Indian bow (Ornithogalum caudatum) planted in the following earth mixture: sand, coal, turf and leafy soil. The plant does well in plastic pots. He needs good lighting.
During planting, the Indian bow is only half deep. If the bulb is large, it should only lightly touch the ground. Transplanting does not harm the plant.
They hold an Indian bow on the northeast and north windows. The root system is powerful, so fertilization is not required. Transplantation is carried out 1 time in several years. To do this, the children are simply separated from the mother plant and transplanted along with the roots into another pot.
Indian onion care
Indian onions do not require careful maintenance. If you put it on the north window, it will grow very well. It is recommended to lightly shade the plant.
In the summer, watering is done often, the soil may dry out. Fertilizers can be used in various ways. In summer, you can see that the leaves dry slightly. There is nothing to worry about, in the spring you can prune and the growth of the onion will continue.
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Reproduction methods
The poultry farmer is propagated in different ways. There are three main ones:
- dividing the bulb;
- separation from the adult bush of children;
- sowing seeds.
All of the presented methods deserve attention, but the separation of children is the most effective. The process of splitting is carried out in the autumn. Even if there are no roots on them, after 2 weeks each plant will have its own root system.
Medicinal properties
The Indian bow is different in that absolutely all parts are useful in it. But this feature is characteristic only when the plant reaches 2 years or more. The maximum effect is observed during flowering, but the medicinal properties of the Indian onion are preserved both in the leaves and in the bulb. After the arrows of the plant reach 20 cm, they should be broken out, as the nutrients from the bulb begin to leave. The mucus secreted by the arrows also has medicinal characteristics. The juice is colorless and has no smell.
How to use the beneficial properties of the plant? There are several options:
- From the plant "Indian onion" you can make a tincture. It is used externally or internally. Tincture has a great effect on cardiac activity, gives strength. Method of application: 3 times a day half an hour before meals. Take 1 tablespoon of juice and dilute with 3 tablespoons of water.
- The healing properties of the birdman help even with chronic radiculitis. The method of application is very simple: a leaf is taken and the lower back is rubbed with it. Then a woolen scarf is tied around it. Usually there is a strong burning sensation. But after 10 minutes the pain subsides.
- Indian onion is a good antiseptic. The substances contained in the leaves contribute to the fact that blood flow is carried out to diseased areas of the body.
- You can use not only an adult Indian onion, but also small onions, as well as their sprouts. Leaves are taken from a large bulb, they should be large. Pruning has a good effect on the development of the plant.
- It is worth highlighting the use of onion juice for the treatment of fungal skin diseases.
- To cure rheumatoid arthritis, you can take baths with the addition of pine needle extract and onion. The extract is prepared as follows: take cones and pine branches, boil them for half an hour, wait 12 hours. Then half a glass of alcohol tincture of Indian onions is poured into the broth. One bath should account for one and a half liters of extract.
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Useful properties of Indian onions (video)
Decorative plant
Many people know about the use of Indian onions as a medicine. In this case, the plant can also act as an ornamental crop.
Florists are interested in the plant and use it to decorate various compositions. Moreover, onions are also used in feng shui. It is believed that he is able to attract love and harmony to the family. Also, the caudate birdman promotes career advancement, is a symbol of energy, curiosity.
- Despite all the benefits of the plant, there are a number of contraindications. So, juice in its pure form should not be consumed, as it is poisonous.
- The plant has not yet been fully studied by medicine. However, there are many positive reviews from those people who have already been helped by onion remedies.
- Avoid getting juice in your eyes. If trouble does occur, the eyes are thoroughly washed with water and 2 drops of taufon are instilled. Then you need to wait 10 minutes.
- Preparation of preparations is made in rubber gloves, otherwise allergic reactions may occur.
- With intensive rubbing of the juice into the skin, burns may occur. You can get rid of them with olive oil.
- If there is increased bleeding of the gums, the juice of the plant should not be used.
- Poultry products are contraindicated for use by people with hemophilia.
Indian onion tincture (video)
It is not difficult to grow a birdman, it is unpretentious, planting is very simple. All parts of the plant are used for treatment. Juice gives the greatest effect. It is necessary to act carefully, otherwise there is a risk of burns or an allergic reaction. Be sure to dilute the juice. Reproduction occurs in 3 ways. The simplest of them is the separation of children. New plants quickly give roots and grow.
