Marshmallow. Medicinal properties and contraindications, prescriptions for women, men and children. Grass root syrup

Indispensable tool in various diseases is grass Althaea officinalis (marshmallow, mallow, dog erysipelas, pryanichek, wild rose, mallow, alteynogo grass). It has healing properties, but there are contraindications to which a person should know before you use it.

The herb helps fight stomach ulcer, gastritis, colitis, psoriasis, eczema. As a precaution Marshmallow used against fungal infections, broths treated wounds and burns.

Characteristics Althea

Marshmallow grows to a height of 2 m. Thick main stem produces thin branches, rising to the top. In the lower part there are round, soft and regular leaves with irregular teeth on the edges.

They die when the plant begins to bloom. In the middle of the stem there is also a round leaves with heart-shaped base. They have from 3 to 5 blades. At the top of the plants also have leaves, they are solid and well serrated.

The flowers are arranged into small peduncles. Corolla consists of 5 white or pink petals. There is a double cup. The outer part consists of 12 petals. The core cup includes 5 layers.

The fruit at Althea flat, similar to the drive contains a large number of seeds. Blossoms from June to July. Fruit ripening occurs at the beginning of autumn. Marshmallow is used not only in medicine to combat the disease, it is used in cooking.

The plant is known throughout the world (Russia, Ukraine, Europe, the Northern Caucasus, Central Asia).

Wild Marshmallow found in the bushes, lakes, meadows and rivers. The curative effect of the grass is popular since ancient times.

Philosophers and ancient Greek figures wrote about the healing properties of herbs alteynogo (Galen, Hippocrates, Theophrastus).

plant name translates from Latin as the grass of all diseases - «Herba omniborbium».

Its medicinal properties highly appreciated by naturalists, Arab scholars.

In the Middle Ages gardens and orchards planted alteynogo grass. Today, it is officially tested and confirmed by the means used to combat various diseases.

The composition and caloric content of Althea

Marshmallow (medicinal properties of plants and contraindications to study the matter in advance) has a curative effect due to its ingredients.

Name	Content (%)
mucous components	35
Starch	40
Phytosterols (plant hormone-like compound)	25
Sugar	8
Pectin	10-20
Essential oils (in leaves)	0,02
Fat	2
Trititsin	5-11
Tannins	4-7
invert sugar	to 78

By slimy substances include glucans, galakturoramnany and arabinogalactan. Foliage also contains ascorbic acid. Flowers plants consist of flavonoid compounds, organic acids phenolcarbonic series of ether and colorants.

In 1912 scientists found in the mucus Althea monosaccharides (D-L xylose and D glucose). In 1946 revealed a hexose, metilpentozu, uronic acid. The dry composition includes reducing mucus polysaccharides (19-21%). The roots of plants also contain ashes (8%), macroelements and microelements.

Useful properties Altea

As part of the marshmallow contains heterogeneous mucus, which helps to reduce inflammation. It has analgesic and shielding property, it contributes to the removal of phlegm. Marshmallow root refers to the means used for cough.

Ready broths have mucous consistency. on the rear wall of solution flowing through the larynx, the vocal cords, and passing the trachea, softens dense coating.

Active components envelop mucosa and restore the natural healing process of damaged tissues. Due to the colloidal properties, broth-based alteynogo herb also improves the expectoration of phlegm and facilitates its removal.

For the female body

During gestation baby expectant mothers should not take medicines to prevent a negative impact on fetal development.

But to treat colds and viruses necessary disease not only cause discomfort, can also cause serious consequences and complications.

Marshmallow (medicinal properties and contraindications important to consider during pregnancy) should be used with caution and strictly after consultation with the doctor. If an allergic reaction abandon therapy and contact your doctor.

Herbal medicine is not worse than the various medications helps to cope with the excess weight. It is important to choose the right means and precautions use. Marshmallow root helps fight obesity and to control it. Mucous component parts prevents the absorption of fats, thereby decreasing appetite.

Slimming recommended chop grass, pour hot water and leave for 30 min. The resulting broth drain well, cool to room temperature. Accepted for 30 minutes before eating. The course of treatment lasts 30 days.

The plant also helps to rid the body of toxins, radionuclides, toxins, improves intestinal peristalsis. Active ingredients mallow filled body with beneficial ingredients, vitamins and energy to all the internal organs to function properly.

For the male body

Strong half of mankind also enjoys recipes healers and healers, together with conventional means to increase the effect and speed up healing. Marshmallow herb helps to cope with prostatitis and BPH.

Comminuted plant (6.5 g) is mixed with water and left for 1h. The resulting infusion is filtered through cheesecloth well and treated for 1 tablespoon every 2 hours.

