Zubrovka (in the folklore) is a perennial plant, belonging to the family of cereals. The grass is known for its beautiful fragrant aroma, for good reason the British call it "sweet grass". In our area, the plant has acquired its name from bison, who prefer to treat it. She is also known as a turovu for similar reasons regarding tours.
- Plant description
- Composition
- Beneficial features
- Contraindications
- Application
- In cooking
- Bison Tincture
- In medicine
- When losing weight
Plant description
You can see bison in the photo below. 
The root system grows very wide and deep into the ground. The upper part has a smooth trunk with nodular bulges. It grows to 60-70 centimeters. The foliage is flat, with elongated points on the ends. The lower leaves are much larger than the upper ones. On the front side of the sheet has a green color, with the reverse slightly greyish. The flowers are brown-gold, collected in many long spikes, forming a spreading panicles.
Mostly Zubrovka found in forests. Also, this grass can be found where a pine or spruce grows, in the wilds, not far from roads, on the banks of rivers and in mountainous areas no more than three kilometers. Most popular in Europe and Asia in latitudes with a temperate climate, near the mountains in the tropics and the North American continent.Zubrovka is cold-resistant plant because of what is common in the European part of Russia, the Western Siberian territories, the Far East and the Caucasus. Sometimes comes across as a weed. It is capable of growing in any soil, but sand is more suitable for it.
Composition
The composition of the upper parts of Zubrovka includes hydrochloric acid anhydride, alkaloids and coumarin, which explains its tart, bitter taste and viscous odor. 
Beneficial features
Zubrovka has a large number of useful properties:
- has a restorative effect on hair and skin color;
- Excellent effect on blood clotting;
- effective in the prevention of cancer;
- strengthens muscle tissue and vessel lining;
- has a positive effect on digestion;
- has an antibacterial effect;
- useful for anorexia;
- normalizes the nervous system;
- positive effect on the heart;
- acts as an antiseptic;
- increases milk excretion in lactating women.
Contraindications
Zubrovka does not have much harm to the body, but has several side effects:
- may have a headache;
- with an increase in milk excretion in women, the content of teeth in the cattle also increases;
- livestock may feel unwell.
- pregnant women;
- neurotic and people with mental disorders;
- suffering from insomnia;
- in personal allergic reactions;
- with ulcers and other serious problems with the intestines.
Application
Zubrovka has a very extensive range of applications: in cooking, for the preparation of drugs and as a dietary agent.
In cooking
In cooking, the plant found quite extensive use:
- in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages;
- in the confectionery industry;
- in marinating;
- in the manufacture of seasonings.
On their own, spice as a spice is practically not used because of the very peculiar taste. Everyone decides whether to add it to the dish or not. The history is known, as one culinary specialist from France using seasoning from this herb, which he added to sauces to stewed pork, took second place in a very prestigious competition.
Bison Tincture
The recipe for homemade bison tincture is very popular. This drink smells of fresh hay with aromas of various herbs. It is very simple to prepare, as well as to use, because any autumn preservation is perfect for it. Also, this infusion is preferred to take with you to various picnics and trips to nature. 
To prepare you need to take half a liter of vodka or moonshine, two or three grass stalks, a teaspoon of sugar, a tablespoon of water and two tablespoons of lemon juice.
Herb can be bought on the market from herbalists. It should have a light green color and the smell of fresh meadows. It is recommended for the first time to use only one or two blades of grass. The plant is finely chopped and poured with alcohol in a can. Sugar and lemon juice should soften vodka or moonshine a little. The drink is drawn for ten to fifteen days with occasional shaking. If in the end the taste still turned out to be harsh, then add more honey or sugar. Tincture is obtained in light yellow color.
In medicine
Traditional medicine has bison in good standing. It is used to treat:
- problems with the stomach, intestines;
- infectious diseases;
- fever;
- tuberculosis;
- colds;
- neurosis
Disease is used in the treatment of bleeding due to the effect on blood clotting. Also, the herb is effective against fungal diseases. 
When losing weight
The use of such a herb as bison, for dietary purposes. Drinking it in the form of tea enhances the secretion of sweat, respectively, and weight loss. But at the same time, the metabolism is not accelerated, and fat accumulations are not spent, so officially the doctors oppose this method and advise not to take it seriously.
Zubrovka, with all its simplicity, - very useful plant highly popular and widely used to improve the lives of many people.
