Solyanka hill: medicinal properties and contraindications

Quite often plants that grow in adverse conditions have medicinal properties. Such herbs include hills saltwort, a shrub with a spherical shape. It is a natural hepatoprotector, a member of the Amaranth family. The plant began to be studied in the early XX century, although in Siberia it was actively used before.

Chemical Composition

Saltwort Hill grows in depleted dry soil. Despite this, the composition contains a large number of useful substances:

1. Flavonoids. Compounds of this group have a positive effect on heart function. The medicinal plant contains quartzetin and tricin. Isoramnetin and rutin are also present in the natural medicine.
2. Carotenoids. Substances help to improve the body's defenses.
3. Amino acids. Thanks to the content of glycine and betaine, the nervous system strengthens.
4. Glycosides. The intake of these substances in the body helps to better tolerate stress.
5. Saponins. Together with carotenoids, they strengthen the immune system and help get rid of edema by eliminating excess fluid.
6. Vitamin E. An antioxidant that neutralizes harmful toxins.
7. Micro-, macro-elements. The mineral composition is represented by silicon, iron, and phosphorus. Potassium and copper are also present in the composition. Such a complex increases the density of bone tissue, is necessary for normal heart function.
8. Phytosterols and gamma-linolenic acid. These substances accelerate metabolism.
9. Phenyldicarboxylic acids. Penetrating into the body, they show themselves as antibacterial and anti-inflammatory substances.
10. Complex polysaccharides. Inulin and manana, which are present in the composition, help to reduce weight and normalize blood sugar levels. These substances restore intestinal microflora.
11. Alkaloids. There are few of them in the plant, so they do not have a special effect on the human body, they can slightly lower blood pressure. They are extracted from hydrochloric acid and directed to the production of readily soluble hydrochloride salts.

Given the rich composition of hydrochloride, it is recommended to use it in combination with other means for the treatment of liver diseases and for preventive purposes. The plant has unique therapeutic properties, which are due to the content of a whole complex of useful substances.

How it looks and where it grows

Thin leaves of semi-cylindrical shape are colored light green and covered with a layer of bristles. The branches are intertwined, so the hodgepodge looks like a ball. At first they are soft, but gradually they become woody. Thanks to its long root, the annual plant is held in sandy soil and gets the moisture it needs to grow.

Flowering begins in July and lasts until September, then the plant becomes prickly and enters the fruiting phase. The flowers are small, white-green or white-pink, and the salted seeds are also small in size. Because, deprived of its "anchorage," the plant moves under the influence of the wind, it is called a tumbleweed.

In height, hillside saltwort grows up to 100 cm. Herbaceous annual widespread in Eurasia, Africa, North America and Central Asia, in the Far East, is found in the Baikal region, Siberia. The plant can be found in Kazakhstan and the lower reaches of the Volga. In Altai, entire plantations are sown and the resulting raw material is used for industrial purposes. Solyanka is sold in pharmacies in the form of dietary supplements and herbs for the preparation of folk medicine.

Gathering and storage

The raw material is collected before flowering with sharp scissors or a knife. To protect the skin from thorns, be sure to wear thick gloves. Green shoots are left in a cool room with good ventilation and without access to light. Dried grass is crushed and distributed in paper bags.

For the preparation of medicines is recommended to use specimens collected in places of natural growth. Shelf life of raw materials is 18-24 months at acceptable temperatures (not exceeding +25 ° C). The place selected for storage should not be high humidity and stagnant air.

Therapeutic properties of hollandaise

The cells of the liver are constantly involved in labor-intensive work, without their participation no metabolic process takes place. Hepatocytes serve as a barrier to the penetration of dangerous substances into the body. Toxins pass through them like a filter. Liver cells neutralize and inactivate these substances.

Regular intake of large amounts of toxins into the body exposes hepatocytes to pathological changes at the structural level. As a result, liver cell function is impaired, and many of them are completely destroyed. As the number of hepatocytes decreases, the effectiveness of the protective function decreases. It is possible to help the body by using hepatoprotectors, mostly natural ones. In medicine, herbs are used to make ⅔ of such remedies.

