Golden root or rhodiola rosea has many medicinal properties, although it has some contraindications. It is a perennial herb, which is actively used to treat heart ailments as a sedative and tonic. In addition, it can help improve mental and physical abilities, stop bleeding and restore strength.
Therapeutic properties and contraindications of rhodiola rosea root
For medicinal purposes, the rhizome is mainly used. It is harvested in the middle or late summer. For this, the plants are excavated and the necessary parts cut off. They are washed under cold water and cleaned of decayed and brown parts. Then the rhizome is cut across into small parts. Drying raw in the summer in the sun in hot weather or in the oven, heated to 50-60 degrees.
In the future, raw materials can be used to normalize appetite, metabolism and the immune system. In addition, it is used as a medicine to relieve inflammation, heat or as an anti-allergenic. With the help of rhodiola, supercooling or overheating can be facilitated. It improves hearing and sight. Used in combination with pulmonary tuberculosis and even with fractures. The healing properties of rhodiola rosea help in gynecology and urology. The plant has an excellent restorative effect.
Despite the fact that the plant is used to treat a variety of ailments, it all has some contraindications:
- So, do not use the golden root daily. It is useful only when the body is really weakened. Long-term use can lead to irritability, heart pain and poor sleep. Therefore, after every five days of admission, it is necessary to take a break for at least a week.
- People suffering from hypertension are generally prohibited from using rhodiola. Otherwise, it can lead to headaches. In addition, in some cases, there was a development of hypertensive crisis .
- It is also contraindicated to take the golden root to pregnant, breastfeeding, people with high blood pressure and children. Since the plant has an excitatory effect, it is advisable to take the medication five hours before bedtime.
Therapeutic properties and contra-indications of rhodiola rosea
Tincture recipe
Ingredients:
- dry golden root - 50 g;
- vodka - 0,5 liters.
Preparation and use
Dry pure root should be placed in a glass bottle and filled with quality vodka. Leave the tincture for at least one week. After this period, you do not need to get the plant out of the drink. The main thing is to observe proportions. It will be pleasant to taste and will preserve useful properties. If necessary, use 25 ml for half an hour before meals three times a day. The first signs of action can be noticed after five days. The finished product can also be purchased at the pharmacy - it is more concentrated, so it has other instructions for receiving.
Since the drink has many of the above effects inherent in the plant, then it has the same contraindications. In addition, do not abuse the tincture, since the main raw material is still vodka.
Collection to improve the performance of the immune system
Ingredients:
- ground rhodiola root - 20 g;
- root seduction - 20 g;
- dog rose - 20 g;
- hawthorn - 15 g;
- nettle - 15 g;
- St. John's Wort - 10 g.
Preparation and use
All components must be mixed. One tablespoon of mixture to pour 300 ml of boiling water and put on a slow fire. Clean it in ten minutes. After this, the remedy is left for five hours, after which it is filtered. In a clean broth add 200 ml of boiled water. To get the desired effect, you need to take the medicine 50 ml three times a day, but not more than a week.