The use of peony petals in medicine. Magic peony petals! A decoction of the roots

The peony has faded. I collected its petals for drying and decided to tell you about the peony, not as a flower, but as a very useful plant.

In ancient times, the peony plant was a symbol of a happy and wonderful life, filled with beauty and bright events. In China, magical properties are attributed to the peony, it is the national flower of China, the image of this flower protects from evil spirits. Even the ancient Roman philosopher Pliny the Elder listed diseases that are treated with the help of medicinal peony roots. You will be convinced that the peony plant and its beneficial properties will bring you good spirits and health. In late spring, early June, green peony bushes are covered with delightful pink, snow-white and purple flowers. In addition to decorative use, peony is also used in pharmacology, since not only flowers, but also plant roots have medicinal properties. Petals are harvested before shedding at the time of full flowering. They must be dried immediately to preserve the color and stored in dark containers without access to light. The roots of this plant are harvested at any time of the year. It is necessary to dry the peony roots after digging in rooms with good ventilation, or in the shade under a canopy.
The composition of the plant includes useful properties: alkaloids, as well as tannins, thanks to them, the peony has anticonvulsant, hemostatic, and anti-inflammatory properties. And it is used in medicine for convulsions, epilepsy, gout and spasms. It is a good sedative and pain reliever. Peony roots are used in the treatment of hepatitis, gastric diseases, and diabetes. They are also used for hypertension, nephritis, oncology and gynecological diseases.

Can cook baths for washing, brew a handful of peony petals, lubricate clean skin with a thin layer of natural honey and lean over the bath for 10 minutes, covered with a terry towel on top, then wash and apply cream.
Peony bath
You can make a relaxing bath of peony tincture and herbal decoctions. To do this, take 2 teaspoons of herbs (rose petals, jasmine, mint leaves, chamomile flowers), in winter you can use dried and chopped leaves of these plants purchased at a pharmacy. Take a bowl, pour 2 teaspoons of these components into it, bay them with 0.5 liters of boiling water. Leave the mixture for half an hour, then you need to warm it up a little in a water bath, adding peony tincture and pour it into the bath with warm water, and then sit there yourself. After a while, you will feel how the tension goes away and your mood improves. You can also add peony essential oil to the bath to moisturize the skin well, and in men to awaken sexual desire.
Peony oil
Peony oil is prepared very simply, we wash the peony petals, dry them and put them in a jar, pour olive oil to cover 1 cm.
Peony mask
At home, a mask of dried nettle leaves, chamomile and peony tincture will help restore the skin's youthful appearance and former elasticity. peony tincture (2 tablespoons) - the mask is ready. We apply this mask on the décolleté and face for half an hour, then remove it with a towel or cotton swab and rinse the skin with clean warm water. It is recommended to do this mask 2-3 times a week, and in summer it is better to use fresh leaves of nettle, chamomile and peony, filling them boiling water and insisting for half an hour. Apply to the décolleté and face, wash off after 30 minutes.

At the pharmacy can be found as raw materials in the form of roots that are crushed and prepared as an aqueous peony infusion, there is also a finished product - peony alcohol tincture. Peony alcohol tincture is a dark liquid with a specific aroma, which is sold in factory-made dark glass bottles. The annotation says that the peony tincture has a pronounced sedative effect and promotes falling asleep, but the action of the peony is much wider. In addition, tension, fears and obsessions completely disappear, the quality of life improves in general.
Although peony tincture helps to cure many serious diseases, in some cases it cannot be used. It is contraindicated in pregnant women, nursing mothers, people with liver and kidney failure, children under 12 years of age.

I dried the peony petals.

Peony petals have a tonic, soothing, bactericidal and analgesic effect. In China, the plant is used as part of antitumor preparations, and in Mongolian medicine - for diseases of the liver and kidneys. In Tibet, peony-based recipes are used for malaria, fever, gastrointestinal pathologies, diseases of the respiratory tract, lungs and kidneys. Peony can be used as an antidote for poisoning. Decoctions, teas, oils, tinctures are made from the petals.

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Medicinal properties

The variety of colors of the buds is amazing: burgundy, red, pink, white. Each of these types has the same benefits. In medicine, not only peony petals are used, but also their roots. In order to prepare the plant, it is necessary to dry the collected petals at 50 degrees and store in a cool, dry place.

Everything, our beauty has defended its own, the peonies have withered. But I collected the petals, I wanted to make a decoction for rinsing my hair, but I got on the Internet and found tips and recipes in large quantities.
Tips from the Internet under the cut.
For nervous disorders, insomnia, in cosmetology in face and body masks, rinses, etc.

As a remedy, peony has a calming, analgesic, bactericidal and tonic effect. Peony preparations are used as an antidote for poisoning. In China, peony is used as part of antitumor preparations. In Mongolian medicine - for diseases of the kidneys and liver. Tibetan medicine widely uses the healing properties of peony: it is used in the treatment of nervous diseases, colds, gastrointestinal diseases, malaria, fever, metabolic disorders, diseases of the kidneys, respiratory tract and lungs.
Peonies have a calming, anticonvulsant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and tonic effect. Moderately stimulate the release of hydrochloric acid from the gastric mucosa and have a detrimental effect on the simplest harmful organisms in our body. Peony is effective as an antidote for poisoning. Peony petals and roots are used for epilepsy, neurosis, insomnia, gout, vegetative-vascular dystonia, and various spasms.

For insomnia and sound sleep

Brew like tea. 0.5 tsp to a glass of boiling water.
Antispasmodic for whooping cough, asthma and pain reliever for gout
It is used as a hot infusion of 0.5 tsp. 1 or 2 glasses of water (daily dose).

Peony Petal Mask

Grind a handful of petals and mix with sour cream in equal amounts. Apply to face for 10 minutes. Wash with a decoction of parsley or warm brewing of green tea. After 5 minutes, rinse your face with cool mineral water without gas or chilled boiled water.

Peony body oil
Rinse the peony petals, dry them, put them in a jar and pour 1 cm of olive oil over them. Lubricate the face, hands, and body at night after a shower and bath.

Peony hair oil
Rinse the peony petals, dry them, put them in a jar and pour 1 cm of olive oil. If this oil is rubbed into the hair roots before washing, the hair will be lush and shiny, their growth will increase, and dandruff will disappear.

cold remedy

For colds in folk medicine, the following collection is used: evading peony (flowers) - 1 part; licorice naked (root) - 1 part; chamomile officinalis (flowers) - 1 part; willow (bark) - 3 parts; linden (flowers) - 2 parts; elderberry herbaceous (flowers) - 2 parts. Pour 2 tablespoons of this mixture with 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, filter and drink warm throughout the day.

Peony when salts are deposited

With the deposition of salts, traditional medicine recommends the following recipe: evading peony (flowers) - 5 parts; juniper (berries) - 5 parts; calendula (flowers) - 5 parts; cornflower (flowers) - 5 parts; buckthorn (bark) - 5 parts; elderberry herbaceous (flowers) - 10 parts; willow (bark) - 20 parts; horsetail (grass) - 20 parts; birch (leaves) - 20 parts. Pour 1 tablespoon of the mixture with 300 g of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes and strain. The dose is drunk as a whole. Repeat every 2 hours.

To relieve spasm of the intestines and stomach, epilepsy and hysteria, an infusion of flowers is used.

The infusion is prepared in this way, you need to take a teaspoon of dried peony flowers, pour a glass of cool boiled water, then place this solution in a vessel that you can tightly close and leave for 120 minutes, after which you must definitely strain. It is necessary to apply it three times a day, one tablespoon, be sure to drink it before bedtime.

With epilepsy and neurasthenia - the next alcohol tincture.

Three tablespoons of petals are thrown into a bottle of vodka (0.5 liters). And insist 20-30 days. Take one teaspoon 2-3 times a day

Alcohol tincture of peony flowers with vodka for excitement (instead of valerian)

Pink peony flowers are usually used. We take 100 g of petals and 200 g of vodka, infuse for 10 days in a dark place. After that, take 15-20 drops.

Peony petal recipe for varicose veins

Rub peony oil into the problem area (take the necessary part of the peony petals into a jar with olive oil or good quality sunflower oil above 1 cm and insist in a dark place for 2 weeks or more, stirring occasionally)

Peony bath

With an accelerated procedure for a magical bath: pour a handful of peony petals with boiling water (per 1 liter of boiling water), leave for 15 minutes, strain, pour into the bathroom and enjoy!

You can make a relaxing bath of peony petals and herbal decoctions. This is a more difficult option. To do this, take 2 teaspoons of herbs (rose petals, peony petals, jasmine, mint leaves, chamomile flowers), in winter, you can use dried and chopped leaves of these plants purchased at a pharmacy. Take a bowl, pour 2 teaspoons of the indicated components into it, filling them with 0.5 liters of boiling water. Leave the mixture for half an hour, then you need to warm it up a little in a water bath, adding peony tincture and pour it into warm water in the bath, and then sit there yourself. After a while, you will feel how the tension goes away and your mood improves. You can also add peony essential oil to the bath to moisturize the skin well, and in men to awaken sexual desire.

For gastrointestinal diseases

Infusion and decoction of peony
. fixative for diarrhea
. with ulcers and gastritis (slightly increased acidity of gastric juice)
. dysentery
Infusion preparation:
400 gr. boiling water - 1 teaspoon of crushed peony roots. Fill with boiling water, boil for 5 minutes. We filter. And we drink one hundred grams of the resulting infusion, three times a day, twenty minutes before meals.

Peony petals for skin, used in scented waters and lotions
Water scented with peony flowers is easy to make. Half a glass of fresh peony petals is placed in a saucepan and poured with one glass of cold water. Allow the mixture to infuse for 30 minutes, then heat over low heat for 10 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain. Cool the water and use it to rinse the face and body.

To obtain a lasting moral or psychological effect and calm
It is necessary to carry out a course of treatment with peony tincture (3 tablespoons of petals are thrown into a bottle of vodka (0.5 liters), insist 20-30 days.). For which you need to take approximately 15 drops of alcohol tincture three times a day, diluted in ordinary water at room temperature 15 minutes before eating. The duration of this course will help determine the doctor, but basically, the course of such treatment is designed for a month.

Contraindications!
Side effects are extremely rare and occur, as a rule, with a severe overdose, which may be accompanied by a sharp decrease in blood pressure, dizziness, drowsiness, decreased attention, weakness, allergic reactions (redness, itching, rash, swelling of the skin).

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“Peonies are looked after for a year, and they are admired for ten days.”
(Chinese proverb)

In ancient times, the peony was considered a symbol of a wonderful happy life, filled with bright events and beauty.

The first mentions in the literature about peonies date back to 536. But they were known much earlier. In the East, peonies were worshiped as divine gifts. It was believed that only beautiful girls in bright dresses should water the peonies. In honor of them, poems were composed, they were painted, embroidered, fairy tales and legends were composed about them.

Europeans first saw peonies in China in 1656. Peonies came to Russia from Holland under Peter I. At first they were grown only in the Red Kremlin Garden. But already in the 19th century, peonies began to spread throughout Russia, and settled not only in botanical gardens, but also in noble estates.

Medicinal peony, evasive peony, Mary's root - Paeonia anomala L- perennial herbaceous plant from the buttercup family. Peony sprouts break into the light at the first warmth, they are easy to notice, as they have a reddish color.

Straight stems up to 50-60 cm tall depart from the taproot thickened and branched root of the plant. Large leaves are divided into lobes and have three teeth. The flowers are also large, white, pink, cherry, located one at a time at the tops of the branching of the stem. Drops of a sweetish liquid appear on the peony buds, which many insects like.

Peony flowers have a lot of pollen. The flowers are pollinated by bees, bumblebees, other insects and the wind. The fruit of peonies is a combined multi-leaflet. Solid dark seeds stand out brightly against the background of their bright crimson interior, and thereby attract birds, which spread wild peonies around the world. Seeds germinate in the second or third year.

But peonies are not only aesthetics, they are also medicine and cosmetics.

In ancient times, peony roots were applied to a sick heart and sore joints.

They treated convulsions and epilepsy.

