have you heard the papalochelite?. It is a plant that can be found in Mexico and South America. Discover some interesting facts about it PANC:
Popular papalochelite names
this plant, porophyllum ruderale has big medicinal properties and may be known for its various popular names :
- cloves;
- arnica-paulista;
- beach arnica
- quirquina;
- papal;
- papalochelite;
- tapestry;
- and tapestry.
It’s not arnica, which is another genus of plant, but some people call it arnica, so we always leave the scientific name for you to distinguish.
Arnica and Couvinha are from the same family (Asteraceae) but are different plants.
medical uses
Good for many things, it is used medicinally for:
- reduce swelling of infected lesions;
- hypertension;
- in the treatment of liver problems;
- in cases of stomach disorders;
- heal;
- and for general pain relief.
The most sensational thing is that papallochelite is a PANC (Unconventional Food Factory) .
You can add it to your diet and recipes!
Plant characteristics so you can recognize them
- upright grass;
- about 60 centimeters;
- greenish stem (greyish when ripe);
- has ramifications;
- blue-green leaves.
It has spontaneous growth in Mexico, Peru and all regions of Brazil, occurring in all Brazilian biomes, mainly in anthropized areas .
is considered an herb of great potential due to its ease of dispersion.
Taste
The papalochelite ( porophyllum ruderale ) has a strong and unique flavor.
The leaves and stems can be eaten crude any cooked being used in
- sauces;
- pesto;
- soups;
- cheeses;
- Guacamole;
- tacos _
- Pies;
- empanadas:
- or raw salads.
Nutrition
More studies are still needed on the Nutritional information from rutabaga.
Scientifically known to be active antioxidant Due to the presence of a large number of phenolic compounds (68.04 ± 2.55 mg AG/g of dry solids) in its fresh leaves .
The use of fresh leaves is indicated by the character thermolabile of phenolic compounds.
The consumption of this plant can collaborate in obtaining essential nutrients for health .
Papalochelite essential oil
Their essential oil It is known to be used in biological pest control .
Per medicinal purposes take care from the moment of harvest of the grass
According to this studio there is a direct influence time and the harvest season inside essential oil content s tannins from rutabaga.
Essential oil extractions and determination of tannin content were carried out during plant development .
Result: on pre-flowering the essential oil content of the leaves was higher in relation to the other phases.
Try planting at home!
By Lara Menegelli. Article in Portuguese