Traditional medicine recommends the combined therapy using a tincture of the bark and leaves of the ravine, cocklebur, wintergreen and Althea. The medicine of the hemlock in the drops with alteynogo grass is also suitable, but the treatment should be discussed with phytotherapeutist.

For children

Young patients can also be treated Mallow, only after consultation with your doctor.

It is important to keep in mind the contraindications, take precautions, because you can provoke an allergic reaction. Alteynogo syrup helps eliminate airway inflammation, has antitussive effect. They treat acute respiratory infections, including bronchitis, tracheitis.

To prepare the drugs, herbs are ground and mixed with water. Insist for a while, then add the sugar in a small amount. The mixture was heated on a small fire, cooled to room temperature and combined with fruit syrup.

Treatment of children is carried out under medical supervision for 1 tsp 4, p. per day. therapy is performed 10-15 days. For the treatment of small children recommended syrup diluted with water to 0.5 v.

Althea benefit in the treatment and prevention

The plant is used not only for prevention, but also for the treatment of many diseases, including bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia. Herb helps restore the digestive system against the background of gastritis, enterocolitis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, a positive effect on the mucous membrane.

Marshmallow (medicinal properties and contraindications are recommended to carefully read prior to use of the plant) healing has the following characteristics:

1. Drugs with grass alteynogo reduce coughing, phlegm output. Mucus grass positive effect on the surface membrane of the respiratory tract, restoring its properties.
2. Alteynogo grass root contains large amounts of polysaccharides. They eliminate the cough reflex that occurs with tracheitis, laryngitis.
3. Althea officinalis has a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive system. Infusion covers the mucous membrane and the active ingredients envelop her. The plant not only heal, but also removes from the body toxins, a variety of harmful substances.
4. It eliminates the inflammation and activates the natural regeneration of tissues.
5. Polysaccharides support protection of the human body (cellular and humoral immunity).

Recipes for the treatment of Altea

application	Recipe	The course of treatment and the effect
Marshmallow syrup for cough and bronchitis.	Marshmallow pour water, add vodka. A few days later poured sugar. Heated on the fire and pour a few drops of anise oil.	It has antitussive effect and reduces inflammation. Displays phlegm and stimulates the respiratory system. The drug take 1-2 tsp 4 r.za day. The course of treatment lasts from 10 to 13 days.
Treatment of emphysema.	Chopped plant poured boiling water. They insist strain, obtained by means drink item 0.5.	Treatment is carried out 2 months, after which you need to take a break for 14 days and continue therapy. Recovered metabolism, activates the regeneration of damaged cells.
Xerostomia (dry mouth syndrome).	Pour 2 tablespoons marshmallow root boiled water (1.5 v.). Insist 45 minutes at room temperature. Good filter and take 1 tbsp 3-6 p. per day.	Treatment continues xerostomia 1.5 months.
Pneumonia, tracheitis, bronchitis.	Marshmallow root (20 g) pour vodka 40% solution (500 ml). Infuse mixture of 10 days in a dark place, tightly covered with a lid. Good strain and take scheme.	10-15 cap. before meals 3 p. per day. Tincture outputs sputum, reduce the inflammatory process. The therapeutic effect is achieved by mucous substances contained in the root.
Cystitis, irregularities in the ureters.	Mix in equal proportions Marshmallow, Thuringian LAVATERA and flaxseeds. Hot water (0.5 L) pour 2 tablespoons herbal teas. Leave for 30 minutes, then drain.	Take 4 ml of 50-100 p. per day. The course of treatment is not less than 14 days. The drug eliminates pain and suppress inflammation in the urinary tract area. Effectively also struggling with disturbances in the digestive system and bronchitis.
Ulcer.	Marshmallow root (20 g) was mixed with comfrey, licorice and bare celandine (10 g). Herbal pour boiling water (200 ml) and insist to cool.	Take medicine in the treatment of gastric ulcer or duodenal ulcer, 0.5 st. before eating.
Ointment for eczema, frostbite, burns, psoriasis.	Milled marshmallow root (item 0.5.) Mixed with goose fat (1 tbsp.). Preheat on a steam bath weak fire for 6 hours. The resulting mixture was well through gauze.	An ointment applied to the affected areas of the body 3 on p. per day. The medicine is used in a complex, along with medicines prescribed by your doctor.

Tools based on Althea help treat skin and joint disease, rheumatism, arthritis. Compresses broths used for washing festering wounds, eczema, trophic ulcers.

Herbal treatment is carried out under strict control fitoterapevta. It is important to comply with medical recommendations to prevent possible complications (allergic reaction or idiosyncrasy of the active ingredients).

Water infusion of Althea envelops walls of the stomach and intestines, promotes healing of ulcers, protects against irritation of the esophagus and digestive organs.

