Use of datura herb in folk medicine. Datura flower

Medicinal herbs and plants - Datura vulgare, Datura herb: description, medicinal properties, preparation, use, folk recipes, contraindications and precautions, recommendations.

Description.

Datura stramonium L.

Datura common, Datura grass is an annual plant of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), up to 120 cm high. The root is spindle-shaped, white. The stem is erect, branched, arched, hollow inside. The leaves are large, alternate, narrowed into a petiole, with large notches and sharp teeth; when rubbed, they emit an unpleasant odor. The flowers are large (up to 12 cm), white, solitary, located in the axils of the leaves and forks of the stem, and have a stupefying sweet smell. The corolla is sphenoletal, with a long tube and a wide bell-shaped limb. The fruit is an erect, ovoid capsule, covered on the outside with sharp green spines (up to 1 cm long). There are from 500 to 800 seeds in a box. The seeds are large, matte black, flattened, kidney-shaped, and germinate in the spring. It blooms in July - September, the fruits ripen from July to October. Propagated by seeds. Distributed in the European part of the CIS, Crimea, Western Siberia, in Ukraine and the Caucasus. It grows in fresh soils near homes, in vacant lots, garbage areas, on the slopes of ravines and river banks. Selects rich, loose and fairly moist soils. It is usually found in clumps, less often scattered. The plant is very poisonous!
People have long paid attention to the effects of this plant. In India, since ancient times, there was even a profession of “datura poisoners”. But it was used mainly as a means to induce hallucinations. It is believed that the ecstasy of the Pythia at Delphi was caused by this plant. The sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi, founded by the god of light at the site of the death of the terrible serpent Python, was famous all over the world. In the sanctuary, the priestess Pythia gave predictions. These predictions were made in a state of ecstasy and often included a set of words that could be interpreted in different ways. Nevertheless, this sanctuary was widely known in ancient world. In the 16th century, Datura appeared in the vicinity of Vienna, where it was used as a drug. Its seeds were thrown onto hot coals and the poisonous smoke was inhaled, thus achieving narcotic intoxication.

Preparation.

The medicinal raw materials are the leaves and seeds of Datura.
Leaves are collected from the beginning of flowering of the plant until the onset of frost, in dry weather (leaves collected with dew or after rain quickly darken), tearing them off by hand. During the growing season, 3-4 collections are carried out, starting with the collection of leaves from the lower tiers. The collected leaves are immediately dried in dryers at a temperature of about 40°C, and then good weather- outdoors in the shade. Drying is completed when the midrib becomes brittle. After working with raw materials, you must wash your hands thoroughly due to the toxicity of the plant. The shelf life of raw materials is 2 years. Raw materials that have expired are burned.
Seeds are harvested in the fall from ripe fruits, sorted and dried in a dryer or oven. Shelf life: 2 years.

Medicinal properties.

Datura vulgaris is characterized by the general pharmacological properties of atropine-like compounds, which are defined mainly as m-cholinolytic agents that block the functional activity of the body's m-cholinoreactive systems. In its native form, Datura vulgaris is used for the preparation of complex herbal preparations that act on the smooth muscles of the bronchi due to the most active left-handed alkaloid - hyoscyamine. Hyoscyamine has a pronounced bronchodilator effect, tones and stimulates the respiratory center. In addition, it lowers the tone of smooth muscle organs, reduces the secretion of sweat, salivary and gastric glands and the secretion of the pancreas, and also reduces the vagal effect on the heart.

Application.

Roots. Powder - for respiratory infections.
Aboveground part. In Korean medicine - for bronchial asthma, respiratory infections, vomiting; as an antispasmodic and analgesic. Essence (from fresh) in homeopathy - for manic states, trigeminal neuralgia. IN folk medicine- for nervous and mental illnesses, depression, hysteria, nymphomania, rabies, rheumatism, conjunctivitis, whooping cough.
The leaves are part of the anti-asthma collection, the drugs “Astmatin”, “Astmatol”, used for bronchial asthma. “Intoxication oil” externally - for neuralgia, rheumatism; is part of saliniment and complex liniment - methyl salicylate as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory for articular and muscular rheumatism, arthritis, exudative pleurisy. In Korean medicine, externally - wound healing, cosmetic; with rectal prolapse. In homeopathy, the tincture is used for nervous and mental diseases, bronchitis. In folk medicine, infusion, decoction - for neuralgia, rheumatism, bronchial asthma, erysipelas, priapism, nymphomania, epilepsy, gastralgia, colic, pleurisy, angina pectoris, uteroptosis, convulsions, chorea, loss of vision; fresh (topically) - for burns.
Flowers. In Belarus (decoction) - for bronchial asthma and epilepsy.
Fruit. In Transbaikalia - for malignant neoplasms of the stomach.
Seeds. In homeopathy, the tincture is used for manic states and trigeminal neuralgia. In folk medicine - similar to the aerial part. Tincture - for paralysis; externally - for radiculitis. Decoction - for toothache; With vegetable oil- for eczema and hemorrhoids.

