World flora is limitless and picturesque. It evolved over millennia, scientists do not even suspect the properties of some plants. It is easy for an average layman to get lost in the variety of ornamental shrubs, flowers and trees. There are plants whose names are truly surprising and misleading.
Today on a pedestal is a stunted decorative shrub - gorse dyeing. Also, several other names were assigned to him: bloodthirsty gorse, chistik, teresa. It grows wild in different regions of the vast globe, and more precisely in the Caucasus, in Western Siberia, Kazakhstan, and America.
You can meet a plant on hilly slopes, in forests, on sandy soils. Due to the aesthetic appeal, it is often planted to ennoble garden plots. They liked the bush not only for their external beauty, but also for the medicinal properties, which will be discussed in the material.
Botanical features
The representative of the flora, dyeing gorse (photo clearly demonstrates the plant) belongs to the legume family. It reaches a height of no more than 1.5 meters, attracts with bright yellow color of flowers, thin sprawling branches, oblong, slightly shiny leaves. All subspecies of this group, and their official science knows about 100, tolerate drought and dimming well. This culture quickly dies from severe frosts and excess moisture.
Gorse dyeing: planting and care
Among landscape designers, this shrub is very popular. It harmoniously fits into any interior, combines with other species of flora, landscapes inconspicuous rocky slopes and hillocks. It feels great in dark places, but flowering will be sparse. It is advisable to plant in an open space, where there is a lot of direct sunlight, to get a beautiful decorative result.
For propagation, cuttings or seeds are used. After sowing, the crop grows rapidly, especially during the first three years. It can not be called a long-liver: the period of existence is no more than 10 years. Significant care is not required for the bush. Nevertheless, it is necessary to regularly water, drain the soil and fertilize with potassium, sulfate, wood substances. In regions with severe frosts, the plant should be covered in the winter, otherwise it will simply die. In the fall, the branches should be cut, this contributes to better flowering in the summer months (June-August).
Even if you do not have your own garden, you can grow shrubs on the windowsill. Thanks to the shallow root system, the plant survives well in a small pot. A three-year bush should be transplanted into the ground, and sow the seeds to obtain a young crop.
Harvesting
Those who have dyeing gorse at home or on the plot can stock up on medicinal raw materials. For this purpose, the upper branches with inflorescences are cut off during the period of active flowering, fruits and rhizome. Harvest thoroughly dried under a canopy. In the finished raw materials should not be present rotten and dark parts. Medicinal preparations are stored in closed cardboard, fabric or glass containers for approximately 12 months.
What is the use?
Nobody can accurately name the complete biochemical composition, since it has not been thoroughly studied. There is reliable evidence that the dye gorse abounds with valuable alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins and essential oils. All parts are enriched with chemical elements, pigments and vitamins.
The listed substances give the right to call a bush a medicinal raw material for healing the body. The leaves and roots can be brewed and consumed as a diuretic, laxative, soothing potion. Accepted in complex therapy as a vasodilator, choleretic and antibacterial agent. Helps significantly strengthen poor health, cleanse toxins.
Gorse dyeing: use in alternative medicine
Respectful to the culture of homeopaths. They make decoctions based on ground parts and are used for allergic reactions, dermatological pathologies, gout, headaches, thyroid and heart diseases. Plant materials treat rheumatoid diseases and respiratory diseases, including asthma.
Gorse dyeing has proven itself in the treatment of nervous, gynecological, dental and urological disorders. There is evidence that it is used in oncology, but this information is not scientifically confirmed. Here are some recipes based on a decorative plant.
Water infusion
An infusion is made from a dessert spoon of dry branches and flowers, as well as a glass of boiling water. The medicinal fluid is infused in a thermos or other sealed container for two hours. Then it is filtered out. Drink 15 grams 15 minutes before meals three times a day.
Such an infusion helps relieve inflammatory processes in the body, normalizes digestion, and has a laxative and diuretic effect. They rinse their mouth and throat, apply compresses for fungal, infectious and viral skin diseases.
Alcohol solution
Helps to establish the work of the gastrointestinal tract, improve appetite, strengthen defenses and give vigor. To do this, take a weak red wine in the amount of a liter and a large spoonful of dry roots (chop). Combine the two components, insist ten days. The drug can be given to children from three years of 10 g.
Undoubtedly, the grass gorse dyeing carries a lot of advantages. However, one should know that taking folk drugs is possible only under the strict guidance of a doctor. The plant is considered poisonous, if used improperly, it can seriously harm: cause intoxication, vomiting reflex, nausea, pain in the abdomen, dizziness, migraine. Hallucinations, increased pressure to a critical level, cramps and respiratory arrest are not ruled out.