White cinquefoil, reviews of which attract increased attention to it, is an effective medicinal plant used for many diseases. This plant is especially famous for its ability to treat the thyroid gland.
Description
Potentilla white, the photo of which is given below, is a perennial herbaceous plant. It belongs to the Rosaceae family. Generic name - Potentilla. The plant is known throughout Europe. Potentilla white, the use of which in the thyroid gland is described by many experts, is gaining more and more popularity every year. And this is not at all accidental. Such medicinal plants have long enjoyed well-deserved fame for their unique properties. In nature, there are several types of cinquefoils. All of them are used as medicinal raw materials. Most often, goose and erect cinquefoil (galangal) are used in medicine. They are part of various drugs. Potentilla white, the photo of which is presented in the article, is a small plant of compact shape, the height of which varies between 10-25 cm. It is covered with numerous silkyhairs. Potentilla leaves, located at the root, are palmate. They are silky underneath. The leaves consist of 5 dark green leaflets. The plant has lanceolate stipules.
In white cinquefoil, flower-bearing stems have 1-2 leaves. They have several flowers with white notched petals. They are longer than the sepals. Potentilla blooms white in spring and early summer. At this time, the plants have a very decorative appearance. Each flower has 20 stamens. After flowering, small hairy fruits are formed on the plants. The root of this plant is a thickened rhizome, painted in black-brown color. Plants grown by people and growing in the wild have a significant difference. So, white cinquefoil growing in the forest has a creeping rhizome, the length of which can reach 1 m in length. Specimens larger than 30 cm are especially valued.
Features of the plant
This plant develops very slowly. From the moment of sowing seeds to obtaining an adult specimen, in which the length of the rhizome reaches 20–30 cm, at least 10 years pass. This explains the rarity of Potentilla white. Its seeds have very low germination. Sowed at the same time, they can germinate for a long time. Potentilla seedlings develop very slowly.
The rhizome of an adult plant has many dormant buds. With their help, you can quickly multiply and grow Potentilla white. For this, the rhizome is divided into cuttings, the length of which is about 2 cm. From one adultplants can get a lot of quality planting material. Such cuttings are planted in autumn or spring. After 5 years, they grow into plants that can be used for the next planting. In such specimens, both the above-ground and underground parts reach the optimal weight. In the future, the rate of development of the white cinquefoil noticeably decreases.
Distribution area
Potentilla white is considered a rare plant. It grows in many European countries. Its distribution area extends from northern Germany to the Volga. It grows in a variety of soils. It can be found on both dry and wet soils. It also grows normally on nutrient-poor clay and sandy soils. Potentilla white prefers light forests. Most often it is found in oak and pine plantations, on the edges, in copses. It can also be found in meadows, grassy slopes and bushes.
Composition of white cinquefoil
Medicinal plants such as white cinquefoil are valued for the huge amount of useful substances that make up its composition. Inconspicuous-looking roots contain glycosides, amino acids, about 20 macro- and microelements, including iron, silver, zinc, copper, aluminum, nickel, lithium, cob alt, bismuth, lanthanum. The underground part of this plant, rich in saponins, quercetin, flavonoids, starch, tannins, iridoids, phenolcarboxylic acids, is considered more healing.
Potentilla white is often used not only as a medicine. The preparations in which it is included are considered the best prophylactic agents for various diseases. That is why the cultivation of such a plant in a personal or summer cottage allows you to constantly provide yourself with an effective natural remedy.
Procurement of medicinal raw materials
Collecting and harvesting white cinquefoil can be done independently. In folk medicine, all parts of the plant are used. Harvested as the whole plant as a whole, and separately rhizomes, leaves and flowers. All of them can be used in treatment. White cinquefoil is harvested at the following times: flowers and leaves - throughout the season, and rhizomes are dug up in late autumn or early spring. Medicinal raw materials are dried, spreading it in a thin layer on the fabric. Before this, the rhizomes are thoroughly cleaned of the remnants of the earth and small roots are removed. Shady outdoor areas are best suited for this purpose. The plant can also be dried in well-ventilated areas. Potentilla white is not sold in pharmacies, so you can buy it only from knowledgeable people involved in traditional medicine. You can also successfully grow it yourself.
Potentilla white: application
When the thyroid gland (its pathological changes) requires serious treatment. Many patients believe that such deviations are treated only with the help of hormonal pills. Because of this, they refuse to use them, fearing various side effects of the components of such drugs. Advanced disease often causes progressionpathological processes. In fact, there is a very effective and practically safe remedy that helps with diseases of this gland. This is white cinquefoil. The use of this plant for the thyroid gland (its treatment) has become popular recently - after the Chernobyl accident, which caused a huge number of diseases. Many experts have devoted years to its study. Potentilla white is very effective in the initial stages of various thyroid diseases, but it also helps with more complex conditions. With a combination of infusions and tinctures prepared on its basis and the right diet, you can get a wonderful result, no matter what age the patient is.
This versatile herb is used for both overactive and underactive thyroid. Preparations prepared on its basis have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the thyroid gland, normalize its functioning, and contribute to the reduction of nodes. They are able to eliminate even diffuse changes. Why is white cinquefoil so effective? Treatment of the thyroid gland with drugs based on it is due to its unique properties.
