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6. Hypericum
Also called St. John's wort. This medicinal plant has different properties, but the fact that it has antidepressant properties stands out (in this sense, caution is required if combined with antidepressants, and its use is not recommended for more than six months), blocking the reuptake of monoamines.22
St. John's wort properties
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This plant is known worldwide for its calming and antidepressant properties; in fact, in ancient times it was commonly used to treat what was then called melancholy. Thus, St. John's wort or St. John's wort is used to treat insomnia, nervousness and anxiety.
However, its properties are not limited to the treatment of depression and similar disorders, but St. John's wort also has analgesic, healing, antiseptic and astringent properties. It should be noted that although this plant is used to treat psychological disorders, in no case is its use recommended as a substitute for professional medical treatment.
Benefits Of Hypericum
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7. Ginger
Ginger
This spice is very useful, possessing multiple properties that make it an increasingly relevant medicinal plant. In addition to antibacterial, antiviral and antiparasitic properties, it has been observed to have antiinflammatory and antiemetic effects (reduces nausea and vomiting)2222
.Some benefits include:
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It can help fight infections.
Contains anti-inflammatory properties.
It can help to improve nausea.
Improves menstrual pains.
It can help weight loss.
Improves chronic indigestion.
It is effective in combating the symptoms of osteoarthritis
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