Nature is a great gift given to us by higher powers. From the very beginnings of human existence, traditional medicine was known. At the level of self-preservation instinct, people were forced to independently provide each other with medical care for various diseases. He had to seek remedies in the environment. Life-saving remedies were plants and herbs that help fight malaise.
Experience and rich knowledge of healing have been accumulated for centuries, and then passed on to descendants. Many folk recipes using herbs have a long history. In ancient Russia, the main medicinal plants were nettle, chamomile, St. John's wort and common thistle. The latter will be discussed in today's article. This is an outstanding shrub that has several names: the sacred vitex, the Abraham tree, and others. In the East, he is called the king-tree and is believed to have useful properties.
Spread
The common rod belongs to endangered species, and therefore is listed in the Red Book. Currently, its habitat is quite extensive: it grows in closed protected areas of the Crimea, on the highlands of the Caucasus, in the Krasnodar Territory, Iran, Asia Minor and the Balkans. It is a tree-like shrub reaching 8 meters in height.
In personal plots, it began to be cultivated since 1570. The shrub grown near the house does not reach even half a meter. It is unpretentious to the soil, so it can often be seen even in rocky and loamy areas. The tree is densely covered with flowers, which are collected in small inflorescences.
The color palette is diverse: violet, white, blue, purple. In early autumn (September), the plant begins to bear fruit. Fruits of a black shade are rather large. The tree belongs to plants long-livers, its average age is 60 years.
Harvesting
Almost all parts are medicinal raw materials: young shoots with leaves (they are harvested in June for the third year after planting), bark and branches (autumn, spring), flowers (during the period of active flowering) and the fruits of the common rod, which begin to be removed in September- October when they reach their maximum maturity. The harvested crop is subjected to thorough drying in the open air or in specialized apparatuses with a suitable temperature regime (not higher than 40 ° C).
Biochemical composition
All parts of the plant to one degree or another are rich in flavonoids, tannins, trace elements, alkaloids and various vitamins. The leaves and fruits of the common barberry contain rare essential oils, which contain valuable components: palmitic, formic, butyric, caproic and acetic acids, as well as sabien, pinene, quinone, camphor.
There is a lot of vitamin C in the leaves. As you know, ascorbic acid prevents the development of bacteria and increases the body's defenses. Seeds containing an identical list of nutrients are considered equally valuable. Due to its unique composition, these plants are deservedly considered a tree of longevity.
Folk and traditional pharmaceuticals receive from it medicinal drugs (infusions, decoctions), which have hormone-like, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial and sedative effects. Herbal medicine helps relieve heat, establish the production of sex hormones, eliminate pathogenic microbes and remove excess fluid.
pharmachologic effect
The common rod receives positive reviews from patients. Many noted that after course therapy it was possible to normalize the functional activity of the digestive tract and strengthen the immune system. Herbal preparations based on herbs are used for nervous disorders.
Tincture relieves headache, dizziness and pain in the heart. At all times, seeds were used as a therapeutic drug for malignant pathologies and sexually transmitted diseases. A useful property is explained by the content of active substances that beneficially affect the epidermis, kill harmful microorganisms and tone the epithelium. In the complex, common barley extract is taken for chlamydia and trichomoniasis.
From time immemorial, folk Aesculapius of the East has been treating with a potion a disease of internal organs (liver, pancreas, spleen), as well as cleansing kidneys and gall bladder from stones. Alcoholic extracts from fruits have an antidepressant effect, help relieve stress and improve mood. Nstoy shown to men suffering from impotence. Decoctions are used for malaria and gonorrhea. Compresses are made of flowers or added to the bathroom, as flowers improve the quality of the skin and fight various inflammations.
Fruits of a common bar in gynecology
For centuries, traditional medicine has been actively using this plant in the gynecological field. The unique healers Hippocrates (in the 4th century BC) mentioned the unique properties of the Vitex of the Holy. Modern homeopaths recommend taking tincture for menstrual irregularities and pronounced manifestations of PMS (irritation, headache, apathy, anxiety, depression, discomfort in the chest).
The fruits of the common stick in gynecology have proven themselves perfectly. The tincture of this plant is considered the best natural analogue of estrogen. The grass restores the reproductive system and helps women with hormonal imbalances and endocrine diseases. It is an excellent pituitary stimulator and regulates the production of progesterone, thereby normalizing the cycle.
It is simply necessary in the treatment of infertility. Even, it would seem, in the most advanced cases, shows positive results due to the stimulation of ovulatory function. The plant is especially effective in combination with angelica. Helps to cure mastitis, polyps, endometriosis, mastopathy, cysts and adnexitis. It is advisable to use with a red brush and a pine forest for a long time.
Common rod: contraindications and side effects
In clinical trials, it turned out that the plant is completely non-toxic and practically harmless. However, for safety reasons, you should not take drugs based on it during the period of gestation and lactation. The drug is not prescribed when using oral contraceptives, as it reduces their effect. An ordinary rod can provoke an allergy, especially if there is a predisposition, skin rashes, nausea and migraine. If at least one symptom appears, it is advisable to refuse to take it.
Method of use
Ready-made drugs are sold in the pharmacy network in the form of tablets, capsules, tea and infusion. The pharmacological effect of the combined herbal drug is quite extensive. Common rod is prescribed for early ejaculation, impotence, depression, increased libido and gynecological diseases. In addition, tincture is used as a hormonal and antitumor agent.
It is not difficult to prepare a healing solution at home. We will need Vitex fruits (50 g) and pure alcohol 70% (500 ml). Grind the fruits in a coffee grinder and mix with alcohol. Leave in a thermos for two weeks. Before taking, you should strain the solution and drink a dessert spoon three times a day. The duration of therapy is at least three months.
Seed extract
The following recipe is indicated for prolonged depression and mental disorders. Indications for use are diseases of the spleen and liver. The infusion is done like this: leaves (15 g) and Vitex seeds (5 g) are poured with a glass of boiling water and boiled for about two minutes. The dishes are covered with a towel and insisted for half an hour. The finished extract is taken 30 g 15 minutes before meals 4 times a day.
Soothing Leaf Infusion
An ordinary rod, the instruction of which informs people that it helps to cope with insomnia and heart failure, can be prepared from herbal tea. You will need the following ingredients: a tablespoon of lemon balm, Vitex leaves, peppermint and hop cones. From the prepared collection take 30 gr. and stir in a glass of boiling water. Insist for about an hour, filter and consume ¼ cup - five times a day.
Opinions of people
Prutniak ordinary reviews from experts and ordinary patients regularly receive in a positive manner. Women were delighted with the therapeutic effect. Natural medicine has helped many to normalize the menstrual cycle and eliminate uncomfortable sensations. Men were also pleasantly surprised by the result. With the help of the drug, it was possible to restore potency and eliminate problems with ejaculation. In addition, the drug rarely causes negative effects and is well tolerated.