White cinquefoil, reviews of which attract increased attention to it, is an effective medicinal plant used in many diseases. This plant was especially famous for its ability to treat the thyroid gland.
Description
White cinquefoil, the photo of which is given below, is a perennial herb. It belongs to the family Rosaceae. Generic name - Cinquefoil. The plant is known in almost all of Europe. The cinquefoil is white, the use of which with the thyroid gland is described by many experts, is gaining more and more popularity every year. And this is by no means accidental. Such medicinal plants have long enjoyed deserved fame for their unique properties. In nature, there are several types of potentillae. All of them are used as medicinal raw materials. Most often, medicine uses goose and erect cinquefoil (galangal). They are part of various drugs. The white cinquefoil, the photo of which is presented in the article, is a small plant of compact shape, the height of which varies between 10-25 cm. It is covered with numerous silky hairs. The leaves of the cinquefoil located at the root are palmate. They are silky underneath. Leaves consist of 5 leaves of dark green color. The plant has lanceolate stipules.
In the cinquefoil, white flower-bearing stems have 1-2 leaves. On them there are several flowers with white notched petals. They are longer than the sepals. White cinquefoil blooms in spring and early summer. At this time, the plants have a very decorative appearance. Each flower has 20 stamens. After flowering, small hairy fruits form on the plants. The root of this plant is a thickened rhizome, painted in black and brown. Plants grown by humans and growing in the wild have a significant difference. So, white cinquefoil, growing in the forest, has a creeping rhizome, the length of which can reach 1 m in length. Specimens whose size exceeds 30 cm are especially appreciated.
Plant features
This plant develops very slowly. From the moment of sowing the seeds to an adult specimen, in which the length of the rhizome reaches 20-30 cm, at least 10 years pass. This explains the rarity of the white cinquefoil. Its seeds have very low germination. Sown at the same time, they can germinate for a long time. Potentilla seedlings develop very slowly.
The rhizome of an adult plant has many sleeping buds. With their help, white cinquefoil can be propagated and grown faster. For this, the rhizome is divided into cuttings, the length of which is about 2 cm. From one adult plant, you can get a lot of high-quality planting material. Such cuttings are planted in autumn or spring. After 5 years, plants grow from them that can be used for the next planting. In such instances, both the aboveground and underground parts reach the optimal weight. In the future, the pace of development of the white cinquefoil noticeably decreases.
Distribution area
White cinquefoil is considered a rare plant. It grows in many countries of Europe. Its distribution range extends from northern Germany to the Volga. It grows on a variety of soils. It can be found both on dry and wet soils. It also grows normally on clay and sandy soils poor in nutrients. White cinquefoil prefers light forests. Most often it is found in oak and pine plantations, at the edges, in copses. It can also be found in meadows, grassy slopes and in shrubs.
Composition of white cinquefoil
Medicinal plants such as cinquefoil are valued for the huge amount of nutrients that make up its composition. The plain-looking roots contain glycosides, amino acids, about 20 macro- and microelements, among which are iron, silver, zinc, copper, aluminum, nickel, lithium, cobalt, bismuth, lanthanum. The underground part of this plant, rich in saponins, quercetin, flavonoids, starch, tannins, iridoids, phenolcarboxylic acids, is considered more healing.
White cinquefoil is often used not only as a medicine. The drugs in which it is included are considered the best preventive measures against various diseases. That is why the cultivation of such a plant in a household or summer cottage allows you to constantly provide yourself with an effective natural remedy.
Preparation of medicinal raw materials
The collection and preparation of white cinquefoil can be carried out independently. In folk medicine, all parts of the plant are used. Harvested as a whole plant, or separately rhizomes, leaves and flowers. All of them can be used in the treatment. White cinquefoil is harvested in the following periods: flowers and leaves - throughout the season, and rhizomes are dug up in late autumn or early spring. The medicinal raw material is dried by decomposing it with a thin layer on the fabric. Before this, the rhizomes are thoroughly cleaned of the remnants of the earth and remove small roots. Shaded outdoor areas are best suited for this purpose. The plant can be dried in well-ventilated areas. In the pharmacies, white cinquefoil is not for sale, so you can buy it only from knowledgeable people involved in traditional medicine. Also, it can be successfully grown independently.
White cinquefoil: application
With the thyroid gland (its pathological changes), serious treatment is required. Many patients believe that such deviations are treated only with hormonal tablets. Because of this, they refuse to use them, fearing various side effects of the components of such drugs. A neglected disease often causes the progression of pathological processes. In fact, there is a very effective and practically safe remedy that helps with diseases of this gland. This is a white cinquefoil. The use of this plant in the thyroid gland (its treatment) has become popular recently - after the Chernobyl accident, which caused a huge number of diseases. Many experts have devoted years to his research. White cinquefoil is very effective in the initial stages of various thyroid diseases, but it also helps with more complex conditions. With a combination of infusions and tinctures prepared on its basis and the correct diet, you can get a wonderful result, and it does not matter how old the patient is.
This versatile plant is used for increased and decreased thyroid function. Preparations prepared on its basis have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the thyroid gland, normalize its functioning, and contribute to the reduction of nodes. They are able to eliminate even diffuse changes. Why is white cinquefoil so effective? Treatment of the thyroid gland with drugs based on it is due to its unique properties.
