Content
- 1 Description of the plant sandy immortelle
- 2 Composition and value of sand cumin
- 3 The healing properties of sandy immortelle
- 4 Recipes for decoctions and infusions with sandy immortelle
- 5 How to take sandy immortelle
- 6 Application in cosmetology
- 7 Restrictions and contraindications
- 8 Collection and procurement of raw materials
- 9 Conclusion
Sandy immortelle (Helicrysum arenarium) is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. The perennial is widely used in alternative medicine, as it has healing qualities. Before use, it is necessary to consider the medicinal properties and contraindications of sandy immortelle. Taking medications is allowed only with the permission of a specialist.
Description of the plant sandy immortelle
Another name for the flower is tsmin.Herbaceous perennial up to 60 cm high. Consists of one, rarely 3-4 stems. Flowers and fruits appear only on the main shoots. The stems are slightly pubescent, which is why they have a silvery tint.
The rhizome of sandy immortelle is short, woody, with weak branching. Depth of occurrence is about 6-8 cm.
The stems are covered with numerous linear-lanceolate leaves. The length of the plates is 2-6 cm.
Sandy immortelle blooms in June
Ball-shaped baskets appear at the tops of the stems. Flowers are 4-6 mm in diameter. Up to 100 buds are collected in one basket. Color – yellow or orange.
After flowering, fruits appear. The achene is oblong, brown or dark brown, up to 1.5 mm long. The seeds are very small and quickly dispersed by the wind. The fruits ripen at the end of August or September.
Sandy immortelle is one of the dried flowers. It does not crumble for a long period after cutting. This flower for winter bouquets is also called tsmin. The plant is prone to lignification, which lasts throughout the summer. Dry shoots and rhizomes are not used in alternative medicine.
Description and application of the flower:
Where and how does sandy immortelle grow?
Tsmin is considered a weed plant, as it reproduces by self-sowing. It is resistant to adverse factors, so it grows well in regions with different climatic conditions.
Under natural conditions, sandy immortelle grows throughout Europe and Central Asia.
On the territory of the Russian Federation, the plant is distributed in the European part. Also found in Western Siberia and the Caucasus.
Sandy tsmin is common in the steppe zone and semi-deserts. Therefore, it can be found in light forests.
Why is sand tsmin in the Red Book?
Immortelle is not in danger of complete extinction. But in some regions of the Russian Federation, the plant is listed in the Red Book as a species whose population is constantly declining. In the Krasnodar Territory, as well as the Tula, Lipetsk, and Moscow regions, it is considered a very rare plant.
Composition and value of sand cumin
Immortelle flowers are characterized by a complex chemical composition. Plant materials contain flavonoids and glycosides. The composition is also enriched with organic resins, essential oil, tannins and fatty acids.
Flowers contain the following microelements:
- iron – 0.13 mg/g;
- potassium – 16.3 mg/g;
- calcium – 7 mg/g;
- copper – 0.5 mg/g;
- nickel – 0.7 mg/g;
- zinc – 0.4 mg/g.
Sandy immortelle flowers are enriched with vitamin K and ascorbic acid. The plant is considered a natural source of rare carbohydrate compounds and organic acids.
The healing properties of sandy immortelle
Resin acids contained in cumin inflorescences have an antibacterial effect. Therefore, immortelle is actively used in the treatment of infectious diseases. At the same time, the plant strengthens the immune system due to the high concentration of ascorbic acid.
Immortelle has the following properties:
- Antispasmodic effect. The substances that make up sandy cinnamon relax smooth muscles. The plant relieves pain caused by spasms.
- Vasodilator effect. Immortelle relieves spasm of arteries and veins. Thanks to this, blood flow improves and blood pressure stabilizes.
- Antiemetic effect. Medicines based on sandy cumin eliminate nausea. By relaxing the abdominal muscles, the plant prevents the formation of the gag reflex.
- Tonic properties. Sandy immortelle speeds up the functioning of the gallbladder. Due to this, more active production of bile substances occurs. The plant stimulates the secretion of enzymes from cholesterol compounds.
- Diuretic effect. Sandy cinnamon accelerates blood filtration in the kidneys. Medicines from immortelle reduce the load on the bladder and increase the frequency of urges. Therefore, it is used for pathologies of the excretory system.
Sandy immortelle is used as a wound healing agent.
The plant promotes disinfection and tissue regeneration. It is used for wounds and burns.
For men
Medicines based on sandy immortelle are used as a means for general strengthening of the body. Men are prescribed the plant for pathologies of the digestive and genitourinary systems.
Sandy tsmin is drunk for the following diseases:
- urethritis;
- haemorrhoids;
- prostatitis;
- orchitis;
- pancreatitis;
- cholecystitis;
- hepatitis;
- fatty steatosis;
- gallbladder dysfunction.
Sandy immortelle is used for diseases of the cardiovascular system. It lowers cholesterol levels, helps stabilize heart rate, and prevents the formation of blood clots. The plant increases blood clotting, so it is drunk only at the same time as thinning medications.
For women
Immortelle is effective for gynecological and genitourinary diseases. It is advisable for women to drink sandy cinnamon as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and diuretic.
