Labaznik: medicinal properties and contraindications

Labaznik (another name for the plant - meadowsweet) is a perennial, belongs to the Pink family. It has a pleasant, slightly bitter aroma. It is used as a healing herb, added to various dishes, used to flavor rooms. Thanks to decoctions, tinctures based on this herb, you can get rid of many diseases.

Chemical composition

Specialists managed to study in detail the composition of meadowsweet:

• flavonoids - quercetin, kempferol;
• polyphenolic compounds - ellagic, caffeic acid;
• glycosides - monotropitin, spirein, as well as isosalicin;
• tannins;
• heparin;
• glycerides of stearic and linoleic acids;
• ascorbic acid;
• essential oils.

The oil that is contained in the meadowsweet has a pronounced honey aroma. It contains vanillin, ethyl benzoate, methyl salicylate and other substances that have a positive effect on the overall well-being of a person.

Let us consider in more detail each component, as well as the effect that these substances can have on the body:

1. Phenols. They have analgesic, choleretic, antiseptic effect. They have a mild sedative effect. Also remove excess fluid from the body, stabilize blood pressure.
2. Salicylic acid. It has an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effect. Reduces pain due to the impact directly on the nerve endings.
3. Flavonoids. Scientists were able to establish that the substances have anti-allergenic effects, they also effectively fight viruses, remove toxins and excess water from the body. In addition, there is a version that these compounds have an anti-carcinogenic effect (they prevent the development of cancerous tumors).
4. Kakhetins. Prevent the aging process, as they contribute to the release of free radicals. In addition, they prevent cell aging, triggering regenerative processes in the body, and prevent the development of cancer.
5. Phenol Carboxylic Acids. Eliminate inflammatory processes in the body, activate the activity of the biliary tract, promote the elimination of bile. Beneficial effect on the work of the liver and kidneys.
6. Essential oils. They have a sedative, bactericidal, antiseptic effect. They are useful literally for all systems of our body: cardiovascular, nervous, gastrointestinal tract. Prevent, treat cough by removing mucus from the bronchi.
7. Glycosides. Expand blood vessels, have a disinfectant, diuretic, laxative, vasodilator effect.

How it looks and where it grows

The plant can reach more than 200 cm in height, has a wide, long root. The stalk is straight, leafy. It is noteworthy that the meadowsweet is quite large leaves (length up to 30 cm), the cuttings are short. The main difference of the plant is cirrus, intermittently growing leaves, small ones can be present in them between large leaves. On veins leaves are corrugated. The flowers have concave hypanthium. The chemical formula is as follows: * Ch5L5T∞P∞. It begins to bloom at the end of July or in August, the fruit is multi-root.

It grows almost throughout the European part of Russia. He likes places with high humidity, marshy and moist meadows, forests.Often forms impenetrable thickets that are located in the floodplains of rivers in the forest.

Kinds

In nature, there are many varieties of plants, consider them in detail.

