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The canadian small petal (erigeron canadensis), in fact, is a weed species, which is very difficult to get rid of. It grows not only in the fields, but also in the gardens and orchards of private landowners around the world. Although it is a vicious weed, it is prized for its beneficial and medicinal properties.
What it looks like and where it grows
The canadian small petal belongs to the herbaceous plants of the Asteraceae or Asteraceae family. This is a fairly common weed crop. It is found everywhere, not only in the fields and summer cottages, but also along the roadsides.
Small petals appearance
It has a powerful root in the form of a rod, from which a small number of branches extend. The height of the canadian small petals ranges from 15 to 150 cm.If conditions are favorable, it grows up to 2 m.
The stem of the plant is straight at the bottom, branched at the top. Thick and hard pubescence over the entire ribbed surface.
The leaf blades of the canadian small petals are linear-lanceolate, arranged alternately, do not have stipules, different in shape and location. In the upper part of the plant - sessile with solid edges. Those leaves that are located below are located on short petioles, they are long, with a sharp tip.
Ripe fluff seeds scatter around the entire perimeter of the site
Flowering features
Judging by the photo and description, the Canadian small petal does not look elegant during flowering. On high peduncles, panicles or brushes of numerous baskets with white petals bloom. There are decorative species with yellow, white, lilac, burgundy, pink buds.
Blossoming of small-petaled Canadian long-lasting - from July to September
In place of each bud, an achene is formed, resembling a cylinder. Each of them has the ability to fly. That is why small grayish or yellowish grains spread over long distances, which contributes to the rapid reproduction of erigeron.
During flowering, a huge number of insects gather around the plants. There are especially a lot of bees, wasps, bumblebees, since the Canadian small-petal is an excellent honey plant.
Growing places
As the name suggests, the small petal weed is native to Canada. The plant came to Europe in the 17th century, when transport links between states began. Then the weed filled almost all countries of the world, it grows even in Australia. Not found only in the Far North.
Small-petal Canadian refers to unpretentious plants that do not require special growing conditions. It can grow on any soil, even unsuitable for agricultural production.
Small-petal Canadian - a weed from the category of cosmopolitans, continues to conquer new territories
Other plant names
As a rule, for widespread plants, depending on the place of growth, the names are different. Among them, the most common are:
- kidney grass;
- ostudnik;
- rogue;
- canadian coniz;
- Canadian grape;
- flea death;
- shut up gusno (in Ukraine).
Chemical composition
All aerial parts of canadian small petals contain from 0.33 to 1.72% of essential oils. That is why the rogue has a lemon scent. But erigeron is famous not only for oils. The plant is rich in:
- flavonoids;
- saponins;
- alkaloids;
- tannins;
- choline;
- vitamin C;
- limonene;
- terpineol;
- dipentene;
- aldehydes;
- resins;
- bioflavonoids;
- gallic acid;
- various mineral salts.
Due to this composition, the canadian small petal (erigeron canadensis) has useful and medicinal properties.
The medicinal properties of the herb of small petal canadian
Erigeron is not only a weed, it has long been used to treat many diseases. The beneficial properties have been studied by generations of people. Traditional healers and homeopaths prepare medicinal preparations on the basis of the aerial parts of erigeron.
Useful properties of canadian small petals:
- astringent;
- hemostatic;
- antidysenteric;
- anti-inflammatory;
- fixing.
Small-petaled Canadian is used to cleanse blood vessels, normalize the activity of the genitourinary system.
As a preventive measure, the remedy is useful:
- with joint and rheumatoid pain;
- with arthrosis and arthritis;
- with gout and cystitis;
- with prostatitis and suppuration.
Erigeron flowers are widely used in cosmetology, for example, to strengthen hair
The use of canadian small petals in traditional medicine
As already noted, official medicine does not use the canadian weed for the manufacture of medicines. But the beneficial properties have been studied for centuries, so folk healers advise using Canadian small petals for the prevention and treatment of many diseases.
As for homeopaths, in their practice they use tincture "Erigeron Canadensis", which is prepared from fresh parts of the plant. They are harvested during flowering.
With rheumatism
Tincture of canadian small petals is used to cure gout, rheumatism, various types of arthrosis.
For this, you can use dry grass. The infusion is prepared on the basis of 20 g of the substance and 1 liter of boiling water. After 10 minutes, you can take ¼ tbsp. before meals 2 times a day.
Arthritis and rheumatism can be treated with an alcoholic tincture sold in pharmacies. In addition to the canadian small petal, it includes meadowsweet, boldo. Reception - 3 times a day after meals.
