Despite being originally from South America, lime-lime is one of the best known plants in Portuguese naturopathy. The Portuguese are very fond of drinking it as tea.
Also known as Bela-Luísa or Sweet-lime due to its characteristic lemon-like odor, the lime-lily (aloysia triphylla) is often confused with the verbena (verbena officinalis), which belongs to the same family.
It is beneficial to the digestive system, and can be used before meals, to whet the appetite, or during meals, to aid digestion, avoiding gas and intestinal cramps. At the level of the genital system, it regulates dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) and treats urinary infections.
It relaxes the nervous system, improves sleep and reduces migraines. It also reduces blood pressure. Its essential oil can be used to make perfumes and insect repellent.
Despite being originally from South America, lime-lime is one of the best known plants in Portuguese naturopathy. The Portuguese are very fond of drinking it as tea.
Also known as Bela-Luísa or Sweet-lime due to its characteristic lemon-like odor, the lime-lily (aloysia triphylla) is often confused with the verbena (verbena officinalis), which belongs to the same family.
It is beneficial to the digestive system, and can be used before meals, to whet the appetite, or during meals, to aid digestion, avoiding gas and intestinal cramps. At the level of the genital system, it regulates dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) and treats urinary infections.
It relaxes the nervous system, improves sleep and reduces migraines. It also reduces blood pressure. Its essential oil can be used to make perfumes and insect repellent.