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Useful properties and application the bulbs of the iris varieties


Description toffee

Iris includes 250 species that grow throughout Asia, Europe, Northern America and some parts of Africa. This is a unique perennial herb with powerful bulbotuberiferous rhizomes. They have two types of shoots – vegetative and generative. Flat ensiform leaves with a waxy coating collected upon the basis of the beautiful flowers a special fan-shaped beams.

In many species the stem leaves either a little, or not at all. Single flowers arranged in few-flowered inflorescences. They differ a fragrant aroma and elegant shape. The range of different colors includes a wide range from dazzling white to dark purple. Large flowers composed of six petaloid lobes of a typical perianth. Three outer lobe is always slightly down. The flower ovary is three-celled form, and the stem of the pistil few dissected into 3 lobes.

Irises bloom, usually starting in may and until mid-July. The period of life of each inflorescence about three days. The flower Bud is laid in the summer on the rhizome. The fruit of the plant is represented by a three-celled capsule. In one gram there are 16 seeds. Irises prefer to settle in open spaces, choosing the banks of the water bodies in the steppe zone and the desert.

The beneficial properties of the iris

In current medical practice to use multiple varieties of irises, including ornamental varieties of Florentine and German. The main raw materials of medicinal plants are considered rhizomes as their main active substance is a unique essential oil. The active component of this oil is represented by a ketone by the iron. The collection of rhizomes is carried out after planting in the third year. They should be washed in water, cleaned of lateral roots and aerial parts, dry thoroughly and store in closed jars.

The rhizomes contain large amounts of essential vitamin C, starch, special sugars and other nutrients. Aromatherapy exceptional iris root is highly valued as a mild sedative. The plant is often used as an excellent expectorant and laxative. Medicinal the decoction of the roots of iris promotes the resorption of dense tumors, to eliminate strong headaches, but also cure gastro-intestinal colic, bronchitis, sore throats and even pneumonia.

In modern cosmetology decoction is indicated foreffektivnogo ustraneniya vesnushek, pryshej, morshin, a takzhe perhoti. dannoe sredstvo ispolzuetsya pri silnom vypadenii volos. eto otlichnoe sredstvo dlya stimulirovaniya volos odnovremenno uvelichivaet ih gustotu i pridaet blesk.

krupnye listya irisa soderzhat solidnoe kolichestvo askorbinovoj kisloty. v indii izdavna kornevisha upotreblyaut kak vyazhushee i mochegonnoe sredstvo. a v nekotoryh evropejskih stranah do sih por upotreblyaut izmelchennye listya, blagodarya ih potogonnym svojstvam.

dokazano, chto iris pomimo efirnogo masla soderzhit izoflavonoidy, flavonoidy, glikozid iridin, karotinoidy, zhirnoe maslo, razlichnye organicheskie kisloty i dubilnye veshestva. on okazyvaet immunomoduliruushee, protivovospalitelnoe, protivoopuholevoe, antibakterialnoe, antimikoticheskoe, detoksikacionnoe, antioksidantnoe, antigelmintnoe,  gemostaticheskoe, vyazhushee, zharoponizhaushee, diureticheskoe, obsheukreplyaushee,  analgeziruushee, toniziruushee i rodovspomogatelnoe dejstvie.

primenenie irisa

v vide chudodejstvennyh nastoev rastenie upotreblyaut ot zubnoj boli i vodyanki. pri cinge naznachautsya razlichnye poloskaniya irisom. kornevisha vhodyat v sostav populyarnogo grudnogo chaya. sovremennye gomeopaticheskie sredstva na osnove predstavlennogo rasteniya naznachautsya dlya effektivnogo lecheniya slunnyh zhelez i vospalenij podzheludochnoj zhelezy.

dlya prigotovleniya nastoya potrebuetsya stakan kipyatka na 15 grammov syrya. vnutr dannoe sredstvo mozhno prinimat do 6 raz v sutki po 1 st. l. sushenye korni irisa schitautsya velikolepnym otharkivaushim i krovoochishaushim sredstvom. pomimo etogo ono otlichaetsya moshnym mochegonnym effektom. ego naznachaut pri papillomatoze mochevogo puzyrya i sereznyh anacidnyh gastritov.

chtoby prigotovit otvar iz irisa, neobhodimo vzyat 1 ch. l. poroshka izmelchennyh kornevish i zalit ih 300 ml kipyashej vody. provarit smes na dovolno slabom ogne, obyazatelno pod kryshkoj ne menee 5 minut. zatem sredstvo sleduet nastaivat v teple okolo dvuh chasov. posle procezhivaniya poluchennym otvarom rekomenduetsya poloskat gorlo i rotovuu polost pri anginah i stomatitah. dlya izbavleniya ot dlitelno nezazhivaushih ran i troficheskih yazv etim zamechatelnym sredstvom ih mozhno protirat.

pri kashle, bolyah v zhkt, prostudah, a takzhe pri rake mochevogo puzyrya i polipah pokazan priem otvara vnutr v teplom vide po polstakana. pri nejrodermitah i oprelostyah rekomenduetsya prisypat porazhennye uchastki kozhi poroshkom iz kornevish irisa.

celebnaya nastojka iz irisa gotovitsya v techenie dvuh nedel iz sootnosheniya 1 chast kornevish, kotorye melko izmelcheny, i 10 chastyah obychnoj vodki. pri narusheniyah krovoobrasheniya, pri silnyh bolyahand constant cramps in the stomach can take 20 or 30 drops a day at least three times a day. The tincture should be diluted in a small amount of water. This remedy is also indicated for the treatment of chronic lung ailments.

