Medicinal Plants – Coffee
Coffee is one of the teas that have more fans in the world; thousands of gallons are consumed worldwide.
The scientific name for coffee is Coffea arabica and belongs to the medicinal plants family Rubiaceous.
Coffee as all food has benefits but also can produce some negative effects if abused him.
So to take advantage of the virtues of coffee do not drink more than 2 large cups of coffee a day since but over time can cause adverse health effects.
This medicinal plant contains caffeine which is a natural brain stimulant that helps to better concentration and attention span, greater short-term visual acuity, improves mood and gives energy, reduces headaches and prevents clots forming in the head because it dilates blood vessels.
This medicinal herb also helps reduce the risk of Parkinson and prevents the formation of kidney stones or gallstones, especially in men, and even diabetes. It is also cardio protective by reducing the occurrence of heart problems.
Undesirable effects when consumed in excess are more frequent coffee: Caffeine causes a diuretic effect which may decrease the body’s mineral reserves. In addition to anxiety, irritability, upset stomach, insomnia, cardiac arrhythmia, tachycardia, muscle spasms, stained teeth, vomiting, increased cholesterol, among other symptoms.
Caffeine is an alternative medicine, has a positive impact on the human body as it helps prevent many diseases but should be consumed in moderation.
This medicinal herb can be consumed by people of all ages including children and pregnant women are not recommended to consume only when the physician is determined by a particular situation.
A rich hot coffee or cold is really comforting and gives much pleasure to drink in addition to providing nutrients and beneficial substances to stay healthy.
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