Lyonianka is a wild-growing perennial that not only has a spectacular appearance thanks to beautiful yellow flowers gathered in lush inflorescences, but also benefits the person. Therefore, today we will consider a detailed description of flaxfish, how it is useful, and also features of grass harvesting for the winter.
Description
Lnjanka is also called gill, wild flax, zornitsa, vidalnik, rosemary, doggie, stoolgolovnik, drunken grass. 
The plant belongs to the family plantain, can reach a height of more than 40 cm and is characterized by the presence of a thin creeping rhizome. The stem of the plant is low-branched, but leafy, with linear, narrow, alternate and sessile leaves. The flaxen flowers are double-lipped, colored yellow, which is more vivid in the center of the flower. After flowering in place of the buds appear elongated in length, small black boxes of seeds. Plant blooms all summer, from June to August.
Veronica plant from the family Podorozhnikovye - this is a decoration of the garden, and valuable medicinal raw materials.
You can meet this plant in nature in a wide variety of places - in an open meadow, forest edge, along a road, in a field, in a steppe and forest-steppe zone, it prefers loose soil. 
In the genus of this plant exists more than 100 speciesthat is why flax is literally scattered throughout the world. Most of the species are concentrated in the Mediterranean and in the extratropical zones of the northern hemisphere. About 70 species of this plant can be found in Central Asia, in the Caucasus.
Did you know? In ancient Egypt, images of some healing herbs were carved in the pyramids, and among them were those that are not found on Egyptian soil, but grow from it at significant distances.
Kinds
As mentioned above, flax has more than 100 species, but consider 3 most popular.
- Ordinary - wild-growing flower, reaching a height of 40 cm, with a thin branching rhizome and a lot of thin small leaves on the stem, blooms with yellow-orange small flowers that are collected in inflorescences, prefers light and loose soils, unpretentious to the environmental conditions, therefore many refer this plant to weeds;
- Moroccan - plant one-year-old, which reaches a height of not more than 35 cm, refers to ornamental plants and planted in flowerbeds, balconies. Decorative flower is due to a variety of shades of buds, which can be yellow, white, pink, purple, lilac, red. Flowering occurs at the beginning of summer and lasts until the end of September, the plant is unpretentious and does not require special care, so it is popular for growing at home;
- cymbaloid - perennial, related to ground cover species, reaches a height of not more than 10 cm, has rounded leaves of dark green above and purple hue on the reverse side, small pale lilac or white flowers. The flowering of cymbal flaxen begins in the first month of summer and lasts until the first frost, so the plant is popular for growing in flower beds, in the garden, and even as an indoor flower. This species grows in the wild on the mountain slopes in the Mediterranean and South America.
Did you know? In Russia, the best places to gather healing herbs were remote places. "where not to hear the voice of the rooster."
Composition
The plant has a rich composition, in which are concentrated:
- tannins;
- alkaloids;
- vitamin C;
- organic acids;
- pectins;
- paraffin;
- flavonoid glycosides.
The seeds of the plant are also useful because they are famous for their high content of fatty oil.
Stocking
Lnjanka is a poisonous plant, therefore, the raw material must be harvested with gloves, and the hands after the process should be thoroughly washed with warm water and soap.
Not only medicinal, but also dangerous properties are such plants as hemlock, belladonna, Cocktail, hogweed, Crested hen, wolfberry, comfrey, dodder, autumn crocus, yew berry, root, bathing suit.
For the treatment of various health problems use only grass, the rhizome is considered dangerous because it concentrates the maximum amount of toxic substances. Harvesting of grass occurs during the flowering period of the plant. It is necessary to collect raw materials in dry sunny weather, so that it is better dried and kept longer after drying. 
It is necessary to cut off the plant not under the root, but about 10 cm from the ground. Freshly cut raw materials smell sharply and unpleasantly, and in the process of drying the smell increases. Grass before drying is not necessary to grind. In order for the raw material to dry quickly and well, lay it on the newspaper as thin as possible in a well-ventilated room or on the street under shelter or in the shade. The drying process usually takes 2-3 weeks depending on the temperature and humidity of the air.
It is better to store the finished raw materials in a canvas or paper bag, in a dark and dry room. If all processes were performed correctly, then the grass will retain its beneficial properties for 1 year.
Important! Do not place other bags of medicinal raw materials next to the flaxseed - it may deteriorate or absorb unpleasant odors.
