Perennial herb gourd helps to get rid of various diseases and has long been used in alternative medicine. However, despite the fact that the healing qualities of this plant have been known for a long time, not many dare to use it, since it is poisonous.
What is a bottle gourd
Grass gourd has a pharmacy name - common blackhead. Among the people, it also has several different names, namely, such as dog cornflowers, dry tops, blueheads. Translated from English, its name sounds like "self-healing". Indeed, the list of diseases that this amazing plant successfully copes with is quite impressive.
Gourd grass, the photo of which will allow you to correctly identify the medicinal plant, helps to get rid of diseases of various organs and structures, but most often it is used to gargle with sore throat.
This is a short erect plant with a well-developed rhizome and oblong leaves. Flowering occurs from June to October. Violet flowers are collected in a spikelet, located at the very top of the stem. This plantconsidered a very good honey plant, it can be propagated by seeds, but this is often done by dividing the rhizome.
Healing composition of the herb
Gourd grass, the photo of which clearly demonstrates the plant, has a very rich chemical composition, which includes many components. The flowers, stems and leaves of this amazing plant contain:
- alkaloids;
- coumarins;
- acids;
- flavonoids;
- saponins.
In addition, the plant contains many essential oils, trace elements.
Healing properties
Despite the fact that the medicinal properties of the gourd herb, the photo of which demonstrates the beauty of the plant, have long been proven, it has no official use. This plant is famous for the fact that literally in a day it can cure a sore throat. In addition, gourd is often used as a good treatment:
- inflammatory processes in the respiratory system;
- lung disease;
- bronchitis;
- chest pain.
The plant has a pronounced hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic and antiseptic qualities. It is widely used for pulmonary tuberculosis, fever, diseases of the stomach and intestines. The elderly use this amazing plant to treat rheumatism.
This plant is also called tenacious. Perhaps it got its name because it helps to heal wounds, burns, and ulcers very quickly. Grassgourd is used to combat the herpetic virus, rashes, psoriasis, boils.
Previously, this plant was used for inflammation of the female genital organs, uterine appendages and against cysts. The gourd herb has different medicinal qualities, as it helps not only to cope with various diseases, but also to strengthen the hair, make it more shiny and silky. You need to rinse your hair with an infusion of fresh herbs or plant juice, and then they will not fall out.
This plant helps to cope with various kinds of thyroid diseases and even malignant neoplasms. The herb contains various tannins, acids and trace elements that help normalize the functioning of the thyroid gland.
Who is shown this plant
Treatment with gourd herb can only be prescribed by a qualified doctor, as self-medication can be very dangerous to he alth. In alternative medicine, this medicinal plant is used for:
- hypertension;
- diarrhea;
- puffiness;
- diathesis.
In ancient times, some healers and healers used this plant to treat angina pectoris and achieved very good results in therapy. The presence of potassium chloride in the composition of the plant makes it possible to use it for the treatment of various kinds of allergic reactions. An infusion of the herb is given to children for hernias, diphtheria, diabetes, epilepsy, eye diseases, dizziness.
Besides this, gourd grasshelps to cope with liver pathologies, hemorrhoids, kidney diseases.
Harvesting the plant is necessary during the flowering period, since it is at this time that it contains many useful components. Possessing a wide range of medicinal qualities, this plant is used to treat various diseases, both alone and in combination with many other medicinal plants.
Recipes for internal use
Gourd grass is used for diseases of the liver, stomach and kidneys. To do this, pour the crushed plant with hot water, insist, consume 1 tbsp. l. 5 times a day.
Infusion of gourd is also used as an antimalarial agent. To prepare the infusion, you need 2 tbsp. l. dried herbs pour 200 ml of hot water and leave to infuse for 2 hours. Drink 1 tbsp. l. 3-4 times a day.
This remedy also helps in the treatment of sore throat with angina. To prepare the drug, you need to take 5 tbsp. l. dried herbs, pour 1 liter of hot water, leave for 4 hours and gargle with the resulting infusion. When used correctly, inflammation can be quickly eliminated, as well as a sore throat can be cured.
Infusion of gourd is used for epilepsy, as well as for the treatment of malignant tumors. For the treatment of cancer, you need to carefully grind the plant, 1 tsp. pour 1 tbsp. hot water, insist for 2 hours. Shows the reception of a decoction of 1 tbsp. l. 3-4 times a day.
Recipes for external use
This plantquite effective for stomatitis, gingivitis, as well as many other inflammatory processes occurring in the oral cavity. In the presence of various kinds of skin diseases, baths, lotions, as well as washing with infusion or decoction of the plant are made. In addition, in the form of poultices, the plant can be used for dislocations.
In the presence of dandruff, you need to rinse your hair with a decoction of gourd 2-3 times a week. To prepare a healing decoction, you need to take 3 tbsp. l. freshly cut grass, pour 1 liter of hot water and heat over low heat for 30 minutes.
To heal wounds, bruises and burns, an ointment prepared on the basis of this plant is used. To make such an ointment, you need to fill the prepared container with gourd grass and pour vegetable oil to the top.
Contraindications
Despite all the healing qualities of gourd, it is worth remembering that this plant is toxic, which is why when using it, you need to be especially careful and use the remedy under medical supervision. In addition, it is worth remembering that gourd has certain contraindications, which include:
- low pressure;
- prone to constipation;
- increased blood clotting;
- thrombosis.
It is forbidden to use gourd-based medicines during pregnancy and children.
