Alisma

From this article you will learn about such a plant as Alisma, it is also called: Chastukha plantain, Chastukha ordinary, Water plantain, Water shilnik. The people call culture: chastuhay, shilnik, arrowhead.

Alisma characteristic

Alisma has long been used by folk healers as a means of curing urolithiasis. This type of medicinal plant is an integral component of medicines, biologically active food supplements in the form of capsules.

The name in Latin is Alisma plantago aquatica.

In English, the plant is called: Alisma, European water-plantain, Common water-plantain, Mad-dog weed.

The culture belongs to the Alismataceae family.

The plant grows in the North American, European, Asian, North African territories. In Chinese territory, alisma has long been cultivated in irrigated areas as a source of starch.

Alisma description

The culture is an aquatic medicinal perennial (sometimes floating), which grows in swampy areas and in ditches, reaches a height of 0.3-0.9 m. The root system is compacted, in the form of a tuber, a ball or a conical shape. The stem is vertical. Paniculate inflorescence with an elongated axis is located at the apex. A panicle of small reddish or white flowers is attached to the peduncle. Reproduction of the culture takes place with the help of the root.

In medicine, the root of alisma has found its application.

How to collect and harvest a perennial.

A ditto is dug in the autumn season, the bark that covers the stems is thoroughly scraped off, the ditto is dried in the sun or in the oven. Further, alisma is infused with alcohol or a solution of salts until the infusion acquires a yellow color.

The chemical elements that make up the plantain daisy: triterpenes - alisol A and B, 23-o-acetylalizole B, alismol). Experimental experiments show that this composition has a diuretic effect on the body, thanks to these compounds, the formation of calcium oxalates in the kidneys is prevented, this does not allow the development of urolithiasis, there is a hypotensive effect. Plus, the root is rich in essential oils, gums, proteins, 23% starchy substances, D-glucose, D-fructose, sucrose, lecithin, choline.

The benefits of the plant

Chastuha is an integral component of the dietary supplement NSP BIPI-SI in capsule form, produced in the United States of America. The product is created in accordance with the international GMP quality standard for medical products.

Culture is one of the most effective means of having a diuretic effect, because under the influence of the plant, the swelling of the kidneys and stagnation of urine are reduced, the appearance of diseases of the infectious nature of the genitourinary system is prevented, for example, it is: urolithiasis, sand in the urine, cystitis. In addition, the plant can be effectively used to treat oliguria - this is a decrease in the volume of urine that is excreted by the kidneys, and with swelling. Also, the plant has a hypotensive effect. Experiments show that alisol A and B, 23-o-acetylalizole B and alismol are inhibitors of the active activity of angiotensin II receptors (antagonists). Consequently, alisma lowers the level of high blood pressure in kidney disease (hypotensive).

Compositions of medicines containing chastuha, have an effect against inflammation and antibacterial effects, contribute to the fight against ailments of the urinary system.experiments show that alisma effectively fights staphylococci, pneumococci and mycobacteria, therefore it is used to treat acute diarrhea, against inflammation of the respiratory system. The plant reduces high levels of cholesterol and blood sugar.

Medicines are used: as a diuretic for the treatment of nephritis, which are accompanied by swelling; for the treatment of dysuric disorders (pain and pain during urination, as well as frequent or, conversely, rare urination); with nocturnal and daytime urinary incontinence, enuresis (nocturnal involuntary urination); for the treatment of hematuria; to combat urolithiasis; for the treatment of diarrhea.

The rhizome of the plant is used: to get rid of headaches and dizziness; to remove dry mouth; for the complex treatment of diabetes mellitus; with hypogalactemia disease.

Decoction of chastuha. How to cook.

1 tbsp. l. dry alisma is poured with boiling water in a volume of ½ l, brought to a boil on the stove. The broth is tightly closed with a lid, the infusion is kept for 15-20 minutes, then filtered. Apply 0.5 cups 3 times / day before going to eat.

There are contraindications: lactation, individual intolerance.

Fresh chastoha is dangerous for the cattle, it is poisonous for her; it contains elements that cause irritation when in contact with the surface of human skin.