Pimson: medicinal properties and contraindications

In folk medicine, many different herbs are used to treat and prevent diseases. One of the popular plants among healers is tansy. It is used in medicine and cosmetology due to its useful properties.

Chemical Composition

Pixie is used in folk and traditional medicine, as it has quite a lot of useful substances in its composition. Therefore, it also has a wide range of applications in various fields, including cosmetology. It contains:

1. Alkaloids. In small quantities, these substances are useful for the body. But it is important to know that their excessive dosage can cause harm. Depending on the amount, they calm or excite the nervous system, widen or narrow the lumen of blood vessels. Substances also tend to eliminate inflammation, painful sensations.
2. Essential oils. Necessary for the regenerative processes occurring in the body. They quickly penetrate into the blood and are spread throughout the body. Also essential oils help to normalize the work of almost all organs and systems.
3. Flavonoids. They belong to the antioxidants. They allow you to cleanse the body of harmful substances in a short time, which greatly facilitates the work of the liver.
4. Vitamins. The composition of fir includes a large amount of vitamin C. It is necessary for the immune system and helps the body to resist viruses, bacteria, infections. In small amounts contain vitamins B, A, E, PP. All of them can restore the nervous system, support eyesight, accelerate tissue regeneration, prolong the youthfulness of the skin, as well as participate in many other processes.

Pigeonberry is known for its ability to accumulate manganese, which is also necessary for the body. It contains organic acids and polysaccharides. This composition allows you to use the herb not only for cosmetic purposes, but also for the treatment, prevention of many diseases. On its basis, medicines are created, it is also actively used in folk medicine.

How it looks and where it grows

The herb is a perennial plant, which in botany belongs to the family Asteraceae. This is not surprising, because in appearance, the tansy resembles a flower. Today science knows more than 70 varieties of the plant. About 30 of them can be found in Russia. The most common is the common tansy. In translation from Greek it means "long live".

Pigeonberry is used not only for decorative purposes, as it looks great in any flower bed, but it is also known for its useful properties. But it should be used with caution, as it tends to secrete poisonous substances.

The plant is capable of reaching 2 meters in height. It has several stems, on the tops of which appear small yellow flowers. In appearance they resemble an aster. The flowers, which are 6 to 8 centimeters in diameter, are arranged in bunches, each of which may contain from 10 to 100 elements. The leaves are green, pinnately dissected.

Pixie has a tart resinous fragrance, which for a long time will help to get rid of flies, mosquitoes in the room, if you put a bouquet in the room.

Types

Botanists know many species of tansy. But the most common ones are:

1. Balsamic. It gets its name from the fact that even in the days of ancient Rome it was used for embalming. The plant was also widely used in cooking as a spice because of its flavor. Balsamic tansy is still used today in pickling cucumbers.
2. Curly. Ornamental plant, which is actively used in landscape design. In appearance, it is almost indistinguishable from the ordinary tansy, only has curly leaves, for which it got its name. It is planted in almost any plot, as the plant is unpretentious to the soil. In winter it is not covered, as the herb perfectly tolerates even severe frosts. In plots it is often combined with chamomile or echinacea.
3. Colored. It differs in appearance from the other varieties of tansy. It looks more like a daisy, but can have different colors. There are flowers from white to purple. As it grows, it forms a dense carpet, which is not only pleasing to the eye, but also has a pleasant fragrance.
4. Maidenhead. The plant grows up to half a meter in height. The leaves are also green in color, but have a spicy aroma. The flowers resemble daisies in appearance. Pansies are used in folk medicine to lower elevated body temperature and dilate blood vessels.

There are more than 70 species of tansy. The plant is common in Russia, Europe and Central Asia. It can be found in almost every corner of the earth, as it belongs to the unpretentious plants, well tolerates frost.

Collection and storage

To prepare medicines, the tansy should be collected during its flowering period. It begins around mid-July. Flowers are carefully cut from the stems, placed in a single layer on paper in a warm, dry place. It is important that there is constant air circulation.

Flowers can also be dried in an oven. To do this, it must be heated to no more than 40 degrees.

Store dried tansy in paper or cloth bags, as they are air permeable. The room should not be humid, and the air temperature can not exceed 25 degrees. You can use the raw material for 2 years.

