Immortelle grass is a subshrub. It has a woody rhizome, painted in dark, brown-black tones. If some plants got their names based on the diseases they cure, or based on their beneficial properties, then immortelle is unlike anything else. Although the plant is perennial, it is far from immortal.
This life-loving plant can be found in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus, the southern part of Siberia and Central Asia. But, not in forests or along rivers, but among steppes, meadows and rocky terrain. It is not uncommon to find entire fields of these yellow flowers on mass graves and mounds. Some people even believe that the flowers of this plant contain the eternal sleep of the dead.
Beneficial features
The beneficial properties of this herb are legendary. Of course, it does not give immortality, but it is quite possible to cure this or that ailment with its help. In ancient times, when Odysseus was glorified, there was a legend about a plant that saved the great hero. One day, while traveling the seas, Odysseus got into a shipwreck and was thrown onto an unknown island. The girl who found him gave him medicine, the basis of which was immortelle oil. Odysseus recovered and was soon able to continue his journey. It is also worth noting that the legend praises the beauty of a girl, the secret of which was the constant use of oils and infusions of immortelle. Immortelle is used in both folk and traditional medicine. Its inflorescences contain a huge amount of substances beneficial to the body:
- fatty acid;
- mineral salts;
- vitamins C. K;
- glycosides;
- carotenes;
- flavonoids;
- essential oils.
The main component, arenirn, is a natural antibiotic that effectively fights pathogenic bacteria. An infusion from this plant has good antispasmodic properties. IN folk medicine it is used for vomiting, problems with,. It is useful for the following ailments:
- cystitis;
- infestation with worms;
- atherosclerosis;
- hepatitis;
- diabetes mellitus;
- cholecystitis;
- cholelithiasis;
- gout;
- biliary dyskinesia.
In addition, it is actively used in cosmetology and herbal medicine. The plant oil is an effective antidepressant and is often used to relieve emotional stress. It will be indispensable for people who suffer from constant fatigue, depression, frequent stress and depression. Skin problems can also be solved with the help of immortelle. It has a positive effect on acne, skin damage (scratches, wounds, burns), helps with eczema, psoriasis and excessive pigmentation. Gynecologists recommend immortelle for women who need to do douching to normalize the flora, treat ovarian dysfunction, and fibroids. The plant oil has good sunscreen properties. It is added to care creams skin. Female representatives note that preparations based on immortelle, St. John's wort and birch buds perfectly cleanse the body and promote rapid loss weight. Many famous actresses and models prefer to drink tea from this herbal collection. Immortelle alone will not lead to noticeable results, but in tandem with other medicinal herbs its effect is only enhanced.
Contraindications
Like all medicinal plants, immortelle is recommended to be taken only after consulting a doctor. Self-medication can be harmful to health. It is not recommended to use this plant in the following situations:
- hypertension – the plant can lead to increased blood pressure;
- individual intolerance - before use, it is recommended to conduct a test with a small amount of medicine based on immortelle;
- during pregnancy;
- with obstructive jaundice;
- hyperacid gastritis;
- increased acidity.
It is also worth remembering that taking the drug has a cumulative effect. So take medicines using immortelle for more than three months is not recommended, as this can lead to congestion in the liver.
Use of the plant in cooking
The plant is used not only in medicine, but also in cooking. As food product They consume either dried inflorescences or oil.
Immortelle goes well with almost all types of meat and row products. It is added to salads and sauces, to which, thanks to its spicy and bitter taste, it adds piquancy and aroma to curry.
How to assemble and the nuances of the workpiece
It is worth noting that immortelle is one of the few herbs that does not change at all (does not lose color) either after it is picked or even after the grass has been dried. Sometimes you can also notice a secondary flowering, which occurs from August to September. 
The best time The second half of summer is the time to collect plants. During this period, the steppes and meadows are completely covered with yellow flowers. The only thing is to distinguish immortelle from cat grass, which is very similar to useful plant. The medicinal herb has yellow flowers and dry petals, and the leaves with a felt effect are not a very bright green color and seem to be slightly foggy or cobwebby. It is necessary to collect the plant for medicinal purposes during the flowering period. If the side baskets open, then it is better to stop the collection and wait for the next favorable period. You need to collect inflorescences with peduncles. They are placed in baskets or linen bags, after which you need to start drying as soon as possible, because after 3-4 hours the plant will no longer be suitable for use. Drying should take place in a special dryer or in a cool room. When the plant is dried, it should have a light aroma and a bitter taste mixed with spices. It is best to store the plant in paper or linen bags in a dry place.
Traditional medicines with immortelle
One of the most famous drugs that are based on immortelle is Flamin. It is prescribed for chronic forms of cholecystitis, hepatocholecystitis, biliary dyskinesia. Also, at pharmacy kiosks you can purchase a collection of sandy immortelle flowers, which is used to prepare decoctions and infusions, and a dry extract of the plant. In addition, immortelle is included in choleretic and gastric preparations.
Recipes with immortelle in folk medicine
The plant is actively used for medicinal purposes not only by doctors, but also by traditional healers.
