The silver lock is a thorny bush with a tree appearance. The human being uses each of its parts for different purposes. The plant is very useful in popular medicine. The fruits, leaves, flowers and cortex are used above all. Medications are less frequently made from the roots of the bush.
Plant description
The bushes have a height of up to 4 m. They are mostly small trees that have strong roots. The distance that extends from the bush can be 8 m. The branches are spiny and covered, with greater or lesser density, of silver scales.
The leaves are arranged in alternating sequence. The length of the leaves varies from 2 to 10 cm. They are oval and pointed at the end.
The leaves have 1-3 flowers. The flowers are bell shaped. The flowering period from June to July. Rarely the flowering can be repeated in August. The fruits are small, up to 1 cm size and bal l-shaped.
Fruetification begins in plants over 7 years. Maturation occurs in August and September. The color can be brown or black. The taste is sweet, similar to that of mature blueberries. It is rarely used as food. The bone occupies almost the entire part of the fruit. Other varieties of the plant:
- Locha Paraguas. It grows especially in Asia and does not tolerate winter or cold. At a temperature o f-10 ° C dies. Height up to 4 m. The leaves are light green. In early May yellow flowers appear with a silver dye. These attract bees and are also hone y-producing plants.
- Locha Espinosa. This species is a perennial leaf bush. It can reach a height of up to 7 m. The branches are covered with sharp thorns. The leaves are undulating on both sides. The leave of the leaves is brown with a silver dye and the beam is green. In some cases it can grow as a climbing plant.
- The multiflora locha. This species is not very high, only 1. 5 m. Nor does it have thorns. The branches have dark red scales. Oval leaves come out of them. The upper part is silver and the lower brown with a silver dye. Flowering begins in July. The flowers have a yellow tone and bell shape. In August the fruits appear in place. The berries are quite large and red. They have a juicy but acidic flavor. They are rich in nutrients.
- The species is found in Asia. The plant is located in Asia, Kazakhstan and the Caucasus. It grows more rarely in southern Russia. It is known locally as Jida. It can be cultivated.
Chemical composition
The plant has a large number of beneficial elements in its composition. They are present in almost all parts of the bush. In its composition are found
- steroids;
- essential oils;
- carbohydrates;
- tannins;
- acids;
- alkaloids;
- coumarinas;
- vitamin C;
- catechins
Seeds and cortex contain large amounts of alkaloids. The leaves contain vitamin C. The fruit contains the most useful substances. It also contains fructose, glucose, proteins, sugar and tannin.
Silver Lock Properties for Human Health
The therapeutic properties of the Silver Lock are known by humanity for many years. The spikelet uses its fruits and leaves for medicinal purposes. Fresh crushed leaves help in purulent skin wounds and secretions. The bush has healing and ant i-inflammatory properties.
It is recommended for colds for its antipyretic and expectorant effects. It is useful for throat pains. The plant has antibacterial properties.
Effective to get rid of worms. Flowers are used for hypertension and heart failure. The leaves are used for external use in rheumatism and sciatica. The cortex can be used for diarrhea.
Useful properties
The fruit fruit contains a large number of useful substances. It contains proteins, carbohydrates and acids. It is useful to make decoctions and tinctures from them. Universally, the remedy is useful in cosmetology and popular medicine.
To collect the raw material, you have to collect the leaves in the first half of the summer. The flowers must be collected in early June. They can be dry in special devices. Drying can be stored for two years. The grass is used to improve immunity, normalize blood pressure.
The plant belongs to the safe and useful. It can cause damage if used incorrectly or in excessive doses. It can also cause an allergic reaction. Otherwise, there is no damage.
Contraindications of use
As the damage of this plant is almost impossible, the contraindications list will not be long. Exceptions are individual intolerance, allergies and the consequence of a cross reaction.
Special caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding must be taken. It is better to do so under the supervision of a doctor. Children up to 12 years can take a decoction of the fruit.
It only should be taken nuts when:
- Renal insufficiency;
- fever;
- Open stomach ulcers.
It is important to keep in mind that rotten or immature fruits should not be used. They can cause poisoning and poisoning.
Special applications
The grass is used in various applications. In most cases it is used for its medicinal effects. It is used in cosmetology, for essential oils in aromatherapy. Each part of the bush contains certain substances. Depending on this, leaves, flowers or cortex are used for specific purposes.
In popular medicine
Silvering lock is popular for its astringent properties. It is used to prepare remedies against diarrhea. The decoctions have antibacterial and ant i-inflammatory effects. It is effective in the presence of helminths and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The leaves and fruits are suitable for this purpose.
The shrub is suitable for treating colds and viral diseases. It has an effective antipyretic effect. As the plant has an ant i-inflammatory effect, its use in the treatment of pain of various etiologies is recommended. At different ages, it is suitable for external use in rheumatism and radicalis.
