The perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family includes 167 species. 30 grows in Russia. The main property of grass or shrubs is to maintain a fresh, juicy state for 7 days. The name Tanacetum comes from the Greek “to live long.”
The short horizontal rhizome is covered with thin cord-like roots. Straight, faceted stems are pubescent at the top. The leaves are pinnate, dissected and have a camphor-like odor.
The leaf blade, dark green above and gray below, looks like a rowan with sticky secretions. Bright yellow flowers are collected in dense spherical baskets (12 mm in diameter), which form inflorescences of 20–70 pieces on the tops of the stems. The small flowers resemble the heart of a chamomile.
Chemical composition
Tansy inflorescences contain 62 components: flavonoids, tannins, organic acids, carotene, vitamins. The yield of essential oil in flowers is 1.5 – 2%.
Features of the composition
Among the flavonoids, tilianin dominates, which is produced by tansy for its own protection against the proliferation of microorganisms. A bunch of grass kills germs in a nearby glass in minutes.
Plant polysaccharides from flowers are characterized by an anti-inflammatory effect similar to the drug diclofenac.
Ketone contained in essential oil is involved in the metabolism of substances in the body.
Sesquiterpene lactones have a cytotoxic effect on lung cancer cells.
The use of tansy against parasites
Worm infestation is a common disease. Modern medicine has learned to fight it with the help of drugs. Often such drugs cause mistrust among patients. In such situations, traditional medicine comes to the rescue. Among which are many recipes with tansy.
Why is it possible to cure with tansy?
Field ash or tansy is a perennial plant more than a meter tall with yellow inflorescences. It has long been used against worms. The leaves and flowers have a tart odor. For medicinal purposes, they collect it from mid-summer to September. Grass absorbs harmful substances from the atmosphere, which is why the collection is carried out far from roads and industrial enterprises. The blanks are dried in natural conditions, in places without sunlight. Such raw materials are suitable for use for 2-3 years and are rich in
- essential oils, camphor;
- vitamin C, organic acids;
- organic tannins, thujone.
The last of these substances is toxic. It paralyzes the worm. As a result, the parasite dies and is eliminated from the human body. The plant is so effective that the popular name glistnik has been assigned to it.
In addition to fighting helminths, the herb has beneficial effects.
- Relieves inflammation of the digestive organs.
- Stimulates gallbladder motility, improves bile discharge.
- Normalizes body temperature if its fluctuation is caused by helminthiasis.
- Helps rid the body of products produced by parasites.
Features of use
Tansy can be used in various types and combinations:
- Alcohol tincture. The product is recommended for use only by adults.
- Infusions are suitable for getting rid of the consequences of parasite infection.
- The decoction is indispensable in treating children for worms. The beneficial properties decrease under the influence of hot water, and the effect of the medicine becomes less aggressive.
- Powder is the most effective method. It settles on the intestinal walls, and the worms are exposed to it.
You can choose the right remedy after visiting a doctor. A parasitologist conducts an examination and prescribes tests to identify the species that has settled in the worm’s body.
1. Ascariasis is treated by using tansy tincture.
2. An enema of milk with worms and garlic fights enterobiasis.
3. Herbal mixtures such as wormwood and cloves can be used against tapeworms.
4. If the type of helminth is not determined, it is recommended to take the powder form of the plant and perform enema with decoctions.
Contraindications, undesirable consequences of taking tansy
Field ash contains many tannins and toxins. It is important to follow the prescribed dosage. Reducing the amount of active substance reduces effectiveness and reduces medicinal properties. An increase can cause hallucinations, complications from the nervous and digestive systems.
Restrictions on the use of the plant
- Tansy contains substances that in some cases can be dangerous.
- Wormworm increases the tone of the uterus. While expecting a baby, this creates the risk of miscarriage or premature birth.
- The plant makes mother's milk taste bitter, which is why breastfeeding is stopped.
- You should avoid tansy products if you have pathologies of the digestive system, urinary system, or high blood pressure.
- A serious contraindication is the presence of oncology.
- There are known cases of individual intolerance.
- Tansy is not used for children under 7 years of age.
Side effect
- An incorrectly selected dosage leads to unpleasant symptoms. Appears:
- feeling of nausea;
- urge to vomit;
- constipation;
- painful sensations in the abdomen;
- increase in blood pressure;
- heart rhythm disturbance.
Recipe for effective remedies
Herbal mixtures with tansy or a plant without adding additional components are used against helminthic infestations.
Powder products
Dried flowers are ground in a coffee grinder or ground with a pestle and mortar. The finished powder is stored in a place protected from moisture and light. This type of cooking is only suitable for adults. It is used in several ways.
- Twice a day, 5 g, washed down with clean water. It is recommended to eat food no earlier than 20 minutes later. The course lasts a month.
- The required dosage of powder is placed inside the lump of bread crumb. Swallow whole so that the medicine gets directly into the intestines.
- Add honey to 1/3 spoon of crushed inflorescences. After swallowing, wash down with water.
