Sugarcane as Herbal Remedy
Posted by admin on Apr 4, 2008
The sugarcane is a well-known plant. It is a large perennial grass. The stems are provided with rings. The leaves are sword-like and sharp at the edges. The beautiful silky white flowers are feather-like and found at the terminal ends of the stems. The stem is juicy and very sweet. Sugarcane juice is freshly pressed out of the stems and sold in some countries. It grows in tropical and subtropical countries.
Herbal use
- Sugarcane soothes and protects the alimentary tract and relieves inflammation.
- Sugarcane promotes flow of urine.
- Sugarcane is used as a laxative.
- Sugarcane strengthens the gums.
- Has a cooling effect.
Instructions
- The decoction of the root is used to soothe and protect the alimentary tract and relieve inflammation.
- The juice extracted from the stem is laxative, promotes flow of urine, and has a cooling effect. It also strengthens the gums.
Major parts
The root and stem.