Krushina is well known to all of us. In childhood, we avoided bushes with "wolf berries", meeting them on forest edges, in copses or along the banks of rivers and lakes.
In fact, under the name of the buckthorn, there are almost 150 species of shrubs hidden, and only three of them are usable, and with benefit: the buckthorn is fragile, or alder, buckthorn lush, or jaoster and buckthorn american.
- Composition and properties
- Composition and properties
- What helps
- How to lose weight
- How to prepare
- How to prepare
- Therapeutic features
- Laxative "cousin"
- Cascara - American "
- Caution and contraindications
The composition and properties of these species are very similar to each otherfriend. This explains the similarity of their actions on the human body.Composition and properties of
The most important active compounds in the composition of buckthorn are anthraglycosides.
Thanks to the ability to irritate the intestinal walls, they intensify peristalsis, thus inducing a laxative effect - the
is the main property of the buckthorn.Many in it also tannins , known for their ability to reduce inflammation and reduce the secretory activity of the gastrointestinal tract.
Thus, tanning substances perfectly protect the mucous membrane from harmful microbes and other irritants. With their help, heavy metals are excreted from the body.
Numerous alkaloids in the buckthorn make it anesthetizing, blood-resurrecting and sedative effects. In addition, they are able to lower blood pressure.
Natural antioxidants , which are organic acids in the plant, help fight toxins and remove waste products, and also improve the digestive process.The content in the buckthorn gum helps it to lower cholesterol and suppress appetite.Pectins are famous for their ability to strengthen peripheral circulation, which is very important when digesting food. They provide normal peristalsis, thereby saving us from waste substances.
The presence of essential oils gives the buckthorn the properties of an antiseptic and stimulant of the central nervous system, like ascorbic acid, which is also saturated with shrubs.
Due to ash content, all types of buckthorn tend to slow down the process of blood coagulation and dissolve thrombi, which means - to speed up the healing of any wound surfaces.
There are also flavonoids in it - they prevent the aging and development of malignant processes.
digestion contains bitterness and resin contained in buckthorn, and thanks to saponins it causes diuretic and antiulcer effect.
But that's not all. Krushina boasts an excellent mineral composition.
Bulk potassium is useful for metabolism and cardiac muscle, it normalizes pressure and relieves swelling.
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Calcium and magnesium are irreplaceable for bones and teeth , normal activity of the nervous and circulatory systems, immunity.
Manganese regulates fat metabolism, it is a necessary component for the synthesis of insulin.
Iron and copper are involved in hematopoiesis, and are very important for immune defense.Boron provides hormonal balance and reproductive abilities.
It's no wonder that with such a rich composition the buckthorn is directly filled with healing properties, the main ones of which are:
- sedative effect on the nervous system;
- antibacterial, antiviral and antihelminthic action( about folk remedies for worms written here);
- anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties;
- laxative action( how to take castor oil is written on this page);
- astringent and disinfectant properties;
- antispasmodic effect;
- antitumor activity.
What helps
Krushin is widely used in both traditional and traditional medicine.
In this case, do not forget about its ability to irritate the mucous membrane of the digestive tract and apply it with caution in order to avoid poisoning.For this, the dosage and the regimen should be strictly observed.
For therapeutic purposes, you can use all parts of the bush, knowing the specific therapeutic effects of each of them.
The buckthorn bark has found the widest application for medicinal purposes. It is most effective as a laxative means of rapid action, since it predominantly "works" in the large intestine.
The buckthorn bark excellently copes with intestinal atony and is effective for chronic constipation. Another point of application of the cortex is the treatment of eczema.
Deciduous decoction is good for giving strength and fills with energy. It is good in the period of recovery after severe and prolonged illnesses, operations and injuries.
The roots of this shrub are traditionally included in the cholagogue collection, which also contains mint, flaxseed, cumin, nettle leaves and sage.
The buckthorn berries traditionally treat skin diseases - furunculosis and carbuncles, in addition it is an excellent remedy against helminths parasitizing in the intestines. It is recommended to take the drug when the first symptoms of parasites in the human body appear.
For weight loss
Due to the ability to prevent the absorption of fluid by the mucosa of the large intestine, the buckthorn bark has established itself as an unsurpassed means for weight loss.
Liquefied stools are quickly and easily evacuated from the body, causing weight loss. The fact that the remedy does not irritate the intestinal mucosa, makes it possible to take it even in the pathology of the gastrointestinal tract.
Usually, losing weight and trying to remove the second chin( written here) adhere to the course in 1,5 - 3 months, combining reception of buckthorn with diet and consumption of bran.
In addition to weight reduction, good body cleaning is achieved, appetite is reduced and all metabolic processes are normalized.
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With prolonged reception of buckthorn preparations, the body becomes addictive, requiring an increase in the dose to preserve the effect.
Do this with great care, not to provoke colic and pain syndrome. It is better in this case to switch to another means of plant origin.
