Badan: medicinal properties and contraindications, rules for the use of the flower and leaves

Badan - one of the numerous species of the Saxifrage family, which is not only a beautiful decorative culture, but also a raw material for the preparation of various traditional medicine. Treating many ailments, it, like any drug, requires deliberate and rational use. Therefore, in order for the funds made on its basis to bring the desired benefit, you need to know what bergenia has medicinal properties and contraindications.

Chemical composition of the plant

Badan thick-leaved is a herbaceous crop with a long life cycle.

Its medicinal raw materials (leaves and thick large rhizomes) contain the following components:

• tannins;
• micronutrients (manganese, iron);
• resinous substances;
• phytoncides;
• glycosides (arbutin and bergenin);
• essential oils;
• vitamin C;
• mono- and disaccharides (glucose and sucrose).

Also, both roots and leaves contain a lot of starch.

The beautiful flower of this plant does not have medicinal properties, as it does not contain he althy substances in its composition.

Healing properties of bergenia for the human body

The widespread use of folk remedies made using this plant is due to a large set of medicinal properties. Due to the composition rich in various beneficial substances for human he alth, bergenia-based products allow:

1. Stop bleeding by increasing blood clotting.
2. Relieve inflammation, prevent the formation of various tumors.
3. Disinfect and decontaminate wounds and various injuries.
4. Relieve intense heat.
5. Promote wound healing.
6. Reduce high blood pressure.
7. Relieve spasms of varying degrees.
8. Strengthen the walls of blood vessels.
9. Increase heart rate moderately.
10. Allow the body to resist negative environmental factors.
11. Prevent stressful states of the psyche, minimize the consequences of such a state.
12. Have a pronounced antihypoxic effect, increasing the body's resistance to oxygen deficiency.
13. Strengthen the immune system.

In addition, decoctions and infusions made from medicinal raw materials of bergenia perfectly relieve various types of pain.

For what diseases it is recommended to use

Folk remedies made from medicinal raw materials of bergenia are used to treat diseases of the oral cavity, respiratory tract, gynecological pathologies, digestive disorders, cough, to strengthen the walls of blood vessels of the circulatory system of the body.

Oral care

Tannins and vitamin C, which are part of medicinal raw materials, allow you to effectively use infusions from badan for the treatment of various dental diseases: stomatitis, increased bleeding of the gums, gingivitis.

For hemorrhoids

Useful tannins contained in bergenia can reduce bleeding of hemorrhoids, allow them to be effectively disinfected, and reduce inflammation in the rectum.Due to this effect, the treatment of hemorrhoids proceeds in a shorter time, with minimal use of synthetic drugs

Diarrhea

Antimicrobial bergenia tea can effectively treat diarrhea in both adults and children. At the same time, the substances contained in the plant not only normalize the stool, but also help to eliminate toxins from the body, destroy pathogenic microorganisms, which, in most cases, are the root cause of diarrhea.

For female diseases

Having a composition rich in nutrients, bergenia is used as a raw material for the preparation of folk remedies for the treatment of gynecological pathologies such as erosion (gradual resolution) of the cervix, heavy menstruation, uterine bleeding. Also, a decoction prepared from bergenia is more than useful in the treatment of colpitis.

Normalization of the digestive system

A huge benefit from the use of various folk remedies made on the basis of badan thick-leaved is the normalization and improvement of the functioning of the digestive tract (stomach, intestines). Means prepared from the medicinal raw materials of this plant, if taken correctly, can improve stool, cure flatulence, eliminate constipation and cleanse the digestive tract of toxic substances.

Respiratory system treatments

The healing properties of folk remedies based on this plant also contribute to the treatment of such diseases of the respiratory system as pneumonia of various forms, tuberculosis, whooping cough, intrapulmonary bleeding.

