This plant is otherwise known as "vomit root". Claw does indeed cause similar symptoms, due to which it is very often used to treat alcoholism. The hoof has a characteristic appearance resembling the hoof of an animal. This poisonous plant is not only used to treat certain diseases, but also to decorate home gardens.
Appearance description
The plant belongs to the Kirkaozon family and grows mainly in the tropics. Only one species of hoof can be found in European forests. Appearance Description:
- He is barely over fifteen centimeters tall. This evergreen and rather cold-resistant plant winters well under the snow without shedding its leaves.
- It has amazing spherical leaf plates of a rich green hue with light veins.
- The hoof blooms with small purple bell-shaped inflorescences.
- The stem is creeping, and the root is quite branched and cord-like.
- Thanks to its glossy and shiny leaves, wild ginger is very often used forgarden and yard decorations.
- One leaf can live for more than twelve months. Young leaves are covered with villi.
- The pleasant aroma of vanilla, which exude flowers of the hoof, is very attractive to ants. These insects are also involved in pollination.
- Over time, the inflorescences form boxes with seeds. Thanks to the ants, the seeds are carried over quite impressive distances. Sometimes in the forest you can find entire clearings covered with hoof.
The leaves of this plant have a rather specific bitter taste. That is why an aqueous infusion of leaves and roots causes a gag reflex. In the old days, it was often used to cleanse the stomach after eating poisonous mushrooms.
Action on the body
Healing properties of hoof root are presented as follows:
- Produces a fairly steady gag reflex.
- Acts as a diuretic and laxative.
- It is recommended to be taken in small doses during colds, as it prevents the occurrence of fever at a very high temperature.
- Hoof (root) has proven itself as a rubbing or compress for sciatica. All remedies from this plant have excellent anti-inflammatory properties.
- It constricts the blood vessels, thereby causing an increase in pressure.
- Hoof has a calming and relaxing effect on the body.
- During bronchitis, the claw root helps to expand the bronchi and get rid of cough.
In a word, it can be used to treat many diseases, but only in very dosed. In addition, hoof has long been considered an excellent remedy for the expulsion of worms and other parasites.
Chemical composition
Azaron was found in the roots of this plant. This substance resembles the well-known camphor in its actions. And also in many parts of the plant there are bornyl acetate, pinene and eugenol. Due to the presence of a large amount of tannins, glycosides and resins, the leaves of the plant are used to prepare the drug "Akofita". In addition, due to its medicinal properties, the root of the hoof has proven itself in the treatment of sciatica and arthritis. And also in the roots and leaves there is a fairly large amount of starch and sugar, trace elements calcium and potassium.
How to apply
Claw was once used as a snuff and made into an excellent brown dye for dyeing fabrics. Decoctions of hoof are drunk with severe poisoning in order to remove toxins from the body. Clove root tincture has proven itself well in the treatment of asthma or bronchitis. With it, you can make compresses for arthritis and sciatica, as well as an aqueous infusion from the root or leaves to wipe wounds in which pus has formed.
Today there are known recipes of traditional medicine based on wild hoof for the treatment of the liver and kidneys. Despite the fact that this plant is still poisonous, it can be consumed internally during colds. It perfectly disinfects the stomach in case of disorders. A tincture of the plant is able to expel parasites and helps to cope with headaches. Reviews of the hoof root are often positive.
Contraindications for use
Pregnant women and children do not use hoof-based products. In addition, decoctions and infusions cause an increased heartbeat and increase blood pressure. Therefore, people with cardiovascular diseases are highly discouraged from using European hoof root without prior approval from their doctor. The course of treatment should not exceed ten days, so that the accumulated poison does not cause severe poisoning. According to traditional healers, the root of the herb hoof showed the best qualities in the treatment of alcoholism.
How to make an infusion
As medicines, an aqueous decoction is made from the roots of the plant. For the infusion, you will need a half-liter jar and three teaspoons of dry or fresh root, which is pre-crushed. Raw materials are poured into a jar and poured with hot water. Next, the container is closed with a lid and left to infuse in a dark place for four hours. After the composition is infused, it is filtered and mixed into vodka, which is given to drink to an alcoholic. They usually do this unnoticed. You can add one tablespoon to a hundred grams of alcohol or immediately pour into a bottle. The ratio of vodka and infusion should be at least one to ten.
