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Garmala
Useful properties and application of harmala
Botanical characteristics of common harmala
Harmala is a perennial plant with many stems, its height is 40-50 cm, the grass has a characteristic odor. Branched, twisting stems with a bare surface have dense foliage. Sessile, alternate leaves are fleshy, palm-shaped dissected into three re-dissected segments with linear lobules.
The plant blooms with numerous yellow flowers, located on the tops of the stem and branches. The fruit is a capsule, has three nests, in which up to 100 seeds of a triangular-wedge shape of a dark brown color ripen. Powerful multi-headed root, expanding, penetrates deeply into the soil.
Useful properties of harmala
All parts of the medicinal herb harmala contain useful substances that have an excellent effect on the human body for various diseases. More than half of all alkaloids are harmaline, harmalol, harmine, d, l-peganin, 2,3-trimethylenequine zolone are also present. The seeds contain 14.2% fatty oil. Leaves, flowers and stems are rich in macronutrients - potassium, magnesium, iron. There are also trace elements - manganese, copper, chorus, aluminum, nickel, lead. The plant has a high concentration of zinc, strontium, molybdenum and barium.
Application of harmala
Harmala contains harmine, in medicine this alkaloid is used in the treatment of diseases of the extrapyramidal system, such as diseases of the brain - encephalitis, vascular diseases - atherosclerosis, hypertension. The action of the alkaloid effectively affects the healing process in case of craniocerebral and birth trauma, with tumors or hematomas of the brain. This substance quickly removes toxins from the body, removes the effects of intoxication with manganese, carbon monoxide, helps to recover from complicated allergies, asphyxia and polyglobulia (an increase in the number of erythrocytes). Garmin has sedative and hypnotic properties.
The herb has an effect on the motor centers of the cerebral cortex, therefore it is used to increase blood pressure, relax the muscles of the intestines, uterus, and to expand peripheral vessels. Harmala helps to relieve tension, fast and free movement, it is applicable for Parkinson's disease and tremors.
Harmala seeds
Harmala seeds are used as an antiseptic for medicinal purposes. In India, they are set on fire to fumigate wounds. Traditional medicine of Asian countries recommends a decoction of harmala seeds to excite the central nervous system in some diseases. Also, the drug is taken to relieve abdominal pain, with problems with the cardiovascular system, with radiculitis. The strong broth has tranquilizing properties.
Garmala peganum
Harmala peganum is used in folk medicine in the form of infusions and decoctions in the treatment of colds and malaria, it is an excellent natural medicine with diuretic and diaphoretic properties. The use of the herb is useful for gastrointestinal diseases. Baths with decoctions of harmala excellently relieve pain and inflammation in rheumatism, relieve scabies and other skin diseases.
Decoction of harmala ordinary: 1 tablespoon of harmala herb must be poured with 500 ml of boiled water and, tightly closing the dishes, boil for 15 minutes over low heat. You need to insist for about 2 hours, then the broth should be filtered and used to wash the affected areas on the skin.
Contraindications to the use of harmala
When starting treatment with means prepared on the basis of harmala herb, you must remember to observe the correct dosage. The plant can cause depression, seizures, heart palpitations, hallucinations, drowsiness, and a drop in body temperature. With prolonged use, breathing difficulties, impaired digestive function, and increased urination may occur. The main alkaloids - harmine, peganin, harmaline - in high concentrations can lead to tremors, convulsions and even paralysis of the locomotor system.
The author of the article: Sokolova Nina Vladimirovna | Phytotherapist
Education: Diploma in "General Medicine" and "Therapy" received at the Pirogov University (2005 and 2006). Advanced training at the Department of Phytotherapy at the Peoples' Friendship University of Moscow (2008).
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