Folk recipes.

Infusion of Datura leaves: 2 tablespoons of the raw material are poured into 200 ml of boiling water, kept in a water bath for 5 minutes, then the vapors are inhaled through the nose for 15-20 minutes. Used for bronchial asthma.

Decoction of Datura seeds (externally): 1 teaspoon of raw material per 1 glass of water, boil for 1 minute, leave for 30 minutes, strain, take 1 teaspoon per 0.5 cup of boiled water 3 times a day before meals.

Infusion of Datura seeds (water): less than 1 hour, a spoonful of seeds in 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, strain, take 1 teaspoon 3 times a day before meals.

Alcohol tincture of Datura (seeds): leave the raw material in 70% alcohol (1:5) for 7 days in a warm place, strain, take no more than 2 drops per 1 tbsp. a spoonful of cold boiled water 3 times a day before meals.

Asthmatine. Ingredients: Datura leaves 8 parts, henbane leaves 2 parts, sodium nitrate 1 part. Used for bronchial asthma in the form of cigarettes.

The anti-asthmatic collection contains 2 parts of belladonna leaves, 1 part of henbane leaves, 6 parts of datura leaves and 1 part of sodium nitrate. The mixture is a brownish-green powder with a peculiar odor. Apply by inhaling the smoke generated by burning 1/2 teaspoon of powder.

Asthmatol. Ingredients: belladonna leaves 2 parts, henbane leaves 1 part, datura leaves 6 parts, sodium nitrate 1 part. Used for bronchial asthma in the form of cigarettes.

Stupefying oil is a transparent oily liquid from yellow to yellow-green in color with a peculiar odor. Included in liniments for rubbing.

Methyl salicylate is a colorless or yellowish liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor. Used externally as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent for rubbing (can be used in a mixture with chloroform, turpentine oil, fatty oils).

Datura leaf has anti-asthmatic properties. As a medicinal plant material, it is included in powders and cigarettes used in the treatment and prevention of bronchial asthma. Higher doses for adults: single - 0.2 g, daily - 0.6 g.

Contraindications and precautions.

Due to the toxicity of the plant, the dosage must be strictly observed and used only as directed and under the supervision of a physician. It is contraindicated for glaucoma. Overdose leads to severe poisoning. Poisoning most often occurs when eating netted dope seeds (especially by children), as well as when working with raw materials (leaf powder) and during self-medication. The main symptoms of poisoning: dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, bloody diarrhea, dysfunction of the central nervous system (disorientation, hyperreflexia, impaired short-term memory, dilated pupils).
Treatment of children under two years of age with any herbal remedies poses a potential danger.

There are contraindications. Self-medication is contraindicated. Before using any prescription, consult your doctor for advice and permission to use.

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Description

Datura common (photo below) is difficult to confuse with other plants. He is big, even huge. The bush can grow up to a meter in height. The leaves are beautifully cut. They look powerful, fresh, attractive (for those who eat grass). Only animals will not feast on them. They are repelled by a strange, even disgusting smell. Datura grass's flowers are so magnificent that this plant has attracted the attention of landscape designers. It can be seen in flower beds and lawns. The plant is used as an ornamental. Moreover, it has a fairly long flowering period: almost all summer (depending on climatic conditions) it delights viewers with huge bowls of white flowers. You just need to keep in mind that the plant is poisonous. Flowers can be intoxicating (hence the name) with just their scent. In hot weather, in the absence of wind, it concentrates around the plant. It is not advisable to plant such “decor” in the area near children’s playgrounds, institutions, cafes, and so on. Kids may not realize that they should run away from a cloying aroma. The result is a hospital.

Retreat for parents and “responsible persons”

Probably no one needs to be convinced that kids are interested in everything. Datura grass attracts them with its appearance. Large leaves, magnificent flowers make you want to “explore”. And such an idea is ripening in the heads of not only the smallest “naturalists”. Children up to seven years old (or even older) do not give up the infantile habit of tasting everything. But if kids, without hiding, put everything in their mouths, then “well-mannered” kids will try to bite the object they like on the sly. Ask them if in doubt. It is clear that in the described plant they can be attracted by fruits and flowers. Datura is dangerous and poisonous. It’s not like trying it - it’s not recommended to even pick up individual parts. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor your children if there is dope grass nearby. Don't take this situation lightly. In addition to its own substances, the plant also absorbs nitrates from the soil. Contact with it can cost the child's health. It’s better to be careful than to “work for a pharmacy” and reproach yourself for lack of foresight.

