Kupena: medicinal properties and contraindications

Kupena is a medicinal perennial herb distributed in Siberia and the CIS countries. Many people know the kupena under other common names - wolf apples, Voronets, Solomon seal and dead grass. Many varieties of this plant carry not only decorative, but also medicinal value. Especially popular bought from folk healers of ancient times. Thanks to him, many common diseases were cured, such as bronchitis, rheumatism, hemorrhoids and other ailments.

Chemical composition

Each part of the drug purchased is rich in substances useful for the human body:

1. The rhizome contains starch, mucous membranes, alkaloids, fructose and arabinose.
2. The leaves contain vitamin C and flavonoids.
3. Glycosides accumulate in the berries.

All these components are the basis of the unique chemical composition of the popular medicinal plant. Flavonoids strengthen capillaries and promote the excretion of radioactive substances from the body. Glycosides and their compounds have a beneficial effect on the circulatory system and support cardiac activity. Vitamin C strengthens the immune system and is involved in the healing process. Alkaloids are classified as antispasmodics. A choleretic and analgesic effect is also noted.

When recovering a bath, it is important to know about the dosage of the drug. A large amount of this medicinal plant is toxic to humans and can lead to irreversible consequences.

How it looks and where it grows

In total, there are more than 60 species bought. In our area, fragrant, pink and multi-flowered is common.

The grass has a branched broad rhizome and elastic faceted stems, reaching 2 meters in height. Leaves are directed in one direction, have an oblong shape, green and blue-green tint. The flowers of white and light purple hue have no aroma, the bell shape is vaguely reminiscent of the well-known lilies of the valley. In some decorative species, bright orange and red shades of flowers are found. The fruit is a dark blue-black spherical poisonous berry. It is because of the appearance of the berries that the plant is popularly called the "black eye".

Kupena blooms from mid-April to June, depending on the species. Berries ripen in August.

The plant is distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Kupena grows in meadows and slopes, also harmoniously fits into the mountain and forest landscape. Unpretentious grass gets along with different plants and conifers. Purchased of any kind is resistant to various adverse weather conditions.

Views

Kupena is known to many not only as a medicinal plant. Due to its rich species diversity, it is distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere as an unpretentious ornamental plant.

1. Bought broadleaf. Medicinal type of plant. A distinctive feature is a thin white stroke along the edge of a saturated green leaf. The height of the grass during flowering reaches half a meter. The stem has an arched shape. Broadleaf flowers bought light, grow in pairs. After flowering, the plant is covered with saturated dark blue berries.
2. Bought narrow-leaved. The grass reaches a height of up to 1 m. The stems are round with a pubescent apex. The pointed leaves of saturated green evenly grow along the stem.The color of the buds is mostly light. After a flowering period, berries of a deep dark blue hue and a regular round shape are tied. The variety is resistant to drought and other adverse conditions. Dense soils and the shadow side of the site are necessary for active growth.
3. Siberian bought. A strong plant with an impressive root, a powerful and dense stem. The height can reach 70 cm. The leaves are mainly dark green in color, have an elongated shape. Flowers of light shades. This species is distinguished by the uncharacteristic purple-red color of the berries.
4. Caucasian bought. The strong faceted stem of the plant does not exceed a height of 40 cm. The oval-shaped leaves are large in size, in comparison with other species. Early flowering - from mid-April to early May. The flowers are mostly light. The berries are saturated dark blue in color, have a regular rounded shape.
5. Bought naked. View with a sweeping root system, a dense strong stalk, reaching about 1 m in height. The lower part of the stem has a reddish color. Elongated leaves are evenly distributed along the stem.
6. Multi-flowered purchased. Shade-loving medicinal species growing on the slopes in the mountains. The height of the plant is not more than 1 m. Pointed leaves are located along the stem. The upper part of the leaf is saturated green, the bottom is a gray-green hue. Early flowering - until the beginning of May. The flowers are light. A distinctive feature of this variety is a pleasant velvety surface of the petals.
7. Squat bought. A plant with bare upright elastic stems reaching a height of 40 cm. The leaves have an oval elongated shape and a bright rich green hue. The variety is characterized by long flowering for 2 weeks. The buds grow alone. The flowers are light. Rounded berries have a rich bright blue color.
8. Fragrant bought. The most popular pharmacy variety. The stems of the grass do not exceed a height of 60 cm. The leaves of a fresh green shade have a white border. The buds are white. The berries are saturated blue-black.
9. Bought whorled. Grass with a thin graceful stem about 50 cm in height. Leaves are located at the base of the stem and on top. Light green oblong leaves are distinguished by a pointed edge. The flowers are light. The berries are deep dark blue.
10. Bought pink. Siberian species. The stalk is straight with reddish blotches. Leaves are arranged in groups along the stem. The buds are light with a pink tint. Fruits in the form of berries of an uncharacteristic saturated red color.

