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Field steelweed: beneficial properties and contraindications. Field steelweed useful properties and contraindications

Pharmacotherapeutic group. Hemostatic, diuretic, laxative.

Description of the plant

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Rice. 8.17. Field steelweed - Ononis arvensis L.

Steelweed roots- radices ononidis
— Ononis arvensis L.
Sem. legumes— Fabaceae
Other names: arable steelweed, bull grass, volchug, plow holder, clay grass

Perennial herbaceous plant , having several erect branched stems 40-80 cm high, with a short multi-headed rhizome turning into a taproot.
Lower and middle stem leaves Trifoliate, upper ones simple, leaflets elliptical, finely toothed, pubescent.
Flowers collected in dense spike-shaped inflorescences at the ends of the stem and branches.
whisk pink, moth-type, longer than the calyx.
Fetus- a short, broadly ovoid, slightly swollen, pubescent bean with 2-4 seeds, shorter than the calyx.
Seeds with a finely tuberous surface, light brown (Fig. 8.17). The whole plant has a peculiar smell.
Blooms in June - August, the fruits ripen from August until frost.

Steel composition

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Chemical composition of steel

Steelwort roots contain

isoflavone glycosides - ononine (aglycone - formononetin) and onospin (aglycone - onogenin);
tetracyclic triterpene alcohol onocerine.

Found in the roots Also

tannins (0.4%),
citric acid,
essential oil (0.02-0.1%),
resins and
about 10% mineral salts, including potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, chlorine, sulfur, phosphorus, silicon.

Properties and application of steel steel

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Pharmacological properties of steelweed

Galenic forms, alcoholic extracts from the roots of steelweed

Steelwort preparations

increase the tone of the intestinal wall,
relieve sphincter spasms.

Purified total flavonoids from roots, triterpene alcohol onocerine and isoflavone glycoside ononine

have a pronounced anti-inflammatory property.

Purified total flavonoids from herb discovers in experiment

anti-inflammatory,
diuretic and
choleretic effect.

Application of steel steel

Field steelweed has long been used as a diuretic, diaphoretic and laxative. Since the 16th century it has been included in the Pharmacopoeia Russian state and almost all European countries.

Steel steel is usually used at

hemorrhoids,
rectal fissures,
post-dysentery and proctogenic constipation in the form of decoction and tincture.

Under the influence of steelweed drugs

the tone of the intestinal wall increases,
blood filling of hemorrhoidal veins and swelling of hemorrhoids are reduced,
the act of defecation is facilitated.

They also matter anti-inflammatory component and anti-thrombosis effect.

Steelwort tincture is used at

thrombophlebitis,
varicose phlebothrombosis,
varicose veins lower limbs as a means of reducing vascular permeability and preventing intravascular coagulation.

Distribution of steelhead

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Field steelweed - Ononis arvensis L.

Spreading. Widely distributed throughout the south of the European part of the country, in the Caucasus and Transcaucasia, less common in the Altai Territory and in Central Asia, reaches the Yenisei.

Habitat. In arable lands, meadows, along river banks and ditches, among bushes. Cultivated on farms in Ukraine and the Krasnodar region.

Procurement and storage of raw materials

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Preparation. The roots are harvested in the fall - from the end of flowering until the complete death of the above-ground parts. On plantations, the roots of both annual and perennial plants are plowed up.

Security measures. IN natural conditions alternate procurement sites, repeated procurement is possible after 5 years. Small non-fruit-bearing plants should not be dug up (the roots are thin and small).

Drying. Washed, pre-dried roots are cut into pieces and dried in dryers at a temperature of 45-60 ºС or under a canopy with good ventilation, spread in a layer of 5-7 cm and periodically turning.

Standardization. GF XI, issue. 2, Art. 67.

Storage. In dry, well-ventilated areas, in bales and bags, the raw material is hygroscopic. Shelf life: 2 years.

External signs and identification of raw materials

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External signs of raw materials

Whole raw materials

Whole or cut into pieces roots up to 40 cm long, 0.5-2.5 cm thick.
Roots cylindrical, slightly flattened, twisted, straight or curved, hard, woody.
Root surface longitudinally grooved; the cork is peeling off in places; the fracture is fibrous.
Root color Light brown on the surface, yellowish-white at the fracture.
Smell weak, peculiar. Taste

Crushed raw materials

Root pieces of various shapes, passing through a sieve with holes with a diameter of 7 mm.
Color light brown or yellowish white.
Smell weak, peculiar.
Taste bittersweet, slightly astringent.