Datura grass was revered by almost all Indian tribes of the Central and South America. They learned in their own way, taking into account their own beliefs, to use its poisonous properties, so to speak, for good. The Aztecs, for example, chewed leaves to induce trance. This was not done with the aim of getting pleasure from drug intoxication, no. In this way they solved the problems that arose. The Indians believed that in such a state they would be able to lift the veil of secrecy and receive necessary information. They usually asked about who stole a certain thing, whether it could be returned, and where it was located. Also, using Datura vulgaris, they tried to obtain information concerning personal life, as well as health. A person who tasted parts of a poisonous plant experienced hallucinations of various types. Some saw pictures, others heard voices, some went “on a journey through the astral plane.” However, researchers confirm that intoxication produced positive results. Things were found, betrayal was revealed, and so on. Flowers were held in special esteem in China. Datura was considered a sacred plant there. There is written evidence that it was used to prepare various medicines. In particular, flowers and seeds were used as a component of preparations for rashes on the face, nervous disorders and chills. As you know, Chinese medicine is recognized as an official science. Naturally, no one will refuse such a useful plant as Datura. It is very rich, from a medical point of view.

Why the plant attracted scientists

Note that information about Datura came from different sides Sveta. The Indians have already been mentioned. Let us mention that they also used this plant to make medicine. The drugs were used for seizures, skin rashes, to treat wounds and in other cases. But in India it was useful as a hallucinogen. The Austrians echoed the southerners. It was customary to throw an entire bush onto hot coals. Acrid smoke, obtained in this way, inhaled and fell into a trance. And if in India this method was part of spiritual practices, then the Austrians were attracted precisely by drug intoxication. It doesn’t matter how we feel about it now: we had no idea about the dangers of intoxicating substances a hundred years ago. However, experiments various peoples attracted the attention of scientists. They began to study the plant, and not just admire its flowers. Datura revealed to them many of his useful properties, which are now successfully used.

About how to prepare

First of all, it is necessary to remember that the common datura is poisonous plant. Extreme care should be taken when harvesting. The seeds and leaves of the plant are valuable. Grass is mowed only in dry weather, because wet leaves turn black if they are torn from the stem. Collection time is the beginning of summer, when the plant collects sap. Tear off the top leaves and dry in the oven. However, it is not recommended to raise the temperature above forty degrees. When the seeds are ripe, their collection begins. The leaf is also harvested during this period. Just dry it in a draft. The grass is considered ready when it becomes brittle. Just take the leaf in your hands. If it breaks with almost no pressure, then you can pack it for storage. Datura ordinary does not lose its properties for two years. Then it’s better to throw away the grass and collect another batch.

For agriculture

You probably know that when cultivating fields (and even small vegetable gardens) you cannot do without poisons. Any producer - from a large producer to an amateur - wants to preserve his harvest, which all kinds of pests “sharpen their teeth” on. So, it turned out that it is not at all necessary to buy chemicals if Datura vulgare grows in the garden. Its use leads to the same result as the use of expensive insecticidal preparations - this is the first thing. And secondly, it has no side effects. The infusion is used to spray plants against caterpillars, mites, cabbage moths, and bedbugs. The fruits do not accumulate toxic substances, which, having dealt with the pests, are washed away from the surface. Datura tincture is given to large animals for seizures, and the leaves are added to pig feed. It is believed that this increases the proportion of fat in their meat.

Datura in pharmacology

Specialists in the manufacture of medicines use hyoscyamine, which the plant is rich in, for their purposes. Preparations with this substance tone the respiratory system, block the activity of choline-reactive systems, help reduce the secretion of glands (sweat, salivary and gastric), and reduce muscle tone. Pharmacologists have developed a number of tinctures and medications recommended for the treatment of cough, bronchitis, and seizures. They have both antiseptic and calming effects. In the pharmacy you can also find drugs for the treatment of stomach and duodenal ulcers, colitis and constipation, prepared on the basis of extracts of this plant. However, resorting to self-medication with their help is not recommended. Be sure to seek professional advice as they also contain poisons. The attention of oncologists was also attracted by Datura vulgaris, the seeds of which, together with Adonis, gave positive dynamics in the treatment of stomach tumors.

