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Maple-leaved Mary (lat. Chenopodium acerifolium) - a plant belonging to the dicotyledonous category; a representative of the genus Mary of the Amaranth family (Latin Amaranthaceae). The species was described back in 1862 by a Polish scientist named Anton Andrzhejovsky. In nature, the species is common on the territory of Russia, it is also found in European countries (mainly in the east).
Typical habitats are weedy areas (including roadsides), pebbles and sandy river banks. It is rarely cultivated on personal household plots, since it is considered a weed, although it is famous for its rich composition and medicinal properties. In Latvia, the culture was recognized as an endangered species, therefore, it was listed in the Red Book.
Characteristics of culture
Maple-leaved Mary is represented by herbaceous annuals, not exceeding 50-60 cm in height. Often in nature, and in culture, you can find taller specimens that reach a height of 80-85 cm. The stem of the species under consideration is straight, branched at the base, green or reddish green with longitudinal stripes. In the lower part, the stem is absolutely naked, in the upper part it has a faint powdery bloom of white color.
Shoots, in turn, are arcuate, can be oblique and directed upwards. The foliage is numerous, petiolate, three-lobed, endowed with a wedge-shaped lobe in the middle, up to 8 cm long. The foliage is bare on the lower side, and mealy on the upper side. Inflorescences are represented by green glomeruli, collected in relatively large panicles. Flowering is observed in late July - early August and lasts almost until the deepest autumn. The fruit is in the form of nuts, equipped with a filmy pericarp. The seeds are small, numerous, with a distinct pitted pattern on the seed coat.
Usage
It is believed that tea made from fresh leaves of maple-leaved mari has general tonic properties. It is recommended to use it in moderate doses for respiratory diseases, bronchitis and tonsillitis are no exception. Also, tea from mari maple leaf is advised to drink with a weakened immune system, but with prior consultation with a doctor. The foliage of the plant is also used for the rapid healing of open and bleeding wounds and cuts, as well as for the elimination of corns and cracks formed on the heels.
With itchy skin, maple leaf gauze will also be a real salvation. It is enough to cook a gruel or infusion and rub the skin with it. For diarrhea, stressful situations and headaches, you can take an infusion of the plant. If you have a severe cough, you can try drinking an infusion of foliage and stems with the addition of two teaspoons of honey. And in order to cleanse the intestines and get rid of the accumulation of feces, it is best to drink the freshly squeezed juice of the plant.
Due to the fact that maple leaf is rich in vitamin C (otherwise ascorbic acid), it can be used as an antiscorbutic agent. It strengthens the body, gives vigor and raises strength. Also, the culture can be used as an adjunct to the main treatment of intestinal atony, rheumatism, arthritis, gout and even obesity, which is now ubiquitous.
It is important to remember that maple-leaved mari has a number of contraindications. You should not eat plant seeds and flour from them, as they can provoke malfunctions in the digestive and nervous systems. Moreover, they can exacerbate chronic diseases, as well as negatively affect the functioning of the urinary system and gallbladder.
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