Collection and storage

Leaves and flowers bought are collected during the flowering period. It is recommended to pick up no more than a third of all leaves to save the plant. The rhizome is dug up at the end of the season - from mid-October to the first of November.

Like all other useful plants, the collection is collected in clean places remote from the city and highways. The ideal gathering place is the nearest forest.

The collected flowers and leaves are dried naturally in a ventilated clean room. Flowers and leaves are laid out in one layer on a flat surface and left to dry completely. Moisture-free raw materials lose their original intense color and flavor.

The dug out roots are thoroughly washed from the ground, remove damaged and dead sections of the root system. Drying is carried out in a clean room with high temperature conditions or in a special dryer.

Ripe berries are harvested in warm and dry weather to avoid damage to raw materials. Berries are freely scattered in a warm and constantly ventilated room and left to dry completely.

After complete drying, the workpieces are stored in cotton or linen bags in a dry and dark place, used for 2 years.

Medicinal properties purchased

Kupena is widely used in medicine, due to its valuable properties:

Expectorant action

Kupena will facilitate the course of colds. The plant dilutes sputum and helps relieve inflammation.

Analgesic effect

Tincture relieves pain with rheumatism. The people also know the decoction of migraines.It is not affected by the source of pain, it only relieves a severe symptom.

Remedy for edema

Swelling caused by dropsy and diabetes, quickly disappear, if to the treatment recommended by the doctor, add folk remedies with a bath.

Restorative action

The medicinal plant is also widely used in cosmetology to treat problem skin and lighten unwanted pigmentation. The brightening effect has a short-term effect in the fight against freckles and age spots. Remedies with a bath help to get rid of post-acne spots that can remain on the skin for years after treatment of acne. In order to avoid burns and allergic reactions when using purchased, it is important to follow the recommendations of specialists.

Haemostatic property

The starchy component of the plant is applicable to the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with peptic ulcer. The enveloping composition prevents bleeding during the passage of food. Anti-inflammatory effect contributes to a faster and easier course of the disease.

Despite a significant number of useful components in the composition, the plant does not have widespread use in scientific medicine. This is due to the pronounced toxic effect and mild therapeutic effect, in comparison with other plant sources of medicinal substances.

Bought medicinal in traditional medicine

All parts purchased are widely used for treatment by folk methods. Effective remedies for various common ailments are prepared from rhizomes, stems, leaves, flowers and even poisonous berries.

Infusion

Infusions are prepared from the flexible parts of the plant: stems, flowers and leaves.

Infusion of dry leaves
It is used to relieve the course of gallstone disease, arthritis. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties help the body overcome these diseases. Also used as a diuretic and antipyretic.

1 tbsp leaves pour a glass of boiling water, kept on low heat for 15 minutes. The resulting product is insisted for an hour. Strained infusion is ready for use. Take 1 tbsp. twice a day 30 minutes before meals.

Tincture

Alcohol tinctures of medicinal herbs are suitable for long-term storage - from several months to 3 years. It is better to keep such a remedy in a dark cool place in order to preserve the healing properties for a long time.

The use of tincture is so wide that there are different methods of preparation, dosage and frequency of administration, depending on the specific disease.

Alcohol tincture has 2 common cooking methods:

1. 10 tbsp dry chopped rhizomes pour 1 liter of vodka and insist 1 month.
2. 50 g of crushed roots pour 0.5 l of 70% alcohol and incubated in a cool dark place for 20 days.

Reception and dosage of tincture depends on the severity of a disease, therefore, it is necessary to consult your doctor.

Decoction

Decoctions are most often prepared from the solid part of the plant - rhizomes. The shelf life of any decoction is no more than a day, therefore, for the correct treatment, it is necessary to prepare a fresh therapeutic agent daily.

