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Description
Or "cuckoo's tears", belong to the family. Outwardly, it is a single stem 25–50 cm high, depending on the variety. The northern one has oblong lanceolate leaves.
Did you know? Latin name orchis, Orchis, translates as "testicle". Such unusual name flower received for the shape of the tubers.
On the stem, like an ear, flowers of bright color are located. Orchis bloom in the period from to the middle. In August, fruits are formed, filled with small seeds. The main feature of the orchid is its root, which is a pair of oval tubers. Here the plant accumulates nutrients, for which it is appreciated by lovers of traditional medicine.
Depending on the species, wild species can grow both in a clearing or forest edge, and in wetlands. grow cultivated plants that differ from wild flowers in size.
Orchid species
The genus contains hundreds of species. Almost half of them can be found on the lands of the CIS countries, the rest grow in Africa, North America, in the Canary Islands and the Caucasus.
The plant suffered for its own: most of the species are listed in the Red Book. Northern plantations are specially grown as ingredients for medical preparations.
Did you know? Its second name, "cuckoo's tears", the genus received thanks to an old legend. She talks about how the children did not want to take care of their mother, and she, turning into a cuckoo, flew away. Regretting her decision, the mother began to cry. Where her tears fell, flowers grew.
Orchis male
The male orchid is a tuberous plant. It is characterized by short brushes with crimson flowers. The structure of the leaves and stem corresponds to the genus. Flowering period - -.
The species can be found in the Caucasus, the Urals, in Ukraine and in the nearby territory of Russia. It grows in non-coniferous forests, adapts to different types of soil, but does not get along well on damp and acidic soil.
The tubers of the male orchid contain elements that have been used in drugs for the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract. They are also used for cystitis and as an anesthetic.
Medicinal preparations, which include this plant, have a tonic and wound healing effect. In veterinary medicine, it is used against infertility.
Spotted orchis (spotted palmroot)
Spotted orchis is a forest species of a plant of the genus Dactyl root of the same family. The roots of the flower are two tubers: one of them is old, dies off, and the second is young, provides the main part nutrients plant. They differ in shape from the tubers of other varieties.
On a long stem, there are up to 8 spotted leaves, for which the species got its name. The flowers are light lilac in color, have a helmet shape. In the fruit-box, which ripens by the end of summer, there are many small seeds.
The habitat of the spotted species is the forests of Belarus, Ukraine, Russia. Tubers are valued for their content of dextrin, pentosan, methylpentosan and others. useful substances. Their collection is carried out from late spring to June, when the plant blooms. Applicable for diseases of the digestive system.
Did you know? Thanks to the etymological dictionary of the Russian language by Max Vasmer, it is known that this spotted flower has long been used as the main ingredient in a love potion.
Orchis is helmeted
Orchid is a classic representative of its genus: it has two well-developed tubers, one straight stem, at the bottom of which several leaves grow. It blooms with pale pink flowers.
You can meet the helmet-bearing orchid in Russia and the Caucasus. Grows better in meadows and clearings with dry soil with high content calcium.
Tubers are used to create drugs that increase potency, drugs for respiratory system and digestive organs. In addition to medicine, a helmet-like appearance used in cooking. Previously, soups were cooked from it and crushed powder was added to the dough, but now dishes with its tubers are rare.
Orchis burnt (Neotinea burnt)
Burnt orchid - a representative of the genus Neotinea - has approached the line of extinction. It has two oval tubers. A bud develops on one of them, which will then become a new root.
The burnt species is characterized by small two-color inflorescences: the “helmet” of the flower is bright red, and the “lip” is white with red patches.
The species grows in Belarus, Ukraine, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Anatolia and the European part of Russia. It suits slightly alkaline forest soil.
This type of orchid is harvested at the end of June or. Old tubers are not used, and salep is made from young ones. A decoction from it is prescribed for gastrointestinal diseases inflammation, poisoning. The seeds of the species help with epilepsy.
Compound
"Cuckoo's tears" are popular for their tubers. They contain:
The stem, leaves, and flower contain various bitter substances, carotenes, coumarin, quercetin, and the glycoside poroglossin.
