A tall herbaceous plant Nine is a popular folk remedy against many diseases - a description of its beneficial properties and contraindications, as well as a photo later in the article.
- Description
- Perennial composition
- The useful root devyasila
- The use of plants in traditional medicine
- Decoction
- Infusion
- Ointment
- How to prepare roots devyasila
- Harm and contraindications
Description
Perennial plant grows to 1.5-2 meters. Rhizome short, fleshy, with small roots. The leaves are elongated, pointed. Stem dense and straight, ends with large yellow or orange flowers.
Flowering occurs from July to September, the fruits appear in August and September.
When we speak of devyasil, we speak of the root, but its herb also has its own healing properties. This is due to the unique composition of the plant.
Perennial composition
The composition of rhizomes include:
- Inulin and inulenin - polysaccharides, natural sources of energy. They strengthen the bonds of cells in the tissues of the body.
- Resins (gum) - has bactericidal and laxative properties.
- Slime - thanks to her, the plant has anti-antiphasic properties
- Alkaloids - natural painkiller, antispasmodic. Also has sedative properties.
- Vitamin E (tocopherol) - useful for skin and blood formation.
- Essential oil - provides analgesic, sedative, antiseptic properties of elecampane.
The useful root devyasila
Such a rich composition explains the anti-inflammatory, expectorant, choleretic properties of the plant. Elecampel is a good sedative, diuretic and diaphoretic qualities. It is used to remove worms. In addition, it is good to use Oman in indigestion, to improve digestion.
The use of plants in traditional medicine
Such a diverse set of useful qualities could not get around folk herbalists. There is an impressive list of problems for which root devyasila is used: what does it help with? The main potions of traditional medicine will be discussed below.
Decoction
The recipe for decoction is simple: 1 scoop of crushed rhizomes and roots is filled with 1 cup of water, then the mixture is boiled for 10-15 minutes. After that, all leave to infuse for 3-4 hours. It is necessary to filter. Take a decoction of 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.
It is used as an expectorant and gastric agent. Helps broth and intestinal diseases. Rinsing decoction helps with inflammation of the throat and mouth. It is also a good antiseptic for washing wounds.
Infusion
For the preparation of infusion you need to take 120 g of rhizomes with roots, which pour 0.5 red fortified wine, brew about 10 minutes, then filter. Take the infusion should be 50 g before meals 2-3 times a day.
This infusion tones, has a tonic effect, helps with gastric diseases (gastritis and ulcers). Traditional tincture of vodka: 30-40 grams of the roots and rhizomes of Oman thoroughly chop, then add half a liter of vodka. Insist it all for two days in a dark place, stirring the mixture periodically. After the agent is filtered, it can be consumed in 25 drops before a meal. This tincture is useful in diabetes, dropsy, hepatitis.
Ointment
For the treatment of various skin diseases - dermatosis, eczema, rashes of various nature - apply ointment on the basis of elecampane.
One way to prepare such an ointment:
- mix the powder of the roots of Oman and lard in a ratio of 1: 2;
- mix well and grind;
- The ointment is ready for use, and it can be applied to a sore spot.
How to prepare roots devyasila
Harvesting parts of the plant produced in the fall.
Harvesting can also be carried out in the spring, the procedure does not change.
Harm and contraindications
Root elecampane, in addition to medicinal properties, has its own side effects and contraindications.
Colds, pains, stomach upsets are all frequent troubles for any person. It is for such cases that you keep at home a drug with a bastard and be healthy.