The official name of forest rosemary, indicated in the encyclopedia, is marsh rosemary. And people call it differently. Often you can hear such names as swamp fool, baguette, klopovnik, strangler, puzzle.
In the East, rosemary is often used in medicine in the treatment of bronchitis, tuberculosis, gynecological diseases and liver diseases. In Russia, forest rosemary began to be used a little later. Traditional medicine quickly appreciated rosemary. The medicinal properties of the plant allow you to get rid of a strong cough. After all, grass is a good expectorant. This plant has many useful properties: it can reduce pressure, disinfect and soothe.
Description of botanical properties
Ledum is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the heather family. The height of the plant is about two meters. It has a somewhat harsh, intoxicating aroma, somewhat reminiscent of camphor. Below is a photo of marsh rosemary.
The roots of the plant are located close to the surface, and its multiple branches are covered with glandular hairs of red color. Ledum leaves are oblong with downward turning edges. Their surface is leathery. One side of the leaf is shiny and has a dark green color, the other is brown with a rusty tint and small yellowish glands.
The flowers of the plant are white and collected in inflorescences resembling umbrella-shaped scutes. They are clearly visible in the photo of the marsh rosemary. The fruit of the plant is an elongated box. Flowering usually takes place in May-June, and the fruits ripen by July-August.
Place of growth
Ledum grows in Siberia, the European tundra zone and the Far East. The soil on which forest rosemary grows should be peaty swampy. These may be the swampy outskirts of a pine forest.
Ledum, the medicinal properties of which are widely used for medical purposes, is a poisonous plant. The most popular grass in countries such as Russia, Germany and Sweden.
Use in official medicine
As mentioned above, ledum, the medicinal properties of which allow the infusion of it to be used as an expectorant for coughing, also has a bactericidal effect.
The infusion of the tops of shoots, leaves and flowers has proven itself in the treatment of diseases such as chronic and acute bronchitis, laryngitis, tracheitis and whooping cough. Marsh rosemary is used in combination with other medicinal products for pneumonia and bronchial asthma. The infusion has a positive effect, helping to dilute and remove sputum from the patient’s respiratory tract, and softens cough. He is subject to accelerate the healing process.
If you use rosemary from coughing, then it does not cause a negative reaction even with prolonged therapy. However, independent use in this case is undesirable, because this plant is poisonous. It is better if during the treatment of the patient the therapist will observe. In the event that the patient begins to complain that he is dizzy or has become more irritable, he should urgently stop using the rosemary from coughing.
From the plant produce the preparation "Ledin", which has expectorant properties.
Ledum in folk medicine
The use of marsh rosemary in alternative medicine is more widespread than in official medicine . A decoction of its flowers is used not only to treat colds, but also to get rid of:
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract,
- headaches
- rickets.
The main thing is not to forget one important rule before applying various infusions, in which the main component is Ledum: the medicinal properties and contraindications of the plant must be studied.
In Tibetan medicine, they treat liver diseases. Ledum oil decoction is used as an anesthetic for bruises. Internally, it is used to eliminate colitis and spasms. It lowers body temperature, eliminates inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system, treats malaria and intestinal diseases.
In order to enhance the beneficial properties of the plant, it is combined with such grass as coltsfoot. In Tibet, tuberculosis, liver diseases and inflammatory diseases are treated with decoctions and infusions.
Smoke from burning shoots calms, promotes sound sleep, and also perfectly repels insects.
An ointment based on rosemary and fat (or flax oil) is used for skin diseases, frostbite, bruises and insect bites. Plasters with this plant treat ulcers, for example, with furunculosis.
Drops from rosemary treat a runny nose, and bathtubs treat diathesis.
Remedies for ledum from cough
Raw materials for decoctions and infusions can be either independently prepared or purchased at a pharmacy. It is worth noting that a lot of rosemary is inexpensive at a pharmacy. The price of a pack of grass averages 35 rubles.
For cough infusion, take 2 tablespoons of grass and pour them with a glass of boiling water, and then warm for fifteen minutes in a water bath. After you need to cool and squeeze the raw materials. If the volume of the infusion obtained is less than 200 ml, then boiled water must be added. You can store the medicine for two days and best of all in a cool place. Take an infusion of a quarter cup to two to three times a day.
Another recipe involves the use of half a spoonful of wild rosemary herb and half a spoonful of coltsfoot. The mixture needs to be poured with a glass of hot water, boiled for five minutes, cooled and filtered. Take an infusion every two hours in a tablespoon. Ledum has medicinal properties and contraindications. About them will be discussed below. In no case should you increase the dose of taking the decoction.
Other applications
In addition to medicine, ledum can help in the fight against bugs, moths and mice. In a business such as dressing the skin, the grass will be useful because of the tannins contained in it. It can be added during beer brewing to give a bitter taste and heady effect. Plants treat intestinal diseases in pigs, attract bees to the hives, and also achieve decorativeness when creating compositions in landscape design.
Contraindications for use
The plant can cause harm. It is important to understand that, along with excellent healing properties, rosemary has contraindications. We list the main ones.
- Excessive intake of medicines containing rosemary can lead to poisoning. It is expressed in an excited state. In a particularly severe case, depression of the nervous system may be observed. Some patients may feel very nervous and dizzy. In this case, you must stop taking the infusion of rosemary.
- Due to excess dosage, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines may occur. This contributes to the development of enterocolitis and gastritis.
- Ledum honey can also lead to poisoning.
- You can not use drugs containing herbs during pregnancy and lactation.
- It is forbidden to take marsh rosemary for those who are not yet sixteen years old.
Application Reviews
Unique properties are appreciated by modern residents. People who have experienced the healing effects of the plant emphasize its healing power. Patients report grass as one of the best cough suppressants. Other properties of the plant with the amazing name "Ledum" did not go unnoticed. Reviews indicate the effectiveness of the use of herbs for allergies, osteochondrosis and other ailments.
Conclusion
Thus, rosemary, whose medicinal properties are very extensive, can be an effective panacea, a great potion for many diseases. But it should be used only under the strict supervision of a qualified doctor. After all, even the most effective medicine can turn into poison for the body.