Tea recipe for treating obesity
This recipe uses a collection of four useful plants:
- immortelle;
- Birch buds;
- St. John's wort.
To prepare the mixture, you need to purchase collections of these plants. In a bowl (or other suitable container) mix 100 grams of each collection and mix well. The finished mixture should be stored in a dry place in a suitable container (paper or linen bag). A serving of tea is prepared as follows: add a tablespoon of herbal mixture to a glass of boiling water. The tea is brewed for 20 to 30 minutes. To lose weight and treat obesity, it is recommended to take tea twice a day - morning and evening. It should be drunk warm.
Recipe for immortelle tincture for the treatment of cholecystitis 
To create this product, you must prepare or purchase a collection of sandy immortelle in advance. A couple of spoons of the mixture are placed in a suitable container and filled with half a liter of water (the liquid should be cold). Next, cover the container with a lid and leave for 8 hours. After the allotted time, the infusion is filtered and given to the patient to drink during the day in small quantities.
Tincture recipe for the treatment of gastritis
To prepare a healing remedy, in addition to the dried mixture of immortelle flowers, you will need corn silk, nettle, plantain, mint, etc. All herbs can be found in pharmacy kiosks. 
The first step is to mix all the listed components in equal quantities. The resulting mixture should be stored in linen or paper bags. Add a tablespoon of herbal mixture to 200-250 ml of boiling water. This is the daily volume: you need to drink it in three doses on one day. Reception times are morning, lunch and evening before dinner.
Immortelle: on the way to health
Immortelle is a very useful plant that is widely used in the medical industry. Its main purpose is to treat liver diseases, gynecological diseases, and provide a calming effect. It is actively used by both traditional doctors and folk healers. It can be purchased either at pharmacy kiosks or prepared independently. In the second case, you need to remember necessary conditions storage
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Herbal therapy occupies an important place in folk medicine, which since time immemorial has allowed humanity to get rid of many diseases and ailments. Plants have enormous power, and treatment using them is part of alternative medicine. It cannot be said that the use of herbs can completely replace synthetic drugs, but they have a milder effect, are non-toxic, and rarely cause allergic reactions. Despite advances in modern medicine and pharmacology, many prefer to turn to traditional methods treatment with plants that have healing properties. Many of them have been studied and successfully used as a medicine or prophylactic for a number of diseases.
One of the few but actively used herbs is sandy immortelle, which has several names: sandy cudweed, cumin, dried flower, yellow cat's paws.
Immortelle is one of the ancient medicinal plants that has a wide range of beneficial properties. Only its inflorescences, which are collected and dried for further use, are endowed with pronounced healing qualities.
It got its name from the fact that even after collecting and drying, it retains its beauty, does not crumble and does not lose its colors. The sandy species is often confused with the annual one, but the latter has weak healing characteristics and is distinguished by bluish-purple flowers.
Collection time and habitat
Immortelle - perennial, which is growing in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and the Baltic countries. The sandy species is located in pine forests, clearings and forest edges, rocky and sandy soils. Its height reaches 30 cm and above. Blooms from June to September with medium-sized yellow or bright orange flowers.
The grass smells fragrant throughout the summer, and its fruits ripen closer to autumn. For medicinal purposes, only flower baskets are used, which must be prepared at the very beginning of blooming. In the process of harvesting raw materials, only open buds are used, which are cut off with scissors, leaving 1-2 cm of the stem.
The drying process should take place in a well-ventilated place. The raw materials can be spread on paper in a thin layer and left in a dark but dry room. The finished product retains its medicinal properties for 3 years.
Chemical composition
The flowers have a characteristic smell. Essential oil is obtained from them. The plant also contains stearins, flavonoids, coloring and tannins, resins and bitterness, vitamins and minerals. It contains carotene, ascorbic acid, vitamin K, as well as trace elements and mineral salts of sodium, potassium and magnesium.
The advantage is that the herb contains arenarin (a natural antibiotic), which helps to cope with many diseases of infectious origin.
Beneficial features
Thanks to the rich composition of immortelle, it has pronounced and beneficial properties in the fight against many ailments.
The flowers of the plant have: choleretic, antibacterial, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, immunostimulating, antimicrobial, regenerating effects.
In addition to herbal medicine, cudweed is often used in cosmetology for the preparation of creams, hair masks, for acne, weight loss and other body defects.
In folk medicine, decoctions, infusions, immortelle oil and extract are prepared. Given medicinal plant is part of some drugs used in the treatment of the liver and gallbladder.
The buds are successfully used for the following diseases:
- diseases of the liver and gall bladder: cholecystitis, kidney stones, hepatitis, cholelithiasis and others;
- pathologies of the musculoskeletal system: rheumatism, dropsy, gout;
- diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract: cough, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis;
- skin diseases: dermatitis;
- gastrointestinal diseases: colitis, enterocolitis, gastritis, duodenal ulcer, duodenitis and other digestive disorders.
In addition to the above diseases, the herb calms the nervous system, is effective for insomnia, helps cope with depression, nervous tension, and relieve chronic fatigue syndrome. In such cases, it is recommended to use essential oil, which is also used in cosmetology.
