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Viburnum ordinary is one of the plants of the family called honeysuckle, in Latin the name of this plant will sound as follows: Viburnum opulus L. As for the name of the family viburnum itself, in Latin it will be like this: Caprifoliaceae Juss.
Description of the common viburnum
Viburnum vulgaris is a strongly branched shrub, the bark of which is painted in brown tones and endowed with cracks. Young twigs and the undersurface of the leaves of this plant are gray and hairy. The leaves of this plant are opposite, large-toothed, they can be either three- or five-lobed. It is noteworthy that at the top of the plant, the leaves will be pointed. Viburnum vulgaris inflorescences are corymbose and they are painted in white tones. The flowers of this plant can be of two types: as large marginal ones, they are five-lobed and sterile with a wheel-shaped corolla, and also as small median ones, endowed with a bell-shaped corolla. The last leaves will bear pistils and stamens, and also form oval and juicy fruits endowed with a flat bone.
The flowering of viburnum ordinary falls on the period from May to June, while the fruits will ripen around the month of August-September. For growth, this plant prefers river valleys, forest edges, places in ravines, glades, clearings, and most of the plant will choose damp places.
Description of the medicinal properties of the viburnum ordinary
In medicine, the bark of the branches and trunks of this plant, fruits and flowers are widespread. The presence of such valuable healing properties is explained by the content in the bark of this plant of resin, starch, bitter glycoside viburnin, valeric acid, tannins, flobafen, phytosterol, isovaleric acid, vitamin K, carotene, triterpene saponins, ascorbic acid, and also the following acids: formic, caprylic and palmitic.
When ingested, the bark of this plant will have an analgesic, hemostatic and sedative effect, and will also increase the tone of the muscles of the uterus. It is noteworthy that for this reason, the bark of this plant will be effective for heavy menstruation, uterine bleeding, and can also be used for neurasthenia for the reason that valeric and isovaleric acids in this plant will reduce the excitability of the central nervous system. Viburnum vulgaris can be used as an antiseptic and vasoconstrictor for periodontal disease, stomatitis and gingivitis.
It is important to remember that prolonged use of drugs based on viburnum ordinary will cause a decrease in blood cholesterol. For this reason, these drugs are recommended for high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. In combination with other medicinal plants, Viburnum vulgaris will be very effective when used for hemorrhoidal bleeding.
In addition, the plant can be used as a multivitamin and general tonic for gastritis, which is accompanied by high acidity. For the purpose of prophylaxis, such agents can be used for stomach cancer and gastric ulcer, and also as an anti-inflammatory, diuretic, laxative and sedative.
For colds, the use of viburnum berries with honey is quite effective: berries should also be taken with painful menstruation. Berries can be consumed both fresh and tea with them. For dispersion, a decoction of the seeds of this plant should be used as an astringent. For the treatment of eczema, various rashes and carbuncles, you can use an aqueous infusion of this plant.
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