posted on 2009-11-30 by JPerez
Agave nectar (agave sysrup) is obtained from the sap of the blue agave (Agave americana), a perennial plant native to Mexico. Also used to distill tequila, it was cultivated for food, fiber and for its medicinal properties. Read on to learn how agave may be used for home remedies.

#1 Fight infection and speed healing - Agave has powerful anti-bacterial medicinal properties, making it beneficial for treating wounds. Traditionally, the Aztecs made a poultice from agave syrup and salt, using it to dress wounds.

# 2 Boost intestinal health - The herb contains a compound called inulin, which boosts the growth of healthy enteric (intestinal) bacteria found in the large intestine, while hindering the growth of disease-causing bacteria in the intestines.

# 3 Lower cholesterol levels – Inulin has also been found to moderate the levels of cholesterol in the blood, and also halps prevent artherosclerosis.

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