Sketch show "Ural dumplings" licorice root was mentioned as a medicinal potion. This was done for a reason. "Sweet root" (as the name is translated from Latin) is a perennial plant from the legume family. It is known that since ancient times in China, licorice is considered the root of longevity and a means to rejuvenate and cleanse the body. And in Tibet it was used as an antidote. In Russia, the plant is used as an effective cough remedy in both traditional and folk medicine.
Description
More than 20 species of this plant are known: Bukhara, rough, bristly, three-leaved, Macedonian. The most common types of licorice are: Ural licorice, naked and Transbaikal licorice. Consider them in more detail:
- Naked. The name of this grass comes from the bare stem, which reaches one and a half meters in height, few branches and is erect. The leaves of this plantlanceolate, covered with sticky glands, and before flowering they fall off. The flowers are purple in color and appear in summer. The root of this plant is powerful, branched, grows up to 4 meters. It is yellow on the inside and brown on the outside.
- Uralskaya. Grows in the Urals. Looks like naked licorice. But it has larger flowers, and the flowering itself is more abundant. Most often, Ural licorice (see photo below) is used for medical purposes.
- Zabaikalskaya. This type of plant is listed in the Red Book. It grows in the Trans-Baikal Territory, near ravines, lakes, meadows and steppes. It blooms with yellow flowers with a purple center. Harvesting and harvesting this type of licorice is prohibited.
Useful ingredients
Licorice contains many useful substances:
- Asparagine.
- Essential oils.
- Carbohydrates (glucose, fructose, sucrose, m altose).
- Saponins.
- Ascorbic acid.
- Flavonoids.
- Organic acids (malic, succinic, tartaric, citric).
- Gum.
- Polysaccharides (pectic substances, starch, cellulose).
Healing properties
Licorice, otherwise known as licorice, has the following healing effects:
- Antipyretic.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Anspasmodic.
- Wound healing.
- Antiviral.
- Emollient.
- Expectorant.
- Stimulating.
- Painkiller.
- Antitoxic.
- Antioxidant.
Dry pharmacist mix has all the benefits of a fresh root.
For what diseases is prescribed
Ural licorice is used for treatment:
- Food intoxication and poisoning.
- Diseases of the upper respiratory tract (bronchitis, tonsillitis, asthma, pharyngitis, pneumonia).
- All kinds of coughs.
- Diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
- Inflammation of the genitourinary system.
- Kidney disease.
- Failures in the liver.
- Ulcers of the duodenum and stomach.
- Irregularities in the water-s alt balance.
- Infectious diseases (ARVI influenza, colds).
- Weakened immunity.
- Prostatitis and prostate adenoma.
- Problems of a gynecological nature.
- Skin problems (dermatitis, eczema, neurodermatitis).
It also accompanies the strengthening of blood vessels and capillaries.
Contraindications
Ural licorice root not recommended if available:
- Adrenal hypersensitivity.
- High pressure.
- Poor blood clotting.
- Heart failure.
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Prone to thrombosis.
- Individual intolerance.
Uses
Infusions, decoctions, spirits are prepared on the basis of Ural licoricetinctures, tea. All this is an effective remedy for the treatment of any kind of cough. Preparations can be bought ready-made, or you can make your own.
The crushed root of the plant is used to prepare medicines:
- Tea. A crushed root - 10 grams - is placed in a teapot and poured with boiling water, after which it is covered and infused. After a while, the solution is filtered and drunk warm. This tea has antioxidant properties and increases the stamina of the body. To make it, you can purchase pharmacy powder.
- Tincture of licorice root. One part of the crushed root is placed in a glass jar and poured with the same amount of vodka, after which the drink is removed in a dark place for infusion, the solution must be shaken periodically. After two weeks, the tincture is filtered and used for treatment. Adults are shown 20-25 drops diluted in water, drink 2 times a day. The antiviral effect of licorice root is that it activates the production of interferon, which is effective in ARVI, influenza and herpes.
- Decoction of licorice. 2 tablespoons of crushed root pour 300 ml of boiling water and put in a water bath for 20 minutes. Then the broth is filtered and the volume is brought to the original volume with boiled water. Used for medicinal purposes. This drink has a lot of beneficial properties for the body. For preventive and therapeutic purposes, it is taken for 10 days at a dosage: one tablespoon 4 times a day - for adults anda teaspoon 2-3 times a day - for children. It helps fight overwork, chronic fatigue, stabilizes sleep, normalizes the functioning of the nervous system, lowers cholesterol, has an antidepressant effect, and normalizes the endocrine system. For whooping cough in children, a decoction of the roots in milk is used.
- Infusion. A tablespoon of crushed licorice root is poured into a glass of boiling water and insisted for half an hour. Then the liquid is filtered and taken 3 times a day, 20 ml each, before meals.
- Juice. Ural licorice roots can be used to make juice. To do this, they are processed in a meat grinder and squeezed through cheesecloth. The juice is very concentrated. To reduce the concentration, it is diluted with half a glass of boiled water. The drink is drunk three times a day. Licorice root juice is often used to speed up the healing of gastritis and stomach ulcers.
In medicine
In official medicine, the plant is used to treat coughs, as an expectorant and emollient. In addition, there are preparations based on licorice root, which are used as a mild laxative for constipation and hemorrhoids. In pharmacy chains, you can buy breast preparations and breast elixirs from this plant, as well as stomach, soothing and diuretic teas.
Benefits and harms
If you follow the instructions and the recommended dosages of taking drugs from licorice root, they will only benefit. In case of an overdose, the following side effects are possible: itching, allergic reactions,rash, diarrhea. It is not recommended to take licorice and diuretic drugs at the same time.
Conclusion
Description of Ural licorice and its beneficial properties suggests that the plant is a universal medicine and is suitable for the prevention and treatment of many diseases. Before purchasing or preparing your own remedy, you should consult with your doctor.
