The knot-litter is a fragrant and rather beautiful plant, well known to gardeners. It is very unpretentious, so it is found everywhere, especially in meadows, banks of water bodies and marshes. Traditional medicine, this representative of the flora is known as tavolga - useful properties and contra-indications of this herb allow to attribute it to pharmacopoeial varieties. In some European countries, it is used to produce certified drugs.
Useful properties and contraindications of the mumpsweed or the twilli
For the preparation of medicines, the aerial parts of the plant under consideration are used - leaves, stems, flowers. They contain the most valuable chemical components:
- phenolic and aromatic compounds;
- ascorbic, ellagic, caffeic acid;
- coumarins;
- phenol glycosides;
- chalcones;
- catechins;
- tannins;
- essential oils;
- flavonoids;
- salicylic aldehyde;
- vanillin;
- steroids;
- methyl salicylate;
- higher fatty and phenolic carboxylic acids;
- camphor;
- ionol;
- esters;
- carotenoids;
- spiramines and others.
Scientific medicine notes the following positive effects from the application of leaves and flowers:
- immunostimulating;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antioxidant;
- nootropic;
- adaptogenic;
- hepatoprotective;
- antihypoxic;
- restorative;
- diuretic;
- anticarcinogenic;
- hypoglycemic;
- antiseptic;
- antihemorrhoids;
- sedative;
- bacteriostatic;
- antiulcer;
- regenerating;
- astringent;
- antifungal;
- absorbable;
- diaphoretic;
- repellent.
A unique feature of phytochemicals is the ability to prevent oxygen starvation of the brain. Glycosides, contained in the aerial parts of the grass, have actions comparable to the effect on the body of caffeine, but without increasing blood pressure.
Despite the low toxicity of the mallin, it should be taken with caution, always consult with the doctor. Do not use the plant when:
- hypotension ;
- colitis with a tendency to constipation;
- insufficient coagulability of blood.
Useful properties of the vulgar vulgaris for women and contraindications
In gynecology, the presented phytocoagulant serves as the basis for anti-inflammatory and healing syringings. These procedures are prescribed for the auxiliary treatment of infectious diseases, erosion of the cervix , endometriosis and candidiasis (thrush). Due to the use of the maller, the severity of the symptoms of these pathologies decreases, the multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms slows down and the normal vaginal microflora is restored.
Women are also advised to drink tea from the herb - in addition to the beneficial properties and contraindications listed earlier, this drink helps normalize the functions of the endocrine system and maintain the hormonal balance. In addition, it perfectly tones up and gives vitality, without causing side effects. The only condition in which women should not take decoctions and infusions with a medicinal herb is pregnancy.
Useful properties and contraindications of seeds
The described part of the grass is used as a nootropic remedy for post-stroke rehabilitation. Regular intake of alcohol tincture on the seed of the mimic helps to improve blood circulation in the brain and its functionality, it helps to normalize memory, concentrate attention and restore nervous conduction.
As for contraindications, all the previously stated recommendations are relevant.