Immortelle helps improve metabolic processes, cleanse the intestines of toxins, and normalize digestion, which is why it is often used by women for weight loss. The decoction helps to cope well with inflammatory processes in the nasopharynx. It is used to treat bronchial asthma, whooping cough, allergies.
In cosmetology, extract or essential oil is often used for skin and hair care. These products improve microcirculation, stimulate collagen production, and improve cell regeneration.
Application in medicine
At home, immortelle flowers can be used as infusions, decoctions for steam inhalations, or taken with you to the bathhouse. A concentrated decoction is diluted in a bath or taken orally to prevent any disease.
Let's consider several recipes widely used in folk medicine and cosmetology:
- Infusion. For cooking you need 3 tsp. dry raw materials, pour 300 ml of boiling water. Wrap well and leave overnight. Then strain, divide into 3 parts and drink 100 grams. 3 times a day 20 minutes before meals. The drug is taken for chronic cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, digestive disorders and for weight loss. The course of treatment is 40-45 days.
- Herbal ointment. Mix 900 g of pork fat and 300 g of immortelle. Mix well and place in a water bath for 2 - 3 hours. Then remove from heat and leave overnight. On the second day, reheat the mixture well, strain and pour into a container. The finished product is used for diseases of the musculoskeletal system, cuts, wounds, boils.
- Decoction. You will need 1 tablespoon of herb, 2 glasses of water. Boil the composition for 10 minutes and take 1/2 cup 3 times a day.
- Collection of herbs. For preparation you will need 4 parts of immortelle, 3 parts of clover, 2 parts of mint, 1 part of coriander fruit. Mix everything, add 0.5 liters of water, boil and take 50 grams 3 times a day.
- Essential oil. This product can be purchased at pharmacies or specialty stores. It is added to the bath, used for aromatherapy, and enriched creams.
In addition to the above recipes, there are others that also have high and lasting effectiveness. It should be noted that immortelle should not be taken for more than 3 months.
Contraindications for use
Despite the safety of treatment, the herb has contraindications for use:
- hypertension;
- individual intolerance;
- long-term use;
- hyperacid gastritis, hyperacidity;
- iteration jaundice;
- pregnancy, lactation period;
- children under 10 years of age.
Immortelle is effective in the fight against many ailments, but there is no need to self-medicate without consulting a doctor. This plant can only act as an auxiliary therapy in combination with traditional methods.
Sandy immortelle, a perennial herbaceous plant, has many other names. It is also called tsmin, dried flower, sandy golden flower or straw flower.
It got its name due to the fact that the scales around the inflorescence of this plant do not wither and do not change color after cutting. The name "solar gold" is also common among the people. The plant belongs to the Aster family, the genus Immortelle.
Titles in other languages:
- lat. Helichrusum italicum;
- fr. Italienische Strohblume.
Appearance
- Immortelle has a straight single stem up to 60 centimeters high. Since the plant is completely pubescent, this gives it a silvery tint.
- Its rhizome is short and thick, with a small number of branches, and black-brown in color. If the plant grows on light soil that drains well, the rhizome is thinner - up to 4 mm.
- The leaves are pubescent, arranged alternately. At the bottom and near the root they are narrowed, and in the middle and at the top the plants are linear or lanceolate. Their edges are often wrapped down.
- Flowers appear at the tops of the stems. Baskets collected in shields have a spherical shape and a diameter of up to 6 mm. They consist of several dozen small orange or yellow flowers.
- Fetus sandy immortelle is a small oblong achene weighing up to 0.06 grams. Its color is brown or brown. On the achene there is a tuft of soft yellow hairs.
- The plant blooms in summer, and ripening begins in August. Secondary flowering can sometimes be observed in late summer or September. It can also occur when the inflorescences are picked. The baskets in the center bloom first, each of them blooms for about 10-15 days.
Kinds
There are approximately 600 plant species. Subspecies are also distinguished.
Helichrysum has needle-shaped, silver-green leaves and a distinct curry scent.
Where does it grow?
Immortelle can be found almost throughout Europe. It also grows in Central Asia. In Russia, immortelle grows in the Caucasus, in the European part of the country, as well as in Western Siberia.
The plant “loves” sandy, dry soils. It also grows well in rocky soil, fields, steppes, dunes, semi-deserts, hillsides, meadows, chalk outcrops or salt marshes. Tsmin does not withstand complete shading.
Tsmin grows almost everywhere
Method of making spices
Immortelle flowers are collected to obtain medicinal raw materials. They need to be cut in June/July until the side baskets bloom. If the cutting date is later, the baskets will open and the flowers will fall off. In one place, inflorescences are collected several times - as they bloom, every 5-7 days.
The collected flowers need to be dried in a shady, ventilated room. They are laid out in a layer of up to three centimeters. You can also place the raw materials in the dryer, setting the temperature to +40 degrees. Do not dry cumin flowers in the sun, otherwise they will become discolored. Dried flowers should be stored in a dark place for up to 3 years.
