Dioscorea caucasus, although it has some contraindications, is often used to treat such ailments as gout, rheumatism, arthritis and others. It is a grassy vine, the length of which does not exceed three meters. Along the entire trunk, leaves grow up to 15 centimeters. Flowers - small, green. The plant is found only in Abkhazia and the Krasnodar Territory.
Application of Caucasian Dioscore
This plant has useful substances that help with many ailments. For example, it is often used as a medicine for disrupting the work of the adrenal, nervous and immune systems, as well as arthritis and vegetovascular dystonia.
Drugs that include dioscorea:
- improve sleep;
- restore vision;
- relieve fatigue;
- soothe;
- remove headaches.
Together with other herbs, Caucasian dioscorea is used to treat:
- lupus erythematosus;
- sclerosis;
- scleroderma and others.
In patients with diabetes mellitus, lipid metabolism is improved.
Medicines with this herb reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood , reducing the deposition of lipids in the circulatory system and the liver, increasing the capacity of the vessels, which prevents tachycardia. In addition, infusions stimulate the work of the gastrointestinal tract.
Application of the root of the Dioscorean Caucasian
In the rhizomes of the plant contains about 25% of steroid glycosides, which are most often prescribed for hormonal or cardiac failures. This part of the plant has long been used in folk medicine.
To begin with, the roots are cut into pieces and dried in the oven at 70 degrees. At the end, the dry lower processes of the plant are rubbed into a powder, which must be stored in a dark dry place. From the concentrate obtained, decoctions, infusions and other folk remedies are made.
Broth of Dioscorea root
Ingredients:
- dry powder - 1.5 g;
- water - 0.5 liters.
Preparation and use
The detailed root is filled with a glass of hot water and boiled for another 15 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool. Next, you need to strain and add boiled water to the initial volume.
The broth is taken for a month for one teaspoon three times a day. It is useful for hormonal disorders and malfunctions in the functioning of the circulatory system. The healing properties of the root of Caucasian dioscorea make it possible to apply it for six months, and contraindications appear only after a month in the form of an accelerated heart beat. The course of treatment should consist of a monthly intake, and then a two-week break.
Infusion of Dioscorea
Ingredients:
- dry root - 1 tsp;
- water - 300 ml.
Preparation and use
Raw materials must be poured hot water, bring to a boil, cool and strain. Take the same way as the broth. The use of tincture of Caucasian dioscore allows to normalize blood circulation, remove permanent headaches and cure tachycardia. Between the courses you need to take a break in one week.
If you add the root to the tea - sleep will improve, memory will improve, cholesterol in the blood will return to normal.
Contraindications of Caucasian dioscorea
The plant has relatively few contraindications. So, for example, it is not recommended for use by people with hypotension and bradycardia, although in some cases brought pressure to normal. It is not advisable to use medicines based on this creeper for pregnant and lactating mothers. It is forbidden to use drugs with individual intolerance.
The main thing that you need to adhere to is dosage. At the beginning of the treatment, it is better to take half the required dose, since an incorrect amount of the drug immediately leads to swelling and disruption of the heart.