Small petals
Useful properties and application of small petals
Description of small petals
The small-petal is a herbaceous shrub, reaching a height of 70 cm. This perennial plant belongs to the Asteraceae family. On closer inspection, you can see that the inflorescences are expressed in graceful baskets and are located at the ends of the stems. You can find inflorescences both single and collected in panicles. The flowers of the plant can have different colors - burgundy, white, pink, lilac.
Small petals flower can reach a diameter of 5-6 cm, the core is bright yellow. It is slightly smaller, with the petals arranged in 3 rows around the core. Thin long petals are very tightly planted to each other. Due to its unique structure, the small petal forms a gorgeous bush during growth. This is achieved by a combination of the high height of the peduncles and the density of the flowers on them. During the flowering period, it looks very bright and elegant. The combination of a yellow core and bright colors of its petals is admirable.
At this time, there are a huge number of small-petal varieties and they differ from each other in color, the degree of texture of the flower, as well as the height of the stem. The plant can be wild or grown by man. In nature, there are many types of this shrub. These include, first of all, beautiful small petals, hybrid small petals, alpine small petals, orange small petals, Karvinsky small petals, as well as diverse small petals.
Useful properties of small petals
Blooming small petals are widely used for medicinal purposes. The main medicinal properties of the plant are due to the presence of compounds such as flavonoids and tannins in it. It also contains unsurpassed essential oil and unique tannins. Due to this extraordinary composition, the plant has anti-inflammatory, astringent and hemostatic properties. Such a wonderful shrub is a very effective neutralizer of uric acid.
Small petals application
The excellent small petals are often used to treat rheumatism. It perfectly relieves pain in various joint diseases. The plant is also effective in treating diarrhea. Various preparations containing the plant are excellent for treating uterine bleeding, heavy menstruation, as well as for pulmonary and gastrointestinal problems and nasal hemorrhages.
It should be noted that many doctors recommend using the plant for bleeding hemorrhoids. First of all, the tincture of the plant is prescribed. Infusions and decoctions are used much less often.
Traditional medicine began to use small petals only from the 18th century in the form of a powerful fixative for diarrhea and as a hemostatic drug. From the raw material of the small petal, such medicinal products are prepared as infusion and alcohol tincture. To prepare infusion from small-petal, it is recommended to pour one full teaspoon of the herb with a glass of boiling water and filter after 10 minutes. It is recommended to take the remedy 100 ml twice a day before each meal.
In addition, you can find a ready-made drug in pharmacies - tincture "Erigeron canadensis". It is prepared in pharmacological plants from freshly harvested flowering plants. This tincture is recommended for uterine and renal bleeding.
Cultivation of small petals
Small-petal is a fairly light-loving plant. It can be grown both in direct sunlight and in a semi-dark place. The plant is unpretentious as it can be grown in any soil. However, it will give larger flowers and abundant flowering on pre-fertilized soil. When planting for fertilization, it is better to use rotted fine-grained manure.
In the first year of growth, a special complex of mineral fertilizers is recommended. Further, the plant should be fed as needed, but no more than 3 times a year with a solution of mullein, urea, superphosphate.
Very often small petals are used in landscape design. This plant looks very advantageous on alpine slides and in mixed flower beds. Basically, beautiful small petals are used in flower beds. To grow it, you will need good sprout care at the initial stage.
Small petals contraindications
Currently, no side effects have been identified when using small-petal in medicine. When used correctly in acceptable dosages, various drugs are not contraindicated even for children and expectant mothers.
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).
