Sagan-dile: indications and contraindications. How to brew a plant of sagan-dile
Sagan-dile is a plant of the genus rhododendrons. In translation from the Buryat language, the name of this herb literally means "white wing".It is also worth noting that today there are other names of this plant, namely: Sagan-dal, sagaan-dile, sakhan dal, white wings, Adams rhododendron, sweet-scented rosemary, dale, prolonging life, etc.
Where is the plant used?
The practical use of sagan-dile is very diverse. This plant is used in ornamental horticulture, as well as in the perfumery, leather and furniture industries. Some types of this herb are used in alternative medicine. After all, it contains such potent glucosides as rhododendrin, andromedotoxin, arbutin, ericoline, etc.
Biochemical composition of medicinal herb
According to the researchers, leaves of Sagan-dile contain a large amount of ascorbic acid( vitamin D and C).It should also be noted that different types of such plants include a different amount of the substance in their composition, namely:
- rhododendron Daurian - about 0.2-0.44%;
- rhododendron Smirnov - approximately 0,17%;
- rhododendron yellow - about 0,13-0,15%;
- Ungern Rhododendron - approximately 0.10%;
- rhododendron Pontic - about 0,08-0,26%;
- rhododendron Caucasian - about 0,05-0,07%;
- rhododendron Ledebur - about 0,7-0,14%;
- Schlippen-bach rhododendron - approximately 0.06-0.11%;
- rhododendron pointed - about 0,08-0,15%.
One can not ignore the fact that the amount of ascorbic acid in this plant may be more or less depending on the month of the year. Thus, the maximum content of vitamins D and C in leaves of Sagan-dile is observed in August and July. In this regard, this plant for medical and preventive purposes is most often collected at this time of year.
Special properties of the
plant As mentioned above, the grass of the sagan-dile, whose useful properties will be described below, is actively used in folk medicine. How exactly it is used for the treatment and prevention of various diseases, we will consider a little further. Now I want to tell you about why the presented plant deserved such popularity. And it happened because of its phytoncidal, bactericidal and insecticidal properties.
Sagan-dale grass: application in the form of alcoholic tinctures
For a long time researchers have established that alcohol tinctures and extracts from the leaves of Rhododendron small-leaved, Daurian and Adams have a bactericidal effect on a number of bacteria of the intestinal flora, vibrio cholera, some pyogenic microbes, streptococci anddiphtheria bacillus. Thanks to such properties, the sagan-dile was actively used not only in folklore, but also in traditional medicine. So, from the presented plant, drugs are produced that are used for intestinal disorders, as well as for cold and gynecological diseases. In addition, these drugs are used in erosions, lesions of the oral mucosa, as an antiseptic in severe frostbite, etc.
Sagan-dile plant: application of water extracts
Water extracts made from leaves or stems of this plant are actively used in dentistry in diseasesgum, parodontosis, stomatitis, etc. In addition, the inhabitants of Siberia apply local species of dal as a diuretic. A similar effect is possessed by such species of rhododendrons as Pontic and golden. By the way, they are often used as insecticides for combating domestic moths.
Due to the fact that this plant contains substances such as andromedotoxin and erycoline, it acts on animals like a drug( intoxicating, and sometimes paralyzing).Quite often yellow rhododendron poison goats, sheep and cattle, which grazes on mountain pastures, where the grass grows.
Application and brewing methods
How to brew sagan-dile? For preventive and curative purposes, this plant is often used during preparation of medicinal tea. To properly brew it, you will need to do the following. It is necessary to take the crushed and dried grass in the amount of a couple of small pinches, and then pour it with one glass of steep boiling water and stand under the closed lid for 10 minutes. After this time, the tea must be filtered through a fine strainer.
Drink the resulting drink should be 1 glass per day. By the way, this herb can be added and during the brewing of ordinary black tea in the amount of one pinch. Such a drink will serve as an excellent preventive agent, especially in the autumn-winter time, when our body is more susceptible to colds.
To use sagan-dile for medical purposes, it is recommended to make a stronger infusion. To do this, we need to take a dessert spoon of chopped grass, pour it with steep boiling water in the amount of one glass and insist in a thermos for two hours. After the specified time, the infusion should be filtered and taken one glass 2 times a day no later than three hours before bedtime.
How does tea and plant extract work on the body?
Tea with the addition of such herbs acts like coffee and has no negative consequences. It improves the metabolism, increases the immunity, strengthens the walls of the vessels, removes toxins and toxins from the body, and also improves the functioning of the liver, kidneys and gallbladder, restores the activity of the heart muscle and the vascular system. In addition, regular use of freshly brewed tea promotes rejuvenation, relieves fatigue, neurosis, puffiness, "hangover syndrome", increases potency, working capacity and significantly improves sleep. In addition, this drink stimulates the heart, helps with nephritis and eliminates strong palpitation.
With regard to infusion, it is recommended to be used for heart failure, severe swelling, bleeding of various types, nerve and colds. In addition, this drink has a tonic effect, improves the activity of the brain, stimulates the work of the heart, relieves fatigue, etc. It is also worth noting that a drunk strong infusion practically immediately removes the "hangover syndrome".In this regard, it is often used after the holidays with drinking alcoholic beverages.
Indications for use of the
Sagan-dile is indicated for the following abnormalities:
- in cardiac and vascular diseases;
- with edema( mainly of cardiac origin);
- for cystitis, kidney disease, urethritis, etc.( as a diuretic);
- for colds( ARVI, ARI);
- for gastrointestinal diseases;
- with prolonged diarrhea;
- for rheumatism;
- in infected sores and wound( only externally);
- for various inflammatory processes in the throat and mouth( for rinsing).
Side effect and contraindications to the use of
What can damage the grass of the sagan-dile? Contraindications of such a drug are only in individual intolerance. As for the side effects, if overused, this plant can cause allergic reactions, as well as constipation or diarrhea.