Application Althea in cosmetology

Marshmallow (medicinal properties and contraindications is important to know before starting treatment) occurs not only in modern medicine. His favor as defined in cosmetology.

Marshmallow helps to relieve various skin irritation, it reduces inflammation, hydrates and helps to speed up the regeneration process. With his help treat acne and acne. A decoction prepared on the basis of the marshmallow seed, helps get rid of dandruff.

Althea leaves have antioxidant effects, they slow down the aging process, gives it not only a healthy appearance, but also shine, vibrant color.

Reduce inflammation of the skin morning and evening to help lotion for 5-10 minutes. Gauze moistened with a solution based on alteynogo herbs and applied to the affected area. 2 Art. l. crushed roots of the plants will need 0.5 liters. Eliminate blisters on the body to help a poultice with mallow leaves or flowers.

Recipes with Althea to the skin and hair

There are existing recipes, which are used in cosmetics:

application	Recipe	Efficiency and rate
Infusion against dry skin after shaving, peeling or vacuum massage.	Stir boiling water (1 tbsp.) And dry comminuted plant roots (1.5 tablespoons). Folded gauze wet with the resulting solution and apply to the face for 15-20 minutes. After the remains of infusion session, you can not wash off.	Decreases the inflammatory process, the skin becomes soft and smooth, eliminates irritation and restored its regenerative properties. Procedures can be carried out every day before going to bed, after shaving or vacuum peeling.
Remedy for hair loss and stimulate new hair growth.	In 150 ml of vegetable oil will need 1 tablespoon Althea seeds. All components are mixed and heated on a steam bath for 1 hour.	Means well restores hair. Enough to rub the roots of 1-2 p. in Week. The course of treatment consists of 15-20 sessions. After a break for 2-3 weeks treatment may be repeated.
Tincture of acne.	By Althea extract was added cold water, allowed to stand for 12 hours. Gauze moistened and applied to the affected area 7 on p. per day for 15 minutes.	therapy includes 15 sessions to 2 p. in Week.
Means of different types of lichen.	Pour Althea 15 g water (0.5 L) and leave at room temperature for 70 min. The resulting mixture was well drain.	The infusion is used for facial masks. Daily canvas fabric with a wetting agent and put on the face. One procedure takes 20 minutes.
Water extract for acne and oily skin against.	Milled marshmallow root (1-2 tablespoons) pour the boiled cold water (1 tbsp.). Insist 2 hours. and drain well.	The drug used as lotions, compresses to remove lesions on the face, the inflammatory process. For oily skin, which is prone to acne, suitable mask, made with crushed leaves of the plant.

Harm and contraindications Althea

The herb is classified as completely safe plant, Althea does not cause adverse reactions in most cases. But it contains a lot of sugars, which is important for patients with diabetes.

There are restrictions on the use of grass, with regard to young children. In some cases treatment with marshmallow can cause constipation. It is important to discuss treatment with a doctor to prevent backfire.

Marshmallow has not only medicinal properties, but also a number of contraindications when strictly prohibited from using drugs based on it:

• malfunction of the lungs, diseases that provoke complications of the respiratory system;
• phlebeurysm;
• thrombophlebitis;
• chronic constipation;
• idiosyncrasy of the active ingredients;
• allergic reaction to constituents of matter;
• first trimester of pregnancy.

You can not use the grass Althaea together with other agents that exert antitussive effect (blockers reflex). Recipes healers and healers is recommended to read carefully, because the plant is not compatible with lead acetate (acetic acid), copper salts.

How to choose and store Marshmallow

Grass loves moist soil and light, where the water table is shallow. Marshmallow harvest should be in September or October, the period when the ground part of the plant dies. You can also do this before it grows back. We are talking about April or May.

Not collect all the grass, 30% are left to restore the thickets. If you rip it right, the new workpiece can be performed in 3-4 years. The roots of plants for billets must be over 2 years old.

Grass dug using a spade or plow. For preform used neodrevesnevshie roots. Collecting bushes, remove them from the ground, stems, rhizomes and bulbous portion of the main stem (woody) stem. The roots are cleaned, washed, left in the air. After 2-3 days, cut into small pieces, it is advisable to do it along.

Drying is carried out in vitro, at 50 ° C. Used special nets or hang a towel. The room should be well ventilated.

Natural drying process facilitates rotting material. Soak the roots can not be, the water dissolves the mucus contained by washing them and reducing the quality of the product.

For storage use metal or glass containers, allowing to maintain the healing properties of the plant for 3 years. The room should be cool and well ventilated.

Marshmallow has numerous therapeutic properties, but should not be overlooked, and contraindications to its application. With correct and proper use of traditional medicine recipes, you can get rid of many diseases. Otherwise there is a risk of causing complications and worsen the health of a person.

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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