily recognized by their ftores yellow fruit in the form of pappus. Antimeumáticas diuretic properties. Is taken as an infusion, boiling 40 grams of dried roots in a liter of water. Marshmallow


Uega measure up to one meter in height. It has pink and dull green leaves with a whitish fuzz. It usually occurs in wetlands.
The Tafees are used against dysentery and mouth infections. The flowers and leaves used in tea to combat respiratory and throat problems. Conservation

• Herbs should be stored in hot, dry and light. preferably in dark glass bottles or ceramic.
• containers should be labeled ei medicinal plant name, date of collection and usage.
• properties of leaves and flowers are lost from! year. The roots and seeds can last up to three years.
• preparations herbs lose their properties after 12 hours of processing. You can place the sun or in partial shade.

Romero.
sandy substrates need some fertilizer, light and well drained soils and sunny exposures and protected.
It is a common condiment for grilled and fatty meats like lamb. Also used to flavored salts, oils and vinegars.

Salvia.
is a shrub about 60 cm high, with aromatic leaves and flower spikes of blue. It grows well in drained soils and sunny exposures. Is sensitive to wind and frost. Used in sauces, stuffings, poultry and pork dishes. Its leaves and flowers have digestive properties, antiperspirants and antidepressant.

Thyme.
grows well in sandy soils in full sun and can not tolerate excessive moisture.
leaves, fresh or dried, are used in the preparation of meat, fish, mushrooms and sauces, and stems to flavor salads, cheese and salt. Thyme is used as plant medicine against stomach problems. In addition, its essence, called thymol, is used to make perfumes.

Care and maintenance

• culinary plants thrive in diverse and have specific features of culture, although this is very simple. Species should be selected according to environmental conditions and, whenever possible, keep them close to the kitchen. Some can be planted in pots.
• The subscriber has to be very slight, because excess nutrients can affect the content of their active ingredients. However, this aspect also depends on the part of the plant to take advantage: if the leaves el abono ha de ser rico en nitrógeno; si son la flores. en fósforo; y si son los frutos, en potasio.
• En caso de que se produzcan plagas o enfermedades, lo ideal es tratar las plantas con productos de tipo biológico. aunque su alto contenido en esencias actúa como repelente de hongos e insectos y como inhibidor del desarrollo de malas hierbas.
• El método que se utiliza normalmente para su conservación es el secado al aire en un lugar cálido y ventilado. Esto permite emplearlas en cualquier época del año, aunque sólo mantienen sus cualidades durante un corto periodo de tiempo.