How to use it yourself

After consulting a doctor, you can try using Datura vulgare for ailments. The price in a pharmacy, for example, of five grams of seeds fluctuates around one hundred and fifty rubles. Agree, it's not that expensive. And they are used for epilepsy, cancer pain (stomach pathology). One teaspoon of seeds is poured with boiling water in an amount of 200 ml. They insist for half an hour. Then strain. You need to take one teaspoon at a time. An infusion of the leaves treats hemorrhoids. To prepare warm sitz baths, twenty grams of powder are infused in a glass of boiling water for an hour. Then dilute with ten liters of warm water. Powdered leaves help relieve shortness of breath and cough. If you suffer from asthma attacks, then you need to breathe in the smoke from this raw material. In other cases, the powder is taken orally in small doses (literally at the tip of a knife).

For beauty

Cosmetologists are also interested in Datura vulgare. It definitely helps with hair, which so irritates beauties with its unwanted appearance in “wrong” places. You need to buy dry raw materials at the pharmacy. Pour one hundred and fifty grams into a liter of boiling water and simmer over low heat until the mass becomes homogeneous. Interestingly, this drug can be prepared for future use. It will be usable long time. Just take it out and apply it to the desired areas. When it hardens, wash it off (along with the hairs that irritate you). Sometimes the decoction is used for douching: a teaspoon of dry product per half liter of water. Cook for five minutes. Set aside, strain and use. Douching can be done daily for no more than three weeks. Please note: Datura is extremely poisonous! Therefore, even its external use requires special caution.

Contraindications and side effects

Attention! When using Datura, you must carefully monitor your health. It is recommended to involve relatives in this process. The plant can affect the psyche. The patient himself may not recognize the deviations. Poisoning is very likely. Of course, if the rules are followed, this rarely happens. However, knowing the signs of unexpected troubles never hurt anyone. They are as follows: sore throat, nausea, dilated pupils, vomiting, dry mouth, increased excitability, hallucinations, paralysis. If at least one of the listed symptoms appears, you should urgently seek help. You cannot cope on your own, without a specialist, and the consequences can be very sad. Keep in mind that poisoning may take up to fifteen hours to appear. Be careful. Otherwise, like the ancient Aztecs, you will go to the astral plane to resolve your issues, and you may not be able to return.

Let's summarize. Datura common is dangerous, but very useful plant. It must be handled with extreme care. Self-indulgence and frivolity often lead to a disastrous ending for those who do not study the world around them, trying only to take from it without giving anything in return. And in our case, all we need to do is treat the useful representative with respect flora, take some time to understand what its strength is.

Datura vulgaris is considered a poisonous plant. By the way, it is called differently: “angel’s pipe”, “crazy grass”, “ Lunar flower", "drunk cucumber" and "henbane". It is known that this flowering plant belongs to the nightshade family, and is therefore related to tomatoes, potatoes and even eggplants.

People also call it dope grass. A description of this flower can be found in many botany textbooks, and photographs of it are also included.

Datura plant in large quantities can be found in any area. Typically, Datura chooses the following territories for its habitat: vacant lots, roadsides and vegetable gardens.

This flower plant grows up to 1.5 meters. It has a thick stem and huge leaves with small teeth. The root of this herbaceous plant is completely white and quite long, taplike. Fragrant and large flowers most often white, but lilac can also be found.

In their shape they resemble a small lily. They grow in the convolutions of the stem, and there can be no more than one of them in one place. There are only five flower petals. The buds bloom only in the evening.

The fruits of “salun-grass” consist of a capsule in which there are four sections covered with small spines. Each box contains approximately 800 grains. Datura begins to bloom in July and ends its flowering only at the end of September, and already in October the fruits begin to ripen.

Types of datura grass

The bushes of this plant most often grow in small groups. Currently, biologists have counted 13 species of this plant, and it is worth noting that they are all poisonous. On the Internet you can find a large number of photos of Datura vulgare.

In Europe, the following types of dope are considered the most common:

1. Ordinary.
2. Strong-barreled.
3. Indian.
4. Indian.

The amount of poisons in this plant depends on what time this flower is collected and in what place. And for this you need to know the composition of the plant:

• alkaloids;
• carotene;
• tannins;
• essential oils;
• fats;
• microelements.

Datura, of course, may be a natural medicine, used as a remedy, but sometimes leads to the death of a person. It has been proven that alkaloids are contained in all private plants in different proportions:

• 0.4% – leaves.
• 0.15% – stems.
• 0.2% – seeds.
• 0.25% – roots.
• 0.2% – flowers.

History of the flower plant

Unfortunately, it is impossible to establish the homeland of this plant. But the first mentions of it are in the legends of Europe, America, Africa and Asia. Therefore, there are two stories of the origin of henbane: American and Asian.

According to the first version, Datura seeds were brought from America by Columbus sailors. The second theory claims that wandering gypsies once found strange and intoxicating seeds in the steppes near the Caspian Sea. They are the ones then they were transported all over Asia.

But these legends do not find their documentary confirmation. And widespread is herbaceous plant received thanks to the healers who transported its seeds.

