Unique cyanosis blue: medicinal properties of a modest flower, which official medicine has undeservedly forgotten
In July, among the huge Russian forbs in the forest-steppe, forest zones, in flooded meadows, near rivers, beautiful azure-blue flowers appear. This is blue cyanosis, the medicinal properties of which were known and recognized by pharmacology in the 30s of the last century, and preparations based on it were in demand in pharmacies. In the USSR, infusions, extracts, syrups from cyanosis were used to treat bronchitis, cough for colds, used as a sedative for anxiety, insomnia. But with the development of medical technologies and the appearance of synthetic analogs with a more powerful effect, interest in this useful plant gradually faded away.
Plant features
The plant has a very diverse composition, which contains especially valuable biologically active substances and compounds that have a positive effect on the human body.
Blue contains:
- Polysaccharides, starch. These substances regulate the level of glucose in the blood, clean the walls of blood vessels from cholesterol plaques.
- Essential oils. They restore damaged cellular structures of organs and tissues.
- Saponins. In cyanosis blue, the healing properties are due to the high content (about 30%) of these natural glycosides. They make the plant unique. Most of them are found in the roots of two-year-old plants. Saponins cleanse the vascular channels, stimulate the functioning of the digestive tract, normalize the level of hormones.
- Fixed oils. They normalize metabolic processes, slow down the aging of the body.
- Organic acids. Eliminate toxins, promote active absorption of nutrients.
- Numerous trace elements such as zinc, iodine, iron, barium, selenium, aluminum. They participate in the normalization of the work of all organs and systems of the body, are a building material for cells.
The rhizome of cyanosis blue contains the most useful substances. But in pharmacology, the herbaceous parts (flowers, leaves, stems) of this useful plant are also used, in which the percentage of the concentration of bioactive substances is 4-10 times less.
Cyanosis blue: medicinal properties
In pharmacies, medicines with blue cyan are sold in various forms. These are herb, syrup, tincture, tea.
They have the following effect:
- relieve inflammation;
- promote skin regeneration;
- dissolve atherosclerotic plaques in the vessels;
- liquefy and remove phlegm from the lungs and bronchi;
- have antimicrobial and antifungal effects;
- reduce the risk of benign tumors;
- eliminate problems with the nervous system (insomnia, anxiety, neuroses, uncontrollable irritability, hysteria);
- normalize metabolic processes in the body.
Preparations with blue blue help in solving purely female problems.Decoctions and tinctures based on it relieve the unpleasant symptoms of critical days. Medicines soothe, relieve spasms, headaches, fight mood swings. For women who have entered the period of menopause, cyanosis helps get rid of depressive conditions, arrhythmias, hot flashes. Gives strength, restores efficiency.
A decoction of a medicinal plant is actively used in cosmetology. Cool compresses eliminate skin inflammation, acne, eyelid puffiness. A decoction of cyanosis in combination with chamomile, linden blossom maintains healthy shine and elasticity when used regularly as a rinse.
Children and teenagers need the blue flower as a sedative. Up to 12 years old, children are given syrup, strongly diluted with tea with lemon. Or add a weak decoction to the bath during an evening swim. This is enough to calm the excitable babies. For men, cyanosis blue extract is beneficial in terms of eliminating stress-induced erectile dysfunction.
In the people, cyanosis blue is credited with the ability to reduce cravings for tobacco and alcohol. But there is no official evidence for this. Also, laboratory studies do not confirm the special effect of drugs based on cyanosis blue on cancer cells.
Application features
Herbal medicinal raw materials of cyanosis blue are sold in the pharmacy, but many people harvest it themselves. In any case, make sure that it is of high quality, not expired, without the smell of mustiness and mold.
Blue cyanosis root has found its use in medicine in the following forms:
- Infusion. An infusion is prepared by pouring a tablespoon of crushed dried roots of cyanosis with a blue glass (200-300 ml) of boiling water and keeping it for half an hour. After that, filter and take a tablespoon three times a day for bronchitis, coughs of various etiologies, tuberculosis. The course is a month.
- Broth. Useful for depression, pneumonia, insomnia, bronchitis. Use the broth as a detox for poisoning, wipe the skin for dermatitis, eczema, allergic rashes. It is prepared from the ground dried root of a plant taken in the amount of 1 tablespoon and 300 ml of boiling water. The product is tormented for 20 minutes in a water bath, then insisted for 2 hours, filtered and consumed 5 times a day, 2 tablespoons 2 hours after eating.
- Vodka tincture. The use of tincture of cyanosis blue helps the discharge of phlegm, relieves coughing attacks, and soothes the nerves. For self-preparation, 100 g of dry root (or root powder) of cyanosis is poured with half a liter of vodka and kept in a dark place for 2 weeks. The tincture is taken 30 drops three times a day after meals for sleep disturbances, bronchitis.
The pharmacy sells syrup, which is usually given to children and adolescents. The syrup is used in 20 ml after meals, diluted in a glass of tea, for a month and a half for stress, nervous disorders, prolonged depression.
How harmless is the cyanosis blue
Cyanosis blue refers to medicinal herbs that can be taken as a drug by a large number of people. The exception is pregnant women, allergy sufferers, people with kidney stones, gall bladder and a tendency to thrombus formation, children under 12 years of age.
Before taking the medicine, consult a doctor, especially in the presence of chronic diseases. Follow the recommended dosages for treatment. After the first dose of the drug, the state of the body is closely monitored for several hours. If you experience itching, hives, or other side effects the course is immediately interrupted.
Like all natural remedies, the use of cyanotic herbs is far from harmless. Self-medication with the help of self-collected raw materials is not worth doing. This is fraught with serious negative consequences for the body.When using purchased products, the dosages indicated on the package are strictly observed.
Otherwise, there are such consequences of uncontrolled use as:
- dyspnea;
- nausea and vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- drowsiness, lethargy;
- headaches;
- Quincke's edema.
If one or more signs of intoxication appear, they immediately stop taking the medicine and seek medical help.
Collection and storage of plant materials
People living in regions where blue cyanosis grows in large quantities prefer to procure medicinal raw materials themselves. The collection is carried out according to certain rules, so it is better for beginners to first practice with experienced herbalists, so as not to be mistaken with the choice of grass and at the same time not to completely destroy it in their region, pulling out all the plants by the roots.
The procurement rules are as follows:
- Aerial parts and rhizomes of cyanosis blue are collected only from plants of the second year of life. At this time, a maximum of useful substances are concentrated in them.
- Rhizomes are dug up in August or September after the green mass withers. The roots are located on the soil surface, so they can be easily removed without tools and devices, just with bare hands.
- The roots are not completely dug up, half is left for further plant propagation.
- At home, the raw materials are sorted out, washed and dried with paper towels.
- Cut into small pieces and dry in an oven or electric dryer at + 60 ° C, regularly stirring and turning to dry evenly.
- When the roots, leaves and stems become brittle, they are poured into a linen bag, paper bag or box for storage.
High-quality dried material is reduced in volume up to 80%, becomes olive-brown with a faint odor and bitter taste.
Store raw materials for no more than 2 years in a dark, ventilated place. During this time, blue cyanosis retains its healing properties in full.
Blue cyanosis is not only a medicinal herb, but also a very beautiful flower. Due to its unpretentiousness, it is grown in ordinary summer cottages or front gardens and receive a double benefit - decorative design and medicinal raw materials.