All over the world, herbal medicine is very popular. Each healer is trying to find a new natural remedy that would have miraculous properties. Astragalus can be attributed to such herbs. Its healing properties deserve respect. Let's take a closer look at the usefulness of this plant.
It is found in many parts of our planet: in Siberia, Ukraine, Russia, Moldova. It grows on forest-steppe mounds, reaches a height of up to 40 cm. Any amateur summer resident will be able to grow it in his area using seeds. This perennial plant has an amazing aroma and dense silky hairy leaves. In folk medicine, the aerial and root parts of astragalus are used. Raw materials are harvested at the beginning of summer, then they are dried and stored in glass jars or linen bags.
Astragalus can be stored in this form for a long time. The medicinal properties of the plant have antihypertensive,diuretic and sedative effect on the body. Infusions and decoctions from it stimulate the functional work of the cardiovascular system. Helps a natural remedy to cope with kidney disease, hypertension, angina pectoris, migraines and dizziness.
Astragalus membranous has an excellent antispasmodic effect. Medicinal properties are unique and are widely used even by practicing doctors. It is rightly called the strongest immunomodulator and stimulator of blood formation. In addition, the herb regulates carbohydrate metabolism and tones the body. The healing properties of the plant have been studied for decades.
And in the course of repeated laboratory studies, it was revealed that the leaves contain the most important trace elements for humans, such as phosphorus, aluminum, iron, sodium, calcium, magnesium. In small quantities - barium, strontium, manganese, vanadium, silicon, molybdenum, as well as alkaloids, carotene, ascorbic acid, flavonoids and starch.
Useful for weakness, fatigue and infertility astragalus. Medicinal properties increase efficiency, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, help to cope with coughing, facilitate sputum discharge and reduce temperature. Herbal preparations are made in Korean, Japanese and Chinese pharmaceuticals.
Not only leaves are used, but also roots, which are rich in saponins, steroids, lignans, coumarins, nitrogen-containing compounds and carbohydrates. Traditional medicine notesits ability to enhance the work of the sex glands and increase libido in both women and men. In addition, the herb astragalus has a rejuvenating effect.
The plant still has contraindications. It should not be used by young children under the age of two, with extreme caution should be used by patients with severe hypertension. And now let's go directly to the recipes from astragalus:
- An infusion will help eliminate arrhythmia, which is prepared from two tablespoons of dry raw materials and half a liter of boiling water - the liquid must be boiled for 20 minutes and drunk filtered, 50 ml before meals (three times a day).
- You can get rid of neurotic states and depression with the help of a decoction. Brew a spoonful of herbs with a glass of boiling water and leave to infuse in a thermos all night. The next day, strain the infusion and drink in several doses throughout the day. Such a decoction can be used to gargle for any inflammatory diseases.
- To stimulate the functional activity of the heart muscle, prepare an infusion from the collection of medicinal herbs. Take 2 parts of motherwort, jaundice, astragalus and 3 parts of red hawthorn. All plants need to be poured with hot water (500 ml) and insisted for half an hour. Then filter the liquid and take half a glass before meals - 3 times a day.
Doctors of the East recommend taking astragalus grass in case of loss of strength, constipation and lack of appetite. Medicinal properties are widely used in cosmetology. Healing ointments are prepared from it forexternal use that treat furunculosis, purulent abscesses, etc.
