The family Euphorbiaceae of medicinal plants that we find most interesting is what is called litmus . This species, also known as Chrozophora tinctoria, has a particular light green color and a good amount of hair along its entire length. The heyday of litmus always coincide with the summer months.
To make a medicinal use of litmus is recommended to extract the juice that gives the plant and store. Classically, the litmus always been used as a dye for textiles (especially to change the color of the wool and silk). Sunflower seeds are excellent for fever, acute cases of vomiting improve and eliminate symptoms associated with fever.
The sunflower seeds as formerly, he had a preparation process too complex. In fact, just about 20-30g separated seeds of sunflower and were taken in the morning (especially on an empty stomach). The form of litmus seed management, moreover, should be done on alternate days.
Currently, one of the most practical utility for the preparation of litmus is a dye. The tincture of litmus, despite having no medical use, it is appropriate to prepare the known role of litmus or to make natural dyes. Those who want to try a recipe of tincture of litmus only need 50g of pasta previously pulverized litmus alcohol per 100 cc (85 o). After heating the mixture to a boil, let it rest then repeat the procedure once or twice more. At the end of the process must filter all content and add a little hydrochloric acid. It can be stored in a jar with cotton.