Flower decoctions have a healing effect. They are also used for hypertension, edema, colitis. The largest number of useful substances is found in the fruit.
If consumed regularly, it improves memory and refreshes the body. It has therapeutic effect on the functionality of the cardiovascular system. Fruits have a pleasant taste. They are often used to prepare jams and drinks.
Tincture for gargarisms
The leaves of this plant are excellent to relieve inflammation of the mouth, throat and respiratory tract. With them, various tinctures and decoctions are prepared. To prepare the need 1. 5 tablespoons of crushed leaves and 200 ml of boiling water.
The infusion must stand for 30 minutes. After that, they use it to make gargling and ingestion. It can also be used for bronchitis.
Tincture for hypertension
The flowers of the plant are suitable for the treatment of hypertension. To prepare a medicinal decoction, you have to take 100 grams of dry flowers and place them in a glass jar. Next, they are poured into 1 liter of high quality vodka.
It is better to choose a dark glass container, which is tightly closed. It is necessary to insist 30 days. Drink previously in diluted water, 20 drops.
Decoction for respiratory diseases
When viral diseases can help berries decoction. To prepare the need 30 g of berries and 250-300 grams of water. Boil the broth for 5 minutes. After it must stand for 2 hours. Strain and drink decoction 2 times a day at 120 ml.
Decoction against worms
If infections are suffered from helminths, it is recommended to take a decoction of the berries of this plant. To make a decoction, take 2 tablespoons of the fruit and pour 250 ml of boiling water. Keep it in the water bath for 30 minutes. When the decoction has cooled, add the same amount of warm water. You must drink hot, 30 ml before meals.
The maximum number of uses is 4 times a day. The prepared decoction must be stored in the refrigerator. It is important to keep in mind that if nausea occurs during application, decoction can be drink only after a meal.
Decoction to wash wounds
The spikelet has a strong ant i-inflammatory activity and its fruit is used to treat wounds. To prepare it, 2 tablespoons of fruit are taken and 200 ml of water are poured. The mixture must boil and then leave another 5 minutes. Let the drink stand for 2 hours and use it to cure wounds.
Poultice for rheumatism
Rheumatism can be very painful. To reduce pain in this case, use the leaves of this plant. Approximately 100 g of crushed leaves will be needed.
They are steamed for 15 minutes. Then, they should be used to form small compresses. They apply at the place of pain for 30 minutes. After using them, you have to throw them away.
Antipyretic
To obtain the antipyretic effect it is necessary to prepare a decoction of the bush ber. It’s really easy to prepare. Any recipe of those indicated in the previous paragraphs can be used.
The only difference will be your conservation time: only 2 days. If you need more, you have to prepare a new one. You can also use flowers and leaves to reduce heat. They are added to the fruit and prepare a decoction. You can take 50 ml, 3 times a day until the symptoms disappear completely.
In cosmetology
This plant has a rich composition. Most of its substances make it useful for use in cosmetology. Prepared remedies based on the silver locha can be used to remove skin rashes. They also eliminate inflammation, nourish skin with vitamins and trace elements.
The flowers are excellent for preparing essential oils that are then used in perfumery. At home you can prepare useful decoctions for bathroom and toilet.
2 tablespoons of dry mixture are needed for 1 liter of water. Hot water is poured and left in infusion for 1 hour. When the infusion cools, it must be filtered and can be used to wash.
In aromatherapy
Flowers are used to make essential oil. It is used to elaborate various remedies used in aromatic lamps. Not only flowers, but also the leaves have a pleasant and delicate fragrance. They are also used to prepare various oils. Flower and leaves bags are also made.
Collection and storage of the Sauna spikelet
Almost all parts of the bush can be used for canned. At first you have to determine when to reap the flowers. They begin to appear between May and June. Not only can flowers be collected during this period, but also the leaves later.
June is the moment of summer in which the leaves of the plant are harvested. The fruits must be collected towards autumn. You have to observe the process and collect the fruits as they mature. It is recommended to choose shrubs with less thorns. This does not affect the quality of the raw material. It will only facilitate your collection.
The raw material can dry in the same way as other herbs. There are special dryers for this purpose. The already prepared herbs can be kept up to 2 years. The flowers can be kept for 1 year.
Once this period has elapsed, the raw material begins to lose its useful properties. When harvesting, attention must be paid to the quality of the fruits, flowers and leaves. NO rotten, damaged or immature berries should be used. The flowers and leaves can be stored in fabric bags in a dry place. Decoctions and tinctures should be kept in the refrigerator.
Silver Lock is one of the most healthy and safe shrubs. It can be taken in large quantities for various purposes. Their remedies help against various diseases and pathologies.
The only contraindication is allergy or intolerance. Devam can only be used decoction of nuts. The grass has a pleasant fragrance. In any case, sel f-medication is not recommended. It is better to consult a specialist or a doctor before using it.
