Among the many species belonging to the legume family, such medicinal herbs as astragalus deserve special attention. A photo of her, if desired, can be found on multiple resources, it is presented in this article.
Also, the raw material itself can be purchased not only in the phyto-pharmacy, but also from people living in the areas where this grass grows. In the age of universal computerization, it is quite easy to buy astragalus. Herbs in pharmacies or specialized stores selling medicinal raw materials are sold over-the-counter.
The healing properties that are present in astragalus
A herbaceous plant of the legume astragalus family, the photo and description of which can be found in the article, has special healing properties. They are primarily determined by the uniqueness of its chemical composition, and secondly, by the harmonious ratio of the beneficial substances contained in it.
The healing cocktail of them, as recognized by most experts, affects the human body in the best way and many times exceeds the benefits that any individual medicinal substance contained in this plant gives. Astragalus has the following chemical composition:
- a large number of trace elements, among which there are such necessary for man as sodium, manganese, phosphorus and calcium;
- a fairly wide range of vitamin groups;
- essential oils;
- organic acids;
- steroids.
Astragalus is also capable of selective accumulation of selenium.
Astragalus contraindications
Any medicine, regardless of which medicine, folk or traditional, is used, has its own number of contraindications. For some drugs, it is quite large, and for some it is almost minimal. This applies to this plant. The properties of astragalus grass are for the most part only beneficial.
It is not recommended to use it only in two cases: with advanced hypertension and at any stage of pregnancy. And all other patients can use drugs with this plant without any risk to their body.
Subspecies of plant - Astragalus woolly flowering
Grass astragalus woolly flowered application in folk medicine has found the greatest. Drugs based on it are used for many diseases, among which there are also quite difficult to treat. It is possible to note such diseases, in the treatment of which astragalus woolly plays an important role:
- chronic coronary insufficiency, popularly called "angina pectoris";
- hypertonic disease;
- airway cataracts and pneumonia;
- any diseases of the cardiovascular system.
This is how the herb Astragalus is useful.
The use of the woolly-flowered variety is recommended by Chinese and Tibetan medicine in the treatment of malignant neoplasms of various organs, as well as diseases of the spleen and diabetes mellitus.
Recipes for decoctions and infusions of this herb
When preparing medicines from this plant at home, you should use recipes that have been tested by many patients and have excellent reviews. Here are just two of them:
- The infusion used to strengthen the cardiovascular system is prepared from two tablespoons of chopped dry grass of this plant. It should be poured with steep boiling water in a volume of 200 milliliters, and then put in a water bath. This mixture should be steamed for at least 15 minutes, after which it should be cooled and filtered, squeezing all the steamed grassy parts. The resulting broth is added to the initial volume with boiled water and taken in 2 tablespoons at least 3 times a day. He is treated for 6 weeks.
- For a hemostatic decoction, you should take 20 grams of dry grass of this medicinal plant and pour a glass of boiling water. After a 15-minute infusion, you can use it internally for medicinal purposes. It is taken two tablespoons three times a day.
Astragalus is a favorite of folk healers
Why do both recognized healers and those people who are at least a little versed in traditional medicine trust this plant? There is a simple explanation here. The herb Astragalus, the use of which contributes to the complete cure of many diseases, has in fact proved its unique healing properties. The following factors indicate this:
- Astragalus is characterized by a wide range of effects on various body systems.
- It has not only sedative properties, but also significantly improves the activity of the cardiovascular system due to the normalization of clogged vessels.
- With neurosis, which has become a real scourge of our time, this weed has proved to be a worthy alternative to traditional drugs, which are addictive in the patient.
Given the properties of astragalus, any person will be able to choose both a prescription and a dosage suitable specifically for his body. This is guaranteed to help get rid of unpleasant and disturbing ailments, which are often not able to cope with traditional medicine.
