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The healing properties of shiksha are of interest to fans of home medicine. The fruits of the northern plant help with many ailments, if you know how to properly apply their properties.
Description of shiksha
The shiksha plant, which is also called crowberry or crowberry, belongs to the Heather family and grows in many countries - in Russia, England, America, Iceland, Japan. In the Russian Federation, the plant is distributed mainly in Siberia, Altai and the Far East.
The shiksha looks like a creeping plant, in height usually not exceeding 30 cm, and in length it can stretch up to 1 m. Its branches are thin, brown in color, covered with small dark hairs and small leaves that look like needles. In August, the plant bears fruit - small dark berries resembling blueberries. They are shikshas covered with dense and thick skin, and there is very little pulp in them. But shiksha gives abundant purple juice, for which it is called a waterberry.
Shiksha types
There are still controversies in the scientific community regarding the varieties of shiksha. Some scientists are of the opinion that the genus contains only one species - Vodyaniku black, or black chokeberry. And already this species is divided into 2 varieties: Asian crowberry and Japanese crowberry.
According to other sources, despite the strong external similarity, there are 5 types of shiksha:
- bisexual - grass with black berries and dark green leaves;
The leaves are unusually bright - black - grass with black berries and yellow-green leaves;
The black berries of this shiksha have a matte finish. - almost Holarctic - with black berries;
The variety has rather large berries. - red - the plant bears red, sometimes black fruits;
Outwardly, the berries of the variety resemble lingonberries. - red, like red, is characterized by red berries.
Red shiksha, unlike simple red, does not have black berries on the bush
The composition and value of shiksha
Shiksha berries consist mainly of water, and nutrients are represented by proteins and carbohydrates - only 0.1 g each. Despite this, the fruits contain a huge amount of vitamin substances.
The chemical composition of crowberry has not been fully understood, but it is already known that it contains:
- vitamin C, a full daily rate of 100 g of fruit;
- manganese;
- carotene and rutin;
- quercitin;
- saponins and coumarins;
- organic acids and sugars;
- essential oils;
- flavonoids and anthocyanins;
- resins and tannins.
The calorie index of shiksha is 33 kcal per 100 g, so it is impossible to gain weight on fruits, but the medicinal properties of berries are of great benefit.
Useful properties of shiksha
Valuable compounds are present not only in Crowberry berries, but also in its leaves. It is not for nothing that traditional medicine advises both to use the fruits and to prepare decoctions on the green parts of the plant.
Useful properties of shiksha berries
The largest amount of biologically active substances and vitamins is concentrated in the fruits of crowberry. Therefore, the crowberry:
- has a strong anticonvulsant effect;
- has a therapeutic effect on nervous disorders and insomnia;
- effectively removes radioactive substances from the body;
- serves as a good choleretic and diuretic;
- fights inflammation and raises immunity;
- has an analgesic effect.
The plant has a relaxing effect and helps to restore healthy tone and vitality.
Useful properties of crowberry leaves
The leaves of crowberry contain essential oils, coumarins, terpene compounds, as well as organic acids and manganese. Thanks to this, decoctions and infusions on the leaves have a strong immunomodulatory effect and bring relief from pain and spasms. It is recommended to use the medicinal properties of the leaves for nervous overstrain and sleep disorders, for migraines and loss of strength.
Why is shiksha useful?
Shiksha berries are beneficial for adults and children. The use of medicinal teas and herbal infusions allows:
- increase immunity and protect yourself from ailments of a cold and viral nature;
- eliminate tension headaches and migraines;
- relieve convulsions in epilepsy;
- improve mood and relieve symptoms of depression;
- improve visual health;
- improve the work of blood vessels and the heart system.
For men, shiksha is useful because it protects blood vessels from diseases and helps to avoid early heart attacks and ischemic attacks. You can use shiksha to eliminate the hangover syndrome, to improve the kidneys and liver.
For women, the medicinal properties of crowberry for the nervous system are especially valuable. During menopause or painful periods, shiksha helps to level out the emotional background, cope with stress and restore a good mood.
Useful properties of shiksha for children
The healing properties of crowberry can help with weakened immunity in a child, with a tendency to epilepsy, as well as with neurological disorders - poor concentration and problems with night sleep. Shiksha can help reduce allergy symptoms in a child and eliminate skin irritations.
For the first time, it is recommended to give a waterberry to a child no earlier than 8 years. At an earlier age, the medicinal properties of the plant can be harmful and negatively affect the state of the nervous system.
The healing properties of crowberry
Shiksha is especially popular in the treatment of several diseases. Traditional medicine offers proven recipes for healing Crowberry remedies.
For epilepsy
Crowberry contains terpenes, coumarins and essential oils, which have a strong relaxing and tonic effect. Thanks to this, an anticonvulsant effect is achieved, and shiksha becomes a valuable medicine for epilepsy.
