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Zhabnik
Useful properties and application of the field toad
Botanical characteristics of the toad
The toad is an annual herb that never exceeds 40 cm in height. Ordinary roots form small tufts. Such an interesting plant has a simple branched stem with small alternate leaves. Shiny, rounded leaves are slightly pubescent and have a linear-lanceolate shape. Small flower baskets are collected in charming paniculate inflorescences. In the baskets, the marginal flowers are threadlike, and the middle flowers are tubular.
The fruit of the toad is presented in the form of an oblong ovoid achene. This plant blooms in mid-June and July. As a rule, gillweed settles on arid steppe slopes, near roads and in pine forests. The toadweed is widespread in Europe, in the European regions of Russia, in Central Asia and in the Caucasus.
Useful properties of the toad
Small toad seeds contain sterols, carbohydrates, saponins, tannins, traces of alkaloids, flavonoids, and fatty oil. The toad is considered a tonic. It is often prescribed for general weakness and spermatorrhea. The toad grass has a unique diuretic effect. Such a plant is indicated for ailments of the bladder and kidney disease.
Since the toad contains carotene and various vitamins, it is often used for skin diseases, hemorrhoids, bleeding, as well as for the treatment of joints. It should also be noted that the toad noticeably improves metabolism and increases metabolism in the human body. The flowers of this amazing plant contain special calcium salts of arabic acid, which strengthen joints and also prevent the accumulation of unnecessary salts.
The unique biologically active substances of the toeline help effectively relieve pain by restoring joint tissues.
Application of the toad
In folk medicine, different parts of such a wonderful plant as toad are used. For toothache, diarrhea, fever, scabies and scrofula, a special infusion can be used. To do this, take 2 teaspoons of the herb and pour it with one glass of boiling water. The mixture must be insisted for at least one hour, after which it can be consumed 2 times a day.
Gillberry cream
Zhabnik herbal body cream contains a unique complex of herbal extracts, which is effective for restoring joints, relieving muscle tension, and relieving various pains. In addition, such an excellent cream is indicated for arthritis, osteochondrosis and arthrosis. It will help get rid of puffiness, joint pain and restore ease of movement. Gillberry cream has long been used to treat rheumatoid diseases.
Field toad
Field toad is an unusual annual plant with numerous small flowers. The apical racemose inflorescence is formed by egg-shaped baskets. The marginal pseudo-ligate flowers are filiform. The alternate lanceolate leaves have a solid edge and are slightly deflected. Their length does not exceed 2 cm. The height of branching stems of the field toad varies from 10 to 25 cm. The fruit of this plant species is presented in the form of small achenes.
The flowering of the field toad occurs in the summer months. Achenes ripen in late summer and September. The field toad grows on dry slopes, in steppes, on roadsides and on sands. It is distributed in the European part of Russia, in the North Caucasus and in some regions of Western Siberia.
Contraindications to the use of toad
Such a poisonous plant should be taken with extreme caution, not exceeding the prescribed dosages.
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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