Kopeynik: medicinal properties and contraindications

The penny is not only surprising in its unusual name; the fate of this red-book plant is no less interesting. From time immemorial, Siberian healers have been preparing decoctions from this herb, which lifted hopelessly sick people to their feet, and healthy ones were endowed with heroic strength. Therefore, in those days when the illiterate population trusted shamans and herbalists, drugs from the penny were considered the elixir of life and longevity. Legends were composed among the people about this plant, some of which have survived to this day.

For their healing abilities and bright appearance, people called the wild plant many unusual names: underwater grass, bear or male root, tea penny, blood root. These nicknames seem to emphasize the outstanding characteristics of the grass, which people knew about hundreds of years ago. But the penny today attracts the scientific community and traditional healers. The unique properties of the plant today are widely used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetology, traditional medicine. This unique plant is considered a good honey plant, and bee products obtained from it possess the same powerful healing power. We will tell you more about the wonderful properties of the red root, the characteristics of the composition, and what problems can be eliminated with its help.

Chemical composition

Simple dosage forms with penny on the effectiveness of the effect on the body do not differ from potent medications. Such healing possibilities are provided by the unique composition of the plant. Indeed, in all parts of the underwater grass several dozens of active substances are concentrated, which in one complex only enhance each other's action. Speaking in scientific language, it is precisely the synergy of components with different properties that activates positive processes in the human body, which in most cases lead to the complete recovery of sick people. The main part of the useful components is concentrated in the rhizomes of the plant, which explains its multilingual name.

The composition of the penny grass forms a set of the following elements necessary for a person:

1. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants. They remove toxic products from the body, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, and are also good antispasmodics.
2. The estrogens contained in the plant are close in composition to the female and male sex hormones. These important substances have a positive effect on the state of the reproductive system and sexuality of both sexes.
3. Catechins also belong to the class of flavonoids, but this group of substances has anticarcinogenic activity.
4. Saponins are organic compounds that supply proteins to tissue cells. These substances have a diuretic and laxative property, prevent the development of atherosclerosis.
5. Coumarins are considered the strongest natural anticoagulants, they relieve spastic pain, prevent the degeneration of tissues into malignant tumors.
6. Xanthones are more likely to act as antioxidants, but they work so efficiently that they can prevent mutations in the DNA chain.
7. The tanning elements of the red root normalize the intestinal microflora and help to cope with diarrhea.
8. Amino acids take part in protein synthesis processes, which are the main building material of human body tissues.
9. Alkaloids - these complex compounds are considered poisons, but in reasonable quantities they can also benefit a person by their ability to quickly and efficiently relieve severe pain.
10. Vitamin components are represented in penny by ascorbic acid and vitamin A.
11. Mineral elements: selenium, nickel, sulfur, aluminum, manganese and a number of other minerals.

Also in the composition of the red root there are ashes, sugars, pectins and other substances that the human body needs.

Saturated with nutrients, the composition of the bear root turns wild grass into valuable plant material. Therefore, penny is very much in demand in the pharmaceutical industry. On its basis, drugs and biological additives are produced. In folk medicine, the red root is used to make tinctures, medicinal teas, decoctions.

How it looks and where it grows

Kopeynik by the nature of the life cycle is a perennial plant. It belongs to the bean. Shrubby and semi-shrubby species are found in the wild. Bear or red root has a whole range of distinctive characteristics, according to which it is easy to determine among other representatives of the fauna.

External signs

1. The penny of all kinds has a very powerful, highly branched root system, which can go 5 m deep into the earth. The underground part of the plant has a characteristic red hue, which is reflected in the numerous names of the culture.
2. The stems of the plant are smooth and straight. They have numerous branches.
3. Perennial leaves are rounded, they are large in size and arranged in pairs.
4. Small flowers of lilac-purple hue are collected in a cystic inflorescence. The penny flowering period begins in mid-June and lasts all summer.
5. The fruits of a perennial are dry beans of a light green color.
6. Under favorable conditions, the penny can reach a height of one and a half meters, but instances of 70–80 cm in height are more common.

