Air grows mainly in marshland. Hence, its most common name is the swamp ayr. The medicinal properties and contraindications of the root of aira to folk and traditional medicine have been known for a very long time. Although the curative substances are contained in all parts of the plant, the rhizome is most often used. It is rather thick and fleshy in the aura.
The healing properties of the root of the marsh
In the Tatar grass there are a lot of useful substances:
- sesquiterpenes;
- vitamins;
- protein;
- starch;
- calamendiol;
- caryophyllene;
- borneol;
- turmeric;
- calarenes;
- acolamon;
- neocaron;
- phytoncides;
- methyl-eugenol;
- element;
- essential oils;
- tannins;
- camphor.
And this is not a complete list of components. Due to tannic acids, the plant has a slightly tart astringent taste. And thanks to essential oils, the roasted root smells very nice.
Compared with the amount of contraindications to the root of ayr marsh, the healing properties are much larger, and they look like this:
- disinfectant;
- vasodilator;
- wound healing;
- bactericidal;
- pain reliever;
- antipyretic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- soothing;
- tonic;
- antispasmodic;
- restorative;
- diuretic;
- choleretic;
- stimulating digestion;
- expectorant.
All useful properties and contraindications to the root of ayr are well studied by traditional medicine. The plant is a part of many medicinal collections and teas. Preparations containing Tatar grass are prescribed for:
- gastritis with low acidity ;
- mental disorders;
- rachitis;
- cholecystitis;
- lack of appetite;
- cirrhosis;
- gastritis;
- cholangitis;
- angina;
- rhinitis;
- chronic joint diseases;
- thrombophlebitis;
- hypertension;
- ARVI and ARI;
- hepatitis;
- duodenitis;
- gout;
- heartburn;
- endometritis;
- violation of the menstrual cycle;
- tonsillitis ;
- migraines;
- neuroses;
- stress.
There are no contraindications and the use of beneficial properties of the root of the aura is external. With the help of lotions, ointments and compresses, impregnated with tincture or decoction of aortic root, you can fight with various dermatological diseases. Medicines based on plants quickly heal wounds, pustular eruptions, ulcers.
Tatar grass is often used in cosmetology. You can add a decoction of the spine in a shampoo or balm to improve the condition of the hair, cure dandruff, strengthen hair bulbs. And if, apart from the aura, to interfere with burdock, the curative will act more efficiently.
The healing properties of the root of ayr allow it to be used also for gums. The plant saves from dental pain. You can either rinse your mouth with a decoction of the root, or lubricate the gums with tincture. To act such a medicine begins very quickly - faster than many medications.
Contraindications to the use of root aira
There are not so many, but all contraindications must be taken into account before starting treatment. Here they are:
- Medicines based on a plant should never be used in pregnancy.
- It is dangerous to take Tatar grass with bleeding.
- Contraindicated root of aira to people with high acidity of gastric juice.
- It is advisable to abandon the treatment of irons with hypotonic roots.
- Unpleasant consequences can occur when using aira during acute inflammation of the kidneys or exacerbation of peptic ulcer.
- Another contraindication is individual intolerance.
Even if you do not enter any of the groups of patients who are contraindicated in the ayr, it is not worth using. Please note that if you take too much medicine on the basis of the Tatar grass, a vomiting may begin.