The viper's stick is a tree native to Mexico in the regions of Chiapas, Yucatan and Veracruz. Over the years it has expanded to Costa Rica. It is also known as Aztec Root, Pesma and its scientific name is Cyathea Divergens and it is a medicinal plant belonging to the family of tree ferns. The part of the viper's stick that is used is its trunk which is cut into pieces and inside you can see marks similar to the skin of the snake. Many people, naturalists and botanical experts assure that it has great health benefits but what is the viper's stick used for and how is it taken? Here we will give you the answer to that question.
What diseases is it used for?
Snakewood has become one of the best-selling plants in the United States for the treatment of various conditions such as: diabetes, kidney care, treatment for gastritis and other benefits that we present here.
Take care of your kidney health
Snakewood has a diuretic and antioxidant function, which helps purify toxins in the kidneys and helps restore kidney health after an injury. People who have taken snakewood tea claim that it even helps eliminate kidney stones and calculi and treat urinary infections.
Helps combat gastrointestinal problems
It is especially used to help treat gastric ulcers as it is a herbal tea that has healing properties, fights indigestion by improving intestinal transit. It also helps treat colon problems, abdominal pain and is a natural dewormer.
Helps to take care of women's problems
The viper tree is also a natural aid for women who constantly suffer from menstrual disorders, it controls uterine bleeding, has an anti-inflammatory action on the uterus and ovaries. It helps prevent the appearance of ovarian cysts.
Fight hemorrhoids
Both internal and external use of viperwood helps to combat hemorrhoids, as viperwood has anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictive properties that help improve poor circulation problems, relieving the pain caused by hemorrhoids. You can perform sitz baths with the decoction of viperwood bark to combat hemorrhoids externally.
Ideal for people with diabetes
Aztec root has hypoglycemic properties that help lower blood sugar and glucose levels. Despite being a natural alternative, it is important not to exceed 3 cups of this tea per day and consumption should not be extended for more than 4 weeks.
Other uses of viper's stick as a healing plant
Snakewood helps regulate cholesterol, blood pressure, protects the liver, relieves pain from rheumatism. When used externally, it helps with skin problems such as sores, rashes, skin infections, itching and burns.
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How to prepare and take viper stick
- We heat 1 liter of water
- When it reaches boiling point, add 4 pieces of viper stick, one piece per cup of water.
- We let it boil for 10 minutes
- Remove from heat and let cool (If you prefer, you can drink the infusion the next day since the flavor of viperwood tea is strong, but when left to rest for 24 hours the flavor and smell become lighter)
- You can drink 3 cups of tea a day, before each meal.
Contraindications
- Snakewood tea should not be mixed with any medication.
- No natural medicine should replace medications prescribed by a doctor.
- It cannot be administered to pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- You should not exceed 3 cups of tea a day.
- Do not consume for more than 4 weeks.