Important! plant composition and percentage substances may differ depending on the specific species.
Medicinal properties
The tubers of the plant contain mucus, which has an enveloping, hematopoietic, anticonvulsant and tonic effect. She is taken inside, enemas are made with her.
Traditional healers use dried root flour - salep. Salep-based infusion is unique in its properties, they are being treated:
- diarrhea;
- tuberculosis;
- depression
- gastritis, ulcer, pancreatitis;
- bladder catarrh;
- infertility;
- inflammation of the appendages;
- anemia
- asthma;
- impotence;
- bronchitis;
- physical and nervous decline.
Application recipes
IN folk medicine there are many recipes for using the dried root: external use, decoctions, compresses. It is used to improve the condition of the elderly, rehabilitation after physical exhaustion.
Salep for colds
Salep helps against colds. It is obtained by grinding the dry tuber of the plant.
For 200–250 ml of cold, 1 tablespoon of orchid powder is diluted. The container is put on fire and constantly stirred until the liquid thickens. For taste, you can add sugar or to the drink. In Turkey, salep is a very popular drink that is drunk with cinnamon. 
Orchis infusion
There are several types of tinctures from "cuckoo tears". For cooking non-alcoholic tincture, which a child can drink, the flour from the tubers is poured with boiling water, hot milk or broth, stirred, poured into a jar. Children's dose - 4 teaspoons in 24 hours. Adults can use a glass of this remedy per day.
Also apply alcoholic tincture recipe, popular among men to improve potency. To prepare the tincture you will need:
- 1.5 st. l. salepa;
- 500 ml brandy;
- pounded half a loaf rye bread.
All ingredients are mixed and infused for two months. The resulting mass is pressed under pressure, the residue is burned and the ashes are added back to the bottle. Then they insist another two months.
Important! Accept alcoholic tincture You need to carefully, no more than a teaspoon per day.
For diarrhea and hemorrhoids
For diarrhea, the non-alcoholic infusion of salep described above is drunk.
To help with hemorrhoids, you will have to do a special enema.
For her, they use a cooled infusion of salep on the water, adding to it a quarter teaspoon of crushed seeds.
Orchid is perennial from the Orchid family, having 2 tuberous roots and an erect stem. Its flowers have irregular shape and bright colors of purple, purple or red. Flowering occurs from May to June, after which fruits appear - boxes with seeds.
Species and habitat
In total, there are about 100 species of this plant, but some of them are endangered. At the moment, only 40 species grow in Russia, including male orchid and spotted orchis, which have numerous medicinal properties.
In addition, the plant is found in North America and Africa, the Caucasus and the Canary Islands. Different types grasses have different soil preferences.
How to make blanks
IN medicinal purposes the forked root is used, also known as salep. Go to the collection should be at the end of summer in last days or immediately after the end of flowering, but until the flower arrow has fallen off. Round and palmate roots are distinguished, the first are distinguished by a high concentration of nutrients and a large thickness of the tuber. In order to prepare raw materials correctly, use the following tips:
- carefully dig up the roots and clean them of earth and plant debris;
- after that, the raw material should be washed under a stream of cold water and lowered into hot water for a few minutes (this will speed up the drying process and prevent the tuber from growing);
- for drying, place the raw material in the shade or in a dryer at a temperature of 50°C.
To determine that the workpieces are dried sufficiently, you can the following signs: density, heaviness, lack of smell and taste, whitish or slightly yellowish color. In addition, the blanks are dark in the light.
Store prepared raw materials in a tightly closed glass jar in a dry and dark place.
Useful and medicinal properties
Since ancient times, orchis has been used to treat and maintain the body with:
- diseases gastrointestinal tract;
- tuberculosis;
- loss of strength;
- weakened immunity.
In addition, male orchid is known for its ability to increase potency and positively influence male libido.
IN official medicine In some countries, the orchid spotted is considered an officially recognized remedy. It is used to treat diseases such as ulcers, gastritis, colitis and systemic digestive disorders.
