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The beneficial properties of essential oils and recipes to use Cassia aquifolium


Botanical characteristics of Cassia aquifolium

Cassia – shrub, is a perennial plant and related to legumes. In height it does not exceed 1 meter. The root of the plant is dark brown, weak, with few branches. For branched and long stems are the leaves with the thorns and stipules. The flowers of Cassia irregular shape, consisting of 5 petals and 10 stamens. The fruit of Cassia – Bob, slightly curved, in length amounting to 6 cm On outer side of Bob see the outlines of the chambers with the seeds. Inside Bob are flat yellow seeds.

Flowering plants begins in June and lasts until autumn, but ripening takes place in October.

Cassia is very common in the tropics of Africa and in the deserts and semi-deserts. The plant is cultivated in Egypt, India, Central Asia, the Crimea and Pakistan.


Useful properties of Cassia aquifolium

Cassia contains organic acids, flavonoids, ash, macro - and microelements, such as chromium, copper, zinc and others. In the leaves of Cassia contains kirillovyh alcohol.

Cassia has a laxative and diuretic properties. The preparations of this plant stimulate the appetite. The main active principle of Cassia are antraglikozidy that improves motor function of the colon. Cassia has a mild choleretic and antitoxic properties, so it is used by people with impaired function of the gall bladder and liver. Drugs Cassia is recommended for fissures of the anus, anal fistula and anorectal abscess and hemorrhoids.

Due to its numerous beneficial properties, Cassia is used for constipation, skin diseases, edema and glaucoma.


Essential oil Cassia aquifolium

Essential oil of Cassia obtained by steam distillation from the leaves, bark or twigs of plants. This oil has a bactericidal, astringent and expectorant action. Using the oil of Cassia can normalize digestion, eliminate spasms in the intestines. Essential oil Cassia take as an anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, carminative and Antirheumatic agents.

The oil of this medicinal plant prevents the accumulation of extra pounds, but also it improves the regeneration of the skin, makes it elastic, nourishes skin cells and hair follicles.

Essential oil of Cassia is a powerful aphrodisiac.

Oil of Cassia is used for fevers, nausea, depression, stress, bites from wasps and bees, nervous exhaustion, and colds.In addition to these diseases, the oil of this plant helps with skin inflammations. Thanks to its strong antibacterial properties, oil of Cassia is added in the rinse for the mouth.

As the oil is toxic and can irritate the mucous membranes and sensitive skin, it must be used with caution.

The use of Cassia aquifolium

For medicinal purposes use the leaves of Cassia and its fruits (rarely). The leaves of Cassia are part of the tea against hemorrhoids or laxative tea. Cassia is used as a narcotic and hypnotic. This plant is used for carbon monoxide poisoning. Large doses of Cassia help with schizophrenia. Tincture Cassia destroys the tubercle Bacillus and various viruses.

Cassius has one distinctive feature, which is as follows: the application is establishing a chair. It also normalizes the biliary function of the liver. Cassia used by surgeons before surgery or after surgery on the atony of the colon.

Protivogemorroidalnyj tea. To prepare it, you need to take the leaves of Cassia, buckthorn bark, coriander fruit, grass, yarrow, and licorice root in equal amounts. Now one tablespoon of the collection pour a glass of boiling water and infuse for 20 minutes. Strain the finished tea, it is taken before bedtime 100-200 ml.

Laxative infusion of Cassia. Take 1 tablespoon of herbs Cassia and pour 200 ml of boiling water. Leave to infuse for 4 hours. Accept the finished vehicle after straining. Infusion should drink at night in small SIPS.


Contraindications to the use of Cassia aquifolium

Not long to apply the products of Cassia, as they can be addictive the body. Pregnant women and nursing mothers are strictly forbidden to take drugs from this plant. If the person has diarrhea, acute inflammation of the small or large intestine, then it is also contraindicated preparations of Cassia. If there are signs of individual intolerance Cassia does not apply.