It is worth noting that henbane was also used by soothsayers for mystical rites. And the Aztecs generally considered this herb sacred, as it was used by priests, causing hallucinations that allowed them to communicate with higher powers.

The seed pods of this flower plant sacrificed to the deity. Indian tribes also used this herb to perform witchcraft rituals. Chinese doctors used this plant in medieval times for the treatment of many diseases.

Hindus gave the dancers of the Shiva temple wine and datura to immerse them in ecstasy. But in Europe in the Middle Ages, there was a legend that sorcerers used Datura to prepare a special ointment that enabled them to fly on a broomstick.

The history of Datura goes back far into antiquity, as they appeared based on the name of this flowering plant and surnames in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine: Durmanovsky, Durman and others.

Use of datura herb in medicine

Even in ancient Greek medicine, dating back to the 4th century BC, many healing properties of henbane are described. For example, the 11th century physician Avicenna described this herb as a wonderful narcotic.

But of course, the medicinal properties of a plant depend on its alkaloid content. Thus, hyoscyamine helps reduce the secretion of bile, sweat, saliva, as well as stimulates cardiac function.

IN modern world The pharmaceutical industry produces the most various drugs, which contain Datura, and they are excellent for treating the following diseases:

1. Bronchial asthma.
2. Bronchitis.
3. Stomach ulcers.
4. Duodenal ulcers.
5. Colitis.
6. Cholecystitis.
7. Tachycardia.
8. Sea and air sickness.
9. Mental illnesses.
10. Neuralgia.
11. Rheumatism.

In medicine Datura decoctions are used, which is ideal for rinsing and rubbing, enemas or douching. Datura oil tincture is used externally. But for constipation, it is also possible to take it orally. And the oil is great for hair removal. There is also dry powder from dope leaves, which is added to special cigarettes for asthmatics.

“Crazy grass” is also used in veterinary medicine, for example, for the treatment of seizures at a large cattle or to increase the fat layer of meat in pigs.

But it is always worth remembering that if the dosage for a person is calculated incorrectly, this can lead to death. Therefore, use it without doctor’s recommendations or consultation. Datura is not recommended for self-treatment.

Procurement of plant raw materials

Traditional healers try to collect dope themselves, but to do this they follow several simple rules: worth collecting in the warm season, the weather should be clear and sunny and this should be done no earlier than 10 am.

But you should definitely follow some precautions. For example, you should not take this plant with your hands, but use gloves for this purpose. You cannot dry this raw material at home, much less in the oven.

The finished raw materials are divided into leaves, flowers and seeds and prepared separately in tightly closed jars. Such preparations can be stored for 2 years. After any work with the plant it is necessary wash your hands well.

Decorative use of Datura

Some varieties of Datura are used for garden plots and as ornamental plants. Many gardeners like it for its ease of care. Its reproduction occurs by seeds.

In the spring, the seeds, soaked in hot water, are planted in pots with soil prepared in the fall. At the end of May, the resulting seedlings can be planted in open ground. After 3 weeks, the first buds will begin to appear. Datura grass flowers photos can be found on many Internet sites or in encyclopedias.

Datura is planted in dachas mainly because beautiful flowering. The natural color of Datura is white, but you can also find hybrid forms of this plant that bloom lilac, violet, purple and yellow flowers. The incredibly pleasant aroma of flowers helps to mask many unpleasant odors in garden areas.

Caring for dope includes three main conditions:

• Sun;
• loose soil;
• timely watering.

But on the other hand, weeds do not form near the dope; the poisonous plant does not allow them to come near it. But it is still necessary to nourish the soil with various minerals.

It is worth remembering that Datura is still a perennial herb, so it you don't have to cut it bush completely, and leave for the second year. By the way, a tincture from this toxic plant can also be used to control pests: spider mites, cabbage moths, lacewing and hawthorn caterpillars.

Beetles and ants are not afraid of this plant, but wireworms can even damage these stems. Bees readily collect nectar from this flower, but humans cannot eat such honey.

For the winter, this grass can be transplanted into pots and even taken home, but provided that they are to be in large room . This plant cannot be placed in the bedroom or on playgrounds.

The danger of datura grass

Datura is a poisonous plant. Therefore, it is contraindicated for pregnant women and nursing mothers. People suffering from glaucoma should not be treated medicines based on Datura and even it is contraindicated to care for such landings.

Sometimes poisoning with henbane occurs due to negligence. And here traditional healers they try to prepare their drugs without knowing the correct dosage. IN Lately More and more often, young people are dying because they are trying to brew an intoxicating potion from dope, and this leads to disaster.

