A perennial house plant called ornithogalum has long been used in folk medicine, although it has not yet been included in the list of medicinal herbs. However, from very many diseases helps Indian onions - the use of ornithogalum externally relieves dermatological diseases, joint pathologies and eliminates pain.
The use of Indian onions in medicine
The greatest value is contained in fresh plant juice, which has the consistency of mucus. It stands out from bulbs, stems, leaves and arrows with flowers, rich in many biologically active substances, glycosides and weakly toxic poisons, which have a powerful therapeutic effect.
Indian onions are known for such actions:
- locally irritating;
- improvement of blood circulation in tissues;
- anesthetic;
- healing of small cuts, abrasions and wounds;
- antiseptic;
- antimycotic;
- elimination of nerve inflammation;
- alleviation of symptoms of mastitis;
- heating;
- antimicrobial (for diseases of the oral cavity);
- increased cardiac tone.
Recipes for the treatment of Indian onion tincture
As a rule, the fresh juice of a plant produces the greatest effect when applied externally. For the treatment of leaves and bulbs are used, rubbing sore spots for rheumatism, skin diseases, headaches (including migraine), insect bites and mechanical damage to the dermis.
A small piece of ornithogalum, about 2 by 2 cm, is enough to relieve the pain syndrome in any part of the body. At the same time, it is necessary to quickly rub the affected area, since the slimy onion juice is well absorbed and penetrates deep under the skin.
Tincture from the plant is usually prepared on the basis of alcohol or vodka. There are several popular ways of producing it. It is worth noting that such drugs are stored for a long time and are suitable even for internal reception.
Recipes and use of tincture from Indian onion:
- Pour alcohol or vodka (homemade) crushed fresh leaves of ornithogalum in the proportions of 1:10 and infuse for 14 days in the refrigerator.
- Kashitsu from a small onion leaf (15 cm long) infuse for a week in a mixture of 50 ml of alcohol and 15 ml of ethereal eucalyptus oil .
- Mix the juice from 1 tablespoon of leaves or onions of Indian onion (in a crushed form) with a glass of sunflower oil, insist 5 days.
The offered prescriptions of medicines perfectly help with:
- arthritis;
- arthrosis;
- rheumatism ;
- pain in the back and extremities;
- mastitis;
- cutaneous bacterial lesions.
Indian onions and joints - application
Quickly, the pain syndrome can be alleviated by rubbing the joints with freshly squeezed ornithogalum extract. It should be rubbed with a cut sheet or bulb of the disturbing area and immediately warmed the treated area with a woolen shawl. At the very beginning of the procedure, tingling and, perhaps, a slight burning sensation will appear. After 10-15 minutes, these feelings will disappear on their own.
In addition, to ease the symptoms of diseases of the musculoskeletal system helps the use of tinctures prepared according to one of the above methods. The best action has an alcohol preparation, which is recommended to rub into the affected areas twice a day. It should be noted that for sensitive skin, it is necessary to reduce the proportions of phyto raw materials and
Application of Indian onion in fungus
Mycosis pathologies are often difficult to cure, even with the help of modern medicines, but the fungus is well amenable to therapy through ornithogaluma.
In order to eliminate any manifestations of mycosis within 1-3 days, it is necessary:
- Cut a small piece of a 2-year-old leaf and stretch it in your hands.
- Spread the juice to the affected skin and rub it gently until absorbed.
- Repeat the procedure up to 3 times a day.