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Gray hiccup (Berteroa incana L) is a member of the Cabbage family. Every locality has its own folk name. The plant is known as sage, white yarrow, white flower. Distributed in all climatic zones except the Far North. Considered a field weed.
Hiccup gray-green refers to medicinal crops, it is used in folk medicine
Morphological description of gray-green hiccup
Hiccup gray-green is a herbaceous weed with a two-year biological cycle. It grows in the form of a bush with numerous branched stems ending in inflorescences. There are plants with one thick peduncle and a large number of lateral shoots.
Morphological characteristics of culture:
- Plant height – 30-50 cm.
- Stems of medium thickness, finely pubescent, hard, gray with a green tint. From the middle, the peduncles are branched into 3-5 lateral shoots, which also end in inflorescences.
- The leaves of the plant are gray-green, lanceolate, alternate, larger in the lower part. Located on short petioles. Toward the top, the size of the leaf plate becomes smaller. The leaves have smooth edges and a small edge.
- The root system of the plant is pivotal, deepened, allows it to take root on any soil.
- The flowers are simple, small, white, consist of four deeply dissected petals. Collected in dense racemose inflorescences. The core is formed by elliptical pods, during flowering they are lemon-colored, at the time of opening they become dark brown.
- The seeds are small, with a tuberculate surface, equipped with lionfish. Scatter from the mother plant at a distance of up to 12 m.
They are harvested before frost, because they do not ripen at the same time.
Gray-green hiccup blooms from June to early September
Where grows
Hiccup is a ubiquitous plant. The main concentrations of the species are observed in the European regions, Belarus, Ukraine, the North Caucasus throughout the Central and Middle strip, in the Far East, Siberia and the Urals. The gray yarrow is less common in Central Asia.
Hiccup gray-green is a weed that grows on almost any soil. Vegetation culture does not depend on lighting and humidity. The plant is found along roadsides, in forest-steppes, in meadows, edges, wastelands, sandy embankments. Settles near pastures, farms. Seeds are carried by the wind, transported along with hay. A gray-green hiccup settles next to the cultivated lands of settlements. It can grow singly or form dense thickets.
Chemical composition
In each part of the gray-green hiccup, the chemicals differ in composition. The root system contains:
- coumarin – 2%;
- tannin compounds – 1,5%;
- acids of organic origin – 0,15%;
- alkaloids – 96%.
In the aerial part of the gray yarrow, there are only 13% of alkaloids, the rest of the composition is occupied by acids, coumarins and tannins in approximately the same amount. Seeds contain fatty oils – 28,2%.
Classification
Hiccup gray-green is a flowering plant of the Dicotyledonous class. It is a biennial herbaceous shrub of the order Brassicaceae or Brassicaceae. Belongs to the Cabbage family, genus Ikotnik. The species name is grey-green hiccup. It has medicinal properties, so the herb and rhizomes are used in alternative medicine recipes. Seed oil is used for technical purposes.
Medicinal properties
In medicine, all parts of the plant are used, the above-ground is considered the most effective for medicinal purposes.
The main active ingredient are alkaloids and tannins. Reception of decoctions and infusions based on gray-green hiccups contributes to:
- decrease in blood pressure;
- normalization of digestion, elimination of diarrhea. Effective for gastritis and stomach ulcers;
- relieve tension in the nervous system. Acts as a sedative;
- headache reduction;
- vasodilation. Helps with asthma, choking, hiccups, coughing;
- elimination of skin diseases.
The use of gray-green hiccups is indicated for postpartum hemorrhage. It is also used for diseases of the female genital organs and urinary system.
Application
For medicinal purposes, the culture is used only in traditional medicine. Seedlings are used in landscape design, they are planted as honey plants in areas with poor flora, for example, in the steppe zone.
In medicine
In official medicine, gray-green hiccups are not used. Experimental studies on animals have shown that the plant has a hypotonic effect, but it is also toxic. For example, eating this herb along with hay can lead to the death of horses.
Decoctions and tinctures based on gray hiccups are used only in alternative medicine for the treatment of:
- hiccups of a nervous nature, causing suffocation;
- purulent wounds;
- heavy menstrual flow or bleeding after childbirth.
The seed powder is used for animal bites, especially if rabies is suspected.
