Marshmallow Against Viruses

2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29

In the global pandemic environment created by the coronavirus and the lack of a cure for the disease, people are turning to folk remedies for viral infectionsto prevent infection.

During epidemics, the population of the affected countries most often uses garlic as a prophylaxis and protection. Consumed fresh, inhaling garlic fumes, rubbing the nose before going out are all ways to achieve some protection against dangerous viruses.

Today, along with garlic, another plant comes to the fore that has the potential to be cure for the insidious virus. It is a plant marsh marigold or calamus, as well as its scientific name. It is also known among people as aromatic reed.

Not for the first time on the swamp air is seen as a possible panacea against the onset of terrible diseases. During epidemics of cholera and typhoid, the roots of the plant were chewed and small pieces were kept in the mouth.

Nowadays, people do the same with influenza epidemics or other viral infections. This is due to the disinfecting and soothing properties of calamus, both for viral diseases and intestinal problems.

The roots of marsh marigold contain an essential oil that is rich in tannins, the bitter glycoside acorin, ascorbic acid are the most prominent components of calamus oil. They are used in the food industry, perfumery and medicine. They were used by brewers and confectioners.

In folk medicine the application of marshmallow is no less widespread - in liver disease, tuberculosis, fever, toothache, nervous exhaustion.

As it is used in severe diseases, contraindications are expected to be more severe. Pregnant and lactating women, patients with kidney disease, people with intolerance to the ingredients are those who are excluded from the number of treated with marshmallow.

This valuable plant is native to the northern parts of Asia. It was brought to Europe, and in the Middle Ages it began to be grown in the Balkans. Now the plant is not cultivated, is wild and can be found in swamps and slow-flowing waters. Its fruits in our latitude fail to ripen and therefore its reproduction is vegetative.

Not against the masses, only around Sofia, Kazanlak and Samokov, as well as around the Iskar River.

Is used the rhizome of marsh marigold. It is taken out in spring in April or in autumn - in October. The rhizome is peeled, cut and dried in a shady place at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees. The herb is yellow-brown on the outside and white on the inside and can be stored for 3 years. It is used to make infusions for internal use.