Medicinal Plants

The profession I want to pursue when I grow up is Nutrition, because since I was little I was very close to my mother's plants. So, today I want to show you how cool it is to know about medicinal plants and their stories. Did you know that rosemary, mint and mastic, as well as spices, are considered plants with therapeutic properties? Like them, dozens more can be used on a daily basis as substitutes for traditional medicines. As an advantage, they have low cost and minimize side effects. But, despite being natural, you need to be aware of some risks, such as the allergies they can cause in certain people. Therefore, always consult your nutritionist before using certain plants. “Just because it’s natural doesn’t mean it’s not harmful, there are toxic and hallucinogenic plants. The use of medicinal plants requires knowledge, especially with regard to how to prepare, dose and time of ingestion”, explains the state coordinator of Integrative and Complementary Practices, Ana Rita Nov...