Crimean Schizandra is a perennial herbaceous plant, a semi-shrub belonging to the family of labial flowers, which grows on the territory of the Crimea (mainly on stony slopes). The scientific name of the plant is the Crimean iron, and in the people it is often also called the shepherd-tea, the Tartar tea. For the first time, the ancient Greeks, who came to the Crimea, began using the useful properties of Grasshopper Grass. Delicious and aromatic tea, cooked on its basis, really has a beneficial effect on the body, saving many diseases, which is confirmed by studying the composition of Crimean magnolia vine.
Chemical Composition and Medicinal Properties of Crimean Schizandra
For medical purposes, apply the entire surface part of the plant (leaves, flowers, stems, seeds), in which the following basic substances are found:
- iridoids;
- tannins;
- pectin;
- flavonoids;
- vitamin C;
- vitamin E;
- organic acids (palmitic, oleic, stearic, linoleic, linolenic);
- mineral substances (in particular, calcium);
- essential oils and the like.
The above ingredients cause useful properties of the plant, among which:
- wound healing;
- immunostimulating;
- diuretic;
- antiemetic;
- tonic;
- rejuvenating.
In addition, the plant is able to have such an effect:
- increased appetite;
- normalization of sleep;
- stimulation of the nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems;
- normalization of metabolism ;
- normalization of body temperature;
- improvement of digestive processes;
- normalization of blood pressure .
How to take Crimean Schizandra?
The easiest way to use the plant is to use the prepared infusion (tea). For brewing the herbs, pour a liter of boiling water 15 g of dried raw materials and infuse for 10-15 minutes. The received drink can be consumed simply instead of tea 1-2 glasses a day, preferably in the morning (because Schizandra invigorates, gives strength and energy). This same infusion can be used as an external agent (for compresses, poultices) with bruises, wounds, burns.
Contraindications to the use of Crimean magnolia vine
Like all medicinal plants, Crimean magnolia vine has not only useful properties, but also contraindications, which include:
- high blood pressure;
- nervous overexcitation;
- individual intolerance.
If you do not take into account contraindications, then the use of Crimean magnolia vine not only will not benefit, but will also harm the body.