Recipes in folk medicine
For the treatment and prevention of all of the above diseases, you can use a decoction of orchid. For 1 tablespoon of prepared raw materials, you will need 1 glass of water. Keep in a water bath for 15-20 minutes, uncovered and stirring constantly. Strain and take a few tablespoons 2-3 times a day.
In addition, you can prepare an infusion of tubers. Grind the tubers to a powder. Take 1 teaspoon of the powder, pour 1 cup of boiling water over it and leave for 15 minutes in a warm place, shaking occasionally. Take hot. This tool can be given to young children with diarrhea, a few teaspoons 3-4 times a day.
For men, with a breakdown, a general deterioration in the condition and to improve potency, you can use tincture. Alcohol tincture prepared from a large loaf of rye bread and 3 tablespoons of harvested orchid root. Grind the bread and root and pour 1 liter of 75% alcohol. Let it brew in a dark place for 2 months.
Squeeze all the raw materials thoroughly, then burn it and add the resulting ashes to the tincture. Leave for another 2 months, then take as an independent drink or diluted with nutmeg wine.
For treatment gynecological diseases you can use a few tubers soaked in a glass of hot milk. Take this drink daily for several weeks.
Contraindications
There are no contraindications to the use of Orchis for self-treatment not detected. But, as with any other medicinal herbs, should be observed special care. Start treatment using the minimum possible dosage funds or reducing the number of doses, gradually bringing them to the level indicated in the recipe.
Orchis belongs to the category of rare plants. It is called the wild orchid. Grass is equally useful, both for women and for women. male body. Orchid tubers - salep are used to create medicinal raw materials. There is an opinion that the powder from the tubers gives a person inexhaustible energy for the whole day.
Kinds
There are about a hundred varieties of orchid. But not all of them are used for medical purposes. Some species have an exclusively decorative function. On the territory of the CIS you can find up to 40 plant species. For the manufacture of medicines, the following varieties are used:
- Orchis spotted. His hallmark is similar to a tulip. The plant has 2 roots. One is young and the other is dying. This species blooms from May to June. You can meet him in the forests of Belarus, Ukraine and Russia.
- Orchis burnt. It is a representative of endangered species. A perennial plant with spherical tubers. In addition to the CIS countries, this species can be found in Scandinavia and Asia.
- Orchis is helmeted. Has a powerful root system. The leaves are located at the bottom of the stem. The flowers have a delicate pink or whitish hue. The most favorable soil for this plant is dry, with a large supply of calcium.
- Orchis male. Differs in the presence of oblong leaves. The flowers are predominantly crimson in color. The plant can be found in the Caucasus and the Urals.
- Italian orchid. The Italian orchid was discovered by Jean-Louis Marie Poiret. This perennial plant is not only useful, but also beautiful. It is often grown for decorative purposes.
- orchis dremlik. The height usually does not exceed 20 centimeters. For this he is compared with violets. The flowers are purple-purple. Flowering occurs in the third year after planting.
- Orchis caucasian. The stems of this plant can reach 35 centimeters in length. The inflorescences are egg-shaped. The plant grows in wet meadows, mainly in the Caucasus.
- orchis purpurea. Has brown flowers. The leaves are voluminous, like a lily of the valley. characteristic feature are white flowers strewn with dark dots.
- orchis monkey. Characterized big size stem and long leaves. A pleasant honey aroma emanates from the plant. The shade and shape of the flowers resembles a monkey.
Chemical composition
For medicinal purposes, the roots of the plant are most often used. They contain a large number of mucus, which is based on polysaccharides. The composition also includes dextrin - 13% and starch - 27%. Additional elements include essential oil, sucrose and bitter substances. In some cases, inflorescences and orchid seeds are used for medical purposes.
Beneficial features
The benefits of the plant are difficult to underestimate. The scope of its use is quite wide. Orchid fights many diseases on different stages their development. To the most valuable properties plants are:
- The positive property of orchis mucus is its enveloping ability. It removes toxins from the body, cleanses digestive tract and promotes the release of mucus from the respiratory tract.
