About the marsh Sabelnik, or the dekop, the five-leafed, is known from the manuscripts of the seventeenth century. Even in those ancient times, it was used as a healing tool, giving a person strength and energy, as a medicine for healing wounds and ailments.
Medicinal properties and composition of sabelnik
Although all the healing properties of this plant are not yet fully understood, it is possible to note its well-known and multifaceted unique properties.
Sabelnik is a treasure trove of active healing substances that positively affect metabolism and the general condition of a person:
- Vitamin C (protection against infections and colds);
- flavonoids (useful for the liver and capillaries);
- carotene (the strongest antioxidant effect);
- saponins (tone up, promote coughing);
- beneficial organic acids;
- specific essential oil;
- macro-and micronutrients;
- tannins (prevention of inflammation in the digestive tract; removal of toxins and toxins);
- tar, mucus, frozen bark juice.
Did you know? The mention of the amazing properties of the marsh cinquefoil is found in the manuscripts of the seventeenth century. But to this day, the study of all the medicinal qualities of this plant continues.
These elements, in addition to the above:
- they help to remove excess salts from the body, which prevents certain joint diseases;
- lead to improved joint mobility and strengthening of cartilage, thus helping with arthritis and arthrosis, osteochondrosis, polyarthritis, intervertebral hernia, gout, osteoporosis, and many others;
- improve the composition of the blood and blood circulation, thereby having a positive effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular system and the whole organism;
In addition to the cinquefoil, oregano (oregano), chervil, cumin, rocambol, melon, sucker, sour and buttercups also have a positive effect on the state of the cardiovascular system.
- increase hemostasis and help prevent and stop bleeding;
- accelerate tissue repair and thus help their faster healing after injuries and violations of wholeness;
- being a natural analgesic, reduces joint and muscle pain;
- have anti-inflammatory effect, and therefore the cinquefoil is used in the removal of inflammation in the diseases of the oral cavity and respiratory tract, is also used in the treatment of gynecological ailments;
For gynecological diseases, yarrow, bathing, Kalanchoe pinotum, white acacia, royal jelly, chamomile, cloves, hops are used.
- they show a heat-lowering and diaphoretic effect, reducing the temperature and speeding up the general healing.
Sabelnik is used internally and externally.
Internally used in:
- rheumatism;
- tuberculosis;
- acute respiratory illnesses;
- diarrhea and other stomach disorders;
- obesity.
Externally used with:
- ulcers;
- injuries, bruises and bleeding wounds;
- gout;
- radiculitis
Important! In order not to harm your health, you need to collect the sabelnik away from industrial enterprises, landfills, highways and railway tracks.
Rules for the procurement of therapeutic raw materials
The cinquefoil grows in swamps and wet soils: coastal thicket, swampy meadows, along the banks of overgrown small rivers. When harvesting this plant, you must take into account some important features. They are as follows: the medicinal qualities are on the leaves and on the roots of the plant, however, it depends on what time of year the harvest depends on whether the roots or leaves are suitable for harvesting.
Other plants also have medicinal properties, such as lungwort, laconosa, savory, white silverweed, marsh wild rosemary, peppermint, anise, and cholstyanka.
Terms and conditions for collecting herbs
In the rhizomes are concentrated the most useful substances, however, to save them as much as possible, you need to follow certain rules when collecting:
- The most favorable time for gathering is early spring or late autumn. In early spring, the above-ground part of the sabelnik is still “sleeping”, and the rhizome does not give up its substances to it, and in late autumn, when the green part of the plant withered, the rhizome accumulated a lot of nutrients for the winter and early spring period;
- should take into account such factors as the lunar tide and ebb. Harvesting should be done when the moon is decreasing - during this period the plant sap is collected in the rhizome, thereby increasing its medicinal value
- you need to collect exactly the rhizome, i.e., the underground part of the stem, it has a dark brown or black color, as well as many "nodules" and roots, diverging in different directions;
- Should be taken young, the upper part of the rhizome - from her outside a lighter shade, and inside a greenish. The young part, as a rule, is about half a meter long.
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As for the leaves, there is a different time and the way they are collected:
- they must be harvested in mid-July, when the flowers start to bloom;
- collection is made in the period of the new moon, when the greatest amount of juice is accumulated in the "green";
- collect only the upper parts of plants, leaves located near the water are susceptible to damage by harmful microorganisms.
Did you know? The length of the cinquefoil can reach one meter.
How to dry sabelnik
The process of drying the deco is simple, but the drying of the rhizomes and leaves has its own characteristics, which we describe below.