Small children, finding themselves close to this toxic and poisonous plant, due to the carelessness of their parents, try to open the fruit pods and put the seeds in their mouths. As a result, all these cases lead to poisoning, sometimes severe, and sometimes even fatal.

Datura poisoning can be immediately noticed, since it signs appear very quickly and they are bright:

• The pupils dilate, the lips and oral cavity turn blue.
• Speech becomes slurred and heart rate increases.
• Shortness of breath appears, the temperature rises, and the face swells.

If the poisoning is very severe, then hallucinations and seizures occur. It is very difficult for a person to navigate in space, much less to comprehend reality. If you do not come to the rescue in time, the respiratory center will very quickly become paralyzed, and the person may die.

If the first symptoms of plant poisoning appear, you should call immediately ambulance . Doctors will definitely rinse the victim’s stomach, give injections of proserin or any other psychotropic medications, and also apply cold compresses to the head for such poisoning.

If you do not have any knowledge about Datura herb, then, accordingly, you cannot prepare any preparations yourself, and you cannot collect raw materials from this herb. But conversations with children about the toxicity of this plant should be carried out by showing a photo so that the child can remember and appearance Datura.

But it is worth noting that any drugs containing dope, despite the exact dosage, will still lead to negative consequences. Therefore, it is always worth remembering that if such drugs with Datura are used for a long time, this will lead to various mental disorders, glaucoma and depression. Use a medicine that contains atropine only possible temporarily.

Applications, recipes and medicinal properties of Datura vulgare.

The medicinal plant Datura vulgaris has other names - thistle, water drunk, crazy grass and other names. The plant is an annual plant with an erect, herbaceous, smooth and arched stem, forked and branched, from 20 to 170 centimeters in height.

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Grass datura vulgare belongs to the nightshade family. Sheets Datura long-petiolate large, pointed, pitted-toothed. The length without cuttings ranges in size from 10 to 30 cm, width from 5 to 15 cm. Their color is dark green at the top and light green at the bottom. The veins on the plant stand out noticeably. The flowers are white, during flowering they are large, solitary, from five to ten centimeters long, resembling funnel-shaped depressions - with angular - pitted bends, located in the branches between the stems of the plant. Begins to bloom dope at the end of June and in August. Ripening Datura fruits from July to September. Fruit- small egg-shaped boxes, three to four centimeters long, which have very numerous thin spines. When ripe, the boxes open slightly with four doors. The fruits contain approximately 500 flattened black seeds.

Fresh plant dope spreads an unpleasant, weak and intoxicating odor (sometimes unknowingly beautiful flowers Datura they collect bouquets and place them in the rooms).

Growing dope in vacant lots, vegetable gardens, under fences, along roadsides, near river banks, in garbage areas. It has become widespread in the southern part of the European territory of the country, Western Siberia, and Central Asia.

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HEALING PROPERTIES OF Datura

Datura PREPARATION. For treatment For medicinal purposes, the leaves are collected during flowering in the daytime. Datura seeds They are collected in the fall and the raw materials are dried in darkened rooms, in drying rooms and in attics under an iron roof.

ACTIVE SUBSTANCES. USED ​​PARTS OF Datura vulgaris

Whole plant Datura very poisonous and when collecting and processing it must be observed security measures(plant collection, for example, must be done with gloves and after work, wash your hands soap).

Great toxicity Datura has been familiar to people since ancient times, that’s why it’s called "mad potion". In old times "Datura poisoner" This profession was common in India.

How to properly treat with Datura vulgare?

Datura, Datura TREATMENT ORDINARY. INDICATIONS FOR USE OF Datura.

EXTERNAL USE OF Datura vulgaris. Using the plant externally has a good effect in cases prolapse of the colon and uterus (do sitz baths, enemas, douching). Also, they use (baths), (lotions from Datura decoction).

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INTERNAL USE OF Datura. A medicinal decoction, alcohol tincture or Datura vulgaris powder is prepared for internal use.

Datura decoction is prepared in the following ratio: one in ten. Inhale the vapor through the nose for a quarter of an hour.

For making eye lotions dilute 1 to 2 teaspoons decoction in one hundred ml. water.

Decoction for baths prepare with the calculation of twenty grams. datura vulgare for one bucket of water.

ALCOHOL Datura. For getting tinctures you need 1 part of crushed seeds to five parts alcohol, leave for three to ten days in dark place and filter. Breathe in pairs exhale through the nose within a quarter of an hour. Possible to use tincture orally: two drops in a quarter glass of water four to five times a day.

Accept dry leaf powders 0.1 g each (on the tip of a knife) three times a day.

