Highlander pochechuyny is an annual plant that belongs to the buckwheat family. It can grow up to 110 cm in height. Has a lone branching stem and a rod root. Leaves are linear-lanceolate, which turn to wedge-narrowed to the base. The flowers of the grass are small in size - pink or white - and have large brushes at the ends. The fruit grows black.
Highlander pochechuyny - medicinal and useful properties of grass, contraindications
The main therapeutic effect of the plant is its ability to return blood in the body to a normal state. So, when taking the infusion, it becomes thicker, thereby increasing its coagulability. But increased blood coagulability can be a contraindication to the reception of grass. In addition, the plant is able to remove inflammation, which facilitates the flow of various diseases. Highlander also has a slight laxative effect.
Contraindications for the use of a mountaineer pochecuinoy:
- Use for the treatment of decoctions and infusions, cooked on the basis of a mountaineer, is not recommended for people suffering from inflammation of the bladder and kidneys.
- Also it is not advised to take pregnant women.
- Use decoctions and infusions of a mountaineer is not desirable for people who are prone to blood clots or with already increased coagulability.
For the same reason, it is not recommended to perform long-term treatment - it is necessary at least to pause in a few weeks. This will help to avoid unwanted complications in the future.
For medicinal purposes, only the green part of the plant is used. Various infusions, extracts and decoctions are prepared from it.
Highlander pochechuyny - preparation of raw materials and application
The herb can be used for medicinal purposes only if it is properly prepared. The latter should only be produced during the flowering of the plant. Only the upper parts are cut off, which are 15-25 cm from the soil.
For the normal spread of grass next year, it will suffice to leave only 2-3 plants per 3 sq. M. Dry the mountaineer needs to be outdoors, preferably in the shade. The most favorable is the use of special equipment that has artificial heating. The temperature in the installations should not exceed 40-50 degrees. With slow drying, the grass can change color and become darker. Dry raw materials are used for 2-3 years. The taste of the broth turns gorykovaty, while the smell is not completely.
Infusions on this herb have pronounced hemostatic properties - coagulability increases, the contractility of smooth muscle organs increases. In some cases, the mountaineer may have other actions:
- diuretic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- laxative;
- strengthens the work of the heart;
- narrows vessels, not having a special effect on pressure.
The herb is used to treat constipation, venereal and catarrhal diseases, is used during uterine and hemorrhoidal bleedings.
Highlander pochechuyny from hemorrhoids - prescription
Ingredients:
- dry grass - 20 g;
- water - 300 ml.
Preparation and use
The dry plant is placed in enameled dishes, and is poured with boiled warm water. The resulting mixture is covered with a lid and placed on the fire, where it should boil for at least a quarter of an hour. The broth is then cooled to room temperature. Then it is filtered, raw material is squeezed out of it. If the broth is less than 200 ml, then it must be brought to this volume, by adding boiled water. It is recommended to take a tablespoon three times a day. Infusion helps with hemorrhoids .