Graceful Umbrellas Of Astrania. Medicinal Properties

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For a long time, Astrantia large has been used by the people to treat a number of diseases. Pharmacological properties have been little studied, therefore, official medicine does not use plant raw materials of this culture. What diseases does star stars help relieve?

Compound

The bulk of nutrients are concentrated in the herbaceous part:

• many flavonoids;

• biologically active substances;

• organic and phenol carbonic acids (citric, oxalic, angelic; malonic, malic);

• vitamins;

• polyacetylene compounds;

• minerals.

Astrantia rhizome contains: triterpene saponins, a large amount of sucrose, triterpenoids.

Treatment of diseases

The chemical constituents of the plant determine the healing effect of the culture. According to the unanimous opinion of scientists, flavonoids improve blood microcirculation, have detoxifying, anti-inflammatory properties. Sucrose has a positive effect on the liver, helps with intoxication of the body. Saponins promote the secretion of juice in the stomach, improving the digestive process.

Astrantia has been used by healers for a long time:

1. To lower the temperature, block inflammatory processes in any part of the body.

2. As a laxative. It helps with intestinal disorders (flatulence, chronic constipation, colitis).

3. To remove the consequences of poisoning.

All parts of the plant are used by the people. On the basis of raw materials, water infusions and decoctions are made.

Contraindications

In practice, no negative side effects from the use of raw materials from Astrantia large have been identified with strict adherence to the dosage of raw materials. It has a mild healing effect on the body.

Experts do not recommend using a star for:

• diarrhea;

• individual intolerance;

• breastfeeding, pregnancy;

• early childhood.

In other cases, prior consultation with a doctor is required.

Procurement of raw materials

The greatest amount of nutrients in the herbaceous part accumulates at the time of flowering - July, August. In dry, sunny weather, cut off the stems with inflorescences, leaves with a sharp pruner (no more than 50% of the total), trying not to damage the growth points near the rhizome. Part of the leaf plates are left to provide the plant with nutrients during photosynthesis.

Sick, dry areas are discarded. The rest of the mass is cut into small pieces. Lay out in a thin layer on pallets under a canopy in the shade. Stir the herb daily until cooked.

Rhizomes are dug up in late autumn at the end of the growing season or in early spring before bud break. The roots are cut into small pieces, washed thoroughly with running water. Thick - split into halves. They are dried in an oven with a slightly open door at a temperature not exceeding 50 degrees, or use electric dryers.

Store no more than a year in linen bags at room temperature.

Preparation of the broth

Large particles of grass are ground in a mortar to a powdery state. Two teaspoons without a slide of medicinal raw materials are poured with a glass of cold water. Boil for 5-10 minutes over low heat in a water bath, stirring occasionally, avoiding strong boiling of the liquid.

The pot is removed from the stove. Wrap up with a thick towel. Insist under the lid for half an hour. Filter through a sieve. Drink 3 times a day for 0.5-1 glass of broth after meals.

The finished solution is stored for no more than 3 days in the refrigerator. Warm up to a warm state before use.

Infusion from the roots

20 g of crushed rhizomes are poured into a thermos, poured with a glass of boiling water, closed tightly with a lid. Insist 2-3 hours. Strain through several layers of gauze before use. Take 15-20 ml of infusion several times a day until complete recovery.

By planting astrantia on your site, you get not only a beautiful ornamental plant, but also a medicinal culture that can come to the rescue at any time of the day.