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Nikolai 11/19/2016
I planted “children” several times, but nothing grew: tell me how to correct my mistakes
Mari28 11/21/2016
Nikolai, you did not describe how the children were raised, so it is not possible to specifically answer why it did not work out. Indian onion (poultry) propagated by bulbs and seeds.
Growing a poultry without stratification of seeds is useless, they do not germinate. Before planting for 3-4 months, the seeds should be placed in a container with wet sand. Constantly monitor the humidity, drying out for seeds is detrimental. When the seedlings hatch the first 2-4 leaves, they are transplanted into separate pots with nutrient soil mixed with sand. Young bulbs are transplanted only after a year.
Reproduction by children is less whimsical. Immediately after tearing off the onion, the children are transplanted into a small container (10-15 cm in diameter) with loose soil. Soil composition: on 3 parts of the earth, 1 part of humus, 1-0.5 part of sand and a little wood ash. Plant with the top of the bulb sticking out of the soil. Water moderately. Subsequent watering is carried out only after the soil has dried. Waterlogging for Indian onions is detrimental. If you want the onion to develop quickly, then keep it on the sunny side. The poultry farmer also grows in the shade, but at the same time it develops poorly. Zhanna 24.03.2018
I was given small children.
How long will they germinate (how long to wait for the first leaf to appear)?
The Indian onion belongs to the bird-leavers - a genus of bulbous perennial herbaceous plants from the Hyacinth subfamily. It is also known under the names Brandushka, Chinese, Sea or False sea bow. Outwardly, it is similar to plants from the onion family, but all its parts are poisonous.
The homeland of the caudate bird (Ornithogalum longebracteatum Jacq.) is South Africa. The plant is widespread in the Mediterranean countries, India, Europe and China. Despite the fact that it has long been used in folk medicine, the properties of Indian onions have been little studied. It is unpretentious in cultivation, and not only leaves, but also flowers and bulbs have useful properties.
Botanical description
Outwardly, Indian onions are similar to onions. The plant has powerful roots and a shallow-seated pale green bulb, which can be up to thirty years old. The leaves of an adult plant are flat, narrow, rolled at the end into a tube, reaching 1 m in length and 5 cm in width. They are delicate in structure, and when cut, they secrete a jelly-like juice.
A home-cultivated plant can produce a spike-shaped inflorescence - a long convoluted peduncle arrow, reaching 50-60 cm. In November-December, up to hundreds of flowers on a fleshy arrow do not bloom simultaneously, but gradually from the bottom up. By the time the last flowers bloom, the first seeds usually ripen. As a rule, the plant blooms for 2-3 years of growth.
Useful properties and application
Since the properties of the Indian onion have not been studied enough, its use in folk medicine is based on the fact that the bulbs and leaves contain a large amount of biologically active substances, including alkaloids that have a beneficial effect on the nervous system.
Tinctures from the plant and fresh Indian onion juice help to improve blood circulation and lymph movement in the interstitial space. At the same time, metabolic processes between tissues and blood are accelerated. Biologically active substances act on peripheral blood vessels without touching the deeper vessels. Due to this, swelling with bruises and hematomas quickly resolve.
The plant also contains other useful substances - essential oils, various trace elements, organic acids, amino acids.
Due to the bactericidal properties of the bulbs and leaves, Indian onions are effective in the treatment of many inflammatory processes. It is used in the treatment of diseases such as furunculosis and herpes. Also, the plant is used for the rapid healing of wounds and cuts. It helps with muscle pain, osteochondrosis, sciatica, joint pain of various origins and neuralgia.
Infusions are usually used for compresses or rubbing of diseased areas of the body. It is best to do the procedure before going to bed. The duration usually does not exceed 1-2 minutes.
To prepare the infusion, you can use one of the following methods:
- Pour one part of the previously ground vegetable raw materials with 10 parts of water that has cooled to room temperature;
- Keeping the same proportions, prepare the solution in a water bath for 10 minutes, after which it should be cooled and decant.
To preserve the properties of the Indian onion, the infusion is stored in a dark place.