1. Aurea. It belongs to the garden form, has incredibly beautiful leaves of yellow-green color.
2. Rosea. This species has beautiful pink flowers. It is rare, is considered a hybrid.
3. Plena. It has a large number of white terry flowers. The plant is tall, at the base of the shoots are bare - at the moment, gardeners relate to the shortcomings.
4. Aureovariegata. It has an unusual appearance - there are golden stains on the leaflets. To emphasize this feature, experts recommend growing meadowsweet in sunny areas of the garden.
5. Filipendula camtschatica. The plant is tall, has large leaves - up to 40 cm in length. On the stems there are large inflorescences of cream or white flowers. It begins to bloom in mid-June. Loves moisture, grows well both in the shade and in the sun.
6. Lubaznik is red. Grows in areas of North America, where he is called the Queen of the Prairies. Mighty, tall, has a five- or seven-lobed share. It begins to bloom in late July, the inflorescence is quite dense, consists of pink flowers. Loves light and high humidity. Resistant to frost.
7. Common meadowsweet. It can reach 1 m in height. It has large flowers - up to 1 cm, the color varies - cream, white or pink. It blooms, usually in late May. It has an attractive appearance and at the end of flowering. Does not require a large amount of moisture, unpretentious.
8. Magenta meadowsweet. It belongs to hybrids, it is very popular in Japan - it is used as an ornamental plant. It is not high, the maximum height reaches 1 m. The leaves are beautiful, palmate. The flowers are painted in dark pink or purple, the legs are clearly distinguishable from the fruits, which are usually not fully developed.
9. Elegans. It begins to bloom in late July, it has beautiful flowers of white color with red stamens.
10. Korean meadowsweet. It grows in the South Kuril Islands, in Japan, in the south of Primorsky Krai. The plant is low, but elegant. It is noteworthy that the flowers are painted pink when they are in the bud, when blooming they become white.
11. The meadowsweet is multi-pair. It is divided into two forms - alpine and forest. The latter species can be found along the banks of streams, it reaches 80 cm in height, has beautiful leaves - cirrus, finely indented. The flowers are bright pink. The alpine meadowsweet species is most often found in the highlands, the plant is low (about 30 cm), small leaves.
12. Narrow-chested meadowsweet. The plant has unusual leaves - they are thinly dissected, below are covered with white-white drooping. It can be found in the south of the Amur region, meadowsweet often hybridizes.
13. West meadowsweet. It grows in forests, on rocky shores. It grows to 1 m, has graceful leaves of a rounded shape. Fruits - ciliated-hairy, white flowers, can reach 1.5 cm in diameter.
14. Cuirassian meadowsweet. It is a rare species, it can be found only in Taiwan, in the northern part. Maximum height - 30 m, pink inflorescences, small. It is noteworthy that the plant is polygamous, you can find bisexual flowers: both male and female.
15. Tsugovo. Not fully studied species, looks like a cuirassian meadowsweet, but it doesn’t have bisexual flowers. The flowers are white.
16. Filipendula formosa. Grows up to 1 m tall, leaves are rounded, inflorescences are dark pink in color. Poorly studied by specialists, it is rare - literally a dozen herbarium specimens can be found all over the world.
17. Steppe meadowsweet. Outwardly similar to the meadowsweet, the maximum height of the bush is 1 m, it has a thick basal rosette of leaves, which remains during the flowering period. It is considered a rare species.

Collection and storage

It is necessary to collect flowers during the flowering period - as a rule, this is the end of July or the beginning of August.Inflorescences need to be cut off without leaves, and dried in a well-ventilated place, previously spread out with a thin layer on parchment (experts do not recommend using newspapers, since harmful ink can poison the workpiece). Store in a box in a dark and dry place.

The roots of the plant are also harvested. They need to be collected either in early spring or in autumn. Before drying, remove the soil, rinse thoroughly under running water. They are dried in the same way as flowers - they are laid in a thin layer on paper, left in a well-ventilated area, in the shade. If for medicinal purposes it is planned to use leaves - they also need to be harvested during flowering meadowsweet. The storage period is 3 years, then the grass gradually begins to lose its beneficial properties.

The healing properties of grass meadowsweet

The plant is considered extremely useful due to its rich chemical composition, high content of essential oils. The following effects can affect the body:

• effectively removes excess fluid;
• activates the activity of the bile ducts;
• increases immunity with regular use during outbreaks of infectious diseases;
• normalizes sleep, helps in the fight against stress;
• It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial effect.

It is noteworthy that many experts recommend using grass in the rehabilitation period after a stroke - it helps to recover faster. Also, the plant will help to cope with diseases such as gout, pyelonephritis, rheumatism, excessive swelling.

Important: Before using decoctions and tinctures based on meadowsweet, you need to make sure that a person does not have individual intolerance to the components of meadowsweet. Otherwise, there may be a deterioration in well-being, the occurrence of allergic reactions.