The health benefits of hilly hodgepodge:

1. Antioxidant action. The plant has a positive effect on liver cells. Due to the content of gamma-linolenic acid, there is a strengthening of cell membranes, increases antioxidant activity within cells.
2. Regenerative. Stimulated liver metabolism, hepatocytes are restored.
3. Biliary and bile-forming. Bile formation and outflow disorders are eliminated or become less pronounced.
4. Detoxification. There is a stimulation of the activity of cell enzymes, which protect the body from free radicals and contribute to detoxification of the liver. The organ is cleared of toxic substances, cholesterol, carcinogens.
5. Protective. Full functioning of the liver is restored, the condition of the ornan is improved, protection from negative internal and external influences is provided.
6. Anti-inflammatory. Inflammation in the liver is eliminated.
7. Regulation of fat metabolism. The constituents of the plant help to get rid of metabolic disorders and accordingly reduce weight.

Hodgepodge is useful not only for the liver. Therapeutic properties are manifested in the digestive, genitourinary and cardiovascular systems. Means on its basis improve the condition of the whole body and contribute to improving the quality of life.

The diuretic properties are due to the content of betaine and phytosterols, these substances have a protective function, preventing deleterious effects on liver cells.

Flavonoids help to eliminate disorders in the cardiovascular system. Vascular walls become more elastic, their permeability increases. These substances have antioxidant activity and prevent premature aging, their action is enhanced by tocopherol (vitamin E).

Results:

• Restore the function and structure of the liver, protection from harmful influences;
• Restoration of intestinal microflora;
• Strengthening of the heart and blood vessels, reducing the risk of blockages;
• Increase the body's defenses;
• elimination of inflammatory processes;
• Improvement of the state of a hangover syndrome;
• help the body to fight alcohol intoxication;
• normalization of sugar levels, removal of harmful cholesterol;
• rejuvenation of skin cells;
• improvement of vision;
• Acceleration of metabolism, breakdown of excess fats;
• removal of harmful substances from the body;
• Strengthening of bone tissue;
• beneficial effects on the kidneys and stomach, reducing the risk of ulcers.

Indications for use of Salsola cholmova
Medicines prepared on the basis of the plant are recommended to take in such cases:

1. Diseases of the liver and cardiovascular system (use in combination with other drugs).
2. Metabolic disorders.
3. Dysbacteriosis.
4. The need to undergo long-term treatment with hepatotoxic compounds.
5. Regular exposure to polluted air and water in metropolitan areas.
6. Congenital diseases associated with abnormalities at the genetic level and the risk of developing pathological processes in the liver.
7. Alcohol abuse, smoking, undergoing treatment for alcoholism.
8. Taking contraceptives with hormones, male infertility of certain types while undergoing hormonal therapy.
9. Reduced immunity.
10. Regular adverse effects of hazardous substances at work in hazardous industries.
11. Intoxication due to long-term treatment with potent drugs.
12. Contact with biological materials during professional activities.
13. Detection of hepatitis B or C in family members.
14. Pathological processes in the stomach and intestines.
15. Diabetes mellitus, obesity, pancreatic diseases.
16. Frequent consumption of coffee and food harmful for the liver.
17. Predisposition to form gallbladder and kidney stones.

Also:

• glaucoma, decreased visual acuity;
• anemia;
• menopause;
• chronic fatigue syndrome;
• fibroid;
• skin diseases;
• osteoporosis.

Despite the great benefit of hillside, the plant is used only in conjunction with other remedies. Self-application is not effective enough for severe diseases and conditions.

For women

Due to the high content of copper and iron, rutin, restores the full process of hematopoiesis, so remedies based on hodgepodge recommended to use with abundant menstruation. Silicon and other minerals help strengthen bones, which is very important in adulthood. As a result of Horses Salt application improves the well-being during menopause. Notes the benefits and with benign tumor formations. Natural remedies are effective for uterine fibroids and the prevention of fibroids.