Therapeutic properties of the herb tansy

Pixie is used in folk and traditional medicine for the preparation of various preparations and remedies that help to cope with various diseases. Such popularity of the plant is due to the composition. The herb contains substances that have a positive effect on the body. Thus, fir has a number of useful properties. These include:

1. Anti-inflammatory. The active substances of the plant help to stop the inflammatory process, due to which not only improves the condition, but also more quickly comes recovery.
2. Regenerating. The plant is also used for healing wounds and burns. This property is due to certain components that accelerate the production of new cells.
3. Antibacterial. Pigeonberry copes well with pathogenic microflora. It helps to suppress their active growth and spread throughout the body. This reduces the risk of developing complications.
4. Analgesic. The herb is also used as an analgesic, as it helps to quickly relieve unpleasant symptoms.
5. Antimicrobial. It is germs that often cause the development of a number of diseases. Pimson will destroy them, resulting in a faster recovery.
6. A diuretic and diaphoretic. Pistachio in folk medicine is used for fever to normalize it, as well as in the presence of violations of the production and excretion of bile.
7. Antioxidant. The substances in the composition of tansy have the ability to remove toxins and other harmful substances from the body, facilitating the work of the liver.

The plant is used to reduce gas in the stomach and has a beneficial effect on the digestive system. Due to its vitamin content, the herb helps to strengthen the nail plates, hair, slow the aging process.

Due to its composition, the plant is used in folk medicine to normalize appetite, restore the menstrual cycle and destroy parasites.

Among other things, tansy has a positive effect on the nervous system. It helps to combat stress, reduces anxiety, and is used for depression.

For women

Folk healers use tansy for the treatment of gynecological diseases, which appear in the form of violations of the menstrual cycle. Due to its properties, the plant helps with profuse discharge, painful sensations in the lower abdomen during menstruation, delay, because the constituent substances have a stimulating effect on the uterine muscular tissue.

Pistachio has a positive effect not only on the female sexual system, but also helps to cope with stress. According to studies, it is women more often than men are subjected to stressful situations and are prone to depression. Thanks to its composition, tansy restores and supports the work of the nervous system.

The plant is known for its ability to slow the aging process of skin cells, prevents the emergence of cancer.

For men

It is noted that tansy helps to get rid of such a disease as jaundice. At the same time, the therapeutic effect is noted exclusively in men.

The herb, if used correctly, will also have a positive effect on the male body. Its components help cope with hemorrhoids, gout, serve as a prevention of rheumatism.

Pistachio helps to normalize heart function, strengthening the walls of blood vessels, which is important in the prevention of strokes and heart attacks.

Pregnancy

When a woman is expecting a baby into the world, she should be careful in choosing medicines, because most of them can cause harm to the child's body.

This also applies to the means of traditional medicine, including tansy. Specialists do not recommend using it during pregnancy, as the substances included in the plant affect the smooth muscles of the uterus. As a result, it begins to contract, which can lead to premature labor or miscarriage.

When breastfeeding

The lactation period is also important. The thing is that all the products that a woman consumes penetrate into the milk and can harm the baby by causing allergies.

Use tansy when breastfeeding should be used with caution and after consulting your doctor, because its use contributes to the emergence of an allergic reaction in the baby and the emergence of other side effects.

For children

Doctors do not advise to give children to treat diseases, as there may be side effects. But in some cases, a weak decoction in small amounts can be prescribed. It will help relieve symptoms and strengthen the immune system.

Infants are completely contraindicated for infants. It is better to give remedies on its basis from 3 years of age, when the immune system is sufficiently formed. The dosage should be determined by the attending doctor.

When losing weight

It is impossible to reduce weight with the help of tansy. But it can be included in the diet when following a diet aimed at losing weight. The plant, when used properly, will have a positive effect on the body, will help strengthen the immune system.

In addition, its composition includes substances that help support the digestive system, normalize the psycho-emotional state.

Pimson in medicine

The herb is used not only in folk medicine, but also in traditional medicine. On its basis, a number of medicines are produced, aimed at treating certain diseases.

In diabetes mellitus.

Folk healers claim that with the help of fir can control the amount of sugar in the blood. The plant is recommended for type 2 of the disease, when a person follows a strict diet, but he does not need insulin.

To maintain normal glucose levels, it is enough to replace the usual tea with a weak decoction or infusion of tansy. It can be consumed in the morning or evening.

In pancreatitis

Inflammation of the pancreas is a serious disease that leads to malfunction of the organ. In this case, there are painful sensations, which can be relieved with the help of tansy.

The plant, thanks to its properties, will not only stop the pain, but also stop the spread of the inflammatory process. For this purpose, it is enough to use a decoction based on tansy 2 tablespoons 2 times a day.

