Calauchin:
Petiveria alliacea L. Is
its scientific name, and it comes from the
Fitolacáceas Family. This medicinal plant has plenty of
therapeutical
actions depending on the preparation. Using the decocted leaves
we'll
get an analgesic, antiasthmatic, antirheumatic, antituberculosis
and
diuretic action. With decoction by lavage of its leaves we obtain
an
antifebrile, vermifuge and diaphoretic action, it's also very
useful
to fight gonorrhea. If we use the vaporization method, it's very
useful to deal with sinusitis. And last, decocting the roots
we'll
have an abortive and anti spasmodic action.