Thyroid treatment
How to take white cinquefoil? In diseases of the thyroid gland, this plant has been used by official medicine relatively recently, although traditional healers have been using it for several centuries. In 2001, Russian scientists presented a report on the use of Potentilla Alba for medicinal purposes and its chemical composition. In 2005 from the extract of the rhizomes of this plantthe active active substance, called albino, was isolated. It has gonadotropic and thyrotropic activity. Thanks to these studies, white cinquefoil began to be used in traditional medicine. Treatment of the thyroid gland is carried out using the drug "Endonorm", which was created in 2008. Albinin is one of its main components.
Also, white cinquefoil itself is used to treat the thyroid gland. Reviews about the effectiveness of infusions from its rhizomes make it more and more popular with patients of endocrinologists. There are several regimens for taking this drug. Below are the most popular ones.
How is cinquefoil taken? Thyroid treatment is carried out with the help of tinctures and infusions prepared from the rhizomes of this plant. To prepare the drug, take 50 g of dried and crushed root and place it in an opaque glass container. Potentilla is poured with 500 ml of medical alcohol. A tightly sealed container is stored for 20 days in a cool and dark place. Ready tincture is filtered. It is taken 3 times a day. For any thyroid disease, the dose is 30 drops. It is diluted in 100 ml of water and drunk 15 minutes before meals. The course of therapy is 30 days. After it, it is necessary to visit an endocrinologist and undergo a medical examination. If necessary, the course of treatment is repeated after a 10-day break. For the treatment of nodular goiter or thyroid tumor, therapy lasts 3-4 months, without any breaks.
How to take white cinquefoil if alcohol is contraindicated for the patient? In this case, you can use the infusion of the plant. For its preparation 1 tbsp. a spoonful of crushed rhizomes is poured into 500 ml of water. Then the future infusion is brought to a boil, after which it is poured into a thermos and insisted until the morning. The finished drug is filtered. Store it in the refrigerator for no more than a day. Take an infusion of 150 ml 3 times a day 15 minutes before meals. The course of therapy is 30-60 days. Its duration depends on the severity of the disease and the general condition of the patient. Potentilla alba preparations can be taken by both adults and children.
Properties of white cinquefoil
This plant has everything that improves the condition of the walls of blood vessels. Thanks to the white cinquefoil, they become permeable and elastic. Preparations from this herb improve heart function, blood composition, increase intestinal tone, normalize cholesterol levels and blood pressure. They have a beneficial effect on liver function, heal ulcers. What other properties does white cinquefoil have? Reviews about her are the most positive. Those who have used this remedy testify to its effectiveness in the treatment of atherosclerosis and goiter. There is also evidence that it helps to eliminate radionuclides. Thanks to its rich chemical composition, which contains many active substances, this plant helps the body cope with the severe consequences of heart attack and stroke. An effective remedy for improving the potency lost due to radiationirradiation is a white cinquefoil. The reviews of many men are very encouraging: her reception helped even in rather severe cases.
Potentilla for other diseases
This plant is also used for gynecological diseases. Potentilla white in folk medicine is used for irregular periods, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids. Due to the presence of a huge amount of minerals, this plant normalizes s alt and mineral metabolism. Due to this, the hormonal level is also leveled, which leads to the normalization of various processes in the body. Preparations prepared from the stems and leaves of Potentilla white stimulate the central nervous system. Medicines from the rhizomes of the plant even out the hormonal background, normalize the function of the thyroid gland and increase diuresis. They are used for the treatment and prevention of diseases of the liver, gastrointestinal tract (ulcers, diarrhea, dysentery), cardiovascular system. This plant is used for rheumatism, gout, jaundice. It is also used in other diseases as an astringent, wound healing, antiseptic, hemopathic and antitumor agent. It helps to lower high pressure, resorption of nodular formations. Thanks to him, soft tumors dissolve.
Potentilla white application (reviews - confirmation of this) finds not only in medicine, but also in cosmetology. It is also used as a tool that improves the structure of nails and hair.
Contraindications
Potentilla researchwhite, carried out by scientists from different countries, proved the hypoallergenicity and non-toxicity of this medicinal plant. That is why it can be taken by children and even pregnant women. But still, this, quite harmless plant, has contraindications. Preparations from it should not be taken by people suffering from hypotension. Since this plant is able to lower blood pressure, with such a disease, it will only aggravate the human condition. In this case, it is necessary, after consulting with a doctor, to choose another treatment. White cinquefoil sometimes provokes tachycardia attacks, so people suffering from heart rhythm disturbances should use this medicinal plant with caution.
Disease prevention
Many people in recent years suffer from a deficiency of such an important chemical element as iodine. It plays an important role in our body, and its deficiency contributes to the development of various pathologies. The use of white cinquefoil in such cases is a vital necessity. It should be used for prevention in order to normalize the endocrine system and improve metabolism. It is also used to prevent the development of various pathological conditions of the thyroid gland. Iodine deficiency can be quickly cured by using white cinquefoil as part of a complex consisting of various medicinal plants. These include: Icelandic moss, cocklebur, green walnut. Many reviews about this medicinal plant are even enthusiastic. People who have been using cinquefoil for many years for treatment have been able to reach old age, despitevarious illnesses they had previously.