In the medieval literary monument "On the Properties of Herbs" it is written about peonies:
“The eye heals darkness, as well as pain in the stomach, it also helps patients with jaundice well and the kidneys ... The severity of nightmares that dreams usually carry at night. Its seed reflects when it is drunk often.

In Russian folk medicine, peony is used, which is used to treat insomnia, nervous diseases, high blood pressure, dystonia, headaches, and decreased performance.

When cooked, it is somewhat reminiscent of potatoes. Raw roots are poisonous.

Peony roots contain sugars, tannins, starch, alkaloids, alkaloids, proteins, tannins, resin, salicylic and benzoic acids, salicin glycoside, a large number of trace elements - iron, chromium, strontium, copper, nickel, sodium, calcium, barium ...

Peony preparations have a pronounced calming effect on the entire body.

Tincture can be bought at a pharmacy and taken according to the attached instructions.

Peony oil is used in the cosmetics industry. And at home, peony petals are used.

Peony masks increase skin elasticity and restore the functions of the epidermis.

Bath for washing
Brew a handful of peony petals, smear the washed face with a thin layer of honey and bend over the bath for 5-7 minutes, covering yourself with a towel. Wash and apply cream. Strain the remaining broth and make a bath for hands or feet.

Peony Petal Mask
Grind a handful of petals and mix with sour cream in equal amounts. Apply to face for 10 minutes. Wash with a decoction of parsley or warm brewing of green tea. After 5 minutes, rinse your face with cool mineral water without gas or chilled boiled water.

Peony oil
Rinse the peony petals, dry them, put them in a jar and pour 1 cm of olive oil over them. Lubricate the face, hands, and body at night after a shower and bath.

If this oil is rubbed into the roots of the hair before washing, then the hair will be lush and shiny, their growth will increase, and dandruff will disappear.

For magical purposes, peony petals are sewn into silk or cotton bags, placed between linen and carried with them to attract money and love.

Pharmacy peony tincture It is made from a plant called "Maryin Root" and has a lot of uses. Most often, peony is used to treat vegetovascular dystonia and nervous disorders, eliminate headaches and insomnia. Peony tincture helps to cure many diseases of the reproductive system and some cancerous tumors. In cosmetology, tincture is used to rejuvenate the skin, strengthen hair and eliminate dandruff. Maryin root is very popular in Chinese medicine, but in Europe preparations from this plant are not in great demand for inexplicable reasons.

How to make homemade peony tincture

In pharmacies, peony tincture is sold in small vials, which sometimes lie somewhere in a warehouse for a very long time, and the shelf life of the tincture is not infinite, so it gradually loses its beneficial properties. For this reason, a peony tincture prepared at home from the roots of this plant is considered more effective. It is desirable to make tincture at the end of spring, when peonies are just beginning to bloom. Dig up a few plants along with the roots, cut off all the leaves, and thoroughly wash the roots off the ground. To prepare 0.5 liters of tincture, put 50 g of fresh peony roots in a bottle with the same amount of vodka. Then the container is closed with a tight lid and placed in a dark place for 2 weeks, periodically shake the bottle. Then the resulting infusion is filtered through gauze and the roots are removed from it. After that, the peony tincture should again be poured into some kind of glass bottle and stored in a cool place, protected from direct sunlight. The resulting medicinal product will retain its pharmacological properties for several more months, until the alcohol disappears from the tincture.

Peony tincture for the treatment of insomnia and women's diseases

If you suffer from insomnia or often feel unreasonable anxiety and fatigue, drink 3-4 teaspoons of peony tincture every day before going to bed, and soon your nervous system will return to normal. The course of treatment with peony tincture lasts 2-3 weeks, if after that you still feel nervous tension, take a break for 7-10 days, and then repeat the course of treatment again.

The tincture helps to get rid of some gynecological problems, it is especially effective in the treatment of cysts and benign and malignant tumors of the cervix. In these cases, peony tincture should be taken 1 teaspoon for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The course of treatment lasts a month, after which you should definitely visit a doctor to find out if there are any improvements. If the disease began to pass, you should take a break for a week, and then start taking the peony tincture again. It is worth noting that serious diseases can hardly be cured with one tincture, usually the doctor also prescribes other medicines or vitamins.

Rejuvenating face mask

Peony essential oil is often added to factory-made anti-aging cosmetics, and at home, a mask of peony tincture, dried chamomile leaves and nettle will help restore skin elasticity and freshness. You need to take 2 tablespoons of these herbal preparations and pour them with warm boiled water so that the dried leaves turn into a thick mass. It is heated for 10-15 minutes in a water bath, and then mixed with 1-2 tablespoons of peony tincture. The finished mask is applied to the face and décolleté for 20-30 minutes, then removed with a cotton swab or towel and rinsed with warm clean water. It is advisable to do this mask 2-3 times a week, in summer, instead of pharmaceutical products, you can use fresh leaves of chamomile, peony and nettle, they are poured with boiling water and infused for 20 minutes, and then also applied to the face and washed off after half an hour.

Peony tincture for hair

Peony tincture contains many amino acids that help eliminate dandruff and normalize sebum production. Due to the large amount of alcohol, the tincture warms up the scalp well and stimulates the hair follicles. If your hair is healthy, but you want it to become a little thicker and grow faster, peony tincture can be taken orally 1-2 teaspoons per day. To eliminate dandruff and get rid of excessive oily hair, you need to rub a slightly warmed peony tincture into the hair roots 3 times a week and wash it off after 10 minutes with warm water or shampoo. In order for the hair to become shinier and slower to become dirty, it is useful to rinse them for 10-15 minutes after washing in a basin of water in which 2 tablespoons of peony tincture were dissolved.

Relaxing bath with peony tincture and herbal decoction

It is better to add a decoction of fresh rose petals, jasmine, chamomile and mint leaves to the bathroom, but in winter you can use dried and crushed leaves of these plants sold in pharmacies. Pour 1 teaspoon of the listed ingredients into a bowl and pour ½ liter of boiling water. Leave the mixture for half an hour, then again warm it up a little in a water bath, add a tablespoon of peony tincture and pour it into a bath of warm water, and then sit there yourself. After a few minutes, you will feel the tension go away, and your mood improves. You can also add peony essential oil to the bath, it perfectly moisturizes the skin, and its smell awakens sexual desire in men.

Although peony tincture helps to defeat many serious diseases of the internal organs, in some cases it cannot be used. This tincture is contraindicated in children under 12 years of age and in people with renal and hepatic insufficiency. Due to the large amount of alcohol, peony tincture should not be consumed during pregnancy, while breastfeeding. Alcohol can dry out the skin, so for external use, peony tincture should not be used by women whose facial skin and hair are naturally prone to dryness. Allergies may occur to some components or the smell of the tincture.

The evasive peony is listed in the Red Book - it is considered an endangered species. But not only this valuable perennial herbaceous plant. It turns out that the mighty rhizome of the flower, as well as its stem and leaves, are actively used in folk medicine. This article will describe in detail the healing properties that the harm and benefits of the plant, its composition and the treatment of various diseases have.

Application of tincture

Peony is not only a beautiful flower, but also an excellent healing agent. With it, you can try to eliminate various ailments or weaken their toxic effect on the body. For example, a decoction of the rhizome of a plant is very helpful for women. It regulates their menstrual cycle, improves ovarian function. For young mothers, a drink is recommended in order to improve lactation during breastfeeding.

In addition, peony has diuretic and expectorant properties. It is indispensable for problems of the gastrointestinal tract: cancer, ulcers and colitis. The decoction perfectly fights colds, bronchitis, pneumonia and even tuberculosis. Peony tincture is also known for its powerful disinfectant and diaphoretic functions: the composition of various ointments for healing wounds and treating bone fractures cannot do without this component. Thanks to the tincture, you can improve your appetite and improve the quality of sleep. It perfectly pacifies irritability and nervousness, actively helps with other disorders of the nervous system.

Peony for epilepsy

Peony tincture is also used to heal this dangerous ailment. The benefits and harms, reviews of which are written by more than one person, are inherent in this drink. Therefore, before taking it, it is better to seek the advice of experienced doctors. If there are no contraindications, you can prepare a decoction from the plant. For these purposes, you need to take 30 grams of rhizomes and chop them well. The resulting powder must be poured with four glasses of water and brought to a boil, then removed from heat. You need to take such a drink as follows: three times a day, 100 milliliters. The course usually lasts a month, after which they take a break for 15 days. By the way, the same mixture can be used to treat spasms of the digestive tract, gout and nervous tension.

Alcohol tincture is prepared a little differently: 10 grams of crushed roots are poured into 100 ml of vodka. Insist for two weeks, then filter. Forty drops of the drink are diluted with a small amount of water and taken as prescribed three times a day. The dosage must be observed very precisely, since an increase in the portion of the drink can lead to poisoning.

Treatment of gynecological diseases

It helps those women who have been diagnosed with cysts of various types or cervical cancer. They are advised to take a tincture of the petals of a flower or the root of a plant. To prepare it, take three tablespoons of dried flowers, fill them with half a liter of vodka. Keep the drink in a tightly closed container in a dark place for three weeks. After it is well infused, you can take 25 drops three times a day - always half an hour before meals. The treatment lasts about a month.

Like any other folk medicine, peony tincture also has its own characteristics. The benefits and harms in gynecology in a plant are as follows: on the one hand, it helps well with problems with the reproductive organs, on the other hand, it is not an independent remedy for their treatment. That is, the drink is an additional therapy for such ailments. In addition, it is very dangerous for pregnant women, as it is and contributes to the separation of the placenta in the postpartum period.

Help with menopause

The peony tincture is also relevant in this case. Harm and benefit for older women are also available. But, of course, there are more advantages. Firstly, the drink significantly reduces the manifestations of menopause. If at the same time the lady eats properly, leads a healthy and active lifestyle, then the healing liquid can completely save her from the hated hot flashes, insomnia, sudden changes in mood and other manifestations of wilting. And what is most interesting, it helps to remove signs of not only internal, but also external aging.

Secondly, peony tincture "works" as a high-quality analgesic, and also as Minus only one - individual intolerance. Therefore, before starting a course of treatment, it is better to consult a specialist. By the way, therapy lasts from two to four weeks. If necessary, the tincture is taken for several months. For the treatment of menopause, it is recommended to drink 20 drops three times a day - before eating.

Mastopathy

And in this case, women will need peony tincture. The effect of the drink in this disease is sedative and anti-inflammatory, diuretic and anti-cancer. Peony is also recommended as an excellent antioxidant. It is able to eliminate swelling and remove pain in the mammary glands, remove toxins from the body and improve blood circulation. All of this is very relevant. The tincture has another "bonus": it has a positive effect on the nervous system. This is also necessary, since painful breasts react very sharply to the mental state of a woman.

Peony tincture, the harm and benefits of which are described in any reference book on traditional medicine, has all of the above properties. It is important to remember that for the treatment of cancer it is used very carefully. Firstly, the process of healing from the disease takes place under the supervision of a physician, and secondly, in combination with the professional help of an oncologist. To prepare a drink, you will need two parts of peony rhizome, as well as one part of licorice and tea kopek. Two hundred grams of this collection is poured with a liter of vodka and kept in a dark place for about two weeks. The drink is filtered and consumed for two months: three times a day, one teaspoon.

What else is useful tincture?

But these are far from all the healing properties that peony tincture can boast of. The benefits of the plant are invaluable in metabolic disorders and obesity. In addition, it can solve a lot of other health problems:

Improves human performance, restores former vigor and activity.
Treats various phobias, anxiety, nervous conditions.
Stimulates the production of endorphins, which improve mood and give a feeling of psychological comfort.
Relieves spasms, cramps and painful muscle contractions.
Eliminates bleeding and acidity in the stomach.

Peony tincture is an antispasmodic, it is part of numerous anti-carcinogenic drugs. It copes well with skin diseases, autonomic dysfunction and even chronic alcoholism. It normalizes the mental state of a person, helps with insomnia, irritability, agitation and unnecessary manifestations of aggression.