- Orchis has a tonic and restorative properties.
- Protects inflamed tissue from additional irritation.
- Promotes the process of blood renewal, which positively affects its composition.
- Renders positive influence on the functioning of the hormonal system.
- Stimulates hair growth.
- Improves the regenerative properties of the skin.
Preparations made on the basis of orchis are prescribed for the treatment of the following conditions:
- diabetes;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity;
- tuberculosis;
- intoxication of the body;
- sexual impotence in men;
- radiculitis;
- any form of bronchitis;
- food poisoning;
- deviations in work reproductive system women;
- prostate adenoma.
Application recipes
Orchid orchid remedy can be prepared at home. For getting desired effect, the proportions of the components and the technique of preparation should be observed. The medicine should be stored in the refrigerator. But it is best to cook it in small portions to keep it fresh.
With abscesses
Orchis effectively relieves abscesses and felons. For treatment, an ointment prepared by oneself is used. Powdered plant must be mixed with pork fat in a ratio of 1:1. The finished ointment is applied to the problem area and wrapped with a medical bandage. Sometimes this ointment is also used for toothache.
from hemorrhoidal bleeding
The main sign of exacerbation of hemorrhoids are bleeding. They are accompanied by discomfort and pain. You can get rid of them with medicinal drink from orchid. 10 grams of the crushed plant is added to a glass of water or milk. The broth is brought to a boil, and then cooled. Half of the medicine should be taken in the morning and the other half in the evening.
for diarrhea
In this case, especially for the treatment of children, orchid tincture is used. For its preparation, you will need 120 grams of ground orchid root. Powder is poured hot water in a volume of 500 milliliters. Infuse the herb should be at least 30 minutes.
For potency
It is necessary to pour 2 teaspoons of the crushed plant with a glass of water. The broth is brought to a boil and then cooled. Take the drug should be 3 times a day for 1/3 cup. Orchis, used for impotence, not only returns sexual desire, but also improves the quality of sperm.
For diseases of the genitourinary system
Add half a tablespoon of orchid to 1 glass of water. The solution should not be brought to a boil. The water should initially be hot. Infuse the resulting drink should be an hour. If necessary, add honey or sugar syrup. The course of treatment is carried out throughout menstrual cycle. female body strengthens childbearing function after a course of taking this drug.
For colds
Mix orchid with starch, sugar and milk. Determine the amount of ingredients by eye. The resulting product is brought to a boil. It is important to constantly stir the mass to avoid the formation of lumps. Add water if necessary. As a result, the consistency of the mixture should resemble thick sour cream. IN healthy drink can add ground cinnamon or cloves.
In case of poisoning
For one glass of water, one teaspoon of orchid dry mixture is provided. The powder is poured with hot, but not boiling water. It is necessary to infuse the decoction for 50 minutes. To soften the taste, you can add fruit syrup or honey to the drink.
Contraindications
The main feature of the orchid is practically total absence contraindications. Preparations based on this plant component prescribed even to children and pregnant women. There is also no prohibition on taking during breastfeeding.
In rare cases, there may be allergic reaction. It is characterized by the following symptoms:
- hives;
- skin itching;
- redness of the skin;
- stool disorder.
There were no cases of drug overdose. Despite this, doctors recommend using the medicine in accordance with the description in the instructions. The duration of treatment directly depends on the intensity of the manifestation of the disease.
Procurement and storage
Medicines based on orchis, prepared at home, can be used not only in summer, but also in winter. For this, preparations are made. Collection is carried out during the flowering period of the orchis. Flowers appear from June to July. Grass can be found in meadows, in the area of \u200b\u200bbushes or in coniferous forests.
After assembly, the plant is prepared for drying. The tubers are thoroughly washed. Upper layer skins must be removed. For convenience, each tuber is strung on a thread. Then they should be lowered one by one into boiling water. After a few minutes, the roots are pulled out of the water and hung to dry. This method allows you to get rid of specific smell and the bitter taste of the plant.