Astragalus rhizomes in folk medicine
In addition to the grassy tops, astragalus root is also used for medicinal purposes (although not so often). It is harvested in autumn or spring when the largest amount of nutrients and medicinal enzymes accumulate in it.
Compositions prepared from the rhizomes of this plant also have great healing power. According to its immunomodulatory and general strengthening properties, the root of this medicinal plant significantly exceeds ginseng, which, as is commonly believed, has no equal.
Preparations prepared from it are indicated for a very large number of diseases, which are often incurable. They are used both externally and through ingestion. Among the diseases that astragalus root can quite effectively cure include the following:
- chronic heart failure of both degrees, which is mostly accompanied by tachycardia;
- scrofula;
- renal hypertension;
- prolapse of the uterus;
- edema with different etiologies;
- rheumatic pains;
- acute and chronic glomerulonephritis ;
- angina pectoris;
- hypertonic disease.
It is usually used as a tonic, in the form of decoctions and infusions.
Traditional medicine recipes using Astragalus rhizomes
There are many recipes for various tinctures, decoctions and infusions, which are prepared from these healing roots. Here is some of them:
Alcohol tincture. To prepare it, you need to take 40 rhizomes of the plant and mix them with 400 milliliters of vodka. Its use in medical recipes is much more effective than the use of medical alcohol for the same purpose, since it does not cause the burning of healing enzymes.
The mixture prepared in this way is removed for 10 days in a dark place at room temperature so that the drug can be infused, and all medicinal substances come out of the rhizome. For the treatment of diseases, this tincture should be taken dropwise, 20-30 at a time, immediately before meals three times a day.
The medicine for aging from the rhizomes of plants with honey, donated by Tibetan medicine, is prepared as follows.
From the dried roots of astragalus should prepare a powder that is mixed in equal volumes with honey. This product is stored in a tightly closed container at room temperature. It should be consumed in very small doses, literally on the tip of a teaspoon, and drink at the same time with plenty of water, at least half a glass at a time.
Where to get this unique medicinal raw material?
There are situations when there is no opportunity for self-collection of this plant, but for treatment it is urgently needed. In this case, it is necessary to purchase such a medicinal raw material as astragalus (grass) in a phytoaptic. The price of this medicinal product is quite budgetary: it costs about 100 rubles (50 g).
You can also use the services of online stores that sell drugs. But the greatest benefit is able to bring those raw materials that are procured independently. Although due to certain circumstances it is often very difficult to do.
Rules to be observed when harvesting Astragalus grass
The medicinal herb Astragalus, or rather its collection in natural conditions, is under the control of organizations involved in nature conservation, and is allowed only to those people who have a special license for this. But they also need to follow certain rules in order not to bring the population of this plant to complete extinction. The main requirements for harvesting this grass are as follows:
- grass is not allowed to be pulled out of the ground with the root system;
- it is cut with scissors at a distance of two or three centimeters from the soil surface;
- part of the branches of the plant to be cut must be left intact in order for seed ripening to occur.
The best time for collecting this medicinal raw material is in the summer months (July and August). It was during this period that the largest amount of useful substances was accumulated in the green mass of astragalus.
How to dry the collected plant in order to maintain its beneficial properties? The process of drying the grass is carried out in a place protected from direct sunlight, but at the same time, well-blown. It is best to spend it in the fresh air, under a canopy. Or in extreme cases in the attics, balconies.
This is how the grass of astragalus is simply harvested. Its use in the treatment of various diseases will be most effective. In addition, this drying method will not lead to damage to the weed by rot or mold.
How to properly prepare astragalus root?
Where else is astragalus grass used? The therapeutic use of rhizomes should be carried out only after harvesting that complies with all the rules. Compliance with them is necessary so that the raw material retains all its healing properties.
To do this, the dug rhizomes are thoroughly washed under running water and all lateral fibrous roots are cut off from them. After such preparation, they should be laid out for drying in a well-ventilated area, where there is no access to direct sunlight. Daily rhizomes laid out for drying should be turned over so that they do not rot.