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES. Datura. There are contraindications! The plant contains alkaloids, atropine, scopolamine, hyoscyamine. Preparations from it should be used only as prescribed by doctors with restrictions, due to the possibility of poisoning. Symptoms of poisoning are as follows: nausea, thirst, vomiting, dryness of the mucous membrane of the oral cavity and skin, nervous excitement (up to a violent state), fantastic hallucinations, rapid irregular pulse, in severe cases, convulsions develop and the pupil’s reaction to light disappears. Symptoms of poisoning can develop in different ways - from ten minutes to 15 hours. Poisoning symptoms disappear within one to two days, but pupil dilation can last 7 days or more.

Be healthy!

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An annual plant of the Solanaceae family.

It is found on loose, moist soils near homes, in fields, along slopes and ravines. It grows in Ukraine, in particular Crimea, the Caucasus, and western Siberia.

Popularly, there are other names for the herb such as: drunken cucumbers, kings, stupefying grass, thistle, bad drunk, etc.

The plant sometimes causes very strong hallucinations. Since ancient times in India, shamans have used it for their ritual. In ancient times, in some countries, grass was used as a narcotic substance.

Description: Although Datura is native to Asia, it is well adapted to the climate of Central and of Eastern Europe. Grown in gardens as ornamental plant. Has a highly developed root system. The tap root is white and powerful. The height of the flower reaches 120 cm. The stem is straight and large leaves, having unpleasant smell. The flower itself is considered poisonous.

The leaves of Datura are pointed at the end, ovoid in shape, narrowed at the petiole, dark green on the front side, lighter on the underside.

Datura has large single flowers of white, or purple, funnel shape. Flowers appear from June to September and have an unpleasant odor (especially at night). Flowers reach 12 mm in length.

The fruit is in the form of a round, erect capsule, which is covered with sharp spines up to 1 cm long. One box contains more than 500 seeds.

The seeds are matte black, slightly flattened, and large.

Datura is propagated by seeds.

The sowing period is early spring, the seed ripening period is from June to October.

The common datura blooms: June - September.

Datura common: planting and care

Datura - (another name for the flower) is easily grown from seeds. You can find seeds at any garden store. Germination is almost 100%, but the first shoots appear no earlier than a month later.

Seed preparation: First, for several days, the seeds are soaked in a growth stimulator, or in regular cold water, this will soften the hard, dense skin that covers the seeds.

You can use zip bags. Pour some water, place the seeds and wait for them to pierce, then you can safely plant them in the ground.

Seeds are sown in the ground in mid-May. But for quick flowering, seedlings are used.

Growing seedlings: The seeds are sown in bowls, after 3 weeks, the first shoots should appear, after some time they are planted in separate containers.

The seeds are sown on the surface, lightly sprinkled with soil up to 1 cm on top. It is necessary to water abundantly through a sprayer.

After sowing, the containers are covered with a glass flask and the temperature is maintained at 20 degrees, periodically removing the flask for ventilation.

With the emergence of seedlings, the sprouts are provided with sufficiently strong diffused light and abundant watering.

To avoid diving, only one seed is planted in one pot.

Pinning: With the appearance of the first 2-3 leaves, young shoots need to be pinned. First they are taken out for 1 hour for open air, but after a few days, the time is gradually increased.

After a month, if the night temperature does not drop below +10 degrees, the seedlings can be left outside all night.

Once they reach 15-20 cm in height and the air temperature is 15-20 degrees, the seedlings are transferred to open ground and planted in 30 cm increments, but the root collar cannot be buried in the ground.

Soil: Choose nutritious, loose soil; it should conduct air and water well and be rich in organic matter.

Location: On open ground choose a sunny area without drafts and wind, otherwise the branches of the dope tree will break, bend, and the buds will fall off.

Watering: Be especially careful about watering. It should be generous, but don't overdo it. Use soft, settled water.

If the watering regime is violated, the dope will shed its leaves and buds.

Feeding: During the period of active growth (flowering), it is necessary to apply organic fertilizers: manure, compost 2 times a month.

Medicinal properties of Datura ordinary

The plant is used in pharmacology, for the preparation of herbal preparations. The content of levorotatory alkanoid - hyoscyamine, the medicine affects the smooth muscles of the bronchi, reduces pain in the respiratory tract.

Datura reduces the tone of smooth muscle organs, reduces sweating, reduces the secretion of the pancreas and salivary glands, and reduces the vagal effect on the heart.

The powder is used to prevent respiratory infections, for bronchitis, as an antispasmodic, for wound healing, in cosmetology, and for hemorrhoids.

By chemical composition, the herb contains alkaloids: gustamine, atropine, daturin. From leaves and seeds, obtained essential oil and various tannins.

The composition of tobacco products includes dope as one of the means of causing hallucinations.

Independent use is strictly prohibited, the plant is poisonous and should only be used under medical supervision.