Gastritis

Gastritis is a disease in which the mucosa of the stomach is affected. Often the pathology is accompanied by increased acidity, which is accompanied by an additional symptom, such as heartburn.

Treatment is always carried out comprehensively. It is important for patients to take medications prescribed by the doctor, follow a diet. But to achieve the best results, you can also take a decoction on the basis of tansy.

The plant will have a positive effect on the mucosa, as it has an enveloping effect. This helps to protect the stomach from the negative effects of a number of factors.

In addition, the tansy helps to relieve inflammation, relieve pain and normalize the gastrointestinal tract.

For the intestines

Intestinal disorders are a common problem. Such occurs with an improper diet, when a person consumes a large amount of fatty, salty, sweet or spicy food.

To get rid of unpleasant feelings and reduce the risk of developing certain diseases, it is recommended as a prevention to take a decoction or infusion of tansy. Also, a tea made from the plant will be beneficial.

If you are constipated

Today there are a number of preparations and folk medicine recipes based on tansy, which are used to eliminate stagnant processes in the intestines. Pregnant women and people who lead a sedentary lifestyle suffer from constipation more often.

Decoctions, teas and infusions will help to normalize the work of the colon, to get rid of stagnation due to the components included.

For the liver

Pixie is also known for the fact that it contains antioxidants. These substances, even in small quantities, help to cleanse the body of toxins and products of pathogens. This property helps to reduce the burden on the liver.

It is believed that the tansy can help men get rid of cirrhosis. At the same time it has no such effect on the female body. Also the plant is widely used in cirrhosis and allows you to reduce the risk of complications. Patients only need to take a decoction or infusion several times a day.

When hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids, according to folk healers, can also be cured with decoctions and infusions based on tansy. This is due to the fact that the plant includes components that have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

It is important that the plant should be used in the early stages. This will reduce the risk of complications and quickly enough to achieve recovery.

Cholecystitis

Pancreatic disorders, especially chronic cholecystitis, can also be treated with the help of tansy. The plant is included in the composition of medicines that can be bought in the pharmacy.

Also, the herb is used in folk medicine recipes for the preparation of healing decoctions and infusions. All of them help to relieve inflammation, relieve pain, restore and strengthen the immune system, improve the overall condition.

Before using remedies, it is necessary to consult with your doctor, who will determine the possibility of using such means and calculate the dosage.

From parasites and worms

Pixie also has antiparasitic properties. It helps to kill helminths and other parasites that can settle in the digestive tract or on the scalp of a person.

Worms enter the intestines by eating improperly cooked meat from infected animals or fish. They become attached to the intestinal mucosa and actively reproduce. To get rid of them, it is recommended to use enemas with decoction or infusion of tansy. They can also be consumed internally.

The plant is also used for the purpose of destroying lice that get on the scalp. For this purpose, decoctions or infusions are also used, with the help of which the hair is rinsed.

With furunculosis.

Pimson is also actively used for cosmetic purposes to get rid of pimples, boils. Means based on the plant are used externally to wipe the face. But you should not use solutions of strong concentration. The course of treatment lasts for 2 weeks.

Pimson, thanks to its properties, helps to reduce inflammation, so that boils and pimples are reduced in size, and over time completely disappear.

With prostatitis

As is known, the pistachio is used in the treatment of gynecological diseases in women. It is also actively used for the therapy of prostatitis due to the ability to reduce inflammation and have a positive effect on the urinary system.

The course of treatment with tansy should be combined with the intake of medicines. This will help to achieve a quicker recovery.

Thus, the plant is actively used in folk and traditional medicine. The properties and composition of tansy allow the use of remedies in various fields, including gynecology, gastroenterology and others. After a course of therapy, a significant improvement in the general state, the removal of unpleasant symptoms, improvement of metabolic processes is noted.

Application of tansy for bed bugs and other insects

The plant is known not only as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory. As the composition contains special substances, and tansy has a pronounced smell, it is also used as a remedy against bedbugs living in the apartment, cockroaches, mosquitoes, midges and other insects, which penetrate into the premises and significantly worsen human life.

The fact is that parasites have a rather sensitive sense of smell, which allows the use of tansy as a repellent. To chase away pests from your house or apartment, it is enough to place several bundles of the plant in the room.

Also a popular remedy is a mixture that is sprayed around the house. For its preparation, you will need 5 liters of water, a cup of dried flowers. Everything should be boiled and then cooled. Then strain the solution and use a sponge or a special sprayer to apply in the corners, walls.

