Peony evasive: medicinal properties and contraindications for use

Since ancient times, the properties of the evasive peony have been known as healing. Even its name speaks for itself, because Peony - This is the oldest known healer, after whom this plant was named. It is revered in China, where it has been grown for centuries. Here it is a symbol of prosperity and prosperity.

The natives believe in the healing power of the plant, its ability to get rid of nightmares and remove age spots on the skin. There are legends that the evading peony can expel evil spirits from a person. It is also called marina grass or heart berries. In Europe, the population of some countries applies the herb to the chest to cure suffocation and gout.

Content:

• Botanical characteristics
• How to properly collect, prepare and store a dodging peony
• Medicinal properties
• Recipes for treating various diseases

Botanical characteristics

Maryina grass is a large perennial plant belonging to the peony family. It grows in height to almost 90 centimeters. Peony has a small root system, but very branched with the presence of brown fleshy roots in the form of spindles. The stem is erect, with leaves.

It is monochrome and ribbed. The flowers of the plant are large, from soft pink to bright red.

Peony fruits are multi-seeded with black shiny seeds inside. It blooms in early spring and bears fruit in mid-August.The plant is native to Central and Southern Europe. It grows more often in clearings, as well as on the edges of unshaded forests.

How to properly collect, prepare and store a dodging peony

Suitable for consumption as leaves peony, and its rhizome. The optimal time for collection is the flowering period - late May, early June. For medicinal purposes, only parts of the plant with pink flowers are used. Initially, you need to separate the rhizomes from the stem, wash them thoroughly and cut them into small pieces.

They should be dried separately from each other, laid out on paper and left in the shade, or using special dryers. Dry the roots until they become easily broken, acquiring a dark yellow color with a brown tint. Properly prepared rhizomes taste sweet and pungent, with a bright, unique flavor and an astringent effect.

The stems are dried in the open air, after being chopped and laid out on paper in a small layer. To ensure they dry evenly, they should be turned over periodically. If the stems are dried correctly, the finished raw material has a slightly bitter taste and a slight odor. This product is stored for three years.

Medicinal properties

Peony evasive has the following therapeutic benefits properties:

• painkiller
• spasm reliever
• sweatshop
• against inflammation
• hemostatic
• diuretic
• diuretic
• disinfectant
• toning
• stopping blood
• anticonvulsant
• astringent
• choleretic
• against edematous
• sedative
• expectorant

Preparations with marina herb help to normalize the function of the gastrointestinal tract, increase the secretion of glands, reduce fermentation processes in the intestines, better functioning of the nervous system, strengthen blood vessels, increase insulin production, increase energy, remove harmful cholesterol, accelerate the healing of wounds, remove toxins and wastes , expansion of vascular walls, strengthening the body’s immune system, improving sleep quality, and increasing performance.

Recipes for treating various diseases

Colds. Peony flowers, licorice root, willow bark, chamomile, linden and elderberry flowers are mixed in equal proportions. All ingredients are poured with boiling water and infused for about two hours. Drink half a glass twice a day. This helps clear phlegm and relieve cough faster.

Mastopathy. For this disease, tincture of marina herb is used. Fifty grams of root is poured with medical alcohol peony and twenty grams of licorice root. The tincture is kept in a dark place for two weeks, after which it is taken three times a day, thirty drops, for two months.

Gastrointestinal diseases. A decoction of peony roots is prepared and consumed four times a day before meals, half a glass. Skin problems. The steamed root of the evasive peony is filtered and used in the form of lotions. To strengthen the immune system. Pour 300 ml of boiled water over the dried flowers of the plant and let it brew. Take half a glass orally before meals four times a day.

Recipe for healing ointment.To treat inflammation of the nerves or reduce pain, prepare the following ointment: the rhizomes of the plant are cut very finely and mixed with rendered animal fat (badger or pork fat is suitable). The raw materials are heated in a water bath for about thirty minutes, after which they cool naturally. Must be stored in the refrigerator. The ointment is rubbed on the areas of concern.

Contraindications for use

It is forbidden to use ointments, tinctures, decoctions and other forms of evasive peony for pregnant women, breastfeeding women, as well as persons with intolerance to this plant. Be careful for people with kidney or liver failure. Should stop application, if symptoms such as dizziness, allergic rashes, drowsiness, surges in blood pressure appear.

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