The plant is prescribed for the following diseases:
- infectious vulvitis;
- bartholinitis;
- colpitis;
- mastitis;
- urethritis;
- pyelonephritis;
- cystitis;
- salpingitis;
- endometritis.
In the treatment of sandy tsmin, it is used for external use and oral administration.
Helichrysum is considered a safe alternative to anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics. Herbal medicine can be taken for preventive purposes or during the rehabilitation period after the main treatment.
Is it possible during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Considering the medicinal properties and contraindications of sandy cinnamon, it is not recommended to take it during pregnancy. The plant has a specific composition and can cause damage to the fruit.
Breastfeeding is suspended while taking immortelle.
Substances contained in such medications pass into breast milk. Once in a child’s body, they can cause poisoning or allergic reactions.
At what age can children
Sandy immortelle is allowed to be taken by patients over 12 years of age. Children under this age can only use the plant externally as a healing agent. Drinking medicines based on cumin is prohibited.
Recipes for decoctions and infusions with sandy immortelle
You can prepare medicine using plant materials in different ways. The medication option is selected based on the expected therapeutic effect and taking into account the characteristics of the disease.
Decoction of sandy immortelle
Intended for both external use and oral administration. Flowers are subjected to heat treatment, so they partially lose their beneficial components.
Cooking method:
- Place 1 tablespoon of flowers in a container.
- Pour 500 ml of cold water.
- Place on the stove, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from stove.
The decoction should be drunk warm, but not hot.
The medicine should not be stored in the refrigerator. It is used for its intended purpose within 24 hours after preparation.
Infusion
To preserve the beneficial components, immortelle flowers are poured with cool boiled water. For 1 teaspoon of plant material, use 1 glass of liquid.
The medicine is infused for 8 hours in a glass container.
It is recommended to drink the finished infusion with honey. It improves taste and enriches the composition of the medicine.
Tincture
This medicine contains alcohol, so it should not be taken for peptic ulcers of the stomach and intestines, as well as for inflammation of the gallbladder or pancreas. The medicine is best suited for external use as an antiseptic.
Cooking method:
- Fill a 0.7 liter jar one third with cumin flowers.
- Pour vodka or medical alcohol, half diluted with water.
- Cover the container with a lid and place in a cool, dark place for 14 days.
- Decant the finished infusion and pour into another bottle.
When the medicine is infused, it needs to be shaken and stirred periodically
The main advantage of alcohol tincture is its long shelf life. It can be kept in a closed bottle for several years without losing its properties.
Sandy immortelle tea
The preparation principle is almost the same as for the infusion. The difference is that tea is brewed with boiling water and drunk warm.
Cooking method:
- Place 2 tablespoons of cumin flowers in a thermos.
- Pour 500 ml of boiling water.
- Let it brew for 30-40 minutes.
- Pour into a cup and add sugar or honey to taste.
You can also add sandy immortelle leaf to the tea. It enriches the taste of the drink, making it more enjoyable.
Essential oil
This product cannot be obtained at home. However, you can make an oil extract, which also has beneficial properties.
Cooking method:
- Disassemble the immortelle inflorescences and remove the stems.
- Grind the raw materials with a knife or crush them by hand.
- Transfer to a glass container.
- Pour olive oil until the flowers are completely covered.
- Keep the container for 2 months in a shaded place.
- Drain the oil and squeeze out the flowers.
The finished medicine is poured into a pre-sterilized container.
The product must be stored in the refrigerator. It is used for cosmetic purposes and for steam inhalation.
How to take sandy immortelle
Despite the identical medicinal properties and contraindications, sandy immortelle flowers are used in different ways. The method of administration directly depends on the expected therapeutic effect.
For jaundice
The healing properties of immortelle sandy for the liver are explained by the content of organic acids and essential phospholipids. They have a hepatoprotective effect. Cmin also has anti-inflammatory properties.
For jaundice, drink a decoction or infusion of sandy immortelle. The medicine promotes the excretion of bile containing excess bilirubin. It is this pigment that provokes yellowing of the skin against the background of hepatitis and other liver diseases.
The medicine is taken 1 glass before each meal. For jaundice, immortelle helps best in combination with dill seeds and milk thistle meal.
For obesity
Tsmin helps to get rid of excess weight by cleansing blood vessels from cholesterol. The plant also activates the secretion of bile acids, which improves the digestion and absorption of food.
To lose weight, take a decoction of the plant in the morning on an empty stomach. Repeated administration is carried out in the evening, before going to bed. Recommended dosage – 150 ml.
For gastritis
For this disease, cumin is taken only in combination with drugs that have an enveloping effect. Otherwise, you can take the medicine only if your stomach acidity is low.
Immortelle decoction is taken 3-4 times a day, 50 ml
The medicine is taken 15-20 minutes before meals. The course of admission is 14 days.
For cholecystitis
In case of gallbladder pathology, it is used as an anti-inflammatory agent. Patients are prescribed a decoction or infusion of sandy cumin. It promotes the healing of inflamed tissues, enhances the outflow of bile from the bladder, and eliminates sphincter spasm.
