Hill solyanka is a plant of the Amaranth family. It is appreciated by phytotherapists for its medicinal properties and is widely used not only in alternative medicine, but also in cosmetology.
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Description and photo of hill hodgepodge
After the end of the flowering period, the leaves and stems of the hodgepodge turn wood
Solyanka is a herbaceous annual with a long rhizome and small lateral roots. Her numerous branches intertwine, forming a ball. The leaves of the hodgepodge are thin, semi-cylindrical, light green, and the flowers are white-pink. The plant blooms in the middle of summer, and the fruits, which are small achenes, ripen in early autumn.
The hodgepodge becomes prickly after the end of the flowering period, due to which it is called a camel thorn. This plant is also known as Tatar thistle, katun, Russian thistle, camel hay, tumbling weed, yandak and tumbleweed.
Dried herb is sold in pharmacies for preparing infusions and decoctions
Herbal raw materials for self-preparation of medicinal products are sold in pharmacy kiosks. They also sell tea and extract of this plant.
Solyanka hill is used for the manufacture of dietary supplements
Supplements are also made on the basis of the weed (Hepatosol, Lohein, Askokhol).
How does hill hodgepodge differ from other varieties
There are more than 100 varieties of hodgepodge, but none of them is included in the State Register of Medicines of the Russian Federation. In alternative medicine, three types of this plant are actively used: Richter's, Paletsky's hodgepodge and hill. All varieties have a rich chemical composition, but the first two have more medicinal properties. But at the same time, they are more toxic, since they contain alkaloids. In the hill hodgepodge there is a minimum amount of these substances, which deprives it of a number of medicinal properties, but at the same time makes it safer for the human body.
Chemical composition
Russian thistle is a valuable medicinal plant due to the beneficial substances it contains:
- Amino acids. Betaine and glycine help normalize the nervous system.
- Phytosterols. These substances normalize metabolism.
- Saponins. They strengthen the immune system and help remove excess fluid from the body.
- Complex polysaccharides. Manan and inulin normalize the intestinal microflora and reduce blood sugar levels, and promote weight loss.
- Flavonoids. Rutin, tricin, isorhamnetin and quartzetin normalize heart function.
- Glycosides. These nutrients increase stress resistance.
- Complex of micro and macro elements. The plant contains iron, copper, phosphorus, potassium and silicon, which help normalize heart function and strengthen bones.
- Carotenoids. Substances help to strengthen the immune system.
- Phenyldicarboxylic acids.Pheno acids have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects on the body.
- Vitamin E. This antioxidant prevents the negative effects of toxic substances on the body.
- Gamma Linolenic Acid. It has a beneficial effect on the metabolism.
- Alkaloids. They are contained in this plant in small quantities and practically do not have any effect on the human body.
Beneficial features
Healing properties of tumbling weed:
- choleretic;
- diuretic;
- cleansing;
- laxative;
- anti-inflammatory;
- fortifying;
- antioxidant.
Katun medicines also stimulate gastric acid production and normalize blood pressure.
Indications for use
It is recommended to use products based on Russian thistle for people suffering from diabetes, glaucoma, fibroids, dysbiosis and osteoporosis. But these drugs are especially effective for diseases of the liver, gallbladder, intestines and stomach. Tea made from Russian thistle is recommended for obesity, in order to speed up metabolism and quickly lose weight. On the basis of katun, you can also prepare products for external use that will help fight hemorrhoids and skin diseases.
Medicines can also be taken as a prophylaxis for the formation of malignant tumors.
Contraindications and harm
Contraindications to the use of Tatar thistle:
- urolithiasis during an exacerbation;
- individual intolerance;
- phenylketonuria;
- pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding;
- age up to 18 years.
Do not abuse drugs, otherwise allergy symptoms (itching, rash, redness) may occur.
Popular recipes and instructions for their use
Complementary medicine uses the leaves, roots, and stems of camel thorn. On the basis of plant raw materials are produced:
- healing infusion;
- decoction for ingestion;
- tea drink;
- broth.
Decoction
List of required ingredients:
- 10 g of dried roots;
- 100 ml of water.
The sequence of actions when preparing a folk remedy:
- Pour the mound water over the hodgepodge.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cool and strain the broth.
It is recommended to take the prepared medicine in 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day for liver diseases.
Infusion
List of required ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. l. shredded stems and leaves;
- 4 glasses of cold water.
The sequence of actions when preparing an aqueous infusion:
- Place the plant material in a bottle and add water.
- Remove the container with the medicine in a dry place for 8 hours.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Wrap the container with a thick towel and let it brew for 2 hours.
- Filter out the medicine.
This infusion is a versatile healing and prophylactic agent. It is recommended to take it warm, 70 ml 3 times a day 15 minutes before meals.
Decoction for external use
Ingredient List:
- 3 tbsp. l. chopped hodgepodge root;
- 250 ml of water.
The sequence of actions when preparing a medicinal product:
- Pour Russian thistle with water.
- Simmer the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Strain and cool the product.
In the liquid, cotton wool should be moistened and wiped with sore spots. This decoction is effective for skin diseases.
Tea
Ingredient List:
- 1 tbsp. l. herbs;
- 250 ml boiling water.
The sequence of actions when preparing a healing drink:
- Pour boiling water over the hodgepodge.
- Cover the container with a lid and let it brew for 15 minutes.
This tea is recommended for diabetics to drink 4 glasses a day. You can add honey to it to taste.
How to choose the right raw materials and store them
Herbal raw materials for the manufacture of medicines are collected on special plantations using special equipment before the flowering of the hodgepodge. The dried raw materials are crushed and packaged in paper bags.
High-quality raw materials should be light brown.
For the manufacture of therapeutic and prophylactic agents, pale brown vegetable raw materials are suitable. The shelf life of dried Russian thistle is 18 months.
Reviews about the benefits and results of the use of hill hodgepodge
I went to the examination (ultrasound and fgs) and they told me to drink something choleretic. This is not surprising, I have a congenital bend of the gallbladder and periodically the liver makes itself felt, although I am on a diet. This time I didn't feel like taking pills, so I decided to take a course of the hill's hodgepodge. Within a week, I felt that the bitterness in my mouth was gone, the pain under the right rib too.
I learned about the hill's hodgepodge from a beautician, which I went to several years ago because of the constantly appearing acne. In the first, I drank the course for six months even before pregnancy, on her advice. And the skin began to look good. Pimples were rare and small. After weaning my daughter from the breast, I took up myself and drank another course. As a result, acne began to appear less frequently, even during PMS, the complexion evened out. So I definitely recommend this weed!
For the first time I heard about the hill hodgepodge from a friend from Moscow while communicating on Skype. Then I had ailments with the liver. I decided to buy it. I noticed the effect almost immediately, digestion improved, unpleasant symptoms in the form of gas and heaviness in the gastrointestinal tract disappeared.
Disturbed by such symptoms: nausea every morning, bitterness in the mouth. When I went for an ultrasound, they found a curvature of the gallbladder. He made an infusion of the hill hodgepodge and drank every day instead of tea. The nausea passed quickly. And when half a year later I went for an ultrasound scan, everything was normal! And not a single pill !!!
Hill solyanka, unlike other varieties of this plant, is non-toxic and at the same time effective. But when using medicinal products based on it, you should still adhere to dosages in order to avoid the appearance of side effects, and before using them, it is advisable to consult a doctor.