Contraindications

Before proceeding with treatment, you need to know all the nuances about the harm of peony tincture. Firstly, it is not recommended to take the drink for people suffering from an allergic reaction to the plant or for those individuals who are hypersensitive to its components. Secondly, it is also worth holding on to patients who have been diagnosed with liver and kidney diseases. There is also an opinion that an excessive dosage can cause severe intoxication of the body.

In addition, the tincture does not contribute to the healing of diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Moreover, it is dangerous for those people who have greatly reduced blood pressure, as it contributes to an even greater fall. Hypotonic patients should not drink the decoction. The same applies to persons complaining of stomach acidity. Peony stimulates the secretion of this digestive organ, so you need to be very careful with it. Remember that the plant belongs to the poisonous ranunculus family, respectively, it is strictly prohibited for the treatment of children and pregnant women. The latter may suffer from miscarriage, as the tincture provokes uterine contractions and premature labor.

Side effects

Peony tincture affects the general well-being of a person. The properties of the plant sometimes have a depressing effect on the body, causing drowsiness, lethargy and absent-mindedness. Therefore, while taking the tincture, people are advised to refrain from driving a car and any other work that requires increased coordination, clarity and concentration. In some people, the plant provokes allergic reactions in the form of red rashes on the skin, itching and burning. May cause irritation of the gastric mucosa, leading to nausea, vomiting and pain during digestion.

Peony is a plant that requires precise dosage from you. Usually, for any disease, 20-30 drops are prescribed three times a day before meals. But the numbers may vary depending on the form of the disease and its severity. In addition, the appointment takes into account the individual characteristics of the body and the effect that can be achieved in the coming days. Tincture is often bought in pharmacies: it is a clear dark liquid that has a specific aroma and bitter taste notes.

How to make your own tincture?

It is very easy to do this. Only two ingredients can boast of peony tincture: the composition is formed by the plant itself and vodka, which can be replaced with alcohol. The latter is used to increase the effect of the plant, while you only need to buy 40 percent liquid. To prepare, you need to mix 100 milliliters of vodka or alcohol and 10 grams of powdered peony rhizomes. It is necessary to insist the drink in a tightly closed container: always in a cool and dark place. For example, in the basement or pantry, unless, of course, dampness and mold are present in them, which negatively affect the quality of the liquid.

It is recommended to shake the solution periodically. After the time has passed, it is filtered and poured into a dark glass bottle. The tincture should be stored away from sunlight and high temperatures. Better to keep it in the fridge. As for the water tincture of the peony, it is done in the same way. But instead of alcohol, boiling water is used here, with which the crushed plant is poured.

Peony in cosmetology

In this area, a plant is used for general skin rejuvenation. Peony tincture gives the epidermis elasticity and silkiness: harm and benefit also take place in cosmetology, so you must know about the correct use of the liquid. To get rid of oily skin, it is recommended to make lotions. In this case, a decoction consisting of two tablespoons of the root and 400 ml of boiling water helps a lot. It is necessary to apply lotions for 20 minutes, after which the face should be washed with running cool water.

A mask of peony, nettle and chamomile will help restore your appearance to a healthy look: you need to take raw materials in the same proportions. The finished mixture is heated in a water bath and applied not only to your face, but also to the skin in the décolleté area, as well as to your hands. The mask should be done at least twice a week. In addition, a peony bath gives youth to the skin. The flower petals are mixed with roses, jasmine, chamomile and mint, infused in boiling water, after which the decoction is poured into a container for the procedure. Such baths help relieve stress and relax after an active day at work or a hard week of work.

Help hair

Peony tincture is able to warm up the top of the head well, contributing to the active functioning of the hair follicles. Thanks to it, the production of sebum is normalized. Accordingly, the curls grow faster, look well-groomed, silky and shiny. A large number of amino acids in the tincture eliminate dandruff and oily strands, make the hair thick and strong. To achieve such a striking effect, a pharmacy or home-made liquid is rubbed into the hair roots, preheated over a fire. The mask is aged for about ten minutes, after which it is advised to wash it off with boiled warm water.

Improves the appearance of curls and essential oil based on peony. It is the main component of anti-aging therapy. For cooking, flower petals are used: they are poured with olive oil and infused for a month. The product is suitable for all kinds of procedures: the whole body and hair are lubricated with it. So, peony tincture will help to cope with many problems. The benefits and harms of the plant presented above will help to avoid mistakes, carry out treatment and rejuvenation of the whole organism in a qualitatively, quickly and without consequences.

And not only a bath with beautiful petals, but also healing tea, homemade cosmetics and even jam!

Peony bath

With an accelerated procedure for a magical bath: pour a handful of peony petals with boiling water (per 1 liter of boiling water), leave for 15 minutes, strain, pour into the bathroom and enjoy!
You can make a relaxing bath of peony petals and herbal decoctions. To do this, take 2 teaspoons of herbs (rose petals, peony petals, jasmine, mint leaves, chamomile flowers), in winter, you can use dried and chopped leaves of these plants purchased at a pharmacy. 2 teaspoons of these components, filling them with 0.5 liters of boiling water. Leave the mixture for half an hour, then you need to warm it up a little in a water bath, adding peony tincture and pour it into warm water in a bath, and then sit there. After a while, you will feel how the tension goes away and your mood improves. You can also add peony essential oil to the bath to moisturize the skin well, and in men to awaken sexual desire.

From insomnia and sound sleep

Brew like tea. 0.5 tsp to a glass of boiling water.
Antispasmodic for whooping cough, asthma and pain reliever for gout
It is used as a hot infusion of 0.5 tsp. 1 or 2 glasses of water (daily dose).
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As a remedy, peony has a calming, analgesic, bactericidal and tonic effect. Peony preparations are used as an antidote for poisoning. In China, peony is used as part of antitumor preparations. In Mongolian medicine - for diseases of the kidneys and liver. Tibetan medicine widely uses the healing properties of peony: it is used in the treatment of nervous diseases, colds, gastrointestinal diseases, malaria, fever, metabolic disorders, diseases of the kidneys, respiratory tract and lungs.
Peonies have a calming, anticonvulsant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and tonic effect. Moderately stimulate the release of hydrochloric acid from the gastric mucosa and have a detrimental effect on the simplest harmful organisms in our body. Peony is effective as an antidote for poisoning. Peony petals and roots are used for epilepsy, neurosis, insomnia, gout, vegetative-vascular dystonia, and various spasms.

Peony Petal Mask

Peony body oil
Rinse the peony petals, dry them, put them in a jar and pour 1 cm of olive oil over them. Lubricate the face, hands, and body at night after a shower and bath.

Peony hair oil
Rinse the peony petals, dry them, put them in a jar and pour 1 cm of olive oil. If this oil is rubbed into the hair roots before washing, the hair will be lush and shiny, their growth will increase, and dandruff will disappear.

cold remedy

Pink peony flowers are usually used. We take 100 g of petals and 200 g of vodka, infuse for 10 days in a dark place. After that, take 15-20 drops.

Peony petal recipe for varicose veins

For gastrointestinal diseases

Infusion and decoction of peony
fixative for diarrhea
with ulcers and gastritis (slightly increased acidity of gastric juice)
dysentery
Infusion preparation:
400 gr. boiling water - 1 teaspoon of crushed peony roots. Fill with boiling water, boil for 5 minutes. We filter. And we drink one hundred grams of the resulting infusion, three times a day, twenty minutes before meals.

Peony petals for skin, used in scented waters and lotions
Water scented with peony flowers is easy to make. Half a glass of fresh peony petals is placed in a saucepan and poured with one glass of cold water. Allow the mixture to infuse for 30 minutes, then heat over low heat for 10 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain. Cool the water and use it to rinse the face and body.

To obtain a lasting moral or psychological effect and calm
It is necessary to carry out a course of treatment with peony tincture (3 tablespoons of petals are thrown into a bottle of vodka (0.5 liters), insist 20-30 days.). For which you need to take approximately 15 drops of alcohol tincture three times a day, diluted in ordinary water at room temperature 15 minutes before eating. The duration of this course will help determine the doctor, but basically, the course of such treatment is designed for a month.
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Contraindications!
Side effects are extremely rare and occur, as a rule, with a severe overdose, which may be accompanied by a sharp decrease in blood pressure, dizziness, drowsiness, decreased attention, weakness, allergic reactions (redness, itching, rash, swelling of the skin).

petal jam
I think everyone knows that you can make rose petal jam. But not many people know that peonies are also suitable for this. Peony, like a rose, has a rich aroma and pleasant astringency. In addition, its petals contain many useful substances, they are rich in phytoncides, so they are very effective for colds, flu and sore throats.

Making jam from petals is not difficult, the cooking technology is almost the same as for making jam from rose petals, only less sugar is required. It is better to take red peony petals, as white ones have less useful substances.

For 200 g of petals, take a pound of sugar and a few grams of citric acid (3-5 g), and preferably the juice of one lemon.

The petals are poured with cold water and brought to a boil. Gradually add sugar, stirring constantly until it is completely dissolved. At the end add citric acid.
Fragrant jam is ready. Bon appetit and good health!

Peony (Paeónia) is a charming member of the Peony family, native to temperate regions of Eurasia, North America and subtropical zones. This representative of the plant kingdom is officially recognized as a medicinal crop. The tree-like semi-shrub, otherwise called Maryin Root, is cultivated in many household plots for its delightful decorative properties and unique healing power.

The petals of which are multifaceted, are used by traditional healers to overcome many diseases. It is they who know about all the medicinal properties and contraindications of this flower. For medicinal purposes, rhizomes, seeds, green shoots of the plant are also used.

Procurement of raw materials, preparation

Peonies are white, pink, red, burgundy, coronal, their petals are harvested in the flowering phase of the shrub. The plant exhibits magnificent beauty, exuding a divine aroma, from early spring to the first frosts in October-November.

Drying peony flowers is quite simple:

The collected petals are carefully sorted out, separating foreign impurities.
Drying is carried out either in dryers at a temperature of 50 ° C, or raw materials are placed in covered dry rooms - for example, in attics.
Dry peony petals are stored in a dry, cool place.

Interesting! at home - this is not so difficult, bringing a lot of pleasure from its beauty.

Oil is also made from flower petals, you can make it yourself. Peony oil is prepared as follows:

The collected material is washed and slightly dried.
Placed in a glass container, poured with olive oil so that a layer of the oily component covers the petals by 1 cm.
Store the resulting drug in the refrigerator in a tightly closed glass container.

For medicinal purposes, a water infusion prepared according to the following recipe is also used. Two tablespoons of dry raw materials are poured into 250 ml of cold boiled water. Place in a boiling water bath, hold for 30 minutes. The container is wrapped with a terry towel and kept until completely cooled. Strain through gauze. The shelf life of the infusion in the refrigerator does not exceed 24 hours.

Healers use an alcohol tincture from the petals of the shrub. The dried material is placed in a glass jar and poured with 500 ml of vodka. Insist in a cool, dark room for 30 days. Carefully filter. The finished tincture is stored in the refrigerator.

Peony petal tea also has medicinal properties. It is easy to prepare, pour a few peony petals with boiling water and add sugar or honey to taste.

Chemical composition

The entire aerial part, as well as the rhizome of the plant, contains healing active ingredients:

organic acids: salicylic, benzoic;
tannins;
esters;
fatty oil;
trace elements, minerals: iron, calcium, bismuth, manganese, magnesium, copper, strontium, chromium;
ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

Therefore, the benefits of ordinary garden peony flowers are invaluable. They can be used to make medicine that helps with many diseases.

Peony flowers - medicinal properties

Preparations made from shrub petals are used as a remedy:

sedative;
anticonvulsant;
hemostatic;
normalizing metabolism;
painkiller;
bactericidal, anti-inflammatory;
tonic;
antitumor.

Contraindications

Peony-based preparations are not recommended for pregnant and lactating women, children under 12 years of age. Taking the tincture requires special care for people suffering from hypotension (low blood pressure). It is forbidden to use the funds for persons with individual intolerance to the components and in the presence of allergic reactions to dosage forms.

The composition of the petals of the plant contains a colored plant glycoside anthocyanin (peonin dye), which has toxic properties.

