Tansy: medicinal properties and contraindications

In folk medicine, many different herbs are used for the treatment and prevention of diseases. One of the popular plants among healers is tansy. It is used in medicine and cosmetology due to its beneficial properties.

Chemical composition

Tansy is used in folk and traditional medicine, as it has a lot of useful substances in its composition. Therefore, it has a wide range of applications in various fields, including cosmetology. It contains:

1. Alkaloids. In small quantities, these substances are beneficial for the body. But it is important to know that exceeding their dosage can be harmful. Depending on the amount, they calm or excite the nervous system, expand or narrow the lumen of the vessels. Substances also tend to eliminate inflammation, pain.
2. Essential oils. Necessary for the recovery processes occurring in the body. They quickly penetrate the bloodstream and are carried throughout the body. Also, essential oils help normalize the work of almost all organs and systems.
3. Flavonoids. Relate to antioxidants. They allow you to quickly cleanse the body of harmful substances, which greatly facilitates the work of the liver.
4. Vitamins The composition of tansy includes a large amount of vitamin C. It is necessary for immunity and helps the body resist viruses, bacteria, and infections. In small quantities, vitamins of group B, A, E, PP are contained. All of them allow you to restore the functioning of the nervous system, support vision, accelerate the process of tissue regeneration, prolong the youthfulness of the skin, and also participate in many other processes.

Tansy is known for its ability to accumulate manganese, which is also necessary for the body. It contains organic acids and polysaccharides. This composition allows the use of grass not only for cosmetic purposes, but also for the treatment and prevention of many diseases. On its basis, drugs are created; it is also actively used in traditional medicine.

How it looks and where it grows

Grass is a perennial plant, which in botany belongs to the Astrov family. This is not surprising, because in appearance the tansy resembles a flower. Today, science knows more than 70 varieties of plants. About 30 of them can be found in Russia. The most common ordinary tansy. Translated from Greek, it means "live long."

Tansy is used not only for decorative purposes, as it looks great in any flowerbed, but is also known for its useful properties. But it should be used with caution, since it has the ability to secrete toxic substances.

In height, the plant is able to reach 2 meters. It has several stems at once, on the tops of which small yellow flowers appear. In their appearance, they resemble an aster. Flowers, with a diameter of 6 to 8 centimeters, are collected in bunches, each of which can contain from 10 to 100 elements. Green leaves, cirrus dissected.

Tansy has a tart tarry aroma, which for a long time will help get rid of flies, mosquitoes in the room, if you put a bouquet in the room.

Kinds

Botanists know many types of tansy. But the most common of them are:

1. Balsamic. It got its name as a result of the fact that even in ancient Rome it was used for embalming. Also, the plant was widely used in cooking as a seasoning due to its aroma. Balsam tansy is still used today for pickling cucumbers.
2. Curly. Ornamental plant, which is actively used in landscape design. In appearance, it practically does not differ from ordinary tansy, it only has curly leaves, for which it received the name. It is planted in almost any area, since the plant is unpretentious to the soil. In winter, they do not shelter it, since the grass tolerates even severe frosts. In areas, it is often combined with daisies or echinacea.
3. Dyed. It differs in appearance from other varieties of tansy. It looks more like a camomile, but may have a different color. There are flowers from white to purple. As it grows, it forms a dense carpet that not only pleases the eyes, but also has a pleasant aroma.
4. Maiden. The plant grows up to half a meter in height. The leaves are also green, but have a spicy aroma. Flowers in their appearance resemble daisies. Tansy is used in folk medicine to reduce fever and vasodilation.

There are more than 70 species of tansy. The plant is widespread in Russia, in the countries of Europe and Central Asia. It can be found in almost any corner of the earth, since it belongs to unpretentious plants, tolerates frosts well.

Collection and storage

For the preparation of medicines, tansy should be collected during its flowering period. It starts around mid-July. Flowers are carefully cut from the stems, laid out in a single layer on paper in a warm, dry room. It is important that there is constant air circulation.

You can also dry the inflorescences in the oven. To do this, it must be heated to no more than 40 degrees.

Store dried tansy in paper or fabric bags, as they allow air to pass through. The room should not be humid, and the air temperature should not exceed 25 degrees. You can use raw materials for 2 years.

