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MAYTENUS ILICIFOLIAThis delicious tea from Maytenus ilicifolia leaves is drunk in South America, where it is highly regarded for its beneficial effects on the human organism.
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Food supplement.
Effects
The active substances of the Maytenus leaves:
PLAY A ROLE IN DECREASING THE RISK OF OSTEOPOROSIS
HELP HARMONISE THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE AND HOT FLUSHES
ARE THE SUBJECT OF RESEARCH GIVEN THEIR POSSIBLE ROLE IN PREVENTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF CANCER, LEUKAEMIA, ARTHRITIS, RHEUMATISM, PEPTIC ULCERS AND BOWEL INFLAMMATION
Meridians
Heart meridian
Physical manifestations of disequilibrium: diseases associated with heart function and with organs or sites through which the pathway passes yellowing…
Pericardium meridian
hysical manifestations of disequilibrium: chest pain angina pectoris heart palpitations abdominal pain located in the small pelvis
Large intestine meridian
Physical manifestations of disequilibrium: diseases of the respiratory tract sore throat dry throat hay fever
Spleen meridian
Physical manifestations of disequilibrium: effect on immunity anaemia disorders of vascular elasticity bleedin
Stomach meridian
Physical manifestations of disequilibrium: impairment of the face - palsy neuralgia eye diseases upper respiratory tract disorders
The yang heel meridian
Physical manifestations of disequilibrium: inflammatory skin affections furuncles pain near the heart diseases of the joints
Liver meridian
Physical manifestations of disequilibrium: allergies skin rashes liver disease and function hypogastric pain loss of appetite
Kidney meridian
Physical manifestations of disequilibrium: all kidney diseases associated with their function throat inflammation tonsillitis
Preparation and use
PREPARATION:
- Add 2-3 teaspoons of the herbal mixture to 750 ml of boiling water. Boil for 2-3 minutes and strain immediately.
- You may also add 2-3 teaspoons of the herbal mixture to a 750 ml vessel, pour in boiling water, cover the vessel and allow to infuse for 15 minutes. Strain the infusion before drinking.
- You may sweeten the tea with honey.
USE
Sip the tea throughout the day until 5 pm. This is the recommended time, but if you wish, you may also drink it in the evening. However, we recommend that in such case, you drink a smaller quantity.
Given its pleasant taste, the fruit may also be eaten raw, like raisins. You may use them to liven up rice or semolina pudding or you may add them to various fruit dumplings or apple strudels.
