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Bougainvillea’s tea or soda is a delicious and healthy option, although still little known. Have you tried it? Discover your benefits here, your flavor and how to prepare it easily.
Bougainvillea’s soda, a natural, refreshing drink and full of health benefits, ideal for hot days. (Photo: Juan Pinzón Esquivel)
In Guatemalathe Bougainvilleaalso known as BUGANVILIAIt is a common flower in homes. Not only does it stand out for its vibrant colorsbut it is also a resistant plant that requires little care.
Gender Bougainvilleaaccording to him Herbarium of the Yucatan Research Centerwas described in 1789 For the French botanist Philibert Commersonwho appointed her in honor of her travel companion, the admiral and explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville.
According to the magazine Research and Developmentthe Bougainvilleas They climb walls, intertwine with trees and they flourish throughout the year. Its colors come from the crossing of two native species of Brazil: Bougainvillea Spectabilis and Bougainvillea Glabra.
They are grown in tropical and temperate regions Without strong frosts. In different countries they receive names such as “Veranera” In the Pacific and “Trinitarian” In the Caribbean.
Uses in Medicine and Gastronomy
He Bougainvillea taste is Floral, sweet and subtlesimilar to Jamaica floweralthough less popular in drinks.
Among its main uses include:
- Medicine: It is used in teas or infusions that, according to traditional medicine, can help Relieve colds and improve the digestion.
- Wound care: They are attributed anti -inflammatory propertiesso its water is used to disinfect and reduce inflammation In wounds.
- Gastronomy: His Soft flavor allows its incorporation in salads, cocktails and desserts.
How to prepare a Buganvilia soda
To enjoy their Benefits on hot daysyou can prepare a Delicious and healthy fresh from Bougainvillea.
Ingredients:
- A fist of Bougainvillea flowers (without pesticides or chemicals).
- Only petals are used, so you have to Remove the yellow or white part from the center of the flower and Wash the flowers well Before using them.
- 1 liter of water
- 2 lemons juice
- 2 tablespoons of honey or natural sweetener to taste
- Ice to taste
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Preparation:
- Boil the water and add the Bougainvillea flowers.
- Let infuses for 10 minutes and then strain the liquid.
- Cool infusion and add the Lemon juice and sugar, honey or the preferred sweetener.
- Ice a glass with ice and enjoy a Refreshing and healthy drink.
Bougainvillea benefits
- Strengthens the immune system: Their bioactive compounds help fight infections and strengthen the body defenses.
- Relieves respiratory problems: Your action expectorant makes it a Natural remedy for cough, cold and nasal congestion.
- Relaxing effect: Consumed in infusioncan help reduce stress and improve the Sleep quality.
- Antioxidant properties: Contributes to Eliminate free radicalshelping delay cell aging.
Recommendations
To prepare the tea or sodait is recommended:
- Use fresh flowers directly from the plant.
- Do not collect flowers from the ground.
- Remove the yellow or white part from the center of the flower.
- Wash the flowers well Before using them.
This cool Not only Hydrates and refreshesbut also contributes Therapeutic benefits To the organism. An option natural and delicious for fight heat!