For women

The plant is useful for females - eliminates anxiety, insomnia due to its sedative effect. Therefore, many recommend taking meadowsweet infusions in the menopause. They successfully help fight diseases such as infertility and endometriosis. They are used for thrush, erosion, cystitis, making douching. As a complex therapy is used for hemorrhoids.

Also, the plant is used for cosmetic purposes. If you want to have thick, strong and beautiful hair, just rinse the meadowsweet with a decoction after each wash: the result will not be long in coming.

For men

Decorations based on meadowsweet will be extremely useful for males, as they help fight stress, eliminate fatigue. Men often suffer from high blood pressure. If you use a decoction or infusion based on meadowsweet, you can get rid of hypertension. Due to the anti-inflammatory effect, it will help with prostatitis, it will relieve accumulations of excess fluid, as it activates the kidneys. It is recommended to use decoctions and tinctures for diabetes, atherosclerosis: men are more susceptible to these diseases than women.

During pregnancy

Pregnant women do not recommend meadowsweet as a medicinal herb. The same goes for women who are breastfeeding.

For kids

Experts say that for children who have not reached the age of 12, meadowsweet can be dangerous. A fragile organism can not cope, as the children have a poorly developed gastrointestinal tract, many enzymes are not enough for the qualitative assimilation of useful herbs. Due to this, the use of meadowsweet is fraught with the appearance of allergic reactions, rashes on the skin, colic and nausea.

Despite this, many experts recommend the use of weak decoctions as a prophylactic against diseases such as pneumonia, tonsillitis, acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, etc. But you need to do this only after consulting a pediatrician.

The use of meadowsweet in folk medicine

Consider what kind of fees based on meadowsweet exist, and what diseases can be cured by using decoctions with the addition of this medicinal herb.

Collection of gynecological diseases

Experts recommend using this recipe for women who suffer from fibroids or endometritis. You will need:

• spiraea;
• St. John's wort
• chamomile;
• calendula;
• millennial;
• vodka.

For 1.5 liters, take 1 tbsp. all of the above ingredients. Mix thoroughly, place in a bottle, put in a cool dark place for 2 weeks, then strain. The tincture is ready. Apply daily for 1 tbsp. 2 times a day. It is advisable to drink on an empty stomach if a woman does not have an ulcer or acute gastritis.

Harness to increase tone

Such a recipe will be useful to people involved in physically difficult work, with exhaustion. Often, the collection is recommended to be taken by a cancer patient after undergoing chemotherapy. You will need:

• spiraea;
• licorice - root;
• nettle is the root;
• succession;
• St. John's wort
• clover;
• yarrow.

All components must be in equal proportions, they must be crushed. Then mix everything. To prepare 2 cups of the broth, you need 3 tbsp. the resulting mixture. Cooking is simple - add grass to boiling water, send for 30 minutes to a water bath. After insisting an hour. Strain. Apply after a meal of 150 ml. The course lasts until a person feels improvement in general condition.

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic compresses

To prepare a decoction for a compress, you need a thermos. Finely chop the meadowsweet root, take about 60 g and pour a glass of boiling water. Cover with a lid, insist an hour. The broth can not be filtered. Soak the resulting mixture with gauze, put on a sore spot, wrap it on top with a film, then a scarf. Keep the compress for 30 minutes.

Decoction of diarrhea

An unpleasant phenomenon that often makes you change plans. It is not necessary to run to the pharmacy for medicines - an infusion based on meadowsweet will cope with the problem. 1 tbsp herbs (pre-dried) will need 200 ml of water. Keep in a water bath for 15 minutes, insist an hour. Drink 2 tbsp. decoction after each urge.

From diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

It will take 20 g of sugar and 50 g of meadowsweet. All this is necessary to fill in 0.5 liters of vodka. The mixture is removed in a cool dark place for 2 weeks. Then strain, take on an empty stomach, 1 tsp. 3 times a day.

With colds, to increase immunity

Here are some examples of effective recipes.