Qualitative reactions

When an alcoholic extract from the roots is applied to a strip of filter paper and viewed under UV light, blue fluorescence should be observed, which is enhanced by ammonia vapor (isoflavonoids).

Microscopy of steelweed root

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On a cross section it is clearly visible that the root has a secondary, non-fascicular, radiate structure: the elements of phloem and xylem are located in narrow radial strands and are separated by wide multi-row medullary rays.
In the phloem large oval parenchyma cells, small-celled conducting elements and polygonal bast fibers, located singly or in small groups, are visible.
Cambium line wide, clearly defined.
Xylem consists of vessels, narrower tracheids, wood parenchyma cells and groups of libriform fibers, to which cells with prismatic calcium oxalate crystals are adjacent on the side of the medullary rays.
Cells the medullary rays in the crustal part of the root are tangentially elongated, in the woody part they are radially elongated with lignified porous walls.
In the crustal part in the cells of the medullary rays, single or 2-3 prismatic crystals of calcium oxalate are often found; in the woody part of the medullary rays, radial strands of libriform fibers with a crystal-bearing lining often run through. The root parenchyma cells contain small, simple and 2-4-complex starch grains.

The perennial grass field steelgrass has many alternative names - glinnik, volchug, bull grass, arable steelgrass, or prickly. This plant with delicate flowers reminiscent of the open wings of a butterfly belongs to a subfamily called the Mothaceae. As a representative of legumes, steelweed is related to beans, peas, lentils, soybeans and peanuts, but unlike them, its benefit is not in the nutritional value of the fruit, but in healing power roots.

Getting to know the plant

Field steelweed reaches 50-80 cm in height, less often - more than a meter. One plant consists of several straight branched stems, colored brown or red-violet below. The root, the main wealth of the species, is a rod with a small number of branches, extending to a depth of 2 meters. Stelnik has oblong, alternately arranged leaves, in the axils of which thorns may be located. Its stem and foliage are covered with small fibers. The flowering period begins in June and can last until August. At this time, the field steelhead, a photo of which can be seen below, is crowned with a spike-shaped flower with numerous pink, occasionally white, inflorescences. By September, a fruit is formed - a small oval bean containing from two to four seeds. The plant has a specific, not very pleasant smell.

Where can I meet

Wild steelhead lives in southern Europe, Central Asia and North America. It can also be found in the Caucasus, the Southern Urals and Altai. Stalnik loves the rich nutrients soils (chernozem) of average moisture, but also grows on clayey podzolic soils. The plant prefers open spaces because it is very light-loving. Most often found in steppes and forest-steppes, in light forests, meadows, on the shores of water bodies, and also along roads. Field steelhead usually grows singly among other plants or in small groups.

Composition and healing properties

The roots of the plant are used as medicinal raw materials. They contain tannins, resins, essential and fixed oils, mineral salts(potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, silicon, iodine, zinc, selenium and others) and organic acids, in particular citric acid. They contain biologically active substances - onocerin, saponins and isoflavone glycosides.

Stalnik has a versatile effect on the body: diuretic, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, decongestant and slight hypotensive. However, the most pronounced effect is laxative. The substances contained in the plant irritate the intestinal receptors, which increases peristalsis.

Application

Steelwort roots are used in the form of a tincture or decoction. The most effective tincture of field steelhead is for hemorrhoids. Thanks to the action of the plant, defecation is facilitated, tissue swelling is reduced, bleeding is stopped, inflammation is relieved and pain goes away. This is confirmed by the results of a study conducted in the mid-70s of the 20th century in Moscow at the hospital named after. Botkin. If you take the drug during an exacerbation of the disease, then after 2-3 weeks you can notice a significant improvement. In addition, due to its laxative effect, the plant is successfully used to treat constipation and anal fissures.

The roots of the field steelhead also have a beneficial effect on health in cases of kidney pathologies and urinary system. Preparations made from them act as a mild diuretic, reduce inflammation and even promote the dissolution of stones.

Due to the fact that the plant is able to reduce capillary fragility, it is used in the treatment of diseases of the veins of the lower extremities - thrombophlebitis and varicose veins. In addition, steelweed is good for gout, rheumatism, skin diseases and for the treatment of joint pain.

