You can not even imagine how many different plants exist in the world that can be used in folk medicine. Nature is rich in herbs and flowers, containing a huge amount of useful substances that can be used to combat various diseases. One and such plants is the Peruvian poppy. From its bulbous root, prepare various healing broths and infusions. But we must not forget that the Peruvian poppy has some contraindications. You should definitely read them before you start treatment.
How useful is the powder from the root of the Peruvian poppy plant?
Maca is a one- or two-year-old plant belonging to the Cabbage family. His homeland, as you might guess by name, is Peru. The most comfortable it feels in the Andes at an altitude of 3000 - 5000 meters above sea level. In appearance, the Peruvian poppy is very much like a radish. Here are just the useful properties of it from the more common root vegetables are very different.
Medicine, if there are no contraindications, uses the Peruvian poppy as a means of restorative effect. In addition, the plant has established itself as a good aphrodisiac - a substance that can enhance sexual desire in both men and women.
The composition of maki contains:
- protein;
- magnesium;
- calcium;
- iron;
- zinc;
- selenium;
- linoleic acid;
- oleic acid;
- palmitic acid;
- polysaccharides;
- amino acids;
- sitosterol;
- stigmasterols;
- phosphorus;
- carbohydrates;
- prostaglandins;
- glucosinolates;
- isothiocyanates;
- amidazole alkaloids.
Sometimes the latter with the use of Peruvian maki can cause side effects, but this happens, as practice shows, very rarely. In most cases, the plant acts gently and effectively and earns positive feedback.
Medicines based on the root have anti-tumor properties. They do not allow the newly formed tumor to develop and prevent the appearance of new tumors.
In pharmacies today is sold poppy in the form of powder or extract. Means are rightfully considered effective additions to the diet. They are recommended for people who are undergoing recovery from serious illnesses. Medicine also knows cases when, with the help of a plant, infertility and some other disorders of the sexual sphere were cured. Among other things, the Peruvian poppy helps to quickly raise the mood, get rid of depression and:
- tone up the body;
- slow down the aging process;
- strengthen the cardiovascular system;
- normalize metabolic processes;
- increase work efficiency;
- regulate the menstrual cycle;
- reduce the negative impact of radiation therapy;
- forget about the syndrome of chronic fatigue ;
- cure arrhythmia;
- restore thyroid function;
- improve memory ;
- eliminate the headache.
Side effects of Peruvian poppies and contraindications to its use
Despite herbal origin, medicines based on Peruvian poppies can be harmful. So, pharmacists managed to find out if taking them in excess or on an empty stomach, diarrhea, accompanied by increased gas production, abdominal pain and short-term attacks of nausea, can begin.
According to the instruction, there are no contraindications to the Peruvian poppy. This is primarily a biologically active substance. Therefore, if you take it in accordance with all the prescriptions, the therapy will be successful. Although it is better for future mothers and people with individual intolerance of the root components to find an alternative remedy.