Orchis. Medicinal properties and contraindications. Photos, use for men, women and children in folk medicine

Orchis - included in the Red Book, a perennial herb.

It can breed at their summer cottage, both for decoration and for therapeutic use. Orchis has both advantageous properties, and has a number of contraindications.

Overview

Orchis in ancient Greek means "egg." This name he received because of the shape of their rhizomes, resembling 2 eggs. There are species of this plant, whose roots are slightly elongated - palmate. Propagation is by dividing the roots of orchids and self-seeding.

In people, it is often referred to as:

• Forest orchid;
• Cuckoo tears;
• dog tongues;
• core.

This plant does not tolerate excessively hot and dry climate, so the most common in the northern hemisphere, in areas with a cold, subtropical and temperate climate and wet ground. In Russia, orchis grows almost the entire territory, but most often it is found in the Crimea and the Caucasus Mountains.

medicinal types

Orchids, medicinal properties and contraindications which will be described in detail below, has quite a few varieties. But only 4 species of this plant have healing properties. Each of the types used in the treatment of various diseases.

Orchis male

This species is found in western Russia up to the Urals, the Caucasus and Ukraine.

It adapts well to a variety of soil types in the deciduous forests, not taking root in waterlogged and acidic soil.

The flowers of the male crimson orchids, arranged in the form of a brush. mass flowering time is in May-June. For treatment use rhizome of the plant.

Substances derived from it are used for:

• GIT therapy;
• treating cystitis;
• anesthesia;
• enhance immunity;
• wound healing;
• treatment of infertility in animals.

spotted Orchis

This is the kind of special elongated rhizome has another name - Dactylorhiza. Most often found in deciduous forests of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. Another distinctive feature of spotted orchids is its root, consisting of 2 tubers - the young, providing the main power plant and old.

At a fairly high stalk located to 8 leaves, covered with small patches of lilac color. Flowers pale pink, has the shape of a helmet. Blossoms in April-May to the June. It is used in gastrointestinal diseases.

Orchis militaris

This is a classic kind of orchids having one stem with leaves, settles at the bottom. Flowers had pale pink, at the root of 2 full development of the tuber. Orchis militaris prefers dry, rich soil calcium. Found in the fields and meadows of Russia and the Caucasus.

Medicinal substances obtained directly from the tubers of plants used for:

• normalization of potency;
• treating ailments of the respiratory system;
• the normalization of the gastrointestinal tract.

Sometimes the powder from the roots of orchids are used for soups and baking.

Orchis burned

The rarest species of plants, which is also 1 name - neotinea burned. It prefers slightly alkaline soil hardwood forest.

Area Habitat:

• European parts of Russia;
• Belarus;
• Anatoly;
• Ukraine;
• Scandinavia;
• Mediterranean.

The plant has long-stemmed flowers helmet inflorescence with dark red at the bottom and white at the edges. Rhizoma well developed with 2 tubers oval, one of which is located next kidney tuber.

Decoctions of tubers and seeds neotinei apply at:

• acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract;
• epilepsy;
• acute forms of poisoning.

Caring for orchids

Orchis - very finicky plant, requiring careful maintenance. Planted on a country site it should be separately from the other colors in the dimly lit, closed most of the day away from direct sunlight, place.

Land on a bed for the plant to be with the addition of lime and fertilizer nutrients. Watering is recommended that a regular, but not plentiful. To feed, which is carried out 2 times a year in the spring and autumn, use organic materials such as needles and compost.

Upon the occurrence of wilting upper part is cut. Additional insulation in the winter is not required because the plant is resistant to cold. Orchis hardly susceptible to various diseases and pests.

Damage it can only slugs, from which the following means are used:

• ash;
• straw;
• Mashed powdered eggshell.

Each of the above components scatter around the plant roots on a bed and near it.

reproduction

Orchids, medicinal properties and contraindications which are described in detail in the article, is growing not only in the natural environment, but also survives well in suburban areas.

To dissolve his garden, you must take the ground in those places where it grows. Orchids seeds germinate only in the land in which there are special fungi. In suitable conditions for the plant is propagated by self-seeding.

With artificial sowing the seeds are planted in a container with moist soil, which is covered with foil and put in a warm enough lighted place. germination process takes quite a long time - up to 3 months.

When the leaves 4, orchis seated on separate containers. Transplanting it must capture near rhizomes as much land, so as not to damage it, or seedling will die.

