Mordovia - general description
Mordovia (Echínops) refers to the genus of perennial (sometimes one-year-old), herbaceous spiny plants from the family Asteraceae or Asters. The height of the plant is approximately 100-140 cm. The root is branched and goes deep into the soil. Above, a straight, solitary stalk is branched.
The mordovia has rough-iron-fluffy leaves. The flower has a white corolla, dark blue anthers, light blue leaflets-wrappers - people popularly called it a muzzle “white tatarnik” and “blue-headed”. The inflorescence is a spherical basket around which there is no general wrapping. Fruits are oblong achenes.
Mordovia - types and places of growth
The muzzle is widespread in southern Europe from the Iberian Peninsula all the way to Japan, including the steppes of Asia. From the south, the distribution range borders on North Africa, Asia Minor, Iran and Afghanistan.
You can meet a muzzle, as a rule, in the steppes, on the edges of the shrubs, on the hillsides, on the banks of rivers in meadows, ravines and vacant lots.
Mordovia - healing properties
Mordovia preparations are used as effective neuromuscular stimulants - they help with radiculitis, paralysis, asthenic conditions, hypotension, multiple sclerosis, and also help eliminate the effects of chronic radiation damage.
The substance echinopsin, which is found in the seeds of the mordovia, restores the functions of the oppressed central nervous system, improves well-being, relieves headaches, improves mood, promotes the rise of physical and mental performance.
Fatty oil in fruits can be used as a hemostatic and anti-inflammatory agent.
Mordovia - dosage forms
For medicinal purposes, tinctures of mordovia fruits are often used, as well as decoctions from the seeds of the plant. Achene is harvested during the ripening period - the heads must be collected and dried in the open air, then wiped and cleaned. Due to the content of fatty oil (up to 28%), the fruits of the muzzle have also found external use.
Mordovian - recipes
An alcohol tincture and an aqueous tincture are prepared from the muzzle, which are used for muscular atrophy, paralysis, exhaustion, paresis, neuritis and sexual weakness.
Water infusion is prepared as follows. On a teaspoon of pre-chopped mordovia seeds, 300 ml of water is needed. Simmer for 15 minutes over low heat, then insist for 2 hours and then strain. Drinking this water infusion is recommended four times a day for 2 tablespoons.
Alcohol tincture takes longer to prepare. A teaspoon of pre-chopped mordovia seeds will require 100 ml of vodka or alcohol. In a glass vessel in a dark place, the mixture must be infused for 2 weeks, not forgetting to periodically shake. It is recommended to take a ready-made tincture 20 minutes before meals twice a day, 10-20 drops at a time.
With psoriasis and some other skin problems, the muzzle can have an anti-inflammatory effect. To do this, it is necessary to regularly lubricate the affected surface of the skin with a mixture of several alcohol tinctures, in particular, mordovia, calamus, succession, celandine and St. John's wort. The method of preparation of alcohol tinctures from the mordovia described above. Tinctures from other herbs are prepared in the same way.
Mordovia - contraindications
Experts warn that the muzzle has a toxic effect. Therefore, its application must be agreed with a specialist. So it should not be prescribed for hypertension - increased doses can lead to convulsions. Mordovia is also contraindicated during pregnancy.
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