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Rhodiola rosea

Useful properties and application of infusion and tincture of Rhodiola rosea


Botanical characteristics of Rhodiola rosea

Rhodiola rosea is an herbaceous perennial plant, growing not higher than half a meter. The plant has a thick and powerful rhizome and fleshy roots. On erect stems, are Cup-shaped leaves that are at the top of the stem is painted in dark green. At the top of the stem is the apical inflorescence. The leaves are sessile, can be form of an ellipse or oblong. On the edges of the leaves have unequal teeth. Flowers of Rhodiola are gay. Small yellow flowers are collected in corymbose inflorescence.

Fruit Rhodiola leaflet, the color of which is red and yellow-green. The plant blooms from June to August. The fruits ripen in August.

The plant is found in stony places, in the plain tundra, on rocks, on the shore of a mountain river and the stream. Rhodiola grows in Russia, Eastern Kazakhstan and in Siberia.


Reproduction Rhodiola rosea

Radiolo most often propagated by seeds. Sowing the seeds produced either in late autumn or winter. Seeds are sown in a box of nutritious soil, which easily penetrated the air. At the bottom of the box is expanded clay. In the soil, pour a weak solution of potassium permanganate and a little compacted. Next, evenly spread distribute the plants seeds, slightly pressing them. On top of the seed is poured sand layer of 2 mm. on Top of the box throw the tape and make a box on the balcony (to the garden). In March, the box should be moved to a warm place, well covered. After a couple of days appear shoots. Now tape remove and water the seedlings gently and slowly. Transplant seedlings are doing when they will be 2 true leaves. The transplant is carried out by a match, where you need to make the hole and the match to pry the plant along with piece of land and move to a new hole.

Rodiola can be propagated by division of rhizomes. This requires plants that are at least 2 years and whose roots weigh at least 30 grams. The rhizome is divided into 2 parts, and the cut is treated with ash. Prepared the rhizomes are planted in prepared holes in which there is already mold in the amount of 900 grams. On top of the rhizomes is also sprinkled compost or humus, but kidney regeneration needs to be on the surface. A little watering of the roots, do mulching with peat.


Useful properties of Rhodiola

Rhodiola has many useful properties, for example, it improves the heart and increases blood pressure, promotes the release of bile. In the roots of plantscontains substances, which are used to stop bleeding and restore body strength after the great fatigue. Radiolo used as an excellent tonic and sedative.

Rhodiola is used for poor appetite, disruption of metabolism and inflammation of all kinds. And preparations of Rhodiola is used as an antipyretic or anti-Allergy agent. Manufacturers advertise treat acute and chronic radiation damage, overheating or overcooling. Rhodiola quickly heals wounds, improves eyesight and improves hearing.

Tincture of Rhodiola is used as a stimulant for the Central nervous system. Rhodiola has a good effect when tuberculosis of the lungs, skin diseases and bone fractures. And Rhodiola has a bracing effect. It is used not only inside the body, but externally it has also found application: make a lotion and bath.

The use of Rhodiola rosea

Rhodiola cures many diseases and ailments, and this is due to the contained nutrients. It is used for diarrhoea, pain in the head, scurvy, menorrhagia, gout, scrofula and diabetes. Rhodiola is used topically for the treatment of conjunctivitis, abscesses, rashes on the skin. Its juice can lubricate the gums when piree. Juice Rhodiola cleanse the wound. Preparations of Rhodiola help with impotence, gynecological diseases and anemia.

Tincture of Rhodiola. For its preparation you need to take 50 grams of root of the plant and grind it into a powder, pour it with 2 cups of vodka. Leaving to infuse for 14 days in a dark place, periodically shake. Strain the finished tincture, it take 20-30 drops three times a day half an hour before meals. This infusion taken and the people who have the tendency to hypotension, however at first tincture should be taken no more than 5 drops three times a day (but eventually bring acceptance of the tincture to 10 drops).