For men

Hodgepodge is recommended for use in infertility. Receipt of natural remedies is combined with hormones. Medicines based on this herb are also suitable for the prevention of osteoporosis in older men.

For children.

Sometimes hill hodgepodge is treated for children over 6 years of age. Means are used in reduced dosages - no more than 1 tsp. medication. The effectiveness is noted in intestinal dysbacteriosis and acetonic crisis.

When losing weight.

Because the constituents of the plant remove harmful cholesterol, contribute to the normalization of lipid metabolism and metabolism, excess weight is lost. In the process of weight loss develop additional effects, such as laxative and diuretic. In addition, the decoction is useful for the intestines, restores microflora, as a result of which food is fully digested.

The herb can be used pure or as part of other herbs (chicory and dandelion root, elderflower, goosefoot, angelica, rose hips, mother-oil, abalone, plantain, strawberry, fucus bubblewort). To get the maximum effect, you need to ensure adequate sleep and rest, proper nutrition and optimal exercise.

Saltwort in folk medicine

By pharmacopoeial plants hillscomb does not apply, yet its therapeutic properties are pronounced. In folk medicine, it is actively used for therapeutic and preventive purposes.

Infusion for hepatitis

Natural medicine from hodgepodge alleviates the course of hepatitis and thereby helps the patient to feel better. The remedy is effective for all forms of the disease. The infusion is taken regardless of what caused the poisoning (pharmacy medicines, alcohol or toxic compounds). The therapeutic liquid is used in combination with other means for hepatitis C.

For therapeutic and preventive purposes, an infusion prepared according to this recipe is used:

1. Plant raw materials are crushed beforehand (2 tbsp.) and pour boiling water (1 tbsp.).
2. The container is covered and left for 30 minutes.
3. This liquid is used strained before a meal.

The dosage - ¼ tbsp., frequency of use - 3 p / d.

Herbal tea and tincture for liver disease

To restore the structure of the liver and purify the organ, various remedies are used from hilly hodgepodge, prepare medicines for cirrhosis and obesity of the liver, use them as part of comprehensive therapy and for prevention. Such remedies are also effective after taking antibiotics. The extract is recommended for withdrawal syndrome associated with alcoholism. For the liver are useful collections of hodgepodge, milk thistle, trutovik.

Phyto tea .
The remedy with the addition of blueberry shoots helps the liver to perform its functions and maintains the health of the organ:

• Filter packs (2 pieces) are poured with boiling water (1 tbsp;)
• Insist in a sealed container for 30 minutes;
• At one time drink ¼ tbsp. therapeutic liquid.

The course - 30 days, the frequency of use - 3 p./d., the time of reception - before eating.

Tincture from withdrawal syndrome

From intoxication of the body with alcohol prepare the following tincture:

1. Chopped herb (1 tbsp) is mixed with diluted alcohol (100 ml).
2. Medicinal raw materials are insisted in a glass jar in a cool place protected from light.
3. Within 2 weeks the jar is shaken regularly.
4. Immediately before taking the drug diluted with water (20 drops of tincture requires 100 ml of boiled liquid).

Frequency of use - 3 p./day, single dose - 20 drops. The remedy is used until visible results (5-7 days).

Such a tincture is effective not only in withdrawal syndrome, but also in various liver diseases, hormonal disorders, stimulation of bile secretion. In the finished product, the ethanol content is minimal, so intoxication is excluded.

Infusion for diabetes.

The medicine promotes the rapid breakdown of sugars, which are contained in the consumed products. Components such as inulin and mannose replace sucrose and starch, so hodgepodge is one of the elements of diet therapy for diseases, the development of which leads to violations of insulin production.

You can use the medicinal plant in the form of an extract. The single dose is 10 ml, the frequency of use is 3 p./day before eating. Such a remedy helps to normalize blood sugar.

