Althaeus: syrup, reviews about it, folk remedies based on it

The healing properties of the althea have been known since the Middle Ages. The herbalists of that time, together with the doctors, successfully cured many diseases. In domestic pharmacology, the althea root is used since the end of the 18th century. As a medicine, it is used in many countries of the world. From it prepare teas, tinctures, syrups, decoctions.

Useful substances in the marshmallow

Healing properties have all the above-ground parts of the plant, but the root is particularly useful. Prepared from an althaea syrup, the price of which varies from 40 to 50 rubles, for medicinal qualities is priceless. In the period of maturation, when the root is not yet hard, but meaty, the raw materials are most useful. The color of the root at this time is light, with a beige tinge. It contains more than 30% of mucous substances, glucose, starch, pectin, fatty oils and other useful substances. Avicenna also noted the healing properties of the althea: a beneficial effect on joints, blood composition, nervous system, internal organs of a person. It is possible to consider as a miracle plant a marshmallow. Syrup, the reviews of which confirm this, is in great demand as a remedy.

Preparation of syrup

Prepare it as follows: the root is cut into pieces and folds into a filter or three-layer gauze. Filled with 100 ml of alcohol-alcohol solution and gradually filtered. The collected liquid returns again to the filter with the alteum, the process is repeated. The solution is passed through the pieces of the althea for an hour. As a result of the filtered liquid, about 40 ml will be collected. It adds 63 g of sugar. To dissolve it, the mixture is heated and mixed well with a wooden spoon. In the syrup, you can add a couple of drops of anise oil - this will give it a softness and aroma.

Therapeutic properties of althea

The althaea root syrup has anti-inflammatory and antitussive properties. Therefore, it is effective in the treatment of bronchial asthma. Scheme of admission: 20 grams several times a day. The root of the althea is used for the treatment of angina. To do this, 15 g of powdered ground roots are filled with a glass of boiling water. After a 1.5-hour infusion, they drink three times a day for 30 ml. Apply in the form of rinses and compresses a decoction of 50 g of root (per 500 ml of water). It boils for five minutes and is infused for two hours.

Positive effect is rendered by marshmallow in the treatment of the kidneys: it is taken orally together with medications prescribed by the attending physician. From those who used marshmallow (syrup), reviews tend to come positive.

Many say that marshmallows treat not only colds, but also infectious, chronic, hereditary diseases.

Recipes from the past

Up to now, a prescription has come down, with the help of which babies were relieved of vomiting and bloody diarrhea. To prepare the drug, according to the reviews, one part of the mall (one used to call the marshmallow in Russia) and 20 parts of boiled water are taken. The mixture is infused all night. The child is given 10 ml of water every hour. In addition, three times a day they clean the intestines with an enema. The tummy of the child at this time is wrapped with a linen cloth, moistened with the same infusion. In all likelihood, healers of those times so treated a severe childhood disease, which is now called toxic dyspepsia. After recovery, the child was observed and, if necessary, reinforced his nervous system.

Recipe from Avicenna

Scientific research is proved, and ordinary people confirmed that the infusion and syrup of the althea root help to cope with nervous disorders in children. Prosvirnik was a good assistant to traditional medicine in the treatment of inflammation of the bladder, burns of the esophagus, whooping cough and other diseases.

Although modern medicine copes with tuberculosis, but sometimes it is powerless. For example, tuberculosis in allergy sufferers can not be cured. In such cases old recipes help: 50 g of crushed root is poured with hot milk. All insists 3-4 hours and drinks in a warm form throughout the day. The treatment is very long, but the patients say that it is effective.

And today is widely used in medicine marshmallows. Syrup, reviews of the results of treatment which prove the value of this root, can be purchased at the pharmacy. Everyone can buy this miracle cure without a prescription. You can prepare it yourself, the blessing grows marshmallows throughout Russia. It is important to properly use the althae syrup: the instruction, the reviews indicate this and require strict observance of the rules.

Contraindications for use

Treatment of althea is effective, while very affordable. The syrup of the althea root has a long shelf life - up to 1.5 years. But do not treat the treatment lightly. The main thing, in order not to harm the health, it is necessary to observe the dosage and consultation of the doctor. It is necessary to take into account contraindications. It is not recommended to take medicines prepared on the basis of althea, people suffering from diabetes and allergies. With fear to treat treatment is and pregnant women. It would be wrong to consider a plant of marshmallows as a panacea for all troubles. Syrup, consumer reviews about which are mostly positive, can not be saved from everything at once. As in any case, in the treatment of bust or shortage do not give the desired results. It is important to choose the right dose and duration of treatment.