Herbs with medicinal properties in effectiveness are often not inferior to medicines and in some positions differ from them for the better. They act more gently and do not have side effects that accumulate over time. Learn more about the properties of Campion, also known as Adonis vernalis, as well as its use to support health and treat heart diseases.

Medicinal properties and application of spring adonis in folk medicine

Adonis (Latin: Adōnis) is a genus of approximately 25 perennial flowering herbaceous plants. They belong to the Ranunculáceae family of buttercups. They grow everywhere in arid meadows, as well as in the steppes of Eurasia.

Adonis vernalis (Adonis vernalis) is one of the representatives of this genus. This is a grass with yellow flowers that grows in the Crimea and Western Siberia. Its flowering, unlike other species, occurs in the spring. Therefore, it was called spring. The plant also has many synonymous names. For example, spring adonis. More ancient Slavic names of this useful grass are the Old-Oak, Montenegrin. And in Europe, it is called the pheasant's eye.

All parts of the adonis located above the ground are considered medicinal. This is the top 2/3 of the stem with flowers and leaves. The collection of grass must be planned at the time when it blooms. Before the nutrients are used during flowering, it is necessary to collect medicinal raw materials. If you miss the moment of flowering, collect grass until the end of June. In July, it will no longer contain about 50% of nutrients. The collected raw materials are laid out on a clean surface and dried. It is important that direct sunlight does not fall on it, because this contributes to the decay of nutrients.

Important! Due to the toxicity of adonis, the collected raw materials must be stored separately from other plants during the drying process.

The health benefits of plants are obvious. Adonis vernalis contains cardiac glycosides similar to those found in digitalis purpurea. They help increase the efficiency of the heart by increasing the volume of blood pumped by it while reducing the heart rate. In addition, glycosides have a sedative effect.

Pharmacists note that the plant has the following properties:

• moderately diuretic;
• cardiotonic;
• sedative;
• vasodilator;
• painkillers;
• laxatives;
• anticonvulsant;
• vasoconstrictive.

Adonis is part of several proprietary drugs. Its dignity lies in the fact that it is not addictive, and its components do not accumulate in the body.

For heart

Adonis was introduced into medical practice by Dr. Bubnov (1879). Indications for his admission were considered the need for stimulation of cardiac activity. In 1882, adonin was obtained from plant materials. It is a crystalline, non-nitrogenous glycoside, odorless, colorless and very bitter. It is soluble in water and alcohol.

The medical effect of the drug is similar to digitalis and strophanthus. It stimulates the muscles of the heart, thereby increasing the number of contractions. This reduces the heart rate and regulates the heartbeat. The drug acts quickly and is well tolerated.

Important! Cardiac glycosides have a low therapeutic index, their dose should be adjusted taking into account the needs of each individual patient.

For insomnia

Lack of sleep is not a disease, but it is a rather uncomfortable condition. 25% of people face it at one or another moment of their life. Sedative drugs, including those containing adonis, help to cope with this. Herbs are good because they are not addictive. But before starting treatment, take care of comfortable preparation for bed.

It can consist of the following steps:

1. Create silence in the bedroom. There should not be a TV or even a ticking clock.
2. Provide dimming.
3. Do not drink alcohol, caffeine and tobacco before bedtime.
4. Take care of a comfortable temperature - it should be no higher than + 21 ° C.
5. Use drugs only if drowsiness is not felt half an hour after you go to bed.

Sedative

Unlike digitalis, adonis has a mild sedative effect. This type of remedy is used to relieve anxiety or conditions caused by the use of stimulating drugs. They make a person more balanced. Preparations with Adonis spring are also prescribed if the heart beats quickly and irregularly. Normalization of heart rate contributes to the patient's transition to a more relaxed state.

Did you know? Decoctions and infusions from the roots of Adonis are mentioned in Russia since the XVI century. It was already then used to treat diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Adonis is recommended in the following conditions:

• severe tiredness, drowsiness throughout the day;
• depression;
• lack of motivation, lethargy;
• anxiety;
• irritability;
• lack of concentration;
• forgetfulness.

Against cramps

Seizures are called sudden involuntary muscle contraction. Most often, the muscles of the legs and hips suffer from this. But there are convulsions of the hands, wrists, shoulder girdle, and abdominal wall. They began to be treated in 1850. During this period, bromides were introduced into therapy. Other medicines appeared later. Now in the pharmacy you can buy Adonis Brom. This is a drug that has a sedative and cardiotonic effect.

Folk recipes

Herbs have been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times. Mistresses prepared teas and decoctions, and thus healed their family at home. For this, it is not necessary to have special skills. Simply brew them like regular herbal tea.

Adonis can be used to prepare:

• decoctions;
• infusions;
• alcohol-based tinctures;
• tea.

Did you know? The name Campion was obtained by the plant because its flowers are so bright that they seem to burn like the sun. Although among the adonises there are not only yellow, but also red, and even pale lilac.

Adonis broth

A decoction is an aqueous solution obtained by boiling plant materials. It is usually prepared from raw materials, which can hardly give useful substances to the aquatic environment. It can be the bark or roots of plants. Broth, like tea, is able to relieve swelling, have a calming effect and treat heart diseases. But given the fact that the concentration of active substances in the broth is higher than in tea, be sure to get a specialist consultation before taking it.

