Tormentila, also known as Potentilla, is a medicinal plant used to treat a problem in the stomach or intestine, such as gastroenteritis, diarrhea or intestinal cramps.
The scientific name of Tormentila is Potentilla erecta and this plant can be bought in natural products stores, manipulation pharmacies or free markets. This plant can be used for teas or tinctures, or can be purchased as capsules with a dry plant extract.
What is it for
Tormentila is used to treat stomach problems such as stomach pain or gastroenteritis or to treat bowel problems such as intestinal colic or diarrhea. In addition, this plant can also be used to treat other problems such as nose bleeds, burns, hemorrhoids, stomatitis, gingivitis and in the treatment of wounds with difficult healing.
properties
Tormentila is a medicinal plant that has antiseptic and astringent properties, thus having a healing effect on the skin and mucous membranes.
How to use
Tormentila can be used in the form of tea or tinctures, which can be prepared using dried or fresh plant roots or dried extracts.
1.Chá de Tormentila for intestinal colic
Tea prepared with dried or fresh roots of Tormentila can be used to relieve intestinal cramps and gastroenteritis symptoms, and to prepare it you need:
- Ingredients : 2 to 3 tablespoons of dried or fresh roots of Tormentila.
- How to prepare : Place the roots of the plant in a cup and add 150 ml of boiling water. Cover and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Coar before drinking.
This tea should be drunk 3 to 4 times a day.
In addition, the tea of this plant is also great for treating skin problems, slow healing wounds, hemorrhoids or burns, in these cases it is recommended to wet compresses in the tea to be applied directly on the region to be treated. See other home remedies for treating hemorrhoids in home remedies for hemorrhoids.
2. Solution for problems in the mouth
The solutions prepared with the roots of this plant, are indicated to make mouthwashes to treat problems in the mouth like stomatites, gengivites, pharyngitis and tonsillitis, due to its antiseptic and cicatrizant effect.
- Ingredients : 2 to 3 tablespoons of Tormentila roots.
- How to prepare : Place the roots of the plant in a pot with 1 liter of water and boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover and let cool.
This solution should be used to make gargles or mouthwash, several times a day, as needed.
3. Dyes for diarrhea
Tormentila tinctures can be purchased in drugstores or in natural products stores, and are indicated for the treatment of diarrhea, enterocolitis and enteritis.
Dyes should be taken several times a day as needed, and doses of 10 to 30 drops are recommended and can be taken every hour.
Side effects
Side effects of Tormentila may include poor digestion and stomach pain, especially in patients with a sensitive stomach.
Contraindications
Tormentila is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women and for patients with a sensitive stomach.
