A vine is a Brazilian medicinal plant, typical of the state of Maranhão, also called guinea cress, azedinha, groselheira and cururu-da-guiné, its flower has a red color.

It can be used in many ways, but is especially known to help in the treatment of stomach problems. Its scientific name is Hibiscus sabdariffa and, due to its properties, it is a plant with diuretic, anesthetic, digestive, laxative, and vasodilator actions.

Benefits of Vinegar

Helps in lean mass gain

Vegetarians and vegans like the vinegar plant because it is an excellent source of vegetable protein, and therefore helps in gaining lean mass, maintaining and strengthening muscles. Protein is also important for heart health and helps detoxify the body.

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Protects the health of the stomach

Besides being very nutritious when added to food, the vinegar plant is known for its medicinal uses, especially related to the stomach. Besides relieving discomfort, irritation and pain, the plant also helps to treat digestive and stomach problems, such as gastrointestinal spasms, also called diffuse esophageal spasm, whose most common symptoms are chest pain and difficulty toswallowing (dysphagia).

Combats constipation

Constipation is usually the result of a low-fiber diet, which can easily be avoided by adding fiber-rich foods to the diet, but vinegar can also help: the infusion of the plant has a laxative action.

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Strengthens immunity

It is also rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, such as anthocyanin Therefore, consuming this plant helps to strengthen and enhance the action of the immune system, keeping the body even more protected from diseases and infections.

How to consume vinegar

• Infusion;
• Tea;
• Juices;
• Salads;
• Arroz de cuxá - typical dish from Maranhão;
• Sauces - for example, cuxá.