Beautiful and useful Scutellaria baicalensis - composition, medicinal properties, contraindications

Many of us like to grow different plants at home or in the garden. Some for beauty, to please our eyes, others for use in everyday life.

And there are those that have a number of medicinal properties. One of these is the helmet, about which our article will be.

We learn in more detail what diseases this unusual plant helps to cope with, what specific healing properties it has.

Biochemical composition and useful qualities

This plant is used in both folk and official medicine. All thanks to its composition. And it consists of:

1. flavonoids;
2. glycosides;
3. steroid compounds;
4. catechins;
5. coumarins;
6. tannins;
7. saponins;
8. resins;
9. essential oils;
10. macro and microelements (iron, potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese, zinc, iodine, cobalt, selenium).

Valuable substances such as:

• baicalein;
• Baikalin;
• benzoic, palmitic and oleic acids;
• beta sitosterol;
• acetophenone and others.

All these components give the plant a variety of beneficial properties needed for treatment. Namely, such properties:

1. anti-asthma;
2. histamine;
3. antitumor;
4. anti-sclerotic;
5. anthelmintic;
6. antimicrobial;
7. antiallergic and others.

In addition, it strengthens the immune system.

What types of plants are used?

Most commonly used:

• Baikal;
• Altaic;
• ordinary.

More information about the species diversity of Scutellaria, their healing properties and features can be found here.

But the first place belongs to the Scutellaria baicalensis.

How is it used in medicine?

It is widely in demand both in folk and traditional medicine.

1. The main useful quality of the plant is the ability to regulate blood pressure. It is used in the manufacture of drugs that dilate blood vessels and slow heart contractions. After using them, you will forget about insomnia and headache, there will be a decrease in blood pressure, the frequency of seizures will decrease, and the nervous system will decrease its activity.
2. Special tinctures are made from it, which solve problems with insomnia, disorders of the nervous system, treat hypertension, cardiovascular neurosis, and help against toxicosis during pregnancy and strychnine poisoning.
3. Due to its laxative and choleretic properties, it is used when treating the gastrointestinal tract.
4. It is often used to lower fever, to treat the digestive and respiratory systems, and to treat skin and urinary tract infections.
5. Prepare tinctures of a calming effect.

Healing action

• Sedative.
• Vasodilator.
• Antifungal.
• Antimicrobial.
• Antipyretic.
• Scrap stop.
• Astringent.
• Restorative.
• Anthelmintic.
• Diuretic.

The healing properties of the Baikal skullcap help:

1. slow down heart contractions;
2. lower pressure;
3. relieve headaches;
4. relieve pain in the heart.

In addition, the useful composition of the plant can improve:

• memory;
• working capacity;
• the state of the body as a whole.

What is the root useful for?

The most the main property of Scutellaria root is the content of the valuable substance of Baikalinwhich is used in the treatment of cancer.

In addition, the root is more valued for its composition. In addition to essential oils, it contains flavonoids, saponins and coumarins. It also has potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc, iron, cobalt, iodine and manganese.

All these root substances are capable of:

1. improve digestion and increase appetite;
2. lower blood pressure and dilate blood vessels;
3. normalize metabolism;
4. strengthen immunity;
5. lower fever;
6. help in the fight against fungus;
7. produces a laxative effect;
8. to prevent the appearance of sclerosis.

He also carries out a number of therapeutic actions:

• restorative;
• sedative;
• choleretic;
• anthelmintic;
• antibacterial;
• anti-inflammatory;
• anticonvulsant;
• antitumor.

Contraindications

1. Infusions and decoctions from this plant can be used only during complex therapy and after consulting a doctor.
2. Contraindicated in children under 12 years of age.
3. Do not use for pregnant women and while feeding.
4. Not applicable for individual intolerance.
5. It is forbidden for allergies, lactation and low blood pressure.

May cause side effects such as:

1. allergy;
2. poisoning;
3. intestinal colic;
4. hypotension;
5. nausea and vomiting.

What ailments help?

Scutellaria root heals:

• diabetes;
• shortness of breath
• pneumonia
• pulmonary tuberculosis;
• nephritis;
• meningitis;
• in the treatment of the thyroid gland;
• stops the growth of metastases and tumors.

It treats diseases such as:

1. hypertension - equalizes pressure;
2. a cold - lowers the temperature, relieves a headache;
3. nervous disorders - calms nerves;
4. problems with the gastrointestinal tract - relieves and eliminates constipation;
5. liver disease
6. improves well-being with toxicosis;
7. reduces allergies;
8. boosts immunity.

Scutellaria helps with skin diseases. It is widely used as a component of various cosmetics. He is capable of:

• relieve redness and dermatitis;
• rid of rosacea;
• whiten skin;
• normalize the sebaceous glands;
• improve collagen production.

Summing up, we can say that Scutellaria is a rather valuable plant in medicine that helps to solve many health problems. But do not forget that it must be used correctly so as not to harm health. First, visit a doctor who will advise you on the proper use of this medicinal plant.

Watch the video: Blue skullcap - Scutellaria lateriflora (May 2024).