Hidraste ( Hydrastis canadensis L ) serve para fortalecendo o sistema imunológico

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Hydraste (Hydrastis canadensis L) serves to strengthen the immune system

Hydraste is a medicinal plant, also known as yellow root, which has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, being effective in helping to treat conjunctivitis and fungal infections, for example, in addition to strengthening the immune system and leaving the person more protected against microbial diseases.

The scientific name of the hydraste is Hydrastis canadensis L. and can be found in health food stores

What is the hydrode for:

The hydraste has digestive, expectorant, astringent, stimulating, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiandrogenic, antidiarrheal and homeostatic properties. Thus, the hydraste can be used to:

Help in the treatment of conjunctivitis and eye irritation;
Relieve symptoms of digestive problems, such as diarrhea, colitis, dyspepsia and gastritis, for example.

Assist in the treatment of nasal congestion, sore throat and ulcers;
Help in the treatment of infections by fungi, parasites and bacteria.
In addition, hydraste can be used to relieve hemorrhoid symptoms and to combat excessive menstruation, for example.

Side effects and contraindications:

The side effects of using hydraste appear when consumed in high quantities and without the recommendation of a doctor or herbalist, and there may be a needling sensation in the hands, a decrease in white blood cells, nausea and vomiting.

Hydraste should not be consumed by pregnant women, as it stimulates uterine contractions, which can cause a miscarriage, women in the lactation phase and people with hypertension, as they can increase the pressure even more.