After drying, the plant is crushed. The resulting powder is placed in any container with a lid. It is advisable to store the medicine in dark place and do not expose to high temperatures.
Diarrhea, inflammation. For the valuable medicinal raw material of this plant, young tubers are taken, which must be collected at the end of the flowering of the orchid, which lasts from July to August. Tubers can be round and palmate. The collected raw materials should be stored in a dark dry room, because if it gets light and dampness, then finished product turns black and im very quickly lost healing properties. Orchis root - application and beneficial features plants.
The use of orchis roots
The roots of some orchid species are edible. Often the plant is cultivated as an ornamental.
- A slimy decoction is prepared from orchis tubers, which has an enveloping effect. This remedy is prescribed for oral administration or as an enema with the development inflammatory diseases stomach and intestines.
- The use of mucus from orchis roots is effective for inflammation of the mouth and throat.
- It is useful to apply mucus externally as compresses in the treatment of swelling and abscesses.
- Orchis is used as a tonic and general tonic, it is prescribed when nervous exhaustion, weakness after transfer serious illness and sexual impotence. The treatment of prostatitis is taken as the main direction of use of orchid. But preparations based on orchis also treat uterine diseases, catarrh of the bladder.
- It is useful to use orchid roots for patients with tuberculosis, people who have undergone severe bleeding, children who suffer from intestinal catarrh.
- Orchid is useful for the elderly, as it helps to maintain strength. It is also used for hair growth.
- Preparations from some plant species provide significant assistance with, scorpions, bees, with the development of intoxication with a variety of bacterial and chemical toxins.
- Orchid preparations are quite successful in pediatric therapy.
The use of alcohol tincture from orchis root is advisable, as a rule, for the treatment and maintenance of sexual functions in men. In addition, tinctures are characterized by the possession of all the properties of salep, including the enveloping effect.
To prepare a tincture from the orchid root, you need to take the old root of the plant and a large piece of rye bread, crush them and pour cognac spirit. After that, let it brew in a dark place for 2 months. Then the composition is pressed under pressure, the residue is burned and added to the tincture, after which it is infused for another 2 months. The tincture is used with muscat wine.
Features of the use of orchis roots
Preparations based on orchid root are so safe that they can be used by children, mothers who are breastfeeding their children, and women during pregnancy, but only after they have consulted a doctor in detail. When using preparations from the orchis root, one should take into account the peculiarity of the stimulating effect of the agent, and observe the dosage.
Synonyms: Male orchid, cuckoo's tears, salep.
Compound: high quality ground root orchis without impurities and additives. Manual collection. Collected in the mountains of the Caucasus.
Collection date: July 2017
Best before date: July 2019
Weight: 10 gr.
Price: 180 rub.
List of diseases that orchid root treats.
- Prostate adenoma;
- Chronic prostatitis;
- Sexual weakness in men;
- Diseases of the female genital organs;
- Diabetes;
- stomach ulcer and duodenum;
- Inflammatory diseases in the oral cavity;
- Leucorrhea in women;
- Lower back pain (sciatica);
- Tuberculosis;
- Pneumonia;
- Nervous and physical exhaustion;
- Gastritis and colitis;
- Antidote for poisoning.
Grass name: It belongs to the genus Orchidaceae and reaches a height of up to 60 cm. The roots of the plant look like thickened tubers, the stem is simple, the leaves are similar to those of a tulip. The stem ends with a spike-shaped inflorescence of purple or purple flowers having an oblong shape. Flowering period from June to August.
Grass Orchid spread throughout Russia (the only exception is the region of the Far North), Ukraine and Belarus. Grows in forest clearings, wet meadows or swamps, in river valleys. The medicinal part of the plant is its tubers, which are harvested either during flowering or immediately after the flowering of the plant, while the peduncle has not dried up yet. If it is not possible to prepare a plant on your own, you can buy an orchis from us ready for use.