The medicine is taken 3 times a day at equal intervals. Standard dosage – 150 ml. Treatment is continued until persistent improvement occurs, but not more than 3 weeks.
For diabetes
Used as a general tonic. Used as an infusion or tea without adding sugar or honey. It is also advisable to take the collection with cumin and other herbs.
Cooking method:
- Mix 20 g of immortelle flowers, corn silk and rose hips.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of the mixture into 500 ml of boiling water.
- Leave for 8-10 hours in a thermos.
The finished medicine is taken 3-4 times a day, 1/3 cup. You need to drink the mixture 30 minutes before meals.
For pancreatitis
Take a decoction of cumin in combination with motherwort. The product reduces the load on the pancreas and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Cooking method:
- Mix 2 tbsp. l. immortelle and motherwort.
- Pour 1 liter of water.
- Place on the stove and boil.
- Cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Remove and cover with lid.
The medicine is taken half a glass three times a day before meals
The effect of taking it occurs within 5-6 days. The course of treatment is 14 days.
From worms
Tsmin helps with infection with Giardia and some other types of parasites. Alcohol tincture is used for treatment. It is drunk in the morning on an empty stomach, 50 ml. After administration, do not eat or drink for 1 hour.
The antiparasitic effect is achieved in 8-10 days
Hot infusion helps against worms. 40 g of immortelle flowers and the same amount of horsetail leaves are poured into 1 liter of boiling water and left for 8 hours. Then drink 150 ml of the medicine before each meal.
For gastrointestinal diseases
A decoction of cumin is prescribed for many diseases of the digestive system. It is necessary to strictly follow the instructions for use of sandy immortelle flowers to ensure a noticeable therapeutic effect.
A decoction can be prescribed for:
- colitis;
- duodenitis;
- dysbacteriosis;
- cholelithiasis;
- enteritis;
- intestinal abscesses;
- irritable bowel syndrome.
Before treatment you should consult a doctor. Taking an herbal remedy may affect the effect of other medications.
For leucorrhoea and inflammation
The appearance of copious and unusual discharge in women is usually a sign of a gynecological disease. It is advisable to use immortelle for endometritis, inflammation of the fallopian tubes, cervicitis and vulvitis. A consultation with a gynecologist is required first.
Leucorrhoea and inflammation are well treated by douching. For them, an infusion of sandy cumin is used. Another treatment option is warm baths with the addition of immortelle decoction or oil extract.
For constipation
It is advisable to take cinnamon if stool retention is caused by intestinal spasm. To facilitate emptying, you need to take 1 glass of warm immortelle infusion.
To enhance the laxative effect, add a spoonful of castor oil to the medicine.
Infusion of sandy cinnamon for constipation is taken 1 or 2 times. If the dosage is exceeded, diarrhea may develop.
For the kidneys
To achieve a diuretic effect, take 100 ml of decoction 3-4 times a day. The effect of immortelle sandy on the kidneys is also associated with its anti-inflammatory and disinfecting properties.
For cystitis, treatment lasts 10-12 days. In case of pyelonephritis, drink 1 glass of decoction after each meal.
For diseases of the liver and gall bladder
Decoctions and infusions are used to relieve spasms and accelerate the production of enzymes. It is advisable to take medications for inflammation of the bile ducts, cholestasis and cholangitis.
Cmin is taken as a supportive and general strengthening agent in the early stages of cirrhosis and in oncologies of the biliary system. Sandy immortelle flowers help break down stones.
Application in cosmetology
Alcohol tincture is used for acne and other infectious skin diseases.Use it to wipe problem areas 2-3 times a day.
Infusion and decoction of sandy immortelle are used for washing. The product cleanses and rejuvenates the skin, helps restore tone and eliminate age spots.
It is recommended to apply cumin flower oil to hair. The product is also rubbed onto the scalp. The mask is left for 20 minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water.
Restrictions and contraindications
Immortelle is considered a relatively safe medicinal plant. Side effects are possible if taken incorrectly or if dosages are exceeded.
Contraindications for immortelle sandy include:
- hypersensitivity to components;
- pregnancy, lactation;
- mechanical stagnation of bile;
- increased pressure in the portal vein of the liver;
- age up to 12 years.
Cmin should be taken with caution in patients prescribed enzyme and choleretic drugs. Decoctions and infusions are not recommended for people suffering from hypotension and gastritis with high acidity.
Collection and procurement of raw materials
Only the central flowers are used for medicinal purposes. If there are side shoots with baskets on the stem, they are not cut off. In the central regions of the Russian Federation, raw materials are collected in early August. In the south this can be done throughout July.
Flowers are cut before the fruits ripen
The collected material must be dried in a well-ventilated place. Subsequently, the inflorescences are kept in paper envelopes or fabric bags.
Raw materials should be stored in rooms with good air circulation and low humidity. Direct sunlight is not allowed.
Conclusion
The medicinal properties and contraindications of sandy immortelle are known in both traditional and folk medicine. The plant is used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and as a home remedy for numerous diseases. Cmin can be taken orally and can also be used to treat the skin. Flowers are prescribed as an independent remedy or in combination with other medicinal plants.