To improve the condition in general, take an infusion prepared according to the following recipe:

• in a thermos combine the crushed herb (1 tbsp.) and hot water (1 tbsp.);
• The contents of the thermos infused for 2 hours;
• The liquid is taken strained 3 p./day.

Single dose - 1 tbsp. infusion, recommended time of application - before a meal.

Herbal collection of cholelithiasis

If you combine the intake of tocopherol (vitamin E) and ascorbic acid, the process of dissolving salt deposits will start. Since hill hodgepodge contains tocopherols, it is included in the herbal collection for gallbladder.

The composition of the herbal collection:

• Echinacea purpurea (flowers), black currant (leaves) - 2 parts of each ingredient;
• rosehip (root) - 1 part;
• halved 1 part of halter.

Preparation of infusion to dissolve stones:

1. The mixture of herbs (1 tbsp) pour boiling water (500 ml).
2. Insist in a closed container for 30 minutes.
3. The infusion is strained, boiled water is poured into the container, increasing the total volume of liquid up to 500 ml.
4. The resulting infusion is drunk during the day in small doses.

To turn stones into sand and remove them from the body, the infusion is used for a long period of time (about 6 months). Within 30 days, the remedy is prepared daily, then take a break for a week and repeat the course.

Medicine for pancreatitis

The plant is also used to treat other diseases of the pancreas, because the constituent substances have a positive effect on it. Betaine promotes a choleretic effect, helps to establish the functioning of the gallbladder.

Decoction with anti-inflammatory effect on the digestive system:

1. Raw materials (2 tbsp.) are combined with boiling liquid (1 tbsp.).
2. The container is placed on the stove and at minimum heat boil the herb for 10 minutes.
3. After 40 minutes the cooled decoction is strained.

Dosage - 1 tbsp, frequency - 3 p./d., time of application - after eating.

Decoction from inflammation

Inflammatory processes are stopped by the use of a special decoction:

1. To the chopped herb (30 g) add water (250 ml), the container is placed on the stove.
2. At minimum heat, the temperature of the liquid is brought to 60-70 ° C.
3. These values are maintained until half of the added water has evaporated.
4. Separately draw cold water and add ice to it.
5. The vessel with the drug is kept in cold water until a temperature of 25-30 ° C (with this approach, bioactive substances are not destroyed, and are preserved in their entirety).
6. Eat 30 minutes after taking the strained broth.

Single dose - 50-60 ml, the frequency of application - 3 p / d.

Infusion to stimulate appetite

The medicine is prepared according to this recipe:

1. Shredded plant (30 g) is poured into a saucepan and pour boiling water (250 ml).
2. Insist under a closed lid and a thick blanket for 2 hours.
3. The liquid is taken before eating. The dosage is 1-2 tbsp.

Universal remedy for the treatment

Such an infusion can be used for many diseases:

1. In a thermos, combine and mix the herb (40-50 g) with boiling water (250 ml).
2. After 4-6 hours, the concentrated remedy is strained and used for treatment.

Dosage for the treatment of dropsy, urolithiasis and elimination of problems with urination - ¼ tbsp., in the elderly and children - 1 tsp. Dosage for the treatment of glaucoma, preventive use to reduce the risk of myocardial and vascular damage, osteoporosis development - 1 tbsp. before a meal.

Horseradish extract for tumors of reproductive organs

The medicine in this form can be bought in the pharmacy (liquid, capsules, tablets) or prepared yourself at home.

Water-alcohol infusion is prepared as follows:

1. Grinded plant raw materials (30 g) pour vodka (100 ml) or diluted alcohol (alcohol concentration - 25%).
2. Close the jar and leave for 2 weeks in a dark place, remembering to shake its contents periodically.

Dosage - 20 drops + 1 tsp. sea buckthorn oil. Frequency of use - 3 p / d., time of application - before a meal (eat after 30 minutes).

