Kupena medicinal is a plant of the Asparagus family. All its parts contain a significant amount of nutrients, which allows the use of roots, leaves, stems and flowers for the manufacture of medicinal products. Its use in medicine is mainly based on heart medicines, as well as means for normalizing the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
What does medicinal purchase look like: photo and short description
Kupena officinalis, or fragrant, is a perennial plant with a gnarled rhizome, erect stems and bright green leaves. It blooms in late spring or early summer. At this time, greenish-white flowers, similar to lilies of the valley, appear at the kupena.
Cupena officinalis has many other names. The most famous of them are wolf apples, crane pods, Solomon's seal, bloodstain, hare cabbage, black raven, lily of the valley and seal.
Fragrant bought by official medicine is not recognized and is not included in the State Register of Medicines of the Russian Federation. Nevertheless, knowing its chemical composition, it is possible to make medicinal tinctures and decoctions, and in pharmacies and online stores, you can buy dried roots and a liquid extract of bloodstone.
The healing properties of the plant
Useful properties of medicinal purchased:
- astringent;
- wound healing;
- pain reliever;
- hemostatic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- laxative;
- antineoplastic;
- expectorant;
- diuretic;
- calming.
Bloodstone-based products also increase immunity and strengthen the capillary walls.
Indications for use
To use funds based on the aboveground or underground part of the fragrant inside is indicated in the presence of the following diseases:
- ARI and ARVI;
- BPH;
- respiratory tract diseases;
- diabetes;
- cardiovascular diseases;
- myoma and mastopathy;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Topical medicinal products are recommended for use in joint and skin diseases.
Contraindications and side effects
Kupena officinalis is a poisonous plant and should be used with caution. It is necessary for people with a weak vestibular apparatus to refrain from taking funds made on the basis of a bloodstone, since all its parts have an emetic effect. It is forbidden to take them and women during pregnancy and lactation, children, and those who have individual intolerance.
Side effects occur with prolonged and excessive use of drugs made from bloodstone. In case of an overdose, symptoms of poisoning (vomiting, nausea) may occur. In this case, you must immediately stop taking medications and consult a doctor.
When using topical drugs based on kupena, care should be taken not to get burned. Do not keep compresses and lotions for longer than 15 minutes.
Popular recipes
The following medicines are prepared on the basis of the roots, stems, leaves and flowers of the Solomon seal:
- herbal decoction;
- alcohol tincture;
- water infusion;
- means for compresses;
- milk broth.
Decoction
Ingredient List:
- 40 g of dried roots;
- 500 ml of boiling water.
Step-by-step instructions for preparing herbal decoction:
- Grind the roots to a powder in a blender or mortar using a pestle.
- Pour boiling water over the resulting powder.
- Close the container with a lid.
- Boil the broth over low heat for 30 minutes.
- Filter the remedy.
A decoction based on a fragrant bush helps in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. It should be drunk 65 ml 4 times a day.
Infusion
Ingredient List:
- 20 g of roots;
- 200 ml of water.
Instructions for making infusion:
- Fill the bath with water.
- Put the container with the mixture on fire and bring to a boil.
- Let the product brew for 4 hours.
- Filter the infusion.
It is recommended to take a healing infusion for people suffering from gastrointestinal diseases, 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day.
Tincture
Ingredient List:
- 100 g fresh leaves purchased;
- 100 ml of vodka or alcohol.
Instructions for making tincture:
- Mix ingredients.
- Remove the container with the product in a dark and dry place for 10 days. Shake the bottle periodically.
- Strain the liquid several times through cheesecloth.
It is recommended to use the remedy for diseases of the heart and blood vessels, diabetes mellitus and bronchitis, 10 drops 1 time per day after meals.
Means for external use
Ingredient List:
- 50 g of roots;
- 500 ml of water.
Step-by-step instructions for making a product for compresses and lotions:
- Combine ingredients.
- Simmer the mixture over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Let the liquid brew for 3 hours.
- Strain the product.
In the resulting broth, you should moisten the bandage and apply it to the sore spot. The product is recommended for use in case of skin diseases, abrasions and bruises.
Milk broth
Ingredient List:
- 50 g of dried roots;
- 3 liters of milk.
Instructions for making milk broth:
- Place vegetable raw materials in a clay pot.
- Pour milk over the roots.
- Evaporate the liquid over low heat to a third of the volume.
- Strain the resulting broth.
This remedy is effective in treating ulcers. It should be drunk in 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day.
Rules for the collection and storage of plant materials
It is recommended to dig up the roots of the fragrant bush at the end of the autumn period, and the aboveground part should be harvested during the flowering of the plant. It is necessary to carry out the collection of plant materials with gloves. After digging up, the roots should be cleaned of the ground, rinsed under running water and dried in a warm, well-ventilated area or outdoors under a canopy. The aerial part of the bloodstone is used fresh for the preparation of medicines.
Store the dried roots of the fragrant kupena in paper bags for no more than 2 years. In order for the bloodstone to retain its healing properties, it must be kept separate from other medicinal plants. For the manufacture of various products are suitable roots of a light brown shade, without signs of mold.
Feedback on the results of use
We cured my son's stomach ulcer with an infusion of medicinal products. An old Korean advised us - we are grateful to him
Dry roots of the kupen, ground to a state of powder, together with asparagus roots (in the same form) help with tumors.
Video: an overview of the deaf lily of the valley from a herbalist
Medicines made on the basis of the aboveground or underground part of the fragrant bush should be used with caution to avoid burns and food poisoning. It is advisable to consult a doctor about the dosage and duration of taking this or that medication.