Distribution area

The most comfortable living conditions for a penny are meadows, mountain slopes, territories near rivers and other bodies of water. Bear root is found everywhere in the tundra and coniferous forests. Perennials prefer neutral or slightly acidic soils. Unfortunately, the habitat of this unique plant is declining every year. Great efforts must be made to find the bear root. Wild species of plants can be found today in Siberia, Altai, northern Mongolia and China. Certain species grow in Africa and North America. Siberian herbalists collect pure plant materials in the Sayan Mountains.

Today, many gardening enthusiasts grow penny in their home gardens to decorate the local landscape. Cultivated plant varieties can be found in park areas.

Good to know: penny is propagated only by seeds, but beans remain viable for 10 years.

Kinds

It is interesting that all types of red root, and there are about three hundred of them in the world, have healing properties. On Russian territory, you can find about 45 different species of penny. Among the varieties demanded in official and traditional medicine:

1. Forgotten penny grows in the regions of Siberia and Altai. It is widely used by the local population for the preparation of healing drinks. This subspecies is also called Siberian. The collection of plant material is carried out during budding and active flowering. Leaves and stems are cut off.
2. Alpine penny differs from its family counterparts in its striking appearance and high growth - 1.5 and more meters. This subspecies has lush inflorescences because each includes up to 50 small flowers.
3. Tea penny more closely resembles stunted grass, but its highly branched root system penetrates deep into the soil and has a strong structure. It is this subspecies that is most valued in medicine most, but only roots are used for medicinal purposes.
4. The botanical variety Gmelin was listed in the Red Book, since it is on the verge of extinction. Representatives of this subspecies also by all indications belong to herbaceous plants with a well-developed root system. The main habitat of the variety Gmelin is Asia, Altai, and Mongolia. Occasionally, a plant can be found in European countries.

Cretaceous penny also added to the lists of rare representatives of the fauna of the planet. This low perennial grass loves to settle along the banks of rivers, on gentle slopes of hills, open spaces. The Cretaceous variety reaches a height of no more than 30 cm, the root system has the shape of a stem, and flowers attract bees and people's eyes with a delicate purple-pink hue. This variety is propagated not only by seeds, but also by a vegetative method.

Common species also include Crimean, Arctic, Ferghana, Iberian penny.

Note: the bearish root of the Siberian variety is more in demand in medicine. Plants of this type go to the production of medicines and the preparation of drugs according to folk recipes. Some varieties of penny, for example, Sakhalin red root, is used in local cuisine as a dietary supplement.

Collection and storage

Today, the procurement of medicinal varieties of penny is not only the hereditary herbalists, but also gardeners and supporters of natural methods of treatment. To correctly collect valuable plant material, you need to remember a few important rules:

1. The harvesting of plant material on the terrestrial part of the perennial should take place during the formation of flower buds and the beginning of flowering. This plant cycle falls on June - August.
2. The best time to collect raw materials is the afternoon, when the dew is completely dry.
3. The stem is cut at a height of 30 cm from the ground.
4. The drying process takes place in natural conditions, that is, in the sun. But at the same time, the raw materials should be protected from moisture.
5. Lichen leaves are often used fresh. They are well preserved without losing their healing properties for a month. Fresh herbs are stored in the refrigerator.
6. Rhizomes can be harvested in late summer and autumn. But before the fruits ripen, the collection of the underground part of the plant should not be dealt with.
7. Not the whole root is extracted from the soil, but only its 2/3 parts. One part must be left so that the plant can develop.
8. On the site where the collection of raw materials has already been carried out, it is impossible to re-harvest for 10 years. Such rules are caused by the need to preserve rare species of medicinal plants.
9. Selected rhizomes must be immediately cleaned of soil. Large slices cut into small pieces.
10. Root drying takes place in a room with good ventilation. The optimal place is the windowsill.
11. The shelf life of well-dried raw materials is 3 years.

