Golden mustache, the scientific name of which is fragrant, is a popular indoor plant that is actively used in folk medicine as a medicine against a variety of diseases. Although in the official medicine this plant is not used, biologists, having conducted a number of studies, confirmed the presence in the juice of the herb of gold bioactive substances possessing medicinal properties.
Composition and use of a golden mustache
The main components of the chemical composition, to which the indoor flower golden mustache due to its numerous healing properties, are:
- flavonoids (quercetin and kaempferol);
- phytosterol beta-sitosterol;
- amino acids (lysine, tryptophan, lecin, meteonin);
- tannins;
- vitamins (groups B, C, PP);
- microelements (mainly iron, copper, chromium).
The healing properties of this plant are as follows:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antibacterial;
- sedative;
- choleretic;
- antineoplastic;
- toning;
- vasoconstrictive;
- diuretics;
- immunostimulating;
- antispasmodic;
- expectorant.
In addition, preparations made on the basis of a golden mustache, are able to establish metabolic processes in the body, normalize the hormonal balance, reduce high blood pressure and positively influence the work of the brain. The healing properties of the golden mustache are manifested both with internal and external application, the dosage form and dosage are selected depending on the type of pathology and its severity.
The healing properties of a golden mustache for joints
The plant in question is successfully used in the fight against acute and chronic pathologies of the joints - arthritis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis, gout, etc. Its use helps to reduce inflammation and improve trophism of tissues, thereby reducing the pain syndrome, improving mobility in the joint. For joints, the healing properties of the golden mustache can be tested by applying tincture on alcohol, which is both external and internal healing agent.
To prepare tinctures, side shoots ("whiskers") of the plant are used, separated by knots - "joints" on separate "knees". In this case, only those plants that already have at least 8 knots on the shoots are suitable for treatment. In order to activate the medicinal components in the shoots of the golden mustache, they must be previously held in the refrigerator for 2 weeks, wrapped in food film. After this you can prepare the tincture.
Prescription means
Ingredients:
- golden mustache - 7-10 "tribes" of shoots;
- vodka (diluted alcohol) - 100 ml.
Preparation
Raw pour vodka, placing in a glass container, and insist for three weeks in the dark, periodically shaking. Next tincture strain, place for storage in the refrigerator.
The drug should be taken in this way:
- As a compress: moisten the gauze in the tincture and attach to the diseased area for 1 - 2 hours, covered with polyethylene and a warm towel (up to 2 times a day).
- For grinding: mix tincture with vegetable oil in a ratio of 1: 5 and rub the joints at night.
- Inside: a tablespoon of tincture divided into three meals and consumed three times a day for an hour before a meal (course - a week, a break - 2 weeks).
Contraindications to the use of a golden mustache:
- individual intolerance;
- pregnancy;
- lactation;
- exacerbation of allergic diseases;
- renal insufficiency .
Preparations of a golden mustache should be taken carefully, only after consulting a doctor and strictly observing the dosage. In the first days of internal intake of drugs from this plant, the dosage should be reduced to a third of the recommended dose (to identify possible side effects).
Golden mustache with oncology - medicinal properties and contraindications
Phytotherapists recommend taking golden mustaches in breast, lung, stomach cancer, but using a mixture of alcohol tincture (30 ml) and vegetable oil (40 ml). Such an emulsion promotes the death of cancer cells and resorption of tumors. However, it is not recommended for liver cancer because of the alcohol content. The emulsion is taken immediately after cooking three times a day 20 minutes before meals according to a special scheme (10 days intake - 5 days break - 10 days intake - 10 days break - 10 days reception).