A decoction of shoots
The beneficial effect of the decoction of the shoots bought on the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract with gastritis was noted. The enveloping properties of starch contribute to the restoration of the mucosa. The anti-inflammatory effect will help speed recovery.

Several dried shoots are poured with 2 glasses of boiling water and insisted for 30-40 minutes. Strained broth is ready for use. 1 cup of the medicinal composition from the purchased drink 20 minutes before a meal. The maximum daily dosage is 3 glasses of therapeutic solution.

Broth from fresh rhizomes
Washing and compresses with broth relieve swelling of the affected area of ​​the skin, promote the healing of bruises, abrasions, pustules. Antibacterial properties prevent possible complications due to infection.Also, the decoction is used externally to relieve the course of rheumatism, chronic back pain, gout and hemorrhoids.

1 tbsp fresh roots are brewed with 0.5 l of boiling water, after 5 minutes put on fire, brought to a boil and removed from heat. The broth is insisted for 2-3 hours, after having wrapped a container with a healing agent in a towel. For oral administration, 1-2 tbsp is enough 30 minutes before meals.

Broth of dry rhizomes
It is used as a compress to relieve joint pain, and is also taken orally in the treatment of bronchitis and pneumonia. The broth removes sputum and promotes a speedy recovery, even with a strong cough.

1 tsp dry crushed roots pour 1 cup boiling water, insist on a water bath under the lid for 30 minutes. The broth should cool naturally to a comfortable temperature. The strained product is ready to use. Take orally 1 tbsp. 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.

Rhizome milk broth
The Trans-Baikal therapeutic broth in milk is used internally for hernias and ulcers. The enveloping effect facilitates the course of peptic ulcer. Anti-inflammatory properties contribute to a quick recovery. The analgesic effect will help relieve pain.

The tool is prepared in a clay pot. 1 liter of milk is poured into a pot, 20 g of dried rhizomes are added. The broth is evaporated over low heat until 2/3 of the total volume is evaporated. The resulting therapeutic agent is filtered and taken in 1 tbsp. l 3 times a day.

Broth of crushed root
It is taken to relieve cough for colds. The broth removes sputum and accelerates the healing process. Also, the drug removes worms and other parasites from the body.

For cooking, you need 1 cup of water and 1 tbsp. shredded rhizomes. The broth is prepared in a water bath for 40 minutes. Use 1 tbsp. 3 times a day.

A decoction of the root bought
Special anti-inflammatory composition for the treatment of wounds, cuts, burns and other damage to the skin.

To 0.5 l of water add 50 g of the root bought, boil for 10 minutes over low heat. The broth should cool naturally and infuse for several hours. To the solution add 2 cups of pure water at room temperature. In a decoction, a bandage is moistened and applied to the affected area of ​​the skin for 10 minutes. After the procedure, the broth is washed off with cool water.

A wide variety of useful microelements gives all parts bought healing properties that can cope with many common diseases. However, use for medicinal purposes requires special care. Exceeding the dosage can negatively affect a person’s condition, leading to severe poisoning, therefore, before using medications based on the purchased, you need to consult with the appropriate specialist or attending physician.

Application in cosmetology

The medicinal product, due to its diverse beneficial composition, appears among the ingredients of many cosmetics: creams, masks, lotions. There is also an essential oil from bought, which is effective in combating freckles and age spots. Broth cleanse problem skin with severe redness, rashes and inflammatory elements.

Against red spots from measles, smallpox and acne

1 tbsp dry chopped leaves bought pour 1 cup of cold water, bring to a boil. Maintain the solution over low heat under a lid for 15 minutes. The broth is cooled at room temperature and filtered. This tool is used as a lotion after cleansing the face of other contaminants and removing makeup.

For lightening freckles and age spots

Fresh rhizomes bought are washed from the ground with cool running water, cleaned and ground to produce a few drops of juice. The resulting liquid is diluted with plenty of water. First, the product is checked on a clean area of ​​the skin. In the absence of negative reactions, diluted juice is spotted on freckles and age spots for several minutes. Then be sure to wash off the drug. To achieve a clear effect, the concentration of the active substance is gradually increased.It is important to act with great care - fresh juice bought can cause burns on the skin.

Against pigmentation and redness

Pharmaceutical essential oil purchased also used to lighten freckles, age spots, redness after acne. The oil is diluted with water to avoid burns on the skin. The resulting solution is applied pointwise to problem areas of the skin. After a few minutes, the oil is washed off. To avoid negative consequences, it is recommended to consult a cosmetologist or dermatologist before use.