For long-term storage, dry material should be distributed in canvas bags or paper packaging. Store medicinal raw materials in a dark place where there is no access to moisture.

The healing properties of penny

The saturated chemical composition of the medicinal plant can be considered the basic basis of its medicinal and beneficial properties. And the penny has a lot of such characteristics. It is no coincidence that fans of naturalism, which today are among the main trends, add fresh plant parts or dry roots of a penny in food. Medicinal drinks with the participation of this medicinal plant are very popular. But with any method of use, the red root has an extremely beneficial effect on the work of all organs and systems of the human body. Here are just the main actions of a medicinal herb:

1. It stabilizes blood pressure with minor hypertension.
2. Stimulates blood circulation.
3. Prevents blood clots.
4. It has a pronounced expectorant effect.
5. Cleanses the blood of toxic products.
6. Lowers body temperature during fever.
7. Relieves the condition for colds.
8. Thanks to the presence of antibacterial properties, it helps in the elimination of viruses and other pathogenic pathogens.
9. Regulates the process of blood formation, participating in the formation of red blood cells.
10. Provides strength to muscle tissue, including the myocardium.
11. Positive effect on the state of the nervous system.
12. Increases intestinal motility by strengthening its muscles.
13. Increases the protective functions of the immune system.
14. It helps in the treatment of a number of disorders of a sexual nature and diseases of the genitourinary sphere in both sexes.

I would like to add to this list the very impressive anti-aging abilities of penny grass, which increases the prospects for its use in home cosmetology.

What diseases is red root good for?
In order to start taking preparations with penny, it is not necessary to wait until the body fails in some direction. A healing plant will benefit people who have never complained about their health. After all, any living organism needs nutrients, and they are in abundance in the underwater grass.

For therapeutic purposes, drugs with red root as an aid will help with the following pathologies:

• diseases of the genitourinary system;
• inflammatory processes of the respiratory system;
• vascular disorders;
• malignant and benign neoplasms;
• bleeding of various origins;
• depressive states and stresses;
• digestive disorders;
• chlamydia, ureaplasmosis and other sexually transmitted infections;
• sexual disorders;
• circulatory disorders;
• insomnia and many more other pathologies.

Let us consider in more detail what benefits the penny can provide to representatives of different sexes.

For women

First of all, I want to pay attention to the high content of antioxidants in this plant. This group of substances inhibits the aging process, which slows down the appearance of age-related changes on the skin of the face. For women, this factor is of great importance. In addition to anti-aging abilities, taking red topical formulations will help women in the treatment of such pathologies:

• uterine fibroids;
• infertility;
• mastitis;
• heavy periods;
• uterine bleeding;
• erosion;
• hormonal disorders during menopause;
• painful menstruation.

A wonderful herb will help to improve the sexual side of life, since formulations based on it increase libido.

For men

It is no accident that the penny is often called the male root. Even in ancient times, representatives of the strong half of humanity took healing broths to strengthen strength and increase potency. Thanks to scientific research, the scope of the medicinal plant has expanded significantly today. Red root-based products are recommended by doctors and traditional healers for men suffering from the following pathologies:

• prostatitis;
• sexual weakness;
• diseases of the urinary system;
• male infertility;
• adenomas;
• hormonal disorders.

Penny in folk medicine

Although today it is possible to freely purchase various bioadditives, which include penny grass, alternative methods of treatment show great effectiveness in the treatment and prevention of various diseases. Therefore, many people are interested in recipes that were used by our ancestors in ancient times.

Here are some unique recipes that can speed up recovery even in severe forms of the disease.

Heart tea

You can make a healing drink in just a few minutes, but a short intake of such tea will improve heart function and have a beneficial effect on overall well-being.

How to prepare the composition
Instead of the usual tea leaves, take 1 tsp. chopped roots of a penny (it is better to use a tea grade) and pour a glass of boiling water.The drink should be well infused. This will take no more than 20 minutes. Drinking hot penny tea is recommended. The permissible daily dose of the drink is 2 cups.

