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Schisandra Crimean in the common name is Chaban-tea or Tatar-tea. It grows on the Crimean peninsula. He is nowhere else to be found, the exception is artificial cultivation at home.
Description of the herb Crimean lemongrass
The Crimean lemongrass plant is classified as a blue-flowered plant, it is perennial, has several flowering shoots, some of them are shortened. According to the photo, the Crimean lemongrass plant is determined by the following signs: the stem is covered with hairs, a long inflorescence in the form of an ear, interrupted at the bottom.
Leaf blades are lanceolate, slightly elongated, obtuse. The flowers of the Crimean lemongrass have a pale yellowish color, collected in a corolla.
The flowering of the iron plant begins from May-July in regions with a southern climate and from June-August in the middle lane.
Chemical composition
The leaf plates, flowers and stems of the Crimean magnolia vine contain essential oils in the amount of 0,003-0,006%, as well as iridoids, flavonoids. The seeds are 29-30% rich in fatty oils, the components of which are oleic, palmitic, stearic and linolenic acids.
Contained in the Crimean lemongrass and 10 amino acids, 23 minerals and trace elements. An important role in the functioning of the human body is played by iron, sodium, potassium and copper.
Useful properties of Crimean lemongrass
In Crimea, the plant is considered a panacea for any disease, used as a prophylactic against influenza.
For the purpose of treatment, you can use any part of the Crimean magnolia vine, with the exception of the root system, therefore, stems, leaves, and inflorescences are harvested.
The healing properties of the Crimean magnolia vine make it possible to use it as an anti-febrile agent, a medicine for nausea and vomiting, and lung pathology.
In the form of lotions, the infusion is used for skin diseases, wounds, tumors and abrasions.
Vitamin C contained in the Crimean lemongrass has the following effects on the body:
- Normalization of reducing and oxidative processes.
- Stimulation of the adrenal cortex.
- Increasing the level of capillary permeability.
- Strengthening of immunity.
Vitamin E is a prophylactic of thrombosis and promotes the resorption of formed clots. It also has a beneficial effect on the reproductive system, reducing pain, facilitating the menopause. Decoctions from the Crimean magnolia vine are used to treat wounds.
Minerals and salts present in the plant have a positive effect on the function of hematopoiesis and the state of the endocrine system. It is necessary to take into account their ability to regulate the acid-base balance in the body systems.
Crimean lemongrass is used in the treatment of the following diseases:
- diabetes;
- whooping cough;
- hypothermia or overheating of the body;
- diseases of the eyes and organs of hearing;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- intestinal disorders (diarrhea, dysentery);
- diseases of the genital organs (gonorrhea, infertility, impotence);
- skin diseases (psoriasis, dermatoses and urticaria);
- fungal lesions;
- baldness.
Rules of raw material procurement
Crimean lemongrass brings not only benefits, but can cause harm if used illiterately or neglect the rules for processing raw materials.
You will not find ironwort in pharmacies, the plant is not officially used on the pharmacological market, although its properties are studied by specialists. The plant can be purchased through private entrepreneurs involved in the sale of goods via the Internet.
The highest quality raw materials are obtained by self-harvesting. Lemongrass grows in the Crimea, so you can only find a plant there. The most probable habitat for it is Mount Roman-Kosha.
The optimal time for collection is the summer months. For harvesting, all above-ground parts of the plant are used without damaging the root part. Freshly cut shoots and leaves are carefully laid out in the fresh air in the shade until completely dry.
At the end of the process, it is recommended that the Crimean lemongrass be chopped or tied into bundles, placed in a dark place that can be periodically ventilated.
It is convenient to store the Crimean lemongrass in canvas or fabric bags; the labeling of the container is required, which indicates the date of manufacture and the name of the medicine.
Signs of violation of storage rules:
- raw materials have changed color, smell;
- the presence of moisture or rot;
- the appearance of insects in the bags with the plant.
The quality of the purchased raw materials from the Crimean magnolia vine is indicated by the integrity of the packaging and the compliance of the contents with the description.
Methods of Use
The most common recipe for using Crimean Schisandra is brewing tea. To do this, use young shoots and leaf plates, flowers.
1 g of herbs are added to 15 liter of boiling water and infused for 20 minutes. Closing and wrapping the container with a towel is not required. It is not recommended to use a thermos for brewing: loss of a pleasant lemon aroma is possible.
Crimean lemongrass is also used in cooking: it is added to dishes with fish and vegetables (it gives a pleasant aroma and specific taste).
It is possible to use grass as an ornamental plant, with the help of lemongrass create “alpine meadows”. Inconspicuous flowers delight with a pleasant aroma throughout the summer and favorably emphasize other crops.
If you do not want to take a drink from the Crimean lemongrass, you can add a few leaves to regular tea. This will allow you to get the necessary beneficial properties and enjoy a pleasant aroma.
Common recipes for using Crimean lemongrass:
- Poultices. Used for inflammatory processes on the skin, including tumors and ulcers. For this, 2-3 tbsp. l. raw materials pour 200 ml of boiling water and leave for 30 minutes. The present agent is distributed over gauze, then the tissue is applied to the inflammation site for 2-3 hours. At the end of the procedure, the solution is washed off with water. Lotions have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, reduce tissue swelling.
- With vomiting and nausea during pregnancy, it is necessary to brew a glass of boiling water 3 tbsp. l. raw materials and leave for an hour in a warm place. After the time has elapsed, the infusion is filtered, taken 100 ml twice a day.
- With pathologies of the lungs 1 tbsp. l. raw materials pour 200 ml of boiling water and leave to infuse for 30 minutes. After the medicine is filtered, take 100 ml 2-3 times a day.
- It is possible to treat lemongrass Crimean and impotence. The plant is crushed to a powder and mixed with alcohol in proportions of 1:3. The tincture must be stored for 14 days in a closed cabinet, then strain and consume 1 tsp. in the morning.
- A bath with Crimean lemongrass has a restorative, relaxing and anti-inflammatory effect. To prepare it, dissolve 2 tbsp in 3 liters of water. l. raw materials and simmer for 5 minutes. After cooling the broth, it is filtered and added to the bath water. The duration of the procedure is 15 minutes. The course of treatment is 7-10 baths.
The effectiveness of therapy is confirmed by a positive result – an improvement in well-being and the disappearance of symptoms of the disease.
An exception is tinctures for alcohol. Useful properties in them remain up to a year.
Contraindications to lemongrass Crimean
Despite the beneficial properties of the Crimean lemongrass herb, there are a number of contraindications in which the use of the herb is inappropriate and dangerous.
It is recommended to refuse herbal treatment for people suffering from arterial hypertension and nervous overexcitation. The patient’s condition will worsen if an individual intolerance to the plant is detected.
At the beginning of the course of treatment, it is mandatory to monitor the general condition for the appearance of a rash, fever, nausea and vomiting. These signs require immediate medical attention.
Conclusion
Schisandra Crimean is a unique plant that includes a huge number of useful components. Proper collection of raw materials and their competent use is the guarantee of successful treatment and preservation of longevity.
