Astragalus - the legendary golden herbalist

There are a lot of known about the healing properties of astragalus. However, the healing properties of the herb have not been fully studied. Astragalus is considered a herb of centenarians. It has a beneficial effect on the nervous, cardiovascular, hematopoietic and other body systems, allowing a person to live and enjoy every happy minute.

And life is becoming more beautiful. ..

Herbage herb discord

Astragalus is a common representative of the legume family, which numbers over 2000( !) Species of herbaceous and shrubby plants.

Important! Among the variety of varieties of medicinal properties are allocated only a few. The most popular among folk healers are: astragalus woollyflower and astragalus membranous. Let us dwell in detail on both types.

All about woollyflower panaceum

Growth area, workpiece rules

Astragalus woollyflower( pictured below).This species is popularly known under the following names:

• gusto-flowered
• fluffy-flowered
  
  
  
• cat's pea
• flight sweet-melted
• malt potion.

However, do not be seduced by mouth-watering names, because the taste of the plant is far from sugar, on the contrary, it is bitter.

Sunny fluffy flower is actually a powerful antidepressant - it will easily color your life in bright colors.

The medicinal flower is widespread on the European steppe spaces of Russia and partly in the south of Ukraine. It can be found at field fringes, in the steppes and on the heights of mounds.
Astragalus begins to bloom in late spring - early summer. Healing herbs are unpretentious to the conditions of growth, but do not like high humidity and shade. Its stems, inflorescences and leaves are covered with thin fluffy hairs, which distinguishes this species from plants similar to it. A kind of symbol of love and tenderness.
For medical purposes, collect all parts of astragalus during its flowering period.

Important! This type of legumes is on the verge of destruction, and therefore is on the lists of the Red Book. When preparing a medicinal crop, try to cut off the grass, having retreated from the roots about 5 cm. Do not cut the bush entirely, leave a part of the shoots to ripen the seeds. Do not tear the stems with leaves, do not damage the roots and kidneys. Do not replenish stocks every season in the same places.

How to store?

Cut the cut grass away from direct sunlight, in well-ventilated rooms or electric dryers at temperatures up to 50 ° C.

So on the balcony looks like a magical grass that gives youth, health and good humor

Do not lay out stocks under the scorching sun, you can getunpresentable appearance of the collection - bleached, over-dried and devoid of useful substances hay.

Health pantry

All parts of the healing plant contain:

• flavonoid group
• organic acids
• tannin components
• etheric astragalous oil
• coumarins
• vitamins C, E
• organic metals: iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, and a little bit less sodium, silicon, manganese, selenium.

Someone will find it difficult to thoroughly study the effect of all these micronutrients on the human body, so try to highlight the main advantages of using astragalus in folk medicine, without going into the details of its chemical composition.

Effect on the cardiovascular system

Doctors and patients note that the therapeutic properties of astragalus are manifested in the cardiotonic and hypotensive effects of the herb on the heart, arteries and capillaries. Today many phytotherapeutists prescribe decoctions and infusions to patients with chronic heart failure and propensity to spasms of coronary vessels.

Relief of symptoms of hypertension

Use of infusions from stems and leaves of astragalus is useful for people with high blood pressure. Their regular drinking will help normalize blood pressure, as well as reduce the symptoms of initial hypertension.

Strengthening the nervous system

In folk medicine, decoctions of Astragalus grass are used primarily to combat stress manifestations and diseases of the nervous system. It is believed that astragalus has soothing and sedative properties, and therefore relieves headaches and reduces emotional stress without a hypnotic effect.

Recommendation! Determine your dosage together with herbalist, regularly drink healthy grass and show the surrounding nerves of nerves!

Stop - Oral Diseases

Herbalists have noticed the beneficial effects of astragalus in the treatment of angina, stomatitis or periodontitis.
In the first case, leaves, flowers and stalks of astragalus are added to the collections of chamomile, eucalyptus and marigold. The throat is rinsed 2 times a day.
In the treatment of stomatitis or periodontal disease for the removal of inflammation, the mouth is rinsed with a pure decoction of astragalus for 1-2 weeks.

Effective remedy for burns

Infusions of astragalus woollyflower are used externally to relieve pain and accelerate the healing of burns. Here is a simple and effective recipe: 1 tbsp. Spoon the herb in a glass of boiling water, cool, water the affected area until you feel relief!

Down with rheumatism

Astragalus has been well proven in the treatment of rheumatic pains. Completely overpowered the disease? Try pouring the grass into the bottle and pour it with vodka( ½).After 21 days, the drug is ready for use. Infusions are used as grits and compresses.

Important! Use the national prescription as an auxiliary, but in no case should you determine the course of treatment yourself and do not replace effective medicines with tinctures!

Astragalus membranous - healthy competition for woolly-flowering plant

The healing properties of the astragalus membranous deserve special attention. This is an effective tool of modern Chinese medicine.

External resemblance to astragalus is obvious, only "woolly stiffness" is missing.

Latest laboratory developments have been unspeakably pleased. It turned out that extracts of astragalus root are a powerful pharmacological preparation with the following effects:

• immunostimulating
• antiviral
• antitumor
  
  
  
• antioxidant
• antidiabetic
• antibacterial
• wound-healing.

The root of astragalus in Chinese medicine has become a popular tool in the prevention and treatment of colds, as well as against strains of certain viruses. It is successfully used in the fight against heart disease, immunodeficiency and side effects of chemicals in oncology. It is believed that drugs with astragalus root slow the physical aging of the body and have a beneficial effect on the general tone of a person.

Blanks from the garden bed

Traditionally, miraculous raw materials are excavated in autumn or spring. The roots are thoroughly washed, dried on the street in the sun, then ground and used to prepare tinctures, tea and broths.

For the heart - tops, and for the soul - the roots

Indications for use:

• chronic fatigue
• insomnia
• lack of appetite
• diarrhea
• immunosuppression
• cardiac fibrosis
• deterioration of the capillary elasticity
• respiratory infections
• many other diseases.

From dried and shredded raw materials herbalists at home prepare teas, tinctures and other medicines. Internet pages abound with recipes containing these or other components of astragalus. How not to get lost in the variety of proposals and choose the right combination of herbal collection? It's simple.

Tip: the most effective recipes from astragalus membranous are contained in liners to the goods( herbal collections) in pharmacies. Do not self-medicate, consult on the competent use of the root with herbal medicine!