Broom plant what is it used for Shrub, belonging to the Papilionáceas family, which can measure up to 2 meters in height. Its stems are hard and woody from which branches are generally long and thin.
Its leaves are few, of which the lower ones bear a certain resemblance to those of clover, while the upper ones are simple, lanceolate and without a corner.
The flowers of the broom are solitary, axillary, large, butterfly-shaped and of a beautiful golden yellow color which open from April to July.
As for its fruits, these are legumes with hairy edges about 5 cm long, which when ripe contain a dozen dark and shiny seeds.
The flowers of the broom must be collected before they are fully ripe, since the formation of the legume just begins, they are slightly toxic and can cause gastric discomfort. Once collected, they must be dried quickly, preferably in a stove or oven at a low temperature so that they retain all their color and qualities. The tender shoots are collected in spring, and must be dried in the shade
Contrary to what happens with many plants whose uses date back to ancient times, broom appears, for the first time cited, in the work Plantes medicinales et véné-neuses de France where it is stated that the therapeutic tradition of broom does not begin until Cullen in 1789. , although in the middle of the 17th century it is known that it had been used, for its diuretic virtues, to combat dropsy.
However, as Font Quer rightly says, until the middle of the last century, with the discovery of its active principles, it did not definitively enter therapeutics.
The broom also has a symbolic connotation. Geoffrey of Anjou put a sprig of blooming flowers on his helmet when he entered the battle so that his troops could easily see it, so that he would give them courage to see his leader in the midst of battle. Fulke of Anjou adopted the broom as her symbol and his grandson Henry II of England also adopted it as his emblem.
Another story about his adoption in Brittany, France, is as follows: a prince of Anjou murdered his brother and took over his kingdom, but was overcome with remorse and made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land to show his repentance. He lashed himself with broom branches every night to show that he had repented of his crime of fratricide and had adopted the broom as his symbol.
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Healing properties of broom
The broom is considered a very effective cardiotonic plant (especially in cases of tachycardia); property that was confirmed when its main active ingredient, sparteine, was isolated
The broom is also a notable diuretic dechlorinator and vasoconstrictor. Its effectiveness is manifested by eliminating edematous states (with abnormal water retention), circulatory disorders, in lung conditions such as pleurisypneumonia, etc.
Likewise, it can be used as a natural remedy in cases of rheumatism articular, albuminuria, uterine bleeding and the insufficiency of the endocrine glands (especially the thyroid).
Broom plant what is it used for
broom for the kidneys Pour 25 g of broom flowers into a liter of boiling water and remove from heat. Let stand for 10 minutes and strain. Start by drinking a cup a day; if he can stand it well, he goes on to take two or three a day.
Broom is good for diabetes Crumble flowers and twigs. Boil a teaspoon in a cup of water for a few minutes and let stand until cool. One to three cups a day.
Properties of broom for hair Pour 3 tablespoons of shredded dried broom flowers into a liter of boiling water. Rest until cool and strain. Wash your hair as usual and then use this water as a rinse.
broom for rheumatism pain. Macerate 40 g of flowers in a liter of generous white wine for a week. Filter and take two glasses a day.
Broom plant what is it used for tachycardia: Boil 1 liter of water containing 2 tablespoons of yarrow, broom and hawthorn for 10 minutes. Then cover and let cool. Strain and drink a cup after lunch and dinner
Broom for heart failure: Boil a cup of water and when it is at its boiling point, pour in 1 tablespoon of broom flowers and remove from heat. Cover and let rest for a few minutes. Drink 3 times a day.
Broom for childbirth: Pour 1 tablespoon of rue leaves and another of broom flowers in a cup of water. Boil for 5 minutes. Have a cup in order facilitate childbirth.
Precautions
It can be consumed, the broom, without problem, since its sparteine content is limited and therefore, the dosage risks do not exist
However, it is recommended not to consume this plant if there is a picture of hypertension.
It should not be consumed by pregnant women (first months), since it has abortifacient effects.
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