Armaalakazia reaches a height of up to one or two meters, glistening bright red berries up to 1 cm in diameter, and large egg-shaped / cordate leaves reach a length of up to 90 cm in width and up to 80 cm in width. Decorative leaves are provided with special stomata that emit droplets of water at high humidity of air, therefore alocasia is often called a barometer.
In folk medicine, armaalakazia is known as a shamrock, because as soon as the fourth leaf appears, the older leaf begins to die. Armaalakaziya is considered a poisonous plant, since it contains mercuric chloride (mercuric chloride).
Home care
Armaalakaziya is thermophilic, the optimum temperature is 18-22 degrees. The plant requires moderate watering with warm soft water. Blossoms in the room conditions are rare, but it requires special attention: high content of potassium in dressing and lighting in the winter.
They multiply by dividing rhizomes or offspring during the spring period during transplantation.
Grow is recommended in spacious rooms, it can be as offices, shop windows, and winter gardens. Humidity of air at the same time must be high to prevent damage to the plant by a spider mite.
Grass and properties
Of the many types of alakasia, only armaalakaziya has miraculous therapeutic properties, strengthens the immune system, being the strongest biogenic stimulant and having high phytoncidal properties.
Unique properties of arma-lacacia are that it partially suppresses the cancer cell, thereby removing from the body cancerous toxicosis.
Anti-inflammatory, resorptive and analgesic medicinal actions are possessed by preparations, in particular alcohol tincture.
Only in small quantities, poison is a medicine. A vivid proof of this statement is armaalakaziya, containing a potent poison of the sulem (in dilute solutions used for disinfection).
Application in folk medicine
The recipe of the usual tincture from armaalocases is simple in making and applying. It is important that the raw materials are fresh. You can determine the readiness in the following way: after the appearance of the fourth leaf, the oldest one withers away, which begins to fade and turns yellow, and it is the source for the tincture.
To prepare an alcohol tincture for a half-liter of alcohol or vodka, grind one discarded leaf with a stem. The solution must be infused for ten days. Regularity of consumption - three times a day before meals, starting with one drop per tablespoon of water, increasing every day by drop. Bringing a serving up to 52 drops per spoon, proceed to reduce the dosage.
When treating with the help of folk remedies (homemade tinctures) the main thing is to listen to your body so that there is no overdose, and the medicine does not turn into poison. If you feel unwell, as if poisoning (nausea, dizziness, weakness in the legs, severe deterioration of the condition, etc.), interrupt the course of treatment, take a weak solution of manganese in milk for four days. Next, restore the regularity of intake by lowering the doses to one drop.
Tincture from armaalocasia has an analgesic effect for joint pains, myositis, osteochondrosis, thrombophlebitis, polyarthritis, hemorrhoids, psoriasis, allergies, and cures skin diseases. Recommend the use of the drug also in the treatment of various types of tumors, including malignant.
In the treatment of tumoral diseases, fibroids, the application of the tincture should proceed exactly according to the scheme: one drop (per 1 tablespoon of water), adding 1 drop each day, reaching 30 drops to continue taking without increasing the dosage until 100 g of tincture is finished. The second course of treatment should be held after a two-week break, and the third course - if necessary after 3 months.
In the treatment of erosion of the cervix and tumors, women are recommended douching with a composition consisting of a diluted tablespoon of 40% alcoholic tincture in 700 grams of water.
Experts of Chinese medicine recommend tincture from armaalocasia for various types of the disease from pains in the stomach and intestines to toothache, pneumonia and tuberculosis.
Also tincture can easily be lubricated (not rubbing into the skin) sore spots with a moistened cotton swab. However, even after such an easy procedure of external application of the tincture, it is necessary to ensure that it does not get on the mucous membrane, wash hands thoroughly and drink sweet tea.
Compresses with tincture of armaalocase are imposed depending on the disease. So, in the treatment of mastopathy and thyroid nodules, it is suggested to apply compresses daily for 7-5 days for 4-5 hours. After a break of 2-3 days continue the course until complete recovery. When treating patients with swollen veins on their legs, a 3-day procedure is carried out: a well-moistened napkin is applied to diseased veins, and on top of the compress paper, bandaging everything with an elastic bandage. During treatment, it is advisable to move a little, it is better to lie by placing your feet on the pillows so that their level is above your head. After that, for three months, lubricate the veins with tincture of armaalocasia for the night.
Not only the tincture of the leaves of the armaalocasia has miraculous properties, the treatment also uses the crushed root-tuber of the plant, which is applied for the speedy healing to various tumors, including malignant ones. Armaalakaziya grass and its properties are valued all over the world.
Attention, before preparing any folk recipes using the herb armaalakaziya consult with your doctor.