Use bundles of the plant, according to many, is more convenient. It is enough to place them where insects can live. It is important to know that the plant does not destroy them, but only scares them away. Therefore, it is necessary to use other means that allow you to completely get rid of pests.

In order for tansy to bring results in the fight against bed bugs and other insects living in the apartment, you should know a few rules:

1. Find out how neglected the situation is. The plant will help only when the number of insects is small. But when their numbers increase, you will need to use more powerful means.
2. Pimson is not capable of killing insects. When its scent weakens, they take over new territories again and begin to actively reproduce.
3. After 60-70 hours after treating the room, even a strong smell cannot prevent pests from spreading around the apartment if they are hungry.

You should also take into account that tansy has no effect on the eggs of bed bugs and cockroaches. After the colony has left its habitat, after some time the parasites will reappear as a new generation hatches.

Oil of tansy: properties and application

One of the popular remedies is the oil of tansy. It is prepared with a glass of dried plant and 300 ml of sunflower oil. Everything is mixed and insist for several hours. The plant gives off its fragrance and all its useful properties. You can also buy it in the store.

The oil, like the herb, has many useful qualities:

1. Analgesic. It can be applied to bruises and to the skin when sprained.
2. Anti-inflammatory. The oil copes well with the inflammatory process on the skin. It is sufficient to apply to the affected areas. Already after a few minutes there will be a noticeable improvement.
3. Regenerating. The oil has the property to quickly heal wounds, cuts and can be used to treat various skin irritations.

It is also used to relieve swelling of soft tissues and for aromatherapy. A few drops are added to foot and hand baths. It is excellent for bathing children, helps to normalize sleep, soothe, relieve inflammation and irritation.

Types of medicinal compositions with tansy

On the basis of the plant, several different solutions can be prepared, which are used for internal or external use. They not only get rid of unpleasant symptoms, but can also be used in cosmetology.

Infusion

To prepare dried inflorescences of tansy in an amount of 5 grams pour a glass of boiling water. Infuse the solution until it cools. It is filtered, poured into a glass container and stored in the refrigerator.

The infusion in its pure form is used to kill worms as a solution for an enema. It is also used to treat purulent wounds. But in this case, the solution should be diluted with boiled water in the proportion one to one.

Tincture

Such a remedy has a wide range of applications. One of the advantages of tincture is its long storage. Even after several months, unlike solutions based on water, it does not lose its useful qualities. But it is important to keep in mind that you can not use the tincture to treat children and people who suffer or have suffered from alcoholism, because its composition includes alcohol.

To prepare a healing solution, you will need 120 ml of vodka and 25 grams of dried tansy, which should be crushed beforehand. Mix everything and insist in a dark place for 10 days. It is important to stir everything every day. When the tincture is ready, it must be filtered and stored in the refrigerator.

Decoction .

It is used to wash wounds in order to eliminate infectious lesions and relieve inflammation. But before you use the composition, you need to test for allergies. To do this, apply a small amount of broth on the skin at the elbow bend. After some time to evaluate the result. If irritation, rash or redness appeared on the skin, then it is better to refuse to use the solution.

Its preparation requires 5 grams of dried flowers and 500 ml of water. Everything should be mixed and put on a low heat. When the solution boils, remove it, cool and strain. Store the finished decoction in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Tea

A popular remedy based on tansy is also a tea. It can be consumed throughout the day. It helps to cope with stress, depression, normalize sleep, improve general condition and strengthen immunity.

Cooking tea is easy enough. All it takes is two teaspoons of dried flowers, pour a liter of boiling water over it and let it brew for 5-10 minutes, then pour it into cups. Add sugar or honey to taste.

Cosmetic Applications

Pimson is also widely used in cosmetology. Thanks to its properties, the plant has a positive effect on the skin and hair. All the constituent substances help to get rid of various rashes, such as acne, as well as to eliminate small wrinkles, restore the youthfulness of the skin, restore the structure of the hair and give them strength.

There are many recipes by which you can easily prepare cosmetics. The most popular are:

Whitening mask.

It is used to remove age spots and freckles, which not everyone likes. To create it, you will need 1 teaspoon of dried flowers of the plant and a glass of boiling water. All you need to combine, insist for 30 minutes. When the solution cools, strain. In the resulting infusion soak gauze, previously folded in 4-8 layers and apply to the face, leaving it for 15 minutes. During the whole procedure, regularly moisten the gauze. This decoction can also be frozen in a special form for ice. It is used for morning and evening rubbing. Such a procedure will not only improve the tone of the skin, but also whiten it.

