Scientific name Leonotis nepetaefolia , is a plant native to less arid regions of Africa, India and the Caribbean. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family , it is a lively and aromatic herbaceous plant, with an erect branched stem, elongated leaves and inflorescences that form long and very flexible ears.

Rubin is also widely used in natural medicine, as the tea made with the plant is capable of providing several benefits to human health.

Properties and benefits

Rubin is known in natural medicine for having expectorant, stomachic, anti-disenteric, anti-rheumatic, anti-diarrheal, anti-asthmatic, anti-inflammatory, healing, emmenagogue, eupeptic, diuretic and vermifuge properties. The active ingredients of the herbaceous include essential oils and glycosides.

Thanks to its medicinal properties, this plant is indicated to treat a number of health conditions, including colds, fever, asthma, gastroenteritis, stomach and bowel disorders, flu, erysipelas, hypoglycemia, arthritis, loss of appetite, intestinal cramps, varicose pain, heart disease, hypertension and irritation of the stomach and intestine. In addition, ruby ​​also serves to control menstruation, is a mild antibacterial and is even indicated to fight cancer.

How to prepare ruby ​​tea?

To make ruby ​​tea, just put 20 grams of dried leaves or flowers in half a liter of water. Bring to a boil for approximately 10 minutes. Strain and take up to three times a day.

Other uses

For external use, simply rub the plant leaves that are still fresh over the affected areas. Rubin can also be used as a syrup. To prepare it, put two tablespoons of chopped leaves and flowers in a teacup of boiling water and smother it. Strain and add two cups of sugary coffee and stir until the mixture is smooth.

care

No contraindications or side effects were found in relation to the use of this plant, but remember that all treatments – including natural ones – should only be started under the guidance of a professional.

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