Previously, a herbaceous perennial, related to leguminous crops, was called a penny-bearer, forgotten or tea. Because of the small spread of the plant (only the Altai Territory and Mongolia) the recipes on its basis for a long time kept secret and were the prerogative of exclusively Siberian healers. Today both in folk and conservative medicine the red root is actively used - the medicinal properties and contra-indications of perennial are oriented mainly to men, but for the fine half of mankind the use of a penny is very useful.
Therapeutic properties of the red root for women
All the medicinal qualities of the described plant are determined by its unique composition:
- oligomeric catechins;
- tannins;
- free amino acids;
- flavonoids;
- triterpene saponins;
- coumarins;
- xanthones;
- ascorbic acid;
- steroid saponins;
- alkaloids;
- macronutrients.
The main medicinal properties of the red root:
- stimulation of the heart muscle;
- improvement of psychological and emotional status;
- increased activity of the immune system;
- binding and removal of heavy metal salts;
- oppression of growth and metastasis of malignant neoplasms;
- stimulation of metabolic processes;
- normalization of blood composition;
- elimination of inflammation of the urinary system;
- purification of capillaries and blood vessels;
- improvement of mental and physical performance;
- neutralization of free radicals;
- antiviral activity;
- normalization of the gastrointestinal tract;
- relief of pain syndromes;
- regulation of water-salt metabolism;
- inhibition of bacterial growth and elimination of the toxins released by them;
- purification of the lungs and bronchi, dilution of sputum.
As for the female body, the tea cube is very rich in natural phytoestrogens, which facilitate the course of menopause. Moreover, the drugs from the plant in question are excellent for gynecological inflammations and diseases.
Indications and contraindications to funds from the red root
Diseases and pathological conditions in which it is advisable to use a penny:
- neuroses;
- bronchial asthma;
- headache;
- uterine bleeding;
- bronchitis;
- fibroids and uterine myomas;
- intestinal infections;
- endocrine infertility;
- fever;
- pneumonia ;
- tuberculosis;
- constipation;
- diseases of the liver and gallbladder;
- sand, kidney stones ;
- lack of development of pancreatic enzymes;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- mastopathy;
- decreased intestinal peristalsis;
- muscle spasms.
The basic contraindications to preparations on the basis of a red root:
- pregnancy;
- breast-feeding;
- intolerance to plant components;
- craniocerebral trauma;
- stable hypertension;
- thrombophlebitis;
- myocardial infarction;
- increased nervous excitability.
Areas of application of the tincture of the red root and contraindications to its administration
Spirituous infusion, which is freely sold in the pharmacy chain, or manufactured independently, is recommended for gynecological, digestive, neurological and cardiovascular diseases. As a supporting treatment, the drug is also prescribed for pathology of the lungs and bronchi.
In addition, tincture of a penny can be used as an immunostimulant and prevention of viral infections and beriberi, especially in winter and autumn.
In addition to the main contraindications listed above, the described agent can not be used during the hot season, it is strictly forbidden to combine its use with the administration of any antibiotics.