A tincture of leaves and flower arrows is prepared with alcohol or vodka. To do this, fresh plant materials are placed in a glass jar and poured with 70% alcohol. A tightly closed jar, periodically shaking, is kept in a dark room for at least two weeks. After that, the tincture is filtered and tightly closed. For use in children, it can be diluted with water so that it does not cause burns and allergic reactions.
You can also use fresh leaves of the plant. For anesthesia, it is enough to rub a sore spot with a freshly cut leaf. Due to increased blood flow at the site of application of the plant, a slight tingling sensation may be observed. This method can be used against the background of sciatica, osteochondrosis, arthrosis, polyarthritis, salt deposits in the joints. Such treatment with Indian onions is effective for infectious and mechanical skin lesions: abscesses, bruises, bruises, tumors, cuts, insect bites, herpes, warts.
You can also make slurry from fresh leaves. To do this, crushed leaves are ground in a ceramic bowl. This tool is often used for cosmetic purposes - from acne and itching of the skin.
It is believed that due to the analgesic effect and increased blood flow to the tissues, Indian onions are effective in treating mastitis at any stage of the disease. To do this, you can use both mashed leaves and gruel from them.
For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, baths with an extract of Indian onion and pine needles are used. To prepare it, boil pine twigs and cones for half an hour, then let them brew for 12 hours. After that, 1/2 cup of alcohol tincture from Indian onions must be added to the broth. For one bath, 1.5 liters of extract is enough.
special instructions
When using Indian onions for medicinal purposes, you need to know that:
- Only local and external use is possible. Poultry is a poisonous plant and its juice should not be allowed to get inside and into the eyes;
- It is contraindicated in hemophilia;
- It is possible to apply funds containing poultry only on clean skin;
- You should not use decoctions for rinsing the mouth against the background of increased bleeding of the gums;
- Excessive exposure to the skin can lead to burns;
- It is necessary to prepare medicines from a plant with gloves;
- If allergic reactions occur, the use of external agents with poultry should be discontinued.
The properties of the Indian onion have not been sufficiently studied by medicine, so you need to understand that its use for medicinal purposes is possible only at your own peril and risk.
Indian onions have nothing to do with either onions or leeks. This is one of the popular names for ornithogalum (“bird farmer”, “bird's milk”). This plant is quite common (has more than 150 species) and grows on different continents (including temperate latitudes). Medicinal properties, according to traditional medicine, have two types of poultry: a houseplant - caudate tarantula and garden - umbrella bird.
Did you know? It is known that for the first time the name "Indian onion" appeared after 1961, when the seeds of the caudate ornithogalum were brought to the USSR from West Germany. There, this plant is called the "milk star", in England - the "Star of Bethlehem". The origin of the name "Indian bow" is unclear. Perhaps it is given by analogy with the names "Chinese bow" or "Mongolian bow", which were called the umbrella ornithogalum growing in Siberia. Or perhaps this plant, with its bitter juice, reminded someone of burning Indian spices. One way or another, this name has taken root and is used along with some others, such as “brandushka”, “sea onion”, etc.
The composition and medicinal properties of Indian onions
It is known that the ornithogalum is literally crammed with biologically active substances.
Indian onion has a high content:
- essential oils;
- glycosides;
- organic acids;
- trace elements
- amino acids.
Biologically active substances suppress pathogenic bacteria, stop inflammation, increase blood circulation and lymph movement, thin the blood. The impact is primarily on the peripheral circulatory system. These properties are especially useful in the treatment of bruises and bruises, herpes, furunculosis, neuralgia, wound healing.
The benefits of Indian onions for the body depend on which of these substances and how will be involved in the treatment. Alkaloids have a therapeutic effect:
- colchicine- anesthetizes, prevents the accumulation of uric acid crystals, acts as an anti-inflammatory agent (from side effects - diarrhea, nausea). This alkaloid is used in the treatment of gouty arthritis. Its toxicity is very high;
- kolhamin- less toxic, it is actively used in the treatment of skin cancer (in the form of an ointment based on it), and is also part of other anticancer drugs;
Did you know? The question of what is the Indian bow and what is its origin is as confused and obscure as the question of the name. There is no single point of view about the origin of the Indian onion plant. According to one version, he comes from South Africa, according to another - from South America. There are views on the ornithogalum as an autochthonous Mediterranean plant. Nevertheless, by the middle of the 19th century, the plant was widely settled and took root in Europe. Here it began to be perceived by many as a symbol of their home. So, during the Second World War, German soldiers, before being sent to the Eastern Front, took with them in the form of an amulet the bulbs of the “milk star”.