Thyroid treatment
How to take white cinquefoil? With thyroid diseases, this plant has been used by official medicine relatively recently, although traditional healers have been using it for several centuries. In 2001, Russian scientists voiced a report on the use of cinquefoil for medicinal purposes and its chemical composition. In 2005, an active substance called albinin was isolated from an extract of rhizomes of this plant. It has gonadotropic and thyrotropic activity. Thanks to these studies, white cinquefoil began to be used in traditional medicine. Treatment of the thyroid gland is performed with the use of the Endonorm preparation, which was created in 2008. Albinin is one of its main components.
Also, white cinquefoil itself is used to treat the thyroid gland. Reviews about the effectiveness of infusions from her rhizomes make her increasingly popular with endocrinologists. There are several regimens for taking this drug. Below are the most popular ones.
How is cinquefoil accepted? Thyroid treatment is performed using tinctures and infusions prepared from the rhizomes of this plant. To prepare the drug, take 50 g of dried and ground root and place it in an opaque glass container. Pour potato with 500 ml of medical alcohol. A tightly sealed container is stored for 20 days in a cool and dark place. Filter the tincture. It is taken 3 times a day. For any thyroid disease, the dose is 30 drops. It is diluted in 100 ml of water and drunk 15 minutes before meals. The course of therapy is 30 days. After him, you must visit an endocrinologist and undergo a medical examination. If necessary, the treatment is repeated after a 10-day break. For the treatment of nodular goiter or thyroid tumor, the therapy lasts 3-4 months, without any interruptions.
How to take white cinquefoil if alcohol is contraindicated for the patient? In this case, you can use the infusion of the plant. For its preparation, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of chopped rhizomes is poured with 500 ml of water. Then the future infusion is brought to a boil, after which it is poured into a thermos and insisted until the morning. The finished drug is filtered. Store it in the refrigerator for no more than a day. Take an infusion of 150 ml 3 times a day 15 minutes before meals. The course of therapy is 30-60 days. Its duration depends on the severity of the disease and the general condition of the patient. Preparations from the white cinquefoil can be taken by both adults and children.
Properties of cinquefoil white
This plant has everything that improves the condition of the walls of blood vessels. Thanks to the white cinquefoil, they become permeable and elastic. Preparations from this herb improve heart function, blood composition, increase intestinal tone, normalize cholesterol and blood pressure. They have a beneficial effect on liver function, heal ulcers. What other properties does a white cinquefoil have? Reviews about her are the most positive. Those who used this remedy testify to its effectiveness in the treatment of atherosclerosis and goiter. There is also evidence that it helps the elimination of radionuclides. Due to its rich chemical composition, in which there are many active substances, this plant helps the body cope with the difficult consequences of a heart attack and stroke. An effective tool for improving the potency lost due to radiation exposure is white cinquefoil. The reviews of many men are very encouraging: her intake helped even in fairly severe cases.
Acceptance of cinquefoil for other diseases
This plant is used for gynecological diseases. Cinquefoil white in folk medicine is used for irregular periods, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids. Due to the presence of a huge amount of minerals, this plant normalizes salt and mineral metabolism. Thanks to this, the hormonal level is evened out, which leads to the normalization of various processes in the body. Preparations made from the stems and leaves of the white cinquefoil stimulate the central nervous system. Medicines from the rhizomes of the plant align the hormonal background, normalize the function of the thyroid gland and increase diuresis. They are used to treat and prevent diseases of the liver, gastrointestinal tract (ulcers, diarrhea, dysentery), and the cardiovascular system. This plant is used for rheumatism, gout, jaundice. It is also used for other diseases as an astringent, wound healing, antiseptic, hematopathic and antitumor agent. It helps to lower high pressure, resorption of nodular formations. Thanks to him, soft tumors dissolve.
Cinquefoil is a white application (reviews - confirmation of this) is not only in medicine, but also in cosmetology. It is also used as a means of improving the structure of nails and hair.
Contraindications
Studies of white cinquefoil, conducted by scientists from different countries, have proved the hypoallergenicity and non-toxicity of this medicinal plant. That is why children and even pregnant women can take it. But nevertheless, this completely harmless plant has contraindications. Drugs from it can not be taken to people suffering from hypotension. Since this plant is able to lower blood pressure, with such a disease it will only aggravate the human condition. In this case, it is necessary, in consultation with the doctor, to choose another treatment. White cinquefoil sometimes provokes attacks of tachycardia, so people with heart rhythm disturbances should use this medicinal plant with caution.
Disease prevention
Many people in recent years suffer from a deficiency of such an important chemical element as iodine. It plays an important role in our body, and its lack contributes to the development of various pathologies. The use of white cinquefoil in such cases is a vital necessity. It should be used for prevention in order to normalize the endocrine system and improve metabolism. It is also used to prevent the development of various pathological conditions of the thyroid gland. Iodine deficiency can be quickly cured using white cinquefoil as part of a complex consisting of various medicinal plants. These include: Icelandic moss, gingerbread, green walnut. Many reviews of this medicinal plant are even enthusiastic. People who use white cinquefoil for treatment for many years have been able to reach old age, despite various diseases that they had before.