1. You will need meadowsweet and rosehips, in a ratio of 1 to 10. Pour boiling water, leave for 30 minutes. Add honey, drink like regular tea.
2. Meadowsweet flowers - 10 amount, 12 tablespoons honey and water. You also need zest and juice of 2 lemons. Mark in a saucepan, simmer over low heat 10 minutes after boiling. When the infusion has cooled - strain. Drink daily on an empty stomach: 2 tbsp. dilute the resulting mixture in a glass of warm water.
3. In equal quantities, take dried meadowsweet, Ivan tea. For 70 g, you need 500 ml of water. It is desirable to insist in a thermos (30 minutes), if it is not there - in a jar, wrapped and placed in heat. Take 100 ml daily.

With hypertension

If a person has high blood pressure, it can be eliminated through the regular use of decoctions with the addition of meadowsweet. Cooking a decoction is easy. 30 g of dried plant pour a glass of boiling water, place in a water bath for 15 minutes. After the broth should be infused for another 1 hour. Take 30 ml daily.

Types of healing compounds

Consider below in what forms a medicinal plant can be used.

Infusion

Infusions on meadowsweet are effective for severe swelling, metabolic disorders, and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Preparing a healing infusion is simple: pour 60 g of pre-dried flowers into 250 ml of boiling water, send it to a water bath for 15 minutes. Insist after another 15 minutes. After filtering, drink twice a day (each time in half a glass). This decoction is not only diuretic, but also diaphoretic. Therefore, it is often recommended for people with acute respiratory viral infections, but in this case you need to take half a glass of decoction at night.

With diarrhea, severe swelling (including those caused by heart problems), insomnia, traditional healers recommend taking such a tincture.You will need 100 g of dried flowers of meadowsweet and 0.5 l of boiling water. All put in a thermos, leave for 4 hours. Take 100 ml twice daily.

There is also a recipe for infusion of fresh flowers. It will take water (cold) - 1 cup, the same amount of raw materials. Mix everything, cover the dishes with a lid, put in a cool and dark place for 12 hours. Then strain the broth, add 100 ml of alcohol tincture of calendula there. Such an infusion is useful for colds, SARS. As a prophylaxis, drink 1 tsp. mixtures three times a day on an empty stomach. Also prevents such an unpleasant disease as herpes.

Infusions can be made directly on the basis of meadowsweet grass. In boiled, cooled water (250 ml) add 1 tsp. raw materials, cover with a lid. Clean in a cool and dark place for 9 hours. Helps to get rid of edema, hypertension, an excellent prophylactic during the epidemic of colds. Drink 4 times a day for 1 tbsp. If desired, compresses can be made from this infusion - if the skin has been damaged, suppuration is present or the inflammatory process has begun. Meadowsweet has a powerful antiseptic effect, so inflammation and swelling of the tissues in case of regular use will pass quickly.

Tincture

You will need alcohol (dilute with water 50 to 50) or vodka. The proportions are as follows: 100 tsp of vodka will need 1 tsp. grass, which is pre-crushed. Mix the ingredients, insist 3 days. At the end, strain. Take 2 tbsp. 2 times a day.

If a person has a stomach disease (not an acute form), then such a tincture recipe is suitable. Ingredients:

• fresh meadowsweet flowers - 25 g;
• sugar - 20 g;
• vodka - 500 ml.

Mix everything, pour into a glass dish, leave to infuse for 2 weeks. Drink 1 tsp. tinctures 3 times a day.

You can treat the wound with tincture - to exclude the possibility of infection, accelerate the healing process of tissues. It is necessary to dilute alcohol, the approximate strength is 20%. Mix with chopped leaves of meadowsweet (grass - 1 part, diluted alcohol - 5 parts). Insist 1.5 weeks, then strain. The same infusion can be used as a face lotion if a person has problem skin.