When harvesting raw materials in a forest area, be careful not to come across cat's paw, which has white or pink inflorescences.
Flowers can be stored up to 3 years
Beneficial features
- Choleretic
- Anesthesia
- Antibacterial action
- Antispasmodic
- diuretic property
- Expectorant action
Immortelle can cure many diseases
Contraindications
- Hypertension (due to taking cinnamon preparations, blood pressure increases).
- Liver disease (immortelle can cause congestion).
- Tsmin is not recommended to be taken for longer than 3-4 months due to some toxicity of the plant and its ability to accumulate in the body.
Oil
The source of immortelle aroma oil is the species Helichrysum italicum (Italian immortelle). To obtain essential oils, steam distillation of flowers is performed (only their upper part is cut off). From 100 kilograms of fresh flowers one kilogram of oil is obtained.
Immortelle essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of flowers.
Impact on the body
- Strengthening the immune system.
- Normalization of the female reproductive system.
- Getting rid of insomnia.
- Eliminate depression and fatigue.
- Normalization of blood pressure.
- Pain relief for radiculitis and rheumatism.
- Normalization of the digestive system.
Due to its properties, cumin is often used in cosmetology.
Cosmetic effect
- Eliminate sweaty feet.
- Care for sensitive skin.
- Improves healing of skin damage and irritation.
- Improving microcirculation in the skin.
- Reducing the appearance of dark circles under the eyes.
- Anti-aging effect by stimulating skin cell growth.
- Elimination of acne and pimples.
- Help in the fight against rosacea.
Usage
- To enrich a cosmetic product (serum, lotion, cream), add three to five drops essential oil immortelle.
- Add five to seven drops to anti-cellulite and massage mixtures.
- In an aroma lamp, use up to 5 drops per 15 m2.
- For compresses, 5-6 drops are enough.
- Add eight drops to the rubbing base.
- The massage is performed with a base oil, for every 15 g of which six drops of cumin essential oil are added.
- Add 4-6 drops to the bath, dissolving them in vegetable oil or sea salt.
Tsmina oil saturates cosmetical tools vitamins
Application
In cooking
- Immortelle leaves have a bitter-spicy taste. They are added in small quantities to vegetable salads to give fresh vegetables a piquant taste.
- Tsmin also imparts a curry flavor to dishes, which is why it is used as a seasoning for pork and beef.
- The plant is also used to season stews of vegetables and fish.
Primary Use: The branches are added briefly to a dish during cooking. Once ready, they are removed. Thus, this spice adds piquancy to vegetables, meat and rice.
In medicine
The following medicinal properties of immortelle are distinguished:
- Traditional medicine uses immortelle for gastrointestinal diseases, for example, to influence the formation and secretion of bile. The preparations of this plant are effective at the beginning of formation gallstones, since they reduce the lithogenicity of bile. This effect is due to the content of galenic substances that stimulate the formation of bile acids, improve the secretion of bile and increase the content of bilirubin and cholates in it.
- Cmin preparations are prescribed after gall bladder surgery to prevent the re-formation of stones.
- The plant is used for colitis and gastritis.
- A decoction of immortelle flowers is used externally for leucorrhoea, lichen, diathesis, purulent skin diseases, and wounds.
Choleretic agent
Dry immortelle (3 tablespoons) pour boiling water (one glass), heat in a water bath and hold for half an hour, stirring regularly. Strain the slightly cooled broth and dilute with boiled water (250 ml). Drink 1/2 glass before meals (15 minutes before) three times a day.
Tincture for illness or stomach upset
Dry or fresh cumin flowers (1 1/2 tablespoons), poured boiling water, leave for at least three hours. After filtering the infusion, take half a glass before meals 4 times a day.
Tincture for bladder inflammation
Pour a tablespoon of immortelle into 500 ml of boiling water. After steeping for one hour, drink the liquid three times a day, drinking half a glass of this tincture 30 minutes before meals.
At home
- Immortelle is ornamental plant. It is included in dry bouquets.
- All parts of the plant contain a resinous substance containing the antibiotic arenarine. Thanks to this, cumin suppresses the development of bacteria in cultivated plants.
- Since immortelle has an insecticidal effect, it can be used to protect clothes from moths.
- With the help of immortelle aroma oil, perfumers enhance the bouquet of the composition and fix natural and synthetic essential oils.
- Tsmin is used as a flavoring agent for tobacco products.
Immortelle is beautiful and bright, it is a wonderful accent in dry bouquets
Varieties
Chereshkovy: an ornamental annual often used to decorate patios and terraces. It has long shoots, densely covered with light leaves, and yellow-golden flowers. Cut flowers of this variety are often dried for use in dry arrangements. The branches have a pleasant smell.
Selago: a perennial with creeping or ascending stems, shiny, dense dark green foliage and small whitish-yellow flowers.
Coraloid: is a plant up to 25 cm high with highly branched branches, small pubescent leaves, white or yellowish flowers.
Immortelle petiolate smells very nice
Tsmin selago has dense foliage
Coral immortelle has unusual foliage
Growing
Although the immortelle does not bloom for long, the leaves of the plant are green all season, so it is used as a decoration. alpine slides and borders.