The healing properties of tansy grass

Tansy is used in folk and traditional medicine for the preparation of various drugs and agents that help cope with various diseases. This popularity of the plant is due to its composition. In the grass there are substances that have a positive effect on the body. Thus, tansy has a number of useful properties. These include:

1. Anti-inflammatory. The active substances of the plant help to stop the inflammatory process, due to which not only the condition improves, but recovery also comes faster.
2. Regenerating. The plant is also used for healing wounds, burns. This property is due to certain components that accelerate the process of developing new cells.
3. Antibacterial. Tansy copes with pathogenic microflora. It helps to suppress their active growth and distribution throughout the body. This reduces the risk of complications.
4. Pain medication. The herb is also used as an anesthetic, as it helps to quickly stop unpleasant symptoms.
5. Antimicrobial. It is microbes that often cause a number of diseases. Tansy will destroy them, resulting in faster recovery.
6. Cholagogue and diaphoretic. Tansy in traditional medicine is used at a temperature to normalize it, as well as in the presence of violations of the production and excretion of bile.
7. Antioxidant. The substances that make up tansy have the ability to remove toxins and other harmful substances from the body, facilitating the work of the liver.

The plant is used to reduce gas formation in the stomach and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the digestive system. Due to the content of vitamins, the grass helps to strengthen the nail plates, hair, slow down the aging process.

Due to its composition, the plant is used in folk medicine to normalize appetite, restore the menstrual cycle and destroy parasites.

In addition, tansy has a positive effect on the nervous system. It helps fight stress, reduces feelings of anxiety, and is used for depression.

For women

Traditional healers use tansy in the treatment of gynecological diseases, which manifest themselves in the form of menstrual irregularities. Due to its properties, the plant helps with copious secretions, pain in the lower abdomen during menstruation, and delay, since the constituent substances have a stimulating effect on the muscle tissue of the uterus.

Tansy has a positive effect not only on the female reproductive system, but also helps to cope with stress. According to studies, it is women who are more likely than men to experience stressful situations and are prone to depression. Due to its composition, tansy restores and supports the functioning of the nervous system.

The plant is known for its properties and slow down the aging process of cells of the skin, prevents the oncology.

For men

It is noted that tansy helps get rid of a disease such as jaundice. Moreover, the therapeutic effect is observed exclusively in men.

Grass, when used properly, will also have a positive effect on the male body. Its components help to cope with hemorrhoids, gout, and prevent the development of rheumatism.

Tansy contributes to the normalization of the heart, strengthening the walls of blood vessels, which is important in the prevention of strokes, heart attacks.

During pregnancy

When a woman is waiting for a baby to be born, she should be careful in choosing medicines, since most of them can harm the baby's body.

This also applies to traditional medicine, including tansy. Experts do not recommend using it during pregnancy, since the substances that make up the plant have an effect on the smooth muscles of the uterus. As a result, it begins to contract, which can lead to premature birth or miscarriage.

When breastfeeding

The lactation period is also of no small importance. The thing is that all the products that a woman consumes penetrate into milk and can harm the baby, causing allergies.

Tansy should be used when breastfeeding with caution and after consulting a doctor, since its use contributes to the appearance of an allergic reaction in the child and other side effects.

For kids

Doctors do not advise giving tansy to children for the treatment of diseases, as side effects can occur. But in some cases, a weak broth in small quantities can be prescribed. It will help relieve symptoms and strengthen immunity.

Infants tansy is completely contraindicated. It is better to give funds based on it from 3 years old, when the immunity is sufficiently formed. The dosage should be determined by the attending physician.

When losing weight

It is impossible to lose weight with tansy. But it can be included in the diet, following a diet aimed at losing weight. The plant, if used correctly, will have a positive effect on the body and help strengthen immunity.

In addition, it contains substances that help support the digestive system, normalize the psycho-emotional state.

Tansy in medicine

Grass is used not only in folk, but also in traditional medicine. On its basis, a number of drugs are produced aimed at the treatment of certain diseases.

With diabetes

Healers say that tansy can control the amount of sugar in the blood. The plant is recommended for type 2 disease, when a person follows a strict diet, but does not require insulin.

To maintain a normal glucose level, it is enough to replace ordinary tea with a weak decoction or tansy infusion. You can use it in the morning or in the evening.

With pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas is a serious disease that leads to disruption of the organ. In this case, painful sensations arise, which can be removed with the help of tansy.

The plant, due to its properties, will not only stop the pain, but also stop the spread of the inflammatory process. To do this, it is enough 2 times a day to use a decoction based on tansy, 2 tablespoons.

With gastritis

Gastritis is a disease in which damage to the gastric mucosa occurs. Often, pathology is accompanied by increased acidity, which is accompanied by an additional symptom, such as heartburn.

Treatment is always carried out comprehensively. It is important for patients to take medications prescribed by a doctor, to follow a diet. But for best results, you can also take a tansy decoction.

The plant will have a positive effect on the mucosa, as it differs in an enveloping effect. This helps protect the stomach from the negative effects of a number of factors.

In addition, tansy helps relieve the inflammatory process, stop pain and normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.

For the intestines

Disorders of the intestines are a common problem. This occurs with malnutrition, when a person eats a large amount of fatty, salty, sweet or spicy foods.

To get rid of discomfort and reduce the risk of developing certain diseases, it is recommended to take a decoction or tansy infusion as a prophylaxis. Also, tea made from the plant will benefit.

For constipation

Today, there are a number of drugs and recipes for traditional medicine based on tansy, which are used to eliminate stagnant processes in the intestine. Constipation often affects pregnant women and people leading a sedentary lifestyle.

Decoctions, teas and infusions will help normalize the work of the colon, relieve the stagnant process thanks to the constituents.

For the liver

Tansy is also known for the fact that antioxidants are present in it. These substances even in small quantities help cleanse the body of toxins and waste products of pathogenic microorganisms. This property allows you to reduce the load on the liver.

It is believed that tansy can help men get rid of cirrhosis. At the same time, it does not have a similar effect on the female body. Also, the plant is widely used for cirrhosis and can reduce the risk of complications. It is enough for patients several times a day to take a decoction or infusion.

With hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, according to folk healers, can also be cured with tansy decoctions and infusions. This is due to the fact that the composition of the plant includes components that have an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.

It is important that the plant should be used already in the early stages. This will reduce the risk of complications and quickly enough to achieve recovery.

With cholecystitis

Pancreatic disorders, especially chronic cholecystitis, can also be cured with tansy. The plant is part of the drugs that can be bought at the pharmacy.

Also, grass is used in recipes of traditional medicine for the preparation of medicinal decoctions and infusions. All of them help relieve the inflammatory process, relieve pain, restore and strengthen the immune system, improve the general condition.

Before using the funds, it is necessary to consult a doctor who will determine the possibility of using such funds and calculate the dosage.

From parasites and worms

Tansy has an antiparasitic property.It contributes to the destruction of gelmentins and other parasites that can settle in the digestive tract or on the scalp of a person’s head.

Worms penetrate the intestines when eating improperly prepared meat from infected animals or fish. They are fixed on the intestinal mucosa, actively multiply. To get rid of them, it is recommended to use enemas with decoction or infusion of tansy. They can also be taken orally.

The plant is also used to destroy lice that get on the scalp. For this, decoctions or infusions are also used, with which they rinse the hair.

With furunculosis

Tansy is also actively used for cosmetic purposes to get rid of acne and boils. Plant-based products are used externally to wipe the face. But do not use solutions of strong concentration. The course of treatment lasts for 2 weeks.

Tansy, due to its properties, helps to reduce the inflammatory process, due to which boils and acne decrease in size, and eventually disappear completely.

With prostatitis

As you know, tansy is used in the treatment of gynecological diseases in women. It is also actively used for the treatment of prostatitis due to the ability to reduce inflammation and positively affect the urinary system.

The course of treatment of tansy should be combined with medication. This will help you recover faster.

Thus, the plant is actively used in folk and traditional medicine. The properties and composition of tansy allow the use of funds in various fields, including gynecology, gastroenterology and others. After a course of therapy, a significant improvement in the general condition, the removal of unpleasant symptoms, and the improvement of metabolic processes are noted.

The use of tansy from bugs and other insects

The plant is known not only as an anesthetic, anti-inflammatory. Since special substances are present in the composition, and tansy has a pronounced smell, it is also used as a remedy for bed bugs, cockroaches, mosquitoes, midges and other insects that penetrate the premises and significantly worsen human life.

The thing is that parasites have a fairly sensitive sense of smell, which allows the use of tansy as a repeller. To drive pests out of your home or apartment, it is enough to spread out several bunches of plants in the room.

Also a popular remedy is the mixture that is sprayed throughout the house. To prepare it, you will need 5 liters of water, a glass of dried flowers. Everything needs to be boiled, then cool. Then strain the solution and use a sponge or a special spray to apply on corners, walls.

Using bunches of plants, according to many, is more convenient. It is enough to decompose them where insects can live. It is important to know that the plant does not destroy them, but only scares them off. Therefore, you need to use other means that allow you to completely get rid of pests.

In order for tansy to bring results in the fight against bugs and other insects living in the apartment, you should know a few rules:

1. Find out how the situation is running. The plant will only help if the number of insects is small. But when their numbers increase, the use of more powerful tools will be required.
2. Tansy is not able to kill insects. When its aroma weakens, they again capture new territories and begin to multiply actively.
3. After 60–70 hours after processing the premises, even a strong smell can not prevent pests from spreading around the apartment if they are hungry.

It should also be borne in mind that tansy does not affect the eggs of bugs and cockroaches. After the colony has left its habitat, after some time, the parasites will appear again, as a new generation will hatch.

Tansy oil: properties and applications

One of the popular remedies is tansy oil. It is prepared using a glass of dried plants and 300 ml of sunflower oil. All mix and insist for several hours. The plant gives its flavor and all the beneficial properties. You can buy it in the store.

Oil, like grass, has many useful qualities:

1. Pain medication. It can be applied to bruises and to the skin during stretching.
2. Anti-inflammatory. Oil perfectly copes with the inflammatory process on the skin. It is enough to apply it to the affected areas. After a few minutes there will be a noticeable improvement.
3. Regenerating. Oil has the property of quickly healing wounds, cuts and can be used to treat various skin irritations.

The tool is also used to relieve swelling of soft tissues and aromatherapy. It in the amount of a few drops is added to the baths for the feet, hands. It is great for bathing children, helps to normalize sleep, calm, relieve inflammation and irritation.

Types of medicinal compounds with tansy

Based on the plant, you can prepare several different solutions that are used for internal or external use. They not only relieve unpleasant symptoms, but can also be used in cosmetology.

Infusion

To prepare dried inflorescences of tansy in the amount of 5 grams, pour a glass of boiling water. Insist the solution until it cools. It is filtered, poured into a glass container and stored in the refrigerator.

Pure infusion is used to destroy helminths as a solution for an enema. Also with its help purulent wounds are treated. But in this case, the solution should be diluted with boiled water in a proportion of one to one.

Tincture

Such a tool has a wide range of applications. One of the advantages of tincture is its long-term storage. Even after several months, unlike water-based solutions, it does not lose its beneficial qualities. But it is important to consider that it is impossible to use tincture for the treatment of children and people who suffer or have suffered from alcoholism, since alcohol is part of it.

To prepare a healing solution, you will need 120 ml of vodka and 25 grams of dried tansy, which should be previously crushed. Mix everything and insist in a dark place for 10 days. It is important to mix everything daily. When the tincture is ready, it needs to be filtered and removed for storage in the refrigerator.

Decoction

It is used to wash wounds in order to exclude infectious lesions and relieve inflammation. But before using the composition, it is necessary to conduct an allergy test. To do this, apply a small amount of decoction to the skin at the elbow. After a while, evaluate the result. If skin irritation, rash or redness appears on the skin, then it is better to refuse the use of the solution.

To prepare it, you will need 5 grams of dried flowers and 500 ml of water. Mix everything and put on a slow fire. When the solution boils, remove it, cool and strain. Store the finished broth in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Tea

Tea is also a popular tansy product. It can be consumed all day. It helps to cope with stresses, depressions, normalize sleep, improve general condition and strengthen immunity.

Making tea is easy enough. To do this, you need only 2 teaspoons of dried flowers, pour a liter of boiling water and let it brew for 5-10 minutes, then pour into cups. Add sugar or honey to taste.

Application in cosmetology

Tansy is widespread in cosmetology. Due to its properties, the plant has a positive effect on the skin and hair.All the substances included in the composition help get rid of various rashes, for example acne, as well as eliminate small wrinkles, restore youthfulness to the skin, restore the structure of the hair and give them strength.

There are many recipes for which you can easily prepare cosmetics. The most popular are:

Whitening mask

It is used to remove age spots and freckles, which not everyone likes. To create it, you need 1 teaspoon of dried flowers of the plant and a glass of boiling water. Everything needs to be combined, insisted for 30 minutes. When the solution has cooled, strain. In the resulting infusion, moisten the gauze, previously folded in 4-8 layers and apply to the face, leaving for 15 minutes. Regularly moisten gauze throughout the procedure. Such a decoction can also be frozen in a special form for ice. It is used for morning and evening wiping. This procedure will not only improve the tone of the skin, but also whiten it.

Nourishing mask

Such a tool will also help eliminate small wrinkles, which are the main sign of skin aging. To prepare it, you need a tablespoon of dried grass flowers. Pour them with a glass of boiling water, cover and leave for 30 minutes. The resulting solution should cool. Then strain it. In a separate container, mix 4 large tablespoons of tansy decoction, 1 teaspoon of honey and cream with a high percentage of fat content. Also add cottage cheese in such an amount that the mass acquires the consistency of thick sour cream. Mix everything thoroughly and apply on face for 15-20 minutes. Remove the mask with a cotton pad, which should first be moistened in water. After the procedure, wash with warm and then cold water.

Means for oily hair

Oily hair is a fairly common problem. To eliminate it, you can use the recipe based on tansy. To prepare the product, you need 1 tablespoon of flowers, previously dried, and a glass of boiling water. Connect everything and leave for 20 minutes. Strain the product before use. Rub the resulting solution into the scalp before washing your hair. Then rinse the hair with the remaining solution. Use the product twice a week for 1.5 months. Tansy will normalize the sebaceous glands and restore hair. Also, such a decoction will eliminate dandruff, since the plant has an antimicrobial effect.

Infusion for hair growth

Tansy-based infusion can be used not only to treat a number of diseases and eliminate unpleasant symptoms. This tool is great for stimulating hair growth by improving blood supply to the bulbs. Preparing the infusion is quite simple. To do this, take 2 large tablespoons of the plant and pour them with a glass of boiling water. All insist in a closed container. After 4 hours, cool and strain. Rub the solution into the scalp. The course of therapy is one month.

Before using tansy-based products, it is important to ensure that there are no contraindications. You should also properly prepare and use all infusions and masks, which will avoid unpleasant consequences.

The effectiveness of the use of cosmetics prepared on the basis of tansy is noticeable a few days after application.

Is it possible to give tansy to rabbits

Those who breed rabbits are wondering if it is possible to give a plant to animals, because it is rich in vitamins and other elements that are useful not only for the human body.

Tansy, due to its smell, is an attractive enough plant for rabbits. They eat it with pleasure. But a large number of plants causes disruption of the intestines and intoxication in animals.

The danger to animals is freshly cut tansy, as it also contains harmful substances.It is worth remembering that the grass is conditionally poisonous. The amount of toxic substances in the composition decreases as the flowering period approaches.

Rabbits are advised to give no more than one dried sprig per day. In order not to harm the animal, after collecting the grass should be washed with water and left to dry in a place where direct sunlight does not fall. As the plant dries up, the amount of harmful substances decreases.

Tansy should not be introduced into the diet until the rabbits have reached the age of four months. It should also be excluded for pregnant and lactating females.

Proper use of tansy will prevent the development of helminthiasis in rabbits and increase the immunity of animals.

Overdose and contraindications

Tansy is known not only as a healthy plant, but also as poisonous. Improper preparation of decoctions and infusions and their use can lead to poisoning of the body. In order to reduce the risk of intoxication, it is important to first observe the dosage. You can take no more than 250 grams of dried grass per day. The exact dosage should be calculated by the doctor.

Unpleasant symptoms that indicate poisoning of the body occur a couple of hours after the use of tansy products. Among the symptoms there is nausea, which is accompanied by vomiting. Diarrhea also occurs, combined with pain in the stomach. A few minutes after the onset of the first signs of poisoning, headaches and dizziness are observed.

First of all, it is necessary to rinse the stomach and call an ambulance. While doctors are traveling, you need to take activated charcoal. Trying to cope with intoxication, especially if the symptoms manifest themselves quite clearly, should not be done on its own, as this can lead to serious consequences.

Before using tansy-based products, it should also be taken into account that it also has contraindications. It cannot be used in the following cases:

• age up to 14 years;
• During pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• diseases of the nervous system;
• retinal diseases;
• pathology of the heart.

Also, you should not use funds in the presence of intolerance or an allergic reaction to the plant, as this can lead to serious consequences.

But even in the absence of contraindications, use the plant for the preparation of healing solutions and treatment of various diseases should be used with caution.

Tansy has been used for many years not only in folk, but also in traditional medicine. It has many useful properties. It can also be used in cosmetology for the preparation of face masks and solutions for rinsing hair. But she should not be abused. It is important to properly prepare all the drugs and take them, as increasing the dosage can lead to poisoning of the body. Before use, it is recommended to consult a doctor who will exclude the presence of contraindications and determine the desired dosage.

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