Recipe and use of tincture

Steelwort tincture has a very pronounced action, since alcohol extracts maximum biologically from raw materials active substances. Ready drug You can rarely find it on sale, but dried raw materials are present on pharmacy shelves. Which means cook healing agent It won't be difficult to do it yourself.

So, the recipe for making the tincture: field steelhead (roots) - 20 g, 70% alcohol - 100 g. The raw materials are crushed, poured with alcohol and infused. Take 45 drops three times a day before meals. Treatment should last from half a month to three weeks.

This tincture is definitely contraindicated only for children, pregnant and lactating women due to its alcohol content. In other cases - with individual intolerance. It should be taken into account that when long-term use the drug may cause diarrhea.

Preparing the decoction

Another way to consume field steelhead is to prepare a decoction from it. The crushed root is poured with boiling water at the rate of 30 grams of raw material per 1 liter of water, kept for 30-40 minutes in a water bath, then cooled, filtered and diluted with water to a liter. Ready decoction Can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than two days. It should be taken before meals, 50 grams several times a day for no more than four weeks.

Steel can also be used externally. Cold lotions with decoction healing root contribute to the reduction of swelling of the nodes in hemorrhoids and the treatment of trophic ulcers of the lower leg. And for eczema and other skin diseases, baths with the addition of this remedy are indicated.

Use in collections

When making these and other preparations, you need to take one part of each plant, chop it up and place it in a storage container. To prepare the decoction, the raw materials are poured with water in a ratio of 1 teaspoon per glass of liquid, simmered in a water bath for a quarter of an hour, and then infused for an hour. Another way to use it is to pour boiling water over the dry collection and let it brew for at least a couple of hours.

Growing and harvesting

Wild steelhead is unsuitable for use as a medicinal raw material, since it is rare and grows scattered, mixed with other herbs. Therefore, it is grown for the purpose of harvesting. You can do this on your own site. In addition, steel has good decorative qualities, and its pink spikelets will delight the eye all summer.

It is better to choose an open, well-lit place for planting steelweed, ideally one where vegetables were previously cultivated. Since the plant loves nutritious soil, during autumn digging the area should be fertilized with manure or humus. Steelweed is sown in the spring, after loosening the soil. Planting material must be prepared in advance - scarification is carried out, that is, the surface skin of the seed is damaged, which becomes compacted during storage and reduces germination. This can be done using sandpaper, rubbing each seed with it. It is advisable to place the beds at a distance of 45-50 cm from each other, and sow plants at the rate of 4-6 units per 1 meter.

From the moment the field steelhead has flowered until frost, you can start harvesting the roots. They are dug up, the soil is removed, and they are washed. cold water, dried and cut into pieces approximately 10 cm long. For drying in a natural way the roots are suspended or placed on a horizontal surface in a layer no thicker than 7 cm and periodically turned over. In this case, it is necessary to ensure good ventilation in the room, and if drying is carried out on open space- build a protective canopy. You can also use dryers, keeping the steelberry roots there for a week at a temperature of 40-60 degrees. Ready raw materials for storage should be placed in cloth bags.

When prepared and consumed correctly healing power Steelwort roots can bring many health benefits. However, it is worth remembering that any medicinal plant can cause allergic reaction. You should start using steelhead with caution, and if you have serious illnesses, consult a doctor.

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Latin name: Ononis arvensis L. (Ononis hircina Jacq., Ononis intermedia C. A. Mey. ex Becker).

Another name: arable steelweed.

Legume family - Leguminosae (Fabaceae).

Description

A perennial herbaceous plant 40–80 cm high with a peculiar unpleasant odor.

Stems straight, less often, ascending, branched, pubescent with simple and glandular hairs, woody at the base, often violet-reddish, with spines (O. arvensis var. spinescens Ledeb.), less often without spines (O. arvensis var. inermis Ledeb.).

Root rod-shaped, branched, up to 100 cm long, woody, whitish at the break, weakly branched, turning at the top into a short, multi-headed rhizome, on which renewal buds are formed.

Leaves alternate, petiolate, lower and middle trifoliate, upper simple; leaflets are oval or oblong-elliptic, 1.5-3 cm long, 0.5-1.5 cm wide, with sharp-toothed edges, glandular-pubescent on both sides, sticky, with a peculiar odor; the lateral leaves are almost sessile, the middle one is on a relatively long petiole. The stipules are large, broadly ovate, stalk-embracing, adherent to the winged petiole.

