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Samobayka / Glehoma Hederacea L. / is a perennial herbaceous herb that belongs to the family Ustotsvetni. It is also known as grandmother's grass, willowherb or ivy. The stem of the samobayka is quadrangular, slightly sloping or creeping, which takes root in the nodes with upright flowering branches. These branches are between 15 and 60 cm high.
The leaves of the herb are opposite, kidney-shaped or heart-shaped rounded, sparsely fibrous. Most often the colors are two, but sometimes up to five. They are nestled in the axils of the leaves.
Corolla of self-driving has a blue-violet color, with delicate purple dots on the underside. The fruit of the plant is dry, decomposes into 4 small nuts. The herb blooms in April-June. The aroma of the herb is similar to mint, but stronger.
The self-made woman grows in grassy or bushy areas, in humid and shady places, along rivers and streams. In rare cases, it can be seen in crops or abandoned places. It is distributed throughout Bulgaria, mainly in the foothills and lowlands, up to 1000 meters above sea level. Samobayka is found all over Europe.
In some parts of the UK, the self-propelled barrow is known as the "alehoof" and is used to clarify and flavor light beer.
Composition of the self-made car
The usable part of the plant is the upper above ground. It contains between 5 and 7.9% tannins, glucholine, gleochomin and various other bitter substances. It also contains up to 31 mg of tartaric, ascorbic, caffeic, acetic, mustard, ferulic, p-triterpene and tartaric acids, resins, choline, up to 0.55% essential oil, carotenes, saponins. Some free acids - cysteine, serine and methionine - were found in the car.
Collection and storage of a scooter
During the flowering of the herb, the whole and aboveground part is harvested. Dry the collected herb in a ventilated and shady place or in an oven at no more than 35 degrees. Store in a ventilated place to which there is no direct access to sunlight. The herb can also be purchased from a pharmacy or specialty stores.
Benefits of self-driving
The self-made woman has a proven beneficial effect in diseases of the respiratory tract of any nature - pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis.
The herb is used in disorders of the digestive tract, in addition, acts as a mild diuretic. These beneficial effects of the herb are explained by the essential oil it contains. During the Middle Ages, the herb was used for high fever and was especially popular for the treatment of chronic cough. In the 16th century, the famous herbalist John Gerard described the herb as a valuable remedy for ringing and tinnitus.
Samobayka has anti-inflammatory, anti-diarrheal properties, aids digestion and is a good diuretic.
The tonic properties of the herb should also not be underestimated. It has an astringent effect, so it is an ideal natural alternative for the treatment of diarrhea. The self-made woman is also useful in kidney disease, including kidney and bladder stones.
In Italy, the herb is used to treat rheumatism and arthritis. It is also very popular in Chinese folk medicine. There it is used to combat red wind, boils, scabies, cough, irregular menstruation, jaundice, dysentery, scrofula.
Folk medicine with a samobayka
In folk medicine, the herb is used as a tonic, in combination with nettle, yarrow and plantain. Helps to quickly heal purulent wounds. For the treatment of cough and respiratory problems, inflammation of the gums, loss of appetite, problematic urination, edema, increased breast milk and general strengthening of the body, folk medicine recommends the use of the following mixture:
Finely chop a little of the herb and 1 tsp. is brewed with 1 tsp. boiling water. The mixture is left to stand for about an hour and drunk three times.
The warm paw of the herb is used for difficult to heal skin wounds, boils and other similar irritations.
Samobayka can be used not only in the form of a decoction, but also as a tincture and infusion. As mentioned, the self-adhesive is used to treat various diseases, but its strongest effect is in problems with the ears, nose, throat, chest and digestive system. When scalded with nettles, if you have on hand self-driving rub with it immediately and the unpleasant feeling will disappear.
The self-made woman It is very well tolerated by the human body, which is why it is also suitable for children. However, it is good to use under medical supervision. The herb is believed to cure chronic diseases such as sinusitis.