Peony petals - home use

Influence on the nervous system and psyche

The soothing effect of petal preparations has been carefully studied and confirmed by official medicine. Peony tincture is used as a natural sedative for neurasthenic conditions: excessive psychomotor excitability, hysterical seizures, vegetative-vascular pathologies, insomnia, intermittent sleep. A tincture of peony petals has proven itself well in the treatment of neurasthenia. It is recommended to take dosage forms to overcome the negative effects of stress.

Prescribe drugs in the treatment of anxiety-phobic disorders, including the relief of panic attacks. In medical practice, the properties of peony petals have been evaluated in the complex therapy of epilepsy, since taking drugs prevents or reduces the intensity of seizures and convulsions. Preparations of Maryin Root prolong the anesthetic effect of hexobarbital, a means for non-inhalation hexenal anesthesia. The plant acts as a strong antispasmodic and analgesic for intense headaches.

Impact on the digestive tract

Water infusion is used as an antidote for various poisonings, including alcohol intoxication of the body. Other useful properties:

The remedy is prescribed for problems of the digestive system.
Use the fixing properties of peony for diarrhea.
It is recommended to take drugs to eliminate gastric and intestinal colic.
Moderately stimulates the production of gastric juice.
It activates the release of hydrochloric acid, which has a detrimental effect on protozoa, harmful bacteria and other microorganisms.

Peony tincture is used for stomach ulcers and gastritis with low acidity. The petals of the plant have been used in the treatment of dysentery.

Effect on the circulatory system

Dosage forms give a good therapeutic response in the treatment of bleeding of internal organs: pulmonary, gastric, intestinal, uterine. When you should rub oil from peony petals into problem areas.

Application in cosmetology

A mask of fresh crushed peony petals, combined with sour cream or natural yogurt, is an excellent tool for facial skin care. The plant has outstanding properties: tones, moisturizes, nourishes, restores elasticity and firmness of the skin. Peony oil, applied to any part of the body, will give the skin smoothness and velvety, provide it with a healthy and fresh look.

Fresh peony petals are used to create scented face lotions that are easy to make at home. One hundred grams of fresh petals are placed in a container, pour 250 ml of cold water. Insist for 1 hour, then bring to a boil and keep on low heat for 5 minutes. Strain the hot composition, cool and use for rinsing.

Petal-based oil is a miracle cure for dandruff. Regular rubbing of an oily liquid into the hair roots will ensure rapid hair growth, give lush, thick and shiny hair.

Attention! Side effects from the use of peony preparations are extremely rare and are observed with a significant overdose.

If the individually recommended dose is not observed, dangerous conditions arise: a sharp decrease in blood pressure, dizziness, decreased concentration, muscle weakness, and allergic reactions. Remember, with a peony you need to be careful and prudent!

At present, marin root grows in China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Siberia. The plant is also found in other regions, but in very small quantities. Due to the fact that the underground part of the plant is used for medicinal purposes, the evading peony was on the verge of extinction and was included in the Red Books of some countries.

Peony root: medicinal properties

Peony evasive is a herbaceous perennial plant about 1 m high, with multiple stems and a well-developed rhizome. At the time of flowering, very bright, purple-pink flowers bloom, which can be observed in May-June. The seeds that form in the fruits are black and are also used for medicinal purposes.

Maryin root is very picky about the soil and loves places flooded with sunlight. But at the same time, it tolerates snowy and cold winters well and pleases with its beauty with the onset of heat.

Composition and application of marina root

The scope of the evading pion is determined by its chemical composition. To date, it is known that in addition to tannins and essential oils, it also contains benzoic, salicylic, ascorbic acids, sugar, starch and glycoside salicin.

Let's now figure out how to use peony root?

Peony is used for medicinal purposes as a sedative, hemostatic agent. It is successfully used for sleep disorders, neurosis, gout. A tincture prepared with alcohol brings relief to patients with disorders of the liver and gastrointestinal tract. In addition, marin root relieves headaches, is used for concussions, oncological diseases.

Speaking about who the peony root is useful for, one cannot fail to mention people suffering from epilepsy. It is believed that if a patient with this terrible disease carries with him a marin root or a necklace from its seeds, then you can get rid of frequent attacks.

Recipes for the preparation of medicines from peony root

1. Gastric ulcer, gastritis, dysentery disorders

Peony root infusion is prepared from a teaspoon of pre-crushed roots, brewed with two cups of boiling water. After boiling the mixture for 5 minutes, it is filtered and drunk 100 ml 3 times a day 20 minutes before meals.

2. Acne

In cosmetology, in the treatment of acne, a decoction of the roots is prepared from 2 tablespoons of raw materials and 2 cups of boiling water and applications are made.

3. Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease and paralysis are treated with alcohol tincture - 25-30 drops 3 times three times a day before meals.

4. Treatment of impotence

Place a tablespoon of crushed peony roots in a glass jar and pour 0.5 liters. 40% alcohol. Insist, after 3 weeks, strain the solution. Tincture drink a teaspoon three times a day for 25-30 minutes before meals.

Having decided to use peony root recipes, you need to remember that this plant is poisonous, which means that it requires careful handling and accurate dosage.

Maryin root, also known as the evasive peony, is a plant that is both an ornament and a medicine. Due to its numerous properties, it is used in the treatment of various diseases.
It contains substances that have a calming and disinfecting effect. The main areas where Maryin root is used in the form of tinctures, decoctions and infusions are neurology, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, and the treatment of colds.

Widespread use is facilitated by a small number of contraindications and the absence of side effects.

Maryin root - a description of where it grows

Peonies have been known for centuries as ornamental plants. Despite the large number of varieties of peonies, only one of its varieties is used in modern medicine - Mary's root. You can find another name for the evading peony - Maryina grass. This herbaceous plant, belonging to the buttercup family, is a perennial.

In Russia, marin root is common in Eastern Siberia, as well as in Altai, the Komi Republic and in the Perm Territory. In nature, in the wild, it can be found in sparse forests, tall taiga meadows - mainly in the forest zone. It is listed in the Red Book in Kazakhstan and in the Autonomous Republic of Komi.

Thanks to simple care, domestication took place and it began to be grown in gardens. An evasive peony bush can grow in one place for decades. It reaches a height of up to one meter.

Reproduction occurs both by seeds and vegetatively.

The root of this plant is short and thick, brown-brown. The stem is straight, the leaves are divided into narrow lanceolate lobes. The flowers are quite large, reaching 10 cm in diameter. Beautiful purple petals. The flowering period begins at the end of May and lasts throughout June.

The larger it is, the more medicinal raw materials can be obtained, because all parts of the plant are healing: leaves, stems, flowers, seeds, and most importantly, the root of the plant.

The elusive peony begins to bloom much earlier than the garden peony. First, large, beautifully shaped leaves appear, and then purple flowers. It is the marina root flower that determines the decorative properties.

Maryin root chemical composition

The chemical composition of Maryina root includes:

Essential oils;

Flavonoids;

Saponins;

Salicylic, benzoic, ascorbic acids;

Tannins;

Alkaloids.

Many trace elements are present in it, such as copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, chromium.

Due to some of the toxic substances in the composition, it suggests its moderate use.

Maryin root medicinal properties

Of greatest interest in terms of medicinal properties is the root of the plant. Its use for treatment has been around for hundreds of years and has not lost its relevance to this day.

The main medicinal properties of the evading peony include the following:

Has a calming effect;

Counteracts the oppression of the nervous system;

Removes inflammation on the gums;

Fights stomatitis in adults and children;

Improves digestion;

Relieves rheumatic and gouty pains.

Can be used as a dietary supplement when eating fatty and hard to digest food. The effect of Maryin root as a sedative is 4-5 times stronger than valerian root.

Salicylic and benzoic acid help fight tumors. Root tincture thins the blood, being at the same time a good antiseptic.

Medicinal preparations based on the use of Maryina root have a positive effect on the body:

Sedative;

Antibacterial;

Painkiller;

Tonic;

Anti-inflammatory;

It may serve as an antidote.

The use of marina root helps to treat many diseases and solve problems, both external and internal. But it should be remembered that for each disease there is a recipe and recommended doses. Sometimes it makes sense to combine a peony with other herbal remedies, which enhances the healing effect.

Maryin root indications for use

In pharmacy medicines, plant roots are mainly used, which contain a larger amount of necessary substances.
The reason for the frequent use is the use of the calming effect of the evasive peony. You can use it for this purpose for several months, taking short breaks. Reception does not affect the heartbeat, normalizes blood pressure, has a positive effect on vascular tone.

Maryin root can be called a universal remedy that helps with various diseases:

Improves poor appetite;

Widely used in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;

To improve digestion;

With increased nervous excitability;

As part of the complex treatment of epilepsy;

Cardioneurosis;

Diseases of the liver and spleen;

Kidney disease and bladder problems.

Mary root grass has antitumor properties. Improves metabolism, cleanses the body of toxins. It should be borne in mind that a feature of the application is an increase in the acidity of gastric juice.

A pleasant property is the ability to produce endorphins - hormones of joy. Thus, not only does the bad mood disappear, but a feeling of happiness arises.

Treatment with the use of this plant takes a significant place in gynecological problems. In this case, external application is used. The object of treatment are erosion, uterine fibroids, mastopathy.

The herb infused with alcohol or vodka helps with gout, a disease accompanied by prolonged severe pain, for which there is a limited number of drugs. The use of tincture also reduces persistent headaches.

Since the root has the ability to remove toxins, it is recommended to use it for poisoning. An infusion of evasive peony is recommended for diarrhea and indigestion. Thanks to its bactericidal properties, the decoction helps to cure dysentery.

The use of this plant for colds has justified itself. In the treatment of asthma, in addition to marin root, leaves of plants such as coltsfoot, thyme and sundew should be added to the decoction.

In medicine, peony tincture is used to treat skin diseases. The bactericidal properties of the evasive peony help to kill the bacteria that caused the infection and promote faster recovery.

The ability of this medicinal herb to help with severe excitability, nervousness and insomnia has been well studied by physicians. Therefore, plant preparations are purchased in the over-the-counter department of the pharmacy. Side effects in the application of medicinal products based on Maryina root were not identified.

In addition to treating people, such drugs are used in veterinary medicine, cosmetology and even cooking.

Maryin root use in folk medicine

Folk medicine has long used marin root for medicinal purposes. Forms of drugs can be decoctions, tinctures and infusions.
Popular use is as a sedative. Having a minimum of contraindications, dried root infusion can be used for a long time not only to relieve stress, but also in the fight against such a serious disease as epilepsy.

Maryina root tincture

Marin root is an excellent sedative. It is used as a light tonic for excessive nervousness, increased excitability, in stressful situations and nervous disorders. Its reception is justified for nervous spasms and convulsions. Long-term use, having a positive effect, does not cause any harm to the body.

To prepare a soothing tincture of marina root, use:

400 grams of vodka;

40 grams of rhizome.

The root must first be crushed. You should insist 14 days. Drink should be three times a day, approximately 30 drops. The remedy for the first four weeks relieves nervous tension and normalizes sleep.

Marina root infusion

Maryina root infusion is successfully used for colds, accompanied by cough and sputum. To prepare the infusion, a healing collection is made, which includes an evasive peony. In addition to it, the medicinal collection includes linden, elderberry and chamomile flowers - 10 grams of each plant. Then add licorice root and willow bark.

The initial components crushed in a blender are poured into 500 ml of boiling water and, after insisting for a quarter of an hour, filter. Take it in half a glass, pre-slightly heated.

Decoction of Maryina root

A decoction of Maryina root is used in the treatment of the stomach. It has an antiseptic effect in case of poisoning. The use of such a tincture has a beneficial effect on the well-being of patients with peptic ulcer and chronic gastritis.

The decoction must be prepared in this way:

In 800 ml of hot water, add 10 grams of marina root;

Boil for 5 minutes;

Filter;

Drink 100 ml of decoction three times a day before meals.

You can take until the disappearance of pain in the stomach. When treating, it is necessary to observe proportions, otherwise you can harm yourself.

Maryin root is used in the fight against the problems of alcoholism. Action in this area is based on the reduction of cravings for alcohol, leading to a gradual reduction in the use of alcoholic beverages. For this, a decoction of the plant is prepared, which should be added to a person with alcohol addiction in liquid foods and drinks.

