Medicinal plant goldenrod - a golden rod (Solidá go virgá urea), a family of astroves. The people call it still as: golden wound grass, bone, goldfish, life-giving, centipedes, goldfish, gulls, iron ore. Healing is part of the plant, which is located above the ground (above-ground). It is worth considering the medicines and methods of using the goldenrod in medicine.
The goldenrod is a medicinal plant.
Plant goldenrod - is a perennial herbaceous plant, sometimes it can be a shrub. In height, it reaches 1 meter, with a straight stem, the leaves are arranged alternately, the lower leaves are narrowed, and the upper leaves are sessile. Inflorescences of pyramidal form, yellow, odor weak. The flowering of the golden rod begins in August, and ends in October. Just in this period, its healing properties are manifested. The golden hawk likes sunny places, which is why it grows on open slopes, forest edges, glades.
The process of collecting and stocking medicinal raw materials.
As it was said above, in August flowering of the goldenrod begins, at this moment the healing properties are acquired. This applies only to the above-ground parts of the goldenrod. Therefore, the leaves are at the top for collection. Dry in the shade, in a well-ventilated place. Active active components of the plant, which provide its unique properties - tannin, flavonoids, saponins, essential oil.
Pharmacological properties, use in official medicine.
Zolotarnik - a medicinal product, is widely used in medicine. Very often it is used to rinse the kidneys, the bladder to eliminate inflammation. Used for diseases of the skin, liver. In addition, the decoction of the goldenrod helps in the normalization and acceleration of metabolism. In Germany, the goldenrod is recommended by specialists for preventive and therapeutic processes of urolithiasis, with inflammatory processes of the urinary tract. That's only this method of treatment is suitable only for patients who do not suffer from renal and heart failure. Goldenrod is used in the form of broths. In addition, it is part of a variety of phyto-tea.
Application of the goldenrod.
Since ancient times in Russia they used the infusion of the goldenrod in order to treat cholelithiasis and nephrolithiasis, the processes of inflammation of the bladder, moreover, as a diuretic and analgesic. The infusion of this plant helps in the treatment of rheumatism, gout, cholecystitis, eliminates stomach pain and intestinal disorders. It is also useful for the treatment of dropsy, night enuresis, pyelonephritis, cystitis. Zolotarnik can help with edema, pertussis, diarrhea, and treats asthma and tuberculosis.
Application in homeopathy.
Goldenrod is used as a homeopathic remedy. It is prepared from fresh flowers. Homeopathic preparation - drops, taken several times throughout the day. It is used to treat chronic kidney diseases, from rheumatic pains and minor swelling of the glands.
Application in folk medicine.
A goldenrod is common in folk medicine. It is used to treat a variety of diseases: with night incontinence of urine, for the treatment of skin diseases, gout, rheumatism, urinary system. The golden rod is an "assistant" with asthma, whooping cough. If the freshly cut and slightly mashed leaves of the goldenrod are applied to the wound with pus or the gums that are inflamed, they will heal better.
Methods of manufacturing medicines from the goldenrod.
In order to prepare an infusion of goldenrod, it is necessary to take 1 tablespoon of finely chopped parts of a medicinal plant. Pour the herb ½ liter of boiling water in enameled dishes. Leave the medication insisted all night, drain in the morning. Infusion is taken half an hour before a meal, 2/3 cup three times a day.
The recipe is infused with a golden rod to treat chronic nephritis: 2 tablespoons of ground raw material requires half a liter of water. Boil the raw material for 10 minutes, and then let it brew for about an hour. Strain. Apply infusion recommended 30 minutes before meals, four times a day. The dose is 100 ml.
Decoction for the treatment of nephrolithiasis. In order to prepare the broth, you need 1 tablespoon of crushed medicinal raw material to pour 1 cup of boiling water and hold for 5 minutes over low heat. Infuse the broth for 3 hours, then drain. The medicine is taken 2 tablespoons three times a day.
Tea made from goldenrod. For 2 teaspoons of herbs you need 14 liters of cold water, pour the plant with water and bring to a boil. Brew tea. Wait 2 minutes. You can immediately steal the grass with boiling water and insist 10 minutes. If there are no contraindications, you need to drink 3 cups daily, to prevent a variety of diseases of the bladder and kidneys.
Side effects from the use of medicines based on plants.
According to the results of today's data, the goldenroot plant has no side effects. But nevertheless, before the beginning of treatment it is necessary to consult with the expert about the presence of contraindications.