Lilac - an extraordinary beauty plant, the flowers of which have a magnificent and incomparable odor. Blossoms, usually in late spring or early summer for three weeks. The medicinal properties of lilacs of the ordinary were known from ancient times, and this plant was widely used in folk medicine. Now many have forgotten that lilacs attract not only beauty and unique aroma, its medicinal properties should also not be underestimated. This plant is able to help in the fight against many ailments.
How to collect lilacs?
For medical purposes, apply both flowers and leaves of lilac. And for the beginning they must be properly prepared and dried. Lilac branches are best cut off when the flowers are still in buds. Dry them by hanging in the fresh air.
Leaves can be collected throughout May and June. Then, placing them in one layer on the surface, dry in a well ventilated room. Keep properly prepared and dried lilacs can be up to two years.
What is treated with lilac?
Lilac, indeed, is an incredible plant and its medicinal properties extend to a wide range of diseases. Main applications:
- febrifuge;
- anti-inflammatory agent;
- anesthetic;
- with nephrolithiasis;
- with diabetes ;
- in patients with joints;
- with purulent wounds.
Antipyretic properties of lilacs
The curative properties of lilac flowers when fighting heat are good:
- A couple tablespoons of dried flowers should be poured in 500 g of boiling water and leave to stand.
- Take this drink three times a day warm.
Anti-inflammatory properties of lilac
To accelerate the healing of wounds, you can use lilac as an anti-inflammatory drug:
- A glass of dried lilac flowers insists on half a liter of vodka for several weeks.
- Then the resulting infusion in the form of lotion can be applied to a sore spot.
Lilac as an anesthetic
They are used as folk medicine and lilac leaves, the medicinal properties of which help to cope with headaches. For treatment it is best to take freshly picked lilac leaves and just attach them to the forehead.
Lilac with nephrolithiasis
If you suffer from kidney stones , you can also use the healing properties of lilacs:
- Dried lilac flowers, the medicinal properties of which effectively help with kidney stones, you need to fill with water.
- After that, boil for a quarter of an hour.
- The resulting drink, diluted with water, it is necessary to apply half the glass to three times a day.
Lilac with diabetes
For the treatment of diabetes with the help of lilac, the buds of the plant are used. Collect the kidneys in early spring. A small amount of lilac buds should be poured in water and boiled on low heat for a quarter of an hour. The resulting broth can be diluted a little with water and taken three times a day.
Lilac with joints
If you are concerned about sick joints, you can use the healing properties of lilac flowers, which are good for arthritis, salt deposition and rheumatism:
- The colors of the lilac in this case, you need to fill a half-liter bottle, and then add alcohol.
- Leave to infuse in the dark for three weeks.
- Then the liquid must be carefully filtered.
Ready-made alcohol tincture can be used for compresses or rubbing
Lilac with purulent wounds
Among other things, the medicinal properties of lilac leaves contribute to the purification of festering wounds. For treatment, it is necessary to grind freshly picked lilac leaves, attach to the wound and bandage well. Bandaging the wound is necessary several times throughout the day. Lilac leaves effectively cope with the drawing of purulent deposits from the wound.