Cmin is grown on sandy soils in a sunny place. It can be propagated either by seeds or vegetatively. Immortelle seeds are sown in early May. They must be fresh. They are mixed with sand so that the seeds are distributed evenly in the soil. The beds are placed at a distance of up to 40 cm. Sealing is carried out to a depth of 5 mm. The ground should be covered with film until the first green shoots appear.
If the vegetative propagation method is chosen, rosettes of leaves with roots are used. They need to be buried a little in moist soil. Plants are planted at a distance of 15-20 cm between them. At first they should be watered. To prevent the immortelle from becoming smaller, it is replanted every 3-4 years.
Immortelle is not only beautiful, but also medicinal plant. Since ancient times, this herb has been used to treat many chronic diseases. It has a strong anthelmintic and diuretic effect, therefore it is widely used in both folk and traditional medicine. Immortelle herb is used in cosmetology and even in cooking. Florists decorate dry bouquets with lemon-yellow immortelle inflorescences, which are considered very practical, as they retain their color for a long time and do not fall off.
What are beneficial features immortelle for the body and how to use the herb at home, we will tell you in more detail in the article below.
Chemical composition
Sandy immortelle(Helichrysum arenarium) or Sandy Tsmin is a perennial, herbaceous plant family Asteraceae. Its name comes from Greek words helios is the sun, and chryso is gold. The plant grows mainly on sandy and rocky soils of Central Asia and Europe.
Immortelle got its name due to the fact that it blooms for several months. When wilting, the leaves do not fall off and their color practically does not change. Because of the bright yellow flowers, it is also popularly called sandy golden flower or sunny gold flower (dried flower).
Despite its weedy nature, immortelle is recognized as a medicinal herb. A dry bunch of grass is rich in many beneficial properties that remain in it for up to 5 years. Immortelle differs from other medicinal herbs by its persistent tart odor. This is due to the presence of essential oils in the herb.
Chemical composition of immortelle:
- Yellow pigments (arenol and homoarenol) have antioxidant and photoprotective activity. These components are often used in cosmetology to treat skin irritation and relieve itching;
- Carotene is vitamin A, which is not synthesized by the body and can only be obtained through food. It removes free radicals, strengthens the immune system and significantly reduces the risk of developing infectious and bacterial diseases. The vitamin is extremely beneficial for nervous system, helps eliminate insomnia and relieve fatigue;
- Tannins stimulate the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and the body as a whole. Suppress the development of pathogenic bacteria, promote the elimination of toxins, and help the absorption of vitamins and minerals;
- Micro and macroelements (calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, strontium, selenium, nickel, etc.) are necessary substances for maintaining the immune system;
- Polyunsaturated fatty acids - essential substances, which participate in all metabolic processes, take an active role in cell regeneration;
- Mineral salts (phosphorus, iron, sodium, etc.) - maintain the acid-base balance, normalize water-salt metabolism, stimulate the functioning of the endocrine, circulatory, nervous, digestive and other systems;
- Steroids - support the functioning of the reproductive system.
In addition, the herb is rich in vitamins C, K and ascorbic acid, which are extremely beneficial for the body.
Immortelle herb contains useful resins, sugars, and flavonoids that provide choleretic activity. This is the only plant that has the ability to accumulate manganese. Thus, it is recommended to use the herb for both adults and children over 12 years of age to strengthen the immune system.
100 grams of immortelle plant mass contains: proteins - 0.20 g, fats - 0 g and carbohydrates - 5 g.
The benefits of immortelle for the body
Sandy immortelle is famous for its healing and rejuvenating properties; it has a strong antibacterial, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, choleretic, diuretic, antispasmodic, blood purifying and analgesic effect.
Due to its unique chemical composition, this perennial grass helps cure many chronic ailments:
- remove kidney stones;
- get rid of fungus (staphylococcus and streptococcus);
- relieve muscle pain and spasms;
- activate the pancreas;
- cure acute cystitis, hepatitis, ascariasis, inflammation of the gallbladder;
- overcome infectious diseases of the liver and kidneys;
- get rid of helminths;
- help with constipation, flatulence, diarrhea;
- improve appetite;
- stop external and internal bleeding (especially uterine bleeding);
- cleanse blood vessels and restore them to normal chemical composition blood;
- remove cholesterol;
- cure mild nervous disorders (insomnia, depression) and headache;
- speed up metabolism;
- cure pancreatitis;
- remove waste and toxins from the body;
- restore immunity;
- normalize the water-salt balance in the body;
- strengthen the cardiovascular system;
- relieve cough.
Men can use this plant to treat prostate tumors. Infusions and decoctions of immortelle are used to destroy harmful microbes in the genitourinary tract. They relieve pain caused by urolithiasis, promote the removal of kidney stones, and have a positive restorative and anti-inflammatory effect on the entire body.