Rhizomes
- Collected cut off the young parts of rhizomes rinse well in running water and cut off all the side roots with a knife.
- Fresh raw materials detail into pieces of 2-3 cm, spread out in a single layer on cardboard or plywood, you can on thick paper and wrap in the sun so that it is well blown by the breeze.
- The dried pieces are then finally dried in the sun or in a dryer, it is possible in the oven or oven, but the temperature should not be more than 40 degrees.
- The readiness of the raw material is determined by fragility - when pressed, the pieces should break, if bent - the marriage.
Important! Before using a sabelnik it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Leaves
Directly drying is performed in a shaded place blown in by the breeze (on the balcony, veranda or under an awning), on cardboard or thick paper, and in order to prevent maturation, the raw material must be periodically mixed.
How to cook and how to take the tincture of almond on alcohol
Alcohol tincture is considered the most effective medicine on the basis of sabelnik.
Alcohol tincture of sabelnik are of two types:
- From the roots.
- From the roots and stems with leaves.
Recipe
Tincture of the roots.
- Crush the roots of the plant to one centimeter by the number of 2 tbsp. spoons.
- Pour into a liter jar at the rate of filling it in a third.
- Pour into a jar half a liter of 40% vodka or alcohol diluted to such strength.
- Well corked.
- Insist 21 days in a place inaccessible to light, shaking from time to time.
- To drain.
Video: how to prepare a tincture of sabelnik.
Drink one diluted - 50 ml of water per 1 tbsp. spoonful of tincture three times a day before meals no more than 20-25 days. If necessary, repeat the course after a week pause.
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Tincture of the roots and the aerial parts.
- 100 g of dry ingredients (root, leaves and stems) mix in the ratio of two parts of rhizomes to one part of the leaves and stems.
- The resulting composition pour 0.5 liters of alcohol.
- Insist in a warm place inaccessible to light for at least two weeks.
- Filter, pour into small glass dishes and keep clogged.
Regimen for prophylaxis
To prevent diseases and improve immunity, take a tincture one tablespoon twice a day for twenty days. During the course of the reception to take breaks for three days.
Features of tincture and treatment of diseases
Especially effective tincture is used in the treatment of salt deposits in the cervical spine, arthritis, arthrosis, rheumatism, as well as flu and cold. After treatment in the human body, metabolism accelerates, slags leave and immunity increases.
With arthritis, the gentian, veronica officinalis, echinacea, crassula, marigolds, burdock leaves, aspen, Indian onion, wild rosemary, creeping couch grass, bay leaf, mordovnik, willow, enoteru, adam root, starwort, lilac, comfrey help.
With flu and cold
With these ailments, tincture from the roots of a five-leaf leaf will help. Her recipe and regimen are described in detail above.
For treating stomach problems
In the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract also help aloe and honey, goldenrod, Jerusalem artichoke, cress, yucca, Lyubka double-leaf, dodder.
It will also help with problems with the reproductive system:
- grind 2 tbsp. spoon spoons;
- Pour crushed root with half a liter of good vodka or alcohol diluted in half with boiled water;
- insist three weeks in a place devoid of light, shaking daily. Sign of readiness - dark brown color of the composition;
- to drain.
Immediately before taking dissolve a tablespoon of the composition in a quarter glass of water and drink. The course of reception is twenty days. If it is necessary to continue the treatment, pause for three days and continue.
When ill joints
This drink will help relieve pain and begin the restoration of joint tissue:
- one tablespoon of raw materials pour a glass of boiling water;
- one hour to insist in a thermos;
- cool and strain.
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To normalize pressure
The drug from the decode tends to lower blood pressure. To do this, use water infusion:
- 5 g of powdered rhizomes poured into a thermos;
- pour 800 ml of the coolest boiling water, close;
- insist day;
- strain through a double layer of gauze.
Important! If at the beginning of the use of sabelnik there is a worsening of the condition in the form of pressure surges, headaches, exacerbation of the underlying disease - stop the treatment immediately and consult a doctor.
Contraindications tinctures
There are no special restrictions in the long-term use of sabelnik, however, it is better not to use it:
- during pregnancy and in the initial period of lactation;
- children under five;
- with individual intolerance sabelnik.
Normalization of blood pressure also contribute to: cantaloupe melon, champignons, plum, gooseberry, basil, beet leaves, mint, celandine.
Experienced herbalists say that cinquefoil is a herb from thousands of ailments and, if properly used, can heal any ailment. And there is a great deal of truth in this - the beneficial properties of the plant successfully heal many ailments.
