The plague, rampant in Europe in the 12th century, has disappeared forever due largely to the use of this plant. This is due to the presence in the underground part of the herb active substances (glycosides, alkaloids, catechins, flavonoids). Therefore, the root of gentian is widely used in modern medical practice for the therapy of a number of less dangerous diseases.
Gentian three-color - application
In the alcoholic chemical industry, the product in question is used in the production of beer to give it characteristic bitterness, as well as in the preparation of certain types of liquor, vodka and snaps.
Pharmacology uses gentian to achieve the following effects:
- choleretic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antiparasitic;
- antipyretic;
- antiseptic;
- restorative;
- diuretic.
The roots of the gentian three-flowering, in addition, increase appetite, stimulate the contractile rhythm of the heart, intestinal motility and excretory functions of the liver, have a beneficial effect on the kidneys.
Root of gentian - instruction
You can buy the medicine in the pharmacy only in the form of a fine powder, so you will have to prepare the medicine yourself. This will require:
- Raw materials in the amount of 1 full tablespoon boil in 200 ml of water, keep on fire for no more than 10 minutes.
- Cover the container with a lid (a wide dish) and leave for another 20 minutes.
- Strain the solution, pour.
- Take 10-15 ml (one tablespoon) for half an hour before meals is not more often 2 times a day.
Indications for the use of the described means are:
- bloating of the intestine;
- spasms in the epigastric region;
- disease of the spleen;
- sluggish motor motility;
- violations of liver functions;
- nephritis, urolithiasis;
- dyskinesia of bile ducts by hypokinetic type;
- lack of appetite;
- Botkin's disease;
- dysentery ;
- worms;
- constipation;
- anemia;
- bouts of heartburn;
- scrofula ;
- colds or infectious diseases.
The prepared broth can be used externally for the treatment of purulent wounds and a decrease in the sweating of the feet, eliminating the unpleasant odor.
Root of gentian - contraindications
It is strictly forbidden to use the described medicinal phyto-drug during pregnancy and lactation due to the presence of alkaloids in the plant roots.
It is also not recommended to drink decoction of gentian root with hypertension, ulcer of duodenum and stomach.