Native to South America, the plant Pyrostegia venusta ended up arriving in Brazil spontaneously and is cultivated from the Northeastern fields to those of São Paulo. This plant is popularly called Cipó São João , Cipó Vermelho or Flor de São João, such names are due to its use in June festivals. It is a beautiful, large and strong vine that can reach two to four meters in length. The medicinal properties of Cipó São João have been studied for some time and two have been discovered: it is anti-diarrheal and tonic. Indicating that it is a good natural remedy to treat topical problems and diarrhea attacks .
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June decoration with the St. John vine
This climbing plant is widely used to decorate the feasts of St. John. It is a choice for decoration, its leaves have very striking colors that resemble the flames of the bonfire of the June festival.
What are the main indications?
- The tea from this plant is indicated for cases of diarrhea;
- For topical use, if indicated by the doctor, the flowers of Cipó São João can help in the treatment of vitiligo, leucoderma and other white spots on the body;
- It is also indicated for cases of weakness in the body.
São João vine tea recipe
Put a liter of water to boil and put three tablespoons of the St. John’s vine herb to boil. Once it comes to a boil, let it cook for a few seconds and turn off the heat. Cover the pan and let the drink sit for ten minutes. Strain the contents and drink 2-3 cups a day.
Very careful!
In general, it is always good to be very careful when deciding to use natural medicines. However, care must be redoubled when the chosen plant is Cipó São João, as there are cases of animal (cattle) poisoning after ingestion. The plant’s toxicity is probably due to the pyrostegin glycoside contained in its chemical composition. In order not to run high risks, look for a doctor who specializes in natural treatments and ask about the possibility of using this plant to treat the problem that afflicts you. He should analyze the problem and indicate the dosage that’s right for you.
