Amazing duckweed is a small perennial plant, amazing with its healing properties, miniature sizes and ability to survive in winter even under the ice thickness. The first mention of this representative of the flora was discovered even in ancient times, when it was used to treat skin diseases, hemorrhoids, coughs. The composition of the duckweed is rich enough: minerals, vitamins E, A, B, proteins, carbohydrates, amino acids, tannins - all this allows you to fight various diseases. For a large amount of protein, the plant is also called "water lentil."
Therapeutic properties and contraindications of duckweed
The grass of the duckweed has long been known for its medicinal properties, which are used both in folk and in traditional medicine. For example, in the Czech Republic, even the Vitilem + drug has been put into production, successfully combating vitiligo, psoriasis and increasing immunity. The plant is used for successful therapy of gout, asthma, allergies, glaucoma , rheumatism, pyelonephritis, gastritis, etc.
The duckweed has the following medicinal properties:
- antipyretic;
- choleretic;
- antibacterial;
- anesthetizing;
- anthelmintic.
The uniqueness of the plant is also in the fact that "water lentils" has virtually no contraindications. With caution to dietary supplements and herbal teas containing "water lentils", people with nervous disorders and with vegeto-vascular dystonia should be treated.
Collecting and preparing duckweed, folk recipes
Duckfish small is absolutely non-toxic, its medicinal properties and ubiquitous distribution have made it very popular among herbalists and folk healers. Collection and harvesting of plants occur closer to winter, when the leaves of "water lentils" are most saturated with useful substances. Collect duckweed from the water surface with a gauze net and then dry it in a warm dark place.
Here are some folk recipes using the plant for the prevention and therapy of diseases:
- Spirituous tincture (1 teaspoon of duckweed and a glass of vodka, insist 7-8 days). 20 drops of the infusion dilute in ΒΌ cup of water and take three times a day to get rid of acute and chronic tonsillitis .
- Ointment (dry duckweed mixed with melted butter in a ratio of 9: 1) is used to treat skin diseases.
- Decoction (1 tablespoon duckweed and 1 glass of water bring to a boil). Excellent diaphoretic and cholagogue. Compresses are used to treat gout and arthritis.
Despite the absence of toxicity, self-medication with drugs from the duckweed is not worth it, everything needs a competent approach. Contact a specialist who, after examining the body, will prescribe a full course of treatment.