What is Ilex Aquifolium?
Ilex aquifolium is a plant that is part of the Aquifoliaceae family. It is used in traditional or herbal medicine as diuretic and fever. Many chemicals derived from the plant, including theobromin, ursolic acid and tannins, have beneficial properties and are subject to scientific research. However, parts of Ilex aquifolium are very toxic. Berries can cause death if they are consumed in sufficiently high quantities. This species of the plant is commonly referred to as European Holly to distinguish it from similar Holly species.
described as an evergreen shrub or tree, Ilex aquifolium grows 33-82 feet (10-25 m) in height and has light gray bark, elliptical leaves and white or bright green flowers. The flowers bloom from May to June, followed by red berries. This type of Holly is originally from Western and Central Europe and is commonly grown by pine or oak trees.
Most of the medicinal properties of the tree ilex aquifolium Woman of leaves, roots and bark. Generally, tea is prepared from dry leaves of European Holly to treat many alimony, including symptoms of rheumatism and bottom. As a diuretic, chemicals in leaves will reduce excess fluid in the body. Usually several teaspoons of dried leaves are cooked in the water for several minutes and the resulting tea is consumed. Tea is also used to treat fever associated with flu.
Dried bark of Ilex Aquifolium is generally used as a bowel cleaner. It is usually soaked in cold water for 12 hours before the resulting solution is consumed. In general, it is generally considered to be the greatest effect between food.
One of the chemicals in European Holly with beneficial qualities is Theobromine. It has similar body effects as caffeine and generally acts as a stimulant of And and diuretic. Theobromine has been shown to reduce blood pressure and release the pulmonary muscles.
tannins are other chemicals in plant tissue ilex aquifolium with useful properties. They are commonly used to extract harmful toxins from the skin, such as bees poison or irritating substances released by a poisonous oak plant. Tannins are also used to quickly close skin cuts and to prevent wound infection.
Ursolic acid is another chemical in European Holly, which is used locally, specifically as treatment of burns. It is used in several cosmetic products because it has antibacterial and antifungal properties. It has also shown that they also have properties against the tumor.