Hydrastis Canadian - Useful Properties And Application Of Hydrastis

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Hydrastis Canadian

Useful properties and use of hydrastis

Description of hydrastis

Hydrastis canadensis is a herbaceous perennial with an erect cylindrical stem. The plant can grow in height from 15 to 30 cm. It has a fleshy short rhizome of brown-yellow color. The length of the horizontal roots does not exceed 6 cm. Stem palmate-dissected leaves have a serrated edge and are cordate at the base. The lobes of the leaves are rather wide. Single greenish flowers are located on a short peduncle. They develop at the very top of the stem.

The simple calyx perianth consists of several tepals. The number of stamens is approximately 35-40 pcs. The fruit is represented by a red berry with shiny black seeds, which is vaguely similar to raspberries. Each fleshy berry contains one or two seeds 3 mm long. The seeds are shiny and ovoid, with a strong skin with a pronounced scar.

The plant blooms in May; you can harvest the fruits in July. Most often, hydrastis can be found in eastern Canada and the United States in shady forests with high humidity. The cultivation of this culture is also possible in Russia and Ukraine in the respective territories.

Useful properties of canadian hydrastis

Unique raw materials from Canadian hydrastis include biologically active alkaloids. These include berberine, which gives a light yellow color, and hydrastine. Hydrastis canadensis also contains inositol, tannin, essential oils and bitterness. For medicinal purposes, only the roots and rhizomes of this delicious plant are used, which, in addition to hydrastine and berberine, also contain canadine. The powerful toxic effect is based on a special combination of alkaloids with other active ingredients.

This plant can cause paralysis of the centers of the medulla oblongata, as well as irritate the vagus nerve, which in turn provokes bradycardia. Hydrastis canadian helps to reduce blood pressure, since in the human body, under its influence, vasodilation occurs.

Application of canadian hydrastis

The presented Canadian hydrastis significantly increases the tone of the uterus, stimulating labor. In addition, it has been proven that the use of various plant-based preparations normalizes peristalsis. As a homeopathic remedy, a course of treatment is indicated for the formation of a purulent, viscous, yellow exudate on the mucous membranes.

In modern medicine, drugs are widely used in gynecological practice. They are prescribed for heavy menstrual bleeding. By increasing the tone of the uterus, the blood vessels of the organ are narrowed. It is no coincidence that Canadian hydrastis is called a natural antibiotic. Berberine and hydrastine are capable of killing a variety of bacteria and various types of pathogenic yeast.

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It should be mentioned that the plant also increases the antiviral activity of lymphocytes, which makes it possible to prescribe drugs for serious respiratory diseases. They perfectly stimulate the entire immune system of the body. By starting a course of treatment at the first sign of illness, you can get rid of the illness in less than two days. At the same time, secondary infection is excluded. The plant is also irreplaceable for the urinary tract. It easily clears infections from the bladder.

For infectious diarrhea caused by pathogenic microorganisms, it is recommended to take pharmacological preparations based on berberine. Lotions from a solution of the infusion of rhizomes will help to naturally remove warts of different sizes, since under the influence of hydrastin, the human papillomavirus dies. In warm form, the tincture of the plant is indicated for washing the eyes. It is used for trachoma, conjunctivitis and other eye diseases.

Berberine destroys staphylococci and streptococci in several procedures. It is no coincidence that many eye drops are produced on the basis of this wonderful plant. With a protracted course of bronchitis, hydrastin-based products will moisturize the cough and remove phlegm from the lungs. For otitis media, infusions can also be used, they quickly remove yellow mucus and do not irritate the sensitive skin of the ear.

We can mention the effectiveness of these funds for keratitis with ulceration of the cornea, with sinusitis with dull pressing pain, with advanced rhinitis with purulent discharge from the nose, with stomatitis and ulcerative conditions, as well as with gallstone diseases. During fibroadenomatosis of the mammary glands with sticky yellowish discharge from the nipple and with cracks, many doctors prescribe safe remedies based on canadian hydrastis.

Such excellent remedies based on this antibiotic can easily get rid of skin conditions associated with rashes. Also indications for the use of this plant are varicose bleeding ulcers of the lower leg, which are accompanied by burning pain.

Contraindications of canadian hydrastis

An unusual plant canadian hydrastis, with prolonged use, can provoke various digestive disorders, including prolonged constipation. Due to the berberine contained in the roots, which has a stimulating effect on the female uterus, such drugs are contraindicated for pregnant women.

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).