The laxative effect makes buckthorn the drug of choice for constipation of various etiologies.
In addition, it is one of the main components of cholagogue and spasmolytic charges, powders and syrups.
Before taking it, you should always consult a doctor, especially if you are already taking other laxatives.
In a coupe with a buckthorn, this can result in nausea, colic, and provoke pain and vomiting.
There are many medicinal forms of reception of drugs of buckthorn.
In folk medicine, they often use infusions, decoctions and tinctures.
Official medicine prefers extracts, syrups, tablets and dried bark.
The buckthorn is fragile
The buckthorn is fragile, or alder - this is a tall tree-like shrub that grows to 7 meters. Its branches are very brittle - this is evident from the name, and the dark brown trunk is smooth and smooth - this is the main difference from the buckthorn laxative.
The second difference is the sharp tips of the leaves. The flowering of the alder-like bush is not attractive, and the fruits change their coloring during ripening - from green and reddish to blue.
How to procure
Curative properties have a bark of a plant, the blanks of which are made after the buds swelling and before flowering.
When making annular, and then longitudinal incisions, you can shoot the bark neat, grooved, chunks.
It is not recommended to plan bark.
Then in the cut will also be wood.
To leave a place for growing, it is better to keep a low hemp height of 15-20 cm from the ground.
The drying process will be better in the open air under a canopy, it is important to regularly mix the raw materials, having a loose layer, and at night to bring into the room.
About the readiness of the bark can be recognized by the characteristic brittleness and cod when bending. And it is allowed to consume it not earlier than a year, because immediately after drying the bark contains dangerous toxins.
In extreme cases, they can be destroyed earlier, exposing the bark to heating to 100 degrees for at least an hour.
Therapeutic features of
In medicine, a fragile buckthorn is known for its mild and effective laxative effect, usually occurring 10-14 hours after admission - it is important to remember this, counting the time of reception.
Experts say it does not just weaken, but regulates bowel function( thanks to the action of tannins), which makes it possible to use it for diarrhea.
This means that the skillful proper use of buckthorn can normalize the function of the intestine with constipation, diarrhea, or alternation.
Most often as a laxative medicine the bark is applied, but berries are very good as a diuretic, therefore, edema of various localization and ascites of hepatic and cardiac origin are used.
A good blood-restoring effect gives the use of fresh berries in cases of excessive menstrual bleeding, as well as atonic constipation.
The list of diseases for treatment of buckthorn breakdown includes hemorrhoids and intestinal atony, anal fissures and constipation, helminthic invasion( similar to tansy), gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcers, gastritis, colitis and liver diseases.
In addition, buckthorn helps with rheumatism and radiculitis, skin diseases, scabies and eczema, climacteric disorders and pathology of the nervous system.
It is used for diabetes mellitus, alimentary obesity, and other metabolic diseases.
Laxative "cousin"
The laxative buckthorn is more commonly known as the zoster.
Its difference is a twisted roughened trunk of almost black color and spines on branches and serrate edges of leaves.
The list of indications and contra-indications of the zoster is similar to that of buckthorn.
It is used in the treatment of wounds in the form of compresses and lotions.
The laxative effect after taking a buckthorn laxative appears after 8-10 hours. In addition to the bark, they use branches and ripe fruit of the zoster. Its antileukemic activity was established.
Cascar - "American"
The third species of buckthorn comes from North America. Hence the name - American buckthorn, or cascar .It is used much less frequently than the two previous ones, the dried bark of the bush is used.
A valuable distinction of the American buckthorn is the almost complete absence of irritating effects on the intestines and addiction.
However, it is not recommended to use it simultaneously with other medicines to be able to control their absorption and the effect obtained.
American buckthorn cleans well the intestine and promotes healing of the damaged mucosa, it forms a soft stool, and does not cause irritation.
The cascar treatment should not be a lengthy .
To avoid loss of valuable minerals by the body, do not get carried away with taking the medicine.
Caution and contraindications
As we see, the buckthorn is far from a harmless plant, and this implies a number of strict contraindications. These include:
- malignant neoplasms in the gastrointestinal tract;
- granulomatous intestinal inflammation, or Crohn's disease;
- uterine bleeding;
- period of pregnancy and lactation.
When pregnancy
Krushina absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy. Causing increased blood supply to the pelvic organs, it can cause spontaneous abortion.
For children
Unlike the state of pregnancy, child age is not a contraindication for treatment. With the help of medicinal syrup, children from the age of three can cope with constipation and stimulate sluggish digestion.
Summing up, we can safely say that the buckthorn bark will help normalize the activity of the stomach and intestines. It should be borne in mind that self-medication herbs - this is not an innocuous occupation. Consultations and supervision of a doctor in such a situation will help achieve the desired result.How to distinguish the buckthorn from other species of related shrubs you will see in the proposed video.
- Composition and properties