poplar

The poplar it's a tree that is part of the family group of the salicaceae. With this denomination, it is known about forty different species that belong to the gender Populus.

Originating from North Hemisphere, the poplars were brought to the Southern hemisphere where they also settled successfully. They can reach a significant height in a short period of time and stand out for their ability to resist Water.

The poplar has simple leaves with scales on their buds. Its capsule-like fruits turn from green to brown as they ripen. Due to their characteristics, poplars are often used to ornament and provide shade on walks known as avenues. In the Spanish city of Malaga, for example, one of its most important avenues is called Alameda Principal.

The poplar wood, on the other hand, it is widely used for its quality and by the rapidity of growth of the tree. Pieces of furniture, boards and props are often built with this wood.

The Populus nigra (black poplar), the Populus x canadensis (canadian poplar), the Populus alba (white poplar), the Populus tremula (aspen) and the Populus euphratica (Euphrates poplar) are some of the poplar species that can be found in different countries.

Poplar It is also the name of localities of New Lion Y Veracruz on Mexico and of cities from Texas, California, New Mexico, Tennessee, Nevada, Georgia Y California in the USA.

On Texas, there is also a religious fortification known as The Alamo, who founded the Fray Antonio de Olivares. from this one on building began to develop the town of San antonio.

The AlamodomeFinally, it is a stadium that, between 1993 Y 2002, used the set of San antonio spurs on the NBA.

Medicinal properties of poplar

Human beings have been taking advantage of the medicinal properties of poplar for several centuries, and for this they use its leaves, buds and bark in various preparations that can help us treat a large number of disorders, without the interference of chemicals of industrial origin.

Let's see below some of the problems of Health for which the poplar is very beneficial, together with certain indications about the most recommended mode of application:

* sore throat: thanks to the properties anti-inflammatory and expectorant of poplar, we can use its shoots or buds to treat a sore throat, dry cough or bronchitis. It is also used to improve the symptoms of asthmatic people;

* headache: in the buds of this tree is a substance known as salicillin, which becomes salicylic acid once it reaches our liver and acts as a natural aspirin, ideal for treating headaches without any contraindication;

* superficial wounds on the skin: before a small cut, a infusion Poplar can be ideal for speeding up the healing process. It is prepared using about 40 grams of yolk for each liter of water, and it also serves to disinfect the wound and reduce itching;

* kidney stones: one of the most obvious signs of this problem is pain, which is why the action of the poplar is very suitable, both for dissolving stones and to relieve discomfort. The key to this disorder is an excessive amount of uric acid in the body, something that it shares with gout and arthritis;

* cystitis: among the properties of poplar is its powerful diuretic action, which becomes more than adequate to combat this annoying disease. Cystitis can become chronic, and that is why it is necessary to act as soon as it occurs. The part of the tree that interests us in this case is the bud.