Flowers located 2 in the axils of the leaves on short pedicels; at the ends of the stems and lateral branches they form rather dense spike-shaped inflorescences. The calyx is about 10 mm long, bell-shaped, shaggy, deeply dissected into 5 linear-lanceolate lobes. Corolla 15 - 20 mm long, moth-type, pinkish-white, pale pink or almost white; the flag is broadly elliptical, narrowed into a short nail, the wings and boat are shorter than the flag. There are 10 stamens, their threads are fused into a tube. Pistil with an upper unilocular ovary, a long, thin, upward-curved style and a small capitate stigma.

Fetus- a broadly ovoid, glandular, more or less swollen, two-to-four-seeded bean, about 7 mm long, 5-6 mm wide, shorter than the remaining calyx.

The seeds are spherical or slightly kidney-shaped, finely tuberculate, dark brown or light brown, sometimes with a greenish tint. Weight of 1000 seeds is 3.5 - 4 g.

Blooms in June - August; The fruits ripen from August until frost.

Spreading

Distributed in the steppe and forest-steppe zones of Russia, the Caucasus, Ukraine, Western and Eastern Siberia.

Elf field has a disjunctive Western Eurasian range. It is widespread throughout the south of the European part of Russia, including Crimea and the Caucasus, but is absent in the desert regions of the Caspian lowland. It moves north only to the Baltic states, where it reaches the shores of the Gulf of Finland; it is absent in the remaining northern regions and many areas of the central zone of the European part of Russia. Known in some areas of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Altai Territory. In these areas there are isolated locations of steelhead that have no commercial significance.

The northern border of the range starts from the southern shore of the Gulf of Finland and goes south, passing along the floodplain of the Velikaya River and the southwestern part of the Pskov region. The border then deviates to the west, bypassing most regions of Belarus, except for the most northern, western and southern ones. Heading east, the border passes through Gomel, Bryansk, Kaluga, and reaches the river. Oka, goes along its floodplain and then along the Volga, from the mouth of the Oka to the lower reaches of the Kama. In the Urals, the border of the range runs along the river. Belaya up to 60° E. and captures the southern part of the southern Urals. From here it turns west and again reaches the Volga basin, deviates to the south and crosses it south of Volgograd, skirting the deserted Caspian regions. Further in the southwest, the border reaches the foothills of the Caucasus and goes around the mountains from the south. Grozny and goes out to the Caspian Sea near the mouth of the river. Sulak.
There are separate fragments of the range in the south Western Siberia(the upper reaches of the Ob, west of Biysk) and in northeastern Kazakhstan, where steelhead grows in the Irtysh basin from Semipalatinsk to the upper reaches of this river, including lakes Zaisan and Markakol.

The East-Kazakhstan-Kyrgyz fragment of the area of the field steelweed in the north covers the Dzungarian Alatau ridge, the middle course of the river. Ili, the upper reaches of the Chu River, and in the south it reaches the middle reaches of the river. Naryn and Issyk-Kul lakes.

Isolated locations of steelhead are also found in Mugodzhary, in Northern Kazakhstan on the river. Ishim (in the vicinity of Petropavlovsk), in the northeast of the Kazakh hills, in the vicinity of Baikonur and in the Aktau mountains (north of Karaganda). In Central Asia, individual locations have been identified in the southern foothills of the Karatau ridge, in the floodplain of the river. Syrdarya (in the vicinity of Leninabad) and in the Pyanj valley from the Darvaz to the Wakhan ridges.

It grows in floodplain and upland meadows, along the banks of reservoirs, among bushes, on forest edges and clearings, on mountain slopes, sometimes along the outskirts of swamps, on fallow lands and roadsides.

Teberdinsky Reserve . Mouth of the river Dzhemagat, in a meadow, 1300 m above sea level. Rarely.

Growing

Field steelweed is a light-loving plant. Prefers habitats with sufficient moisture, grows on limestone, chernozem and heavy alluvial soils. It is more common in the steppe and forest-steppe zones, as well as in the mountain-steppe and mountain forest belts. It has high frost resistance and winter hardiness. IN natural conditions It is difficult to obtain raw materials, so the plant was introduced into cultivation.