The decoction should be prepared as follows:

30 mg of dry roots pour 400 ml of boiling water;

Boil over low heat until the liquid boils away by half;

Strain;

Keep in a cool place.

It should be taken three times a day, 2 tablespoons of decoction.

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We have long been accustomed to the fact that almost every garden is full of flowers that not only bring rainbow colors to the world around us, but also pamper us with their fragrance. What kind of flowers are these? And this peonies, which are not only beautiful, but also useful, because they have a wide spectrum of action. It is thanks to its medicinal properties that this plant has found application in medicine, both traditional and folk. The types, properties and application of the peony will be discussed further.

Description of the peony plant

What does it look like?

Peony belongs to the class of perennial plants and can be herbaceous, semi-shrub or shrub. This plant can have several stems, the height of which rarely exceeds 1 m.

The peony has a large rhizome with powerful thickened cone-shaped roots.

The leaves of the peony are arranged in the next order (they can be pinnatipartite or trifoliate). The color of peony leaves varies from dark green to dark purple (specimens with a bluish color are rare). In autumn, the leaves turn yellow, brown and even reddish.

Single peony flowers in diameter reach 15 - 25 cm.

The peony fruit is a complex multi-leaf star-shaped. Sufficiently large seeds of a black plant are distinguished by a round or oval shape.

Peony is famous and loved by many gardeners for its beautiful lush flowers, which are blue, white, yellow, red (it all depends on the type of peony). Mostly the flowers of the peony are single and apical (in other words, most of the stems of the plant end with one beautiful flower). Although there are varieties of peony, on the stems of which not only central, but also lateral buds are formed (there can be from 5 to 7 such buds), while the lateral flowers bloom only after the central flower has faded. It is the side buds, which are smaller than the central ones, that ensure the long flowering of the peony bush.

Interesting fact! In one season, the peony changes its color three times: for example, in spring the leaves of the plant acquire a purple-red hue, while in summer they become dark green, and in autumn the peony “dresses” in purple, crimson or yellow-green foliage.

It is impossible not to say that the peony is a drought- and frost-resistant plant that quickly recovers even after fairly severe damage, and all due to the fact that this plant has a large number of reserve buds.

peony family

Peony is the only genus of the Peony family (Paeoniaceae).

The meaning of the name peony

According to one version, the name of the flower is derived from the Greek word "paionios", which translates as "healing, healing."

But there is another version, which is associated with the ancient Greek myth, which tells about the doctor Peon, who cured Hades (the god of the underworld of the dead) after his battle with Hercules. According to the myth, Asclepius (the god of healing, who was the teacher of Peon) envied the amazing gift of his student, so he decided to poison him. But Peon found out about the intentions of his mentor and asked the Greek gods to intercede for him. The gods, as a token of gratitude, turned Peon into a flower.

They also say that the flower owes its name to the small town of Paeonia, located in Thrace (Balkan Peninsula), because it is here that peonies grow literally everywhere.

Where do peonies grow?

Today, peonies can be found in almost every garden, but in the wild this plant grows mainly in the forest belt of the European part of Russia, on the Kola Peninsula, in the western regions of Yakutia, in the eastern part of Transbaikalia. Peony is especially common in Western and Eastern Siberia.

This plant prefers well-lit (or slightly shaded) and well-heated by the sun forest glades, edges, meadows, clearings.

Bloom

Peonies bloom at the end of spring, although much depends on weather conditions: for example, the flowering time of the plant shifts in some years.

The duration of flowering depends primarily on the peony variety and is about 8 - 16 days, while in varieties with side buds, this period is extended to 18 - 25 days.

Peony storage

For medicinal purposes, grass is used, as well as peony roots. At the same time, the aerial part is harvested during flowering, that is, from May to June. Roots are most often harvested during the same period.

The rhizome and roots are washed in running water, and then dried in the attic or under a canopy.

The above-ground part is dried in the same way. You can dry the raw materials in dryers, but the temperature in them should not be higher than 45 - 60 degrees.

It is important not only to properly dry, but also to store the plant. To do this, place the dried raw materials in paper or fabric bags, while the packaging must be hermetically sealed.

Shelf life of raw materials - no more than three years.

Peony varieties

There are about 5,000 varieties of peonies, some of which have medicinal properties and are used in folk medicine to treat various diseases. We will talk about them further.

tree peony

Tree peonies are deciduous shrubs with woody shoots. The height of this type of peony reaches 1 - 1.5 m, while in the southern regions you can find specimens whose height is about 2.5 m.

Tree peonies are rightfully considered long-lived, since they can grow in one place for about 100 - 150 years. They prefer bright and wind-protected places.

Tree peony flowers, which can form up to 30-70 pieces on one bush, are very large (they can reach 25-30 cm in diameter). The flowers of the tree peony are in the shape of a bowl or a ball. They bloom at the end of May, while their flowering lasts about two weeks.

Tree peonies can be white, pink, yellow, red and purple.

This type of peony has healing properties. So, the roots of the plant contain substances that help thin the blood. In addition, preparations based on tree peony have anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, tonic, anti-acid and anti-edematous effects, normalize high blood pressure and prevent the formation of blood clots.

Taking into account all of the above, it is not surprising that this plant is actively used in Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese and Korean medicine in the treatment of the following diseases:

arthritis;
arthrosis;
headache;
diabetes;
cardiovascular diseases;
tumors;
kidney disease;
poisoning;
ulcers;
stress;
persistent night fever;
carbuncles;
cough;
hemoptysis.

To prepare the infusion, peony flowers (you can also use the roots of the plant) are poured with boiling water (1 tablespoon of raw material is poured with a glass of boiling water) and infused for about 10 - 15 minutes. The resulting remedy is taken 2-3 times a day for a third of a glass.

Peony yellow

This is one of the varieties of tree peony, the range of which covers mainly China.

Peony yellow is a shrub or shrub up to one meter high. Single flowers, the diameter of which varies between 5 - 10 cm, are distinguished by a golden or copper-yellow color, their petals can have both a rounded and elliptical shape.

Yellow peony blooms in June.

This variety of peony (mainly the roots of the plant) is used in Tibetan medicine in the treatment of nosebleeds, migraine, sciatica, joint pain, depression, gynecological diseases, diabetes, thrombophlebitis.

To prepare a decoction 1 tsp. dry crushed peony roots are poured with 500 ml of water, and then the resulting product is boiled for 20 minutes. The cooled and filtered broth is drunk 100 ml three times a day.

Peony red

The red peony has a branched stem, a short rhizome and large serrated leaves. Plant height rarely exceeds one meter. Large single flowers of the plant can be either pink or dark red.

Interesting fact! The red peony belongs to the Buttercup family, not the Peony family, but for its resemblance to the peony, this plant is often referred to as the second family.

Important! The plant is poisonous!

In medical practice, plant petals are used, collected during flowering (raw materials are collected in dry weather, dried in the sun or in dryers at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees). Red peony roots are harvested from September to November, then they are washed and dried in the sun or in a dryer.

Peony red, which has anticonvulsant properties, significantly enhances the tone of the uterus, as well as the intestines and urinary tract. In addition, preparations from this plant promote blood clotting.

Taking red peony preparations is indicated for such diseases:

pain in the abdomen and intestines;
hysteria;
rheumatism;
whooping cough;
asthma;
gout;
epilepsy;
sand and kidney stones.

Red peony infusion
1 tbsp 300 ml of cold and necessarily boiled water is poured into the petals of the plant, after which the mixture is infused for 8 hours, filtered and taken 100 ml three times a day.

Peony narrow-leaved (thin-leaved)

Peony narrow-leaved (it is also called thin-leaved) has an elongated cone-shaped rhizome. The stems of the plant are bare, and reach a height of no more than 50 cm.

This type of peony can "boast" of large flowers of the correct form, which are located at the very top of the stem. Flowers have about 8 - 10 large petals of bright red color.

Important! The narrow-leaved peony is an endangered plant, which is quite rare in the forest-steppe part of the Crimea, Russia and Ukraine (this type of peony is listed in the Red Books of the two countries).

Since the natural preparations of this plant are excluded, the fine-leaved peony is introduced into culture, that is, it is grown on specially designated plantations.

For medicinal purposes, the herb of the plant is used, cut during the flowering of the plant, as well as pineal rhizomes. All parts of the angustifolia peony contain flavonoids as well as tannins, while the fresh leaves contain large amounts of vitamin C.

Angustifolia peony preparations are used in medicine in the treatment of:

anemia;
epilepsy;
poisoning (especially alcohol intoxication);
nephrolithiasis;
hemorrhoids;
some heart diseases.

Important! The plant is toxic, as a result of which dosages must be strictly observed.

A decoction of rhizomes
1 tsp raw materials are poured into 400 ml of boiling water and placed in a water bath for 5 minutes. The broth removed from the bath is filtered, squeezed out and brought with warm boiled water to its original volume. A decoction is drunk in a third of a glass three times a day, before eating.

Peony officinalis (common)

Peony medicinal (it is also called ordinary) reaches a height of 50 - 85 cm and pleases gardeners with large flowers of red, white or pink. This perennial plant has rough stems and separate compound leaves.

Important! For medicinal purposes, only peonies with purple flowers are used.

The purple-red petals of the officinalis peony are dried immediately after harvest (it is important to collect the petals before they begin to crumble). Dried raw materials are stored in a dry and necessarily dark container.

The roots of the plant are also to be harvested, which are cleaned from the ground, washed with cold water, and then cut into strips about 10–15 cm long (the thickness of the strips should be no more than 2–3 cm). The raw material is dried under a canopy until it becomes brittle, after which it is dried in a dryer at a temperature of about 50 - 60 degrees. Properly dried roots have a dark brown or yellowish-brown hue, while the fracture of the roots acquires a whitish-yellowish color, which turns into purple along the edge. The taste of dry roots and rhizomes is sweetish-burning and slightly astringent, and the smell is pungent.

In addition, medicinal peony preparations are indicated for intestinal and gastric spasms, hysteria, epilepsy, dropsy, and edema.

Chinese medicine uses peony officinalis preparations in the treatment of such conditions:

retinal hemorrhage;
infectious hepatitis;
stomach diseases;
diabetes;
gynecological diseases;
nephritis;
whites;
violation of the menstrual cycle;
spastic colitis;
peptic ulcer;
gastritis;

In Tibetan medicine, a decoction of the rhizomes of the medicinal peony is used in the treatment of:

colds;
pneumonia;
liver diseases;
lung diseases;
stomach cancer;
dysmenorrhea;
polyarthritis;
gout;
hypertension;

Powder from the roots of the plant is part of an effective wound healing ointment, which is indicated for bone fractures.

Official medicine widely uses tincture of peony roots as a sedative for insomnia, neurasthenia and various vegetative-vascular disorders.

Peony infusion for whooping cough and asthma
1 tsp dry peony flowers should be poured with 250 ml of cold boiled water and insisted in a closed container for two hours, after which the infusion is filtered and consumed in a tablespoon three times a day.

Decoction for spasms, hysteria, swelling and urolithiasis
0.5 tsp crushed rhizome of the plant pour a glass of water and put on fire. The product is boiled under the lid for 10 minutes, then infused for one hour, filtered and drunk in a tablespoon three times a day.

Important! The plant is poisonous, so the prescribed dosages should be strictly observed.

Peony mountain (spring)

The mountain peony has an almost horizontally spreading rhizome, an upright and single stem, the height of which does not exceed 30–50 cm. At the same time, the stem of the plant, which acquires a red-violet hue in spring, is slightly ribbed.

The large flower of the mountain peony has a light cream corolla (white and pink corollas are less common). The smell of the flower is reminiscent of the scent of a poppy.

In the wild, this rare species of peony, listed in the Red Book, is found in the south of Primorye, in East Asia, as well as on some islands of Japan.

All parts of the plant are used in folk medicine in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, headaches and some disorders in the gastrointestinal tract.

Peony evasive (marin root)

This type of peony, which grows mainly in Siberia and in the European part of Russia, is popularly called the Mary root.

