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The Lazarus / Asperula Odorata / is a perennial herbaceous plant with a smooth, erect and four-edged unbranched stem, reaching a height of 50 cm. The leaves are arranged vertebrally 8 at the top of the stem and 6 at the bottom.
The flowers of Lazarus are white, small and funnel-shaped, gathered at the top of the inflorescence in thyroid inflorescences. Lazarkinya belongs to the Brooch family.
The calyx is undeveloped, the corolla is four-leafed, and the stamens are 4 in number. The fruit of the lazarkin is dry, covered with hard hooked bristles. Lazarus blooms in April-May. It is found in shady forests in the mountainous and foothill regions of the country. It grows at an altitude of 800 to 2000 meters.
The herb lazarkinya It is also found throughout Europe, Asia and North America.
Lazarus, also known as fragrant lazarus, has been used in England since the 13th century to flavor drinks.
Composition of lazarkin
Lazarin contains coumarin glycosides, which after drying begin to release coumarin, the glycoside asperuloside, bitter substances and tannins, essential oil.
Collection and storage of lazarin
The stalks are collected for medical purposes lazarkinyaharvested in April-May during flowering. Cut the aboveground part of the herb 30 cm from the top down. The leaves of the herb are collected shortly before flowering, from April to June. The collected parts are dried and stored in ventilated rooms. Lazarka can also be purchased from pharmacies or specialty stores.
Lazarka in cooking
The Lazarus used to flavor puddings and boletus. To flavor more, 5-6 stalks of the herb are placed in a well-closed container (without cutting) and poured with 300 ml of white wine. Leave to mature for 5-6 hours, then the stalks lazarkinya are removed.
Before serving, pour the rest of the bottle of white wine, two bottles of sparkling water and one bottle of champagne into the obtained wine extract. In industry, lazarin is used in the preparation of alcoholic beverages and for flavoring tobacco.
Benefits of Lazarus
Lazarus herb has a very good diuretic, anti-inflammatory and expectorant effect. Lazarus is used for kidney stones, chronic and acute catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, chronic inflammation of the liver, hysterical seizures, difficulty urinating.
Aqueous extracts from lazarkinya increase heart rate and lower blood pressure, loosen intestinal muscles and increase urinary excretion. In addition, they relieve cough and facilitate expectoration. Externally used to treat pustules and skin hematomas.
In Bulgarian folk medicine lazarinka is used to treat coughs, kidney stones and gallstones, spleen diseases, jaundice, palpitations, insomnia, headaches, stomach aches.
One tablespoon of finely chopped lazarkin is poured with 400 ml of boiling water. Cover for 30 minutes and drink 1 tsp. three times a day.
Brewed with thyme and sage is used to purify the blood. Lazarus has a valerian-like calming effect, having antispasmodic and antipyretic effects. Prevents blood clotting.
Very often lazarkinya is used for thrombosis and heart attack, as well as to increase diuresis. In these cases, it is recommended to take tea with ingredients 5 g of dried lazarkin, 25 g of dried wild strawberry leaves, 50 g of dried leaves and raspberries.
One teaspoon of this mixture is poured with 250 ml of cold water, left to soak for 6-8 hours, then put on the fire to boil for 2-3 minutes. The decoction is filtered and drunk at once - this is the dose for the whole day.
Harm from lazarkinya
Excessive use of lazarkinya may cause headache, accompanied by signs of poisoning - nausea, dizziness. This is due to the action of coumarin. Take the herb in strictly defined doses. Medical supervision is recommended.