Infusion for the treatment of prostate tumors It is prepared as follows: mix in equal proportions dried flowers of plants: immortelle, shepherd's purse, lingonberry, yarrow, string, rose hips, centaury, and rose hips. Pour 20 g of the resulting raw material into 500 ml of boiling water. Leave in a thermos for 3 hours, then strain. Drink 150 ml daily, 2 times a day. Duration of treatment - 3 months.
Women Immortelle is used to combat fungal diseases in the genitals, as well as to restore the vaginal microflora. The herb has been successfully used to treat and prevent fibroids and menstrual pain. Women in labor with illnesses diabetes mellitus sandy immortelle is used to prevent the occurrence of repeated symptoms associated with stress on the female body. Decoctions and infusions of dried flowers increase vascular tone, which significantly facilitates pregnancy.
We recommend preparing infusion for thrush: Mix 20 g of dried herb aureus, Solyanka holmovoi, elecampane root and immortelle flowers and pour 500 ml of boiling water. Leave in a thermos for 30 minutes. Drink as tea 3 times a day for 2 - 3 weeks. In case of acute symptoms of thrush, you can make baths from the decoction.
Use in folk medicine
Immortelle is widely used in both traditional and folk medicine. In Austria, this herb is used in the form of dried tea mixtures, which can be steamed with boiling water and drunk as a general tonic. This tea can be bought at any pharmacy without a doctor's prescription. In addition, the inflorescences of the plant (Helichrysum arenarium) have been introduced into official medicine in Poland, in the thirties of the XX century. Outside the EU, preparations containing immortelle flowers have been used in the Soviet Union and the countries of the former USSR.
Currently, sandy immortelle is very popular in folk medicine (especially in European ethnomedicine). The main component from which medicinal drugs are made is Arenarine– an antibiotic of natural origin.
In order to achieve success in the treatment of chronic diseases with the help of immortelle, it is necessary to follow the rules for the preparation of raw materials and their proportions. Decoctions and infusions can be used by adults and children over 12 years of age. Use of the herb in more early age may cause excessive bile secretion and interfere with liver function. For this reason, the use of immortelle decoctions and tinctures for children is carried out only under the supervision of the attending physician.
Immortelle recipes:
- General strengthening decoction. Pour 40 g of dried flowers into 500 ml of boiling water and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Then strain the liquid and drink half a glass before meals throughout the day;
- Infusion of immortelle for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. Pour 20 g of dried flowers into 500 ml of boiling water and leave for about 8-9 hours. Drink 150-200 ml 15 minutes before meals during the day, after straining the infusion;
- Ointment for disorders musculoskeletal system. Mix 900 g of pork fat with 300 g of immortelle flowers. Heat in a water bath for 3 hours, then apply a generous layer to the sore spot.
For liver diseases
Decoctions and infusions of immortelle have analgesic and antispasmodic properties, thanks to which you can get rid of pain in the liver caused by the infectious process. This herb is used for almost any organ disease, especially in the complex treatment of hepatitis and jaundice.
The bioactive components of Helichrysum arenarium, contained in immortelle flowers, act as primary and secondary antioxidants, removing free radicals, lipids and bile from the liver and gallbladder.
Recipes for treating and restoring the liver at home:
- An infusion of dried flowers of immortelle, trefoil and mint. Pour 40 g of dry raw material into 400 ml of boiling water, leave for 20-30 minutes and strain with gauze. Drink 100 ml of infusion three times a day half an hour before meals;
- , oregano leaves, motherwort and immortelle flowers. 3 tbsp. l. dried raw materials in equal proportions, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water. Leave for 15 minutes and strain. Drink 50 ml three times a day 20 minutes before meals. The full course of treatment will be 1 month;
- Infusion of immortelle flowers for hepatitis A. Mix 4 tbsp. l. dried herbs with 100 g of vodka. Place the liquid in a water bath and boil for 2 hours. Remove from heat and dilute with 100 ml hot water. Strain and drink diluted with water in a ratio of 20 drops per 30 ml every hour, daily. The course of treatment is 30 days;
- Infusion for hepatitis B. 1 tbsp. l. dilute immortelle flowers in 0.5 liters of hot water, add 1 tbsp. l. apple cider vinegar and 2 tbsp. l. chalk and honey. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and drink 50 ml every hour throughout the day. The course of treatment is 2 weeks.
For chronic gastritis
Chronic hepatitis - persistent infection, accompanied by fibrotic and necrotic changes in the tissues and cells of the liver. With this disease, stabbing and cutting pain is felt in the right hypochondrium. The patient also experiences severe weakness, nausea in the morning, vomiting, loss of appetite and bowel movements, a complete decrease in performance and yellowness of the skin. The disease requires prompt and urgent treatment with medications. Get rid of the disease folk remedies impossible, but some recipes can significantly improve the condition. When used together with medications, you can cure the disease and extend the period of remission for many years.
Immortelle is extremely useful. It helps relieve inflammation, remove waste and toxins from the body and significantly facilitate the functioning of the liver. Dried flowers of the plant are used as medicine. A healing decoction is prepared from these components.
