Aloe vera is one of the most used medicinal plants.
Plants are organic beings that live and grow, but do not have motor capacity (that is, they cannot move from one place to another by voluntary impulse). Vegetables such as vegetables and trees are part of this group, which is studied by botany.
Medicinal, for its part, is what belongs to or relates to medicine . This concept, which comes from the Latin medicīna , is linked to the science that allows us to prevent and cure human diseases . Medicine is also a synonym for medication (the substance that prevents, alleviates or cures diseases or their sequelae).
Medicinal plants , therefore, are those that can be used in the treatment of a condition . The parts or extracts of these plants are used in infusions, ointments, creams , tablets, capsules or other formats.
Some examples of medicinal plants
It must be said that there are numerous plants that, due to their properties and characteristics, have come to be called medicinal plants since they contribute to improving a person's health. However, among the most important, those considered most useful and effective, are the following:
• Aloe vera . This plant is great for relieving burns as well as their consequences, and is also used in the field of cosmetics to achieve soft and smooth skin.
• Chamomile. Among the so-called "grandmother's tricks" is the use of this medicinal plant that is normally prepared as an infusion and that by taking it helps to improve various intestinal problems.
• Evening primrose. Oil is how this product is used, which has become one of the most effective natural remedies when it comes to dealing with both cases of rheumatoid arthritis and cholesterol . In the latter case, what it does is reduce its levels, for the health of the person in question.
• Ginseng. When we talk about medicinal plants, we must not forget this other alternative that helps not only improve diabetes but also put an end to the erectile dysfunction problems that many men suffer from. All this without overlooking that it provides a lot of energy to the body.
Hibiscus for hypertension, lavender to alleviate anxiety problems and symptoms or turmeric to heal various types of injuries sooner are other of the most used medicinal plants.
Due to its usefulness in treating anxiety and other conditions, lavender is considered a medicinal plant.
Its use throughout history
Remedies from plants have been used since prehistoric times. Records of this type of medicine have been found in almost all cultures. The modern pharmaceutical industry, for its part, is based on this knowledge and on the processing or synthesis of various active ingredients from plants.
What plants do is, through their metabolism , produce substances from the nutrients they obtain from the environment. Secondary metabolites obtained from medicinal plants are those compounds for therapeutic use.
Useful compounds are usually found in certain parts of the plant, such as its seeds , roots , leaves , or flowers . The part usable by medicine, therefore, depends on the species in question.