Adonis - Adonis Vernalis L.

Add this tea to your Heart Healthy Recipes! Adonis - Adonis Vernalis Origin: France Used part: Stem, Leaf, Flower Description: Also known as Adonis-da-Primavera, this plant of the family Ranunculaceae is native to Europe, and is also easily found in Asia and America, usually in limestone solitary slopes. Since its use for cardiac purposes in a relatively new way, since ancient times this herb was already being used for the cure of sexual affections. Measuring about 15 to 50 cm, its stem is erect, and its flowers usually appear during the spring season. It is known as an important plant for natural medicine, despite being poisonous, having cardiotonic properties, sedatives, vermifuge and emmenagogue. Health benefits: Among the active principles are cardiotonic glycosides (which can bring sedative effects and combat coughs, epilepsy and asthma, because they act directly on the central nervous system), minerals and organic acids. It is so beneficial to health that its substances are not