Ground cherry medicinal uses
The Ground cherry is a medicinal plant that is part of the nightshade family and is called binomial alkekengi Physalis. This species gives a fruit-shaped orange berries. Growing conditions of Ground cherry are not very different from other similar plants, only requires sufficient moisture and calcareous soils.
In addition to being utilized as a medicinal plant, the Ground cherry is a species highly valued worldwide by various ornamental purposes that can be done with it. The typical flowering season for this plant used medicinally is the spring and summer. In the chemical composition of this plant are significant amounts of vitamin A and vitamin C.
The main medical uses that can be found in this plant are diuretic, laxative, rheumatism remedy against gout and effective way to combat high uric acid. By having a high content of vitamin C on Ground cherry is also recommended in recovery processes in case of fever or flu.
To take full advantage of the Ground cherry best we can do is consume a powder, decoction, syrup or wine. If you want to prepare a powder with this herb just have to dry the plant produces berries and grind them until they have a powder consistency (taking up to 3 g three times daily). Those who wish to prepare a decoction of Ground cherry base, however, must bring to a boil about 20 berries per liter of water who want to prepare. After boiling for 5 minutes should be allowed to stand and remove plant debris with a strainer. Drink a glass before breakfast, every morning (it has an excellent cleaning effect on the entire body).