Alcohol-water extract from rhizomes of the medicinal ironyh actively inhibits the development of tubercle bacilli. Essential oil plants used in perfumery and aromatherapy. Fantastic aroma of the oil gives a feeling of comfort and harmony, it enhances the mood and helps with nervous disorders. Various creams based on the iris oil can boast a powerful regenerating effect, simultaneously they make the skin soft and velvety.


Bulbs iris

Bulbous iris has an interesting cycle of development similar to the period of development of tulips. In a temperate climate can plant bulbs in the fall. They take root quickly at low temperatures and sprout in early spring. After flowering formed subsidiary of the onion. As a rule, it always happens in the summer. By digging each bulb often has a 3 leaf Bud. When Snina frosty winter is not necessary to cover a planting of iris. In the absence of snow it is desirable to insulate them with a layer of dry leaves.


Iris drops

Wonderful iris eye drops are a special preparation. Transparent liquid is yellow because it contains a special aqueous polyvinylpyrrolidone solution and gentamicin sulfate. These fabulous drops are quite pronounced bactericidal effect. They are destructive for many gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Among them you can include the dangerous Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

This product has a regenerating and prolonging properties. When special installations in the conjunctival cavity drops are absorbed across the mucosa of the conjunctiva. They can easily penetrate into the intraocular environment through the cornea. Thus guaranteed the necessary concentration of the drug in each eye. Ironie drops provide an excellent antibacterial effect in case of serious lesions of the cornea and conjunctiva.

The main indications for the use of the drug not only treatment but also prevention of keratitis, conjunctivitis, blepharitis and iridocyclitis all dogs and cats.

Essential oil of iris

Healing essential oil is extracted from the dried orris roots. The plant is subjected to a special extraction method. Essential oil hasyellowish-brown color and sweet flavor. It includes more than 140 unique components. These include geraniol, stearopten, linalool, leopen, Betulinol, betulin, methyl salicylate, iron, ketones, benzaldehyde, and acids such as salicylic, lauric, oleic, stearic, palmitic, and others. Iris essential oil is only applied topically for pain relief, relaxation and relaxation.

The seeds of iris

Seeds plants are easy to germinate if planting in the ground. The best germination usually occurs in fresh seeds. They are often used for making delicious drink, which is able to replace a regular black coffee. In addition, the seeds are an excellent tool for the unique flavor of various spirits.

Growing iris

Choosing the runway, pay attention to the protection from the wind and water stagnation. A large part of the day should be Sunny. The land should be fertile with the content of humus or compost and add some bone meal. Cut of the roots should be white and clean, without any visible damage and stains. Irises are planted at a distance of 30 cm from each other. The top layer should always be loose and breathable.

2-3 years of planted telenok appear lush bushes of green leaves sword-shaped form. Then formed a solid stalks, which will have up to 7 of fine buds. Watering before flowering a prerequisite. Faded flowers should be immediately removed. After flowering, the peduncles recommended to cut.

Varieties and types of iris

Irises vary in the richness of tones and duration of flowering. This plant boasts a large variety of grades and

Bearded iris. This variety is considered the most popular garden irises. The bottom of the outside of the petals is decorated with special strips of hair that strongly stand out against the background of contrasting color. Light-loving bearded irises come in short, medium and krupnomery. Their height may vary from to 70 cm

Siberian iris. A habitat is a huge territory, from the North of Italy and to the pristine lake Baikal. Populations of plants are also found in the Komi Republic, in the Caucasus and Northern Turkey. Rhizome Siberian iris at the top is the brown remains of leaf sheaths. Branched stem has several amplexicaul leaves. Beautiful flowers are on unequal stalks. In the small box located light grey seeds.

IrisDutch. This perennial has a special underground organ, which holds stocks of substances instead of rhizomes. Annually formed a few daughter bulbs. Sturdy leafy stems reach a height of 80 cm On the stem are usagenote dense leaves. Flower color can be as plain or two-tone. This variety is considered heat-and requires winter shelter from the cold and wind.

Iris dwarf. This species grows well in dry feather-grass and gramineous steppes. He's also happy to settle in rocky calcareous slopes, solonetz and Sands. The height of this perennial plant is not more than 15 cm basal leaves and bluish color. Length of peduncle up to 3 cm flowering dwarf iris in early may. It tolerates dryness.

Iris marsh. It may often reach one meter in height. Beautiful Golden-yellow flowers with brown streaks. Blooms of this unique variety in may and June. This plant is considered to be heat-loving and winter-hardy, it prefers direct sunlight. In the wild swamp iris chooses floodplains and various shore waters. It can often be found in Europe, Siberia, the far East, in China and Japan.

Iris xiphoid. This plant is a late blooming species. The height of the narrow leaves do not exceed 40cm. Flat flowers have a short internal and a rather wide outer petals. The average height of the stems is not more than 70 cm In natural conditions always blooms from mid-July to mid-August. Xiphoid iris with a special thickened rhizome is found in Korea, China and Japan.

Contraindications iris

The main contraindication to the use of the plant is the only individual intolerance to the components.