As you know, man developed in close contact with nature. And most of all - with the plant environment. Forest and fields, flowers and bushes became the first pharmacy for people.
Historical features
Primitive people began to use plants to treat various ailments, who noticed that sick animals recovered by eating some herbs. Even in ancient Egypt, India and China, there were written treatises that talked about the types and methods of using herbs in treatment. Tibetan medicine, which arose on the basis of the most ancient Indian, appeared more than 3 thousand years BC. The same can be said about Russian folk medicine, which has accumulated centuries of experience and is now actively used by people.
Let's look at the types of medicinal plants of the Krasnodar Territory and their application. They can be divided into the following groups:
- Medicinal herbs that help with gastrointestinal ailments.
- With liver disease.
- With cardiovascular disease.
- Harvesting herbs that have a good effect on the nervous system.
- Expectorant infusions.
- Diuretics
- Anti-inflammatory and antiviral.
- Herbs that improve metabolism.
- Antiallergic.
- For the treatment of skin and hair.
- Antiparasitic.
- With eye diseases.
As can be seen in the photo, medicinal plants of the Krasnodar Territory are most often used in the form of fees, where, as a rule, one plant enhances the effect of another. There are many patients, especially from the countryside, who have preserved the recipes of traditional medicine and are happy to resort to the treatment of ailments with infusions of miraculous herbs. The properties of medicinal plants in the Krasnodar Territory are simply amazing. Herbs can not only stop, but also prevent the development of inflammation at any stage.
In addition, herbal treatment does absolutely no harm to the human body, contributes to recovery from severe injuries, burns, wounds, myocardial infarction, stroke. Herbal preparations made from herbs have characteristic features: a gradual therapeutic effect, soft and measured action.
Medicinal plants of the Krasnodar Territory: photo and description
In our country, nowhere else is there such a diversity of flora as in the Kuban. In total, 160 species of medicinal plants of the Krasnodar Territory were recorded in these places. A description of some will be presented in this article.
It’s not human nature to take care of nature, so very often people ruthlessly tear plants, sometimes even with roots. As a result of this, some species begin to disappear altogether, and therefore are under protection. Forests in this area are rich in trees such as linden, oak, chestnut. They are also called relic, that is, those that have been preserved since ancient times. In the northern part is the Azov-Kuban Lowland. Here there are only steppes and fields. On the slopes of the beams and along the sides of the roads you can meet different types of herbs: these are creeping wheatgrass, bitter wormwood, quinoa, coltsfoot.
The use of herbs
As shown in the photo, medicinal plants of the Krasnodar Territory are widely used in folk medicine. In addition, they continue to attract the attention of scientists around the world. The number of herbal preparations is increasing annually. Very often they are preferred in connection with their non-toxicity and the possibility of prolonged use without the manifestation of any side effects.
Drying, assembly and billet
The correct procurement of medicinal plants, the Krasnodar Territory or any other, is the main factor in obtaining the necessary raw materials. It is better to start harvesting in warm, sunny, dry weather, when the plants have already dried out from rain and dew. If they are covered with moisture, then they dry longer and their natural color changes. In the afternoon, it is customary to harvest the bulk of the plants in which the beneficial substances are in the ground organs. As for the roots and rhizomes, their harvesting is allowed at any time, since they are usually washed in water before drying.
You need to collect only those organs and parts of the plant, where the most accumulated biologically active substances. Usually their highest content is in flowers and leaves during flowering, in the buds when they swell, in roots and rhizomes at the time of fruit ripening. As for the bark, it is most useful and full in the spring. Those plants that were able to collect, carefully sorted, remove excess impurities, dead particles are cut from the roots and stems. The collection container must be clean, dry and free from odors. Harvested plants are loosely stacked so that they do not lose their medicinal properties.
Characteristic
The list of medicinal plants in the Krasnodar Territory is quite impressive and is unlikely to fit in one article. We will consider some of them with you. The species diversity of plants in any territory depends, of course, on many factors. But the main role in this is played by climate, weather and soil, air characteristics. Scientists have divided the entire territory of Russia into several climatic zones, but, despite this, many experts talk about the diversity of flora and fauna directly within a given region. We will consider medicinal plants of the Krasnodar Territory that are characteristic of this territory, and describe the most common and well-known plants.
It is generally accepted that the Kuban has a fertile territory for the most diverse flora, including healing. So, in the Krasnodar Territory of medicinal plants (some of the names we provide below), there are about 160 species.
Red Book
In 2007, they created the Red Book of the Krasnodar Territory, which included endangered species of animals and plants. The decision was initiated by the residents of this area, who realized that the amazing beauty of the Kuban needed to not only be preserved, but also to increase. Thanks to these indifferent people, it was possible to save everything in its original form. Consider some medicinal plants in the Krasnodar Territory, listed in the Red Book:
- Adonis spring (Campion).
