With small white flowers, the imperative attracts attention among the other plants. When harvested, it has beneficial effects on human health that are evidenced by scientific research based on the properties that make up the plant.The part that contains the chemical components of the herb are its roots and rhizomes.

Native to Europe, imperative was used by the population even without having its medicinal attributions recognized. However, with the development of science, it was possible to know that the greatest quality of the plant is its performance in combating digestive problems.

Properties and benefits of the imperative

  • Carminative;
  • Digestive;
  • Diuretics;
  • Stimulating;
  • Stomach;
  • Expectorante;
  • Tonic.

As it is carminative, the plant is able to treat problems related to gas , thus it becomes a natural medicine that helps in the functioning of the intestine and stomach.

Still regarding the digestive system, the plant stimulates salivation, the glands of this complex and the intestinal ones. In addition, it can be used to eliminate swelling, phlegm and gallbladder. Another great beneficial effect of this plant is the cure for toothache.

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Preparing imperial tea

The imperative can be found in physical stores of natural products and, mainly, online . In addition, compounding pharmacies can also work with this plant, the consumer just needs to place the order.

Ingredients

  • A teaspoon of the rhizomes of the Imperatory;
  • A cup of filtered water.

Preparation mode

The first step is to bring the water to a boil and only after this boiling process add the rhizomes.

It is necessary to leave the container covered so that the tea can be brewed. The ideal time for this procedure varies, but it is usually left for approximately 10 minutes. With the sieve, the liquid must be strained and without added sugar, consumed up to three times during the day.

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Contraindications and side effects

Even though it is a natural remedy, imperative tea is not suitable for pregnant women, lactating women and children under 12 years of age.

Despite not having elaborate scientific evidence capable of showing the harm caused by the herb in these cases, it is advisable not to ingest.

The plant has only one side effect and it is related not to the tea, but to the oil present in the plant’s roots. In contact with the skin, this substance causes allergy and, for this reason, great care must be taken when handling the imperative , since the tea is made from the plant’s rhizomes.