Currently, many resort to traditional medicine, in particular, to the therapeutic qualities of plants. Among the latter, red root, which has a lot of useful qualities, enjoys considerable popularity. By the way, it has other names - forgotten / tea penny, bear / blood root. Its place of growth is limited to the highlands of Altai. It is called red due to its shade. From ancient times, the Siberians decoction of it is considered as ordinary as we have simple tea.
What does it look like
The red root is a perennial herb growing up to 25-85 cm. Bright green leaves, which are 500 mm long and 150 mm wide, have the shape of an oblong ellipse. Rhizomes are colored red, thanks to this the plant received such a nickname. The inflorescence brush consists of 10-30 nearby flowers of lilac or purple. The plant blooms in June and July.
Composition
Bear root is rich in the following components that are important for the human body:
- Catechins.
- Tannins (not more than 20%).
- Flavonoids (quercetin, hyperoside, polystachoside and rhamnopyranoside).
- Amino acids.
- Macronutrients (iron, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper).
- Polysaccharides.
- Vitamin C.
- Selenium.
- Xanthones (magniferin, isomangiferin).
- Pectin substances.
- Carotene.
- Alkaloids (cytisine).
The properties
The components of the healing plant are used for diseases of the nervous system, heart and blood vessels, leukemia, cancerous tumors, fibromyomas, prostate adenomas and prostatitis, inflammation of the reproductive organs and some other ailments. Infusion of red root is an excellent immunostimulating and painkiller. Its constant use helps to strengthen the vascular system, restore the functioning of the digestive system and intestines, as well as stimulate the body. Forgotten penny is good for ENT diseases, because it is endowed with expectorant qualities.
Indications for use
The plant has a general strengthening and prophylactic effect. It is used in cases where a representative of the stronger sex already has any pathology. However, tea penny is a dietary supplement, not a drug. Therefore, it is used as an adjuvant enhancing the prescribed drug treatment. The substances contained in the healing plant prevent the appearance of certain disorders of the body, leading to unpleasant diagnoses. This is due to the fact that the blood root has a positive effect on the restoration of the normal functioning of the body.
Positive properties
The effect of a forgotten penny is that due to it normalization of blood circulation in the reproductive system occurs and premature ejaculation is suppressed. The components stimulate the process of blood flow to the male organ, which entails the stability of an erection. As a result of the adoption of the red root in men, sensitivity increases, strength and vitality are added.
It is worth noting that the supplement is not fast-acting. A positive effect is observed after several weeks of continuous use. For this reason, a course of treatment with a drug lasting at least one month should be carried out. Many men at the end of the whole course note the elimination of the problem with premature ejaculation and increased erectile function.
Contraindications
This medicinal herb has absolutely no toxic elements. In this regard, it can be used by almost everyone and without obstacles. The medicinal properties of the red root have been described above, on contraindications - further. Therefore, we advise you to consider the conditions in which it is forbidden to use this tool:
- Pathological defects of the brain or liver.
- Thrombophlebitis in the anamnesis.
- With traumatic brain injuries.
- Until adulthood.
- Depending on alcohol.
- In case of personal incompatibility or hypersensitivity to grass substances.
The bear root has no other contraindications, but before taking it at home, it is important to get the advice of your doctor.
Harm and side effects
Prior to use, it is very important to read the instructions for the red root. If you drink tea penny without observing permissible doses, there is a risk of allergies, swelling, headaches and a sensation of an unpleasant load in the liver. In case of an overdose, a person may feel sick, the head will hurt, he will become irritable.
It is strictly forbidden to jointly take tea penny and any antibiotic, because its action can become negative for the body. But if it is not possible to completely exclude a potent drug, then it is necessary to minimize its use.
Benefits for Men's Health
Here's what red root is good for men:
- It has a positive effect on men's health.
- Blood root increases male libido and is a way to prevent impotence.
- Helps prevent prostatitis, adenoma, dropsy, pyelonephritis and cystitis.
- It normalizes the immune system and increases resistance to viruses and bacteria. Meanwhile, strengthening immunity favorably affects the overall health of a person and his tone.
- Increases physical endurance, quickly resumes power reserve after heavy loads.
- The red root for men of mature age is used as a systematic treatment for diseases of the respiratory system.
- Increases hemoglobin content, removes symptoms of anemia.
- An infusion of tea penny establishes the work of the digestive tract, relieves diarrhea, and it is also an excellent diuretic.
What types are produced
The red root, the use of which is in demand among the male part of the population, is effective regardless of its form of release - whether it is a decoction from a plant, a dietary supplement, tea or alcohol tincture. Bear root balm is also available. Do not forget that before use it is necessary to take into account all the properties and contraindications of the red root.
