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Voronet
Useful properties and application of Voronets
Botanical characteristics of Voronets
Voronets is a perennial herb about 1 m high. Its leaves are alternate, large, triple-dissected twice or thrice, green. The flowers are small, red or white, on large light pedicels. Raven bears fruit at the end of summer in spherical red or black pea-sized fruits growing on long legs. The plant propagates in the spring - by dividing the bush.
The raven grows in the temperate forests of Europe, Asia and North America. In our area, it is found in Western Siberia and the Caucasus. This tarawa grows in coniferous and mixed forests, on clay and clay-stone slopes, among grass and forest bogs.
Useful properties of Voronets
The chemical composition of Vorontsa has been little studied, it is only known that the rhizomes and roots of the plant contain alkaloids, the leaves contain vitamin C. Fruits and seeds have a powerful narcotic effect that affects the nervous system of the body. Nevertheless, the raven belongs to medicinal plants. For the preparation and preparation of medicines, the roots, rhizomes, grass and berries of the plant are collected. The grass is harvested in May-June, dried in the shade under a canopy.
The roots are harvested in early spring or autumn, they are thoroughly washed, freed from roots and damaged parts and quickly dried in special dryers at a temperature not exceeding 40 ° C.
Voronets application
In folk medicine, Vorontsa root is used as a laxative and emetic, used for diseases of the nervous system and general weakness. The root of the plant is effective in treating asthma. Voronets berries are good for headaches and stomach pains. A decoction of the herb is prescribed for gynecological diseases. It is also used in case of a breakdown. The herb and fruits of the plant are used as an antineoplastic agent for stomach cancer.
Decoctions and infusions from rhizomes are used for uterine bleeding, delayed menstruation, pulmonary tuberculosis, malaria and skin diseases. Vorontsov drugs are used to treat cardiovascular diseases.
Decoction of rhizomes: in 500 ml of water you need to pour 1 teaspoon of dry finely chopped rhizomes, boil in a water bath for 3-4 minutes, let it brew for an hour and strain through 2-3 layers of gauze. Take this medicine 2 teaspoons three times a day.
Infusion of herbs: 10 g of dry chopped herbs should be infused in 200 ml of boiling water for at least an hour. After straining the infusion, it is recommended to take it 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day.
Crow red
For medicinal purposes, use the herb and roots of Voronets red, which contain alkaloids. Herbal decoctions are used for headaches and heartaches, gastric ulcer, enterocolitis. Decoctions are also prescribed as a stimulant for general weakness. Poultices are made from the leaves of the plant, applying them to the abscesses. The dried roots are widely used to eliminate the unpleasant sensations of menopause.
Decoction from the roots: in 1 liter of boiled water you need to pour 20 g of dried Voronets root, bring the mixture to a boil, then boil over low heat until the water evaporates by 1/3 (about 20-30 minutes). The medicine is infused and stored in a cool dry place for 48 hours. Traditional healers advise drinking it 1 cup three times a day.
White raven
The white crow is used as an ornamental plant, its berries are very poisonous. This type is well suited for decorating borders, semi-wild part of the garden, flower beds. A feature of this type of Voronets is the large, watery white berries. This frost-resistant plant propagates by dividing the bush. When growing it, you must take precautions.
Spiky raven
Alkaloids are present in the roots and rhizome of Voronets spiky, the grass contains trans-aconitic acid and saponins, the leaves contain vitamin C, and the seeds contain alkaloids and fatty oil. The roots are harvested in late autumn, the fruits - after they are fully ripe. Preparations from this plant have a positive effect on diseases of the cardiovascular system. There are several known cases of curing inoperable forms of stomach cancer with the help of grass and Voronets fruits.
In alternative medicine, the plant is used to treat rheumatism, goiter, asthma, malaria and other diseases.
Infusion from the root: 10 g of chopped Voronets root must be infused for an hour in 0.5 liters of boiling water, and then take 1 teaspoon of the infusion 2-3 times a day for toothache and nervous tension.
Ointment: the dried fruits of Voronets are ground to a powder state, then 20 g of raw material is added to 100 g of heated petroleum jelly or natural fat, stirred until smooth and insisted in a cool place for 7 days. Such a remedy is used for skin diseases.
Contraindications to the use of Voronets
The raven plant is poisonous, even when dried, its toxicity does not completely disappear. With the abuse of decoctions and herbal infusions, tumors and ulcers can appear on the skin, and mucous membranes are also damaged. Root preparations can cause vomiting and respiratory interruption. It is strictly forbidden to use Voronet to treat pregnant and lactating women, small children. In case of poisoning, the patient should be taken to a doctor as soon as possible.
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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