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Canadian small-flowered (erigeron canadensis), in fact, is a weed species that is very difficult to get rid of. It grows not only in the fields, but also in the gardens and orchards of private landowners around the world. Despite the fact that it is a vicious weed, it is valued for its beneficial and medicinal properties.
How it looks and where it grows
The small-scale canadian belongs to herbaceous plants of the Compositae or Asteraceae family. This is a fairly common weed crop. It is found everywhere, not only in fields and summer cottages, but also along roadsides.
The appearance of the small-scale
It has a powerful root in the form of a rod, from which a small number of branches depart. The height of the canadian small-blade ranges from 15 to 150 cm. If the conditions are favorable, it grows up to 2 m.
The stem of the plant is straight at the bottom, branched at the top. Throughout the ribbed surface dense and hard pubescence.
The leaf blades of the Canadian small petal are linear-lanceolate, arranged alternately, do not have stipules, different in shape and arrangement. In the upper part of the plant – sessile with solid edges. Those leaves that are located below are located on short petioles, they are long, with a sharp tip.
Ripe fluff seeds scatter around the entire perimeter of the site
Features of flowering
Judging by the photo and description, the Canadian small-flower does not look elegant during flowering. Panicles or brushes from numerous baskets with white petals bloom on tall peduncles. There are decorative species with yellow, white, lilac, burgundy, pink buds.
The flowering of the small-scale canadian is long – from July to September
In place of each bud, an achene is formed, resembling a cylinder. Each of them has the ability to fly. That is why small grayish or yellowish grains spread over long distances, which contributes to the rapid reproduction of erigeron.
During flowering, a huge number of insects gather around the plants. There are especially many bees, wasps, bumblebees, since the Canadian small-scale is an excellent honey plant.
Places of growth
As the name suggests, the weed is native to Canada. The plant came to Europe in the XNUMXth century, when transport links between states began. Then the weed flooded almost all countries of the world, it grows even in Australia. Not found only in the Far North.
The small-scale Canadian belongs to unpretentious plants that do not require special growing conditions. It can grow on any soil, even unsuitable for agricultural production.
Canadian small-scale weed – a cosmopolitan weed plant, continues to conquer new territories
Other plant names
As a rule, in widely distributed plants, depending on the place of growth, the names are different. Among them, the most common are:
- kidney grass;
- cooler;
- defamation;
- canadian horse;
- zlinka canadian;
- flea death;
- shut your mouth (in Ukraine).
Chemical composition
All above-ground parts of the Canadian small-flowered plant contain from 0,33 to 1,72% of essential oils. That is why slander has a lemon flavor. But not only oils are famous for erigeron. The plant is rich
- flavonoids;
- saponins;
- alkaloids;
- tannins;
- choline;
- vitamin C;
- limonenoma;
- terpineol;
- dipentene;
- aldehyde;
- resins;
- bioflavonoids;
- gallic acid;
- various mineral salts.
Due to this composition, the Canadian small-scale (erigeron canadensis) has useful and medicinal properties.
Medicinal properties of the herb of the small-sized canadian
Erigeron is not only a weed, it has long been used to treat many diseases. Useful properties have been studied by generations of people. Folk healers and homeopaths prepare medicines based on the aerial parts of erigeron.
Useful properties of the small-scale canadian:
- astringent;
- hemostatic;
- anti-dysentery;
- anti-inflammatory;
- fixing.
Canadian small-scale is used to cleanse blood vessels, normalize the activity of the genitourinary system.
As a preventive measure, the remedy is useful:
- with joint and rheumatoid pains;
- with arthrosis and arthritis;
- with gout and cysts;
- with prostatitis and suppuration.
Erigeron flowers are widely used in cosmetology, for example, to strengthen hair.
The use of the Canadian small-scale in folk medicine
As already noted, official medicine does not use the Canadian weed for the manufacture of medicines. But the beneficial properties have been studied for centuries, so folk healers advise using the Canadian small-scale for the prevention and treatment of many diseases.
As for homeopaths, in their practice they use Erigeron Canadensis tincture, which is prepared from fresh parts of the plant. They are harvested during flowering.
For rheumatism
Canadian tincture is used to cure gout, rheumatism, and various types of arthrosis.
To do this, you can use dry grass. The infusion is prepared on the basis of 20 g of the substance and 1 liter of boiling water. After 10 minutes, you can take ¼ tbsp. before meals 2 times a day.
Arthritis and rheumatism can be treated with alcohol tincture, which is sold in pharmacies. In addition to the small-scale Canadian, it contains meadowsweet, boldo. Reception – 3 times a day after meals.
The leaves of the Boldo (boldo) shrub contain a large amount of essential oils.
