We compare the beneficial properties of bush grass and its danger to human health
The useful properties of bush grass are little known, but many know it as one of the most interesting and mysterious plants growing in our latitudes. By releasing a huge amount of essential oils, it saturates the air around itself so much that the ether instantly flares up when approaching the flower of a lit match. After the burning of essential oils, the plant remains untouched by the flame, which is why its name went - the burning bush.
Description of the grass burning bush
The plant of the Rutov family is a low-branched perennial herbaceous shrub that reaches a meter height during the first year of vegetation:
- Leaves. Stem - bright green odd-pinnate, similar to ash foliage, which gave the plant another name - ash tree. The lower foliage is solid.
- Branches. Straight, long, slightly pubescent.
- Root system. Well developed, powerful enough.
- Flowers of the grass of the burning bush. They have the form of five-petal bells up to 2.5 cm in diameter, collected in a brush. The color of the inflorescences can be varied, from pinkish white to purple. The most common garden forms are pink or dark red. Inflorescences up to 20 cm long, graceful and large. Bright veins stand out on the petals of a pointed shape. The stamens of the flower are often light green, but there are also yellow ones. Ash trees bloom in June-July.
- Bush fruits. They represent a five-nested seed box. Ripening in August, it unfolds in the shape of a regular star.
Chemical composition
The composition of the ash tree has not been studied enough, but it is known that the plant belongs to the poisonous. Its wild form is especially dangerous. The bush contains anethole and metlhavikol, which give the flowers a strong aroma, reminiscent of the smell of orange peel.
Bush contains:
- alkaloids;
- dictamolactones;
- saponins;
- bergaptens;
- anthocyanins;
- flavonoglycosides.
The roots contain a large amount of fatty acids and sitosterols.
Aboveground parts of the plant secrete about 0.5% of essential oils, which are produced in small bubbles located on its leaves and stems. Touching parts of the plant in sunny, calm weather, when essential oils are released in especially large quantities, leads to severe itchy burns. It is noteworthy that the burn does not appear on the skin immediately, but only after 20-26 hours and is accompanied by the appearance of blisters, which later turn into ulcers. The defeat of the skin is accompanied by fever and severe weakness.
You cannot smell the flowers of the bush. The strong citrus scent can cause severe headaches and dizziness.
In cloudy weather, ash tree does not pose a health hazard.
Useful properties of bush grass (ash)
Despite the fact that the ash tree has not found application in official medicine, there are many recipes among the people based on such medicinal properties of the herb:
- diuretic;
- sedatives;
- astringents;
- diuretics;
- antihelminthic;
- disinfecting;
- bactericidal;
- antifebrile;
- anti-inflammatory.
At the same time, it should be remembered that it is categorically impossible to use bush grass on your own to eliminate health problems. The slightest mistake in dosage and misuse can lead to disastrous consequences.
What does the burning bush help from
For the preparation of remedies in folk medicine, it uses all parts of the plant: root, leaves, flowers, bark and seeds.
All parts of the burning bush plant are very poisonous, therefore, it should be used for treatment only under the supervision of a doctor.
In folk medicine, ash has been used in the treatment of such diseases:
- Kidney and urolithiasis. Decoctions from the bush help to improve blood filtration in the kidneys, help remove sand from the internal organs. For the preparation of medicinal decoctions and infusions, the root and seeds of the plant are used.
- Diseases of the urinary system. Folk recipes based on ash-tree help relieve inflammation in the complex treatment of nephritis, cystitis, urethritis, pyelitis.
- Dysfunction of the genital organs. The use of a decoction from the root of the burning bush helps blood circulation in the small pelvis, from which menstruation occurs when it is delayed.
- Diseases of the digestive tract. Due to its astringency, ash helps to stop diarrhea and flatulence.
- Gastritis. A decoction of the herb of burning bush eliminates inflammation of the gastric mucosa and normalizes the process of food digestion.
- Hypertension. A 10% tincture of bush root helps to improve the patient's condition, which should be consumed 30 drops three times a day.
- Rheumatism and sciatica. An infusion of leaves and flowers is used as an external aqueous extract, rubbing it into the affected areas of the body.
- Baldness. External application of a decoction of the herb stops eyebrow loss, complete or nested baldness.
- Eczema, dermatitis, scabies, and urticaria. Treated by topical use of an aqueous extract of the herb.
- Insomnia and overwork. Ash tree decoction, prepared in special proportions, with the correct dosage, has a sedative effect, relieves nervous tension and relieves fatigue.
Burning bush also helps to get rid of worms, for which an infusion is prepared from its roots, relieving bloating and removing parasites from the body.
Taking funds with bush should be very careful, since bergapten is present in its composition, which causes sensitivity to light.
Ash seed infusion is used as a cosmetic and successfully cures impotence.
Traditional medicine recipes
The medicinal properties of the herb ash are popularly used to heal many ailments only with strict adherence to the dosage ..
Composition No. 1. It is used in the treatment of female diseases: fibroids, erosion of the cervix, mastopathy.
50 g of the root of the burning bush is crushed and poured in 500 g of vodka. Mix well and insist for two weeks. Take the tincture three times a day. A teaspoon of the product is diluted in 100 g of water and drunk. The course of treatment should not exceed 30 days. After a one-month break, the course is repeated.
Composition No. 2. For the treatment of impotence.
Plant seeds are used. 50 pcs. pour 500 g of vodka and leave for 2 weeks. Take a tablespoon three times a day.
Composition No. 3. For cystitis, jaundice.
3 g of ash root bark is mixed with 3 g of honeysuckle and 3 g of licorice. Pour in water and boil for 10-15 minutes. Take twice a day for a teaspoon.
Grass harvesting rules
When collecting medicinal raw materials, you should remember the precautions:
- In order to avoid burns, you must use cotton gloves and do not allow the plant to come into contact with unprotected skin areas.
- It is best to harvest on cloudy, windy days when the plant produces a minimal amount of essential oils.
In order to extract from the maximum amount of useful properties of bush grass, the plant is harvested at different times:
- Ash leaves and flowers are plucked in June-July, collected in bunches and dried in a suspended form in a shaded place.
- The roots have the greatest healing power in autumn and spring. The collected raw materials are split and dried in a well-ventilated dry place.
- Ash seeds are harvested in August, when the seed pods dry out and open easily.