What is horse algae?

Horse algae, or canate canadensis, is a common annual plant that is generally considered invasive and undesirable weeds. Located in North America, it is now located in many other parts of the world, including Europe and South America. It is relatively large, is up to seven feet tall (2.1 m) high and grows rapidly. It is often located in open places such as fields, empty land and along roads, it can be problematic, as it also attacks the field of food crops and competitions with resources.

Despite its somewhat undesirable condition, horse eyelashes have some valuable healing properties. Originally used by native Americans as medicinal plants, it is still used as a herbal remedy for certain diseases. Its primary healing of the component is considered to be tannins contained in the plant. Leaves, stems or flowers, or essential oil extracted from fresh plants, known as Erigeron oil, can also be used for therapeutic purposes.Her diuretic effect. This quality is very useful as the treatment of bladder and kidney problems, as well as for diseases that affect the urinary tract such as gonorrhea. Leaves and flowers of the plant can be immersed in hot water to form tea that can be drunk for this purpose.

digestive problems can also be treated with horse algae. Traditionally, the native Americans treated the dysentars and it was also found to help alleviate diarrhea. The plant is considered to be tonic properties, which is useful for the treatment of discomfort of digestion, allergies to food and seeping intestine syndrome. It has also turned out to be effective for getting rid of intestinal parasites.

Another common use for horse algae is like repellent and insecticide insects. One of the alternative names of the plant, Fleabane, is considered to be a hint of this feature. It can be useful in keeping insects before landing on the skinand biting or stinging, and when leaving contamination like lice.

Due to its haemostatic and astringent properties, horse algae can be used to stop bleeding in different situations. It can be applied locally to small cuts and wounds. It is believed to be useful in the treatment of minor bleeding in many organs such as the stomach, bladder and uterus. The common area in which this property has proved useful is in the treatment of hemorrhoid bleeding.

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