Perhaps many people think that parmelia is a beautiful flower, but in fact it is a common lichen that has a number of beneficial properties. People even in ancient times discovered the healing properties of parmelia, which contains many substances useful to the human body. In folk medicine, use thallus, which is harvested at the end of April. After collection it is dried for three days, and then, already used in folk remedies.
Therapeutic properties and contraindications of parmelia
Means of traditional medicine, prepared on the basis of lichen, have bactericidal, hemostatic, antiseptic and wound-healing effect. This is due to the presence of ascorbic acid , natural antibiotics, fiber, tannins, complex carbohydrates and various minerals.
Applications and indications of Parmelia:
- Use tinctures and decoctions of lichen as an antibiotic to purify the body of various bacteria. Thanks to the antibacterial action with external application, it is possible to cope with fungi.
- The plant is useful in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems, relieving the negative consequences and cleaning the intestines from toxins.
- Effective parmelia from cough, because it removes inflammation and already on the first day of use helps to improve the patient's condition.
- Lichen is an excellent immunostimulating action, and perhaps it is due to ascorbic acid. It is recommended to use it for the prevention of colds.
- Use plants for external use in the form of compresses and lotions. They help to disinfect wounds, stop bleeding and get rid of rashes.
- Positively affects the herb on the activity of the nervous system, having a calming effect.
- It is useful to use lichen as an additional therapy in the treatment of heart disease. Such natural medicines help to strengthen the heart muscle, reducing the risk of heart attacks.
Discussing the use of parmelia, one can not but consider existing contraindications. Harm occurs when there is an individual intolerance, which manifests itself in the form of an allergic reaction. Since the tests concerning the effect of plants on the body of pregnant women and breast-feeding women have not been studied, it is better in this case not to use lichen. Do not fit folk recipes with parmelia and to treat children under six.