Application purchased at home

Many livestock farmers use alcohol tinctures purchased to treat cattle. A few drops of the product are added to the feed in order to increase the animal's appetite and rid the livestock of parasites.

A variety of species bought is used for landscaping in the shady part of the site, where other plants are not comfortable. An unpretentious plant during the flowering period resembles lilies of the valley. After flowering, dark blue berries appear on the bushes, attracting attention. Bright greens will be an excellent background for flowers. Different height varieties allows you to make original multi-tiered compositions.

In the Caucasus, young shoots are added in small quantities to salads to give the dish usefulness, spice and piquancy.

In eastern countries, purchased as part of popular spice mixtures.

How to grow a purchase

Kupena will help the gardener fill the empty space under the trees with bright greenery, even among the shrubs on the shady side of the land. A wide selection of the species of this plant will amaze you with its diverse shape, height, type and color of leaves, color of fruits.

The largest bought can reach a height of up to 130 cm. Hardy varieties have a white border on the edges of the leaves. Decorative views will please with bright color and unusual leaf shape. Dwarf plants with flowers and size similar to lilies of the valley.

Culture loves shade, inhibits weed growth, grows well in combination with conifers, ferns and various flowers.

Kupena is a real find for a lazy gardener. It is unpretentious in leaving, does not require shelter for the winter period and grows without transplantation for several years.

Landing

The plant is not particularly demanding on the quality of the soil, so planting can be carried out on any land. While the purchased is growing, it needs to provide regular watering without stagnation of moisture. The ideal place for active growth and flowering bought - the shadow of trees and tall shrubs. Under such conditions, the plant grows widely, preventing any weeds from surviving.

Most often, kupena is propagated by dividing the root system. This method shows the highest percentage of germination. Seed propagation is also common. Landing is carried out at the beginning of spring or at the end of the summer season - in the fall. When sowing, the distance should be at least 20 cm. Drainage is poured into a small depression in the soil, a root is laid, covered with earth and watered. The first 2 weeks of watering should be daily, except for rainy days.

Care

Kupena is a completely unpretentious plant. Watering is necessary only during periods of prolonged drought, the rest of the time enough natural moisture in the soil and rain. The plant does not even need to be pampered by loosening the soil. A thin and fragile rhizome is close to the surface of the earth, so attempts to loosen the earth can harm the root system and end in failure.

The first 2 years it is necessary to thin out the weeds near the plant, then the plant grows, giving them no chance of survival. Purchased frost-resistant, therefore, does not require additional effort and preparation for the winter. The aboveground part completely dies away by the onset of cold weather, and in spring the first shoots are already visible. However, in a climate with a wide temperature range and severe frosty winters, it is better to take care of the plant. You can cover the bath with sawdust or branches of conifers.

Fertilizer and fertilizing

Like any other plant, Kupena takes a lot of nutrients from the soil, draining it. Along with the entire land, once a year the soil needs to be fertilized. Every spring it is necessary to saturate the earth with organic fertilizers: manure or compost. Mineral fertilizers are also suitable for additional recharge. These procedures will be quite sufficient for active growth and plentiful flowering bought.

A variety of forms and types bought pleased lovers of landscape design. High giant species can be used as a hedge. Medium plants of various shapes will fit into any composition. Dwarf species will become a unique decoration of the garden. The variegated bought looks especially impressive.

Features

Poisonous substances are present in the roots, stems and leaves of the purchased, therefore, when transplanting the plant, it is necessary to use tight gloves. Juice bought can leave burns on the skin, so care is important when leaving.

Contraindications

Application purchased as part of a therapeutic agent requires caution. Despite the many beneficial properties, the plant in all its parts also contains poisons that are dangerous to humans. It is important to observe the dosage, time of exposure to the drug and duration of use. Only the right drug will benefit.

Medicinal compositions using purchased are strictly contraindicated:

• children under 16 years old;
• pregnant and lactating women;
• people prone to allergic reactions.

Before using folk remedies with a purchase, it is better to consult a specialist who will help you choose the right recipe, the required dosage and duration of treatment. He will also advise on the possible negative consequences in case of improper preparation and use of a therapeutic agent.

Photos purchased