Nature has endowed us with a variety of lifeguards, which can be found at every turn, walking in nature. Truly, under our feet we have a priceless treasure! These are medicinal plants. Some of them are ubiquitous, but this does not lose their value and charm. Others, like safflower-like leuzea, are extremely rare and therefore highly valued. Why does this beauty attract seekers of natural treasures?
About the features of leuzea safflower-like
This is not very popular, but extremely valuable in its composition and properties, the plant lives in Altai. Leuzea here is called the "maral root", and also "strong" and is widely used in folk medicine. The flower, if it is comfortable for him, swings up to one and a half meters. On the lower part of the woody stem are spreading leaves, having an average length of about thirty centimeters. Leaves get smaller asremoval from the root, which, by the way, is quite special. The root system is quite powerful, but they emit a woody root with a special smell. The flowers are charming - lilac-pink, consisting of small petals.
Healing properties of leuzea safflower
In folk medicine, the roots of the plant are used. A drink is made on the basis of leuzea. A few drops of the extract may be prescribed by a doctor. The plant has a tonic property: if a person is tired, depressed, safflower-like leuzea will come to his rescue (the price, by the way, is quite democratic - one hundred rubles for 25 g of root). It will dilate blood vessels, speed up the heartbeat, increase blood pressure, resulting in vascular tone and vigor. This property of leuzea safflower is used in the treatment of depression when a tincture is prescribed as a stimulant. Improvements in the functioning of the brain are also noted, therefore they are prescribed to mentally tired people. The range of actions of Leuzea is wide: from depression, and from fatigue, and from mental and nervous disorders, and from sexual impotence. The root thins the blood and raises the immune system. Preparations are low-toxic.
Chemical composition
What provides the exciting action of the root? Until recently, the composition was covered with a veil of uncertainty, but now scientists claim that the plant contains inulin, s alts of phosphorus, calcium and arsenic, essential oils, resins and organic acids: citric, succinic, tartaric, fumaric, as well as tannins, more vitamins C and A.
Contraindications for root use
Leuzea safflower is known for its exciting properties. Reviews about her are only positive. However, you should also remember about contraindications. This root should not be used by people with high blood pressure, as well as people with poor blood clotting or dilated vessels.
Use of leuzea safflower
This plant is not very popular in our country, although growing it is not difficult - it will take root in any conditions, if the soil is loosened. Leuzea is one of a number of rare and endangered plants, so it must be treated with care. At the same time, cultivation is quite a promising business, because there is a need, and not only for medicine. Feed based on leuzea promotes the growth and development of still immature young animals, it is noted, for example, that the more valuable deer antlers are, the more they consumed the root.