The use of therapeutic properties
Due to the rich chemical composition of the plant has useful properties that can cure various ailments. 
Herbal medicines can:
- to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, among which can be distinguished gastritis, gastric ulcer;
- strengthen the immune system;
- have a diuretic and choleretic effects on the body, which allows you to cope with various problems of the liver and kidneys;
- reduce inflammation of the skin;
- influence inflammatory processes in organs;
- soften swelling;
- have a laxative effect;
- increase the expectorant effect when coughing;
- to numb
- cope with increased flatulence and flatulence;
- cleanse the body with worm infestation;
- have a positive effect in the treatment of jaundice;
- help in the treatment of hemorrhoids;
- normalize the menstrual cycle;
- prevent hair loss.
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Linseed medicine is used in the form:
- decoctions, infusions and tinctures for oral administration;
- lotions;
- baths;
- compresses;
- gargles for gargling;
- ointments.
Consider some recipes for folk remedies on the basis of flax.
- Infusion for eye diseases. For the preparation of a mixture of flaxseed, elderberry and blue cornflower, 20 g of each herb, brewed in a thermos with 500 ml of boiling water. Leave in this state for 10 hours, then filtered and used for washing the eyes or as lotions. The number of approaches to use funds per day - no more than 5. Apply until improvement.
- Infusion with purulent wounds and ulcers. For the preparation of medicines, you must use 6 tbsp. l dried ground flax grass, which pour 300 ml of boiling water. Leave for 2 hours for brewing, then strain and use for washing the affected skin twice a day until the wounds heal.
- Infusion for diuretic and diaphoretic effect. For cooking means you need 1 tsp. dry grass flax brew in a thermos 200 ml of boiling water. Insist 1 hour and use in filtered form 4 times a day, 50 ml for 20 minutes. before meals. Do not use the drug for more than 2 weeks.
- Infusion in diseases of the liver and urinary system. For cooking means you need to use 1 tbsp. l dry herbs of flaxseed, corn stigmas and immortelle flowers. The components of the future medicine are thoroughly mixed and pour 300 ml of boiling water. Means insist 1 hour, strain and use for oral administration of 1 tbsp. l three times a day for 20 minutes before meals for 2 weeks.
- Ointment for the treatment of hemorrhoids, eczema, depriving. For cooking means you must use 2 tbsp. l dry grass flax, which is pre-crushed into powder, and 5 tbsp. l pork fat. Pour the ingredients into a bowl, mix and place in a water bath. It is necessary to weigh the medicine until the fat is completely melted. Then strain the mixture, cool and use as an ointment. Means grease affected areas three times a day.
- Tincture on vodka with flatulence and constipation. For the preparation of a medicine, it is necessary to use 20 g of chopped dry grass of flaxfish and 200 ml of vodka. Mix components and insist at room temperature for 1 week, then strain and use 30 drops (mix with a tablespoon of water) three times a day, after meals. Use no more than 1 month, then take a break for 2 weeks, reapply if there is evidence.
- Decoction for sore throat and sore throat. For cooking means you must use 2 tbsp. l dried chopped herbs of Lnjanki and 250 ml of water. Simmer for 2 minutes, insist for 1 hour, strain and use for gargling 3 times a day after meals until the condition improves.
Important! Keep in mind that such a natural ointment can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 1 week. Therefore, calculate the required number of components for the preparation of medicines, depending on the volume of use.
Fortifying action possess stevia, verbena officinalis, motherwort, nasturtium, maral root, cumin, mordovnik, bergamot, May lily of the valley, wild garlic, double-leaved.
Contraindications and harm
Given that flaxseed is a poisonous plant, it is necessary to carefully use drugs based on it, especially when taken orally. Drugs from flaxen should take in strictly prescribed dosagesto avoid the occurrence of adverse reactions on the part of the body, which are accompanied by:
- increased salivation;
- nausea;
- dizziness;
- headache;
- sharp abdominal pains;
- stomach upset;
- heart failure;
- fainting.
It is forbidden to take medicine with flax children, pregnant and lactating mothers, people with renal or hepatic dysfunction, liver cirrhosis, paroxysmal tachycardia and extrasystole.
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Thus, flaxseed is not only a beautiful flowering plant, but also an effective medicinal raw material. In order to get the maximum effect from use and avoid overdose, it is necessary to follow the instructions clearly, and in case of symptoms of intoxication, consult a doctor in order not to aggravate the state of health.