This perennial herbaceous plant can reach a height of 1 m or more. The elusive peony has a powerful rhizome and thick roots of a red-brown hue.

The erect stems of the plant have from three to five large leaves, the length and width of which is about 30 cm.

Large red flowers with a diameter of 10 - 18 cm have 5 petals.

It is the evading peony that is most often used not only in folk, but also in official medicine, therefore it is this species that will be discussed further.

The composition and properties of the evading peony

Essential oil

increased secretion of glands;
promoting increased motility of the gastrointestinal tract;
reduction of fermentation in the intestine;
regulation and normalization of the functions of the central nervous system;
strengthening the process of bile secretion;
strengthening the cardiovascular system.

Starch

saturation of the body with energy;
increased insulin synthesis;
excretion of bad cholesterol.

Glycosides

increased urine output;
vasodilation;
destruction of microbes and bacteria;
increased sputum discharge;
calming the nervous system.

Tannins

improved digestion;
normalization of the functions of the gastrointestinal tract;
elimination of foci of inflammation;
neutralization of bacteria;
acceleration of wound healing.

Sahara
The main task of sugars is to provide the body with energy.

Flavonoids

elimination of toxins;
neutralization of bacteria and microbes;
elimination of allergies or reduction of its manifestations;
promoting the excretion of bile;
removal of inflammation;
acceleration of wound healing;
removal of spasms;
increased urine output.

alkaloids

relieve pain syndrome;
eliminate spasms;
help stop bleeding;
have a calming effect on the nervous system.

organic acids

remove toxins;
restore acidity;
normalize digestion;
calm the nervous system;
relieve inflammation;
relieve joint pain.

Glutamine

regulates metabolic processes and the work of the digestive tract;
improves the activity of skeletal muscles;
promotes the synthesis of amino acids and glucose;
improves the process of hematopoiesis.

Arginine

strengthens the immune system;
promotes wound healing;
enhances the synthesis of growth hormone;
increases sexual activity in men;
transports oxygen to body tissues;
removes toxins, thereby normalizing the work of the liver;
removes bad cholesterol;
prevents the development of thrombosis and atherosclerosis;
stimulates the production of insulin;
lowers blood pressure.

resins

accelerate the healing process;
neutralize the action of microbes and bacteria;
strengthen immunity.

Vitamin C

normalizes the functions of the central nervous system;
significantly improves the absorption of iron;
promotes hematopoiesis;
removes toxins.

In addition, the avoiding peony contains micro and macro elements (strontium, chromium, potassium, calcium, sulfur, aluminum, iron, magnesium, copper, etc.), which have an extremely beneficial effect on health, namely:

normalize the work of the female genital area;
regulate the work of the central nervous system;
stimulate mental activity;
promote wound healing;
reduce allergic reactions.

Healing properties of peony

Antispasmodic.
Painkiller.
Anti-inflammatory.
Sweatshop.
Diuretic.
Hemostatic.
Diuretic.
Disinfectant.
Tonic.
Firming.
Decongestant.
Sedative.
Choleretic.
Expectorant.
Astringent.
Anticonvulsant.
Hemostatic.
Antitumor.

The benefits and harms of peony

Evasive Peony is an adaptogen that naturally regulates the functioning of the immune system, thereby not only protecting the body from various viruses and infections, but also significantly speeding up the healing process.

Taking peony preparations makes it much easier to tolerate radioactive radiation, as well as chemotherapy. In addition, preparations of the evading peony have a detrimental effect on the simplest organisms, due to which they are used as a bactericidal agent.

In addition, this plant normalizes metabolism and increases the acidity of gastric juice, which has a beneficial effect on the digestive process, not to mention the fact that peony-based preparations accelerate the healing process of ulcers and wounds, relieve spasm of smooth muscles of both internal organs and blood vessels. vessels.

Peony - a remedy for nerves

Peony preparations are rightfully considered an excellent remedy for chronic fatigue, overwork, hysteria, stress and lack of sleep, since they have a sedative and tonic effect. So, peony infusion will help improve mood, get rid of insomnia and overcome depression.

The therapeutic effect is due primarily to the presence of glycosides salicin and methyl salicylate. In addition, the sedative effect is associated with the stimulation of the body's production of endorphins, which cause a feeling of happiness.

To prepare the infusion 1 tsp. crushed peony roots are poured with 600 ml of boiling water and infused for half an hour. The remedy is taken 10 minutes before eating two to three times a day.

Peony flower (petals)

Peony flowers contain aromatic substances, therefore they are used in pharmacology to improve the taste of medicinal solutions. In addition, ascorbic acid is present in this part of the plant, so infusions and decoctions of peony flowers are used in the treatment of colds.

As an external agent, a tincture of peony flowers is used for sciatica and joint pain. To prepare the product, a half-liter jar is filled with plant flowers and poured with vodka. The tincture is filtered after two weeks and is used to rub into sore joints.

seeds

Peony seeds contain a large amount of fatty oils, so preparations based on them have long been used in the treatment of tonsillitis and lung diseases.

Interesting fact! The healers of Ireland used peony seeds to treat postpartum ailments, for which 9 peony seeds were crushed, mixed with borax, almonds, and aniseed white water.

Grass (leaves)

The aerial part of the peony contains a large amount of vitamin C, flavonoids and starch, as a result of which preparations based on this part of the plant are indicated for the treatment of pulmonary diseases, inflammations, colds, nervous disorders, digestive disorders, spasms, allergies, epilepsy.

tubers

The fusiform peony tubers are used to make remedies for gout, convulsions and epilepsy. To this day, the Greeks and the inhabitants of Altai use peony tubers as a seasoning for meat dishes.

Peony root and rhizome

It is the underground part of the plant that is most widely used in both folk and scientific medicine, so we will pay special attention to it.

Application

Official medicine uses a tincture from the underground part of the evading peony in the treatment of neurasthenic conditions, insomnia, vegetative-vascular disorders of various origins, headaches, and chronic fatigue.

The roots of this plant have long been included in the composition of anti-cancer collections that help accelerate the cure of cancer.

Peony roots are used in the treatment of epilepsy, viral diseases, poisoning, liver and kidney diseases.

If we talk about folk medicine, then Avicenna used the peony to treat pain and burning in the stomach. The roots of this plant were also widely used in Russia: for example, decoctions and infusions from this plant were used to treat gout, rheumatism, gastrointestinal diseases, bleeding, stroke, and epilepsy. At the same time, the treatment included the use of not only infusions, but also the fresh root (a piece of the root the size of a pea was taken three times a day after meals, washed down with water).

Medicinal properties of peony roots

Soothing.
Painkiller.
Antispasmodic.
Anticonvulsant.

The active ingredients of peony roots and rhizomes have a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, which in its effectiveness is similar to amidopyrine, a drug that has antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects. For this reason, preparations based on peony roots are used for headaches, neuralgia, arthritis, myositis, and rheumatism.

It cannot be said that the roots of the evading peony have a general strengthening effect, since they contain micro- and macroelements that help the body fight many diseases of various etiologies.

Contraindications to the use of peony roots

There are no special contraindications to the use of root-based preparations (with the exception of pregnancy, childhood and individual intolerance).

The use of peony in medicine

Peony evasive is used in the treatment of such diseases:

diarrhea;
peptic ulcer;
arthritis;
dysmenorrhea;
amenorrhea;
myositis;
convulsions and twitching of various muscle groups;
gastrointestinal spasms;
diseases of the central nervous system;
stress and neurasthenia, accompanied by excessive excitability;
epilepsy;
insomnia;
hypochondria;
vegetative-vascular dystonia;
lethargy;
hypertension;
liver disease;
fever;
colds;
haemorrhoids;
oncological diseases;
immunity, the aerial part of the plant can be brewed and drunk like regular tea.
Tincture
The tincture is indicated for the treatment of gastritis, uterine bleeding, cough, pain of various origins, rheumatism and gout.
10 g of an evading peony (you can use a collection from all parts of the plant) pour 100 ml of vodka, after which the product is thoroughly mixed and left to infuse for two weeks in a dark and cool place. It is important not to forget to shake the tincture regularly. The filtered product after the specified period of infusion is poured into a dark glass container. Tincture is drunk 20 drops three times a day.
Peony ointment
It is used externally for joint pain, neurological inflammation, treatment of inflammation of the trigeminal and sciatic nerves.
The ointment is prepared from the dried root of an evading peony, which must be grated, and then add interior pork fat to the resulting mass in a ratio of 1: 1. Next, the mixture is sent to a water bath and slowly heated for 30 minutes. Removed from the fire and cooled down, the mass is used in the form of compresses and rubbing.
Peony extract in drops (instruction)
Pharmacy peony extract is used in the treatment of all those conditions that the tincture prepared at home, including:
- nervous disorders;
- headache;
- insomnia;
- diseases of the reproductive system;
- some types of cancerous tumors;
- convulsions;
- epilepsy.
A pharmacy tincture is taken orally 25-40 drops three times a day before eating, while the tincture should be diluted in 50-70 ml of water.
Treatment is carried out in a course of 25 - 30 days.
Important! There are no absolute contraindications to the use of peony tincture. Side effects are extremely rare and pass quickly.
Peony extract tablets
Peony extract is available not only in liquid, but also in tablet form.
Tablets have a sedative, anticonvulsant, membrane-stabilizing, antioxidant and antihypoxic effect on the human body, as a result of which they are indicated in the treatment of sleep disorders, increased nervous excitability and neurocirculatory dystonia.
Tablets are taken orally 1 capsule twice a day, half an hour before meals. Reception of tablets is carried out within 21 - 30 days. If necessary, the course is repeated after a ten-day break.
Contraindications to taking pills are:
- age up to 12 years;
- pregnancy;
- the period of breastfeeding;
- galactose intolerance;
Caution should be taken when taking tablets with hepatic Indications for the use of Five Peonies syrup are:
- neurotic disorders, which are accompanied by irritability, anxiety, memory loss, fear and fatigue;
- headache (migraine);
- sleep disturbance and mild forms of insomnia;
- disruption of the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system;
- skin diseases provoked by nervous disorders (dermatitis and neurodermatitis);
- climacteric and premenstrual syndromes.
So, for sleep disorders, the syrup is taken in 1 tbsp. before bedtime. With overexcitation and stress, a single dose of 2 tablespoons is indicated. drug. In a state of anxiety and mood swings, it is recommended to drink 1 tsp syrup. three times a day.
If the syrup is taken as a preventive measure to enhance concentration, improve memory and calm the nervous system, then the daily intake of the syrup should not exceed two tablespoons.
Important! Children over 14 years old can take this syrup 1 tsp. twice a day - in the afternoon and in the evening.
Contraindications to the use of syrup are:
- individual intolerance to any component of the drug;
- periods of pregnancy and lactation;
- childhood.
Peony evasive: properties, application - video

Contraindications to the use of peony preparations
Peony is not only beautiful, but also a poisonous plant, so it is extremely important to follow the dosage prescribed by the doctor.
Contraindications to the use of evasive peony preparations:
- individual intolerance;
- age (children under 12 years old);
- liver or kidney failure;
as well as sleeping pills and sedatives.
Peony during pregnancy
Peony evading should not be used during pregnancy, since preparations from this plant have an abortive effect. Before use, you should consult with a specialist.

Peonies are beautiful spring-summer flowers from the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae), whose bloom reminds high school students of upcoming exams. Like all representatives of the buttercup family, peonies contain specific chemical compounds, therefore, obviously, they must have medicinal properties. However, the only officially recognized medicinal plants include the evasive peony (Paeonia anomala), found in the forest zone of many countries. Maryin root (synonymous with evading peony) is often bred in household plots as an ornamental and medicinal plant.

In addition to the marya root, other types of peonies are also used in folk medicine in various countries, for example, tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa) and thin-leaved peony (Paeonia tenuifolia), which are also often found in flower beds of garden lovers. The root of the lactiflora peony (Paeonia lactiflora) is known to adherents of oriental medicine under the Chinese name Bai Shao. The red or ornamental peony (Paeonia peregrina) is the most common species grown in flower gardens, and its roots are also used by traditional healers to treat various ailments.