To strengthen blood vessels

Microelements included in the plant allow you to increase the thickness of the walls of blood vessels, increase their elasticity. This helps to reduce the risk of thrombosis and internal bleeding, improves the condition of the cardiovascular system

Cough

Infusions and tea from bergenia have a calming, anti-inflammatory and expectorant effect. This allows them to be used in various forms of cough, to reduce inflammation, improve sputum expectoration.

Preparation and drying of medicinal raw materials

All the beneficial properties of this plant are realized with the proper preparation of its medicinal raw materials.

Collection and drying

Collect medicinal raw materials (leaves and rhizomes) in the following terms:

1. Rhizomes - harvested in the middle of summer (late June, early July). Rhizomes are carefully dug out of the ground, freed from basal fleshy leaves and peduncles, cleaned of soil residues, washed under cool running water. The washed rhizomes are cut into long 20 cm pieces and laid out in a layer of 5 cm and dried at a temperature of 50 ^{C.Drying is carried out in special dryers or well-ventilated attics without direct sunlight.}
2. Leaves are harvested in early spring, when they turn brown after winter and dry. Timely harvested leaves do not need additional drying.

After drying, the leaves and rhizomes are crushed.

Storage

Store medicinal raw materials in sealed bags or bags made of thick paper or canvas. For storage choose cool places inaccessible to rodents, pets and small children. The shelf life of properly prepared medicinal raw materials is 4 years.

How to prepare medicine from a plant and how to take it

Decoctions, extracts, the famous Altai tea are prepared from medicinal raw materials of bergenia in folk medicine.

Decoction of roots

Decoction of the dried rhizomes of this medicinal plant is prepared as follows:

1. A tablespoon of medicinal raw materials from rhizomes is poured into a small container.
2. Pour a glass of boiling water into the container.
3. The container is heated in a water bath for 0.5 hours.

The resulting broth is allowed to cool to room temperature, after which it is diluted to the original amount with cold boiled water.

Badan root extract

An extract from crushed dried rhizomes is prepared by pouring two tablespoons of dry and finely ground bergenia rhizomes with 200 milliliters of water. Put the container with the resulting suspension on the fire. When half the volume of water evaporates, the resulting extract is removed from the fire. The extract obtained in this way is used after it has cooled to room temperature, both for external and internal use

Decoction of leaves

A tablespoon of medicinal raw materials from leaves, cleaned of grass and other impurities, is poured with 250 milliliters of boiling water, after which it is maintained at a temperature in a water bath for 20-25 minutes. The finished broth is allowed to cool to the temperature of the room in which it is located.

Tea

The so-called Altai tea from this medicinal plant is prepared as follows:

1. Two tablespoons of medicinal raw materials from dry leaves of the plant are poured into a mug.
2. The container with medicinal raw materials is filled with boiling water.
3. The mug is covered with a saucer and the tea is allowed to brew for about 15-20 minutes.

Tea is drunk, slightly cooled and without adding sugar. To improve the taste, a teaspoon of honey is often added to such a drink.

Dosage

Folk remedies prepared from this medicinal plant have the following dosage:

1. Decoction of rhizomes - 2 tablespoons, 3 times a day, before meals.
2. Decoction of the leaves - 1-2 tablespoons, 3 times a day, before meals.
3. Extract from rhizomes - 25-30 drops, no more than 3 times a day. When douching, the extract is diluted in 500 milliliters of boiled water.
4. Tea - no more than 3 times a day.

In the treatment of specific diseases and disorders, the dosage of a particular remedy is first checked with a doctor or a specialist in traditional medicine.

Harm and contraindications

Despite the large list of medicinal properties, bergenia-based products have a number of the following contraindications:

1. High heart rate (arrhythmia).
2. Low blood pressure (hypotension).
3. Hypercoagulation of blood (increased ability of blood to clot).
4. Frequent constipation.
5. Allergic reactions to substances that make up the chemical composition of the plant.

It is not recommended to use bergenia-based products for women during pregnancy and lactation.

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