For cooking decoction of immortelle flowers take 2 tbsp. l. dried raw materials, mix with 1 tbsp. l. plantain and 1 tsp. chamomile, tansy, horsetail, lingonberry leaves, wormwood and valerian in equal proportions. Pour 100 ml. boiling water and boil in a water bath for 2 hours. Afterwards, the broth is filtered and drunk 30 ml 15 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is 10-15 days.
For hypertension
Sandy immortelle can increase blood pressure, but despite this, dried herb is successfully used to treat hypertension. The flowers of the plant contain fatty acids and tannins, which have a general strengthening and soothing effect. Decoctions and infusions should be drunk in the evenings to relieve fatigue.
Cooking soothing decoction of immortelle flowers: 25 g of dried leaves of the trifoliate and 50 g of dried immortelle flowers, pour 2 liters of boiling water and leave for 2 hours. Afterwards, strain the broth and drink half a glass once a day for a month.
For cystitis
Immortelle is successfully used in folk medicine to treat cystitis. Thanks to its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it cures the disease at any stage. However, to achieve this, the herb must be used daily, over a long period of time.
For cystitis, it will be most effective medicinal tea from immortelle, chamomile, marshmallow flowers, nettle leaves and lingonberries. 20 g of dried raw materials in equal proportions, pour 1 liter of boiling water and steam in a thermos. Drink as tea throughout the day. To enhance the taste and medicinal effect, you can add 1 tsp. honey and a slice of lemon. After a few days of taking medicinal immortelle tea, the first improvements can be observed.
Chronic form Cystitis takes longer to treat, especially in the acute form, with blood in the urine and painful urination. In order to alleviate the symptoms of the disease, you can prepare hot infusion. 1 tbsp. l. pour 500 ml of boiling water over immortelle flowers and pour into a ceramic container. Place in a water bath, boil for 1 hour, then leave for at least 8 hours. The finished infusion is filtered and taken 1/3 glass 2 - 3 times a day 20 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is 1-3 months.
The infusion can be prepared cold, without a water bath, but it is more effective when hot.
It will also be useful decoction of immortelle, peppermint, plantain and yarrow: Pour 50 grams of dry raw material into 250 ml of boiling water and boil in a water bath for 30 minutes. Strain and drink 1/2 cup 30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is 1 month.
Immortelle for weight loss
Due to its antioxidant properties, immortelle is often used in nutrition. It removes waste, toxins and excess fluid from the body. When taken regularly, it speeds up metabolism and promotes weight loss.
In the fight against excess weight, immortelle is used together with other herbs that have a diuretic effect (chamomile, mint, marshmallow, tansy) and can reduce appetite (St. John's wort, green tea, linden, coltsfoot).
Cooking decoction from immortelle, chamomile flowers, birch buds and St. John's wort. Pour 50 g of dried raw materials in equal proportions into 1 liter of boiling water and leave for 1 hour. Drink half a glass 30 minutes before meals.
This decoction has an enzymatic, choleretic, diuretic and hepatoprotective effect, which has a beneficial effect not only on the figure, but also on the general condition of the body. Thanks to the correct combination of components, the collection has a positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract, promotes the release of digestive enzymes and excess fat. You should drink the decoction daily for 2-3 months.
In order to remove waste and toxins from the body, the following decoction is prepared. Mix 20 g of dried immortelle flowers, peppermint leaves, plantain and corn silk in equal proportions. Add 2 tsp. chamomile and St. John's wort flowers. Pour the mixture with 500 ml of boiling water and place in a water bath for 30 minutes. Then leave until cool, strain and drink 1/2 cup 30 minutes before meals.
Application in cosmetology
In cosmetology, immortelle is also used to treat skin, restore hair and nails. The essential oil of the plant is added to medicines. Due to its antiseptic and regenerating properties, it is included in creams, ointments and body lotions. Essential oil is also added to aroma lamps.
Essential oil immortelle helps soothe the skin, get rid of irritation, eliminate flaking and dry skin, promotes rapid healing of wounds, cuts and can be used to protect against the negative effects of ultraviolet rays. To do this, 2 - 3 drops of the product can be added to any face cream and applied to the skin with massaging movements. No rinsing required.
Helichrysum essential oil also helps strengthen weak hair, make them smooth and silky. To achieve this effect, you need to make masks from egg yolk, milk, burdock and 2 - 3 drops of immortelle essential oil 2 times a week. The components should be thoroughly mixed and applied to the skin and hair with massaging movements. Put on a plastic cap and wrap your head in a towel. After 40 minutes, the mask can be washed off with water and shampoo.
Decoctions and infusions for washing. They have a regenerating effect and can help in the rapid healing of scars, scars, acne, dermatitis, stretch marks, boils and abscesses. Pour 20 g of dry raw material into 250 ml of boiling water and leave for 1 hour. Then the infusion should be filtered and the infusion should be used to wash or wipe the problem area of the skin.
In cosmetology immortelle decoction also used as an anti-aging agent. Add 3 drops of essential oil to a skin mask - 1 tbsp. l. honey and 1 tsp. sour cream.