Cooking broth:

1. Boil 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dried grass in 1 liter of water. Fire should be slow. Boiling time - 5-10 minutes.
2. Turn off the fire. Let it brew for about 30 minutes.
3. Then you must strain the solution through cheesecloth. You need to remove all herbal components and leave only the resulting liquid.
4. Drink the resulting drink 3 times a day.

After 2 months of taking, take a break for 1 week. Be sure to take the decoction at regular intervals.

Alcohol tincture of adonis

Alcohol tincture is obtained by infusing fresh plant materials in alcohol or vodka. Tincture is indicated for the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system. Among them, cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis. The anticonvulsant effect makes tincture useful for headaches, migraines. It also alleviates toothache and helps to cure malaria, tuberculosis, and nephritis. It can rub the diseased joints, apply compresses, use it to reduce swelling of the legs and with shortness of breath.

Preparation of tincture:

1. Take fresh shoots and leaves of Adonis - 100 g.
2. Wash them, put them in a dark glass bottle.
3. Pour in the same 1 liter of vodka.
4. Close the lid tightly. Clean in a dry, dark place.
5. Leave to insist. This will take about 20 days.
6. Use the finished tincture in drops of 10-20 drops 2 hours before bedtime. Be sure to drink a glass of warm water.

Waterborne Infusion

Herbal infusion is a fully "ripened" tea. After the grass is brewed with boiling water, it is allowed to infuse for 1 hour. Then they filter and drink. Infusions are prescribed and show high effectiveness in neurosis. They are also good for drinking with heart problems. With convulsions, it is taken 1 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day.

Did you know? The Phoenicians associated Adonis with the sun god. They believed that the flower is a symbol of the resurrection of the deity to life along with all nature after a long winter.

Preparation of infusion:

1. Take 1 teaspoon of dry raw materials. Add to boiling water.
2. Leave so that the mixture is infused for 2 hours.
3. Then strain and drink 1 tbsp. spoon 4 times a day.
4. Herbal infusion can be stored in the refrigerator, but not more than 2 days. Aqueous solutions of herbs react with air, so the quality of the drink will deteriorate as it is stored.

Adonis Tea

Spring Adonis, like other medicinal herbs, is used to make healing tea. It will relieve pain, help relieve stress. Thanks to its mild diuretic properties, it will relieve swelling and relieve symptoms associated with kidney disease. This is an effective tool for the treatment of pathologies of the genitourinary system. Even if you drink tea or a decoction for only a few days, they are able to completely remove the edema. If the herb is intended for ingestion, then the best way to do this is to make tea. It is prepared both from fresh raw materials and from dried.

If you use fresh grass, then:

1. Rinse it with running water.
2. Put about 10 g (3-4 sheets) in a cup and pour boiling water.
3. Leave on for 7 minutes. And after this period, drink without sugar and the addition of other ingredients.
4. Honey is added if you have a cold, flu, or acute respiratory infections. In this case, it should be added to any tea, and not just medicinal.

Dry leaves (1 tbsp.spoon) are brewed in a teapot for 7 minutes, until the desired strength is reached. Tea will be useful if you drink it in the system: 2-3 times a day for 20 days.

Spring adonis in official medicine

For medical purposes, all parts of the plant are suitable. Pharmaceutical companies use this raw material in the production of tinctures, tablets, and other drugs. Among the most famous is Adoniside. It comes in several forms, including tincture. This drug is prescribed for neurosis, vegetovascular dystonia, kidney disease, urinary tract infections. It is also indicated for heart disease.

The next drug, Adonis Brom, is prescribed as a sedative. Another drug, Cardiovalen, is also widely used for neurosis.

Contraindications Adonis

Any drugs certainly have contraindications. Adonis is no exception.

• Drugs with it can not be taken in the following cases:
• kids up to 1 year old;
• children over one year old - only as directed by a doctor;
• in some heart diseases: bradycardia (it is an arrhythmia with a reduction frequency of less than 60 beats per minute), arterial hypertension;
• under stress - if there is a shock or a diagnosis of "neurosis", as a consequence of shock;
• with gastritis, regardless of acidity;
• pregnant and lactating women;
• with a stomach ulcer or duodenal ulcer.

Always read the instructions for the drug before you start taking. Drivers are not advised to take sedatives before driving. It is better to postpone it or go with an escort so that you can be helped if necessary.

Important! Adonis is used in folk medicine as a natural abortion remedy.

Persons who are intolerant to both the plant itself and to preparations based on it, also should not use Adonis. In the presence of an allergic reaction, not only medicines, but even tea can be drunk only as directed by a doctor.

• If you exceed the dosage indicated on the package with the medicine, this can have the following consequences:
• stomach upset;
• stomach ache;
• vomiting
• slow heartbeat;
• diarrhea;
• heart palpitations;
• cramps
• drowsiness, lethargy and a feeling of powerlessness in the body.

If you feel any symptoms, start by drinking a cup of coffee without sugar. Be sure to get a consultation with a doctor. You may be prescribed an emetic and laxative to cleanse the body. Remember that with any poisoning, you need to drink as much fluid as possible in order to quickly remove toxins from the body. Mineral water or saline can also help you to speed up the process.

Adonis spring is one of the best plants that can be used to treat cardiovascular diseases. But before using it, like other means, consult your doctor. Adonis differs from other herbs in that it is prescribed for treatment strictly in an individual dosage.