Mysterious Murraya. Medicinal Properties

2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38

The ancient Egyptian priests knew the healing power of the marrai. From all parts of the plant, they brewed a drink called the "elixir of life." The recipe was passed down from generation to generation and was strictly protected from disclosure. What are the beneficial properties of "orange jasmine"?

Application

All parts of the plant are valuable to humans.

Fruits, flowers, leaves are used in several industries:

• greening of streets (countries with warm subtropical, tropical climate);

• bonsai in indoor culture;

• cosmetology (essential oils of flowers, leaves, bark in powder form);

• confectionery industry (marmalade, jelly from juicy fruits);

• cooking (fresh leaves are added to meat and vegetable dishes, dried leaves are added to curry).

In southern countries, fresh leaves are fried in ghee. It absorbs the unique aroma of the original component. Then it is used to prepare dishes according to special recipes.

Chemical composition

The composition of the plant contents of murray includes the following substances:

1. Macronutrients: iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus.

2. The flavonoid hesperidin.

3. Essential oils.

4. Phytoncides.

5. Biologically active substances.

The presence of the above components determines the medicinal properties of the bushes.

Medicinal properties

The murray plant is not officially recognized by pharmacists as a medicine, but is actively used in traditional medicine in many countries of the world.

The active biological substances of the fruits improve the tone of the body, slowing down premature aging. To do this, it is enough to eat 4 berries daily. Indispensable for cardiovascular diseases (ischemia, hypertension), diabetes (reduce sugar without additional medications). Reduces blood pressure.

Leaves, due to the presence of flavonoids, have a positive effect on the condition of the capillaries, strengthen the walls of blood vessels. They have analgesic properties for gastritis, sore throat, cholecystitis, toothache, headaches. The infusion kills viral infections. It is enough to chew a leaf of "orange jasmine" to cure a cold sore throat.

The brewed herb (0.5 tablespoon per glass of boiling water) relieves stomatitis when rinsing the mouth. Fresh plastics pounded into gruel are applied to ulcers, abscesses, wounds. Berry-leaf tincture is the prevention of heart attack, helps with migraines.

The scent of flowers is useful for people suffering from angina pectoris (attacks are reduced by 60%). Phytoncides and essential oils released into the air improve sleep, calm the nervous system, and kill pathogenic microbes.

Doctors advise to install pots with plants on the desk in the office, children's room, so that volatile substances increase mental activity, have a positive effect on the general mood.

Complex brewing of leaves of murray, plantain, rosemary (3 tablespoons of the mixture per liter of liquid) as a compress every 2 hours copes with skin dermatitis.

Contraindications

With moderate use, the plant has practically no side effects.

It is not recommended to use it:

• pregnant, lactating women;

• allergy sufferers;

With caution, after consulting a doctor, people suffering from low blood pressure, young children use raw materials.

Procurement of raw materials

For medicinal purposes, freshly picked leaves, flowers, fruits are used. With the constant presence of plants in the room, it makes no sense to harvest raw materials for future use. During drying, some essential oils and other substances are lost, and the quality of the starting material deteriorates.

Beautiful murray bushes on the windowsill will be a wonderful decoration for the house, will help to heal from many diseases, will cheer you up on cloudy days, and will delight you with delicious fresh berries. These plants will become indispensable helpers in any apartment!