Procurement of medicinal raw materials

For medicinal purposes, the roots of plants are harvested, dug in the fall from the second half of September. It is advisable to harvest the roots from plants of the 4th - 5th year of life. Raw materials washed from the ground are dried in thermal chambers at a temperature of about 40 ° C. In addition to the roots, coronal flower petals are also collected from peonies of some species, which, of course, are harvested during flowering. Petals can be dried both in dryers (t = 40 - 50 °C) and under sheds (in attics).

The chemical composition of medicinal raw materials

The chemical composition of the rhizomes of various types of peony is largely similar, and differs in most cases in the concentration of certain substances. The essential oil isolated from the roots (contains up to 2%) consists mostly of pineol. The roots also contain organic acids that have a biologically active effect on the body (salicylic and benzoic acids), as well as esters and glycosides of these acids. From carbohydrates, peony roots contain starch and sugar, respectively 78 and 10 percent in terms of dry matter.

Peony flower petals contain the dye peonin, which is characterized by specific toxicity.

Pharmacological properties of peony preparations

In the practice of scientific medicine, a tincture of peony roots is used, which, as noted by many researchers, has low toxicity, has sedative properties, stops seizures, prolongs the effect of hexenal and thiopental anesthesia. The dosage of the peony root tincture is determined by the doctor on an individual basis, guided by considerations of expediency (from 30 drops to 1 tsp per appointment). Treatment using peony tincture is carried out in monthly courses, which can be repeated if necessary after a 10-day break.

Mary root tincture is prescribed as a sedative in case of neurasthenic conditions against the background of increased reflex excitability, as well as for the treatment of phobias, hypochondria, vegetative-vascular pathologies.

In scientific medicine, the tincture is prepared either only from the roots, or from a mixture of aboveground and underground parts in an equally proportional ratio. As an extractor, alcohol of 40% strength is used, the volume of which is taken 10 times greater than the amount of raw material. The infusion period is 1 week.

Contraindications and side effects

Peony preparations are not prescribed for pregnant women, as well as for children under the age of 12 years. Although marijuana root tincture does not have a significant effect on blood pressure, nevertheless, care must be taken when treating patients suffering from hypotension.

Practical recipes for using marina root

As for the preparation of medicinal tinctures, there are several recipes that differ from the official drug.

- Tincture of the aerial part of the peony. To prepare the tincture, fresh petals and leaves of the plant are used, which are crushed and mixed in a ratio of 1: 1, and then poured with alcohol of 70% strength, the volume of which is taken equal to the amount of raw materials used. Time of infusion - 2 weeks. The drug is recommended as an adjunct in the course treatment of epilepsy.

- Peony root tincture. Prepared using alcohol 70% strength and crushed peony roots in a ratio of 1:4 extractor. The infusion period is 21 days. Indications for the use of tincture are similar to the use of the official drug: neurasthenia, phobias, hypochondria, etc.

- seed tincture. Peony seeds collected during the ripening period, grind, pour vodka in a ratio of 1: 4 and keep in a dark place for 21 days. The drug is prescribed to stop uterine bleeding, and is also used in the treatment of gastritis. The dosage of the drug is up to 1 tsp. appointment; multiplicity of reception - 4 times a day.

- root decoction. For 1 liter of water - 100 g of crushed roots; cook over low heat until the original volume is reduced by 2 times. Add 100 ml of 96% alcohol to the filtered chilled broth for preservation. The drug is prescribed 10 drops per reception, up to four times a day. According to traditional healers, such a drug has a wide range of medicinal properties and is prescribed for metabolic disorders (gout, osteochondrosis), problems of the digestive tract (diseases of the stomach and intestines, diarrhea), in case of internal bleeding (gastric, intestinal, uterine, pulmonary) .

Recipes using decorative peony

- infusion of petals. For 300 ml of boiled chilled water - 1 tbsp. fresh petals. Insist for 8 hours. The infusion is used in conjunction with other peony preparations in the complex treatment of epilepsy, hemorrhoids, in the presence of kidney stones, metabolic disorders and salt deposition (gout, osteochondrosis, etc.). The specified amount of the drug is designed for a three-time intake during the day.

- root decoction. For half a liter of water - 1 tsp. raw materials; cook after boiling for 20 minutes. Take up to 4 times a day, 100 ml for gastric and intestinal colic, metabolic disorders, hemorrhoids, etc.

- seed decoction. Cook for 10 minutes 1 tbsp. peony seeds in 300 ml of water. Laxative.

- Powder from the rhizome. Peony root powder is taken for hemorrhoids three times a day, 2 g each.

Treatment with thin-leaved peony preparations

- Herb infusion. Fine-leaved peony is popularly called the heart herb, since the infusion of the aerial part of this species is used to treat heart diseases. The preparation is prepared by two-hour infusion of 1 tbsp. dry herbs in 300 ml of boiling water. Take up to 6 times a day, 2 tbsp.

- root decoction. This remedy is prepared from thickenings formed on the roots of the peony ("root cones"). For 300 ml of water - 1 tbsp. chopped raw materials, boil for 10 minutes, insist 2 hours. With anemia, the drug is prescribed up to 4 times a day, 1 tbsp. A decoction of the roots also helps in sobering up with severe alcohol intoxication.

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Medicinal properties

The composition of the medicinal plant includes:

benzoic and salicylic acid;
fixed oils;
vitamin C;
esters;
tannin components;
mineral elements: magnesium, bismuth, strontium, iron, manganese, calcium, chromium, copper.

Preparations made on the basis of peony petals are characterized by medicinal properties and have the following effects:

sedative;
hemostatic;
bactericidal;
painkiller;
antitumor;
anticonvulsant;
tonic.

Garden peony is used as a sedative for violations of the functions of the human nervous system. Decoctions and tinctures from peony petals are used for severe excitability, hysterical seizures, vegetovascular pathology, poor sleep, neurasthenia, post-stress situation.

Peony petals are effective for pulmonary, uterine, stomach and intestinal bleeding. In addition, it can be used in the treatment of varicose veins. This is done by rubbing oil from the petals into problem areas.

Impact on the gastrointestinal tract

Peony buds have a beneficial effect on the digestive system:

effectively fight diarrhea;
eliminate intestinal colic;
improve the production of gastric juice;
eliminate intoxication of the body in case of poisoning;
kill harmful bacteria and microorganisms;
treat stomach ulcers and gastritis.

Viral diseases

For viral and colds, it is necessary to drink one glass of hot tea from the petals daily. Tea removes toxins and toxins, which allows the body to quickly cope with the disease.

With sore throat, laryngitis and pharyngitis, you can gargle with peony tincture.

In cosmetology

In cosmetology, the petals of the plant can be used to prepare various masks that tone, moisturize, nourish the skin, making it supple and elastic. It is enough to mix the crushed petals with sour cream and apply on the face for 15 minutes.

Essential oil smoothes wrinkles, makes the skin velvety and smooth. In addition, it gives shine and volume to the hair, eliminates dandruff.

Application of peony petals

Previously, the plant was used only in Tibetan medicine, but now it is widely used throughout the world. It is used for different purposes.

For example, you can make a healing relaxing bath. To do this, pour a handful of petals with a liter of boiling water and leave for 20 minutes. Strain the finished infusion and add to a bath of hot water. Such water procedures can be carried out every day before going to bed.

Decoction

The most effective remedy for problematic and aging skin is a decoction of fresh buds. Petals are an excellent raw material for hydrolate, despite the difficulty in manufacturing, the effect is amazing. It can be added to shampoos, baths, ice cubes for face wash, or diluted dry mixes to make face masks.

It is much easier to make an infusion on alcohol or tonic. This is an effective remedy for problem skin, which is characterized by soothing, regenerating, anti-inflammatory and whitening properties.

Tincture

Peony buds have long been used to get rid of dandruff, strengthen hair and rejuvenate the skin. To get rid of oily sheen on the face and acne, you can use lotions. For cooking, you need 4 tbsp. l. petals pour a glass of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes and make lotions on clean skin.

To prepare a cosmetic mask, you need to mix finely chopped peony flowers, chamomile and nettle leaves in equal proportions, pour warm water and leave to infuse for 30 minutes. Distribute the finished mask on the face and décolleté for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. This procedure can be carried out 2-3 times a week.

Face lotion and oil

To prepare the lotion at home, you need to mix chamomile, peony, rose, white lily and peppermint leaves in equal proportions, pour 500 ml of boiling water and leave for 2 hours. Strain the infusion and pour in 50 ml of red wine. The product must be stored in a cool dark place. Ready means to treat the face 3 times a day for 10 days, then stop for 2 weeks and, if necessary, repeat the course.

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We have long been accustomed to the fact that almost every garden is full of flowers that not only bring rainbow colors to the world around us, but also pamper us with their fragrance. What kind of flowers are these? And this peonies, which are not only beautiful, but also useful, because they have a wide spectrum of action. It is thanks to its medicinal properties that this plant has found application in medicine, both in traditional and folk medicine. The types, properties and application of the peony will be discussed further.

Description of the peony plant

What does it look like?

Peony belongs to the class of perennial plants and can be herbaceous, semi-shrub or shrub. This plant can have several stems, the height of which rarely exceeds 1 m.

The peony has a large rhizome with powerful thickened cone-shaped roots.

Single peony flowers in diameter reach 15 - 25 cm.

The peony fruit is a complex multi-leaf star-shaped. Sufficiently large seeds of a black plant are distinguished by a round or oval shape.

peony family

Peony is the only genus of the Peony family (Paeoniaceae).

The meaning of the name peony

According to one version, the name of the flower is derived from the Greek word "paionios", which translates as "healing, healing."

They also say that the flower owes its name to the small town of Paeonia, located in Thrace (Balkan Peninsula), because it is here that peonies grow literally everywhere.

Where do peonies grow?

This plant prefers well-lit (or slightly shaded) and well-heated by the sun forest glades, edges, meadows, clearings.

Bloom

Peonies bloom at the end of spring, although much depends on weather conditions: for example, the flowering time of the plant shifts in some years.

The duration of flowering depends primarily on the peony variety and is about 8 - 16 days, while in varieties with side buds, this period is extended to 18 - 25 days.

Peony storage

The rhizome and roots are washed in running water, and then dried in the attic or under a canopy.

The above-ground part is dried in the same way. You can dry the raw materials in dryers, but the temperature in them should not be higher than 45 - 60 degrees.

It is important not only to properly dry, but also to store the plant. To do this, place the dried raw materials in paper or fabric bags, while the packaging must be hermetically sealed.

Shelf life of raw materials - no more than three years.

Peony varieties

There are about 5,000 varieties of peonies, some of which have medicinal properties and are used in folk medicine to treat various diseases. We will talk about them further.

tree peony

Tree peonies are deciduous shrubs with woody shoots. The height of this type of peony reaches 1 - 1.5 m, while in the southern regions you can find specimens whose height is about 2.5 m.

Tree peonies are rightfully considered long-lived, since they can grow in one place for about 100 - 150 years. They prefer bright and wind-protected places.

Tree peonies can be white, pink, yellow, red and purple.

Taking into account all of the above, it is not surprising that this plant is actively used in Tibetan, Chinese, Japanese and Korean medicine in the treatment of the following diseases:

arthritis;
arthrosis;
headache;
diabetes;
cardiovascular diseases;
tumors;
kidney disease;
poisoning;
ulcers;
stress;
persistent night fever;
carbuncles;
cough;
hemoptysis.

Peony yellow

This is one of the varieties of tree peony, the range of which covers mainly China.

Yellow peony blooms in June.

Peony red

The red peony has a branched stem, a short rhizome and large serrated leaves. Plant height rarely exceeds one meter. Large single flowers of the plant can be either pink or dark red.

Interesting fact! The red peony belongs to the Buttercup family, not the Peony family, but for its resemblance to the peony, this plant is often referred to as the second family.

Important! The plant is poisonous!

Taking red peony preparations is indicated for such diseases:

pain in the abdomen and intestines;
hysteria;
rheumatism;
whooping cough;
asthma;
gout;
epilepsy;
sand and kidney stones.