Hangover
A large amount of drunk alcohol always leads to poisoning of the body. You can clear it with erigeron. There are several recipes that help with a hangover.
First option
Combine in one cup in equal parts Canadian small-flowered, goldenrod, meadowsweet (in total, 1 tablespoon of dry grass should be obtained). Pour 1 tbsp. boiling water, leave for a quarter of an hour. To cleanse the body, you need to drink 2 cups of infusion per day.
It is not recommended to boil any herb so that the beneficial properties do not disappear.
The second option
To cleanse the body of alcoholic beverages, you need to take the small Canadian (Conyza Canadensis) (flowers), St. John’s wort, sage, horse sorrel seeds. Mix everything well. For infusion, you need 2 tbsp. l. mixtures. Pour 0,5 liters of boiling water over them and put them in a water bath for 2 minutes. After the infusion has cooled down (after half an hour), it must be filtered and drink 50 g of the resulting liquid.
St. John’s wort accelerates the release of the body from alcohol and poisoning
To strengthen hair
To strengthen the roots of the hair, dry grass of the small-sized canadian is excellent. To prepare the infusion, take 50 g of raw materials, pour in 1 liter of boiling water. Then put on a slow fire for a quarter of an hour. In order for the beneficial substances to completely pass into the infusion, it is kept for about 3 hours.
After filtering with nourishing water, rinse clean hair and leave, without wiping, until dry. The cycle of using a decoction of Canadian small-flowered hair to strengthen hair lasts 14-21 days.
By adding rose or lemon essential oil to the rinse, you can enhance the effect of the treatment.
For toothache
Toothache is no fun for anyone. Experts recommend getting rid of it as soon as possible. If it is not possible to immediately consult a doctor, it remains to prepare a poultice on your own. Pour hot water over fresh or dry Canadian small-flowered, let it brew. After 2 minutes, moisten the swab and put it on the sore spot. Hold until the pain subsides.
For endometriosis
Endometriosis is a serious female disease. Using a decoction of erigeron will help get rid of pain if it is not associated with menstruation. To improve the effect, a decoction is prepared from several herbs, which in combination anesthetize, relieve inflammation and spasm.
Option No. 1
For cooking, you will need the herb of Canadian small-flowered, yarrow, lavender, common calendula and wormwood. They are taken in equal proportions and mixed.
For infusion you need 4 tbsp. l. mixture of herbs and 1 liter of boiling water. Insist 1 hour. Then filter through cheesecloth, folded in several layers. The course lasts 3 weeks. Take 50 ml 3 times a day half an hour before meals.
Option № 2
According to this recipe, to combat endometriosis, you will need flowers of the Canadian small-petal, lavender, meadowsweet, calendula, yarrow, and the top of wormwood. Herbs are mixed. In 500 ml of water, brew 4 tbsp. l. raw materials and insist 2 hours. After straining, use 200 ml 2 times a day. The course of treatment is 3 weeks.
Marigold, lavender and yarrow can be grown in the garden
For gout
Gout is a rather unpleasant disease that you want to get rid of as soon as possible. For treatment, use the dry grass of the small-sized canadian. 20 g of raw materials are poured into 500 ml of boiling water, covered with a towel and infused for 10 minutes. Consume 50 ml of infusion 2 times a day before meals for 21 days.
The gout remedy should be stored in the refrigerator
From cystitis and urethritis
To get rid of diseases of the genitourinary system, it is necessary to mix in equal proportions Canadian small-flowered, hibiscus cups, goldenrod, birch leaves. In 1 st. pour boiling water 1 tbsp. l. mixtures. Insist half an hour. Drink 3 cups of herbal liquid daily.
Противопоказания
Canadian small-scale, unlike many medicinal plants, has no contraindications. But practicing healers will never offer a decoction or infusion from a plant to pregnant or lactating women, small children. This must be remembered so as not to harm health.
Collection and Procurement
All parts of the aerial parts of the plant have useful properties: stems, leaves, inflorescences. The harvesting of raw materials is planned when the small-scale Canadian begins to bloom. Collection can begin in July and continue until September.
You need to cut off the upper part of the Canadian small-scale. The length of the stem should be about 15 cm. After harvesting, separate the flowers and dry them separately. Lay them out in a single layer on paper or canvas to dry. Tie the coarse parts of the plant into bundles and hang them in a room where the sun’s rays do not reach.
For storage of dry raw materials of the small-sized canadian, you can use paper bags, cardboard boxes. They need to be kept in a dark room with good air circulation for about 1 year.
Conclusion
The small-scale canadian can be found everywhere. This weed causes a lot of inconvenience. But at the same time it is a very useful plant that helps to get rid of various diseases.
