Blue cyanosis ( blue cyanosis, blue whistle, valerian Greek) is a perennial flowering plant. It usually grows in small groups in forests, forest-steppes, along rivers, among thickets of shrubs. You can learn blue blue from bell-shaped flowers collected in a panicle, which can have a different color - from bluish to violet and dark purple. The flowering period is June-July.
Blue Cyanosis is used in folk and official medicine. The main medicinal raw materials are the roots of the plant, which are harvested and harvested in the autumn, after which they are dried in the open air or in dryers. We learn what the medicinal properties, use and contra-indications of the herb are blue.
Composition and useful properties of blue cyanosis
In the chemical composition of plant roots, the following substances were found:
- saponins;
- organic acids;
- galactose;
- resins;
- fatty and essential oils;
- starch;
- mineral substances (magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, etc.).
The main healing properties of blue cyanosis:
- expectorant;
- sedative;
- hypnotic;
- wound healing;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antipruritic and others.
Medical application of blue cyanosis
Consider in what cases will be useful drugs based on blue cyanosis:
- The roots of this plant, thanks to the large content of saponins, contribute to dilution of thick sputum and facilitate its excretion from the body. Therefore, blue blue is recommended for bronchitis , tuberculosis, pneumonia, pertussis, acute viral infections with a cough.
- It has been found that cyanosis is several times greater in calming properties of valerian , therefore it is recommended to use it in disorders of the nervous system, stressful conditions, tics, sleep disorders. It will also help with headaches and dental pains.
- Cyanosis is azure - an effective tool for cleaning vessels from atherosclerotic plaques and normalizing metabolic processes in the body. It can also be used in the treatment of diseases caused by impaired cholesterol metabolism (heart attack, stroke).
- Due to the property of accelerating the process of blood coagulation, as well as the wound healing and anti-inflammatory effect, preparations based on blue cyanosis are successfully used in the treatment of stomach and duodenal ulcers (usually together with marsh swine). In addition to stopping bleeding and accelerating the healing of ulcers, the plant in this case helps to reduce pain.
- As an external agent, blue cyanosis is effective in the bites of insects and snakes, various itchy dermatitis, scrofula.
Medicinal forms of blue cyanosis
In the pharmacy you can buy dried roots of the plant, on the basis of which they prepare water infusions and decoctions, alcohol tinctures. Also, the pharmaceutical industry produces tablets on the basis of a dry plant extract, which are used mainly as a sedative and expectorant. Another pharmacy is a syrup based on the roots of the plant.
It is possible to prepare the broth of blue cyanosis in this way:
- Pour two tablespoons of ground roots with a glass of boiling water.
- Put in a water bath for 15 minutes, then insist for another 45 minutes.
- Strain, bring boiled water to 200 ml.
Contraindications to the reception of blue cyanosis
Cyanosis blue is low toxicity, but if the dosage is exceeded, vomiting, headache, dyspnea may occur. Do not take the plant on an empty stomach. It is not recommended in pregnancy, with caution taken with increased blood pressure and the tendency to form blood clots.