Medicinal properties of Bugambilia

The Bugambilia plant has extensive medicinal use, and its effects have been extensively documented in scientific journals. It is mainly used in cases of respiratory conditions such as cough, asthma and bronchitis. The flowers and bracts are used for its treatment, as well as its preparation in the kitchen, which it is administered orally.

For these cases, it is recommended drink hot Bugambilia tea three times a day for 72 hours. Then you should stop the treatment for a week and repeat until you feel better. This recommendation is found in traditional medicine of various countriesas well as the recommendation to ingest it in tea.

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For a pleasant taste, you can mix the tea with orange peel, cinnamon or other fruits to add flavor and other properties.

Bugambilia serves as a good treatment for the skin due to its antiseptic propertiesso it helps prevent acne and peeling.

The bush has also been shown to be effective in treatment of allergies, stomach pain and child urination.

According to specialists, Bugambilia is a climbing shrub that spreads over buildings and other trees. Its woody stem has thorns and its leaves are elongated. It has three flowers surrounded by brightly colored bracts or leaves. It is native to Brazil and lives in hot, semi-warm, semi-dry and temperate climates.

Bougainvillea is cultivated in gardens and grows associated with tropical deciduous forest, evergreen, xerophytic scrub, cloudy mountain, oak and mixed pine forests.

Ailments for which Bugambilia is used

Relieves cough: Its expectorant properties help the lungs and relieve dry cough. In this case, we should make an infusion with flowers and stems.

Skin disorders: The Bugambilia is one of the most effective plants for skin treatments. Especially with acne, but also with blemishes, pimples or excess oil. This plant provides elasticity and strength to the skin.

throat odor: The antiseptic and antibacterial properties of Bugambilia allow it to limit its action to infections and conditions that attack the respiratory system in general, and the throat in particular.

indigestion: An infusion of Bugambilia is very effective against indigestion and stomach pain. It also relieves reflux and heartburn like the best of antacids.

Diarrhea: Bugambilia not only cuts the most undesirable effects such as looseness, but also stops other symptoms associated with diarrhea such as dehydration and headache.

Leucorrhoea: Genital mucus is common in both men and women. And, in this case, the Bugambilia helps control the secretion of mucous in the area, in addition to curbing the infection or condition that you may be suffering from (however, in this case it is always important to consult a doctor).

Ulcers: The anti-inflammatory capacity of Bugambilia allows it to act effectively against ulcers, relieving pain and healing the ailment. In this case, the infusion would be made with flowers and bracts (where the petals are born).

Wounds: Bugambilia has properties natural antiseptics that help clean wounds, eliminating all kinds of bacteria and accelerating the healing of the area.

Joint pain: The anti-inflammatory effect of the plant is good for reducing the intensity of joint pain. In these cases, it is better to apply a poultice to the area that is in pain.

Hepatitis: It has been one of the latest discoveries and, perhaps, one of the most celebrated. Bugambilia helps reduce liver inflammation. Of course, being a serious condition, it is advisable to consult a doctor first.

Fever: Bugambilia infusion helps reduce and control fever spikes
Respiratory disorders – This plant is highly expectorant, which is a relief in the case of respiratory disorders.

Anti fertility: There are not a few native peoples who use Bugambilia to avoid pregnancies. Interestingly, science has found (in applied studies on mice) that, indeed, bougainvillea ingestion affects sperm count in male mice. Thus, if a couple wants to reduce their chances of pregnancy, men are the ones who should drink bougainvillea tea. Though to be sure, again it is a doctor who can recommend safer methods such as spermicides, birth control pills, hormone injections or the use of condoms, which, in any case, is essential for a sexual rather than reproductive health issue.

Since most medicinal applications of Bugambilia are made through its consumption in the form of tea, it never hurts to know how to prepare a Bugambilia infusion step by step.

Cut the flowers: If you have Bugambilia at home, cut them fresh from the plant. Fresh flowers will always be better, although if you can get them to keep at home, you can store them in a paper bag, in a cool and dry place.

Wash the flowers: Wash the flowers with very cold water to remove dust and possible insects that are found inhabiting the flowers.

Boil: Boil water and add the flowers when they start to gurgle.

Withdraw: Time is marked by the color of the water. When it changes color and is similar to that of the flowers, you can remove it

Repose: Let stand 10-15 minutes

Strainer: Strain the mixture to purge any remaining remains

Serve: When serving, make sure it is very hot. If you want to flavor it, add honey, or drops of sweetener but try to avoid sugar.