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Smolyovka
Useful properties and application of drooping resin
Botanical characteristics of the resin
Smolevka is a perennial herb with straight, slightly branching, bare stems 30–60 cm high. The leaves of the plant are gray-gray, opposite, slightly fleshy, oval-lanceolate. The flowers are white, collected in a loose inflorescence. Fruits are rounded capsules with kidney-shaped seeds. The plant blooms in May-July.
Smell grows near roads, among bushes, in meadows, near dwellings. Southern Europe is considered the birthplace of the plant. It also grows on the territory of Russia - in Western Europe and in Altai.
Useful properties of resin
Resin as a medicinal plant is often used in folk medicine. Official science has not yet studied this herb, and its chemical composition has not been fully studied, however, it is known that useful substances saponins are present in all parts of the plant. It has long been noted by folk healers that the resin has a calming effect on the human nervous system and has hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antitoxic properties.
Tinctures from this medicinal herb have been used for a long time for depression, depression, and some disorders of the nervous system. With inflammatory processes, the external use of tinctures of resin in the form of lotions and compresses helps well. Many experts note the positive effect of the plant on the general condition of a person.
Application of resin
Herb and plant roots are mainly used as medicinal raw materials. Smolens herb tea is widely used in folk medicine as an effective diuretic or for dysentery. In the form of compresses, it also helps well in the treatment of lichen. In the old days, a decoction of resin roots was considered an effective remedy for tuberculosis and excessive shortness of breath. A decoction of the inflorescences of this medicinal plant is often used for chronic bronchitis and as a sedative.
Resin preparations are quite effective for diseases of the bladder and kidneys, the juice of the plant helps with conjunctivitis, and rinsing the mouth with a decoction of the herb soothes toothache.
Infusion of resin: pour 10-15 g of dried and chopped herbs with a glass of boiling water, infuse for 30 minutes and take half a glass twice a day before meals. This remedy is useful for dysentery.
Broth of resin: 10 g of dried herbs are poured into 0.5 liters of boiling water and simmer in a water bath for no more than 5 minutes. Take the broth should be two tablespoons three times a day.
Drooping smole
This variety is a perennial herb, reaching a height of 60 cm and having a branched stem. The drooping smole is widespread in the forest-steppe zone of the European part of Russia. It is often used in folk medicine for the preparation of medicines. The aboveground part of the plant is carefully cut, washed and laid out for drying in a well ventilated room. The finished medicinal raw material is usually stored in a paper bag at room temperature.
Tinctures of wilted resin are most often used for disorders of the nervous system. They have sedative and analgesic properties, and also prevent the accumulation of harmful substances in the body.
Common resin
Common smole is a perennial herb of bluish-green color. She has narrow, pointed or lanceolate leaves and white flowers, located in the thyroid semi-umbrella.
This species grows in Siberia, the Caucasus, the Far East, Central Asia and throughout the European part of Russia. In folk medicine, common resin is used to combat chronic bronchitis, dysentery and a number of other diseases. Moreover, the tea of this medicinal herb is known to be an effective sedative.
Narrow-leaved resin
This plant variety is notable for one extraordinary fact: scientists managed to germinate the seeds of the narrow-leaved resin, whose age was more than thirty thousand years. They were found at a depth of 38 meters in the permafrost.
Thanks to this plant, science has moved forward in research on the freezing and subsequent revival of certain crops.
Contraindications to the use of resin
Some types of resin are contraindicated in colitis with constipation and gastritis with low stomach acidity. Also, preparations based on this plant are not recommended to be taken during pregnancy and lactating mothers. Before starting treatment, you should definitely consult your doctor.
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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