The plant is used in folk and traditional medicine at:

• depression,
• nervous attacks (mental breakdowns),
• nervous system disorders
• rheumatism
• whooping cough
• bronchitis (bronchial asthma)
• conjunctivitis
• nymphomania
• bradycardia
• stomach and duodenal ulcers
• spastic constipation
• colitis

The essence of freshly squeezed leaves is used for manic states and triple neuralgia.

The collection of leaves is part of the preparations “Astmatin”, “Astmatol”, which are used for bronchial asthma.

The oil is used for external treatment, and is part of “Saliniment”, “Complex liniment” for neuralgia, rheumatism, inflammation of the joints and muscular rheumatism, arthritis, arthrosis.

From the collection of flowers, decoctions are prepared for epilepsy, cough, and bronchial asthma.

Datura vulgare: use in folk medicine

Based on datura vulgare, prepared alcohol tinctures, decoctions and powder.
From dried leaves make powder for the treatment of cough and shortness of breath.
On the tip of a spoon (very small dose) 3 times a day, consume the powder orally.

Treatment of bronchial asthma

• With an advanced chronic disease, the patient needs to breathe smoke from burnt leaves.
• 2 tbsp. spoons of crushed leaves, pour a glass of water, place in a water bath for 5 minutes, then inhale the vapor through your nose for 20 minutes.

Treatment of mental illness, seizures, epilepsy

Preparation of the infusion: 1 teaspoon of crushed seeds, pour 250 ml. boiling water, cover and let steep for 20 minutes. Take 3 times a day, 1 teaspoon.

For stomach cancer, the infusion helps reduce pain.

For external use

Preparation of the decoction: per glass of water, add 1 tsp. crushed leaves, bring to a boil, let it brew for 30 minutes, then 1 teaspoon of the prepared decoction, diluted with 100 mm of water and used as a lotion for external use for arthritis, arthrosis, eye inflammation, as a rinse for toothache.

A decoction of Datura flowers is taken for epilepsy and angina pectoris.

Treatment of hemorrhoids and uterine prolapse

It is necessary to prepare a warm sitz bath. Chopped dry raw materials 1 tbsp. spoon, pour a glass of boiling water and let it brew for 30-40 minutes. Dilute the concentrate in 10 liters of hot water and take a warm sitz bath 2-3 times a day for up to 10 minutes until the water cools down.

How to get rid of unnecessary hair

Often women develop hair that is unwanted and needs to be removed. To prepare, you need 200 grams of crushed dry raw materials, pour 1 liter of boiling water, put on low heat and stir constantly until a homogeneous mass is formed. Then let the paste cool and apply a thin layer to the desired areas of the skin.

Decoction for enemas and douching

Recipe: 1 teaspoon. dry powder pour 0.5 liters. water, put on low heat and cook for 5 minutes. Remove and let sit for 30 minutes, then strain. Use the decoction once a day for 2 weeks. But consult your doctor first.

Datura oil

The oil is prepared from the seeds of the plant. Used to get rid of unwanted hair. The oil is applied to the surface of the skin, penetrating deep into the hair follicle and destroying it. Before application, it is necessary to epilate when the pores are still open, apply to the surface, otherwise the oil will not get inside the skin.

Superficially used for radiculitis, arthritis, eczema.

Use Datura vulgaris oil internally to remove stones from the gall bladder and intestines (fecal stones). It also acts as a sedative nervous stress and seizures.

Collection and procurement of raw materials

Datura seeds and leaves are used for medicinal purposes.

From the moment of flowering until mid-autumn, the leaves are plucked and dried in dry weather. Wet leaves after rain or with dew quickly darken. In one year you can collect up to 3 or 4 fees.

First, the lower petals are plucked. Dry in a well-ventilated area without direct sunlight, or use an electric dryer. The temperature during drying should not exceed 40-50 degrees. As soon as the main vein has dried out and breaks down well, the grass is collected and kept in glass jars, or tightly closed bags.

After touching the leaves, be sure to wash your hands well. Shelf life 2 years.

Seeds are collected starting in autumn from ripe fruits. Like the leaves, they are dried and placed in jars for storage.

Contraindications

Due to the toxicity of the flower, any self-medication can lead to overdose and poisoning. Some people deliberately smoke or inhale smoke from burning leaves to achieve hallucinations; this is extremely dangerous and leads to poisoning.

Symptoms of poisoning:

• Difficulty swallowing
• Dry mouth
• Bloody diarrhea
• Nausea and vomiting
• Disturbance of the central nervous system
• Coordination of movements is impaired
• Disorientation
• Pupils are dilated
• Partial memory loss
• Hyperreflexia
• Partial paralysis

If you have any of the above symptoms, call an ambulance immediately.