The cure for sexual weakness and prostatitis

In principle, this recipe can be considered universal, as it helps to cope with almost all men's problems. Of course, the therapeutic effect of such treatment depends on the stage of the disease.

Scheme for preparing the infusion: pour 1 tsp in a thermos dry roots of penny, pour plant material with hot water (not boiling water). Insist composition for 8 hours. Filter the solution well before use. Drink 2 tbsp. thrice a day. For ease of use, you can dilute the medicine with water.

Cold remedy

In olden times, this recipe was widely used to treat tuberculosis patients. Therefore, tincture, prepared according to the proposed scheme, will help to cope with the manifestations of influenza, pneumonia, sinusitis. It is useful for reproductive system problems.

Method of preparation: in a container that does not allow light to pass through, put 50 g of red root and pour the entire plant mass on top with vodka (0.5 l). Tincture should reach readiness in the dark for 14 days. Take on an empty stomach ½ tsp. up to 3 times. The course lasts 3-4 weeks.

Expectorant decoction

With a strong dry cough, a remedy prepared according to this recipe will help. In addition to the fact that a medicine with penny will speed up the transition to a productive cough, it will greatly improve the condition of a sick person.

Step-by-step cooking process:

1. In an enameled dish place 15 g of chopped roots of a penny.
2. Pour raw materials with warm water (300 ml).
3. Cover the pan with a lid. Put in a water bath for 30-40 minutes.
4. After the specified time, add the volume of liquid to the original amount of water.
5. Strain the solution, bring to a boil again.
6. Drink chilled broth strictly according to 2 tbsp. before each meal.
7. You can store the medicine in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days.

Firming Infusion

This tool is prepared on the water. It has general strengthening properties, and will also increase the effectiveness of therapy for respiratory diseases.

How to cook:

1. Pour 2 tablespoons into a thermos shredded roots of penny grass.
2. Pour vegetable raw materials with a liter of warm boiled water.
3. Insist on the drug throughout the night.
4. After filtering, take the infusion in a glass up to 3 times.

Cold sore remedy

It is known that herpes is very difficult to treat. Sometimes even the most effective ointments can not relieve unpleasant symptoms in this disease. But tincture of penny on vodka in a few tricks will cope with this difficult task.

Cooking:

1. 50 g of roots (crushed), first a little hold in 100 ml of alcohol (you can use vodka), then add another ½ liter fortified liquid.
2. The dishes with the composition are determined for insisting in a dark place. Shake the container every day. After 2 weeks, the medicine for herpes can be used.

Note: this composition in no case should be taken orally.

The composition for the purification of blood

This recipe will also help restore men to their normal potency. Prepares a decoction as follows:

1. In a container, put the root of a penny in the amount of 10 g, pour a glass of chilled boiled water.
2. Determine the solution in a water bath.
3. After half an hour remove.
4. Insist the medicine for an hour, then strain and bring to a boil.
5. Take on an empty stomach 2 tbsp.

Here is only a minimal part of the treasury, which for centuries folk healers have been collecting. But any of these recipes, when used properly, will help eliminate many problems.

Types of healing compounds

Over the centuries-old practice of using healing herbs, alternative medicine has accumulated many unique recipes. Kopeynik is on the list of the most effective medicinal plants, so healers have always shown interest in this representative of the flora. At home, subject to the recommended dosages, it is easy to prepare infusions, teas, tinctures with penny grass.There are different options for formulations, but they all differ not in the way they are prepared, but in the dosage of the ingredients.

Infusion

To prepare the infusion according to the classic recipe, you need to take 25 g of dry red root and half a liter of boiling water. First pour vegetable raw materials into a thermos, then pour water. After an hour, the infusion can be taken to speed up the healing process for respiratory infections, sinusitis. The norm of the medicine at one time is a third of a glass. You can add a spoonful of honey and a little milk to the finished drink.

To strengthen the body's immune forces and maintain overall tone, the infusion is prepared from the terrestrial part of the plant. In this case, 1 tbsp. dry raw materials must be poured with boiling water (0.3 l). After two hours of infusion, strain the solution. Take an infusion for colds, as well as for the prevention of atherosclerosis.

