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Sagittarius (lat.seseli libanotis) - a representative of the genus Zhabritsa of the Umbrella family. It belongs to the Eurasian species, in its natural environment it is distributed in almost all European countries, in the countries of Asia Minor and in the Caucasus. In Russia, it grows mainly in Siberia, in some regions of the Russian Federation it is included in the Red Book. Typical habitats are meadows, mountainous areas, forest zones.
Characteristics of the species
Raznikovaya zhabritsa is represented by perennial herbaceous plants, the roots of which extend 200 or more centimeters deep into the soil. The stem of the representative of the genus under consideration is single, straight, up to 1.7 m in height. The basal foliage is petiolate, pubescent, has feathery, gray-gray, veined plates of a triangular or oblong ovoid shape. Stem foliage is pinnate, petiolate, equipped with bare sheaths.
Flowers are collected in corymbose umbellate inflorescences, which do not exceed 10-12 cm in diameter. Umbrellas are characterized by the presence of pubescent rays in an amount of up to 70 pieces. There is no wrapper, or it is represented by 10-15 leaves of a lanceolate or awl-shaped shape. The calyx, in turn, is endowed with ovoid teeth with pubescence. Corolla is white. The fruits are double-seeded, have an elliptical shape, up to 4 mm long.
Application
Raznikovaya zhabritsa is famous for its unique rich composition, but it is not a pharmacopoeial plant. It is not used in official medicine, but it is used in traditional medicine. This species is characterized by the presence of essential oils, saponins, flavonoids, coumarins.
The plant is recommended for use in the treatment of colds, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as a means of accelerating the healing process of wounds and getting rid of many skin diseases. By the way, it is also an excellent diuretic agent. It will also help with toothache.
It is important to remember that reznikovaya gill has contraindications. Before use, it is imperative to consult a specialist. In no case should decoctions and infusions from the plant be taken by pregnant and lactating women, children and those who often face low blood pressure.
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Plants For Sagittarius
The thoughts and body of Sagittarius are distinguished by continuous movement. Representatives of this sign strive for learning and development, they are constantly in a hurry to go somewhere and love to travel very much. Bonsai are harmoniously combined with them, as well as tall plants endowed with flexible and strong stems and characterized by abundant flowering. Well, since Sagittarius are under the strict control of Jupiter, who is responsible for the sour taste, citrus fruits are also ranked among the plants of this sign