Mulungu ( Erythrina mulungu ) serve para distúrbio do sono e insônia

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Mulungu (Erythrina mulungu) serves for sleep disorder and insomnia

Mulungu, also popularly known as mulungu-ceral, coral-tree, cape-man, pocketknife, beak-of-parrot or cork, is a medicinal plant very common in Brazil that is used to bring tranquility, being widely used for treat insomnia, as well as changes in the nervous system, especially anxiety, agitation and seizures.

The scientific name of this plant is Erythrina mulungu and can be found in health food stores in the form of a plant or tincture.

What is the mulungu for:

The mulungu is especially indicated to treat changes in the emotional state, but it can also be used in other situations. The main indications are:

Anxiety;
Agitation and hysteria;
Panic attacks;
Post-traumatic stress disorder;
Depression;
Epilepsy;
Migraine;
High pressure.
In addition, mulungu can also be used to relieve mild to moderate pain and fever.

Due to its calming and tranquilizing capacity, mulungu is widely used to treat sleep disorders, such as insomnia, for example.

Main properties:

Some of mulungu's proven medicinal properties include its calming, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, hypotensive and antipyretic action.

Possible side effects:

The side effects of mulungu are rare, however, some studies indicate that undesirable effects such as sedation, drowsiness and muscle paralysis may arise.

Who should not take:

Mulungu is contraindicated for children under 5, pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding. In addition, mulungu should also not be used by people who use antihypertensive or antidepressant drugs, without the doctor's supervision, as it can potentiate the effect of these drugs.