Tincture

For the preparation of this dosage form, it is better to use containers of darkened glass. If there is no such dishes, then it is necessary to wrap the container after preparing the tincture with a thick cloth.

The classic red root tincture is prepared as follows:

1. Fill a jar of ½ of the total volume with grass and 1/3 of the part with dry extract.
2. Pour vegetable raw materials with high-quality vodka.
3. Put the container in a dark cool place. Every day, the solution must be shaken. After 10 days of insisting, the medicine will be ready.
4. Filter the tincture before use.
5. Take a healing drink half an hour before meals. A single dose for an adult - 1 tsp. This amount of drug must be diluted in 100 ml of water.

The standard therapeutic course of treatment for tincture of penny prepared according to this recipe is designed for a month. But if necessary, you can conduct 3-4 courses per year.

Decoction

Limefish broth is prepared from both fresh and dried plant materials. For this purpose, the leaves and stem of the perennial are suitable.

Cooking method:

1. For 1/2 liter of liquid base, you need to take 1 tbsp. herbs.
2. Put the dishes in a water bath so that the active substances are preserved in the solution.
3. At the same time make a minimum level of fire. In this mode, the healing composition is boiled for 5-7 minutes.
4. After that, leave the solution for infusion for an hour, then carefully filter.
5. Take a decoction up to 4 times a day for 100-150 ml.

Addition: This universal recipe is suitable for almost any clinical case.

For enemas, douching and external processing, a more concentrated broth is prepared. In a water bath it needs to be kept up to 40 minutes. Then pour the hot solution into a thermos, and it must be infused for half a day.

Tea

A tea drink with the addition of red root is considered an excellent preventive and restorative remedy. It can be drunk in moderation during transitions when the number of colds increases. For the preparation of medicinal tea, it is better to use the penny variety Gmelin.

The recipe is very simple: 1 tbsp. Pour dried rhizomes with a liter of boiling water, and then leave for an hour, so that the drink is better infused. To improve the taste, you can add a little honey to the tea.

Note: tonic tea with the root of the Siberian grass is best prepared in a thermos.

Contraindications

The use of even the most effective herbs does not guarantee the complete safety of their use. Red root can also be harmful. The following conditions and pathologies are included in the list of absolute contraindications for the use of a medicinal plant:

• pregnancy;
• the entire period of breastfeeding;
• individual intolerance;
• previously transferred myocardial infarction;
• head injuries;
• any form of heart failure;
• acute cholecystitis;
• thrombophlebitis;
• renal failure;
• severe mental disorders;
• liver failure;
• children and adolescents;
• hypertension of the 2nd degree.

This is a list of standard contraindications that make any use of the bear root impossible. But there are still a number of limitations that must be taken into account if you want to include the plant in the complex of home treatment.

special instructions

1. Since the use of herbal preparations based on penny enhances the effect of certain antibiotics and anticoagulants, the use of this plant should always be agreed with the attending physician.
2. It is strictly forbidden to take drugs with grass on the basis of alcohol to people suffering from alcohol dependence.
3. Teenagers cannot be treated with Siberian grass, since perennial contains components that can adversely affect puberty of boys and girls in the puberty period. Moreover, a change in the hormonal background in the transitional period threatens not only physiological disorders, but also mental disorders.
4. An overdose of drugs involving penny can lead to severe headache, increased nervous irritability, nausea and vomiting. The likelihood of developing allergic reactions when exceeding the norm of taking medicines from Siberian grass is not ruled out.
5. Given the full degree of risk, before treatment or inclusion in the diet of this, of course, useful herb, you must always consult with doctors. This correct decision will minimize the risk of unwanted reactions from the body.

To summarize, I want to remind you that healing plants are really capable of working miracles. But this does not mean at all that their use should not be monitored by specialists. A reasonable approach to conducting home therapy with the use of penny will give the maximum therapeutic effect.

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