Grass with such a frightening name - in fact, not only quite peaceful plant, but also medicinal. In the nation burnet received 36 more names, of which only three - kamokhlopёbka, bleeding and bloodsucker, consistent with the Latin version of the name of this plant, the rest characterize this medicinal plant from other sides: consider them.
Botanical description: looks like a krovloblebka
This perennial plant grows over a meter in height, has elegant feathery leaves and small dark red flowers collected in the head. Some types of krovokhlebki are so good in appearance that flower growers plant them in their garden for decorative purposes. 
The herb has a powerful root, which is its main healing value. Pickles flourish only in the third or fifth year of his life.
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Chemical composition
The composition of this plant is diverse and multifunctional in terms of beneficial to the human body qualities.
Organic acids, which are widely present in the kinket, stimulate the production of digestive juices, normalize the acid-base balance of the body, and also promote the breakdown of fats and inhibit the growth of bacteria.
And the sterols present in the grass enhance the protective functions of the immune system, contribute to the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system, clearing the vessels from the "bad" cholesterol.
Possessing bactericidal, astringent and anti-inflammatory qualities of tannins have a vital effect on the course of the digestive process and on the optimization of the activity of the gastrointestinal tract. The presence of essential oils, which by means of their antispasmodic, sedative, bactericidal and other properties can positively affect the nervous system and the activation of the motility of the gastrointestinal tract, is noticeable in the grass.
The blood staple is saturated with vitamin C, the benefits of which are known to everyone, as well as the famous free radical fighter - carotene, which has not only outstanding antioxidant qualities, but also strengthens the human immune system.
Did you know? The Yakuts still enjoy the great popularity of dishes from frozen root of the burnet, as well as its root, cooked in milk.
There are also saponins in the plant, which, in addition to their known ability to clean up the broncho-pulmonary system, fighting mucus and taking out sputum from it, also optimize mineral and water-salt exchanges.
Minerals are very widely represented in this herb in the form of macro- and microelements:
- potassium;
- calcium;
- zinc;
- copper;
- manganese;
- barium;
- chromium;
- gland;
- cobalt;
- strontium;
- magnesium;
- nickel;
- Selena;
- boron;
- iodine.
Spread
This herb grows throughout Europe and North America, as well as in some regions of Asia. She loves to settle on the banks of rivers, in swamps, in flood and dry meadows, on forest edges and clearings, in scrublands, on the slopes of cliffs. 
High medicinal qualities of the drug cots led to the active extraction of its root, as a result of which its range narrowed.
Important! In the Kharkiv region of Ukraine, in some regions of Russia, as well as in Latvia, the blood donor is listed in the local Red Books.
Use: medicinal properties
The content in the grass of a large number of useful substances determines its unique healing properties, which are expressed in such qualities:
- antiseptic;
- bactericidal;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antimicrobial;
- hemostatic;
- painkillers;
- tonic;
- wound healing;
- anticonvulsants;
- antispasmodic;
- knitting;
- antidiarrheal;
- enveloping.
Indications for use: under what diseases
A variety of multifunctional and useful qualities of a burner make it possible to effectively use it in treatment:
- internal bleeding;
- poorly healing wounds;
- dysentery;
- hemoptysis;
- burns;
- trophic ulcers;
- festering wounds;
- hemorrhoids;
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- colitis;
- inflammation in the uterus;
- inflammation of the mucous membranes;
- stomatitis;
- intestinal inflammation;
- stomach ulcers;
- pulmonary problems;
- gingivitis;
- thrombophlebitis;
- enteritis;
- conjunctivitis;
- oncology;
- eczema;
- diarrhea;
- neurodermatitis;
- psoriasis;
- dermatitis;
- phlebitis;
- dislocations;
- salmonellosis;
- bruises.
Use in traditional medicine
Folk healers use this plant, primarily based on its main name - to stop various bleeding: gastric, intestinal, uterine, pulmonary, hemorrhoidal, and others. 
Also actively used drugs from the krovokhlebki drug to combat gastrointestinal problems, in particular, diarrhea and dysentery.
Folk healers are effectively fighting with this herb with inflammations on the skin, soft tissues and mucous membranes, gynecological problems, as well as diseases of otolaringichesky and dental nature.
Did you know? And the fallout grass, and the potion of the potion, and the cold herb, and arsenic are all one and the same grass: the chopper is medicinal.
For kids
The ability to obtain blood donor drugs quickly, for example, with dysenteric bacteria, allows them to be widely used in the treatment of children - as disinfectants, anti-inflammatory, as well as painkillers and astringents for diarrhea, intestinal infections and enteritis. They are also effective in combating inflammatory processes in the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose.
Medicinal preparations from this herb have been well recommended in treating conjunctivitis and ear diseases in infants.
Root decoction root decoction used by compresses and lotions is highly effective in treating various inflammations on the skin in children.
In gynecology
Drugs from this plant have long been proven to be an effective remedy that quickly stops blood during uterine bleeding, as well as normalizing the flow of menstruation. 
