Content
- 1 The chemical composition is half-burnt
- 2 The benefits of the herb are half-gone
- 3 Half-burnt harm
- 4 Contraindications to the use of half-pala
- 5 How to take the herb half-died
- 6 The use of the herb has half-died in traditional medicine
- 7 Half-died during pregnancy
- 8 Collection and storage rules
- 9 Conclusion
- 10 Reviews of the medicinal properties of half-pala
Erva woolly, otherwise called half-fallen, is a herbaceous biennial from the Amaranth family. The plant loves hot, humid climates. Homeland is Sri Lanka, also half-fallen grows in African countries, Australia, India, New Guinea and Indonesia. It is not found in the wild on the territory of the Russian Federation. The medicinal properties and contraindications to the herb half-died were known and were widely used by the healers of local tribes. It is these ancient recipes that form the basis of modern methods of treatment.
The chemical composition is half-burnt
The grass floor has fallen - a storehouse of substances useful for the human body. It rightfully occupies a leading position among medicinal herbs - due to its richest chemical composition. It contains the following substances:
- micro- and macroelements - calcium, potassium;
- indole alkaloids - methylervine and ervin, ervoside, ervolanine;
- flavonoids - acylglycoside tiliroside, ervitrin, narcissin;
- phenolic acids;
- high-grade sugars, pectin;
- essential amino acids;
- alkanes, oleic acid;
- mineral salts.
The benefits of the herb are half-gone
Official medicine recommends treatment with grass half-died in the presence of urolithiasis and gallstone disease. But herbalists are not limited to the diuretic effects of the herb. Infusions, decoctions and herbal teas have a half-fallen beneficial effect on all organs and systems of the human body, restoring and normalizing their activity.
The plant has the following properties:
- stabilizes the heart and normalizes blood pressure, improves blood clotting;
- restores the natural water-salt balance;
- has antimicrobial, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect;
- half-fallen grass improves the regeneration of skin tissues, has a pronounced wound-healing effect;
- cleanses the body, removes toxins and processed products;
- strengthens the walls of blood vessels, prevents the appearance of atherosclerotic plaques, improves the work of the adrenal glands;
- restores a weakened body, tones, strengthens the immune system;
- normalizes the level of hemoglobin, prevents the formation of stones and clots in the gallbladder and ducts, in the kidneys;
- has a pronounced antitumor effect, prevents the development of cancer cells.
Half-burnt harm
It should be noted that with all the medicinal properties, taking half-fallen can have negative consequences:
- a decoction of the plant can thin the tooth enamel;
- there are frequent cases of allergic rashes and edema on various components of the plant;
- in case of an overdose, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration are possible.
When treating with chemicals, especially diuretics, it is recommended to drink half-burnt decoctions from raw materials under the close supervision of a specialist, since a strengthening or inhibitory effect is possible.
Contraindications to the use of half-pala
The half-burnt herb has a number of restrictions for use:
- children under 12 years old;
- pregnancy at any time, the period of feeding the baby with breast milk;
- identified osteoporosis - thinning of bone tissue;
- hypercalcemia;
- renal osteodystrophy and hypoparathyroidism;
- individual intolerance with severe allergic reactions.
How to take the herb half-died
In order for the course of treatment with decoctions of herbs to be half-fallen to be effective and not harm the body, you should adhere to some rules:
- raw materials should be of natural greenish-yellow color, without black blotches, mold, foreign odors;
- to prepare the drug, it is necessary to take 20 g of raw materials, pour a glass of boiling water, and warm up in a water bath for 20 minutes, strain and squeeze out the raw material in an hour, add boiled water to the original volume;
- recommended doses for adults - 50-100 ml 3 times a day, children from 12 to 14 years old - 20 ml 3 times a day, from 14 years old - 40 ml;
- take infusions and decoctions half an hour before meals;
- drink through a straw, rinse your mouth thoroughly after taking;
- half-fallen ready-made herbal infusion can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours;
- during the course, exclude spicy dishes and seasonings, limit salt.
The use of the herb has half-died in traditional medicine
Herbalists recommend using the herb half-fallen for stones in the kidneys or in the gallbladder, as well as for the prevention and treatment of a number of other diseases:
- inflammation of the urinary system in men and women, including chronic cystitis;
- high blood pressure;
- chronic pancreatitis, gastritis with high acidity, stomach ulcer;
- joint problems - gout, polyarthritis;
- the formation of cysts, fibroids, polyps;
- violation of the menstrual cycle and hormonal balance in women;
- in type 2 diabetes, it stimulates the production of insulin by the pancreas;
- hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver;
- respiratory tract diseases - bronchitis, pneumonia, tracheitis;
- prevention and treatment of seasonal colds.
The herb half-fallen perfectly helps with prostatitis and sexual dysfunctions in men, improves the production of hormones, heals urethritis.
The duration of taking the herb half-fell is usually from 10 days to a month. If necessary, the course is repeated after a 30-60-day break.
Half-died during pregnancy
The use of the herb half-died in any form during pregnancy must be coordinated with the observing doctor, who takes into account not only the health of the expectant mother, but also the potential risk to the fetus.
Collection and storage rules
For the manufacture of medicinal raw materials, all parts of the plant are used - the root, stem and leaves, flowers and seeds. When self-harvesting medicinal herbs, you need to know: cultivated specimens contain several times less biologically active substances than wild ones. Collect raw materials half-burnt in ecologically clean areas and immediately dried or processed in another way.
The grass is cut during flowering and seed formation, from July to October. The best time for harvesting raw materials is September, when the plant is full of energy. The roots are dug up in October-November. The collected raw materials must be sorted out, removing rotten specimens affected by pests and diseases. Rinse the roots and dry with napkins.
Raw materials can be dried whole, in bunches suspended in the fresh air under a canopy, or cut, laid out on a clean linen or wooden surface in a layer no more than 2-3 cm thick.Roots can be chopped into thin strips, dried in the shade, in a well-ventilated place ... You can use an electric dryer, setting the temperature to 40-45 degrees.
Fold the finished raw materials into fabric bags or paper bags. Store in a dry, well-ventilated area, away from heating appliances and sunlight. The shelf life under the conditions is 36 months. If the grass is half-damp, there is a foreign smell or insects, then you cannot use such raw materials.
Conclusion
The healing properties and contraindications to the herb have been known to Ceylon healers since ancient times. This is an excellent diuretic and anti-inflammatory agent, sometimes even helps to get rid of ailments without surgery. It is recommended to take infusions and decoctions from this medicinal raw material for people living in unfavorable environmental conditions, exposed to radiation. Ready-made preparations can be purchased at the pharmacy or collected raw materials yourself in the places where the woolly erva grows.
