The broth of celandine is applied either inside or outside. With internal use, the choleretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antitumor properties of the celandine manifest themselves. Taking it inside, you can get rid of the inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract, cure the sick liver, delay the development of metastases in cancer.
External application is based on the antimicrobial, wound-healing and antifungal effect of decoction. External it is used in the treatment of eczema, furuncles, psoriasis, dermatitis, fungus.
Chemical composition of celandine
The broth of celandine contains the concentrate of all those substances that are contained in the plant. And by the number of useful substances, the celandine will give one hundred points forward to any other grass. It contains vitamins, minerals, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins and other biologically active elements.
The chemical composition of celandine:
- vitamins
- minerals
- alkaloids
- saponins
- bitterness
- flavonoids
- organic acids
- tannins
- essential oils.
Its purity is due primarily to the high content of alkaloids in it. In the roots, their number can reach up to 4%.Grass contains half of this amount - from 1 to 2%, and, the younger the plant, the less it will be useful substances. In total, about 20 different kinds of alkaloids have been found in the purifier. Of particular importance for medicine are the following:
- chelidonin
- homohelicidonin
- sanguinarin
- helerithrin
- protopin.
Helidonin lowers blood pressure and acts calmingly on the nervous system. Homochelidonin produces an anesthetic effect. Sanguinarin stimulates the digestive processes, anesthetizes. Protopin relieves spasms of smooth muscles, tones.
Also rich in pure citric acid and carotene. Of organic acids there are apple, citric and amber.
Properties broth
following curative properties of broth celandine is used in medicine:
- bactericidal anti-inflammatory wound healing
- antifungal
- diuretic
- antitumor
- antispasmodic
- diaphoretic
- choleretic
- soothing analgesic
- expectorant.
When you use the decoction inside, you can get rid of many inflammatory processes that are hidden or evidently taking place in the body. It also promotes the healing of the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract, soothes and stimulates the body's defenses.
With external application the broth shows bactericidal qualities, reduces the proliferation processes, stimulates the regeneration of tissues, dries and anesthetizes. It is often used in cosmetology, since it has the most beneficial effect on the skin, whitens, tones, disinfects. The insecticidal property of the decoction is also known. They get rid of fleas, bedbugs, aphids and other insect pests.
An interesting fact! In Russia, peasants used a decoction of celandine as a disinfectant, scalding them pots for milk and dairy products.
Application of
Broth of celandine can be prepared both from grass and from its roots. In medicine, all parts of the plant are used. With digestive problems, a herbal decoction of celandine will help. External application most often involves the use of roots and rhizomes.
External application of
Outwardly the broth of celandine is used for the following diseases:
- eczema
- psoriasis
- acupuncture
- acne rash
- fungal diseases
- dermatitis
- seborrhea
- cutaneous tuberculosis
- lupus
- skin cancer
- labial herpes.
Also with the help of a decoction you can get rid of warts, pigment spots, dandruff, freckles. On the skin it is applied in the form of lotions, compresses, washings. With extensive lesions prepare a bath of broth, where they are immersed entirely. In fungal diseases, feet are prepared with foot baths.
will help. Internal application of
Decoction from celandine is taken internally with gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and nervous diseases. With it, you can get rid of or ease the course of the following diseases:
- gastritis
- enteritis
- stomach ulcer
- colitis
- hepatitis
- cholecystitis
- cirrhosis
- cholecystitis
- oncological diseases
- hypertension
- neuroses
- influenza.
Also used douches for thrush, colpitis, polyps of the rectum. With angina, stomatitis, toothache, broth rinse the throat. They also wash the nasal cavity with a cold.
Tip! Broth chistotela with improper application and non-observance of dosage can cause poisoning, so before using it is advisable to consult a doctor.
Contraindications
Caviar broth should not be used in the following cases:
- for epilepsy;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- bronchial asthma;
- angina;
- allergic reactions.
It is also not recommended for children up to 3 years of age and during the period of exacerbation of diseases. When treating, you should not forget that in large doses the broth of celandine is toxic. Applying it inside without following the dosage can lead to serious poisoning.
How to use celandine in medicine can be found in this video: