White acacia in folk medicine: healthy sleep and the genitourinary system
No matter how far science has stepped forward, people still return to primitive methods of treatment. How much the white acacia is in demand in folk medicine will show a detailed examination of this plant. Fluffy snow-white flower shields have not only a dizzying aroma, but also an arsenal of useful properties.
Healing white acacia in folk medicine
In flowers and bark robinia contains the lion's share of flavonoids. These compounds contribute to the rapid elimination of urea from the body. Therefore, pseudo-acacia is recommended for the treatment of diseases:
- female organs;
- kidney;
- stomach and duodenum;
- genitourinary system.
Plant-based tinctures and decoctions are widely used in dentistry. At the same time, regular consumption of such drinks lowers blood pressure in people suffering from hypertension. The components contained in them cleanse the vessels. In addition, in folk medicine, white acacia is used as compresses. When muscles or joints hurt, rubbing them relieves the inflammation. In the composition of flowers, scientists have identified other components:
- essential oils;
- polysaccharides;
- organic and fatty acids;
- alkaloids;
- vitamin complexes;
- pectins;
- tannins;
- glycosides;
- mineral salts, as well as their compounds.
Knowing how much each of these elements is in robilia flowers, you can intelligently plan your therapy. But whether it will be the main or additional, the specialist must determine.
It is forbidden to use tinctures for pregnant and lactating mothers, as well as children. Those with low acidity should be careful.
With disorders of the nervous system
Insomnia greatly depletes the body and exhausts its owner. However, it all starts with a disturbing dream. Further, the patient begins to worry about headaches, and then chronic fatigue. He meets every morning dawn with a heavy head and a broken look. A monthly course with acacia tincture will help improve your well-being. To prepare it you will need:
- pack unblown flowers in a glass jar;
- pour the mass with vodka, preferably homemade moonshine;
- insist in a dark place for 12-14 days;
- shake the mixture daily;
- at the end of the term, you can strain.
Most do not filter the infusion, believing that in this way alcohol compounds will draw out more nutrients from the plant. Take the medicine for 1 tsp. three times a day for a whole month. The drug is diluted in a glass of water or simply washed down. The repeated course is carried out after a week break.
It is worth considering that white acacia in folk medicine is considered a dangerous drug, since it contains poisonous components. Therefore, an overdose can be fatal.