Application in folk medicine: how to be treated with Indian onions
Indian onion, turned into a houseplant, has not lost the biologically active properties of its "wild" relatives(although made them softer and more usable). What the Indian onion helps with, the umbrella bird growing in the garden also heals, but it has a much higher concentration of alkaloids and other substances and is used mainly for the preparation of medicinal raw materials.
Important! Indian onion is a poisonous plant. You should refrain from internal intake in the pure form of its juice. When used externally, it must be remembered that each organism reacts to a particular drug in different ways, which is harmless for one - can cause an allergic reaction in another. It is important to test the drug on a small area of delicate skin before use (back of the hand, inner elbow).
For medicinal purposes, decoctions, tinctures, and ointments are prepared from Indian onions.
Headache
Indian bow finds its use as a remedy for headaches. When pain occurs, rub a few drops of plant juice (with light massaging movements) in area:
- temples;
- nape;
- cervical-collar zone (pain can be caused by spasms of the cervical muscles).
If a strong burning sensation is felt, lubricate with olive oil or cream.
With toothache or inflammatory processes in the gums an aqueous mixture of soda and infusion of Indian onions will help relieve inflammation and pain.
A glass of hot water requires a teaspoon of soda and infusion. A cotton swab soaked in the solution should be applied to the diseased gum. It is not worth smearing the gums with freshly squeezed Indian onion juice - it is poisonous and burns the mucous membranes.
Runny nose
Indian onion is used in folk medicine for relieving the symptoms of a runny nose. It is important to apply the remedy at the very first signs of the disease. With gentle movements, you should rub a small amount of freshly squeezed Indian onion juice into the bridge of the nose and the outer part of the wings of the nose. It is necessary to use the product for no more than three days (morning, afternoon and evening).
Important! If the juice of the Indian onion accidentally gets into the eyes, it is necessary to rinse them with plenty of running water, drip taufon.
Angina, tonsillitis
Gargling with decoctions or infusions of Indian onions treatment of tonsillitis or tonsillitis fraught with poisoning (part of the drug will get inside the body) with glycosides and alkaloids (in this case, what is useful for Indian onions can be harmful). It is better to do only with the external use of this remedy - in the form of a compress. The bandage soaked in the infusion should be wrapped for 2-3 minutes around the throat and massaged in a circular motion. The compress infusion is made from cut leaves and boiled water (1 x 10). Raw materials should be poured with warm water and kept in a water bath for 10 minutes. The same infusion can be rubbed on the chest and back for colds and coughs.
Papillomas and warts
Cauterization with juice or ground Indian onion leaves papillomas and warts- an old proven tool. The drug must be applied to the wart itself (papilloma). First, the skin around the wart should be lubricated with petroleum jelly. This will prevent a possible burn from concentrated juice. A milder option is to take equal proportions of Indian onion tincture and ammonia and lubricate the wart with the mixture three times a day.
Insect bruises and bites
For stings of bees, wasps and other insects timely action is of great importance. The bite site should be rubbed with a fresh Indian onion leaf as soon as possible (this will relieve pain, itching and reduce swelling). You can do the same with a bruise or bruise. If, in addition to the bruise, there is also an abrasion or an open wound, the juice should be applied to the skin around the injury, making sure that the juice does not get into the wound.
Indian onion is an effective remedy for nail fungusand toes. The remedy is prepared from old leaves. Raw materials should be crushed, pour vodka (1:10) in a glass opaque container and leave for 12 days. Treat the affected areas with infusion with cotton swabs three times a day.
Joint disease
For the treatment of joints apply ointments and balms based on Indian onions. They can be purchased at a pharmacy, they can also be made at home - from fresh raw materials or tinctures. The basis of the ointment can be melted pork or goose fat, butter, olive, almond and other oils, honey, petroleum jelly.
Important! Ointments made independently at home are not subject to storage. The required amount of ointment should be prepared immediately before use.
