Phytolacca is a beautiful ornamental plant. In medicine, it is better known as American lakonos - the curative and useful properties of this flower are often used in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. When using phytolaccs, do not forget about the presence of alkaloids (poisons) in all parts of the plant. Therefore, the application of the flower is allowed exclusively for the doctor's prescription and in the proportions that the specialist has calculated.
Medicinal properties of the lakonos
Pharmacological actions, which provide funds based on American phytolacs:
- immunostimulating;
- anti-inflammatory;
- bacteriostatic;
- anesthetic;
- laxative (soft);
- antiparasitic;
- hypotensive.
Also, the lakonos normalizes metabolism and hormonal background in the body, which allows using drugs with it in complex therapy regimens for endocrine diseases (including diabetes mellitus).
In folk medicine, phytolacca is also used in the treatment of oncological lesions. It is believed that the extract of the plant in question slows the growth of malignant neoplasms, and serves as a good prophylaxis for the appearance of metastases.
Therapeutic properties of the American lakonos and its berries
As for the fruits of phytolacchi, they are most effective for normalizing the functioning of the digestive system, eliminating constipation, flatulence and bloating. Berries improve the activity of the pancreas, correct the production and excretion of bile. However, only edible varieties of plants are used in therapy.
Also, the decoction of dried or fresh berries of lakonos perfectly copes with arterial hypertension and a heart or headache against the background of this pathology. Regular intake of water infusion can prevent a hypertensive crisis .