Dried immortelle flowers can be used for steam baths or in a sauna or bathhouse. A concentrated decoction is also added to the bath to eliminate flaking of the skin. Creams and lotions made from immortelle essential oil are used to treat skin dermatitis, acne and boils.
Immortelle decoction for rinsing hair makes combing easier. 1 tbsp. l. pour 500 ml of boiling water over the dried flowers of the plant, let it brew for 30 minutes, then strain. Rinse your hair with the prepared decoction after each shampoo. Use the product no more than 2 times a week so as not to dry out the skin.
Contraindications and harm
Despite its many beneficial properties, immortelle also has a number of contraindications. People with increased bile secretion, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and also during pregnancy should take the herb with extreme caution. The main contraindications include individual intolerance to the components. If an allergy occurs, treatment with immortelle should be interrupted and consult a doctor.
Medicines based on immortelle should be used in courses of no more than two or three months. Due to the fact that the herb increases platelet production, it promotes not only rapid blood clotting, but also the formation of blood clots. Taking decoctions is prohibited for varicose veins and hemorrhoids.
Treatment with immortelle decoctions for a long time can lead to an increase in blood pressure, so people with heart disease and excess weight are recommended to use the product no more than once a day.
For gastritis in the acute stage, the use of immortelle is strictly contraindicated.
Pregnant women and those during lactation should consult a doctor before consuming the herb. It is advisable to start taking herbal medications in small doses (1 teaspoon per day). It is forbidden to drink immortelle and children under 12 years of age.
Immortelle is considered one of the most useful medicinal herbs, which helps cure ailments without resorting to drug therapy. However, when using it at home, you must strictly adhere to the dosage and follow the doctor’s recommendations.
Immortelle is a well-known and familiar plant from the Asteraceae family. Its yellow flowers can often be found on forest edges, dry slopes, and where sandy, dry soils predominate. Immortelle has pronounced medicinal properties, which are effectively used in folk and traditional medicine. In reference books, this plant is designated by a different name - sandy tsmin.
On its basis, medicinal infusions, decoctions, and ointments are prepared, which are used to treat ailments. Pharmaceutical companies based on immortelle produce drugs used in the complex treatment of inflammation of the gallbladder, bladder, and kidneys.
Today we will talk to you about the healing power of this plant. Let's find out how to prepare a decoction of immortelle, infusion of immortelle, tincture of immortelle, what other drugs from the pharmacy based on it can be bought - we will also consider:
Medicinal properties
The plant has pronounced anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antispasmodic properties. It is used for some inflammatory diseases internal organs, used for dropsy. Externally - for the treatment of some skin diseases.
Preparations based on it increase the tone of the walls of the gallbladder, activate the secretion of bile, and also enhance the secretion of the stomach and pancreas. For kidney diseases, products based on it have a diuretic and antibacterial effect. These drugs have low toxicity, but with prolonged use they can provoke the development of congestion in the liver.
When treating the bile ducts, liver, and kidneys with immortelle preparations, patients very soon feel relief. Improvement noted general condition, their pain disappears, jaundice disappears, digestion is normalized.
Preparation of medicinal products
Infusion with immortelle:
To prepare this healing remedy, in the evening pour 3 tsp into a deep cup. dried immortelle flowers (chop first). Pour 400 ml of cool boiled water over all raw materials. Cover with a saucer and leave for at least 8 hours. After waking up in the morning, strain the infusion. Drink little by little throughout the day. Immortelle infusion has a gentle effect. For more pronounced therapeutic effect, it is worth preparing a decoction. Here is his recipe:
Decoction with immortelle:
Pour 3 tbsp into the pan. l. dried flowers (take an enamel pan). Add a glass of boiling water. Place in a boiling water bath and cook covered for about half an hour. Now the finished medicine needs to be cooled. Add boiled water to the initial volume, then strain (squeeze out the grass).
Drink warm, half a glass 3 times a day. This remedy is used as a mild choleretic agent, used in the treatment of itchy dermatoses, and also as an anthelmintic.
Tincture with immortelle:
Pour 1 tbsp into a jar. l. dried flowers or 2 tbsp. l. fresh. Add half a glass of alcohol. Place in a dark place. Let it sit there under a tight lid for a week. The strained tincture is taken 15-20 drops per quarter glass of water. Treatment is carried out 3-4 times a day. The same tincture can be used externally to treat skin diseases.
Preparations from the pharmacy with immortelle
Medicines based on immortelle sandy restore liver cells damaged by chemotherapy. Therefore, they are prescribed as part of complex treatment of cancer.
Also, the drug Flamin is made from the flowers of the plant, intended for the complex treatment of hepatocholecystitis and chronic cholecystitis.
Pharmacies also offer dry immortelle extract and medicinal choleretic collection, where it is one of the components.
For the treatment of eye diseases, you can purchase arenarine ointment (1%). It is used in the complex treatment of chemical or thermal burns of the mucous membrane of the eyes. Arenarine has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties, activates tissue restoration processes.
It must be remembered that there are contraindications for the use of immortelle in treatment. Therefore, before using this plant, be sure to consult your doctor. Be healthy!