Indian onion in the composition of ointments provides effective treatment, and the recipes for their manufacture are very simple. An effective remedy for joint pain is an ointment made from a mixture of alcohol tincture of Indian onion and three egg whites (beat the mixture in a porcelain cup. Lubricate the sore joint with ointment, wrap with cellophane, woolen cloth, stand for two hours, rinse and wrap again with woolen cloth).
The proven remedy is balm from Indian onion juice. To prepare the balm you will need:
- olive oil;
- fir oil;
- Vishnevsky ointment;
- Indian onion juice.
The ingredients are mixed (1 x 0.5 x 1 x 0.5) immediately before use. Add fir juice and oil to the mixture last.
For treatment sciatica practice rubbing alcohol tincture of Indian onions. For tincture, the whole plant is ground through a meat grinder, 200 ml of vodka is poured into a glass container and infused for five days.
Did you know? The toxicity of the alcohol tincture of Indian onion is inferior to the toxicity of decoctions and water infusions. The reason is the poor solubility of colchicine in alcohol. The higher the alcohol concentration, the less colchicine will be extracted.
How to use Indian onions in home cosmetology
In home cosmetology, Indian bow, as evidenced by folk recipes, it is most often used in the form of lotions, tinctures and masks.
For cosmetic tinctures, crushed flowers and leaves of Indian onion with alcohol in a ratio of 1:20 are used. The mixture is infused in a dark glass container for 45 days. Shake it every 2-3 days. After straining, store in the refrigerator. Before use, the right amount of tincture is diluted with vodka by two thirds. For dry skin, a lotion is made based on dry red wine (dilute with water).
This lotion is applied as follows:
- twice a day cotton ball soaked in lotion lightly tap on the neck, face;
- in the form of a compress(put sponges soaked in lotion on the forehead, cheeks, chin, cover with cellophane and a scarf on top. After 15-20 minutes, remove the compress and wash your face with cold water);
- in the form of wipes(wipe with a sponge in the morning or evening);
- in the form of a mask(add tincture and water to white clay until the consistency of liquid semolina porridge). Apply to face avoiding contact with eyes. Top with cellophane. Wash off after 15 minutes with warm water (close your eyes), apply a soothing cream.
For problematic skin of the thighs and buttocks (from cellulite), massage oil is used with the addition of Indian onion juice - almond or olive oil is mixed with juice in a ratio of 1:10. Before massage, the temperature of the oil should be 36-38 degrees. The skin should also be warm (after a hot shower or bath). The oil must be rubbed in a circular motion for 10 minutes. In case of burning, rinse with warm water and spread with baby cream. After the massage, put on woolen tights.
How to make blanks of medicinal raw materials
If you have an Indian bird onion growing in your house, then there is not much point in harvesting it for future use - it always grows at hand in a room pot, and at any time you can cut off a fresh leaf.
Harvest for the future ornithogalum umbrella, which grows in the garden. Old leaves are of particular value.- they have a higher concentration of active substances. Alcohol tinctures are made from them (they are subject to longer storage).
Contraindications and harm
- with hemophilia;
- during pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- with individual intolerance to the drug;
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Indian onion is, perhaps, one of the few plants, from each component of which any remedy can be prepared. But alcohol tincture has proven itself better than all such drugs. It is active in the treatment of joints, bone disease, salt deposition and in many other cases.
This remedy is quite simple to prepare at home, and the medicinal properties of Indian onion tincture will depend on the ingredients used. The drug can be stored for a long time, simply pouring, if necessary, a small amount of it.
Popular and proven recipes
As a rule, Indian onion tincture is prepared with vodka or alcohol. There are no strict limits here, and you can add any of these components as you wish. At the same time, the strength of alcohol can vary from 40 ° to 80 °, as well as the infusion period - from 10 to 30 days.
Advice! The most important thing is to choose the right place for the maturation of the tincture, which must be warm and shaded.
Tinctures will vary in their action and ingredients.
From arrows, leaves and bulbs
This infusion perfectly helps with the deposition of salts, polyarthritis and spurs on the heels. For its preparation it is necessary:- finely chop the arrow, leaf and one medium onion and place in a glass container with a neck without a thread;
- pour a liter of vodka or alcohol into the prepared components;
- close tightly with a nylon lid;
- remove for maturation.
After 14 days, the product is completely ready for use.
If you slightly reduce the amount of the alcohol component, to about 700 ml, you can get a drug that will help with joint pain and bruises.
