In folk remedies, a popular ingredient is some kind of medicinal herb. Camel tail, for example, is also one of them. This is not about a part of the animal, but about a plant with such an unusual name. Very often it is used in Tibetan medicine. What is this herb, what are its healing properties and how to apply it - the publication will tell.
general description
This plant is also known by other names - caragana mane and saxophone mane. It is a winter-hardy deciduous shrub that is part of the legume family. It has long and thick saber-shaped curved branches. It is noteworthy that they are densely covered not only with young petioles, but also with dead needle-like leaves of past years. In the height of the caravan, the mane reaches 30-100 centimeters.
Shoots grow up to 7 centimeters in length, have sharp spikes and densely cover the plant. The leaves are complex, composed of 4-6 pairs. On the underside, they are felt-pubescent, painted dark green like summer grass. At the camel's tail, the petioles grow to 1.5-4 centimeters in length. They are hairy and sharp at the end. Over time, they harden and turn into straight spikes. Stipules are hairy and leathery, have a triangular-lanceolate shape. Also end with a spike and harden over time. Interestingly, stipules never fall.
Flowering begins in June. The buds are located one by one. Most often they are pink or orange, rarely painted white. The cups are tubular, up to 1.5-2 centimeters in length. They have long pointed teeth that resemble narrow triangles in shape. Corollas reach 3-3.5 centimeters in length on a camel's tail near the grass. On the mane caragana, fruits form over time, which are small brownish-brown beans. In length, they grow up to 3-4 centimeters, and in width - up to 5-7 millimeters. The fruit itself is hairy, has a sharp hard spike. In September, spherical spotted seeds begin to ripen, with the help of which the plant propagates.
The maned shovel is in a symbiotic relationship with some soil bacteria. They form nodules on the roots in which they accumulate nitrogen. It is used not only by the mane-caragana, but also by other plants nearby.
Places of growth
This grass grows on riverbed gravels, stone placers, rocks in the subalpine and forest belts, and also high in the mountains. The plant prefers light (sandy) and medium (loamy) well-drained soils. In general, rich soils do not need grass caragana. Camel tail is a very hardy plant. The only thing is that it does not like shadow, therefore it prefers sunny places.
Maned shovel is widespread in Tibet, Inner Mongolia and the northwestern region of China. In Russia, this grass can be found in the Far East, in the mountains of Central Asia and Eastern Siberia. Camel tail is one of the rare endangered species. He was listed in the Red Books of the Irkutsk Region and Buryatia.
Chemical composition
The aerial part of the plant contains carotene, resins, organic acids, ascorbic acid, sugars, essential oils. They also have alkaloids, carrageenan glucoside, flavonoids (isoramnetin, quercetin, myricetin) and saponins. Leaves and branches contain tannins, and the roots contain triterpene saponins.
It is worth noting that the shafts of mane include substances that are not found in other plants. Only 19 components. Due to this unique composition, the herb has a broad pharmacological effect.
The healing properties of mane's caragana
Camel tail has long been used in Tibetan medicine as a medicinal plant. Moreover, in Buryatia and the Irkutsk region, it is still prescribed for the treatment of various inflammatory processes.
Most often, the aerial part of the mangrove skewer is used. A variety of infusions and decoctions for gastrointestinal diseases are prepared from it. Sometimes they make an external anti-inflammatory agent that treats the mucous membranes of the throat, mouth, skin and genitals.
So, what does camel tail grass treat? Angina, flu, acute respiratory infections, bronchitis, tonsillitis, bronchial asthma, hepatitis, cirrhosis, duodenal ulcer and stomach ulcer, rheumatism, purulent wounds, skin diseases (eczema, pustules, acne, pyoderma, neurodermatitis and other dermatoses). Also, this plant helps prevent epileptic seizures, cure gums, fistulas, abscesses in the oral cavity. But most of all, mangrove chapen is valued as a remedy against the inflammatory processes of the female genital area. The plant can cope with cervical erosion, adnexitis, leucorrhoea, metro and menorrhagia, menstrual disorders and other diseases.
The rhizome of the camel's tail perfectly eliminates inflammation and improves blood circulation. It is effectively used to lower blood pressure and treat hypertension.
Mane Karagana has a radioprotective property, that is, it can protect body cells from various damaging factors. It also has obvious anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, analgesic and sedative effects. Thus, this plant has a fairly wide scope.
