Beneficial animals for the garden, Copaiba

I have talked and will continue to do so in a section of the blog about animals that are harmful to the garden, but there are also many animals that are beneficial to the garden. These are the predators that help us control pests in the most efficient and clean way possible. Our job will be to attract them and respect them so that they can help us get the best harvests.

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Copaiba is a medicinal plant from tropical climates that is widely used for its many virtues. In its natural area it is quite easy to find but here in Europe you have to go to a herbalist to get it. Although there are alternative plants that can be collected for the same conditions.

It has a couple of common uses, the first of which is as a laxative or diuretic, which is quite effective. This may be its best virtue but it has many others.
The second most common use is to boil the plant and use the vapours for regular breathing, which relieves congestion. It also reduces mucus and is soothing. It is something similar to what is done with Eucalyptus leaves.

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