Important! In the latter case, the cover must be made of polyethylene and fixed with a dense thread.
from the leaves
If you suffer from severe joint pain, then you can prepare the following remedy:
- take onion leaves and vodka in a ratio of 1: 3;
- finely chop the leaves with a knife or chop with a meat grinder and put in a glass container;
- pour in vodka and cover;
- put in a warm place to infuse for 10 days.
After the specified time, the drug will be ready. They rub the painful areas three times a day, while the pain goes away within 10 minutes after applying the remedy.
from bulbs
The following tincture is effective in the treatment of arthritis, and the strength of its action will depend on the concentration of the agent. To prepare the infusion, you should:
- chop 2 large or 5 small onions and put in a glass jar;
- pour half a liter of alcohol or vodka;
- put in a warm place for infusion;
- for 2 weeks from time to time the contents of the container should be shaken.
After a specified period of time, the resulting Indian onion tincture can be used in the form of compresses.
With eucalyptus oil
The cooking technology is as follows:
- rinse two leaves of Indian onion and mash well with a mortar;
- in a glass container, combine 20 ml of eucalyptus oil and 50 ml of alcohol (80%);
- pour the crushed leaves with the resulting mixture and close the lid tightly;
- insist for one week, stirring the contents every day.
Advice! To enhance the effect of the drug, the smeared area should be wrapped with a warm cloth. In this case, the warming and analgesic effect will be much higher.
On camphor oil
Are you worried about gout or arthritis? Try the following remedy:
- 3 sheets of Indian onion chop and put in a glass bottle;
- pour 150 ml of alcohol and close the container with a lid;
- in a separate bowl, combine 30 ml of camphor oil and 150 ml of alcohol;
- after 2 hours, pour the prepared mixture into a bottle with onions, mix everything;
- insist for 2 weeks, then filter.
During the period of exacerbation of the above diseases, a compress with this tincture is applied to a painful place and covered with a woolen cloth on top. After a few minutes, the pain subsides.
Storage rules
Absolutely all Indian onion tinctures require the same storage conditions and are used only externally.- To infuse and save drugs, it is necessary to choose those places where there are no food products.
- If there is a person in your family who suffers from alcoholism, then be sure to hide this tincture from him.
Important! The fact is that this drug will smell exclusively of alcohol, so it can be mistaken for ordinary vodka. If you drink the infusion in large quantities, then this can lead to dire consequences.
- If you use Indian onion tincture for the treatment of sore throat, then after gargling it should never be swallowed.
Security measures
Before using Indian onion-based products, be sure to read the precautions that will help avoid negative consequences:
And most importantly, remember that this plant has not yet been fully studied, so before using it is necessary to consult with your doctor.
All materials on the site are presented for informational purposes only. Before using any means, consultation with a doctor is MANDATORY!
The scientific name of the Indian onion is the bird-tailed or Ornithogalum. In nature, it is distributed only in warm countries. But thanks to the healing properties, the plant began to be grown as an indoor plant. In folk medicine, poultry has been used for a long time as the main and auxiliary remedy in the treatment of various diseases.
Beneficial features
Indian onions are actively used not only in traditional medicine, but also in pharmaceuticals.
- Poultry tincture treats mechanical skin lesions, abscesses, cuts, hematomas, non-healing wounds, including stitches after surgery. Poultry enhances blood flow to problem areas of the body, providing analgesic, disinfecting, wound-healing effect.
- The fresh juice of the plant is used for colds, flu and headaches. He acts quickly and efficiently.
- Indian onion helps in the treatment of diseases of the joints, lesions of the musculoskeletal system, wounds, bruises and sprains.
- Indian onion juice relieves inflammation and swelling after insect bites. With it, a rash on the face and herpes on the lips are treated.
- Indian onions are used to make anti-inflammatory drugs.
Chemical composition
The fresh juice of the Indian onion, which has the consistency of slime, contains the greatest value. It is extracted from leaves, stems, arrows with flowers, as well as from bulbs.
The composition of the juice contains the following substances that have a therapeutic effect on the human body:
- organic acids;
- weakly toxic poisons;
- glycosides;
- essential oils;
- flavonoids;
- plant alkaloids (colchicine, colchicoside, thiocolchicine, glycoalkaloid).
