{"id":25367,"date":"2025-02-15T10:04:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T09:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/?p=25367"},"modified":"2025-02-15T10:04:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T09:04:43","slug":"baccharis-bienfaits-origine-utilisation-en-complement-alimentaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/baccharis-bienfaits-origine-utilisation-en-complement-alimentaire\/","title":{"rendered":"Baccharis: Benefits, Origin, Use as a Food Supplement"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Introducing Baccharis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Baccharis (<em>Baccharis trimera<\/em>), also known as 'Carqueja' or 'Baccharis articulata', is a plant native to South America, particularly prized in phytotherapy for its beneficial effects on the liver, digestion and metabolism. It is traditionally used in Brazil and Argentina for its purifying and antioxidant properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Origin and habitat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Baccharis is a perennial plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It grows mainly in meadows and wetlands in Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Very hardy, it adapts well to poor soil and tropical climates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Composition and active ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Baccharis is rich in flavonoids, saponins, diterpenes, phenolic acids and tannins. Its main active ingredients are :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Flavonoids<\/strong> powerful antioxidants that protect cells from oxidative stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Saponins<\/strong> known for their depurative and diuretic properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diterpenes<\/strong> which help the liver to function properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phenolic acids<\/strong> with antimicrobial and digestive properties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Benefits and properties<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Detoxifying and protecting the liver<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stimulates liver function and helps eliminate toxins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protects the liver from external aggressors (alcohol, medication, pollution).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential hepatoprotector against liver diseases such as hepatic steatosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Improved digestion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Promotes the production of bile, essential for fat digestion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps relieve digestive problems (bloating, spasms, indigestion).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has anti-inflammatory properties for the stomach and intestines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory action<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combats oxidative stress and slows down cell ageing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has a protective effect on cells against free radicals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Draining and diuretic effect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stimulates the elimination of toxins by the kidneys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be useful in slimming cures by helping to reduce water retention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Metabolic support and potential anti-diabetic effect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some studies suggest that Baccharis may help to better regulate blood sugar levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps curb cravings and improves carbohydrate digestion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Use as a food supplement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Baccharis is available in several forms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Infusion<\/strong> Brew 1 to 2 g of dried leaves in 250 ml of hot water for 10 minutes, 2 to 3 times a day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liquid extract<\/strong> A few drops diluted in a glass of water before meals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capsules or tablets<\/strong> Generally dosed at between 300 and 600 mg a day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is advisable to take courses of treatment lasting 2 to 4 weeks to optimise the benefits, particularly during periods of detoxification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Precautions for use and contraindications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid if you have low blood pressure or are taking diuretic medication (risk of dehydration).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May interact with certain drug treatments, particularly those related to the liver and blood sugar levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prolonged use should be supervised by a healthcare professional.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Suggested associations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For liver detox<\/strong> Desmodium, Milk thistle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For the draining effect<\/strong> Dandelion, Birch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For digestive comfort<\/strong> Fennel, ginger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Sources and scientific references<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anses.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ANSES - Medicinal plants and health<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inserm.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">INSERM - Studies on hepatoprotective plants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revmed.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herbal medicine review - Properties of Baccharis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Pr\u00e9sentation du Baccharis Le Baccharis (Baccharis trimera), aussi appel\u00e9 \u00ab\u00a0Carqueja\u00a0\u00bb ou \u00ab\u00a0Baccharis articulata\u00a0\u00bb, est une plante originaire d\u2019Am\u00e9rique du Sud, particuli\u00e8rement pris\u00e9e en phytoth\u00e9rapie pour ses effets b\u00e9n\u00e9fiques sur le foie, la digestion et le m\u00e9tabolisme. Il est traditionnellement utilis\u00e9 au Br\u00e9sil et en Argentine pour ses vertus d\u00e9puratives et antioxydantes. 2. Origine et [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":25368,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"iawp_total_views":208,"footnotes":""},"categories":[178],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25367","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guide-plantes-et-actifs"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Baccharis.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25367","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25367"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25367\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25368"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25367"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25367"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25367"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}