Peony narrow-leaved (thin-leaved)

Peony narrow-leaved (it is also called thin-leaved) has an elongated cone-shaped rhizome. The stems of the plant are bare, and reach a height of no more than 50 cm.

This type of peony can "boast" of large flowers of the correct form, which are located at the very top of the stem. Flowers have about 8 - 10 large petals of bright red color.

Since the natural preparations of this plant are excluded, the fine-leaved peony is introduced into culture, that is, it is grown on specially designated plantations.

Angustifolia peony preparations are used in medicine in the treatment of:

anemia;
epilepsy;
poisoning (especially alcohol intoxication);
nephrolithiasis;
hemorrhoids;
some heart diseases.

Important! The plant is toxic, as a result of which dosages must be strictly observed.

Peony officinalis (common)

Important! For medicinal purposes, only peonies with purple flowers are used.

In addition, medicinal peony preparations are indicated for intestinal and stomach cramps, hysteria, epilepsy, dropsy, edema.

Chinese medicine uses peony officinalis preparations in the treatment of such conditions:

retinal hemorrhage;
infectious hepatitis;
stomach diseases;
diabetes;
gynecological diseases;
nephritis;
whites;
violation of the menstrual cycle;
spastic colitis;
peptic ulcer;
gastritis;

In Tibetan medicine, a decoction of the rhizomes of the medicinal peony is used in the treatment of:

colds;
pneumonia;
liver diseases;
lung diseases;
stomach cancer;
dysmenorrhea;
polyarthritis;
gout;
hypertension;

Powder from the roots of the plant is part of an effective wound healing ointment, which is indicated for bone fractures.

Official medicine widely uses tincture of peony roots as a sedative for insomnia, neurasthenia and various vegetative-vascular disorders.

Important! The plant is poisonous, so the prescribed dosages should be strictly observed.

Peony mountain (spring)

The large flower of the mountain peony has a light cream corolla (white and pink corollas are less common). The scent of the flower resembles that of the poppy.

In the wild, this rare species of peony, listed in the Red Book, is found in the south of Primorye, in East Asia, as well as on some islands of Japan.

All parts of the plant are used in folk medicine in the treatment of diseases of the central nervous system, headaches and some disorders in the gastrointestinal tract.

Peony evasive (marin root)

This type of peony, which grows mainly in Siberia and in the European part of Russia, is popularly called the Mary root.

This perennial herbaceous plant can reach a height of 1 m or more. The elusive peony has a powerful rhizome and thick roots of a red-brown hue.

The erect stems of the plant have from three to five large leaves, the length and width of which is about 30 cm.

Large red flowers with a diameter of 10 - 18 cm have 5 petals.

It is the evading peony that is most often used not only in folk, but also in official medicine, therefore it is this species that will be discussed further.

The composition and properties of the evading peony

Essential oil

increased secretion of glands;
promoting increased motility of the gastrointestinal tract;
reduction of fermentation in the intestine;
regulation and normalization of the functions of the central nervous system;
strengthening the process of bile secretion;
strengthening the cardiovascular system.

Starch

saturation of the body with energy;
increased insulin synthesis;
removal of bad cholesterol.

Glycosides

increased urine output;
vasodilation;
destruction of microbes and bacteria;
increased sputum discharge;
calming the nervous system.

Tannins

improved digestion;
normalization of the functions of the gastrointestinal tract;
elimination of foci of inflammation;
neutralization of bacteria;
acceleration of wound healing.

Sahara
The main task of sugars is to provide the body with energy.

Flavonoids

elimination of toxins;
neutralization of bacteria and microbes;
elimination of allergies or reduction of its manifestations;
promoting the excretion of bile;
removal of inflammation;
acceleration of wound healing;
removal of spasms;
increased urine output.

alkaloids

relieve pain syndrome;
eliminate spasms;
help stop bleeding;
have a calming effect on the nervous system.

organic acids

remove toxins;
restore acidity;
normalize digestion;
calm the nervous system;
relieve inflammation;
relieve joint pain.

Glutamine

regulates metabolic processes and the work of the digestive tract;
improves the activity of skeletal muscles;
promotes the synthesis of amino acids and glucose;
improves the process of hematopoiesis.

Arginine

strengthens the immune system;
promotes wound healing;
enhances the synthesis of growth hormone;
increases sexual activity in men;
transports oxygen to body tissues;
removes toxins, thereby normalizing the work of the liver;
removes bad cholesterol;
prevents the development of thrombosis and atherosclerosis;
stimulates the production of insulin;
lowers blood pressure.

resins

accelerate the healing process;
neutralize the action of microbes and bacteria;
strengthen immunity.

Vitamin C

normalizes the functions of the central nervous system;
significantly improves the absorption of iron;
promotes hematopoiesis;
removes toxins.

normalize the work of the female genital area;
regulate the work of the central nervous system;
stimulate mental activity;
promote wound healing;
reduce allergic reactions.

Healing properties of peony

Antispasmodic.
Painkiller.
Anti-inflammatory.
Sweatshop.
Diuretic.
Hemostatic.
Diuretic.
Disinfectant.
Tonic.
Firming.
Decongestant.
Sedative.
Choleretic.
Expectorant.
Astringent.
Anticonvulsant.
Hemostatic.
Antitumor.

The benefits and harms of peony

Peony evasive is an adaptogen that naturally regulates the functioning of the immune system, thereby not only protecting the body from various viruses and infections, but also significantly speeding up the healing process.

Peony - a remedy for nerves

Peony preparations are rightfully considered an excellent remedy for chronic fatigue, overwork, hysteria, stress and lack of sleep, as they have a sedative and tonic effect. So, peony infusion will help improve mood, get rid of insomnia and overcome depression.

To prepare the infusion 1 tsp. crushed peony roots are poured with 600 ml of boiling water and infused for half an hour. The remedy is taken 10 minutes before eating two to three times a day.

Peony flower (petals)

As an external agent, tincture of peony flowers is used for sciatica and joint pain. To prepare the product, a half-liter jar is filled with plant flowers and poured with vodka. The tincture is filtered after two weeks and is used to rub into sore joints.

seeds

Peony seeds contain a large amount of fatty oils, so preparations based on them have long been used in the treatment of tonsillitis and lung diseases.

Interesting fact! Irish healers used peony seeds to treat postpartum ailments, for which 9 peony seeds were crushed, mixed with borax, almonds, and aniseed white water.

Grass (leaves)

tubers

The fusiform peony tubers are used to make remedies intended to treat gout, convulsions, and epilepsy. To this day, the Greeks and the inhabitants of Altai use peony tubers as a seasoning for meat dishes.

Peony root and rhizome

It is the underground part of the plant that is most widely used in both folk and scientific medicine, so we will pay special attention to it.

Application

The roots of this plant have long been included in the composition of anti-cancer collections that help accelerate the cure of cancer.

Peony roots are used in the treatment of epilepsy, viral diseases, poisoning, liver and kidney diseases.

So, for stomach cancer, it is recommended to prepare the following remedy: the dried roots of the plant in a ratio of 1:10 are poured with boiling water and infused for at least two hours. An infusion of 100 ml is taken three times a day.

If we talk about folk medicine, then Avicenna also used peony to treat pain and burning sensation in the stomach. The roots of this plant were also widely used in Russia: for example, decoctions and infusions from this plant were used to treat gout, rheumatism, gastrointestinal diseases, bleeding, stroke, and epilepsy. At the same time, the treatment included the use of not only infusions, but also the fresh root (a piece of the root the size of a pea was taken three times a day after meals, washed down with water).

Medicinal properties of peony roots

Soothing.
Painkiller.
Antispasmodic.
Anticonvulsant.

It cannot be said that the roots of the evading peony have a general strengthening effect, since they contain micro- and macroelements that help the body fight many diseases of various etiologies.

Contraindications to the use of peony roots

There are no special contraindications to the use of root-based preparations (with the exception of pregnancy, childhood and individual intolerance).

The use of peony in medicine

Peony evasive is used in the treatment of such diseases:

diarrhea;
peptic ulcer;
arthritis;
dysmenorrhea;
amenorrhea;
myositis;
convulsions and twitching of various muscle groups;
gastrointestinal spasms;
diseases of the central nervous system;
stress and neurasthenia, accompanied by excessive excitability;
epilepsy;
insomnia;
hypochondria;
vegetative-vascular dystonia;
lethargy;
hypertension;
liver disease;
fever;
colds;
haemorrhoids;
oncological diseases;
immunity, the aerial part of the plant can be brewed and drunk like regular tea.
Tincture
The tincture is indicated in the treatment of gastritis, uterine bleeding, cough, pain of various origins, rheumatism and gout.
10 g of an evading peony (you can use a collection from all parts of the plant) pour 100 ml of vodka, after which the product is thoroughly mixed and left to infuse for two weeks in a dark and cool place. It is important not to forget to shake the tincture regularly. The filtered product after the specified period of infusion is poured into a dark glass container. Tincture is drunk 20 drops three times a day.
Peony ointment
It is used externally for joint pain, neurological inflammation, treatment of inflammation of the trigeminal and sciatic nerves.
The ointment is prepared from the dried root of an evading peony, which must be grated, and then add interior pork fat to the resulting mass in a ratio of 1: 1. Next, the mixture is sent to a water bath and slowly heated for 30 minutes. Removed from the fire and cooled down, the mass is used in the form of compresses and rubbing.
Peony extract in drops (instruction)
Pharmacy peony extract is used in the treatment of all those conditions that the tincture prepared at home, including:
- nervous disorders;
- headache;
- insomnia;
- diseases of the reproductive system;
- some types of cancerous tumors;
- convulsions;
- epilepsy.
A pharmacy tincture is taken orally 25-40 drops three times a day before eating, while the tincture should be diluted in 50-70 ml of water.
Treatment is carried out in a course of 25 - 30 days.
Important! There are no absolute contraindications to the use of peony tincture. Side effects are extremely rare and pass quickly.
Peony extract tablets
Peony extract is available not only in liquid, but also in tablet form.
Tablets have a sedative, anticonvulsant, membrane-stabilizing, antioxidant and antihypoxic effect on the human body, as a result of which they are indicated in the treatment of sleep disorders, increased nervous excitability and neurocirculatory dystonia.
Tablets are taken orally 1 capsule twice a day, half an hour before meals. Reception of tablets is carried out within 21 - 30 days. If necessary, the course is repeated after a ten-day break.
Contraindications to taking pills are:
- age up to 12 years;
- pregnancy;
- breastfeeding period;
- galactose intolerance;
Caution should be taken when taking tablets with hepatic Indications for the use of Five Peonies syrup are:
- neurotic disorders that are accompanied irritability, anxiety, memory loss, fear and fatigue;
- headache (migraine);
- sleep disturbance and mild forms of insomnia;
- disruption of the gastrointestinal tract and cardiovascular system;
- skin diseases provoked by nervous disorders (dermatitis and neurodermatitis);
- climacteric and premenstrual syndromes.
So, for sleep disorders, the syrup is taken in 1 tbsp. before bedtime. With overexcitation and stress, a single dose of 2 tablespoons is indicated. drug. In a state of anxiety and mood swings, it is recommended to drink 1 tsp syrup. three times a day.
If the syrup is taken as a preventive measure to enhance concentration, improve memory and calm the nervous system, then the daily intake of the syrup should not exceed two tablespoons.
Important! Children over 14 years old can take this syrup 1 tsp. twice a day - in the afternoon and in the evening.
Contraindications to the use of syrup are:
- individual intolerance to any component of the drug;
- periods of pregnancy and lactation;
- childhood.
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Contraindications to the use of peony preparations
Peony is not only beautiful, but also a poisonous plant, so it is extremely important to follow the dosage prescribed by the doctor.
Contraindications to the use of evasive peony preparations:
- individual intolerance;
- age (children under 12 years old);
- liver or kidney failure;
as well as sleeping pills and sedatives.
Peony during pregnancy
Peony evading should not be used during pregnancy, since preparations from this plant have an abortive effect. Before use, you should consult with a specialist.

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Peony - a remedy for nerves

Peony flower (petals)

seeds

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The use of peony in medicine

Tincture

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