In April, begin to hardening of the seedlings, because before that they were growing in a greenhouse and transplant may die. In the open ground planted orchids will take place after the last frost, usually in late May. The distance between the seedlings should be at least 10 cm.

As orchids can be propagated by dividing the roots. Do it in the autumn, after drying the plant and throughout the summer. The upper part of the flower before it is cut, the rhizomes are removed from the ground and separated to avoid damage. Divided tubers are planted in the prepared new wells.

This method of propagation can be used every 25 days, as during this time time to form new tubers. Orchis fully formed and begins to bloom only after 5 years.

Using orchids

Orchids, medicinal properties and contraindications which will be described below is in the registry of the Red Book, so it is strictly forbidden to harvest in the wild. But on their own grown at their summer cottage herb there are no prohibitions.

Flowers orchids removed during heavy bloom from April to July, tubers - immediately after flowering. For salep (powder of roots) are suitable only young tubers having gentle yellowish tint.

The stems and leaves of the plant are not used, as they have no useful properties and may cause vomiting and diarrhea. If stored properly in a dry, well-ventilated place, the tool retains the therapeutic effect of up to 6 years.

Chemical composition	Beneficial features	Diseases in which use orchis
glycoside poroglossin; mucus (50%); quercetin; starch (30%); mineral salts; coumarin; calcium oxalate; carotene; polysaccharides; bitter substances; metilpentozan; glycosides; sucrose; dextrin; essential oils.	enveloping; hemostatic; anti-inflammatory; krovoochistitelnoe; hematopoietic; strengthening.	male and female sexual dysfunction; enteritis; tuberculosis; colitis; poisoning, including poisons; gastritis; diseases of the mouth and throat; bronchitis; ulcers; neurological disorders; diarrhea.

Orchis is very much appreciated in folk medicine for its medicinal properties. There are many drugs of this plant prescriptions for both external and internal to the application. Before using the below described recipes, you must ensure that it has no contraindications.

In order to restore and strengthen the immune system

Instructions for use:

1. Mince fresh root orchids and a loaf of rye bread;
2. pour into Brandy weight alcohol;
3. kept for at least 2 months;
4. carefully squeeze the infusion;
5. cake burn and make the resulting liquid in the process of extraction;
6. insist another 2 months;
7. before taking blend of red wine.

As a contraceptive and menstrual cycle normalizing means

Instructions for use:

1. minced 1 fresh root;
2. fill it in 1 tbsp. milk or broth;
3. Shake until a dense condition;
4. strain;
5. add 1 tbsp. red wine;
6. take up to 2 hours. before sexual intercourse.

As a coating agent

Instructions for use:

1. 2 g of crushed tuber grind until homogenous in 2 ml of alcohol and 20 ml of water;

   

2. Add 200 mL of boiling water composition;
3. cool;
4. take no more than 5 times a day for 1 hour. l.

diarrhea

Instructions for use:

1. salep 120 g (dried root) pour 500 ml hot water;
2. insist 30 min .;
3. drink 1 h. l. every hour until the diarrhea stops.

With a cold (for the treatment and prophylaxis)

Instructions for use:

1. mixed in equal parts (25 g) and starch powder rhizomes with 100 g of sugar;
2. add water to make a creamy mass;
3. pour into a mixture of 250 ml of milk;
4. boil for 5 min .;
5. cool;
6. add a little cinnamon or cloves;
7. take small sips.

If poisoning

Instructions for use:

1. 1 h. l. root dry mixture pour 200 ml boiling water;
2. insist 50 min .;
3. add 1 hour. l. honey;
4. divided into 2 parts and take 2 times a day

In diseases of the genitourinary system

Instructions for use:

1. 0.5 hours. l. dry milled root pour 1 tbsp. water;
2. insist 1 h .;
3. add 1 hour. l. honey;
4. take small portions several times a day for a month.

From bleeding hemorrhoids

Instructions for use:

1. 10 g of the powder of the root pour 200 ml milk;
2. mixture was boiled 10 min .;
3. cool;
4. receive equal portions every 2 hours.

when abscesses

Instructions for use:

1. powder orchids and lard mixed in equal parts;
2. Apply on the affected area;
3. wrap.

Hair loss

Instructions for use:

1. 20 g of the powder of the root pour 200 ml boiling water;
2. to brew;
3. rinse hair after washing.

When the gastrointestinal tract diseases

Instructions for use:

1. 20 g of dry crushed root diluted in 50 ml of water;
2. added, stirring continuously, to 300 mL of boiling water;
3. cool;
4. take 100 ml 4 times per day.