Agricultural technology

Before sowing, the seeds are scarified by rubbing with emery sand and pickled. Sow to a depth of 3-4 cm with a row spacing of 45-60 cm. The plant prefers fertile, moist soils. The site is dug up to a depth of 25-30 cm and 2-3 kg of organic fertilizers are added per 1 m2, as well as mineral fertilizers - nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium.

Caring for crops consists of loosening the soil 3-4 times, weeding and bouquets of plants in the 6-leaf phase, which is carried out according to the scheme: 25 cm bouquet, 20 cm cut out or 10 cm bouquet, 8 cm cut out, etc. plot in early spring, add 15 g of superphosphate and 5 g of potassium salt and ammonium nitrate per 1 m2.

Reproduction

Propagated by seeds.

Varieties

Close to the field steelhead is the spiny steelhead - Ononis spinosa L., which is distinguished by smaller leaves and single flowers that do not form dense spike-shaped inflorescences. The typical subspecies is found only in the Carpathians. Ancient steelweed - O. spinosa L. subsp. antiquorum (L.) Archang. common in Kazakhstan, some areas of Central Asia, less commonly in Transcaucasia and the Kerch Peninsula. Most previous researchers considered the ancient steelweed - Ononis antiquorum L. to be an independent species. Experimental studies indicate the prospects of using preparations from Ononis spinosa var. antiquorum along with Ononis arvensis preparations. However, they have not undergone clinical trials.

Chemical composition

Active ingredients

The roots contain carbohydrates (starch), essential oil, resins, organic acids, triterpenoids, tannins (0.4%), flavonoids, mucilage, proteins, mineral salts (about 10%), including potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium , iron, chlorine, sulfur, phosphorus, silicon; isoflavone glycosides ononine and onone. Alkaloids, phenolic compounds, and flavonoids were found in the aerial parts.

Field steel steel Application

Food use

In Moldova, young steelweed leaves boiled in salt water are eaten.

Medicinal use

The pharmacological activity of alcoholic extracts from the roots of the field steelhead has been most studied. Plant has diuretic and laxative properties, and also has some hypotensive and cardiotonic effect. Steelwort preparations reduce the permeability and fragility of capillaries, have an anti-inflammatory and hemostatic effect.

Elf grass reduces peristalsis and increases intestinal tone. Galenic preparations of steelweed are low-toxic.

Collection and processing of medicinal raw materials

Roots and rhizomes serve as medicinal raw materials. The roots of steelweed are harvested in the fall, in September-October, by digging up the plants with shovels or picks, shaking them off the ground, cutting off the above-ground parts at the root collar, and washing the roots in cold water. After preliminary drying for 1-2 days on a rack or on a mat, they are dried in attics with good ventilation, under sheds or in dryers, at a temperature of 40 - 45 °, laid out in a thin layer of 20-25 cm. Dry roots are stored in a closed container 2 years. Seeds are collected when 60-80% of the fruits are brown.

To ensure the reproduction of natural resources, small, non-fruit-bearing plants with small roots should not be dug up. In addition, at the harvesting sites, some steelweed plants with seeds should be left to ensure its seeding and renewal.

Application in official and folk medicine

Since the 16th century, steelweed has been included in the pharmacopoeia of the Russian state and a number of European countries as a diuretic, diaphoretic and laxative. Steelwort preparations have been successfully used for many decades in the treatment of patients suffering from hemorrhoids, chronic constipation, sphincter fissures. They are usually prescribed in the acute stage of the disease. Steelwort preparations are non-toxic.

When taking tincture or infusion of steelweed in patients, intestinal motility decreases, its tone increases, defecation becomes easier, diuresis increases and blood pressure decreases. Thanks to the anti-inflammatory and hemostatic properties of the plant, pain and swelling of hemorrhoids are reduced, and bleeding stops. Subjective improvement in well-being and positive dynamics clinical indicators observed in patients with hemorrhoids already 2-3 weeks after the start of treatment with steelweed preparations.

A decoction and tincture of the roots normalizes stool. The laxative properties of the plant are used for atonic and spastic constipation in patients who are on long-term bed rest, after operations, injuries, especially with an increased tendency to thrombosis.