For people who are prone to bronchitis, respiratory diseases, it is worth taking care of their health in advance and preparing a tincture in the summer. 150 g of fresh meadowsweet pour 2 cups of cold boiled or purified water. So that the tincture does not bloom, add the solution of the alcohol tincture of calendula there - 100 ml. Clean in a cool dark place for two weeks. Take 1 tsp. thrice a day.

Decoction

A standard recipe for preparing a decoction is as follows:

• prepare 1 tablespoon herbs and 2 glasses of water;
• mix everything, send to a water bath for 15 minutes;
• let the broth cool, strain.

Drink every day 2-3 times, 1 tbsp. It will help normalize blood sugar, blood pressure, restore water balance and get rid of edema.

Tea

If you constantly feel weak and tired, there are problems with sleep - in this case tea based on meadowsweet will be useful. Dried flowers (1 tsp) pour boiling water, leave for 10-15 minutes, strain. Add honey if desired. Drink no more than 2 cups per day.

Ointment

In the presence of inflammatory processes, psoriasis, you can prepare an ointment based on meadowsweet at home. As a base, vaseline or lanolin, glycerin is suitable. Melt in a water bath, add the powder from the leaves of the plant there (you can grind the meadowsweet in a coffee grinder or grind by hand). A little darken on the fire, cool. For cooking, you need 9 parts of the base and 6 parts of grass. Lubricate problem areas daily, 2 times a day. Apply to pre-cleansed skin.

There is a simplified version of the preparation of ointments - mix meadowsweet powder with baby cream (10 g of powder from flowers and 40 g of cream).

Lubaznik oil: properties and applications

Many argue that meadowsweet oil can be a complete replacement for many pharmacological drugs. No wonder the people call him a remedy for 40 ailments.It is noteworthy that beneficial substances are found in all parts of meadowsweet - in the root, stem, leaves, fruits, flowers.

You can use oil as:

• antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs;
• antioxidant;
• antipyretic;
• inside - as a hepatoprotector (protects the liver, restores damaged areas);
• stimulating the activity of the brain.

In addition, the oil helps restore the nervous system, establish sleep, eliminate excessive anxiety, effectively lowers blood pressure, and has an analgesic effect.

Lubaznik oil can be taken orally if there are such pathologies:

• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• swelling
• thrombosis;
• high blood sugar, the initial stages of diabetes;
• cerebrovascular accident;
• diarrhea;
• too thick blood (there is a risk of thrombosis);
• frequent SARS.

If you wish, you can add oil to the bathtubs - to normalize the central nervous system, improve sleep quality. Many experts recommend inhalation with meadowsweet oil for tonsillitis and bronchitis. Oil is also used as a massage. Ideal for aromatherapy - it helps to relax, find peace and harmony. Especially such procedures will be useful for people who are involved in work requiring high mental stress.

There are contraindications for use, you also need to know about them:

• constipation
• pregnancy, lactation;
• frequent bleeding;
• low blood pressure or blood sugar.

How to apply:

1. Inside 10 ml with meals. The course of therapy is usually 1 month.
2. For baths - add 6-10 drops of oil directly to the water.
3. For aromatherapy - drop a couple of drops of oil on an aroma lamp.

It is impossible to cook oil on your own - this is a complex process that requires compliance with all technology and the use of special equipment. At home, you can make an extract - it has useful properties, the composition of the mixture is similar to meadowsweet oil. Consider the recipe:

1. Place seeds with flowers in a container.
2. Pour with any refined vegetable oil.
3. Place the vessel in a water bath, on a slow fire. The mixture should not boil!
4. After the raw material warms up well, remove from heat and leave to cool.
5. Pour everything into a jar of glass.
6. Put in a dark place for 14 days. Then strain.

Before applying the oil, it is advisable to consult a doctor to exclude the likelihood of an allergic reaction.

Application in cosmetology

It was established by specialists - if you regularly use a decoction of meadowsweet to rinse the curls, then in a short time you can note an incredible result: the hair will become smooth, strong, stop falling out. Excellent meadowsweet copes with problem skin - if a person suffers from enlarged pores, acne, blackheads, he definitely needs to try tinctures with the addition of this wonderful herb.