When infectious intestinal lesions (diphtheria, dysentery and other)

Instructions for use:

1. 2 g of powder of root pour 250 ml boiling water;
2. to stir thoroughly;
3. infuse in the refrigerator 3 days;
4. applied 3 times a day, children - 1 hour. l, adult -. 1 tbsp. l.

The same mixture can be used as enemas, using 1 ml 50 reception means.

When pyoderma (pustular skin lesions)

Instructions for use:

1. mix dried herbs:

• orchids powder;
• centaury;
• mother and stepmother;
• butterbur;
• Iceland moss;
• bird cherry;
• nightshade shoots;
• Repeshko;
• dymyanki;

2. Pour 30 g of a mixture of 300 ml of boiling water;

3. insist in a warm place for 3 h .;

4. drink 100 ml 3 times per day;

5. treatment of 1.5 months.

When dermatitis and eczema

Instructions for use:

1. Mix equal amounts of the following herbs:

• orchids powder;
• plantain;
• juniper;
• chamomile;
• Melissa;
• Linden;
• succession;
• mullein;
• thyme;
• heather;
• St. John's wort;
• marshmallow;
• oregano;

2. Pour 3 tbsp. l. a mixture of 500 ml of boiling water;

3. insist 3 h .;

4. filter;

5. taking 300 ml of brew 3 times a day.

If alcohol intoxication

Instructions for use:

• 10 g of crushed root pour into 350 ml of boiling water;
• stand 30 min .;
• 3 times a day for 100 ml.

For general tone

Instructions for use:

1. 2 tbsp. l. frayed root pour 100 ml of cold water;
2. stir and pour into 1 l of boiled milk;
3. taken on an empty stomach 150 ml.

flowers orchids

The flowers of orchids are used to treat rare. However, the oil made from them, is considered one of the best means of home medicine for the treatment of inflammation of the prostate.

Instructions for use:

1. 50 g of pre-dried and comminuted, flowers pour 500 ml of olive oil;
2. stand in a dark place for 2 weeks;
3. strain;
4. take 2 times a day for 2 tablespoons. l. before eating.

root orchids

In folk medicine, it has been used successfully rhizome orchids. Alcohol and aqueous solutions with him are considered among the most effective agents in the treatment of complications in men with potency and prostate diseases.

1. Impotence prescription №1.

Instructions for use:

1. 10 grams of tubers orchids pour 200 ml hot milk;
2. Shake until a dense condition;
3. Add to the resulting mixture 4 tablespoons red wine;
4. divided into 4 doses and drink for 1 day;
5. take to get the result.

2. Impotence prescription №2.

Instructions for use:

1. 2 hours. l. Root crop powder orchids pour into 250 ml of water;
2. simmer for 10 minutes. over low heat;
3. withstand 10 min .;
4. take 3 tbsp. l. 3 times a day.

3. Prostatitis recipe №1.

Instructions for use:

1. 100 g of crushed roots of sugar and 1 liter of olive oil;
2. let stand for about 2 weeks in a dark place;
3. strain;
4. use of 1 hour. l. morning and evening before meals.

4. Prostatitis recipe №2.

Instructions for use:

1. 10 g of crushed orchids pour into 1 liter of boiling water;
2. boil water bath for 10-15 min .;
3. drink at least 100 ml, 3 times a day.

When asthenozoospermia (no or insufficient amount of active sperm) and acute inflammation of the prostate.

Instructions for use:

1. mixed in equal amounts (by 2 tbsp. l) finely chopped walnuts, orchids powder, melissa grass seeds and mallow;
2. fill weight of 1.5 l of boiling water;
3. stand for 2 hours .;
4. drink infusion for 1 day;
5. take up to a complete cure.

Contraindications

Orchis, useful properties and contraindications are described in the article - a special plant. It does not have any harmful effects on the body quite well tolerated and does not cause allergies.

Water and milk products containing orchids, it is safe to take both children and women, to bear a child. However, before treated orchids, you need to consult a doctor.

It is not recommended to use means of orchids at the same time with drugs containing tannin, since such a combination can lead to unpleasant consequences:

• sensation of pain in the abdomen;
• imbalance in the intestine;
• nausea and vomiting;
• failure of the digestive tract functions.

Orchis, as with any drug, it is advisable to use exactly following recipe. This unique rare medicinal plant is capable of quite a short period of time get rid of many diseases. Orchids valued not only for the vast medicinal properties, but also the almost complete absence of contraindications.

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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