Vaida dyeing
Uses and properties of waida, waida extract and seeds
Botanical characteristics of woad dye
Vaida dyeing belongs to herbaceous biennial plants, its stem grows up to one meter and more. The leaves of the plant are whole, have an oblong shape. The flowers are small, yellow, collected in a paniculate inflorescence, appear in mid-May, bloom until June. Taproot with adventitious roots. Fruits - pods, seeds ripen in July.
Wild-growing dyeing woad can be found in almost all regions of Russia, in the Caucasus, in Central Asia. It lives on hills, prefers calcareous and sandy slopes, spreads along the shores of lakes and rivers, along the edges of oak forests. It is grown as an ornamental and medicinal plant in personal plots. This plant is found in indigo dyes and cosmetics.
Useful properties of woad dye
For use for medicinal purposes, weidu dyeing is collected during the growing season, dried in a natural way. It has valuable beneficial properties. The herb has an emetic and laxative effect, and is known for its antipyretic properties. The stems of woad dye contain saponins, vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, P.
The roots of the plant contain sulfur, thioglycosides, sinigrin. Flavonoids, nitrogenous substances, dye were found in leaves and flowers. This medicinal plant has antibacterial properties.
Application of woad dyeing
The use of woad dyeing helps to get rid of many ailments. The aerial part of the plant is used in folk medicine in the form of decoctions and infusions for tumors, infectious diseases. You can prepare an excellent and effective remedy for measles, constipation, for poisoning, and also, taking a remedy from a dye, induce vomiting. Possessing antimicrobial properties, this amazing plant has a beneficial effect on the work of the intestines when affected by typhoid bacillus, the causative agent of dysentery.
The excellent effect of woad components has a positive effect on the body in the treatment of meningitis, acute hepatitis, mumps and viral encephalitis infection. External use of funds from this medicinal plant is appropriate for sore throats, boils, non-healing wounds, ulcerative manifestations, mycoses. Weida juice has unique properties, it is also a natural dye, it can be used to dye eyelashes and eyebrows, it increases the growth and density of hairs.
For colds, for chronic and acute bronchitis, there is a simple but effective remedy - a compress from plant leaves. It should be used to increase sweating. The woad leaf is smeared with linden honey and applied to the bronchial area. Covering with plastic or paper for compresses, you must keep the bandage for 3-4 hours.
In the course of treatment, it is recommended to take a decoction: 50-60 g of crushed root is poured with 250 ml of boiling water, kept in a water bath for 30 minutes, filtered warm. The product should be drunk during the day 3-4 times for 1/3 cup.
Woad extract
Weida dye extract has antipyretic, antiviral, analgesic properties. The drug is made from the roots of the plant, which contain substances that promote the elimination of toxins. The plant extract is used for influenza, respiratory diseases, angina, laryngitis, conjunctivitis and aphthous stomatitis.
Weida dye extract is indicated for use in the initial stages of chickenpox and urticaria. It is unusually useful for mumps, erysipelas of the skin, infectious mononucleosis, diphtheria, shingles, herpes.
It is necessary to take an extract with great care, strictly adhering to the doctor's recommendations. Before starting treatment with this drug, you need to determine the individual tolerance of the herb. Alcohol, fatty foods, and smoking are excluded during the treatment.
Weida dye seeds
Weida dye seeds are suitable for producing fatty oil. The seeds contain linoleic, oleic, palmitic, arachidic, eructic, lignoceric acids, carbohydrates and alkaloids. Waida seed oil resembles flaxseed oil and is also beneficial for many diseases. Its excellent chemical composition allows it to be used for medical purposes.
Contraindications to the use of waida
The use of woad has some contraindications. Due to the plant's high carbohydrate content, using the plant for diabetes requires the correct dosage. It is not recommended to use preparations of Weida dyeing in case of individual intolerance. Side effects can cause stomach upset and lead to dysbiosis.
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).