Tablets
Tablets are used in the treatment and prevention of prostatitis, adenoma, lower potency and urological disorders. The easiest option is to buy pills based on tea penny. According to the instructions, the red root for men in the form of tablets should be used as follows: 1 piece in the process of eating 2 times a day. Then interrupt for 30 days. If necessary, the course can be resumed. The use of tablets is quite convenient, since they are accurate dosage.
Tea
If you have vitamin deficiency, a cold or lack of vitality, then the use of tea will be a great solution. A hot drink can be diluted with honey or milk. The permissible dose is 2 glasses per day. You can buy ready-made tea powder or make a drink at home. You need to brew one teaspoon of crushed bear root in a cup of hot water, let stand for 25 minutes and consume for 3-4 doses during the day. The duration of the course is 30 days, then a pause of 10-20 days, if necessary, repeat the course.
Decoction or infusion
The infusion regulates the functioning of the genital, respiratory and circulatory systems, and also takes care of maintaining the proper water-salt balance. This drink can replace tea in your diet. If desired, it can be diluted with honey or milk.
Cooking method:
- Pour 1000 ml of hot water and simmer in a thermos for 60 minutes no more than 40 grams of crushed blood root.
- Strain and drink 150-250 ml twice a day for 30 days. The pass between courses of treatment is 60 days.
There is another recipe for making a decoction. It is necessary to take 10 grams of crushed forgotten penny, pour into a container and pour one glass of cooled boiled water. Keep on fire until boiling, and then in a water bath - half an hour. Strain and add another glass of hot liquid. Drink 2 large spoons before meals three times a day, the duration of the course is a month. A break in therapy is not less than two months.
Microclysters from infusion
Microclysters from a forgotten penny are used for acute forms of prostatitis, impotence and adenoma in the male population, as well as for myoma in the fairer sex. It is necessary to fill in 1 small spoon of red root powder with hot water, pour it all in a thermos and hold for 12 hours, and then strain.
The microclyster procedure is done at the beginning and at the end of the day. One enema should contain 100 ml of broth, which should be heated to 36 degrees. The course of treatment is 10 days.
Red root tincture
Tincture has a tonic and stimulating effect on the state of the body. It eliminates vitamin deficiency, improves the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, heart and supports the health of the genital area.
To experience the properties of red root, you should limit yourself to 50 drops of tincture three times a day with food. First you need to dilute the remedy in ½ cup of water. This must be done so that alcohol does not irritate the mucous membranes of the digestive and genitourinary systems.
The duration of therapy should not be longer than 90 days, it is important not to ignore the body's response to tincture. The pause between therapy should be at least 2 weeks, then treatment can be resumed. The ideal option is to conduct 4 courses of using tea penny in 365 days.
Not always purchased tincture satisfies the quality of the buyer. In such cases, you can do it yourself.
Recipe number 1. What you need: 50 grams of dried healing root, 1 liter of vodka.
How to cook:
- Grind the dried root and pour in a 40-degree alcoholic beverage.
- Close the container and let it brew in a dark place for 2 weeks.
- Stir the fluid periodically.
This tincture perfectly strengthens the immune system. Take a small spoon before meals three times a day.
Recipe number 2. From vodka and fresh red root leaves.
How to cook:
- Take a container of 1 liter and half fill with chopped leaves.
- Pour vodka.
- Close the container and send to insist in a dark place for 15 days.
- Then strain.
Tincture can be used to improve the general condition of the body. Dosage - a small spoon three times a day after eating. The duration of the course is 1.5 months.
Recipe number 3.
What you need: 60 grams of the dried root of a forgotten penny, 600 ml of vodka.
How to cook:
- Shredded roots pour alcohol.
- Keep 2 weeks in a cool, dark place.
- At the end, strain.
It is recommended to use the male half of the population with a diagnosis of "adenoma". The dosage can be limited to 10 drops diluted in 60 ml of liquid. Take 60 minutes before meals.
Procurement and storage of raw materials
Bear root usually grows in cool climates on moist soil rich in minerals. Therefore, it is found along river banks, in meadows and in forests of Altai, the Far East, Siberia and Central Asia. If you want to personally find the red root, then this will not be easy, since it is a rare plant.
For medicinal purposes, use the aboveground and underground parts of tea penny. The upper one is cut, cleaned from the ground and put to dry in a dark, dry place. Of course, you can keep the tea penny raw, but in this case, the storage time in the refrigerator will not exceed 30 days.
Rhizomes begin to collect after the plant fades - from the end of August to the beginning of the first month of autumn. Moreover, the roots must be taken exclusively from adult plants, since they are already formed. The underground parts must be thoroughly cleaned of soil, crushed and dried. They are stored in dried form for about 3 years, provided that it is a dry ventilated place.
The healing properties of red root have a powerful therapeutic effect. Its extracts, containing a lot of useful vitamins and minerals, are able to normalize the work of the male body.