A three-part series: characteristics, benefits for the body and rules of use

People call the culture dog cannons, a trailer. This is due to the ability of seeds to cling to human clothing and animal hair. Another popular name displays the main indication for use - scrofulous grass. The sequence is considered the most effective plant against scrofula and dermatitis in children. And goat’s horns are called her for the special structure of the sepals - curved, they surround the flower, like horns.

Botanical characteristic

It belongs to grassy annuals and is considered a weed plant. In Russia, it does not grow only in the Far North. In other regions of the country grows in abundance, does not need security measures. Most often found near ponds - on wet bows, riverbanks, lakes, near swamps. With a sufficient amount of light and heat, it forms dense thickets, grows up to 1 m in height. It is specially cultivated for medicinal use, however, it easily runs wild and clogs the territories surrounding plantations.

Dried grass is an affordable medicinal plant material that is necessarily present in the assortment of pharmacies. However, the prevalence of culture allows you to make reserves yourself without much effort. Learn the plant in the wild allow morphological characteristics.

• Underground part. It is represented by a developed root system of the rod type. The thin central root actively branches, but is concentrated in the surface layers of the soil.
• The stalks. Erect, slightly leafy stems branch oppositely. The bottom is hard, the top is green and soft. The height of the string varies from 15 cm to 1 m. It depends on the growing conditions. With a lack of moisture forms undersized thickets.
• Leaves. Ternate leaves are opposite on the stem. Fastened with shortened petioles. The leaf plate is green, with a rough surface, notched and dissected along the edge. The central lobe is serrated, lanceolate.
• Flowers. Color since June. Flowering nondescript. Tubular flowers of a dirty yellow color are collected in single baskets on the tops of shoots. The double cup dries out as it blooms, but remains on the branches and promotes the spread of seeds.
• Fruit. They are represented by flattened, single-ribbed seeds of a wedge-shaped shape with brightly pronounced serrated outgrowths. Seeds have good ascending ability, are transported over long distances.

Harvesting raw materials

Ideal time for harvesting is considered the first half and mid-June. At this time, the grass goes into the budding phase. It is necessary to collect it before opening the buds.

• Collection. With the help of scissors or secateurs, the leafy tops of the stems are cut off. Also suitable for collecting side branches with formed buds. Only the top 15 cm of grass should be cut.
• Training. The grass is sorted for dry, discolored, damaged parts. If opening buds are visible - they are torn off and thrown away.
• Drying. The raw materials are laid out on a pallet covered with fabric. The layer should not exceed 7 cm. It is dried in a warm and ventilated area, regularly turning over and turning. When using dryers, a temperature of 45 ° C is observed. Complete drying in the apparatus occurs within one hour.

Composition

To date, the chemical composition of a three-part series has not been fully studied. Scientists were able to establish the main active compounds, but studies stopped there.

The positive effect of trailers on the condition of the skin is due to the content of such components:

• phenol-containing compounds;
• tannins;
• carotenoids;
• vitamin C;
• essential oil.

Thanks to these substances, the series eliminates pathogenic microorganisms on the skin, has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, stimulates the epithelization of damaged tissues, and prevents purulent-necrotic changes.

The content of organic acids is due to the mild keratolytic effect of plant extracts. They eliminate hyperkeratosis of the skin. Carotenoids, as active antioxidants, stimulate the regeneration process, rejuvenate and tone the epidermis. A mild antiseptic effect allows the use of grass for the treatment of diseases of infectious genesis.

The benefits for the skin are not only due to the direct exposure to biologically active substances. Pectins in combination with flavonoids have a cleansing effect, remove toxins from the body. The culture exhibits moderate secretory, choleretic action, stimulates digestion and establishes metabolic processes.

About ten active flavonoids were identified in the series. They act on the body versatile, showing a number of useful effects:

• choleretic;
• vasoprotective;
• hypotonic;
• cholesterol-lowering;
• immunostimulating;
• fortifying.

Thanks to vitamin C in combination with manganese salts, the herb stimulates blood formation and normalizes the chemical composition of the blood. The content of mucus and bitterness explains its diaphoretic, antipyretic, expectorant action.

Healing properties

The activity of the series against psoriasis was tested in clinical trials. The plant shows effectiveness in 96% of cases. Although the trailer does not cure the disease, it significantly improves the patient’s condition, reduces discomfort, itching, reduces the severity and size of psoriatic plaques, and prevents infection.

The tool is recommended by pediatricians for the treatment of skin problems in children:

• diaper rash;
• scrofula;
• allergic rashes;
• diathesis;
• dermatitis;
• insect bites.

Extracts are prepared from the grass, which are added to the bath prepared for the child. At the same time, the relaxing effect of the plant, the relief of falling asleep after such water procedures are noted. There are no age restrictions for the use of phyto-raw materials - they are used in the therapy of babies literally from birth. The only contraindication for external use is individual sensitivity to the plant.

In the treatment of psoriasis, scrofulosis, weeping dermatitis and infectious skin rashes, both external and internal use of the herb is recommended. When taken orally, the drug formulation and dosage should be observed.Also, drinking a series of drugs is appropriate for colds, sluggish digestion, minor gall bladder dysfunctions.

Prescription Drugs

Outwardly, funds from the series can be used without restrictions - add to bathtubs, make lotions, compresses, poultices, use for face care, rinse hair. A variant of application in cosmetology is cryomassage with cubes of grass ice. The internal intake of plant extracts is better coordinated with the doctor.

Bath Cleaner

Features Trailer baths help prevent infectious, inflammatory, and fungal skin diseases in children. For therapeutic purposes, they are carried out three times a week. Do not use soap. Preventative swimming is recommended once a week.

Preparation and use

1. Four tablespoons of chopped dry grass are poured into a glass liter jar. Pour boiling water to the top.
2. The capacity is put in a water bath for about one hour.
3. The product is filtered through several layers of gauze.
4. Add to the baby bath filled with water.

Children's broth

Features A pediatrician can recommend giving a turn inward even to a small child - this activates the cleansing of the body, relieves allergic reactions, and also accelerates skin recovery. But such treatment is possible only as directed by the doctor.

Preparation and use

1. 10 g of crushed raw materials are poured into a glass or ceramic container.
2. Pour a glass of cold water.
3. The container is placed in a water bath, heated under a lid almost to a boil.
4. They languish with a weak boil for a quarter of an hour.
5. Cool for 45 minutes.
6. Filter into a glass.
7. Boiled water bring the broth to its original volume.
8. The dose of the drug varies depending on the age of the child and the severity of skin problems. The broth is prescribed three times a day from half a teaspoon to half a glass.

Lotion

Features The tool prepared according to this recipe is used to wipe the face with acne and acne, to regulate oily skin. They are washed with wounds and lotions for inflammatory lesions of the epidermis. The hood is also used for external treatments of the genital organs with fungal diseases. In diluted form - to eliminate scalp problems.

Preparation and use

1. Three tablespoons of chopped grass are poured into a metal container, pour a glass of hot water.
2. Put on fire, bring to a boil.
3. Maintaining a weak boil, the remedy is languishing for ten minutes.
4. After the broth has completely cooled, it is filtered, applied externally. To rinse hair with dandruff and loss, a glass of hood is diluted in a liter of warm clean water.

In traditional medicine, the use of a fresh sequence is practiced. The leaves rubbed in the palms are applied to the places of insect bites, wounds, scratches, rashes. In ancient times, grass was saved from the bites of poisonous snakes. In Tibetan medicine, the trailer is used for eczema, rheumatism. The content of tannins allows you to treat diarrhea with grass, including infectious ones.