Physalisoid Bladder

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Physalisoid bladder is one of the plants of the family called Solanaceae, in Latin the name of this plant will sound as follows: Physochlaina physaloides (L.) G. Donfil (Scopopia phisaloides (L.) Dum.). As for the name of the family of the physalisoid vesicle itself, in Latin it will be like this: Solanaceae Juss.

Description of the physalisoid vesicle

Physalis bubble or physalis ball is a perennial herb, endowed with straight stems that will branch upwards. The leaves of this plant are oval, they can be either obtuse gloomy or whole-edged. The corolla of the flower is colored purple and will be funnel-shaped. The fruit of the physalisoid vesicle is a spherical capsule that reaches a diameter of about one centimeter.

Under natural conditions, this plant is found on the territory of Central Asia, the Daursky and Angara-Sayan regions of Eastern Siberia, the Irtysh and Altai regions of Western Siberia, as well as in the west of the Amur region in the Far East. For growth, the physalisoid bubble worm prefers rocks, steppe, open and stony slopes of hills and hills. It should be noted that the physalisoid bladderworm is a poisonous plant, for this reason it is recommended to observe strict caution when handling this plant.

Description of the medicinal properties of the physalisoid vesicle

Physalisoid bladder is endowed with very valuable healing properties, while for medicinal purposes it is recommended to use the roots and grass of this plant. Grass includes flowers, stems and leaves. The presence of such valuable medicinal properties is recommended to be explained by the content of flavonoids and alkaloids in this plant.

As for Tibetan and Mongolian medicine, here this plant is quite widespread. The powder of the aerial part of this plant is indicated for use in dyspepsia, measles, diphtheria, smallpox, anthrax, colic, jaundice, erysipelas, chronic and acute diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, headache, various diseases of the gallbladder, malignant neoplasms, neuroses and dyspepsia … In addition, the physalisoid vesicle is also used as an anthelmintic, antipyretic and wound healing agent.

Tibetan medicine uses the herb of this plant as part of complex collections for peptic ulcer of the duodenum and stomach. As for traditional medicine, here these plants are shown for use in various venereal diseases, typhoid and dyspepsia, and is also used as an analgesic agent.

Mongolian medicine uses a decoction prepared from the roots of this plant, used for psoriasis, dermatitis and various other skin diseases. Powder based on the physalisoid vesicle is used for hemorrhoids, cystitis and neuralgia. It is noteworthy that in the experiment, the extract of the roots of this plant is endowed with a very effective wound-healing effect.

As for growing this plant, it will need a well-lit place throughout the growing season. The reaction of the soil should be either slightly alkaline or neutral. Propagation of the phylum phisalisoid occurs vegetatively, while parts of the rhizome of this plant should be separated along with the buds of renewal. Nevertheless, due to the fact that the physalisoid bladderworm is a poisonous plant, treatment is recommended to be carried out exclusively under the vigilant supervision of specialists.