Sorrel (Rumex confertus)Herbaceous perennial with strong root system. Stem erect, branched at the top. Lower leaves are large, stem - small. The flowers are small, greenish-yellow, collected in a cylindrical inflorescence. It blooms in June and July.
The roots contained 4% anthraquinone derivatives (chrysophane acid, emodin) and tannins (8-15%), caffeic acid, calcium oxalate, vitamin K, rutin, essential oils, resins, iron compound. Curative effect of leaves and roots. The leaves are harvested in May and June. The roots - in the fall. Used mainly in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders and diseases of the liver.
CONSTIPATION
Pour 2 tablespoons of the roots of sorrel horse 0.5 liter of boiling water and cook in a water bath for 30 minutes. In small doses, this tool has an astringent effect, and large - laxative, acting in 10-12 hours after ingestion. For constipation drink 1 glass at night. Lower dose not act.Colitis, diarrhea, hemorrhoids
Pour 2 tablespoons of the crushed roots of sorrel and 1 cup boiling water, heat, covered for 30 minutes, insist 15 minutes, drain. Take 0.3 cup 2-3 times a day for 30 minutes before eating.
LARYNGITIS
Pour 10 g of roots of sorrel horse 1 cup boiling water and boil. Pour 40 g of stems of alder and 1 cup of boiling water. Mix the infusion and decoction and use for inhalation or rinses.
The roots contained 4% anthraquinone derivatives (chrysophane acid, emodin) and tannins (8-15%), caffeic acid, calcium oxalate, vitamin K, rutin, essential oils, resins, iron compound. Curative effect of leaves and roots. The leaves are harvested in May and June. The roots - in the fall. Used mainly in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders and diseases of the liver.
CONSTIPATION
Pour 2 tablespoons of the roots of sorrel horse 0.5 liter of boiling water and cook in a water bath for 30 minutes. In small doses, this tool has an astringent effect, and large - laxative, acting in 10-12 hours after ingestion. For constipation drink 1 glass at night. Lower dose not act.Colitis, diarrhea, hemorrhoids
Pour 2 tablespoons of the crushed roots of sorrel and 1 cup boiling water, heat, covered for 30 minutes, insist 15 minutes, drain. Take 0.3 cup 2-3 times a day for 30 minutes before eating.
LARYNGITIS
Pour 10 g of roots of sorrel horse 1 cup boiling water and boil. Pour 40 g of stems of alder and 1 cup of boiling water. Mix the infusion and decoction and use for inhalation or rinses.
Common Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)
ReplyDeletePerennial herbaceous stem with a height of 1 m. Basal leaves petiolate, ovate-oblong, at the bottom - a spear-pointed, stem - narrow, sessile. The flowers are reddish-yellow, are collected in paniculate inflorescence. Blooms in July-August.
The leaves contain a lot of calcium oxalate and free oxalic acid, tannins, proteins, vitamins C and B1, vitamin A. As a medicinal plant uses leaves, stems, roots, cakes, juice and seeds. It has a strong antiscorbutic, as well as hemostatic and wound-healing effect. It improves digestion, reduces the putrid fermentation in the gut. The juice of the leaves is a choleretic. Common Sorrel has antitumor activity.
ATTENTION!
With frequent use of sorrel leaves can form kidney stones.
METABOLIC DISEASE
Pour 20 g of dried roots of sorrel and 1 cup of boiling water, put on fire and cook for 10 minutes. Infuse, strain. Take 1 cup a day.
Rheumatism, back pain
Pour 1 tablespoon of the roots of sorrel 1.5 cups of water, boil for 15 minutes, to insist, wrapped, for 2 hours, strain. Take 2 tablespoons 3 times a day before meals.
CHOLECYSTITIS
Dissolve 1-2 teaspoons juice sorrel leaves in 1 cup of sugar water. Take 2 to 3 times a day.
Eczema, deprives
Pour 8 tablespoons of the crushed roots of sorrel ordinary 1 liter of water, bring to a boil and keep on low heat for 30 minutes, cool, strain. Making lotion.