Frankincense, or bergenia, or saxifrage thick-leaved - a popular garden plant. However, not all gardeners are aware of the healing properties of the culture, of its possible use. This article tells what benefit can bring frankincense, how and in which cases it can be used.
Beneficial features
The foliage and roots of the frankincense benefit man.
These parts of the plant have a rich chemical composition:
- essential oils;
- ascorbic, gallic acid;
- resins;
- tannins;
- mineral salts (copper, iron);
- flavonoids;
- volatile;
- starch;
- glycosides;
- hydroquinone;
- catechins;
- carbohydrates;
- tannin;
- arbutin;
- isocoumarins.
The special value of frankincense is that after heat treatment it preserves almost the entire composition of useful elements.
- Flower-based drugs have a wide range of actions:
- astringent;
- expectorant;
- antibacterial;
- anti-inflammatory;
- diuretic;
- hemostatic;
- restorative;
- disinfectant;
- antispasmodic;
- antimicrobial;
- diuretic;
- immunostimulating;
- tonic;
- anti-stress.
Did you know? Residents of the Altai Mountains are very fond of the so-called "Chigir tea", which is made from the leaves of the incense. It is tasty, healthy and has a tonic effect, which is important in a cold climate.
For women
The female body needs help in the postpartum period. Infusions and teas from the foliage of frankincense help restore strength, strengthen immunity. With heavy bleeding on critical days, a natural medicine exhibits a hemostatic property, and with severe pain in the lower abdomen - an antispasmodic.
Internal and external use in the form of douching or lotions is effective for gynecological problems:
- cervical erosion;
- colpitis;
- cystitis;
- fibroma.
Ladies can use frankincense in home cosmetology.
- Tonic or mask have a number of useful functions for the skin:
- cleanse;
- moisturize;
- narrow pores;
- normalize the work of sebaceous glands;
- accelerate cell regeneration;
- bleach.
For men
Arbutin, which is present in the composition of the plant, has an antiseptic property. In pharmacology, the substance is used in the manufacture of drugs for the treatment of urological diseases, as well as prostatitis.
Regular consumption of tea or decoction from foliage or root-based medicine will prevent prostate adenoma, improve blood circulation in the pelvic organs, which in turn will positively affect potency.
Men often suffer from early baldness.
- Funds prepared on the basis of a canoe show the following properties:
- strengthens follicles;
- interfere with healthy hair loss;
- nourish the scalp;
- stimulate growth.
Did you know? For the characteristic shape of the leaves and their large size, the berry was popularly called "elephant ears".
Harm and contraindications
Health problems can be caused by the abuse of medication from frankincense. Side effects include constipation, low blood pressure, and increased heart rate.
- Also, contraindications for use should be considered:
- allergy to the active components of the composition;
- low pressure;
- heart disease (angina pectoris, tachycardia);
- increased blood coagulation;
- acute form of liver disease.
What diseases does it help
In folk medicine of Altai and Tibet, the plant is used as an anthelminthic and cleansing the body of toxins and toxins. Dentists recommend using it as an antiseptic, bactericidal medicine for infections of the oral cavity.
When used externally, it is an effective aid in the treatment of the following skin problems:
- seborrhea;
- dermatitis;
- burn;
- hematoma;
- furuncle;
- acne
Hypertension, headaches
Badan-based preparations normalize the hemodynamics of the heart, myocardial function, have a hypotensive property, that is, lower blood pressure. An antispasmodic, vasodilating effect helps fight migraines. In addition, saxifrage cleanses and strengthens the walls of blood vessels, increases their elasticity.
For treatment and prevention, tea, decoction or tincture is prepared (in detail below).
Joint problems
Homeopaths recommend warm compresses from grass that have an analgesic effect. Relaxes and soothes a bath with broth, relieves inflammatory syndrome, edema. It is recommended to use such treatment for rheumatism, arthritis and arthrosis of the joints, as well as for back pain due to severe physical exertion. Means will help to restore strength, have a tonic, invigorating effect.
Colds, seasonal viruses and infections
Ascorbic acid and antioxidants support the body's immune system during seasonal illnesses. Saxifrage preparations relieve heat and have a diaphoretic property. With tuberculosis, pneumonia, bronchitis, the astringent effect of herbal medicine removes sputum and relieves pain in the sternum due to an angry cough. With angina and other diseases of the throat, a decoction or infusion removes perspiration and destroys the infection.
Gastrointestinal tract
The plant is used in the treatment of colitis, gastritis, dysentery. With metabolic disorders, this is simply an indispensable tool.
- Badan root has a lot of healing actions for problems with the digestive tract:
- Reduces gagging.
- Normalizes the composition of microflora in the intestine.
- Eliminates inflammation of the mucous membrane.
- Promotes the production of gastric juice and speeds up digestion.
- Eliminates diarrhea.
- Stimulates the activity of food enzymes.
- It removes toxins from the body, lumps of undigested food, and decay products of drugs.
Kidney disease
Badan root is a part of homeopathic medicines for the treatment and prevention of kidney and urinary tract diseases.
- Herbal remedy has an effect:
- antimicrobial;
- diuretic;
- choleretic;
- antibacterial;
- adaptogenic;
- anti-inflammatory.
Kidney problems are often accompanied by edema and lower back pain. An infusion or decoction of incense will remove excess fluid and reduce pain.
Important! Running kidney disease can lead to an abscess, so self-medication is dangerous.
Recipes with the use of frankincense
In pharmacology, extracts, essential oils, and preparations are prepared from plant materials. Traditional medicine offers several effective recipes with a wide spectrum of action. You can buy leaves or shredded rhizome in any pharmacy. They need to be harvested independently in ecologically clean areas at the beginning of summer.
Tincture
Alcohol tincture is prepared from crushed root: 50 g per 400 ml of liquid. In a convenient container, the liquid is insisted for a month, shaking once every 2-3 days. With gastritis, they drink 10 drops of strained mixture 30 minutes before meals in the morning and evening. The course lasts 5 weeks.
Infusion for internal and external use: 10 g of raw material pour 200 ml of boiling water in a thermos and leave for 2 hours. With kidney stones, drink 2 tbsp. l three times a day, course 3 weeks. Externally apply a compress twice a day to the hematoma or site of injury.
Decoction
To prepare a decoction, take 5 g of crushed leaves and root. Pour boiling water over 200 ml. The mixture in a water bath must be kept for 30 minutes. After cool and strain. For a month, take three times a day before meals 1 tbsp. The tool helps with diarrhea and other digestive problems.
Tea
This drink helps to treat colds, fight insomnia. Tea is useful for general strengthening of the human body, for increasing potency, normalizing pressure.
Cooking Instructions:
- Grind 2 tbsp. leaves.
- Pour 1 liter of boiling water.
- Allow to stand for 7-10 minutes.
- Drink like regular tea, preferably with honey.
Root powder
The above decoctions and tinctures are prepared from the powder. A powder diluted with boiled water (1 hour per 200 ml) can be used as a rinse to treat an infection of the oral cavity. Douching with a decoction in a proportion of 2 tbsp. raw materials per 300 ml of boiling water will help with fungal gynecological problems. Powder can be sprinkled on an open wound or scratch as an antiseptic and healing agent.
Important! You can store powder from self-collected raw materials at home for 4 years in a cloth bag or paper bag. The storage location should be dry and dark.
So, the incense can be called a unique plant: it adorns the garden, heals, and in addition it is used in cooking. But, in order not to harm yourself, it is recommended that you consult a doctor before a course of treatment with incense preparations.
