Flax flax vulgaris is a plant that is not used at all in official medicine, but is actively used by healers and herbalists. It turns out that this herb has many useful properties: it actively helps with digestive problems, treats many diseases of the skin, is effective in the treatment of urolithiasis and cholelithiasis. And what is interesting, being a poisonous plant, common flax flax has an antidote effect.
Alternative medicine offers recipes for many tinctures, ointments, decoctions and lotions based on the above plants. To find this grass is not a problem, because it grows almost everywhere: near roads, in fields, motherwort, clogs in gardens.
Common flax: description
This plant is popularly known under different names: female flax,
snapdragon, wild flax, gill, shoemaker, branchial. Common flax flax differs in the following characteristics:
- herbaceous plant, perennial;
- leaves are smooth but sharp;
- yellow flowers;
- minimum height - 30 cm;
- maximum height - about 60 cm;
- straight stem, on which only a few branches grow;
- fruits - capsules oblong with winged seeds;
- flowering period - summer months;
- has toxic properties;
- has an unpleasant odor.
It is on the meadows and sandy banks of the rivers, wastelands and fringes, along the roads common flax grows. The family to which the plant belongs is called Norichnikovye.
The healing composition of flax grass is distinguished by the following beneficial substances:
- peganin alkaloid;
- flavonoid glycosides;
- ascorbic;
- tannins;
- phytosterol;
- carotene;
- saponins;
- minerals;
- pectins;
- resins;
- mucus;
- organic acids.
Flaxseed grass seeds contain about 35% fatty oil. Glycosides during the hydrolysis process release paraffins and hydrocyanic acid.
Useful properties of flax grass
This plant has extremely high healing properties. Flax grass is distinguished by such properties as:
- anthelmintic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- painkiller;
- expectorant;
- restorative;
- diuretic;
- sweatshops;
- choleretic;
- antihemorrhoids;
- acts as a strong laxative;
- regulates the functional activity of the stomach.
Interesting information about the plant: flax grass has strong toxic properties. But healers in alternative medicine actively use it as an antidote, because it has a detoxifying effect and neutralizes poisons.
It should be noted that the common flax has not yet been fully studied. Experts have discovered in its composition the alkaline peganin. It turns out that this substance is able to affect the heart rate and lower blood pressure.
In official medicine, flax grass is not used.
Common flax: application
Herbal medicine is the main branch of application of the above plants. Thanks to its healing properties, it is actively used for general strengthening of the body, and is also an excellent anti-inflammatory agent and promotes expectoration.
In addition, common flax, according to old herbalists, increases potency in men and treats menstrual irregularities in women. Also, this plant strengthens hair and relieves various types of pain.
Flax grass is especially effective for skin diseases. On its basis, special lotions are made from lichen, acne, dermatitis, fungal skin lesions, furunculosis and diathesis.
Indications for the use of flax grass
In alternative medicine, common flax is used to treat many diseases. The use of the above plants is carried out for such diseases:
- dropsy;
- enuresis;
- hair loss;
- gastroduodenitis;
- stomach ulcer;
- abscesses;
- eczema;
- diathesis;
- constipation;
- helminthic invasion;
- urolithiasis disease;
- flatulence;
- angina;
- dermatitis;
- scrofula;
- hernia;
- hemorrhoids;
- jaundice;
- itching
- cystitis.
The common flax grass has a restorative, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, laxative and expectorant effect.
Dosage Forms of Flax Grass
Common flax flax is actively used in alternative medicine, especially in herbal medicine. For the manufacture of medicinal products, if necessary, external or internal use, this plant is harvested during the flowering period. In most cases, the healing potion is dried outdoors, but special drying can be used. But then the room needs to be ventilated, because the plant has an unpleasant odor.
Flax grass is made from herbs for medicinal purposes:
- decoctions;
- tinctures;
- ointments;
- make lotions and baths.
Prescriptions for medicinal products from flax grass
- Making an ointment for treating affected skin areas: the crushed grass is poured with 70% alcohol (in a 2: 1 ratio) and infused for a day. Then added to this tincture of lard in the amount of 10 parts. The ointment should be kept in a water bath until the alcohol has completely evaporated.
- An effective tincture of constipation is prepared as follows: pour a glass of flax grass with the same amount of vodka, insist for several hours. The healers recommend using this tincture with a teaspoon before bedtime.
- According to herbalists, tincture, which is prepared from half a liter of vodka and 50 grams of dry raw materials, helps with hypotension. It must be insisted for more than two weeks, constantly shaking with it. Healers recommend drinking this drink three times a day for 20 drops, but always before meals.
When taking medicine based on common flax, you must strictly observe the indicated doses. Exceeding the amount of this product can cause severe poisoning, since the plant has poisonous properties.
Contraindications
It is not recommended to use flax grass for medicinal purposes:
- pregnant women;
- children
- during the period of feeding the baby;
- patients with liver problems (cirrhosis, liver failure);
- people suffering from kidney failure.
It should be remembered that when taking tinctures from flax grass inside, you need to strictly observe the dosage. The plant is poisonous, and if the amount of the medicine is exceeded, the following health problems may occur:
- nausea;
- stomach ache;
- severe dizziness;
- diarrhea;
- in some cases - loss of consciousness.
Such a person requires immediate hospitalization. The first medical aid for him is gastric lavage.
Common flax grass is a useful remedy for many ailments. It is only worth using this plant with extreme caution, because it has poisonous properties.