Immortelle. Therapeutic properties and application

Immortelle is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the family of Compositae. Its habitat is dry sandy soils of the middle belt of Russia, the Caucasus and Siberia. Meet the immortelle, whose photo reflects the beauty of this gift of nature, you can in the fields and meadow thickets, as well as in coniferous forests, which are characterized by a rare growth of trees. The flowering of the plant continues from the end of the spring period to the beginning of the autumn season. Fruit ripening takes place in August or September.

Immortelle, the medicinal properties of which were widely used by ancient healers, has antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects on the body. And now it is very popular as a tool used by folk medicine in getting rid of many ailments. Flower immortelle, used for medicinal purposes, harvested at the beginning of the flowering period in dry weather. They contain stearins and essential oil, coloring and tanning agents, flavonoids and resins, carotene and bitter vitamins K and C, as well as a wide range of minerals.

Immortelle, whose medicinal properties are used in the prescriptions of folk healers for getting rid of pathologies of the liver and bile ducts, diseases of the gallbladder and female genital area, rheumatism and gout, are used, as a rule, in the form of infusions and broths. Thanks to the spasmolytic effect on the body, the healing herb finds its application to eliminate spasms in the digestive system. Decoctions prepared from this plant contribute to the improvement of intestinal motility. They are recommended for constipation. What else has immortelle medicinal properties? It is an effective remedy for flatulence, intestinal pain and nausea. Its use is also recommended for diseases of the urinary tract and kidneys.

Immortelle, whose medicinal properties are used in the manufacture of medicines, is the basis for the manufacture of several drugs. These drugs are not prescribed for individual intolerance of the constituent components. Particular care when taking it is required to observe people with hypertension. These medicines are not recommended in the presence of cholelithiasis. At the same time, for example, the drug "Aristochol", produced in Germany on the basis of the healing colors of the immortelle, has no contraindications. However, it should be borne in mind that the medicines that make up this herb, despite its low toxicity, while accumulating in the body as a result of prolonged courses of therapy contribute to stagnation in the liver of bile.

In addition to its use in folk medicine as a remedy, immortelle finds its application in textile production. They are painted in yellow fabric. Used immortelle, and as a national means, deterring the mole from clothing.