Types of medicinal compositions

Medicines from hilly saltwort are available in pharmacies in the form of pellets, tinctures, extracts, as well as in the form of dietary supplements. From dried shoots you can prepare a useful drink yourself. Dried raw material in alternative medicine is the basis for tea, decoction, infusion and healing tincture. In addition to the stems, the roots and leaves are used.

Infusion .

Based on the roots.
Ingredients:

• boiling water - 200 ml;
• Crushed root - 20 g.

The ingredients are combined in a ratio of 1:10, leave to infuse for 2 hours. Strain the medication used for 3 p./d. Daily dosage - 1 tbsp. Remarked the effectiveness of therapeutic liquid for impaired urination and the removal of sand.

Based on the stems and leaves
Ingredients:

• Crushed raw materials - 1 tbsp;
• Cold water - 4 tbsp.

The herb is poured into a jar and pour water. The container for 8 hours left in a dry place, then the contents poured into a saucepan, put on the stove and bring to a boil. The pot is wrapped in a thick towel to infuse for 2 hours. The strained universal remedy is suitable for the treatment and prevention. Before using, the liquid is heated a little, because it is recommended to take it warm. The dosage is 70 ml, the frequency of application - 3 p./d., the time of reception - a quarter of an hour before a meal.

Tincture

Ingredients:

• Raw materials - 1 tbsp;
• vodka - 100 ml.

Jar with the ingredients for 14 days put in a cupboard, be sure to shake the contents from time to time. In ½ cup dilute 20 drops of tincture. It is enough to take such a solution 3 p./d. from vegetovascular dystonia, hormonal disorders, alcohol poisoning. The tincture treats the heart, cleanses the blood vessels.

Decoction

Ingredients:

• Crushed shoots - 1.5 tbsp (1 tbsp for preventive purposes);
• Boiled water - 200 ml (250 ml for the prevention).

In a saucepan pour the raw material warm liquid and bring to a boil over low heat. To preserve the valuable substances, the broth is boiled for a maximum of 5 minutes. The strained liquid is taken after eating. The dosage - 1 tbsp, the frequency of use - 3 p / d.

Tea

Ingredients:

• herb - 1 tbsp;
• Boiling water - 250 ml.

Hill salt infuse on boiling water for a quarter of an hour. The container is closed with a lid. Tea is useful for diabetes. Allowed dosage - 4 tbsp./d. If desired, you can use with honey or combine with blueberry shoots in a ratio of 1:1, increasing the total amount of raw materials to 2 tbsp. drink with blueberries take less often - up to 3 times / day for ¼ tbsp. The course - 1 month.

Tableted form

As an alternative to restore the full function of the gallbladder, you can buy tablets. Preparations of hollandaise in this form accelerate the metabolism and reduce weight in the presence of extra kilograms. To lose weight, the remedy is taken 3 p./d. Single dosage - 2 tablets. Course duration is from 1 to 2 months. The maximum number of courses per year - 2.

Not always the reception of such funds is associated with a desire to become slim at any cost, sometimes it is a necessity caused by health problems. Hodgepodge in tablets is the most convenient way to reduce weight. In addition to bringing the body in order, there are additional effects - the normalization of fat and lipid metabolism.

Application in cosmetology

Hill salt is added to shampoos, creams, lotions. Products containing this ingredient promote healing of wounds, getting an even and permanent tan, clearing the skin of acne, pimples and scars. Such products help to extend the youthfulness of the skin and strengthen hair follicles.

Bath with extracts of Salsola hillside

Revitalizing bath is taken by adding 2-3 tsp of dry extract in water. The result restores damaged skin, has a toning effect, restores the necessary level of moisture. Since the product in the form of dry extract has disinfectant and antimicrobial properties, it eliminates irritation. The skin on elbows and knees is softened, and the antioxidant activity of the cells is activated.

Product for external use on the skin and hair rinse

Ingredients:

• root - 3 tbsp (pre-crushed);
• Water - 250 ml.

