Perennial herbaceous plant - thick-leaved balan is widely used in folk medicine. Useful properties of badan are associated with the content in the ground part of the plant (leaves, flowers, seeds) and rhizome:
- flavonoids with antioxidant properties;
- tannins, which have anti-inflammatory, astringent and antimicrobial effects;
- Arbutin - glycoside with moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties;
- micro- and macro elements (copper, manganese and iron);
- a number of vitamins.
All varieties of the plant have high phytoncidal activity, but, according to the herbalists, the most useful properties are grass bahdan growing in a mountainous area.
Useful properties and contra-indications of badan
Thanks to the content of a significant amount of useful substances for the human body, fatty leaf oil is used in medicine, cosmetology and even in cooking. Also, the medicinal plant is actively used in veterinary medicine.
Useful properties of the leaves of the oil
Powdered leaves of badan are an excellent healing agent in the treatment of skin ulcers and inflamed, poorly healing wounds. Dried and darkened basal leaves are brewed like tea. The drink has a hemostatic and disinfectant effect, and is extremely useful in various diseases of the stomach and intestines. According to Tibetan folk medicine, the leaves of the low-fat tree help to reduce pressure, strengthen the walls of blood vessels, activate heartbeats, increase the tone. It should be added that the tea from the bucket can be consumed both in hot and cold form.
Useful properties of flowers
The beautiful red flowers of the fortune have the shape of bells. The flower of a badan also has a number of useful properties. For a long time for lotions and rubbing of the skin people used alcohol infusion of flowers and leaves of the badan. This remedy for the effect is identical to the high-quality tonic:
- best cleanses and softens cutaneous epidermis;
- Eliminates acne and black spots on the face.
Those who suffer from dermatitis of any etiology or eczema, it is recommended to wipe the body based on badana.
Benefits of the root of badana
A record number of medicinal recipes is based on the use of the rhizome of badana. The roots of badana are effective in treating:
- influenza;
- respiratory diseases;
- lung diseases (including lung inflammation and tuberculosis);
- articular rheumatism;
- inflammation of the oral cavity.
To prepare the tincture:
- 40 g of crushed root of the panic is placed in a bottle of dark glass.
- Pour 100 - 120 grams of vodka.
- After 10 days, the wonderful elixir is ready.
Often decoction of the rhizome of badana is used for syringing in the treatment of gynecological inflammations. A bath with the addition of a real plant helps to get rid of hemorrhoids. Gadgets perfectly relieve from:
- acne;
- seborrhea of the face and hair;
- excessive sweating.
To prepare the extract:
- 3 tablespoons of raw materials are crushed.
- Pour 200 ml of boiling water.
- After the composition boils, it is kept on low heat. Half of the liquid volume must be evaporated.
- The strained extract is used to prepare an aqueous solution (1 tablespoon per liter of boiled water).
Contraindications to the use of badan a little. Do not advise to use funds based on plants:
- people with high blood coagulability;
- hypotonic patients (low-pressure patients).
Caution should be used decoctions and infusions of badan with tachycardia and stable constipation .