El Marrubium vulgaris it is a very complete medicinal herb. In addition, it is perennial and small in size, so it is interesting to grow it in pots; although of course it can also be planted in the garden or in the orchard.
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Origin and characteristics
Our protagonist is a herbaceous perennial sufruticosa native to Eurasia and North Africa whose scientific name is Marrubium vulgaris. Today it is also found in South Australia and Tasmania. It is popularly known as horehound, toad grass or cuyano lemon balm. Its base is somewhat woody and reaches a height of between 15 and 80 centimeters. The leaves are rough on the upper side and with the veins marked on the underside, and measure 2-7 by 1-4cm.
The flowers are grouped in inflorescences arranged in dense globular whorls. The fruits are dry, ovoid-ellipsoid, measure 1,5 to 2mm, and are dark brown-blackish in color.
What are their cares?
If you want to have a copy, we recommend that you provide it with the following care:
- Location: outside, in full sun.
- Earth:
- Pot: universal growing substrate.
- Garden: it is indifferent as long as it has good drainage.
- Irrigation: 2-3 times a week in summer and every 4-5 days the rest of the year.
- Subscriber: from spring to summer with Organic fertilizers.
- Multiplication: by seeds in spring.
- Rusticity: withstands cold and weak frosts down to -4ºC.
What uses does it have?
El Marrubium vulgaris it is used as a medicinal plant. Its properties are:
- Digestive
- Balsamic
- Antipyretic
- Choleretic
- Mild hypoglycemic
In addition, It is indicated for loss of appetite, asthma, colds, genitourinary disorders, hypertension, edema, fluid retention and hyperuricemia.
The way of use is in infusion. Take a small spoonful of leaves and boil in water for about ten minutes. Then it is taken. It is advisable to drink three cups a day before or after meals.
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