In the form of a tincture (1 teaspoon of roots or fruits in half a glass of water) is prescribed orally 3 times a day for hemorrhoids, rectal fissures, post-dysenteric and proctogenic constipation.
Steelwort tincture is recommended for thrombophlebitis, varicose phlembothrombosis and dilation of the veins of the lower extremities. Used for inflammation of hemorrhoids, for trophic ulcers drumsticks (1 teaspoon of tincture dissolved in half a glass boiled water, moisten the napkins and apply lotions to the sore spot).

Steelwort root is also used as a diuretic for uric acid diathesis, gout, inflammatory diseases kidneys and Bladder.

In folk medicine, infusion and decoction of aerial parts are used to treat gout, pyelonephritis, ascites, prescribed as a diuretic and diaphoretic, for headaches, for rheumatism, as a choleretic, for urolithiasis, gastrointestinal dysfunction. intestinal tract, as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent. Insignificant antitumor activity of the extract was revealed.

The aerial parts are used as follows: infusion - for ascites, kidney diseases, bladder diseases, rheumatism, headaches; externally - for eczema. The fruits are used for hemorrhoids, gout, epilepsy.

Stelnik field pharmacopoeia

Recipes for various diseases

Haemorrhoids

Preparation of the decoction. 30 g of crushed roots are boiled in 1 liter of water to obtain 0.5 liters of decoction. Cool and filter. Take 50 ml 3 times a day for 2-4 weeks for hemorrhoids, to normalize stools (relax) and reduce pain.

Rheumatism

An infusion of 30 g of roots per glass of boiling water is taken 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day as a diuretic for dropsy, kidney stones, gout and rheumatism.

Contraindications

No contraindications for use were found.

Hemorrhoids can cause a lot of suffering to a person, and only those who have encountered this disease know how difficult it is to get rid of it. However, sometimes people don’t even realize that many medicines have already been created by nature itself, and, for example, a tincture of steelhead for hemorrhoids will help get rid of the disease. Let's consider what effect it has on the body and how to use this remedy correctly.

To make it clearer what effect a tincture of steelhead can have, it is necessary to become more familiar with the characteristics of the plant itself.

People used to call this plant “plow holder”, because even a plow could not cope with its strong root. Since ancient times, our ancestors have used steelweed to relieve pain, as a diuretic and cholagogue, for the treatment of headaches, epilepsy, kidney and skin diseases, as well as for getting rid of prostatitis.

After it has been determined chemical composition plant, it turned out that it contains many useful elements. These are tannins, resins, organic acids, flavonoids and essential oils, minerals and trace elements, as well as triterpene substances and tetracycline alcohol. This rich composition explains the properties of the plant, which allow it to be used to treat many diseases, in particular hemorrhoids.

Essential oils have an anti-inflammatory effect, can significantly accelerate the healing process of cracks and wounds, reduce bleeding of hemorrhoids, and strengthen the immune system.
The tannins contained in steelweed have an astringent and hemostatic effect, can relieve inflammatory processes, and relieve pain. Moreover, astringent action It is noted not only when used externally of products that contain steelhead, but also when taken internally.
Tetracycline alcohol has an anti-inflammatory effect and prevents reproduction pathogenic bacteria and their spread to other areas of the anus.

Steelwort also has a mild laxative effect, softens feces, which ensures their painless removal from the body. When taking products containing steelhead, there is a decrease in blood pressure on the walls of blood vessels hemorrhoids, the walls of blood vessels become more elastic and capillaries less fragile. The diuretic properties of the plant will help remove toxins from the body, which will improve the condition of the gastrointestinal tract and general state sick.

Contraindications

Like many others medicinal herbs, stalnik has some contraindications for use:

regular use of drugs with omentum has a persistent laxative effect, so consultation with a doctor is advisable;
individual intolerance.

Treatment

It should be noted that the best medicinal properties possess the rhizomes of the plant. Treatment of hemorrhoids with tincture of field steelhead is carried out using decoctions and compresses of tinctures, the use of which helps to stop hemorrhoidal bleeding. Tincture of field steelhead removes painful sensations, normalizes stool, reduces internal hemorrhoids.

The type of remedy is selected depending on what issue needs to be resolved first. For example, if the patient is most concerned about pain or swelling, then compresses are best suited. In order to remove inflammatory process, normalize stool, stop bleeding - you need to take tinctures and decoctions.

