Root of wheat grass: medicinal properties and contraindications, recipes and reviews

The puffy creeping is a herbaceous perennial plant of the cereal family. In the people it is called dog grass, wolf tooth, field fire, bait or rozhnetsom. The plant has a long rhizome that spreads rapidly over the ground. In view of this, he became almost the main enemy in the kitchen gardens and in the gardens.

But do not rush to throw out the root of wheat grass. Medical properties and contraindications, which we will discuss in the next article, it turns out, are inherent in him.

Description

The rhizome of wheat grass extends horizontally, and reproduction takes place at the expense of its processes. Straight stems can reach a height of up to one and a half meters. Long linear leaves on the outside have roughness. Flowers are collected in inflorescences-spikelets, the length of which is from 7 to 15 centimeters.

Flowering plants account for the first half of the summer, and the fruit ripens in September. Few know that the root of wheat grass has medicinal properties (and contraindications, like any medicine), and when they see a plant growing in the garden and vegetable garden, they try to get rid of it. However, it is not easy to do this, since the rhizomes can stretch for tens of meters and multiply in this way more and more. And it's not worth it. It is better to find them a useful application.

Kinds

There are about seventy species of plants that are distributed mainly in the Northern Hemisphere. On the territory of Russia, the creeper grows most often. Farmers feed them livestock.

Individual types are used for household needs. For example, with the help of the wheatgrass heel fixes sand and dunes by the sea. Other cultures, called wheatgrass medium and elongated, actively cross. Thus, hybrid varieties, resistant to frost and parasites, are derived, the basis is the root of wheat grass.

Healing properties

Both contraindications and beneficial effects of the plant are mainly associated with the rhizome. Studies conducted in the laboratory, confirmed the presence of nutrients in the grasshoppe, which many perceive only as a weed.

It contains organic acids, fatty oils, levulose, aveline, fructose, carotene, mucus, vitamin C and other constituents.

But his healing properties were well known in ancient times and widely used the plant as a diuretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug. It helps well in the elimination of edema, as well as cystitis, nephritis and removes stones from the bladder.

With gastritis, bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, strong constipation and other similar diseases, the root of wheat grass is used. Therapeutic properties, indications for use are caused by an emollient, expectorant and enveloping action that facilitates the patient's condition.

In addition, the reception of medicinal herbs helps with insomnia.

Composition

And you did not notice how the cats and dogs find the plant, when they get sick, and eat its leaves? Natural instincts help to find the necessary medicine. In addition, wheatgrass effectively fights with worms that are in the body of animals.

The therapeutic effect, which is achieved in both animals and humans, is provided at the expense of a rich composition. So, in plant cells contain:

• Ascorbic acid , malic acid ;
• Carotene, mucus, pectin, saponin;
• Trace elements of magnesium, iron, sodium;
• Phenolic compounds;
• Essential oils;
• Other compounds, including amino acids.

Dosage forms

Raw materials are harvested at the end of summer or early autumn. Rhizomes at the same time should be carefully separated from other parts of the plant and harvested for the winter.

It is sublimated in the oven or in dryers. The temperature should not exceed 60 degrees. The ability to crack with a crash without deformation will show readiness. In this form, the creeping medicinal properties last the longest .

The application is possible for 3 years. Raw materials have no smell. But the taste is sweet.

Recipes

Even in traditional medicine, the roots of wheat grass are used to prepare various medicinal preparations.

Medical properties and contraindications (recipes - different, depending on the disease), invented by healers in ancient times.

Let's consider those of them that have received the greatest distribution.

To clean blood vessels take two tablespoons of raw materials, pour a glass of water at room temperature and insist 12 hours. Filter, then the grass is poured a glass of boiling water and add another poured glass. After cooling, the infusion is drunk within one day. The course of treatment lasts 3 months.

To clean joints from salts, it is necessary to add a tablespoon of crushed rhizomes in a glass of boiling water. The mixture is insisted for a couple of hours and drunk a little during the day. The course lasts 7 days. Then take a short break and resume treatment.

With skin diseases, decoction of rhizomes gives a very useful effect. To do this, in five liters dilute 50 grams of raw materials and heat on a water bath. After insisting, the broth is poured into a bath of water. Usually enough 10-15 baths, depending on the disease.

In diabetes, cardiovascular and bile duct diseases, 100 g of prepared raw materials are taken, poured with a liter of boiling water, and evaporated on low heat until half of the liquid remains. After this, the product is cooled and drunk before meals in small doses.

Contraindications

When going to use any medicinal plant, including wheat grass, properties, treatment, contraindications should be carefully studied.

However, in the case of this plant, there are no specific contraindications to date. However, like any medicine, it should be taken with caution and do not exceed the prescribed dosages.

It is not recommended to take medicinal products from the rhizome to children under the age of two, as well as to pregnant women. In addition, there may be an individual intolerance, which should immediately stop taking the remedy.

Conclusion

Having considered the wheatgrass creeping, medicinal properties, the description of the plant, it is possible to sum up what was said through the areas of its application.

1. Medicines containing the rhizomes of the plant have sweatshops, diuretics and laxatives that help purify the blood.
2. Pains creeping is often prescribed for rheumatism and gout. It also helps with skin diseases and female ailments.
3. Together with the outflow of liquid, the plant helps to eliminate toxins, due to which the skin is cleaned.
4. It will be useful for catarrh of the respiratory tract. A bath with its addition will help with hemorrhoids, rickets and diathesis.
5. The healing properties also regulate the exchange of salts. Therefore, it is recommended to be used for osteochondrosis and arthritis.
6. Prolonged and regular use will lead to a decrease in cholesterol in the blood.
7. In addition, the root has established itself as an excellent nutritional, restorative and tonic.

Reviews

Often people begin to look closely at this plant, when they notice how their pets stubbornly seek and eat this herb. And after learning that the root of the wheat grass has medicinal properties and contraindications for a person, try it yourself.

So far no reviews have been found, no matter where they say negative about this natural remedy. Its mild but steady effect, thanks to its rich composition of vitamins and minerals, is proven even by medical research. So, the plant can be safely used, without forgetting at the same time and about precautions.