Scientific name: Justicia pectoralis

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: Tropical America

Medicinal use: Linden tea is good for the elimination of fluids through urine. All this makes it good and positive to purify our body and provide a really interesting diuretic effect. One of the most important characteristics of linden is that it provides a huge and important relaxation. Linden tea can also be a good remedy to prevent and mitigate colds, among other problems related to this topic.

Scientific name: Buddleja americana

Family: Scrophulariaceae

Origin: Tropical America

Medicinal use: It is used in dermatological problems such as hives, erysipelas, pimples, wounds and inflammation of the skin. In general, the leaves are used in cooking and fomentations are applied in the affected area; Or, it is administered orally in case of hives. It is also used in digestive disorders such as stomach pain, spasms, stomach infections, gastric problems and in conditions such as ulcers.

Scientific name: Ruta chalepensis

Family: Rutaceae

Origin: Eurasia and N Africa

Medicinal use: This herb has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. It has digestive properties, prevents stomach heaviness and heartburn, reduces gas and indigestion, stimulates biliary function and is recommended to consume after eating when the intake has been copious. It also allows you to lose weight, reduces fluid retention, stimulates the release of fatty acids and adipose tissue.

Scientific name: Rubiaceae

Family: Hamelia patens

Origin: (Sub)tropical America

Medicinal use: The leaves, roots, flowers and seeds are used in infusion as a laxative, and as an antispasmodic in intestinal and menstrual cramps. The fresh crushed leaves have a beneficial effect against tumors, inflammation of muscles and tissues and eczema. The fresh leaves are applied directly on the affected part. The cooking of the pods is administered during the day to prevent the person from wetting the bed at night.

Scientific name: Verbenaceae

Family: Lippia micromera

Origin: Caribbean, C and S America

Medicinal use: Lippia micromera is traditionaly used for asthma, bronchitis, common cold, cough, flu, oliguria, to support digestion and ease stomach infections, it is eaten fresh or drunk in form of tea. Strong infusion can also be used for mouthwash. It acts as antiba