The healing properties of the herb canuper and its use in herbal medicine
Canoper is a perennial herb also called canuper, balsamic tansy, biblical leaf, and Saracen mint. It is used in the culinary field as an aromatic spice, and the many medicinal properties of the canoper herb have made it widely used in traditional medicine. The seeds and stems of canuper have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, analgesic and anthelmintic effects, which are why they are used both for treatment and prevention of many diseases.
Features of the canoper plant
Botanical features of the plant:
- canuper height reaches 80-130 cm;
- stems are straight, branched and furrowed, slightly fleecy;
- oval leaves, large, with a velvety surface, with finely toothed edges, grayish-green;
- tall peduncles, consisting of flowers of yellow or white, collected in baskets;
- fruits - seed pods up to 3 mm in size, gray, formed in August-September.
Due to the increased concentration of essential oils, the leaves of balsamic tansy have a rich, balsamic aroma. It is due to the aroma that it is used as a spice in the preparation of various dishes and drinks.
Canuper herb composition
Useful properties and contraindications of canufer are due to its rich biochemical composition.
Canuper contains a complex of active elements:
- vitamins of group C, B1, B2;
- minerals;
- polysaccharides;
- carotenoids;
- alkaloids;
- bitterness;
- tannins;
- flavonoids;
- tannins;
- camphor;
- phenol carboxylic acids;
- essential oils.
Due to the large amount of biologically active substances, Saracen mint has a pronounced anthelmintic, choleretic, antimicrobial, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effect on the body.
The medicinal properties of Canuper herb
Due to its various medicinal properties, Canuper herb is used for the treatment and prevention of helminthiasis, diabetes mellitus, and gynecological diseases. Decoctions and infusions of the plant help restore liver function, relieve pain in cholecystitis.
Useful properties of balsamic tansy:
- strengthens the body's immune defenses;
- helps with colds, accompanied by cough, redness and sore throat;
- clears the nasal passages with rhinitis, sinusitis and sinusitis;
- fights against helminthic invasions;
- normalizes blood pressure;
- eliminates inflammation in the bladder;
- improves the functioning of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract;
- normalizes the nervous system, improves sleep and relieves insomnia.
Balsamic canuper oil is used for external treatment of wounds. It accelerates the healing of the skin, has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.
With helminthiasis
Balsamic tansy has long been famous for its anthelmintic properties. This plant contains bitterness and essential oils that help destroy worms.
To prepare the infusion, pour 30 g of canooper's inflorescences with 300 ml of boiling water, cover with a lid and leave to infuse for 2-3 hours. Strain the finished infusion through cheesecloth and take 3-4 times a day, 1 tablespoon.
An equally effective antihelminthic agent is considered to be a herbal collection prepared from equal parts of canoper flowers, carnations, wormwood, buckthorn and yarrow. Dry all components and grind to a powder state, take it on an empty stomach, 1 teaspoon each.
For gynecological diseases
Canuper recipes are used to treat inflammatory processes in the pelvic organs, as well as various gynecological diseases. Douching with decoctions and infusions of balsamic tansy has an antiseptic, antimicrobial and wound healing effect.
Balsamic tansy products are prohibited during pregnancy. It causes a contraction of the uterus and an increase in uterine tone - this can lead to spontaneous abortion.
For diseases of the heart and blood vessels
Decoctions and infusions with balsamic canuper are recommended for hypotensive patients. They are effective in raising blood pressure and heart rate. Due to this, the herbal remedy relieves headaches, weakness and other symptoms of hypotension.
Preparation of medicinal infusion:
- dry the leaves and inflorescences of balsamic canuper;
- pour 15 g of prepared raw materials with 3 cups of boiling water;
- close the container with liquid and leave in a warm place for 3-4 hours;
- strain the infusion and take 50 ml three times a day, after meals.
People with arterial hypertension should definitely consult with a therapist or cardiologist before using such recipes.
For liver diseases
Infusion of balsamic tansy helps to restore the full function of the liver, accelerate the regeneration of hepatocytes and cleanse it of toxic substances.
To prepare the infusion, pour 15 g of dried canuper inflorescences with 150 ml of boiling water. Cover with a lid and leave to infuse for 50-55 minutes. Take the filtered infusion three times a day, 50 ml.
In cosmetology
Canuper is used not only in herbal medicine, but also in cosmetology. Decoctions and infusions of balsamic tansy help cleanse the skin, improve its color, get rid of age spots, rashes and premature wrinkles.
Whitening agent - pour a tablespoon of plant materials with a glass of hot water, cover and leave to infuse for 2 hours. After that, strain the infusion, moisten the gauze in it, fold it in several layers and apply to the cleansed face for 20 minutes.
Anti-aging - Toss a tablespoon of Canuper flowers with the same amount of honey, cottage cheese and cream. Mix all components thoroughly and apply to cleansed skin of the face and neck. After 20 minutes, rinse off the remnants of the mask with warm water.
Contraindications for use
In addition to its medicinal properties, the canuper herb has several contraindications.
In order not to harm the body, recipes with balsamic tansy cannot be used in the following cases:
- childhood;
- the period of pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- ulcers of the stomach and duodenum;
- gastritis;
- arterial hypertension (canuper increases blood pressure);
- individual plant intolerance.
Characteristic signs of intolerance are nausea, upset stools or digestion, vomiting and skin rashes. In such cases, recipes with canooper should be discarded.
Canuper is a plant with many beneficial properties. When used correctly, it helps to strengthen the immune system, improve the state of the nervous and digestive systems, and get rid of sleep disorders. But recipes with balsamic tansy require caution, since the herb has a number of contraindications.