Contraindications
Camel tail grass is undeniably very useful. But it can not be used by everyone. Doctors note that Chapozhnik is contraindicated in young children and pregnant women. Also, it is not recommended for those who have intolerance to any substances present in the plant.
To avoid negative consequences, it is necessary to consult with your doctor before starting treatment.
Collection and harvesting of plants
For medicinal purposes, you can use the branches, leaves and roots of the skewer. But the whole plant can not be pulled out of the ground because of its value. The aerial part can be harvested in spring and autumn for two weeks, when the flowering and wilting of buds occurs. Camel tail should be collected with bare hands, without the use of metal tools. After this, the raw materials must be thoroughly dried under a canopy, which is well ventilated.
It is important to note that the maned caragana in prepared form is very similar to the raw material of ordinary yellow acacia. Unscrupulous sellers use this with pleasure. Therefore, when buying grass, you need to be very careful not to run into a fake.
Next, it will be considered what camel tail treats and how to prepare raw materials for treating an ailment.
Sedative
According to this recipe, you can make an excellent sedative that will help cure insomnia, sciatica and hypertension.
A glass of water pour 2 tablespoons of chopped branches of the skewer and boil for 10 minutes. Leave for an hour and strain through cheesecloth. The finished infusion should be taken 50 milliliters three times a day half an hour before meals.
Infusion for rinsing and douching
The use of camel tail grass, prepared according to this recipe, will eliminate the inflammatory process on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and genitals.
The roots of the plant (2 tablespoons) pour a glass of boiling water (300 milliliters) and leave for 2 hours. After this, the tool must be filtered through gauze. For rinsing, the infusion is recommended to be used every half hour for a day. The course of treatment is 5 days. For douching, the drug should be used four times a day for 1-2 weeks.
Remedy for colds and pneumonia
The use of camel tail herb for coughing, nasal congestion, inflammatory processes on the mucous membranes and in the lungs is also very effective.
According to the recipe, you need to grind 10 grams of the roots of the skewer and pour a glass of boiling water. Put the mixture on fire. When it boils, boil another 10 minutes. Turn off the fire and insist the composition for 50 minutes. The tool is filtered and consumed three times a day for 2 tablespoons. The course of treatment is 7 days.
Sepsis treatment
This prescription is used to increase the effectiveness of the traditional treatment prescribed by the doctor.
A glass of cold water (200 milliliters) pour 12 grams of crushed branches of caravans mane and put on fire. When the composition boils, boil another 7 minutes. Remove from heat, insist for an hour and strain. The tool is consumed three times a day before meals, 2 tablespoons. The duration of such treatment is individual for each case.
Infusion against heartburn and atherosclerosis
With these ailments, they also conduct effective treatment with a camel's tail. The use of the plant will be effective if you use the following recipe.
Dried and crushed leaves of caragana in the amount of 2 tablespoons are placed in a teapot and pour 300 milliliters of boiling water. Insist for 2 hours. If desired, you can strain. With heartburn, drink 2-3 tablespoons several times a day. Atherosclerosis can be treated in a similar way, but the course will last at least 2 months.
Alcohol solution for skin diseases
The recipe is suitable for the treatment of dermatitis, acne and various skin ulcers.
Grind the dried branches, leaves or roots of a camel's tail and measure out 12 grams. This amount of raw material pour 100 grams of 70 percent alcohol. If it’s hard to get it, then 40-degree vodka will do. Close the raw materials tightly, insist in a cool and dark place for about 10 days. It is advisable to often shake the composition. Ready to use medicine before meals four times a day, 30-40 drops. For rinsing and lotions, you need to dilute the composition with water in a ratio of 1:15 (if alcohol was used) and 1:10 (if vodka was added).
Heart remedy
Camel tail grass also treats hypertension and strengthens the heart muscle. In addition, with this recipe you can eliminate nervous insomnia.
The medicinal composition is prepared from 2 tablespoons of branches of caragana, greatly crushed to a powder state. Pour raw materials with 250 milliliters of warm water. Put on the stove, after boiling, cook for 5 minutes over low heat. Close the product tightly and wrap it in a towel or in something else warm for about an hour. Then strain through cheesecloth. Use infusion before meals every 8 hours for 60 milliliters. The duration of the course of treatment is determined individually.