- Colchicum is magnificent.
- Immortelle is sandy.
- The three-leaf watch.
- Dioscorea Caucasian.
- Cinquefoil swamp.
5 medicinal plants of the Krasnodar Territory
Medicinal properties are often possessed by plants that are near you. Just not everyone knows about their miraculous power. But once you look around, you will see a dandelion, plantain, nettle, burdock, which have unique healing properties. If you go out into the garden or orchard, you can see the yarrow, motherwort, knotweed and many more. We present to your attention a short list of medicinal plants of the Krasnodar Territory.
Chamomile chemist's (another name is a girl's flower)
This is an annual plant with a short root and a stem 20-50 cm high, with cirrus leaves on it. Flowering begins in May and ends in June. Chamomile is very unpretentious, grows in fields, vacant lots, near roads, at the edges and in grain crops. For a simple peasant, a flower is a weed that is regularly disposed of. For medicinal properties, inflorescences are collected from chamomile, which is better to choose on the 3-4th day after the blossoming of flowers. At this point, a sufficient amount of active substances is already being produced.
Chamomile is used in the form of tea, a decoction and as an external remedy. In the form of tea is used for gastric infections. Chamomile also has an anti-inflammatory effect, so it is applicable for skin lesions (in the form of compresses or baths).
Coltsfoot (other names: male flower, tobacco grass)
This perennial plant blooms in early spring with yellow inflorescences with the smell of honey. Before the leaves appear, the rhizome throws peduncles with red scales and yellow inflorescences. This plant blooms from February to March, possibly in April. It grows in wastelands, outskirts of fields or roadsides. Flowers need to be collected in good weather, when they have already blossomed. So that they retain their presentation, they need to be dried quickly. But for medicinal purposes, leaves are more used. It is better to collect them in March - June, and preferably clean, it is recommended not to wash them.
Those leaves that grow in the sun contain more beneficial ingredients than those that grow in the shade. Coltsfoot is an excellent cough suppressant, especially for whooping cough. Tea from this flower makes coughing easier. It is also used for lung diseases and for irritation of the stomach and intestines. In addition, tea from coltsfoot is used in the treatment of open wounds, skin inflammations, rashes and for blood purification.
Valerian
Perennial medicinal plant, blooms in small pink and white flowers, which are collected in panicles. The roots are yellowish brown in color. Flowering in valerian occurs in early summer and ends in September. In medicine, it is customary to use the root of the flower. Collect this plant in the spring or in the fall. The root is carefully dug up, then washed and dried in a ventilated room. Preparations made on the basis of valerian have a sedative and antispasmodic effect.
Valerian infusions are taken for migraines, tantrums, insomnia, and pain in the stomach and intestines. It also has a carminative effect and improves digestion. This medicinal plant helps with strong feelings, pain in the heart, positively affects the heart muscles and soothes the nervous system.
St. John's wort
People have come up with many different names for herbs that have long been used to treat diseases. Among the many plants, St. John's wort was especially respected. At that time it was a "magic" grass - a savior from 100 diseases. During excavations of ancient settlements, archaeologists managed to find the seeds of 20 herbs, including St. John's wort. People believed that this plant helps against ailments that brought evil spirits and witches. For humans, it is very useful and does not contain any harmful substances.
In Russia, St. John's wort was used very widely. For example, they put it in children in mattresses, so that the scent could protect the baby from terrible dreams. St. John's wort was at one time considered a source of light, casting out all evil, ridding of sadness and sorrow. This plant was also a favorite herb of many prominent people, because it healed not only the body, but also the soul. To date, scientists have proven that it has antidepressant properties that are associated with its photosensitizing effect.
Nettle
One can hardly imagine that there are such people who would never have been burned by nettles in their life. It follows that there is no such person who does not know what her appearance is. Usually two types of nettles are harvested - stinging and dioecious. Stinging nettle is slightly smaller and more tender, although aggressive. Stinging nettle is often used for medicinal purposes.
Nettle bloom begins in May and ends in July. Her flowers are small, green. Both species grow near human houses, in gardens, kitchen gardens, in wastelands. Nettle leaves are harvested from May to August. Tear them off carefully, in mittens, and then air dry. All grass is used in the manufacture of nettle juice. The root is dug up in the spring or in the fall, the adhering dirt is removed and dried in the air.
Maybe due to the fact that nettle is a common weed, it began to be used long ago, even before the advent of scientific medicine. Now nettle leaves are used to improve metabolism in the body. In addition, this herb is the main component of tea collection, which is prescribed for rheumatism, gout, and liver diseases. It is part of seasonal tea treatment courses.