Usually, immediately after drinking alcohol, an alcoholic developsvomiting reflex. In order for persistent disgust to arise, one should regularly be near the drinking person in order to mix herbal poison in time. If you miss it once, the healing process will slow down. He should develop a clear connection between drinking and bad condition. If once he feels good, then it will be a big minus. During treatment, it should be borne in mind that the drug should not be exceeded, since the hoof is a rather poisonous plant and, together with alcohol, harms the already unhe althy liver of an alcoholic.
How to cure chronic alcoholism
For this, you will need a less concentrated infusion, since it will take a long time to apply it. Therefore, no more than ten grams of the root is taken and poured with one full glass of boiling water. After the composition is infused, it can be used. As in the previous method, hoof tincture is poured in small quantities into all alcoholic beverages that the drinking person consumes. Usually the effect is so strong that even persistent alcoholics quickly develop an aversion to drinking. This is evidenced by reviews of the root of the hoof from alcoholism.
Tincture on leaves
The leaves also contain many useful substances and toxic compounds. They are recommended to be dried and mixed with green walnut skins. After that, the mixture is added to red wine and allowed to brew for twenty minutes. The composition is filtered and offered to drink to an alcoholic. Usually, in the composition of red wine, the taste and smell of leaves and peel of green nuts is practically absent.felt. If such an infusion is made on vodka, then it will have a specific green tint.
Procurement of raw materials
Any roots are harvested either in early spring or late autumn after flowering ends and seeds are formed. The roots are carefully dug up, shaken off the soil and, if desired, washed under running water. Then they are cut into small pieces and dried in the shade. They do the same with leaves, which can be harvested throughout the season.
Dry roots are usually ground through a coffee grinder. The use of a powdered product is considered the most effective way. First, you can carefully measure the amount of raw materials, which is often indicated in the recipe in teaspoons or tablespoons. Secondly, crushed roots release nutrients into the water much faster and more fully.
Store raw materials in cloth or paper bags for three years. Moisture or direct sunlight is detrimental to such workpieces. In a pharmacy, European hoof root is sold in the form of an alcoholic infusion.
Treatment options
Sometimes an alcoholic asks to find some cure. Such people can make their own decoction and add it to alcoholic drinks. Much worse when you have to mix the composition imperceptibly. The fact is that the root of the ungulate has quite a few side effects. For example, it can damage the stomach, hit the liver, pancreas and gallbladder. Frequent vomitingacts negatively on the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Relatives of an alcoholic should take into account all the nuances and, if possible, consult a doctor.
A person who voluntarily decides to be treated for alcoholism with folk remedies must also pass the necessary tests, examine the condition of internal organs and consult a therapist.
User reviews
On the Internet, you can find both positive and negative reviews about the treatment of alcoholism with the root of the hoof. He has helped so many people to get rid of addiction forever. Judging by the reviews of relatives of former alcoholics, they mixed the infusion not only with alcoholic drinks, but also with coffee, tea, soup and borscht. In a word, in any liquid food or drink. According to them, it is extremely important to use the infusion just when the alcoholic is drinking. For example, if it was not possible to mix it into vodka, then you can add a decoction of the root to the food that the alcoholic will eat. The main thing is that everything happens simultaneously with the feast. Thus, an alcoholic will associate his bad state with drinking.
Sometimes the feeling of vomiting is so pronounced that the drinking person becomes ill right at the table. Next to him should be a close person who will prevent vomit from entering the nasal passages. Among the side effects, users note abdominal pain, increased pressure and, as a result, headache. An alcoholic may develop depression, dissatisfaction with life, and signs of depression. These symptoms usually resolve quickly.
On the nextAt the stage of treatment, attention should be paid to the mental state of the patient. It is desirable for relatives and friends to keep him busy, help him get a job, and so on.
Sometimes users prepared their own remedy and used it. Judging by their words, by the end of the course of treatment, a persistent aversion to alcoholic beverages had developed. This feeling has not left them for several years. Thus, the hoof (root) is a great way to change your life and finally get rid of addiction. Many people are unable to stop drinking and are coded with strong drugs, while traditional medicine offers a more accessible and less dangerous way to get rid of alcoholism.
