Kotovnik - general description
Catman - a perennial plant of the labiate family, resembling mint. The stems of the herbaceous perennial reach a height of 100 cm. The leaves are opposite, lowered, oblong. The flowers are white or bluish-purple, collected in dense spike-shaped inflorescences. The flowering period is from June to September, when the plant attracts attention with a peculiar smell. Kotovnik is moisture- and photophilous, prefers structural, clean soils. He feels comfortable in glades, forest slopes, and also along roads. It has a peculiar, slightly bitter taste that attracts cats.
Kotovnik - types and places of growth
The plant has about 250 species: Kokand, feline, veined, Nez, semi-sedentary, Siberian large-flowered catnip, schizonepet, catnip mussini, etc.
It grows in the forest-steppe and steppe zone of the European part of Russia, in Central Asia, Western Siberia, the Caucasus, Western Europe and the Far East. On the territory of the Russian Federation there are more than 85 species. Individual copies can be found in Japan, North America and South Africa. Cultivate it in the USA and Asia Minor. In Moldova, catnip was introduced as an aromatic plant used in cooking.
Kotovnik - healing properties
Catnip grass has bactericidal properties, external use has an excellent effect on pustular skin diseases. When taken orally, it is characterized by antispasmodic, antipyretic, analgesic, hemostatic, soothing, antidepressant action.
Catnip is used for liver diseases, intestinal atony, gynecological pathologies, jaundice, anemia, headache, as an appetizing stimulant. The broth has a positive effect on respiratory, cardiovascular activity, the work of the nervous system. High efficiency was noted in the treatment of chronic bronchitis, cramps of various etiologies and nervous disorders.
Kotovnik - dosage forms
In herbal medicine, terrestrial parts are used: flowers, stem and leaves. It is necessary to collect the catnip during the flowering period, cutting the stem at a height of about 10 cm. Dry it under a canopy, outdoors or in a well-ventilated room. Dried raw materials have a greenish-gray color. Shelf life is 2 years. The plant gives the most stable crop in the second year of life.
Kotovnik - recipes
Dry raw materials in the composition of fees used in the form of infusions and decoctions.
For headaches and nervous tension, the infusion will help: 1 tablespoon of the herb is poured with boiling water (300 ml), insisted for 2 hours, filtered. Take 1 tablespoon half an hour before meals.
For insomnia, the following recipe is effective: catnip, valerian root, chamomile flowers, hops (in equal proportions) are mixed. 3 tablespoons of the collection pour 2 cups of water, boil for 5 minutes, filter. Take half a glass after a meal. The course is 3 weeks.
For skin diseases it is necessary to take in equal parts catnip, blueberries, St. John's wort, elecampane, comfrey, blue verbena, old-root root, myrrh resin. 3 tablespoons of the collection is poured with boiling water (400 ml), insisted for 30 minutes, filtered. Drink 3 times a day for 1/3 cup.
With muscle tension, 1 teaspoon of catnip and scutellaria is poured with water (2 cups), insisted for 20 minutes. Take during the day.
Kotovnik - contraindications.
Kotovnik is a unique plant, which, with numerous medicinal properties, has practically no contraindications. The only condition when you can not eat grass is pregnancy. It is also not recommended to use perennials for breastfeeding.
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