The root is boiled at minimum heat for half an hour. Use the prepared product at room temperature to treat the skin. Affected areas are wiped with absorbent cotton. Also decoction rinse clean hair, so you can get rid of hair loss.

Contraindications for use

The plant is non-toxic, but contraindications are provided for all medicinal compositions. Limitations to the use of hollandaise are presented in the form of a ban on the treatment and prevention in the following cases:

1. Allergy due to hypersensitivity to the components, intolerance of certain substances.
2. Age less than 6 years (under 18 years of age is used only for dysbacteriosis and with acetonic crisis).
3. The period of carrying the baby and breastfeeding.
4. Phenylketonuria.
5. Gallstone and urolithiasis in the period of aggravation, detection of large stones.
6. Certain diseases of the cardiovascular system.

At the medical institute in Vitebsk, animal studies were conducted in laboratories to determine the possible toxic properties and dosage that posed a danger to humans. A concentrated remedy was used (500 times the allowable therapeutic dose per 1 kg of human body weight), but no signs of intoxication were observed.

Despite the great usefulness of the plant and its long use in medicine, the consultation of the attending physician is a prerequisite before starting treatment. Solyanka hillside is still missing from the state register of herbal medicines, although many scientific studies have been conducted confirming the usefulness of plant raw materials.

Solyanka can both enhance and weaken the effect of some drugs, so there should be a doctor's control. It may be necessary to reduce the dosage of other drugs when administering medicines based on halothorax. It is forbidden to make decisions on your own in such cases.

Despite the absence of serious side effects and contraindications, the recommended dosages should be strictly adhered to. The constituents of organic raw materials do not accumulate in the body, but when used in large quantities, there is a risk of allergic reactions, even if they were not previously observed.

The course begins with a single application of the drug, monitoring the reaction of the body. Having excluded a possible allergy, the drug is continued with the suggested regimen. Abuse can cause allergy symptoms, such as redness of the skin, rashes, itching.

Increasing the effectiveness of drugs based on hodgepodge

Even potent herbal compositions, when applied alone, are not able to cope with the disease. For this reason, they are always combined with pharmacy remedies. The optimal complex and dosages are selected by the doctor.

Also, to get the best possible results, you need to review your lifestyle. During treatment of the liver and other organs and systems, negative influences must be excluded. All forces should be directed to the restoration of the damaged parts of the body. If possible, it is necessary to eliminate the factors that provoked the disease. To enhance the therapeutic effect, it is necessary to observe the following rules:

1. Correct dietary habits. Exclude from the diet harmful products that increase the load on the organs and the body as a whole. It is recommended to adhere to a balanced diet. Diet and options for the daily menu is made together with specialists (internist, hepatologist). It is unacceptable to eat fast food, smoked meats, food with high fat content and spicy additives.
2. Do not drink alcohol in any form. Both strong and low-alcohol drinks, foods containing alcohol (for example, candy) are forbidden.
3. Give up coffee or at least drink it less often and in small amounts.
4. Stop smoking.
5. Increase physical activity. Lifestyle should be active enough, including fitness and other types of activities that provide a moderate level of exertion.
6. Take additional steps to normalize cholesterol levels in the blood.
7. Eliminate toxic effects on the body.

Phytopreparations act differently, the principle of the therapeutic effect in damaged areas is fundamentally different. These are not pharmacy drugs, the effect of which can develop in the short term. The intake of natural medicines from hillside hodgepodge should be long-term. Basically, the first changes are noticeable in a few weeks after the start of treatment or prevention.

The process of recovery of damaged structures is slow, but with the right approach is successful. The changes occur smoothly, a gentle resumption of functions is carried out.

Saltwort belongs to the effective plants. Nature offers many options for healing the body without synthetic compounds, you only need to know how to use them correctly. Raw materials are affordable and have a wide range of action, thanks to which the treatment of a particular organ or system improves the overall condition of the body. Side effects do not develop, contraindications to a minimum. With a reasonable approach, hollandaise is absolutely safe and suitable for use as a supplement to the diet.