Sabelnik is a perennial herb with thin flexible stems, strong creeping root and small bright green leaves. It is widespread in the east of Siberia, growing mainly in damp and marshy places.
In medicine (folk and traditional) use is made of agents based on grass and the root of the saber, which have many healing properties against various ailments. Let's consider in more detail, than useful сабельник, as well as in what cases it is recommended to apply.
Composition and useful properties of sabelnik
The following useful substances for the organism were found in the composition of the sabelnik:
- organic acids;
- tannins;
- flavonoids (quercetin and kaempferol);
- vitamins (C, carotene);
- microelements (potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, etc.);
- essential oil.
Thanks to this chemical composition, the saber is endowed with such healing properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antibacterial;
- hemostatic;
- astringent;
- wound healing;
- diuretic;
- tonic;
- antipyretic;
- painkiller, etc.
Sabelnik promotes the renewal of cells of the whole body, normalizes metabolic processes, removes harmful substances, while not exerting a negative influence on healthy organs.
Sabelnik - dosage forms
As a medicinal raw material, the whole plant is used. Preparation of it is produced in the second half of summer (grass - during flowering, roots - in August - September). The plant is dried in the shade or in a dryer at a temperature of 40 - 50 ° C, after which it is stored in a closed container for no more than 2 years.
Based on the saber, tinctures, decoctions, ointments, oil emulsions are prepared (you can do it yourself). In addition, the pharmaceutical industry produces for the treatment and prophylactic purposes a saber in the form of tea, tablets, creams, ointments, balms, etc., which can be purchased in the pharmacy network. The most effective and almost universal therapeutic form is alcoholic tincture of the saber.
Tincture of sabelnik on alcohol
Spirituous tincture саененика it is possible to prepare thus:
- Fill a liter jar with a third of the ground roots of the plant.
- Pour half a liter of vodka.
- Close tightly with a plastic lid.
- Leave to infuse in the dark for three weeks.
- Strain.
Typically, this tincture is taken internally on a tablespoon three times daily before meals, diluting 50 ml of water. For preventive purposes, the course of admission is 20 days, after which to make a three-day break and conduct another twenty-day course. For the treatment of diseases tincture should be taken four courses for 20 days. Also, alcoholic tincture is used as rubbing, for compresses, lotions, rinses.
Indications for the use of tinctures of the saber are:
- rheumatism;
- arthritis;
- arthrosis;
- stomach cancer ;
- mammary cancer;
- cold;
- inflammation of the gums;
- stomatitis;
- metabolic disorders;
- deposition of salts in vertebrae, etc.
Decoction of sabernik
Broth of a sabernik is prepared as follows:
- Take 2 tablespoons of the crushed root of the saber.
- Pour half a liter of boiling water.
- Boil over low heat for 10 - 15 minutes.
- Strain.
Take a decoction of half a glass three times a day is recommended for such ailments:
- impaired thyroid function;
- pain in the stomach;
- oncological diseases, etc.
Sabelnik - contraindications for use
Despite the benefits and wide range of application of the saber (grass and root), there are some contraindications to its use:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- bradycardia ;
- low blood pressure.