Family
- Amaranthaceae
Constituents
- Vitamins: A, E, B1, B2
- Minerals, trace elements: iron, selenium, zinc, manganese, calcium, potassium, magnesium, germanium, chromium, nickel, cobalt
- Amino acids, including tryptophan (precursor of serotonin and melatonin), lysine, valine
- Phytoestrogens
- Allantoins and saponosides
Parts used
- Root
Properties
- Acts in the digestive sphere
- Adaptogen
- Relaxing and revitalizing
- Calming
- Hypotensive
- Antioxidant
- Invigorating
Indications
- Slow digestion
- Nervousness
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Regulates blood pressure
- Stimulates memory and increases concentration
- Intense fatigue (physical and moral)
- Immune defenses
Side effects
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Contraindications
No known contraindications, however, medical advice is required, in case of pregnancy/breastfeeding, for young children, and if you suffer from certain conditions or are taking medication.
Interactions
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Use and dosage of gomphrena
It can be consumed in powder form (beware of the bitterness) or in capsules over a 3-week period for an anti-fatigue, anti-stress cure, or to support the digestive sphere.
Treatments can be repeated several times a year.
The recommended daily dose varies according to the laboratories that market this food supplement and the needs of each person, the ideal being to distribute the doses throughout the day, morning, afternoon, and evening, and consume before meals.