Gilbardeira ( ruscus aculeatus ) serve para varizes e hemorroidas

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Gilbardeira (ruscus aculeatus) is used for varicose veins and hemorrhoids

Gilbardeira is a medicinal plant widely used to treat hemorrhoids, varicose veins, reduce the swelling of blood vessels and improve blood circulation.

Normally, Gilbardeira grows spontaneously on the sunny slopes of Mediterranean countries, such as Portugal for example, and is a thorny shrub, with stems and small dark green leaves similar to scales, and round and red fruits, similar to small cherries.

Gilbardeira's scientific name is Ruscus aculeatus, and can be found in the form of capsules and pills, which can be purchased at health food stores and some handling pharmacies.

What is Gilbardeira for:

Gilbardeira serves to help in the treatment of venous diseases, such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, pain, itching, poor circulation such as heaviness and swelling, night cramps in the calf and in the treatment of liver and kidney problems. In addition, this plant can also be used as a natural diuretic.

Gilbardeira properties:

Gilbardeira has draining and slightly diuretic and laxative properties, as well as toning the vessels.

In addition, Gilbardeira works by toning, contracting and reducing the swelling of blood vessels, including inflamed hemorrhoids, thus preventing future injuries.

Contraindications and side effects of Gilbardeira:

Gilbardeira's contraindications are not fully known, however, pregnant women, breastfeeding women or children, should not take capsules or pills without medical advice.

Normally, Gilbardeira has no side effects, however, when consumed in excess it can cause pain or discomfort in the stomach.