Nourishing mask

Such a remedy will also help eliminate fine wrinkles, which are a major sign of aging skin. For its preparation, you will need a tablespoon of dried flowers of the herb. Pour them with a glass of boiling water, cover with a lid and leave for 30 minutes. The resulting solution should cool. After that, strain it. In a separate container, mix 4 large spoons of decoction of tansy, 1 teaspoon each of honey and cream with a high percentage of fat content. Also add cottage cheese in such an amount that the mass acquired the consistency of thick sour cream. Mix everything thoroughly and apply on your face for 15-20 minutes. Remove the mask with a cotton pad, which should be previously soaked in water. After the procedure, wash your hair with warm and then cold water.

Remedy for oily hair

Oily hair is quite a common problem. To eliminate it, you can use a recipe based on tansy. To prepare the remedy, you will need 1 tablespoon of flowers, pre-dried, and a glass of boiling water. Combine everything and leave it for 20 minutes. Strain the remedy before use. The resulting solution should be rubbed into the scalp before washing your hair. Rinse your hair with the rest of the solution. Use twice a week for 1.5 months. Pimson will normalize the sebaceous glands and restore the hair. Also such a decoction will eliminate and dandruff, as the plant has an antimicrobial action.

Infusion for hair growth

Infusion on the basis of tansy can be used not only to treat a number of diseases and eliminate unpleasant symptoms. Such a remedy is excellent for stimulating hair growth by improving the blood supply to the bulbs. To prepare the infusion is quite simple. To do this, you need to take 2 large spoons of the plant and pour them with a glass of boiling water. All insist in a closed container. After 4 hours, cool everything and strain. Rub the solution into the scalp. The course of therapy is one month.

Before using means on the basis of tansy is important to make sure there are no contraindications. Also, you should properly prepare and use all infusions and masks, which will avoid unpleasant consequences.

The effectiveness of the use of cosmetics prepared on the basis of tansy is noticeable already after a few days of application.

Can we give cinnamon to rabbits?

Those who breed rabbits, wonder whether it is possible to give the plant to animals, because it is rich in vitamins and other elements, useful not only for the human body.

Because of its smell, tansy is quite an attractive plant for rabbits. They eat it with pleasure. But large quantities cause intestinal disorders and intoxication in the animals.

The danger to the animals is freshly mowed tansy, as it also contains harmful substances. It is worth remembering that the herb is conditionally poisonous. The amount of poisonous substances in the composition decreases as the flowering period approaches.

It is recommended to give rabbits no more than one dried twig per day. To avoid harming the animal, the herb should be rinsed with water after picking and left to dry in a place where it is not exposed to direct sunlight. As the plant dries out, the amount of harmful substances in the plant decreases.

You should not introduce tansy into the diet until rabbits are four months old. It should also be excluded for pregnant and lactating females.

Proper use of tansy will eliminate the development of helminthiasis in rabbits and increase the immunity of animals.

Overdose and contraindications to use

Pixie is known not only as a useful plant, but also as a poisonous one. Improper preparation of decoctions and infusions and their use can lead to poisoning of the body. In order to reduce the risk of intoxication, it is important first of all to observe the dosage. In a day you can take no more than 250 grams of dried herbs. The exact dosage should be calculated by a doctor.

Unpleasant symptoms, which indicate poisoning of the body, occur already a couple of hours after the use of remedies based on firme. Among the signs is nausea, which is accompanied by vomiting. There is also diarrhea, combined with painful sensations in the stomach. Headaches and dizziness occur a few minutes after the first signs of poisoning.

The first thing to do is to flush the stomach and call an ambulance. While the doctors are on their way, you should take activated charcoal. You should not try to cope with intoxication, especially if the symptoms are quite pronounced, on your own, because this can lead to serious consequences.

Before using remedies on the basis of tansy also need to take into account that it has contraindications. It should not be used in the following cases:

• Age under 14 years of age;
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding period;
• diseases of the nervous system;
• diseases of the retina;
• heart disease.

Also, you should not use if you have an intolerance or allergic reaction to the plant, as it may lead to severe consequences.

But even in the absence of contraindications, you should use the plant for preparing healing solutions and treating various diseases with caution.

For many years, the tansy has been used not only in folk medicine, but also in traditional medicine. It has many useful properties. It can also be used in cosmetology for the preparation of facial masks and solutions for hair rinsing. But you should not abuse it. It is important to prepare all remedies correctly and take them, because an increased dosage can lead to poisoning of the body. Before using it, it is recommended to consult with a doctor, who will exclude the presence of contraindications and determine the right dosage.

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