A brandunka, or tailed hen, Indian, false sea or Chinese onions are the names of the same plant from a large family of lily. South Africa is considered his homeland. But it is well known in the Mediterranean countries, in Europe, China and India.
Perennial onions have flat wide leaves and a large green onion. At the end of the autumn period, seeds ripen on long peduncles. Chinese onion is an unpretentious plant. It is grown in the front gardens. He feels rather well on the northern windowsills in the apartment. For planting this plant, a mixture of garden soil, charcoal and sand is suitable. In winter, the brandochka quickly outgrows. If you put it in a cool place, this can be avoided. Watering should be moderate. Chinese onions do not like waterlogging.
This plant can be called a home doctor. It has amazing antimicrobial, analgesic and wound healing properties. Phytoncide activity favorably affects the indoor microclimate. Knowledgeable flower growers, growing Chinese onions at home, give him a place of honor. It is no worse than well-known plants such as golden mustache or aloe, will help to cope with ailments.
For medicinal purposes, well-ripened leaves are used. Torn, they secrete white juice. For this property, Chinese onions are called lactarius or tailed poultry. Medicinal properties are due to the presence in the plant of alkaloids and an amazing compound of calcium oxalate. Thanks to them, Chinese onion found application in medicine. Plant juice is used in pharmaceuticals in the manufacture of medicines for the treatment of colds. Tailed folk healers and phytotherapists did not ignore the poultry healer. It is widely used for medicinal purposes in many countries.
Chinese onion treatment has a wide range of effects. There are many recipes for potions. So, it is used both for the treatment of migraine and joint diseases, as well as all kinds of bruises and non-healing wounds. Apply leaves to sore spots or grease them with juice. It is used as an anesthetic for toothache. Onions are effective in the treatment of arthrosis and radiculitis.
Before using this medicinal plant, you should definitely consult a doctor. Possessing amazing properties, potion drugs are still unsafe. The order of poisonous plants include Chinese onions. Treatment should not be started without first consulting a specialist. Yes, and when growing and using it should be careful. At home, the plant should not have access to children and animals.
Treatment with leaf juice is carried out only externally. With the wrong concentration of the applied drug, burns or itching of the skin appear. Also, one should not forget about individual intolerance. If allergies occur, treatment should not be continued. It’s best not to self-medicate, but to consult a knowledgeable herbalist.