The benefits of Canadian fleabane
Write the 02/01/2024 by Santarome Bio
Native to North America, this discreet plant contains a multitude of health benefits, particularly for the joints . Its medicinal properties, ranging from anti-inflammatory to headache relief, make it a plant to include in our daily lives.
History of the Canadian Fleabane
NAME : Canadian fleabane
LATIN NAME : Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronq.
TYPE : Asteraceae
ORIGIN : North America
The Canadian Fleabane is a plant in the Asteraceae family that can live up to 1,200 m altitude. This plant was already used by the first American settlers who attributed diuretic and astringent properties to fleabane.
Composition and main active compounds of Canada Fleabane
The Canadian Fleabane is distinguished by its small white flowers arranged in clusters. Its main active compounds include:
Flavonoids , plant compounds, are responsible for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects.
Alkaloids , which are chemicals that have stimulating, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects.
Gallic acid is a hydroxybenzoic acid that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Tannins are phenolic compounds that have astringent, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
The resins contribute to its anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic effects.
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The flowering aerial parts of the Canada Fleabane also contain up to 1% essential oil . This contains compounds such as limonene, citronellol and matricaria esther, which have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
The benefits of Canadian fleabane on the body
Often referred to as the "Joint Plant", Canada Fleabane is traditionally used for its medicinal properties, including its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, diuretic and healing effects.
Anti-inflammatory : Gallic acid, tannins and essential oil help reduce inflammation by inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory substances, like cytokines and prostaglandins.
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Antioxidant : The antioxidants in Canada Fleabane help neutralize free radicals, which can help protect cells.
Diuretic : it promotes the renal elimination of water and uric acid, which helps maintain an optimal water balance (fight against urinary inflammation and infections).
Wound healing : the tannins it contains help tighten tissues and reduce bleeding.
Helps with joint comfort: its anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce joint inflammation, relieve discomfort and maintain good flexibility and mobility*.
*At a dosage of 150 mg in dry plant equivalent per ampoule in the Confort Articule product.
How to consume Canadian Fleabane?
There are many options for integrating the benefits of this plant into your daily life:
As a dietary supplement
Canadian Fleabane is available in the form of a food supplement , notably in capsules or ampoules.
The Joint Comfort food supplement - 20 ampoules from Santarome Bio combines Glucosamine and Chondroitin sulfate with a complex of 3 organic buds and 5 plants, including Canadian Fleabane.
In infusion, herbal tea and decoction
For those who prefer hot drinks, Canadian Fleabane can be consumed in the form of an infusion, herbal tea or decoction. Simply infuse the dried leaves in hot water for about 10 minutes (20 minutes in decoction), then filter and drink 3 to 4 cups per day, as a 3-week treatment.
In essential oil
It can be used in aromatherapy or diluted in a vegetable oil for targeted massages.
