People from ancient times used medicinal plants to treat various diseases. Today we will talk about a unique herb - centaury, known for its healing properties. It was used in ancient times, and this is not surprising, but why - you will find out by reading the article. This herb is really unusual, it is widely used in pharmaceuticals.
Plant uniqueness
Grass grows in forest edges, meadows, outskirts of marshes and clearings. Finding it, as a rule, is very difficult, the flowers open only in the sun. This is a biennial plant with a weak stem root and bright pink flowers. Blossoms from June to August, and bears fruit in September. It is found in Central Asia, southern Europe and Altai.
The grass is usually collected before drying, then it is well dried, and then medicinal infusions, teas and extracts are prepared. Numerous useful substances in its composition contains centaury. The healing properties of it are unique. Bitter glycosides, sterols, flavonoids and alkaloids are present in the grass. Tea from this plant helps to normalize the work of the stomach, increase appetite, cope with flatulence and cramping.
It should be noted that in folk medicine, centaury is used as a stimulating and tonic. Its medicinal properties are used for constipation, anemia, malaria, heartburn, worms, heart, kidney and liver diseases. Often, grass is used in various collections for the treatment of peptic ulcer of the duodenum and stomach, chronic enterocolitis, gastritis.
The broth is prepared as follows: 20 g of dry grass is taken in a glass of boiling water. The mixture is cooked for a couple of 15 minutes, then filtered and taken in 1/3 cup several times a day for half an hour before eating. The centaury plant is actively used to improve blood circulation and to treat anorexia nervosa. It is also used to treat gall bladder, anemia, skin diseases, migraines, chlorosis and obesity.
Making homemade healing tea is very simple. To do this, take 5 g of dry grass, fill with cold water (200 ml) and insist in a dark place all night. In the morning strain, warm and take with honey before meals. For a more pronounced taste, you can add lemon, mint or cinnamon.
With anemia
We describe two simple recipes in which the main component is centaury. The healing properties of this herb have a restorative effect and help to quickly restore lost strength, especially after surgery or illness. So, we take a tablespoon of the plant, brew boiling water (a glass) and let it brew for several hours. Use strained 10 g all day half an hour before meals.
Second recipe: pour 5 g of dry grass with boiling water (400 ml), insist 10 minutes. Strain, add sugar and drink ½ cup. These recipes have worked well.
Centaury in alcoholism
The plant will help get rid of alcoholism, because it was not without reason that several centuries ago it was called mystical grass. Prepare a healing infusion. Take 20 g of dried petals, pour boiling water (200 ml) and hold on fire for several minutes. Leave for an hour. Strain the infusion through a sieve and take 50 ml 3 times a day.
Within 10 days, it is necessary to drink a decoction to normalize the condition and overcome addiction. You can brew wormwood and centaury simultaneously. The healing properties of two herbs work wonders, reducing cravings for alcohol.