Lovestock - application

Lyubistok is used both in folk medicine and in traditional methods of treatment of some countries. Especially valuable in this plant is the essential little, giving it a characteristic aroma and taste and contained in all its parts. Therefore, the grass (leaves, stems) of love is also used, and its roots, as well as fruits (seeds). But still most of the recipes involve the use of a piece of lyubistok, in which the greatest number of useful components are concentrated.

The use of drug lover in folk medicine

Lovestock in the form of broths, infusions, alcohol tinctures, internally and externally, is used in the fight against a fairly wide range of diseases:

• diseases of the digestive system (cholecystitis, hepatitis, etc.);
• cardiovascular pathologies;
• diseases of the genitourinary system (cystitis, pyelonephritis , algomenorrhea, uterine bleeding, etc.);
• diseases of the respiratory system (bronchitis, pneumonia);
• nerve diseases;
• migraine;
• diseases of bones and joints (gout, rheumatism, etc.);
• dermatological pathologies (psoriasis, neurodermatitis, eczema, lichen, acne, etc.);
• edema;
• alcoholism;
• helminthiases , etc.

Among the useful properties of this plant can be identified:

• diuretics;
• expectorant;
• choleretic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• antipruritic;
• antispasmodic;
• antibacterial.

If there are no contraindications, the fresh leaves of lyubistok are useful for adding to various dishes, which will bring a spicy aroma to them, will increase appetite, better digestion of food by the gastrointestinal tract, and prevention of many pathologies.

Procurement and storage of love

The use of lyubistok will do the most good if the raw materials are properly harvested and harvested. The roots of the plant should be harvested in the autumn, usually in October. In spring and summer, the roots contain poisonous substances, so it is not recommended to harvest them during this period. After digging up, the roots should be rinsed under cold water, cut into pieces and dried at a temperature of about 25-30 ° C in a dark, well-ventilated place.

Leaves of the plant can be harvested at any time, cut them together with petioles and flowering shoots. Dry the ground part also in the shade, with good ventilation, or in the oven. Raw materials should be stored in a wooden or glass container with a lid (roots - 2 years, leaves - no more than 1 year).