Bougainvillea is a common plant in many gardens, discover how you can take advantage of its medicinal properties to improve your health.
Bougainvillea, also known as bougainvillea, Napoleon or veranera, is a genus of flowers from the Nyctaginaceae family, native to the tropical forests of South America, mainly Peru, Brazil and Argentina.
It is characterized by being a shrub that can reach up to 12 m in height, they can be guided as vines or as an independent shrub and are distinguished by their flowers that can be of different colors, such as white, yellow, pink, magenta, purple and red.
BENEFITS OF BOUGAMBILIA
- It has natural antibiotic properties so it can be used to treat respiratory diseases.
- Reduces dry cough and helps eliminate phlegm.
- It reduces fever, thanks to its antipyretic properties.
- It improves lung function as it increases their oxygenation capacity.
- Fights constipation.
- It has antiseptic properties, so when applied to the skin it helps fight acne, infections and peeling.
- Accelerates wound healing.
HOW TO PREPARE AN INFUSION?
INGREDIENTS
Approx. 30 bougainvillea flowers
8 lemons
1 jar water
Sweetener (honey, optional)
Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes, strain and serve.
You can add a teaspoon of honey for more flavor.
PREPARATION:
Bring the water to a boil and when it is boiling, turn off the heat, add the bougainvillea, and let it sit for at least an hour.
Squeeze the lemons into the jug of water, add the bougainvillea infusion and sweeten to taste with sugar or honey.
Add ice and a couple of bougainvillea flowers.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BOUGAMBILIA
- It is a climbing plant that blooms all year round, but its shoots can especially be seen in summer.
- In addition, it is one of the plants that comes in several colors: white, yellow, fuchsia pink, purple, orange and red. In fact, they can be found in two colors.
- Among its species it can be found as a vine, shrub and even tree.
- They are a favorite for decorating outdoors, as they are very resistant and do not require much care.
- It can measure up to 12 meters in height.
- It loves to entangle itself on other plants and trees, achieving truly beautiful effects in nature.
- It is native to South America, and its name is due to a French soldier who discovered the plant in Brazil in 1768.