- Take tansy 10 g, wormwood seeds 3 g and clove buds 5 g, crush and mix. The resulting mixture begins treatment with 5 g of the product on an empty stomach. The next day the number of doses is doubled. Starting from the 3rd day, they switch to using the powder 3 times a day. Duration of therapy is 10 days.
Enema refill
- A decoction for enema is prepared from flowers and seeds of the worm. Take Art. spoon of the plant, 0.5 liters of liquid, boil for a quarter of an hour. After cooling, do an enema: 1 time daily for 7 days in a row. Adding milk and garlic enhances the effectiveness. Boiling time is reduced to 10 minutes. The product is not allowed to cool. The temperature should be high, but not cause discomfort.
- An infusion of wormwood, wormwood, and chamomile is also suitable for enemas. 0.075 kg of plants need to be brewed with boiling water. After cooling, add the grated clove of garlic and leave for another 3 hours.
- To achieve a greater effect, it is advised that before giving an enema, take a laxative to empty the intestines.
Tinctures and decoctions
- An infusion of 0.050 kg of cut inflorescences per liter of boiling water helps fight pinworms and roundworms. The brewed herb is left in a thermos. After 4 hours, treatment can begin. Take before breakfast, before lunch and before dinner. Duration 3 days.
- Buckthorn bark and tansy flowers are also used to prepare the tincture. Pour 1 tbsp into a glass of boiling water. spoon of plants. All you have to do is let the product sit for 5 minutes, then filter it and drink it. Course therapy lasts 5 days.
- To prepare the decoction, the inflorescences are brewed; 1.5 tbsp is required per liter of water. l. tansy. Simmer in a water bath, then cool and filter. The prepared decoction is drunk before meals. Adults are recommended to take a glass, children 1 spoon three times a day.
Herbs for treating a child
It is permissible to use a folk recipe for treating children only after consulting a doctor. Pediatricians prohibit the use of worm for children under 7 years of age. The plant is consumed exclusively in conjunction with dietary food.
- Centaury, field ash and immortelle are mixed and poured with boiling water. Honey is added to the finished tincture - 0.045 liters per 1 spoon. The product is offered to children no more than 3 times a day, for no longer than 5 days. After this, be sure to feed the child milk porridge. Cereals can be any: oatmeal, barley, semolina.
- The use of tansy can be considered safe if there are no contraindications. The treatment will be beneficial if used correctly. Exceeding the dosage threatens poisoning of the entire body and deterioration of well-being.
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Interesting Facts
In ancient times, the plant world was considered the main source of medicines. In Riga in 1291, two pharmacies were opened, surrounded by “apothecary gardens” where medicinal plants were grown. Wormwood, valerian, and tansy were popular.
In the 16th century, following the European model, Ivan the Terrible founded the “Apothecary Hut” and ordered the collection of medicinal herbs on the territory of Rus'. Medical reference books “Vertogrady” appeared, describing the properties and use of local medicinal herbs. Among thousands of botanical species, tansy stood among the useful medicinal plants for the Russian people.
Thanks to its essential oil, tansy is a natural repellent that protects humans from blood-sucking insects. In ancient times, the plant was called Veles grass, named after the owner of the wild nature, the god Veles.
Description of tansy
This is a herbaceous plant with a bright and specific odor. Tansy is also popularly called wild rowan. The plant can be distinguished from other species by its yellow flowers, which are collected in baskets. It can be seen at the end of June. It finishes blooming in the first half of October. Tansy is an unpretentious plant: mountainous or steppe areas, clearings or meadows, and wetlands are where the medicinal plant spreads. Wild rowan is found near rivers, in fields, in forests, along the road - these are the most suitable habitats for it.
Collection and preparation
The first thing you need to consider is that the collection must be carried out when the plant is blooming. It is necessary to collect tansy in an ecologically clean area, since excessive pollution negatively affects its beneficial qualities. Drying must be done in a dark place so that the plant is blown with fresh air. It is advisable to spread the tansy in a thin layer; during mixing, care should be taken not to damage the inflorescences. Tansy inflorescences should be yellow, have an unusual smell and a bitter taste.
Tansy has many beneficial properties that are used to treat many chronic diseases. If you follow all the rules when harvesting, the medicinal qualities of the plant are preserved for three years.
Contraindications
Tansy has some contraindications that negatively affect women during pregnancy and can cause miscarriage. It is also not recommended to use decoctions and tinctures to treat children, as the plant contains toxic substances. Therefore tansy is prohibited for children!
Before taking a folk remedy, you must consult with your doctor. Excessive use and incorrect dosage lead to stool disorders, vomiting and convulsions.
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Preparation and storage
Tansy flowers are harvested for medicinal purposes. They are cut or picked by hand at the beginning of the flowering period, since it is at this time that the flowers contain the greatest amount of biologically active substances.
You cannot use browned inflorescences for harvesting, or collect tansy flowers near industrial facilities and roads. The collected raw materials are dried in the open air, under a canopy or in rooms with good ventilation. You can also dry tansy flowers in special dryers at a temperature not exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. During drying, the raw materials must be turned over periodically.
