Potentilla erect is a perennialherbaceous plant, which belongs to the family of pink flowers. The plant is not very famous, but still useful and necessary. In fact, there are many reasons why a person should know what a cinquefoil is erect. Kulgan, a healer, Dubrovka, Dubrovnik root, Drevlianka, whisper - so our ancestors called it. They knew perfectly well that this plant has for its beneficial properties. In folk medicine, it has been used for many centuries.
Finding patchwork is not difficult. As a rule, it grows in wet places, especially it is always in peat bogs. Often you can see it in the dense forests.
The rhizome of Potentilla ligneous horizontal andvery thick. The stems of the silverweed are erect, according to the name, straight. Triple, sessile, they are distinguished by two rather large stipules. The leaves are large-leafed, and the flowers are small, solitary, their color is greenish-yellow. The described plant blooms from about May to October.
For medical purposes, it is common to use not only rhizomes, but also the aerial part of the plant. Collecting can be carried out both in the spring, and in the fall.
Potentilla erect: application and beneficial properties
Traditional medicine is well aware that from thisuseful plants can be prepared an excellent tool that has anti-inflammatory, astringent, hemostatic, bactericidal action. The anti-inflammatory properties of this plant are explained by the fact that it contains tannins that are capable of creating a biological film that protects against mechanical, chemical and bacterial influences. Also, these substances lower the permeability of capillaries and constrict blood vessels. It is also worth noting that the silverweed erect has a choleretic and expectorant effect.
In medicine, it is used for very andvery different. Her tincture on olive oil can be used in the treatment of skin cracks. The decoction of this plant is recommended for those who suffer from chronic or acute hepatitis or cirrhosis.
In general, the broth or tincture rhizome PotentillaIt should be used for diarrhea, internal bleeding and dysentery. The same tool can be used to rinse with angina, stomatitis, gingivitis. Raw rhizomes are used in homeopathy.
Since the drugs, which includeThe silverweed is erect, able to stop the blood, they are widely used in the treatment of wounds of any degree of complexity. The bottom line is that these drugs also perfectly disinfect the wound. For these properties, it is valued by dentists and very often used in their practice.
Infusion on the rhizome of this plant helps with kidney disease, juice - with various liver diseases, the ointment promotes healing of wounds, the powder is used for external bleeding.
In medicine, not only rhizome is used, but alsothe aerial part of the cinquefoil is erect. Infusion of it is an excellent tool for hemorrhoidal bleeding, with hemoptysis, as well as with laryngitis and gingivitis.
It is contraindicated in those with hypertension, atonic constipation, or individual intolerance. Potentilla is pretty safe, but still consulting a doctor here will not hurt either.
Potentilla erect is also used incooking What is the use of it? Basically it is used as a seasoning for canned fish. For other purposes, it is rarely used here. It can also be part of the preparation of aromatic alcoholic tinctures. In agriculture, she goes to feed for livestock. Even on the basis of its dye can be prepared, which is used to process the skin.
