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Gervão

It is a good diuretic, used in the treatment of urinary tract diseases. It combats stomach and liver pains, hepatitis and constipation, reduces organic weakness, and is stimulating, antipyretic and sudorific.

Verbena jamaicensis, popularly known as purple vervain, is a plant with various uses in traditional medicine, especially for the treatment of digestive and respiratory problems. Its uses and benefits include:

Uses and benefits:

• Digestive problems:

The plant is used to treat problems such as indigestion, gas and abdominal cramps. It has antispasmodic and carminative properties.

• Respiratory problems:
Purple vervain has been used to help treat coughs, bronchitis and asthma. It has expectorant and anti-inflammatory properties.

• Other uses:
The plant has also been used to treat rheumatic pains and inflammations. Studies report that the plant has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action. It is used in the treatment of skin problems such as wounds, cuts, eczema and other skin irritations.

It has healing, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.