Dymyanka

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Dymyanka (lat. Fumaria) - a small genus of plants in the Poppy family. The genus got its name due to its peculiarity, namely, the unusual smoky smell of the roots. Representatives of the genus belong to medicinal plants, they are used in alternative medicine, especially often in the fight against skin diseases and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. In nature, they are found in European countries, North America, North Africa. Several species grow wild in the Russian Federation.

Characteristics of culture

Dymyanka is represented by annual herbaceous plants endowed with erect or creeping stems, covered with double or triple pinnately dissected foliage that does not have petioles. The flowers are crowned with scarious narrow bracts, ovoid sepals, which fall off very quickly. Corollas are white, lilac or pink, bearing only two petals, one of which has a spur. Flowers are collected in simple racemose inflorescences. Pods are represented by spherical nuts.

The most common species that grows in Russia is medicinal smoke. The second name is pharmacy smoke. Most often it is found in wastelands. This alone does not negate the decorative properties of the plant. It is suitable for decorating personal, rustic-style homesteads. The plants do not exceed 50 cm in height. Flowering occurs in early - mid-June and continues until the onset of frost.

How to procure raw materials

For medicinal purposes, only the aerial part of the smokehouse is used - flowers, stems, foliage. Collection and procurement is carried out in June and July. Drying is carried out in a dry and well-ventilated room, spreading out evenly on a flat surface or hanging it down with inflorescences. It is very important to periodically turn the raw material, otherwise it will become moldy. Drying in professional dryers at a temperature of 45-50C is not prohibited. Raw materials can be stored in cardboard boxes and paper bags closed, but no more than 12 months.

Alternative medicine applications

The healing properties of the smoke are due to the high content of useful components. Among them should be noted alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, organic acids, vitamins C (ascorbic acid) and K1 (phylloquinone). The listed substances have a good effect on the digestive system. In addition, they effectively fight against pathogenic bacteria and pathogenic flora, accelerate the recovery processes of the human body and normalize the liver.

As many years ago, and now, smoke is used for disorders in the gastrointestinal tract, diseases of the liver and gallbladder, frequent constipation, reduced immunity. Alcohol tinctures are most often used. They are also advised for poor appetite, colds, vomiting due to food poisoning, gynecological diseases and swelling of the extremities.

Ointments with the inclusion of smoke are used for skin diseases, for example, lichen, eczema, acne and furunculosis. It is important to consider that the smoke is poisonous. It is necessary to prepare infusions and ointments based on it with extreme caution. Take only after consulting a doctor. Smoke has contraindications. It cannot be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding. It is not recommended to give plant-based products to children.