Used to treat diarrhea in children.
For technical purposes
Grey-green hiccup seed oil is used as a lubricant and as an anti-corrosion agent:
- To improve the friction of the undercarriage of the sewing machine.
- Process rusted door hinges, keyholes.
- Used to lubricate mechanical parts in household and electronic appliances.
Natural raw materials from green hiccups do not change viscosity with temperature changes and are gentle on parts.
The design
Gray hiccups have not found wide application in ornamental gardening. It is considered a weed and removed from the site. The plant is used only for landscaping wastelands of the industrial zone of cities. Planted around apiaries as a honey plant.
Grey-green hiccups are a serious competitor for clover and alfalfa, which are also characterized as honey plants.
He pushes them out of the area. The hiccup gray-green when dried retains its shape, color of flowers and above-ground mass, therefore it is ideal for a herbarium.
Traditional recipes
In alternative medicine, gray-green hiccups are used in the form of a decoction or infusion. Almost all parts of the plant are used for cooking. A root with a high content of alkaloids is not used for oral administration.
Infusion from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
The remedy is effective in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Preparation:
- green hiccups (dried leaves and stems) are crushed in a mortar until a homogeneous mass is obtained;
- take 1 tbsp. l. powder, placed in a thermos;
- pour boiling water (250 ml), tightly close the container;
- insist 2-4 hours, filter.
This is the daily dose. It is divided into several portions. At one time, they drink no more than 1 tbsp. The minimum course of treatment for diseases of the stomach is 7 days.
For skin lesions
A decoction is made from dried raw materials, effective for treating festering wounds. Gray-green hiccups are used as an antibacterial agent.
Cooking process:
- green hiccups (seeds) are ground into powder;
- water is poured into the container – 500 ml;
- add 3 tbsp. l. prepared seeds;
- boil over low heat in an open container for 30 minutes.
They let it rest. Moisten a napkin in a decoction and apply to the affected area, fix, leave until it dries. This solution can be douched with an exacerbation of cystitis, previously gray hiccups are filtered through several layers of gauze.
Sedative
The plant calms the nervous system, relieves hiccups, improves the quality of sleep.
Preparation of infusion:
- green hiccup (flowers) – 40 g;
- water – 200 ml;
- the components are mixed and incubated in a water bath for 30 minutes;
- removed from the fire, cover the container. Allow liquid to cool.
- filter.
Take in case of hiccups, 1 tsp. with an interval of 40 minutes (until unpleasant symptoms pass). 2 hours before bedtime take 1 tbsp. l. and the same dose is used directly at night.
With anxiety and irritability during the day, they drink gray-green hiccups, 1 tbsp. l. with an interval of 4 hours
for diarrhea
An infusion of the flowers and leaves of this plant is taken for indigestion. The remedy quickly helps to normalize the stool.
Preparation:
- dry raw materials are crushed;
- 2 tbsp means pour 200 ml of boiling water;
- insist in a sealed container for 4 hours.
Drink a sip with an interval of 2 hours.
Противопоказания
There is no particular restriction in the use of gray-green hiccups. The main contraindication is that decoctions and tinctures of the plant should not be used with low blood pressure. It is recommended with caution to pregnant and lactating women, as well as with individual intolerance.
Procurement and storage of raw materials
Seeds of gray-green hiccups begin to be harvested as they ripen, so that they do not have time to crumble (approximately from mid-August). They are placed in a cloth or paper bag and stored in a ventilated place.
The root is dug at the beginning of spring, the surface is cleaned of soil and stored in limbo, it is advisable to take it to the balcony or to the outbuilding.
Flowers, stems and leaves of the plant are harvested in early July. The gray-green hiccups are divided, cut into small pieces and dried on a tray in a shaded place. They also do with flowers, only they are laid out separately. Store gray-green hiccups in a canvas bag at low humidity.
Conclusion
Hiccup gray or green is a biennial weed plant with a medicinal chemical composition. It is used in folk medicine as a tincture or decoction. Used in design for landscaping empty areas. Grown as a honey plant. The plant is unpretentious, so the composition of the soil, weather conditions, sufficiency of lighting for the growing season do not play a role. Gray-green hiccups are distributed throughout the temperate zone.
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