This is favored by the pronounced ability of the plant to have a reducing effect on any smooth muscle in the internal organs of the human body, including the uterus.
And the broad anti-inflammatory capabilities of drugs from the blood-nibbling allow them to inhibit inflammation in the appendages and thereby optimize the menstrual cycle.
Important! Pregnant women are strictly forbidden to take any broths and infusions of khleblebki.
Harm and side effects
With the correct use of drugs from this plant, they will not bring any harm to the body. The only negative side effect recorded with their long-term intake is increased blood clotting.
Contraindications
Contraindications for the use of drugs from the bloodthorn primarily concern people with intolerance to the components of the plant.
Also, do not take drugs from this herb when the blood vessels are blocked, because the drugs have the ability to constrict blood vessels. For the same reason, they should not be taken for hypertension and for headaches caused by it.
The inhibition of intestinal peristalsis with these preparations explains the undesirability of their use in constipation.
It is not recommended to take these drugs and nursing mothers. 
Cooking recipe: how to take
Long-term practice has shown that decoction of roots and spirit tincture of them have shown themselves to be the most effective drugs made on the basis of a burner.
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Tincture for internal use
A three-liter jar should be half filled with the crushed roots of the plant and then pour vodka into the neck.
A month later, the tincture can already be taken orally six times daily, two large spoons. This tincture is indicated for problems with the thyroid gland, gastrointestinal tract, nasopharynx, and oncology.
Tincture for external use
Two thirds of a liter jar should be filled with chopped root, add vodka there to the top of the jar and send to stand in a shaded place for three weeks.
Apply the tincture should be only after diluting it with water in this proportion: half a glass of water per teaspoon of tincture.
Primochka with diluted tincture should be applied to problem areas on the skin. Tincture can also rinse the mouth and throat.
The tool is suitable for the disinfection of fresh, and for the healing of old, poorly healing wounds.
Broth for internal use
The crushed plant root in the amount of two tablespoons is poured with 200 ml of boiling water, after which the container is covered with a lid and put in boiling water for 30 minutes. 
Then after 10 minutes, the broth should be drained, squeeze the thick and with the help of boiled water to restore its volume to 200 milliliters.
It is stored in the refrigerator for a maximum of two days, and you need to take it after a meal, one tablespoon 6 times a day. The decoction has a pronounced hemostatic, bactericidal, astringent properties and acts in a wide range of diseases, for overcoming of which such qualities are required.
Broth for external use
In 400 milliliters of water, three tablespoons of crushed plant roots are poured, the mixture is boiled for half an hour and infused for two hours. After straining, the decoction can be used in the form of wet compresses, lotions and washing to combat inflammation on the skin.
Cultivation of the cinder: planting and care
This herb is not capricious and is not very pretentious to the conditions of its growth, but some rules still need to be observed when it is cultivated.
Choice of location and lighting
In nature, the cindery feels great on the open spaces of the meadow, and among the bushes near the river bank. Therefore, in the garden, it develops equally well in sunny and slightly shaded areas. 
Substrate and fertilizer
Although this perennial grass does not make any special claims to the quality of the soil, it will nevertheless be grateful for the loose and fertile soil in the form of rapid growth and abundant flowering. Therefore, before planting the land does not interfere with fertilize with ashes and humus.
Sowing and reproduction
This plant is quite easily propagated by seeds. If you sow the seeds to a depth of about a centimeter in a well-loosened soil in late autumn, in spring you can see friendly shoots. However, the krovoklebka bloom only in the third year.
It does not tolerate transplantation, but it can be propagated by dividing, digging out in the spring or at the very end of summer its powerful rhizomes out of the ground and carefully dividing them into parts. Planted back into the ground, these parts of the rhizomes perfectly take root.
Watering and moisture
This plant, often growing in nature on the banks of rivers and near marshes, loves moist soil.
Important! Humidity of the surrounding air for the shelter drug is desirable not less than 60%.
Therefore, grass needs not so much abundant as constant watering so that the soil around it is constantly wet.
Features
The burner is not picky in temperature conditions and is not afraid of cold, showing resistance even to severe frosts. All kinds of pests and the overwhelming number of diseases are practically not dangerous for it.
Harvesting and storage of raw materials
All the most valuable substances of this plant are in its roots and rhizomes: they also serve as a medicinal raw material. They are usually dug out in late August - early September, when the fruiting period is nearing completion. 
Having dug the entire root completely and cleared it from the ground, it must be washed, cut into pieces about fifteen centimeters long and left to wither in the fresh air.
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After a few hours, the raw materials are sent to dry under the rays of the sun or, if the weather is wet, in a dry place like an attic. If artificial heating is used for drying, the temperature should not exceed 60 ° C - otherwise destruction of useful substances may follow.
This plant with an unattractive name, but beautiful in appearance and full of healing substances inside, occupies one of the leading places among the healing tools of traditional healers. More and more attention is paid to the blood donor drug and official medicine: extracts from the roots of this herb can already be purchased at pharmacies.
