From its flowers to its roots, the Jacaranda tree has healing properties, according to scientific studies. More than an ornamental tree, Jacaranda offers multiple health benefits, such as improving intestinal function, preventing obesity and even contributing to cancer prevention.
The benefits of this tree go beyond beautifying urban spaces or purifying air. Scientific studies carried out by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) indicate that the consumption of its leaves, roots, cortex or flowers in infusion could contribute great benefits to health, relieve common pathologies and be support in the prevention of degenerative diseases.
Its ability to adapt to the ecosystem allows you to grow in different countries, which represents an opportunity to take advantage of its properties.
Although its flowers appear in two epochs of the year – it shows and autumn – other parts of the tree, such as the cortex and the leaves, also have healing properties.
BENEFITS OF JACARANDA TEA OR INFUSIONS
Advances in natural medicine have demonstrated the benefits that infusions and teas contribute to health. According to the University Digital Magazine From the UNAM, the Jacaranda flower, recognized for its bluish lilac color, contains anthocyanins, natural pigments with antioxidant properties that contribute to improving intestinal microflora and stimulating the immune system.
In addition, the jacaranda tree has chemical compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, triterpenoids, saponins and phenolic compounds, which give it anti -inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties.
Its benefits also include the prevention of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. They could even have anti -cancer, antiviral and anti -inflammatory effects.
Its high prebiotic content helps improve intestinal health, while its antioxidant properties help delay cell aging.
The consumption of its infusions also has anti -inflammatory effects that benefit the muscle system and stimulate the immune system thanks to its antiviral action.
In addition, its consumption helps to regulate blood pressure and to delay the neuronal deterioration associated with age.
It has also been shown that it can prevent cardiovascular diseases, protect the digestive tract and reduce the risk of ulcers or even cancer.
Medical studies reveal that the flowers and leaves of the jacaranda help fight intestinal diseases such as amebiasis, caused by the paramoeba histolytic parasite, which causes diarrhea, stomach pain and fatigue.
Their infusions can avoid the accumulation of fat in the arteries, reducing the risk of heart disease.
How is it prepared?
The Guatemalan medicinal plants manual recommends consuming the jacaranda in infusion or tincture:
Infusion: five flowers are boiled or a tablespoon of leaves in a cup of water. It is recommended to drink a cup before each meal for 21 days.
Tinura: Five drops are taken in a glass of water, three times a day, before each meal, also for 21 days.