Vassourinha

Botanical Name
Scoparia dulcis

Common Names
Vassourinha, nunco pichana, anisillo, bitterbroom, boroemia, broomweed, brum sirpi, escobilla, mastuerzo, piqui pichana, pottipooli, sweet broom, tapixava, tupixaba, licorice weed

Parts Used
Leaves, bark, roots

Introduction
Vassourinha is a erect annual herb growing up to a half-meter in height and is widely distributed in many tropical countries in the world. Vassourinha is found in abundance in South America and the Amazon Rainforest. Vassourinha produces serrated leaves and many small white flowers. Vassourinha has held a place in herbal medicine in every tropical country where it grows, dating back many years.

Properties/Actions:
Vassourinha is Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antiherpetic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Hypocholesterolemic, Pectoral, and Refrigerant.

Contraindications
This plant is probably contraindicated in people with hypoglycemia. Diabetics should check with their doctors before taking this plant and monitor their blood glucose levels accordingly.


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