Lyubka two-leaved, night violet, cuckoo tears - as soon as they do not call this extraordinary plant! Its small graceful white flowers closer to the night exude a delicate scent, and the tubers have incredible properties. Even the Cossacks of the Zaporozhian Sich used the dried and powdered root of a plant to restore strength, heal wounds, quench hunger and thirst. Today, this flower is used in folk medicine for various purposes.
Did you know? Since ancient times, the plant attributed magical properties, used as a love potion, because of what it got its name "lyubka." In our times, these properties found a scientific explanation. - The flower is a strong aphrodisiac.
Lyubka double: chemical composition
Lyubka two-leaved and treatment in folk medicine is associated with the unique properties of its rhizomes. It is used to prepare the so-called salep - powder from dried rhizomes of orchids, to the genus of which lyubka belongs. 
Virtually the entire composition of the powder is mucus-forming substances. About 27% is starch.
They also contain bitter and protein substances, sugar-containing carbohydrates, essential oil, mineral salts, very little calcium oxalate.
Traces of coumarin and alkaloids were found in the above-ground part of the plant, although the leaves have no special medical value.
Medicinal properties of the night violet
Lubka two-leaved when describing the therapeutic properties is valued for the salep, which when in contact with water turns into a slimy kisely-like mass. 
It has antiseptic, enveloping properties that enhance the effect of traditional treatment. diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: enterocolitis, colitis, gastritis, duodenal ulcers and stomach.
It is often used for poisoning, as the salep film prevents toxic substances from being absorbed by the walls of the gastrointestinal tract.
Important! Despite the wide distribution, Lyubka two-leaved is listed in the Red Book of Ukraine and the Russian Federation. Therefore, the preparation of its roots is prohibited. But the active picking up flowers on bouquets also prevents the spread of the plant.
The mucous mass of Lyubka has a high energy value. To provide a person with energy for a day, 40 g of dissolved salep is sufficient. 
It is also used to maintain the body in the postoperative period, during protracted and debilitating diseases.
Collection and storage of therapeutic raw materials
It doesn’t matter where a double leaf grows, collect it in places of natural growth prohibited. Therefore, for industrial production it is grown in special nurseries, which are organized on the bases of reserves.
But if you want, you can grow it yourself on your site. Seeds of plants are sold in the same nurseries or specialty stores.
Important! Lyubka two-leaved breeds only seeds. When planting it on your site, do not expect the plant to appear soon. Seeds can germinate several years after sowing.
The root of Lyubka two-leaved is harvested when the plant blooms, in a pinch, immediately after flowering. For blanks suitable only affiliated, young fleshy tubers.They are chosen from the ground, washed in running water, cleaned, and then immersed in boiling water for a couple of minutes.
After this, the blanks are subject to drying: in special cabinets or in dark ventilated places. If a drying chamber is used, its temperature must be set to 50-60 ° C.
After drying, the tubers become corneous and very hard. They should be folded in paper bags, folded in a storage container and tightly closed. Tara put in a dry place. If moisture penetrates the tubers, they can become moldy.
Medicinal properties are also possessed by such plants as: nettle, sow thistle, quinoa, yarrow, chervil, dodder, purslane, foxglove, stonecrop, derbennik, wild rosemary, bathing suit, buttercups.
Use in medicine: folk recipes
Lyubka grass is a two-leaved today known and highly effective remedy. It is not only a powerful aphrodisiac, but also a medicine for the treatment of diseases of the genital sphere.
It is also used in the treatment of respiratory tract, degeneration, inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.
Did you know? For the first time, sales began to be used in about 200 c. BC. Then it was prepared from orchid tubers and used to increase potency.
With a breakdown and nervous overstrain
Salep from Lyubka is used for nervous overstrain, loss of strength, protracted illnesses. To do this, in the evening they take two teaspoons of powder from the root of the plant, send them to a thermos flask, into which half a liter of freshly boiled milk is poured. 
In the morning, the resulting infusion is filtered and taken after eating 10 ml three times a day for two weeks.
In case of poisoning
In case of any type of poisoning, the following remedy is prepared. Dried roots are ground to a powder.
Then a gram of powder is poured into a bottle or jar, poured 100 g boiling water, close the lid and shake for 10 minutes. The tool is taken every 4 hours to 20 ml. They drink constantly until all traces of poisoning are gone.
For toothache
In this case, apply fresh root Lyubka. It is cut into plates, then one of them is taken, excised so that it starts to give juice, and applied to the aching tooth, and held until the pain is completely gone. 
With flu and cold
With flu, acute viral diseases that are accompanied by high fever, use powder lyubki.
To do this, 10 g of the product is poured with a glass of hot milk, thoroughly shaken until the mixture becomes homogeneous, and then drink in small sips in two doses during the day.
With a cold cold cook tea powder: throw half a teaspoon of powder on a glass of boiling water, and when it is just infused and cool, add a teaspoon of honey. It is necessary to drink tea while it is warm. 
For herpes
The plant perfectly treat herpes. To do this, prepare a creamy mass of 10 g of root powder, incubate it for 15 minutes, and then applied to the affected area.
You can wash off in half an hour. Use at least two times a day until the disease passes.
With boils and tearing wounds
For the healing of tearing wounds in a water bath, boil 20 g of dried or fresh root in a glass of water.
If the root is fresh, it should soften, after which it should be crushed and applied to the sore spot for two hours, covering with a soft cloth. The procedure is carried out once a day.
For furunculosis, a portion of the powder is mixed with five portions of pork fat. The mixture is kept in the fridge for 24 hours, then the problem areas are lubricated three times a day with it.
With cystitis
For the treatment of cystitis an infusion is prepared according to this recipe:
- 2 ml of alcohol are taken, 2 g of powder is poured into it and thoroughly mixed;
- then add 20 ml of boiling water and mix well again;
- Now you need to add another 20 ml of boiling water.
The resulting mixture should be drunk during the day in four doses. Cook and drink this infusion should be within 10 days.
Contraindications and harm
The plant is surprising because with its high efficacy in treatment it has practically no contraindications. It is suitable for people of different ages and health. 
When using it no side effects noticed. The only thing that should be used carefully is people who are prone to allergies, hypertension and chronic insomnia.
Lyubka double - a small plant with powerful potential. Pleasing with its small white flowers and amazing aroma, it is able to fight with complex diseases and support the human body in case of serious ailments.
