For many years, people have used potato inflorescences to make traditional medicines.
The benefits of such decoctions and tinctures from many dangerous diseases have long been proven. In the preparation of such recipes are quite simple, but in their action is very effective.
From the article you will learn what is the use of colors, and when their use is contraindicated. Also tell you how to cook broths on vodka or water, and how to apply them.
Composition
The composition of potato flowers contains useful vitamins and trace elements in an ideal ratio.
The flowers contain a lot of magnesium and iron:
- Magnesium contributes to the transformation of food into energy, helps the formation of strong bones and teeth, regulates body temperature, causes the secretion and proper action of insulin.
- Iron helps the process of blood formation, increases the vital activity of cells, improves immunobiological processes and redox reactions. A sufficient level of iron affects the good condition of the skin, reduces fatigue, drowsiness, protects against stress and depression.
Potato flowers contain steroid alkaloid solanine, which gives the inflorescences healing properties. This strongest poison is found in tubers, leaves, and in the stems of the plant. But its greatest concentration of 1600-3500 mg lies in flowers. When used properly in small doses, solanine is good for health, and with the help of tinctures and decoctions of potato flowers, many different diseases can be treated.
Also potato inflorescences contain flavonoid, which has a strengthening effect on blood vessels and having a rejuvenating effect on the entire human body.
At the same time, the caloric content of flowers per 100 grams of product is only 15 kcal.
What are the benefits for the body?
Infusions on flowers of potato have long been used in folk medicine for various medicinal purposes:
- relieve swelling of the nose;
- remove allergic reactions;
- activate the work of the heart muscle;
- normalize blood pressure and pulse;
- have a strengthening effect on the walls of blood vessels and capillaries;
- promote healing of wounds and scratches;
- reduce pain symptom;
- destroy many viruses and fungal diseases;
- fighting the tuberculosis virus.
Infusions of potato inflorescences are most often used in the presence of tumor formations, both benign and malignant. When outdoor formations are used gadgets.
Infusions of flowers are very effective for colds. And if you mix a bit of money with toothpaste, it will help whiten your teeth and prevent tooth decay.
Cosmetics that have potatoes in the inflorescence composition, treat sunburn and get rid of warts and papillomas.
What could be the harm?
In the treatment of tinctures of potato flowers, it is very important to observe the correct dosage. Any excess of the norm threatens with the following side effects:
- bitterness and dry mouth;
- burning of the tongue;
- severe dizziness;
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- heart failure;
- loss of motor activity and a decrease in mental response;
- stomach pain and cramps.
Important: It should be remembered that solanine with frequent use accumulates in the body, and it is displayed very slowly. Before treatment, you must consult a specialist.
Contraindications
Treatment with poisonous tincture is strictly prohibited to the following categories of people:
children under the age of 12;- pregnant and lactating mothers;
- diabetic patients;
- people with impaired metabolic processes;
- patients with venereal diseases;
- not recommended for people with high sexual excitability;
- also not for intestinal diseases (colitis, enteritis).
children under the age of 12;How to use?
As soon as the potatoes bloom with white and pale pink flowers, they are collected together with the stalks and dried in the shade. After that, the tool can be used for the preparation of medicinal tinctures and decoctions at home.
To get a truly healing tool, you need to carefully approach the technology of its preparation, with the correct observance of proportions and exposure time.
The use of tincture on vodka
Herbalists often use fresh flowers to make a drug. because they give the tincture all the necessary healing properties. The collected flowers are ground in a meat grinder or blender, folded into a container with a tight-fitting lid and filled with vodka at the rate of 100 ml per 1 tbsp. a spoonful of flowers. The drug should be infused in a dark place for 7 days.
Application:
- With high blood pressure and fungal diseases, the infusion is added to tea (dosage in drops).
- For age spots, tincture is applied externally using a cotton swab.
- From wounds and warts help dressings soaked in alcohol tincture.
- In chronic tonsillitis, a gargling solution is prepared: 5 drops per cup of boiled water.
Alcohol tincture should be stored in a dark cool place for no more than 1 year.
Vodka
To prepare this tincture, you must take 3 tbsp. spoons of potato inflorescences of potatoes and pour 800 ml of boiling water over them. Insist 3-4 hours. Then add 100 ml of vodka to the cooled broth. Broth before use can be filtered through cheesecloth.
Application:
- At elevated pressure 1 tbsp. spoon broth 2-3 times a day before meals.
- It is very effective to rinse your mouth and throat for colds and infectious diseases.
- For pain in the joints as a lotion applied externally.
Store the broth should be in the refrigerator for no more than 2 weeks.
Broth cooked in boiling water
Preparing this drug is very simple: 1st c. a spoonful of dried inflorescences pour 1 liter of boiling water and put for 3 hours in a water bath.
Application:
- If you have a stomach and duodenum disease, drink decoction 1 tbsp. spoon for half an hour before eating.
- With elevated blood pressure take 1-2 tbsp. spoons.
- Use for gargling with sore throat.
- Take in small sips (1-3 sips, not more) to relieve spasms in the bronchi.
Store decoction in the refrigerator for no more than a week.
Conclusion
Today you have learned the benefits of potato inflorescences, and how they can be used to treat various ailments. Cooking healing broths is not difficult. But they must be applied very carefully and in the right dosages, having previously consulted a doctor. Be healthy!
