As often when walking in parks and forest meadows, we pay attention to the grass on which we walk. But often this herb can become, if not a salvation, then a tangible relief and an aid in the treatment of the disease.
Sight visible: composition
Sight prominent - just a storehouse of organic acids. In its composition are present: oxalic, acetic, isolimonic, malic, glyceric, fumaric, citric and succinic acids. No less flavonoid in the grass: glycosides of quercetin, kaempferol, myritin, isoramnetin.
The stonecrop contains alkaloids, arbutin, tannins, essential oils, sedamin, sedinin, nicotine, anthraquinones, saponin and phenolic compounds, vitamin C, carotene and calcium salts. In the succulent leaves of the plant there are a large number of macro-and micronutrients:
- macronutrients: potassium, calcium, magnesium.
- trace elements: zinc, selenium, iron, chromium, manganese, copper and molybdenum.
Did you know? The founder of the Carolingian dynasty, Charles I the Great, believed that the stonecrop removes lightning from houses, so he gave orders to citizens of his country to plant stonecrop on rooftops.
What are the healing properties of the plant?
The stonecrop grass has many healing properties: analgesic and hemostatic effects, due to alkaloids, wax, and ash in its composition, which help wounds to heal and relieve inflammation.
Certain alkaloids, saponins and organic acids help to soothe the nervous system and strengthen the fibers of the nerve cells. Normalize the activity of the central nervous system helps ascorbic acid in the structure of stonecrop.
It is possible to reduce the pressure, normalize the formation of blood cells in the body, reduce the risk of blood clots and strengthen the walls of blood vessels due to the presence of components such as alkaloids, tannins, some organic acids, ash and flavonoids in the grass.
With colds and diseases of the respiratory tract, stonecrop also helps with its beneficial properties. Vitamin C strengthens the immune system; mucus in the sedum composition contribute to the binding and discharge of sputum from the bronchi, relieve inflammation of the respiratory system and nasopharynx. Tannins kill pathogens and bacteria.
With the help of stonecrop can improve the work of the gastrointestinal tract. Here, tannins, glycosides, ascorbic and organic acids are included. Flavonoids help with problems of functioning of the adrenal cortex, stimulate bile formation. As part of other components, they can normalize the heart rhythm.
Organic acids help regulate weight by destroying cholesterol plaques, dissolving fats, helping to eliminate toxins and normalizing metabolism in the body. Flower stonecrop prominent has one of the most relevant today healing properties - Coumarins in the plant are able to inhibit and suppress cancer cells, suspend the development of metastases.
Interesting! Epic hero Ilya Muromets spent thirty-three years on the stove, having sore feet and being weak. There is a legend that Ilya was helped by herbs, among which there was a stonecrop.
How used stonecrop prominent in traditional medicine
Sedum prominent in folk medicine has a wide range of applications. Outer infusions and lotions are used to treat skin diseases, wounds and inflammations. Oil remedy from sedum helps with atopic dermatitis and eczema. Crushed leaves rid of ulcers and boils. Sedum helps in the treatment of lichen. With it, relieve pain symptoms in the treatment of joints.
Rinsing with infusion or decoction treats dental problems such as periodontal disease, gum disease, stomatitis.
Water infusions are taken internally as an adjunct in the treatment of the gallbladder, liver, adrenal glands. With the help of infusions you can get rid of worms.
Broths and infusions alleviate the condition of tuberculosis, bronchitis and other respiratory diseases. Ascorbic acid enhances the tonicity and immunomoduliruyuschee effect of stonecrop. A leaf attached to an insect bite will relieve inflammation and itching on the skin, help remove the swelling from the bite.
Sedum is used as raw material and in official medicine, its properties are used for the treatment of ophthalmologic diseases: clouding of the cornea of the eye, burn of the mucous membrane of the eye. In surgical practice, it is used as an adjunct to bone fusion, with contractures in the joints and trophic ulcers of the leg.
In therapy used in the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers. In cardiology, it is used to increase the tone of the heart muscle, to stimulate the heart and regulate its contractions. The stonecrop grass is part of many biostimulants.
In cosmetology with the help of stonecrops successfully get rid of freckles, warts and papillomas. A prominent seed helps to whiten freckles. The recipe is quite simple: chop the fresh flowers of the plant in a meat grinder, squeeze the juice from the resulting mass. In the morning and evening, grease with freckle juice.
Collection and harvesting plants
The plant blooms in July, the harvest begins during full ripening in October. In folk medicine, mainly grass is used.
Important! The stonecrop grass is collected exclusively in dry weather, cutting with a knife or garden shears. With the root pull out is not recommended.
Collected leaves are cut into pieces up to seven centimeters. Need to dry in the fresh air, but in the shade. Drying lasts about five days. If dried according to the rules, the plant will continue to bloom. In this case, it is recommended to scald the leaves with boiling water and dry up in the sun.
Then continue to dry in the shade (attic, building with a shed). After drying, the raw materials should be folded in paper or linen bags, stored in a dark, dry, cool place. Shelf life is two years.
Sight visible: contraindications
In stonecrop, in addition to medicinal properties, there are contraindications and limitations. Uncontrolled intake can dramatically increase blood pressure, cause headaches, dizziness and overexcitement of the nervous system. Allergy sufferers should test the drug before use - individual intolerance of components is possible.
With very great care and after consultation with the doctor should take drugs with stonecap hypertensive.
Attention! Strict contraindication for pregnant women and small children.
When applied topically, it is recommended to close healthy skin areas - there may be irritation and inflammation, burning. Juice can be taken inside after consulting with a doctor, since a high concentration of substances can cause nausea, digestive problems, impaired cardiac activity and respiratory failure.Long since our ancestors were treated with herbs and lived in their right mind and mind to their advanced years. But any medicine must be treated with caution and not self-medicated without a medical education. Any disease should be diagnosed by a doctor, and he will also prescribe the appropriate treatment.