The plant has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin and hair due to the fact that it contains a large number of flavonoids, phenols. All these substances act as powerful antioxidants, they also contribute to the release of free radicals, therefore, slow down the aging process. Salicylates are also present in the composition - they have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Meadowsweet also contains tannins, vitamins and minerals, ethyl benzoate, fatty acids. The action of all these substances favorably affects the state of the epidermis, as well as hair.

It is noteworthy that many meadowsweet extracts are used for weight loss due to the fact that the main active ingredients contribute to the stabilization of tissue metabolism.

It is worth noting that the meadowsweet acts as a powerful decongestant.It's no secret that fluid retention in the tissues significantly slows down the process of losing weight, and interferes with sports. Drinking decoctions is useful for detoxifying the body in order to remove all harmful substances that also negatively affect the condition of the hair, skin, and general appearance. Meadowsweet can often be found in special pills, tinctures for weight loss.

Using funds based on this plant will be useful if required:

• increase the tone of the skin;
• remove inflammation, irritation on the face;
• eliminate puffiness, dark spots under the eyes;
• accelerate tissue regeneration, including after mechanical cleaning, acid peeling, etc .;
• get rid of dandruff, prevent hair loss.

It is noteworthy that you can use the meadowsweet externally, as well as take tinctures, drink delicious teas - so you can achieve a positive effect faster.

Labaznik can be found in finished products presented on the shelves of our stores. For example, creams or gels based on this herb are perfect for oily skin if a person suffers from acne and rashes. You can meet the meadowsweet in the composition of products for and after shaving. Plant extract is added to sprays, masks, lotions.

You can use all parts of the plant to prepare tonics - from rhizomes to fruits.

Consider a few recipes with the addition of this healing plant.

1. Face mask number 1. If the pores are enlarged, acne periodically bothers you, then this mask option is suitable: meadowsweet broth (1 tablespoon per 1 glass of water, boil, leave for 15 minutes, strain) mix with 1 tsp. honey and freshly squeezed carrot juice 1 tsp To stir thoroughly. Apply multilayer. What does it mean? Apply the first coat to the face, wait a little while the mixture dries. After applying the second layer, etc., but no more than 5. After a couple of sessions, you can note the result: the skin will become smooth and inflammation will disappear.
2. Face mask number 2. For people who have oily or combination skin on their faces, this option is suitable: mix the broth with cereal (grind it in a coffee grinder beforehand) and juice of 1 lemon. Stir the mixture thoroughly, leave for 30-40 minutes to swell the oatmeal. Apply the mixture to the face, rinse after 15 minutes.

Important: you need to moisturize your face, regardless of whether your skin is dry or oily. On sale there are a large number of face gels based on meadowsweet - they will be an excellent solution for girls suffering from excessive epidermal fat.

Consider recipes decoctions for hair growth. It is worth adding that regular rinsing of hair and scalp with a decoction of meadowsweet will help get rid of seborrhea. Also, such procedures will be useful for those who have too fast oily hair.

1. Infusion No. 1. 2 tsp dried plant (it does not matter which part it will be) pour boiling water in an amount of 2 glasses. Insist half an hour. Rinse hair immediately after it has been washed. Do not breed, do not rinse.
2. Infusion No. 2. For 1 glass of water, take 30 g of raw flowers of meadowsweet. Hold in a water bath for 10 minutes, insist another 10 minutes. Strain.

Such broths should be used regularly - you will note a positive trend.

Contraindications

Labaznik can not be used for people who have an individual intolerance to the plant, since this can provoke an attack of an allergic reaction. Also, it is not recommended for use in the following cases:

• low blood pressure;
• predisposition to constipation;
• period of pregnancy, breast-feeding;
• age up to 12 years;
• low platelet count.

There are few contraindications for this plant. Lubaznik is not considered toxic, but it should be consumed in moderation and according to the recipe.

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