Gorse Tea,  

A pleasant taste that takes care of your health

Also known as Comon-Gorse (Ulex europaeus), this is a specie of flowering plant belonging to the family of Fabaceae. It is present in zones of Europe, South and North America, New Zealand, South Africa and Australia, and you can find it in wastelands. It is known to resist adverse conditions, where other plants do not survive. Perhaps this explains the nutritional and medical properties if this powerful plant.

Traditionally, its most popular use is in the form of tea. Although, it is also comon in the food or in the production of wine. If you do not know yet this taste, try it! You will be pleasantly surprised.

Several and known benefits of Gorve have been scientifically proven in the last years, which makes its popularity increase.

The main benefits of Gorse tea:

• Antioxidant properties;
• Treatment of the flu, fever, cough, irritation of the pharynx, bronchitis and tracheitis;
• Prevents asthma attacks;
• Helps treat stomach, intestinal and digestive disorders;
• It helps in cases of diarrhea or constipation problems;
• As regulates intestinal transit, benefits the weight loss;
• Diuretic, removing fluid retention and swelling at the waist;
• Detoxification of the liver, kidney, pancreas;
• It operates in purifying the blood;
• Lower glucose level in the blood;
• Lower the level of bad cholesterol (LDL), has the power to burn calories;
• It is given to children to treat scarlet fever;
• Prevents anemia;
• Some people use in the treatment of jaundice.

Recipe:

Two 2 tablespoons of fresh flowers (chopped to release flavor) in a small pot (500 ml) with hot water and infuse for 7-10 minutes.

Strain and serve.

The flowers can be dried for later use.

If you are using dried flowers, place 1 tablespoon instead of 2.

If you want, add a few drops of lemon.

Indicated doses / treatments:

In diabetes control, place 1 tablespoon of chopped leaves (dried) in 1 L of boiling water, with the heat turned off. Wait about 10 minutes and strain the tea. Take a cup of tea 3X a day.

Make a strictly control blood glucose levels, as it can occur a significant drop and cause hypoglycemia.

To reduce the cholesterol, the ratio is 20g For 1Litre of water. Take a cup of tea 3 times a day.

Care / Contraindications

Despite the benefits the majority of plants can be toxic if taken in large doses. The Gorse is no exception, so when you are using it as therapy, should do moderately and without prolonging the treatment period. There is no intoxication cases information if you drink up to 3 cups of tea per day for short periods.

Pregnant or breast-feeding womens, people with hypoglycemia or low blood pressure (hypotension) should NOT take this tea without being prescribed by a doctor.

If you are diabetic, should consult your doctor before taking this tea, because it can interfere with medicines you are taking.

Prove it and Enjoy the moment ;)

P.S .: Soon we show the best recipes with gorse: Food & drinks!