Name in Latin: Orchis masclio L
Compound: Only young orchid root is used. After harvesting, it is cleaned from the ground, thoroughly washed and peeled. The resulting roots are strung on a thread and dipped in boiling water for a couple of minutes, this will prevent further germination. The roots treated in this way are dried on fresh air in the shade or just in a room with warm air. Properly harvested roots will have a slightly yellowish color and have a certain transparency. After processing, orchis spotted (male) loses bad smell and bitter taste.
The use of orchis in folk medicine
For a long time, this plant has been used to treat all diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and as a general restorative remedy after severe and prolonged illnesses, as well as after suffering from nervous or physical exhaustion. Grass Orchis is recognized medical device and is used to treat peptic ulcer stomach and duodenum, gastritis, gastroenterocolitis.
Traditional medicine recommends to maintain wellness cook soups and jelly from hawthorn, because even a small amount of powder of this root contains almost daily allowance all nutrients. Due to its ability to quickly cure diarrhea, this root was given the nickname knotted root. Salep is also actively used to treat tuberculosis and rinse the mouth and nasopharynx in the presence of inflammatory processes.
In case of poisoning and for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. It is necessary to pour 1 teaspoon without a slide of crushed root into 200 g boiled water, insist 50 minutes, stirring occasionally to get a jelly-like mass. You can add honey or syrup to taste. Drink 2 times a day, morning and evening, in equal parts before meals. The course of treatment is 1 month (100 grams of root).
The resulting gelatinous mass can be used for any diseases for restorative action. It can be added to cereals, broths and tea, it has no taste and smell. For children, the dosage is reduced depending on age.
With diarrhea and dysentery. Orchid emulsion is used. To prepare it, you need a powder from the root, which must be diluted in cold water(in a ratio of 1 to 10), then you need to add 90 parts of boiling water. The resulting mixture must be constantly shaken until a uniform and thick emulsion is obtained. A decoction of flaxseed is added to it (for cooking, take 1 tsp of seeds per 1 tablespoon of boiling water and let the decoction brew). The resulting mixture is used to enema the patient.
For diarrhea in children. 120 gr of salep (orch powder) diluted with 0.5 l of water. Give to drink the resulting mixture every hour for a teaspoon.
With abscesses and panaritiums. Orchid root is used externally. They need to be crushed into powder and mixed with pork or any other fat, you can still simply steam it in milk. Apply cooked tubers to the affected area. This recipe is still very effective as a remedy for relieving toothache. You can use the roots of the plant to strengthen and grow hair.
Cooking winter invigorating and fortifying drink . It will take 25 g of orchis root, the same potato starch, 250 g of milk, 100 g of sugar, 50 ml of water and a pinch of spices (cinnamon, cloves or ginger). Put the root, sugar, and starch in a bowl, add hot water. Mix all the ingredients until the mass resembles sour cream in density. Then pour boiling milk into it and simmer the mixture over low heat for about five more minutes. When the drink becomes thick, it is poured into cups and sprinkled with spices on top. You need to drink in small sips.
For the treatment of impotence. It is necessary to make a decoction of orchis root. To do this, take 2 tsp. root and pour a glass of boiling water. Boil the broth for 10 minutes over low heat and let it brew ready-made broth within half an hour. Drain the infusion and drink a third of a glass three times daily. It is believed that in order to restore male power need root white color because a dark root will have the exact opposite effect.
For bleeding hemorrhoidal. need to boil 10 gr. crushed roots in 200 gr. milk or water. Drink the resulting broth evenly throughout the day.
Orchis contraindications
Contraindications and side effects this plant does not have, but is not recommended to be taken simultaneously with other astringents or tannins. If you suspect an individual intolerance to the plant, it is recommended to stop taking it.
Storage conditions. Subject to the harvesting rules, the orchis root is stored for up to 3 years without losing its medicinal properties. The roots should be stored in a tightly closed container, preventing dampness and light from penetrating into it, otherwise they will turn black and die.
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Vyacheslav
2013-05-14 11:55:55
Hello! I am 45 years old and had a problem with testosterone, the tests showed a very low result. Regular intake of orchid roots together with a change in lifestyle helped.
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