Leuzea Safflower (herb) - Useful Properties And Use Of Leuzea, Tincture Of Leuzea, Leuzea Root And Extract, Leuzea Oil

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Leuzea safflower

Application of the extract and tincture of Leuzea safflower

Botanical characteristics of Safflower Leuzea

Leuzea safflower is a perennial herb. Its height can be from half a meter to two meters. This plant has a horizontal rhizome and numerous pubescent stems. Large leaves have a serrated edge. The tubular flowers are purple or purple in color. The fruit is presented in the form of a ribbed achene with an upper tuft. Leuzea safflower blooms in July and August, and the seeds ripen in early September.

Useful properties of leuzea

The rhizomes of the herb presented contain essential oils, resins, organic acids, tannins, ascorbic acid, inulin, carotene, alkaloids and other compounds. Preparations containing Safflower Leuzea are effective for overwork and central nervous system problems. This herb is excellent for regulating blood pressure and improving blood circulation. Such a plant can accelerate wound healing, as well as increase human performance. In addition, the unique effect of the plant in impotence has been proven.

Application of leuzea

In folk medicine, decoctions and liquid extracts of safflower leuzea are equally used. To obtain a stimulating effect on physical fatigue, it is recommended to use an extract of this herb. To influence the nervous system in depression, it is necessary to use special phytochemical complexes.

Leuzea tincture

For the correct preparation of alcoholic tincture from safflower leuzea, it is necessary to mix 1 tablespoon of crushed raw materials in a glass container with 100 g of vodka, close well and store in a dark place for at least 14 days, shaking from time to time. After the specified time has elapsed, the composition should be filtered and taken 30 drops 2 times before meals to solve problems with potency.

Leuzea extract

In pharmacology, a ready-made liquid extract of safflower leuzea is produced. It has a bitter taste and a reddish brown color. The extract is prescribed twice a day before meals, 15 drops.

Leuzea root

The root of the plant remarkably regulates blood pressure in hypotensive patients, normalizing the amount of hemoglobin and erythrocytes in human blood.

Leuzea oil

It has been proven that Leuzea oil perfectly improves visual acuity in case of fatigue and overwork. In addition, it is used to quickly eliminate hangover syndrome, as it is an antidote to alcohol.

Leuzea seeds

Leuzea seeds are not used in medicine.

Leuzea honey

The beautiful flowers of Leuzea give an incredible amount of pollen and nectar, which is why bees love them. The honey productivity of this plant is 100 kg per hectare. Fragrant and delicate in taste, honey has a greenish tint. Such honey is used in gynecological practice, and is also recommended for vegetative-vascular dystonia.

Contraindications to the use of Leuzea

Leuzea safflower preparations are prohibited for use in advanced forms of cardiosclerosis and in hypertensive patients.

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).