Badan is an Asian mountain plant, grows at an altitude of up to 2700 m. It occurs within the alpine, subalpine and forest zones. It grows in southern Siberia, the Western Sayan and mountain ranges of the Baikal region. The plant with its wide leaves completely covers the soil, and in places forms huge thickets. The healing properties of frankincense have been known since ancient times.
The leaves and root of this unique plant contain a huge amount of tannins, thanks to these substances, the raw materials were used to make tannic extracts. These extracts were actively used for the production of various types of skin. Previously, fishing nets and tarpaulins were impregnated with the juice from the root of the plant, which significantly extended the service life. But not only for industrial purposes used incense, but also in food.
Russians, Buryats and Mongols are not rumored to know the healing properties of frankincense. Medicinal drinks called “black teas” are prepared from the leaves. Ancient people ate the root of the incense. It contains many starchy substances that nourish and relieve hunger.
Badan: properties and composition
Both leaves and root have healing properties. In all parts of the plant there are many essential oils, resins and tannins. Infusions, elixirs and suspensions from overwintered leaves help lower blood pressure, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, have a beneficial effect on the heart muscle, give strength, relieve fatigue and increase performance.
Scientists have found that frankincense has anti-radiation and antitumor properties. During experimental studies, it was found that alcoholic infusions from leaves and rhizomes inhibit the development of malignant formations by 50%. The experiments were carried out on animals: they were first infected, and then watered with a healing infusion. Those animals that took the extract survived.
Researchers in this area have isolated a galenic drug from the plant , which contribute to the destruction of cancerous activity. In pharmaceuticals, dry powder with immunostimulating, antibacterial, adaptogenic and anti-stress action is made from “black” overwintered leaves. The healing properties of frankincense are unique and are widely used in various fields.
Due to the astringent effect, medicinal decoctions are made from rhizomes, which are taken orally for diarrhea of varying severity, enterocolitis and dysentery. Also, the tool helps well with periodontal disease, gum disease, decoction rinse the oral cavity several times a day. It is widely used in gynecology, it stops bleeding, treats inflammation of the appendages and fibroma, normalizes the menstrual cycle.
At home, you can prepare a liquid extract from this valuable raw material and use it as a medicine. Taken 30 gr. chopped herbs, poured with hot water (200 gr.), the mixture must be boiled until part of the liquid evaporates. The finished infusion is filtered and taken 30 drops twice a day.
The healing properties of frankincense will help women suffering from heavy and painful menstruation. For douching, you need to prepare a solution from a tablespoon of plant extract (liquid infusion) and warm water (10 g.). Every day for a month, douche several times a day.
In Tibet, rhizome infusions are used for diseases of the kidneys, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract. Mongolian alternative medicine recommends it for toxicosis and vomiting. In addition, decoctions can be used as an anti-febrile and disinfectant. Dry rhizomes are added to soups, flour and salads. Powder from a dry mixture accelerates the healing of ulcers and wounds.