Boldo (boldo) shrub leaves contain a large amount of essential oils
With a hangover
A large amount of alcohol drunk always leads to poisoning of the body. You can clear it with the help of erigeron. There are several recipes to help with hangover.
First option
Combine in one cup in equal parts small-petal Canadian, goldenrod, meadowsweet (in total, you should get 1 tbsp. L dry grass). Pour 1 tbsp. boiling water, leave for a quarter of an hour. To cleanse the body, you need to drink 2 cups of infusion per day.
It is not recommended to boil any herb so that the beneficial properties do not disappear.
Second option
To cleanse the body of alcoholic beverages, you need to take a Canadian small petal (Conyza Canadensis) (flowers), St. John's wort, sage, horse sorrel seeds. Mix everything well. For the infusion, you need 2 tbsp. l. mixtures. Pour them with 0.5 liters of boiling water and put in a water bath for 2 minutes. After the infusion has cooled down (after half an hour), it must be filtered and 50 g of the resulting liquid must be drunk.
St. John's wort accelerates the release of the body from alcohol and poisoning
To strengthen hair
For strengthening the hair roots, the dry herb of canadian small petals is excellent.To prepare the infusion, take 50 g of raw materials, pour in 1 liter of boiling water. Then put on low heat for a quarter of an hour. In order for the nutrients to completely pass into the infusion, it is kept for about 3 hours.
After filtering with nourishing water, rinse clean hair and leave it without wiping until it dries. The cycle of using a decoction of canadian small petals to strengthen hair lasts 14-21 days.
Adding rose or lemon essential oil to the gargle can enhance the effect of the treatment.
Toothache
Toothache is not a pleasure for anyone. Experts recommend getting rid of it as quickly as possible. If it is not possible to immediately consult a doctor, it remains to prepare a poultice on your own. Pour fresh or dry canadian small petals with hot water, let it brew. After 2 minutes, moisten a tampon and place on a sore spot. Hold until the pain subsides.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a serious female disease. Using a decoction of erigeron will help relieve pain if it is not associated with menstruation. To improve the effect, the broth is prepared from several herbs, which, in combination, relieve pain, relieve inflammation and spasm.
Option number 1
For cooking, you need a herb of canadian small petals, yarrow, lavender, calendula and wormwood. They are taken in equal parts and mixed.
For infusion you need 4 tbsp. l. a mixture of herbs and 1 liter of boiling water. Insist 1 hour. Then it is filtered through cheesecloth folded in several layers. The course lasts 3 weeks. Consume 50 ml 3 times a day half an hour before meals.
Option number 2
According to this recipe, to combat endometriosis, you will need the flowers of the canadian small petal, lavender, meadowsweet, calendula, yarrow, the apical part of wormwood. The herbs are mixed. 4 tbsp is brewed in 500 ml of water. l. raw materials and insist 2 hours. After straining, use 200 ml 2 times a day. The course of treatment is 3 weeks.
Calendula, Lavender and Yarrow can be grown in the garden
For gout
Gout is a rather unpleasant disease that you want to get rid of as soon as possible. For treatment, dry grass of the canadian small-petal is used. 20 g of raw materials are poured with 500 ml of boiling water, covered with a towel and insisted for 10 minutes. Drink 50 ml of infusion 2 times a day before meals for 21 days.
Small-petaled gout medicine should be kept in the refrigerator.
From cystitis and urethritis
To get rid of diseases of the genitourinary system, it is necessary to mix in equal proportions Canadian small petals, hibiscus cups, goldenrod, birch leaves. In 1 st. pour boiling water 1 tbsp. l. mixtures. Insist half an hour. Take 3 glasses of herbal liquid a day.
Contraindications
Small-petal Canadian, unlike many medicinal plants, has no contraindications. But practicing healers will never offer a decoction or infusion from the plant to pregnant or lactating women, young children. This must be remembered so as not to harm your health.
Collection and procurement
All parts of the aboveground parts of the plant have useful properties: stems, leaves, inflorescences. The procurement of raw materials is planned when the Canadian small petal begins to bloom. The collection can start from July and continue until September.
You need to cut off the upper part of the Canadian small petal. The stem length should be about 15 cm. After harvesting, separate the flowers and dry them separately. Lay them out in one layer on paper or canvas to dry. Tie the rough parts of the plant into bunches and hang them in a room where the sun's rays do not reach.
For storage of dry raw materials of canadian small petals, you can use paper bags, cardboard boxes. They should be kept in a dark room with good air circulation for about 1 year.
Conclusion
The canadian small petals can be found everywhere. This weed causes a lot of inconvenience.But at the same time, it is a very useful plant that helps to get rid of various diseases.
