Horn. Halenia corniculata) is a herbaceous oneyearold plant found in meadows, glades and just in the forests. It is widely known in folk medicine, due to many useful organic elements.
Appearance
Horned hasty reaches a height of 50 cm. The structure of the root is simple, although it contains additional branches. The stem is straight, with long leaves, along the edges slightly curled up. Three veins are very clearly visible on the leaves.
Flowers at the tie gather in a panicular inflorescence with white petals, in the shape of a horn. That is why this tie is called a horn. The middle of the flowers is yellow.
The flowering period of this species begins in July. The first fruits appear the next month. The fetus of the tie is a box with seeds, with which it multiplies. These seeds are very small, but numerous.
Where it grows
Tin can be found throughout Eurasia. In addition, its natural range is part of Asia. Thus, it is found in the following regions: Altai, Amur, Buryatia, North Central China, Chita, East European Russia, Inner Mongolia, Irkutsk, Japan, Kamchatka, Kazakhstan, Khabarovsk, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Kuril Islands, Magadan , Manchuria, Mongolia, Primorye, Sakhalin, Tuva, Western Siberia and Yakutia.
This plant is wild and prefers lawns, rivers, edges of the forest, etc. All where the sun’s rays get.
Useful properties and contraindications
The tin has long been used in folk medicine. First of all, as a means that excites appetite and improves the digestive functions of the body. All parts of this plant are used in medicine, although most often the aboveground part and flowers. All this is collected in the vegetative period.
The roots of the tie contains essential oils, alkaloids, glycosides and other important organic compounds. It has a tannical properties, so it can be used as protection against pathogens.
There are no special contraindications when using a tie. It does not cause allergies. You should only be guided by the recommended doses for the use of tinctures and decoctions from this plant.
How to harvest a plant
Everything is very simple. Pull the plant with the root when it begins to bloom, and dry. The drying process should be carried out without direct sunlight: preferably in the open air, in the shade. The second option is in a dryer at a temperature of about 40 degrees. This all should be stored for no more than two years.
The same with seeds. As soon as the boxes have matured they can be collected and dried.
Application
Decoctions are most often prepared from ties that help with various neurosis and heart disease. In addition, it is used in Tibetan medicine, as a cure for gastritis, jaundice, liver diseases, or as an antipyretic.
Used not only in dried form. Thus, the juice of this plant is an effective choleretic and returning appetite tool.
Weakfish of ties is used to rinse the mouth, strengthen the teeth and treatment of others associated with the oral cavity, diseases.
Seeds are used for impotence.
