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Chaya (Cnidoscolus chayamansa and Cnidoscolus aconitifolius),
also known as tree spinach, is a sturdy evergreen shrub,
belonging to the family of Euphorbiaceae, native to the Yucatan
Peninsula in Mexico. It resembles in its note to a hibiscus
plant and cassava. It is very popular in Mexico and Central
America since its leaves are used as a cabbage, which are
prepared and cooked like spinach. The raw leaves are toxic.
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Chaya provides enormous benefits for human beings, contain a
significant amount of vitamins, minerals, trace elements and
enzymes for the betterment of the human body, it is important
substances which form a fitocomplejo and acts favorably on
multiple ailments of the human body, without producing negative
effects. Among its benefits is the regulation of blood pressure,
improves blood circulation, desinflama veins and hemorrhoids. It
also lowers cholesterol and uric acid, reduces weight and
increases the retention of calcium in the body, increase bone
mass, so many people in their areas of development, use as a
medicinal plant. Its recommended dose of 2 to 6 leaves per day,
liquefied, in soups or salads (after cooked).
This
plant as an infusion acts favorably on the affections of the
human body, without producing negative effects. Facilitates
digestion and combats constipation, helps to expel urine and
breast milk.
Normalize
many functions of the body, prevents anemia, improves memory and
brain function, and combat arthritis and diabetes. Prevents
cough, decongests and disinfects the lungs.
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from Free Wikipedia
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