Laida dyeing is a two-year-old plant 1-1.5 meters high. It differs from other closely related varieties in the shorter length of its petals, in the different structure of the pod. It has an oblong shape with a blunt-rounded apex.
Weida bloom occurs in May-June. It grows in the fields, on dry slopes, along sandy and gravel mounds. Wyda's favorite place is the railways. Therefore, travelers have the opportunity to admire the numerous yellow flowers during the trip. They are small, 3-4 mm long. Most often, the plant is found in the European part of Russia, the Caucasus, Central Asia. It also actively occupies positions in Asia Minor, China and the Balkan Peninsula.
Medicinal properties
The Chinese are big fans of the plant. They are actively used in folk medicine. Reviews about her are the most positive. Firstly, the root contains a substance that can kill E. coli and typhoid bacilli. Secondly, good results have been noted for the treatment of Vaida colds. With mass epidemics in China, decoctions from the roots and leaves of the plant are drunk. They perfectly help with inflammatory diseases of the throat, epidemic meningitis. Wajda seeds are used to produce nutritious oil. In its composition, it resembles linseed. It is used to treat various wounds, ulcers, boils and dermatomycosis.
How to harvest the root?
The harvesting period is in the fall season. Carefully remove the root from the ground, avoiding mechanical damage. Rinse thoroughly under a strong stream of cold water and dry with a paper towel. After the root becomes dry to the touch, it is cut into middle plates and laid in a thin layer on the prepared tray. The place for drying should be selected aired and shady. Sliced slices should be turned over periodically to prevent mold. Modern technologies allow to obtain better raw materials. If a person is constantly engaged in the procurement of various medicinal herbs in large quantities, then you can purchase an automated dryer.
Seed Recipe
In order to improve their vision, healers are advised to pour 1 teaspoon of seeds 1/3 cup boiling water, close the lid and insist until cool. The resulting solution is instilled into the eyes 2 drops 3 times a day. To enhance the effect, you need to take a crushed root weighing 60 g and pour one glass of boiling water. Insist for half an hour in a water bath, cool and strain. Take an infusion of 1/3 cup at a time with eye instillation.
Application of leaves in various industries
Fresh juice from them is traditionally used in China. Recently, Russian cosmetologists also use the leaves of the weida colorant. The liquid is obtained from dried particles and stains eyebrows and eyelashes in several stages. The positive effect is that juice is a natural dye and promotes hair growth. Wajda oil is also in demand. It is rubbed into the scalp to strengthen the bulbs.
In addition to cosmetology, leaves are an excellent product for obtaining indigo paint. This is a spectrum of blue and purple hues. During clinical trials, it was found that wida is colorful, capable of accumulating a large amount of sugar. At the moment, Russian scientists have developed a cultivar and conducted successful trials in Western Siberia.
Historical fact
In ancient Rome, local residents grew weida in order to get dye for its fabrics from its leaves. This way of earning was so successful that the wyda dye plant flooded the entire island of Lemnos, crowding out other exotic species. During fruit ripening, it exuded a specific unpleasant odor.
He hovered not only in the air throughout the district, but also eaten into the skin and hair of women who were engaged in dyeing fabrics. As a result, single men stopped marrying local girls, while married men stopped sharing the marital bed with their spouses. The female representatives were angry, but did not begin to destroy such a useful plant, but went the other way.
While local residents worked with fabrics, men fought and brought booty. She was of a different nature: stolen cattle, looted things and valuables. But this time, representatives of the stronger sex brought with them the girls of foreign women from Thrace. They settled them in their homes, and their wives were expelled along with their fetid dyes to the edge of the island. They themselves made a feast with new girlfriends. But the couple were not timid! After waiting when the men got drunk and began to indulge in pleasures with foreigners, offended women killed everyone. Subsequently, they began to live without men, called the Amazons.
Interesting about wade
Italian scientists concluded that the ancient people used this plant not only as a dye or as a remedy. The Celts prepared a special aging extract from Wyda juice and applied it to the ends of their arrows. The poison penetrated deep into the tissues of the enemy, causing him to experience terrible hallucinations. Subsequently, the person was completely disoriented and deprived of reason, which led to his death.
In addition, modern scientists have proved that waida dye contains a substance that can have a powerful antitumor effect in oncological diseases. However, doctors warn that self-medication is contraindicated. At risk are pregnant women and people with diabetes. Therefore, taking medications from a miraculous plant should be agreed with your doctor. Take care of your health!