The beauty and richness of nature are immeasurable!A huge number of eye-injuring plants are found all over the world. About the existence of some of them ordinary man in the street for sure and did not hear. For example, the Caucasian ash-tree - what is it?
Кавказский ясенец – лишь один из видов этого plants. There are also white ash (southern Europe and Siberia), fluffy (Far East), holocaustrophic (Crimea, Ukraine, Moldova). The Caucasian, as the name suggests, is common in the Caucasus Mountains, as well as in the Trans-Volga and Iran. He loves bushes and light forests, but can also be found in the steppes. This cold-resistant plant, reaching a height of 80-100 centimeters. In the photo presented, the Caucasian ash-tree has white flowers, but more often there are lilac or pink, with purple veins. The leaves are oblong, narrow, but rather large, and pubescent below. The Caucasian ash-tree begins in June.
According to the scientific classification, thefamily and in addition to the main has two more names: Dictamnus and Burning Bush (in the people). A strange name? It is taken from the Pentateuch is a burning but not burning plant. In very hot weather the ash tree envelops itself with a cloud of ethereal fumes. And if you bring a burning match to the plant, an explosion may occur, but it will not suffer at the same time. And why the "ash-tree"? Yes, simply because his leaves are very much like ash-tree leaves.
The flowers of the ash tree have an unusual smell.Experts compare it with the flavor of citrus, but there are those who think that the plant smells of medicines. This statement can also be explained: it's all about releasing essential oils, as discussed above.
The ash is poisonous.It can not be touched, as this can lead to a 2nd degree burn in the best case, and even to dermatitis or even an allergic shock. Without a trace this will not work: there will be scars or pigment spots. Therefore, it is better to work with him in protective clothing. For the same reason, it is better not to smell the ash, otherwise there is a risk of earning inflammation of the nasal mucosa. However, in cool weather, the plant is harmless. According to the description and photo of the Caucasian ash tree, you can see what an unusual, unique plant.
The Caucasian ash-tree is a perennial plant,multiplying by division, cuttings and seeds. The latter method is most popular. In this case, the seeds should be planted in August, and if they are late and do this in the fall, they will only ascend in a year. They should be collected before they are ripe, otherwise they will scatter around the site. The distance between the sprouting sprouts should be at least 30-50 centimeters. You need to be prepared for the fact that during the first year of life the aspen grows extremely slowly, but then grows stronger. By this time it can already be transplanted to a permanent place of residence. After 3 years with proper care the plant will begin to bloom.
Growing it with the help of the vegetative method(division or cuttings), it should be done in the early autumn or in the spring - then the escape will better take root. However, experts advise not to use such methods - the plant does not tolerate them well.
Regardless of how to propagateyou need to choose the most sunny part of the garden for him. It is important to remember that this representative of the flora does not grow on damp soil. There is one more little secret: in order to warm the soil better, it is worth placing large stones at the foot of the plant. They absorb sunlight well and transfer it to the ground.
The Caucasian ash is rather unpretentious.He tolerates drought, but, of course, loves watering more, and it grows so much better. Can do without fertilizing and even blossom. If you still fertilize the plant, then humus or additives for flowering plants.
Есть у кавказского ясенца лечебные свойства.So, for example, since in the plant, as has been repeatedly said, there is a large amount of essential oils, as well as fatty acids, it produces a variety of medications.
Lance is used to treat urolithiasisdiseases, and also infections of a genital tract. From the leaves and stems of the plant make tincture, which has a beneficial effect in gastritis or bloating. It is also good as an anthelmintic drug, as a sleeping pill, for relieving fatigue or for epilepsy. Traditional medicine uses yasenets tincture in the fight against Parkinson's disease - it helps reduce trembling of the extremities. Broths from the roots of the Caucasian yasetsa used for the treatment of diabetes and pneumonia, and even as an antiseptic. At the same time it is necessary to remember about caution: too large doses will not help, but harm. In addition, treatment with yasets of pregnant and lactating women is prohibited.
This unique plant can be not onlycurative. In some areas (for example, in the Caucasus), it is a wonderful seasoning for various kinds of dishes. In Siberia, fresh and dried leaves of the ash tree are added to tea. In Europe, aromatic water is made from it. Use a decoction of seeds and externally - for cosmetic purposes and with alopecia. Also, ointments are made from it.
They make legends about the magical properties of the ash tree - he is allegedly capable of curing somnambulism and causing ecstasy. Keep the broths and tinctures of the ash tree is recommended in the refrigerator for no more than two or three days.
Even without meeting this amazinga representative of the flora in nature, you can, and from the photo of a Caucasian ash tree, understand how unusual and good he is. Despite its dangerous nature, I want to rejoice that such plants are in the world.
