Chistets (herb) - Useful Properties And Application Of Chistets, Flowers Of Chistets. Wood Scrub, Woolly, Byzantine

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Useful properties and application of the purse

Description

Chisetz belongs to the genus of perennial or annual grasses of the lamb family. Its height most often does not exceed one meter. The leaves of the plant are serrated, whole, oppositely arranged.

Flowers collected in false whorls have a beautiful purple, lilac, pink, yellow or white color and form spike-shaped inflorescences. The five-toothed cup with sharp teeth has a bell-shaped or tubular-bell-shaped shape. The fruit is a triangular oblong or ovoid nut.

Useful properties of the purifier

Many types of purge have long been used in folk medicine. In particular, infusions of this medicinal herb have been used to facilitate childbirth. They were believed to be able to relieve contractions and speed up the birth process. Official science also did not stand aside, and from the middle of the twentieth century, the preparations of the purist began to enter obstetric practice as an effective hemostatic agent.

The purist boasts a solid set of nutrients and elements. Its various types contain pectin substances, various organic acids, essential oils, carotenoids, tannins, sugars, flavonoids, traces of alkaloids. The presence of vitamin C in the plant has a beneficial effect on the body and helps to strengthen the immune system.

The use of a cleanser

For medical purposes, the aerial part of the plant is most often used, which contains the largest amount of useful components. Medicinal raw materials are harvested during the flowering period, after which they are dried in the shade in the fresh air or in warm rooms with good ventilation. Traditional medicine recommends infusions from certain types of purge for fainting, scrofula, diathesis, gout, nervous disorders, and various skin diseases.

Fresh grass leaves are applied to the affected areas with abscesses, abrasions, bruises, cuts. Some traditional healers use tincture of purée to lower blood pressure, increase heart rate, eliminate uterine bleeding and menstrual irregularities. It should be noted that, in spite of many useful properties, the purée preparations are not included in the list of official medicinal plants in many countries of the world, in particular in Ukraine and Russia.

Flowers

The flowers are small, lilac-pink or lilac, they are collected in dense spike-shaped inflorescences on long pedicels. In folk medicine, the flowers of this medicinal plant are used a little less often than the rest of the aboveground part. Most often, decoctions and infusions are prepared on their basis, helping to get rid of dandruff, acne and some skin inflammations.

Infusion: for its preparation, it is necessary to pour one liter of water over four tablespoons of puree herb mixed with flowers, boil for ten minutes in a sealed container, then leave for eight hours, and then strain. This tool should be used externally in the form of lotions, compresses and washings.

Types

Chisetz has a large number of species, distributed almost throughout the globe. Many of them are used to varying degrees in traditional medicine or other fields.

The scrub has straight tetrahedral stems, a long creeping rhizome and beautiful dark crimson flowers. This species blooms throughout the summer, bears fruit from July. It grows in Western Asia, China, Europe, the European part of Russia, Kazakhstan. The plant can often be found in ravines, forests, glades, meadows. This medicinal herb has established itself as a good styptic. In addition, it has some sedative effects.

Woolly chaff is a fairly popular ornamental perennial plant grown to decorate gardens, lawns and parks. In care, it is quite unpretentious, frost-resistant. The first flowers bloom in early June, the plant blooms for 40-50 days.

Byzantine chisel is a perennial herb. It has branched or straight stems, does not exceed 60 cm in height. This species is widespread in Iran, Turkey, Armenia, found in Russia, Ukraine, Crimea and the Caucasus. This plant is used for both decorative and medicinal purposes. The Byzantine purse contains vitamin C, fatty oil and many other elements.

The marsh chisel reaches 110 cm in height, has a pubescent stem, tough downward hairs and sharp finely toothed leaves. The flowers of the plant are colored lilac-purple. This type of chisel is one of the most used in folk medicine. Its leaves promote early healing of wounds, cuts, abrasions, bruises and abscesses.

One-year-old chisel grows throughout Europe, in Western Siberia and Central Asia. This plant is a good honey plant. It is not actively used in folk medicine.

Contraindications to the use of a purse

The purist belongs to poisonous plants, therefore, when using it, you must adhere to the exact dosages and doctor's recommendations. SELF-TREATMENT with this herb is FORBIDDEN! The purist is also categorically contraindicated during lactation and pregnancy.

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).