Canadian small-peppercorns are often found in fields and in garden plots. It is known not only for its unusual beautiful appearance, but also for its excellent healing properties.
Plant description
Originally from North America, this perennial appeared in Europe more than 400 years ago. It belongs to the family Asteraceae and reaches 60 cm in height. He prefers to grow on sandy soil along the roads, along the shores of lakes, rivers, in gardens. The small peta canadian (photos of its unusual colors are placed in this article) can also act as a decorative plant. It is unpretentious, therefore, in natural conditions, this plant is found on the territory of Russia almost everywhere. The stem of the small-pebble is erect, stiff-haired, covered with slightly pubescent ash-green pointed leaves. The lower leaves have small denticles along the edges.
The flowering period lasts quite a long time - from June to September. Small flower baskets are collected in lush inflorescences and have a pale purple color with a yellow center. In place of flowers in the fall, fruits appear, which are oblong-shaped achenes with a crest of long hairs.
For medicinal purposes, the leaves, stems and flowers of this plant are collected at the time when the Canadian small-flowering blooms. A description of the preparation of various drugs is given in this article. Cut stems are hung in bunches under a canopy, where sunlight does not fall. In this case, it is best to harvest the upper part of the stem, since the lower part is too rough. Flowers are laid out in a thin layer on a sheet of paper. Dried raw materials can be stored for no more than a year. It is stored in a cardboard box, which is then stored in a dark, ventilated room.
Healing properties
Due to the content of flavonoids, tannin, tannins, resins and essential oils in this plant, the Canadian small sketter has a rather powerful therapeutic effect. This is one of the most effective astringents, hemostatic and anti-inflammatory drugs.
The ability of this plant to cleanse the body of lactic acid is used in the treatment of gout, rheumatism. The small skeleton can relieve joint pain and inflammation associated with diseases such as arthritis, arthrosis or polyarthritis. It is used for hemorrhoids and diarrhea of any etiology. The peculiarity of this plant is that the medicines prepared on its basis can be taken for a long time, because they are not addictive. Side effects were also not detected.
Application in traditional medicine
The form of the drug used depends on the specific diseases that are available. An infusion of small-grassed herbs is used to treat gout, arthrosis, dysentery, cystitis, prostatitis and various bleeding (nasal, intestinal, pulmonary, birth, dental, etc.).
The decoction helps with eye diseases, lichen and rash. Rinsing your hair with this product helps to strengthen it and grow quickly. Very popular with uterine bleeding is the essential oil, which is prepared from a plant of small canadian Canadian. Using it in just 5-10 drops has a very effective effect. In homeopathy, the essence of the fresh flowers of this plant is very much appreciated.
Alcohol tincture is suitable for the treatment of arthritis, hemorrhoids, with renal and uterine bleeding. It can be prepared independently or purchased at a pharmacy. It is recommended to dilute with water before use.
A very good effect is given by the Canadian small-pebble in combination with other medicinal herbs. For example, with rheumatoid polyarthritis, alcohol tincture with the addition of meadowsweet and boldo is used.
With endometriosis, an infusion with flowers of lavender, wormwood, meadowsweet, calendula, yarrow and small petal will help. Its preparation is quite simple - pour 4 tablespoons of the collection with boiling water (500 ml) and insist.
Recipes
- Infusion of small petals . Grind dry grass and pour boiling water (at the rate of 4 teaspoons of grass per glass of water), insist for 20 minutes, strain and drink one small cup 3 times a day.
- Alcohol tincture. For 250 ml of alcohol, 10 g of dried leaves of small petroleum are taken. Keep the container with this mixture for 7 days in a dark place. Take by adding 30 drops to half a glass of water twice a day.
- Decoction . To prepare it, 30 g of grass is taken, which is poured with a liter of boiling water and cooked over low heat for 15 minutes. Then the resulting broth is insisted for 3 hours and used as intended.
The petite canadian has no contraindications. It is not recommended to take funds based on it only for pregnant women.