The medicinal marshmallow is a perennial plant, which has a wide application in folk medicine. It is also called "wild rose" and "marshmallow". The healing properties of the althea have been used since ancient times, and both leaves and roots are useful. Prepare the plant in September and the finished raw materials can not be stored for more than three years. It includes various vitamins, minerals, pectins, galactose, oils and other substances.
Therapeutic properties and contraindications of althaea
A rich chemical composition causes the presence of an enveloping, anti-inflammatory and softening effect. It is also used as an expectorant and antispasmodic.
The healing properties of the althea herb
- Use the products prepared on the basis of this plant, help to calm a strong cough, and the mucus of the althaea allows to restore the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and withdraw the phlegm.
- Included in the polysaccharides, help get rid of cough reflex, which occurs with tracheitis and laryngitis .
- The properties of the medicinal marshmallow affect the activity of the digestive system. For example, a water extract helps envelop the mucous membrane of the stomach, which is important for ulcers and erosions. It is also worth noting that the mucus of this plant absorbs toxins and other harmful substances.
- Included in the polysaccharides stimulate humoral and cellular immunity.
- It facilitates the process of spontaneous regeneration of tissues, reducing the inflammatory process.
- Can be used as a tread to soften a dense inflammatory coating.
- Thanks to the presence of anti-inflammatory and enveloping action, the plant helps to reduce the inflammatory process, as well as painful sensations in cystitis, problems with ureters and other similar diseases.
- Medicinal properties of the althea can be used for skin and joint diseases. Decoctions and infusions are used for compresses and washing of purulent wounds, eczema, trophic ulcers , and even in the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis and other similar diseases.
Contraindications to the use of althea
In addition to the healing properties of the althaea, it is necessary to disassemble the existing contraindications. With the care of means, cooked on the basis of grass, it is necessary to take people with diabetes, pregnant and breast-feeding women. You can not combine marshmallows with other medications, the action of which is directed to cough treatment. When using the plant in large quantities, vomiting and nausea may occur. Forbidden marshmallows for chronic constipation, problems with lung function and allergies. We must not forget that some people have an individual intolerance to the althaea, which manifests itself in the form of rashes, itching and redness.
Recipes of traditional medicine
Consider several effective folk remedies based on the althea:
- During the treatment of ulcers, you can use a medicine, for preparation of which take 20 grams of roots of althaea, comfrey and licorice, and 10 g of celandine. Ready to collect pour 200 g of boiling water and insist until completely cooled. Take before meals for 0.5 tbsp.
- To ease the condition when coughing, you can prepare infusion, for which in equal proportions mix the root of the althaea, thyme, sage, mountaineer and fennel. Fill it with cold water, put on a small fire and boil for several minutes, and then, infuse for another 10 minutes. Take three times a day for 0.5 tbsp.
- Good results are given by tea, prepared on the basis of an althea, for which it is necessary to take 2 teaspoons of dried leaves and pour them 1 tbsp. cold water. Infuse the drink for 10 minutes. Tea is recommended for problems with the intestines, and if you add a few spoons of honey, it will help with coughing.