Application
Despite the widespread use of Indian onions in medicine, you should not self-medicate. Medicines based on this plant should be used with caution and preferably only after consulting a specialist.
For diseases of the joints
For the treatment of joint diseases, it is recommended to prepare a tincture of chopped Indian onion leaves in vodka, adhering to a ratio of 1:20. She should insist 2 weeks. This remedy has a long-lasting anti-inflammatory effect. Sore spots are wiped with ready-made infusion, and then wrapped with a woolen cloth.
For rheumatoid arthritis
Boil needles, twigs and pine cones in 3 liters of water for 30 minutes and leave to infuse for several hours. Then pour 100 ml of alcohol tincture of Indian onion into the resulting broth. Mix well and add the medicinal mixture to the bath 1 liter each.
With sciatica
With a piece of an Indian onion leaf about 2 by 2 cm in size, you need to rub the lumbar region well. After the juice is completely absorbed into the skin, the sore spot should be tied up with a woolen scarf and wrapped in a blanket to keep warm. At first, a strong burning sensation will be felt, but after 5-7 minutes relief should come. In the same way, osteochondrosis and arthritis are treated.
For muscle pain
In this case, an ointment based on Indian onions will help. It can be prepared from the tincture of the plant and from the fresh juice of the leaves. The basis for the ointment can be goose, beef or pork fat. It should be melted in a steam bath. It is best to mix fat with juice immediately before use, in a ratio of 1: 2 (twice as much juice). Ointment, based on alcohol tincture, can be stored for no more than a month.
For headaches
It is necessary to rub the whiskey with a leaf of Indian onion for 2-3 minutes. If an unbearable burning sensation appears, you can lubricate the temporal zone with olive or sea buckthorn oil.
For wounds
For complex, poorly healing wounds, a healing mixture of 1 teaspoon of finely chopped Indian onion leaves, 1 tablespoon of fish oil and 1 tablespoon of honey will help. The resulting mixture should be applied to the wound and bandaged. The procedure should be repeated no more than 2 times a day.
For bruises and bites
In this case, wiping the problem area with fresh plant juice will help.
For pimples, blackheads and bruises
To combat acne, pimples, bruises and abrasions, you can make a compress from the ground leaves of the plant. Keep the compress for more than 5 minutes, with a strong burning sensation immediately remove. In order not to get burned, you need to lubricate the skin around the affected area with petroleum jelly or oil.
For herpes, spurs and calluses
These problem areas can be lubricated with a piece of an onion or a leaf of a plant.
From warts
Mix alcohol tincture of onion in equal proportions with ammonia and lubricate warts 2-3 times a day.
From hemorrhoids and edema
For compresses with swelling and rubbing with hemorrhoids, a decoction of poultry will help. Finely chopped Indian onion leaves should be placed in an enamel pan and poured with water, the level of which will be two fingers more than the cooked raw material, boil and cook for 15 minutes. Store the decoction in a glass jar in a cool place. Rub the affected areas until complete recovery.
For nail fungus
Affected nails or interdigital fungus should be wiped with fresh plant juice. But it is worth considering that a positive effect will appear only with prolonged use.
Contraindications
- You can not use the juice of the plant inside. He is very poisonous.
- Pregnant women and children should avoid contact with Indian onion preparations.
- You can not rinse your mouth with products containing Indian onions with bleeding gums, they can increase bleeding.
- The plant can cause an allergic reaction, so it is recommended to carry out an allergy test before using it.
- Patients with hemophilia are strictly prohibited from using preparations with Indian onions. Poisonous juice promotes blood flow, which can cause tumor development and destruction of blood vessels.
- Do not allow juice to get on the mucous membrane of the eye. If this could not be avoided, you need to urgently rinse your eyes with warm water, drip 2 drops of "Taufon" and keep them closed for 10-15 minutes.
- Indian onion preparations should be prepared with gloves. Intense exposure of plant juice to the skin can cause burns.
Procurement and storage
As a medicinal raw material, a plant with old leaves and dry tips is chosen, which are then removed. The green part of the leaf is cut from the plant as needed. To make the juice stand out better on the sheet, you can make serifs. The burning juice of the Indian onion is colorless, odorless and does not stain things, so it is very convenient to use.
