One of the most popular plants in folk medicine is the golden mustache. Many call it a panacea for all diseases. But any herbal preparation has its own contraindications.
What is a golden mustache?
In scientific circles, it is called fragrant callisia. This is a fairly tall plant with shoots. In the natural habitat, the height can reach 2 meters. Many connoisseurs of this plant grow it at home. Under indoor conditions, its height barely reaches a meter.
Oblong leaves of bright green color are located on the elastic stem. When the plant reaches maturity, it releases shoots that are also provided with leaves. They can take root in the ground. These processes are called antennae.
Golden mustache blooms very rarely. Inflorescences in the form of white flowers formed in groups of three at the top of the stems.
The benefits of a golden mustache
The therapeutic effect is due to the unique combination of substances in the composition of the plant.
Chemicals in the composition of the golden mustache:
- Flavonoids are substances that affect the activity and production of enzymes in the human body. They affect the thickness of the walls of blood vessels, increase their flexibility and prevent scars from forming. Flavonoids act as antioxidants and can even remove free radicals from the body.
- Phytosterol is a plant hormone that stimulates the production of hormones in the adrenal glands and bile. Plant sterol prevents excess cholesterol from being absorbed. Thus, the risk of vascular disease is reduced, cholesterol levels are reduced and immunity is strengthened.
- Tannins are phenolic compounds with astringent properties. They cleanse the body of carcinogenic compounds and other harmful substances. Thus, they prevent the inflammation of the digestive organs.
- Pectin is a polysaccharide that cleanses the body of toxins, pesticides, anabolics, urea, bile acids, cholesterol and heavy metals. Thanks to this, a metabolism is established, the body is rejuvenated and an anti-inflammatory effect occurs.
- Antioxidants - substances that protect the body from premature aging and damage. This group includes vitamins, minerals, carotenoids. They bind free radicals and can even repair damaged cells.
- Vitamin A is responsible for the condition of the skin and vision, and is also very important for wound healing. Vitamin B is responsible for hair, nail and skin regeneration. It also stimulates the restoration of nerve structures. The properties of vitamin C are known to everyone. It enhances immunity, relieves inflammation and is responsible for blood coagulation.
- The composition contains a large number of macro- and microelements (vanadium, manganese, iron, nickel, chromium, zinc, calcium, potassium, etc.)
The benefits to the body are obvious. What diseases are recommended to take a golden mustache:
- diseases of the digestive organs (gastritis, cholecystitis, colitis, colic);
- bronchitis, asthma, tonsillitis;
- with intoxication of the body;
- acne formation;
- osteochondrosis, sciatica, joint pain and rheumatism;
- to normalize metabolism;
- with weakened immunity;
- pancreatic disease (pancreatitis);
- periodontitis and periodontal disease;
- phlebeurysm;
- mastopathy
- impotence;
- glaucoma and other visual impairments;
- hemorrhoids;
- defeat by parasites (worms);
- anemia;
- urethritis, cystitis.
Harm of the Golden Mustache
It seems that the golden mustache cures all kinds of diseases, but there are contraindications.
First of all, the use of a golden mustache is not recommended for people prone to allergies. Do not take adolescents and children under the age of 18, pregnant, breast-feeding and people with chronic kidney disease.
With prolonged treatment, slight hoarseness is possible, which indicates irritation of the vocal cords. If you experience this reaction, you must stop treatment.
Golden mustache is considered quite aggressive and a kind of poisonous plant. All of the above substances are in large quantities, so when using it for medicinal purposes, the dosage must be very accurately observed. Excess can cause severe allergies, intoxication, diarrhea, vomiting, and headaches.
Golden mustache treatment
You can apply the plant in various forms, depending on the disease that you want to treat. In order to increase the effectiveness of treatment, leaves and mustaches are recommended to be refrigerated for 14 days.
Juice from leaves is used for compresses for skin diseases, burns, corns, cones on the bones and diseases of the joints. To do this, take the leaves grown on the antennae, cut and squeeze the juice from them. To prevent an allergic reaction, it is first desirable to dilute the concentrate with water 1 to 3. It can be used only fresh, during storage it not only loses useful properties, but can also be harmful.
Fresh juice can also be taken orally. To do this, 30 drops of juice are diluted with a tablespoon of water. You can take this mixture three times a day to strengthen the immune system.
For external use, you can make an ointment. To do this, you need to take fresh juice and combine with a regular cream in a ratio of 1 to 3. Instead of juice, you can use mashed potatoes from leaves 2 to 3. Store the finished mixture in the refrigerator.
If you don’t want to squeeze juice, you can make a compress from a steamed leaf of a golden mustache. To do this, you need to boil a clean leaf for half a minute. After that, wrap it with a thin cloth and apply it to sore spots. In this way, the formation of acne is treated.
Healing oil can be prepared as follows: leaves and shoots are crushed and lay in a glass bowl. The tank is filled with any vegetable oil in a ratio of 1 to 3 (1 - pulp, 3 oil). This mixture must be kept for 6-8 hours at a temperature of 40 degrees. To do this, you can use either a steam bath or an oven. The finished infusion must be filtered and stored in the refrigerator.
So you can rub the oil with whiskey for headaches. It can be used as a compress for diseases of the skin and joints. For the treatment of the rectum, enemas are made from oil. Infusion infused tampons are used for cervical diseases.
To prepare water tincture, it is enough to take one shoot with leaves, grind it and pour a liter of boiling water. The bank needs to be put in a dark place and insisted 24 hours. Keep such an infusion in the refrigerator. It can be used in the same way as oil, but it can also be used inside of 50 grams.
When using the golden mustache for medicinal purposes, it is very important to adhere to a diet:
- exclude alcohol, smoking and other bad habits;
- refuse fatty, fried and spicy foods;
- avoid eating sweets, rolls and cakes;
- on the days of taking the product, do not eat meat and dairy products;
- eat as many vegetables, nuts, fruits and low-fat fish as possible.
A golden mustache may seem at first glance an elixir of youth, but do not forget about its danger. Before making a decision, it is necessary to undergo examination and consult a doctor, then you can minimize the risk of overdose.
