Probably, many Russians have heard of such a peculiar representative of the flora as the plant wolf bast (poisonous). This perennial shrub, whose height in the natural environment usually does not exceed one meter, can be found in the forests of the Russian Federation (the Caucasus, Siberia, the European part). In landscape gardens where the best conditions are created and nothing interferes with growth, the wolf bast extends to two and a half meters.
Plant description
Bright red, attractive and appetizing-looking egg-shaped fruits of a plant known under other names - deadly wolf (or ordinary), wolfberry, are actually not at all suitable for savoring, but, on the contrary, are poisonous.
A wolf's bark feels rather well in a slightly shaded place, but there must be enough nutrients in the soil. Depending on the area, flowering occurs either in February – March, or in the period from April to May.
The elongated shape of the berries is a distinctive feature of the shrub wolf bast. A poisonous plant belongs to those species whose flowering is ahead of the appearance of leaves. On still bare branches in each sinus, where buds turned green last year, sometimes three beautiful, pink and fragrant flowers bloom. By their smell they remotely resemble hyacinth, and outwardly differ little from lilac branches. The trunk of the bush is gray-brown.
Dangerous berry
The plant has many of these substances, due to which it is extremely poisonous.
If, with the incorrect use of berries, the surface of the skin has a pronounced red tint, blisters form or an upset stomach, then, most likely, the meserine resin is to blame. And the appearance of bleeding is provoked by daphrine glycoside. Therefore, we can safely say that the wolf's bast is a deadly poisonous plant.
Therefore, before proceeding with treatment with drugs based on a wolf's bast, it is imperative to consult a doctor. In addition to the substances described above, berries are rich in essential oils and coccinnin, and also contain fat. The bark, which covers the trunk of the shrub, contains wax and resins. Both fruits and bark are rich in coloring matter.
Wolf bast is a poisonous plant, but, despite this, it is often used in folk medicine.
Therapeutic effect
It is believed that various preparations can be prepared from the plant, which have a laxative and analgesic effect. They can be used to treat epilepsy and insomnia.
The therapeutic effect is usually achieved provided that the amount of plant components in the preparation is negligible, that is, it is taken in homeopathic doses. Moreover, you must be careful and adhere to the instructions of a specialist. The wolf bast (poisonous) plant is suitable for the preparation of infusion, which, when applied externally, significantly alleviates the condition of neuralgia (including the sciatic nerve) and radiculitis. This method of treatment is effective in case of edema. Tincture, which is used internally, will help with flare-up dysentery or jaundice, will drive out colds and tonsillitis.
The secrets of traditional medicine
Medicines, where the wolfish bite plant (poisonous) is the main component, are able to fight leukemia and some oncological diseases. Traditional medicine advises as preparations to prepare tinctures, infusions and decoctions from the bark of this berry. With their help, the condition improves much when there is a malignant tumor of the uterus, in the oral cavity, esophagus or larynx.
There is an opinion that the use of ripe berries in compliance with the required dosage can even overcome sarcoma. Thanks to the successful combination of chemicals in the wolfberry, we can talk about treating it with a strong cough and partial relief of the symptoms of tuberculosis.
In folk medicine, other poisonous plants are also used: lily of the valley, raven eye. Wolf bast is especially dangerous, so inexperienced healers should not experiment with such raw materials.
Rheumatism
To relieve the discomfort caused by rheumatism, it is advisable to make tincture from the dry bark of the bush. It is prepared quite simply: put the bark in a glass jar and pour 0.5 liters of vodka. In two weeks, the miracle cure will be ready. A sign of this will be a yellow-green tint of tincture. The effect of its use by thorough grinding will be much greater with the parallel use of tea oil.
Caution should be used in poisonous plants. The wolf bite described above is no exception.
Pacification of toothache
When a tooth (or teeth) gets sick, just remember the existence of a wolf bast. From the flowers of the daphne, you need to prepare a decoction. In a container with two grams of flowers pour 20 milliliters of water, previously heated to boiling point. Further, the components are brought to readiness by holding the container for 20 minutes over the fire, after which the contents are filtered and the remaining cake is squeezed. The last step is to add boiling water in such an amount that the total volume of the drug is 250 milliliters. Reception of the broth is carried out in the morning, lunch and evening in a precisely measured dose with a pipette - five drops of the broth.
Toothache can also be removed with powdered flowers. It is applied and rubbed into the gums with a disturbing tooth. It is advisable to slightly rinse the boiled water, rinse your mouth. Not everyone can properly prepare the plant wolf bast (poisonous). That is why doctors are wary of folk recipes in which it is a component.
Plant reviews
The feedback on the action of the wolf bast on the human body is positive, but with the obligatory caveat to strictly adhere to the formulation of the manufactured drugs. For example, a well-known and respected healer in a village near Moscow helped his wife get rid of sleepless nights in the following way:
- you should take exactly four grams of the roots of a wolf's bast and pour boiling water over them;
- Further, for half an hour, keep the container in a water bath;
- leave the product for 15 minutes to insist;
- after filtering in the morning and evening, take a decoction, each time measuring it in the amount of one teaspoon.
Many fans of traditional medicine talk about how to effectively overcome overwork. To do this, put one gram of bark or fruit in a container with alcohol taken in a volume of about 100 grams (70%) and insist for one week. Two drops of alcohol tincture filtered through gauze are added to a spoon with water and taken before meals.
Reviews about this plant leave many connoisseurs of the healing properties of plants. But they always warn that ignorance can lead to a deplorable outcome.
Poisoning when eating wolfberry berries
Three to five berries lead to death. Poisoning is indicated by characteristic signs: there is blood in the urine, stomach ache, severe diarrhea, urge to vomit and excessive salivation. It is better to bypass the wolf bast, or the wolf. A poisonous plant of this level must be able to recognize in order to avoid trouble.
You can save a poisoned person by introducing vaseline oil into the stomach. But first of all, it is necessary to immediately wash the digestive tract with clean water. Treatment with a laxative drug is strictly prohibited. In the stomach and intestines, the mucous membrane is primarily affected. Therefore, it is advisable to put pieces of ice in your mouth for a while. It helps dicain, which process the mucous membrane. It is recommended to swallow an anestezin tablet.
Self-medication and experiments in the manufacture of medicines from wolfberry berries do not lead to anything good. This must be remembered.