To prepare the decoction, you need to pour 30 grams of crushed steelweed root into a liter of boiling water, leave for half an hour, strain and drink no more than 100 grams two or three times a day. The broth spoils very quickly, so it should only be stored in a cold place, no more than two days.
To obtain a decoction for compresses, boil 60 grams of crushed plant root in 500 ml of water for 30 minutes, strain and cool. Moisten gauze pads or cotton pads with the resulting decoction and apply to the affected area for a few minutes. It should be noted that compresses are not recommended in the acute stage of the disease, accompanied by bleeding.
The tincture can be purchased at a pharmacy, or you can prepare it yourself. To do this, you need to grind the root of the steelhead and pour medical alcohol or high-quality vodka, take 5 parts of alcohol per part of the plant root, the vessel must be tightly closed. After the product has been infused in a warm, dark place for several days, it must be strained. Use tincture of field steelberry for hemorrhoids, one to two teaspoons before meals, or dilute 30-50 drops in a glass warm water and have a drink.

Field steelweed tincture has clear advantages:

it can be stored for a long time, unlike decoction;
it can be used both in the stage of exacerbation of the disease and in the stage of remission;
it can be purchased at finished form, or you can cook it yourself.

It should be remembered that treatment of hemorrhoids with medicinal plants does not provide a 100% guarantee of healing, so consultation with a doctor is required.

Before we talk about the tincture of field omentum and its use for hemorrhoids, let's take a closer look at the characteristics of the plant itself, the beneficial properties and use of the roots, which are known to be most often used in various recipes. Steelweed is a plant that is often used in medical purposes. It belongs to the legume family. The height of the stem ranges from 0.3 m to 0.8 m. The flowers of the plant are usually light, mostly white or pinkish. The fruits are beans of small length (less than 10 cm).

This plant grows in the Caucasus, Crimea, and the European part of Russia. It can be found quite rarely in Kazakhstan, as well as in regions such as the Southern Urals and Altai, and sometimes even in the republics of Central Asia. It grows most often in meadows. This is where its full “folk” name comes from – field steelhead. It blooms from June to August, and bears fruit, depending on the region, from July to September.

Stalnik: benefits and characteristics

Many medical works, which are hundreds of years old, describe healing properties steel So, in former times it was used to treat kidney-related ailments, bladder, as well as for headaches. In many ways, all these properties are explained by the fact that the plant contains the following elements and substances:

Essential oils.
Tannins.
Tetracycline alcohol.
Resins and starch.

Impact on the body

Concerning medical action, then steelwort tincture, as well as other preparations made on its basis, contribute to following processes in the patient's body:

Increased amplitude of contractions of the heart muscle.
Decreased blood pressure levels.
Acceleration of blood clotting.
Reducing capillary fragility.
Positive impact on overall health.

Indications for use

It should be noted that various shapes medicines, created using steel steel, are quite common in both folk and official medicine. Water decoctions, as well as tea from the plant, are used in cases where the use of drugs with a diuretic effect, as well as those with disinfectant properties, is required.

By the way! Many experts in the field traditional medicine make decoctions that help better cleansing blood and its stopping in case of bleeding caused by ailments such as hemorrhoids and various skin diseases.

Preparing such a decoction is quite simple. Here is his recipe: take the roots of the plant (about 1 tbsp) and pour it into boiling water in an amount of about half a liter. Turn the heat down and keep it on for 10 minutes. After this, we filter the resulting healing composition. As for the dosage and instructions for use, you need to drink this product 3 times a day, 100–120 ml at a time.

Medicinal properties of steelberry root

It is also necessary to take into account the fact that it is the rhizomes of the plant that have the best medicinal properties. Thanks to the presence of numerous useful substances and microelements, infusions and decoctions of them are useful in the treatment of hemorrhoids, for normalizing stool, as well as for constipation.

Like many other medications, preparations based on steelweed have some contraindications for use. These include individual intolerance to the action of the drug, as well as some laxative effects (with regular use). Therefore, before taking it, it is advisable to consult your doctor.

Tincture of steelhead with alcohol: what you need to know

With constant and correct use alcohol tincture field steelhead helps in the fight against problems such as hemorrhoids, headache, urolithiasis disease, gout, rheumatism and various diseases gastrointestinal tract. By the way, another effective remedy for hair loss is burdock tincture.

As a rule, it is not prepared at home, since it can be bought at almost any pharmacy. Dosage and instructions for use are as follows: three times a day for 15–20 days. You need to take 30–50 drops of medicine at a time. For more precise instructions for use, see the instructions that come with the drug.