The scientific name of the matico is Buddleja globosa, a well-known medicinal plant that occurs in the Andean region of South America, since it grows mainly in Chile, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia. It is popularly known as «soldier’s herb», since it was used to heal wounds caused in battles and wars.
This plant is used mainly for its known and effective healing principles.
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Benefits and properties of MATICO
This medicinal herb’s main benefit is its healing and anti-hemorrhagic active ingredients. That is why it is usually used as an infusion to heal digestive problems, stomach ulcers, diarrhea or indigestion.
In addition, the matico serves to calm toothaches, as it cleans infections and calms pain. It is also used for wounds in the gums.
natural aphrodisiac
The matico is used as one of the aphrodisiac herbs, both for women and men, in Peru.
matic for the skin
In addition, the infusion of matico can be used for external use, either to clean wounds, or to regenerate skin damaged by herpes, infections or acne.
Digestion
The matico has also shown to be effective for problems of the digestive system, but external, such as piles, hemorrhoids.
insects
It is also used to treat insect bites or leeches.
Most common uses
In short, the matico is used:
as a healing
To stop bleeding
Herpes
bites
Hemorrhoids
for stomach aches
soothe colic
Acne
Diarrhea
Aphrodisiac
How to prepare the matico infusion
The infusion of matico is prepared based on the leaves of the plant. The proportion is one tablespoon of these leaves for every liter of water. It should not boil, but should be infused for 10 to 15 minutes.
It can be accompanied by honey, agave syrup or any healthy sweetener for greater pleasure when ingesting it.
Contraindications of the matico
Among the contraindications or side effects of the matico, so far they are only related to the allergy of this plant.
the matic can be used in pregnancysince it is not classified in the list of abortifacient plants, which may pose a risk to the baby or accelerate labor.