Collecting to enhance immunity. Take 20 grams of Rhodiola roots, the same roots zamanihi and hips. Same here, add 15 grams of hawthorn fruit and nettle the same. To this mixture was left to only add 10 grams of herb St. John's wort. Now take 1 tablespoon of the collection and pour a glass of boiling water. Put on fire for 10 minutes andremove from the heat. Leave for 4 hours to infuse and filter. Raw infusion need to press and throw, and the resulting infusion is necessary to add boiling water about 200 ml. Accept the collection of 70 ml three times a day.

Infusion of Rhodiola for colds, heart weakness. Take 10 grams of plant roots, grind them and pour a glass of boiling water. Leave for 4 hours to infuse and filter. Ready infusion take half a Cup three times a day. This infusion is used for nervous diseases and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

In folk medicine for the effective treatment of such serious diseases as diarrhoea, menorrhagia, fever, headaches, scurvy, apply teas and tinctures with the content of Rhodiola rosea. Often prescribe this herb for respiratory infections, to relieve fatigue and effectively improve efficiency. Pink Rhodiola is effective for scrofula, diabetes, anemia, diseases of the stomach, impotence, and a strong toothache.

Conjunctivitis and all sorts of skin problems, the plant is assigned externally as poultices and lotions, which are also effective for the treatment of the gums when piree (zagnoenie gums). Moreover, drugs with pink manufacturers advertise shown in various gynecological diseases. To boost immunity it is recommended to mix 20 grams of the roots of pink Rhodiola, 20 grams of the fruit of rose hips, 15 grams of ripe fruits of hawthorn, 10 grams of St. John's wort, and 20 grams of dense roots zamanihi. For one and a half tablespoons of this mixture should take a Cup of boiling water. Pour mixture of boiling water and boil 10 minutes.

After 4 hours of infusion you drain and squeeze raw materials. In the resulting infusion pour a Cup of boiling water. Infusion is ready. It should take 60-70 ml 3 times a day. This tool can be used for lotions. To stimulate the Central nervous system it is recommended to use an alcohol tincture.


The root of Rhodiola rosea

For use for medicinal purposes have pink Rhodiola isolated rhizomes. Harvest them in July or August. This requires digging up the roots, thoroughly wash the particles land in the cool water, then remove from tube and brown rotten parts. Then you have to cut across the rhizome into small pieces, the length of which is about 10 cm And only then to dry the raw material at a temperature at least 50 degrees.


Tincture Rhodiola rosea

To properly prepare this toolsit is recommended to take 50 grams of crushed roots of plants, pour 400 grams of vodka. Then leave the mixture to infuse in a dark place for 14 days. Every few days the receptacle, it is desirable to shake. Before use the finished tincture filter and used first 5 drops, gradually leading to 20 drops. The product is used inside 20 minutes before each meal. Such a wonderful tincture is indicated for patients prone to hypotension.


Infusion of Rhodiola rosea

Therapeutic infusion of pink Rhodiola prescribed for heart weakness and for frequent colds. To make it, take 10-15 grams of roots, which are carefully grind and pour 250 grams of boiling water. After 4 hours the mixture should be filtered through a fine strainer or cheesecloth. Taken ready infusion of 80-100 ml 3 times a day. It should also be noted that the tool indicated for ailments of the gastrointestinal tract and nervous diseases.


A decoction of Rhodiola rosea

Miraculous concoctions of pink Rhodiola significantly improve heart function and important of the cardiovascular system. Vessels become more robust, functional and resilient. Often prescribe a decoction in diseases of the digestive tract, uterine bleeding, and impotence. This tool facilitates the effective treatment of the thyroid gland and regulates the level of sugar in the blood. For toothache and anemia such a lovely broth will greatly facilitate the patient's condition. And medicinal teas from the top of pink Rhodiola is used in cosmetics to wipe the skin.


Rhodiola rosea children

Various herbal teas and tinctures of pink Rhodiola and many products containing this herb is not recommended for use in children under the age of 12 years. Otherwise, may appear skin rashes, nausea and vomiting.


Contraindications Rhodiola rosea

Despite the fact that Rhodiola rosea normalizes blood pressure, as low and high, however it should not be taken in severe hypertensive crisis! As this herb has a stimulating effect.

In addition, should strictly observe the dosage of the drug prescribed by your doctor.