Picão Preto Blackjack Herbal Tea (Bidens pilosa L.)

Picão Preto Blackjack Herbal Tea

The Blackjack Herbal Tea is very rich in anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, diuretic and relaxing properties that promote stomach and heart well-being. Besides acting on muscle relaxation, it treats bones, joints, and muscles inflammations.

Ingredients: 100% Picão Preto plant (Bidens pilosa).

What is Picão Preto Herbal Tea used for

Picão Preto Herbal Tea is indicated for ulcers, urinary infections, rheumatoid arthritis and jaundice. Due to its anti-inflammatory potential, the Picão Preto Herbal Tea may contribute to the relief of headaches, sore throat and muscle pain. Besides being an excellent ally in blood pressure and diabetes control. Also, in the treatment of herpes and relief of menstrual cramps.

Other therapeutic uses: tonsillitis, pharyngitis, whooping cough, indigestion, dyspepsia, and diarrhoea.

Curiosities:

Picão Preto (Bidens pilosa) is a tropical plant popularly known as a weed, with therapeutic properties from the Asteraceae family. In addition to being common in Brazil, it reproduces by seed in over 40 countries in North and South America, even in Africa. A single plant can produce between 3000 and 6000 seeds. Because of its easy dissemination, the Picão Preto is one of the least appreciated herbs in agriculture because it has pests, a potential source of crop disease. When in a tropical climate environment, the Picão Preto can reproduce for a whole year.

This weed has an extraordinary capacity to germinate over 10 centimetres. Picão Preto may flower for more than 60 days. In addition, a single plant can live up to 5 years.

The Latin term “Bidens” translates as “two teeth”.

Water temperature: 100º

Infusion time: 5 to 7 minutes.

Recommended quantity: Approx. one teaspoon of Picão Preto per cup of tea (240ml).

Dosage: Drink 2 to 3 cups a day.

How to prepare Picão Preto Herbal Tea: Put one teaspoon of Picão Preto in 240ml of boiled water. Then, cover it and let it infuse for 5 to 7 minutes. Finally, strain and allow cooling a little before drinking. For best results, practice a healthy lifestyle.

Store in a cool, dry place away from light.

Warnings: This plant should be avoided by pregnant women or babies, even by anyone with hypersensitivity to the active ingredients of the plant.

NOTE: The image presented is only a suggestion of presentation, being that the cut typology and dimensions of the plant can vary in the supply or season of the year, maintaining all the quality, functionalities, and properties of the tea unchanged.