To eliminate symptoms, prepare the following remedy:
- mix 10 g of fruits and leaves of the plant;
- 400 ml of hot water is poured and kept in a water bath for 20 minutes;
- then insist until cool and filter.
Drink a decoction of 70 ml three times a day until the attacks stop. You can drink the remedy prophylactically 4 times a year for a month.
With diabetes
The beneficial substances in the composition of shiksha have a beneficial effect on the endocrine system and help to improve the condition of diabetes mellitus. To alleviate the symptoms of the disease, it is useful to use the following infusion:
- 10 g of fruits are poured with a glass of boiling water;
- close with a lid and steam for 15 minutes;
- insist for another 15 minutes and filter.
A broth of siksha for diabetes is diluted with pure water to a total volume of 200 ml and half a glass is drunk about an hour before meals.
Overwork, insomnia
A decoction of shiksha leaves helps well against nervous disorders:
- 1 large spoonful of herbs is poured with 500 ml of hot water;
- simmer over low heat for about 7 minutes;
- cool and filter.
The treatment regimen looks like this - in the first 2 days, the broth is drunk 3 sips up to 6 times a day. After that, the old raw materials are again poured with fresh boiling water and the therapy is continued. Shiksha leaves are brewed until they no longer color the water in a grassy color.
With kidney disease
For kidney ailments and a tendency to edema, tea is prepared based on the leaves:
- 3-4 tablespoons of shiksha herbs are poured with a liter of cold water;
- boil over a fire, and then turn it off immediately;
- cooled to warm temperature.
You need to drink 1 glass in the morning, shiksha has a good anti-inflammatory and diuretic effect.
For eyes
With cataracts, impaired vision and glaucoma, the following infusion helps:
- a large spoonful of herbs is poured with 500 ml of boiling water;
- insist half an hour;
- filter the cooled product.
The infusion is instilled into the eyes up to 5 times a day, 3 drops per eye. The treatment is continued for 3 months, the infusion helps to maintain visual acuity and removes dryness of the cornea.
With migraines
Crowberry dry leaves can help relieve migraines. To prepare the medicine you need:
- pour 500 ml of boiling water 2 large spoons of dry raw materials;
- Hold the broth over the fire for 7 minutes;
- wrap the container warmly and leave for another 40 minutes.
The filtered remedy is taken up to 5 times a day, 3 large spoons, the broth helps not only for migraines, but also for other pain sensations.
For skin diseases
The anti-inflammatory properties of Crowberry fruit have a good effect on the skin. For eczema, hives, psoriasis and other diseases, it is recommended to make compresses and lotions with infusion of shiksha. The medicinal properties of the plant eliminate soreness and itching, relieve inflammation and promote rapid regeneration of the skin.
For depressive conditions due to drug addiction, alcoholism
Vodyanika helps to align the emotional background and eliminates depression in alcoholism and drug addiction, and especially during the period of getting rid of addictions.
Recipe:
- pour 4 large tablespoons of dry leaves with a liter of milk whey;
- boil over a fire;
- insist in a thermos for several hours.
You need to drink the product 5 times a day in a glass. Useful substances in the composition of crowberry will raise vitality and, moreover, help to remove toxic substances from the body.
For allergies
Altai shiksha has anti-allergic properties. To combat food, seasonal or household allergies, you need:
- mix in equal parts Siberian shiksha, sophora and red brush grass;
- measure out 2 large spoons of the collection and pour 500 ml of boiling water;
- insist 1 hour, and then filter.
They drink the infusion three times a day, half a glass, the effect of the use of the therapeutic agent occurs within a few days.
Application of shiksha
Vodyanika is common on the territory of Russia only in certain regions, but traditional medicine and cosmetology use it very widely.From the leaves and berries of the plant, teas and infusions are prepared, a useful herb is used for beauty care.
The use of shiksha in traditional medicine
Shiksha is best known as an effective natural remedy for epilepsy. However, there are many other areas of its application.
How to brew shiksha for children with epilepsy
Against convulsive seizures in children, use this decoction from the fruits of crowberry:
- 50 g of berries are poured into 300 ml of hot water;
- berries are kept in a water bath for half an hour;
- the finished broth is insisted under the lid all night, and filtered in the morning.
Children with epilepsy need to drink shiksha only 1 small spoon up to 8 times a day, while the last intake of the drug should take place before 8 pm. In total, therapy is continued for a month.
Tea, infusions, decoctions
Traditional medicine offers several universal shiksha remedies. They can be used both for the listed serious ailments, and as a prophylaxis, to strengthen the immune system, with inflammation.
Healthy Shiksha Tea Recipe offers:
- mix in equal parts the dried fruits of shiksha and raspberries;
- boil 2 large spoons of the mixture with boiling water in a thermos;
- add lemon wedge and mint leaf.
Withstand tea for 2 hours, then drink it hot. The remedy is good for flu, colds and bad moods.
An infusion on the leaves of crowberry has good medicinal properties. It is necessary:
- pour 500 ml of boiling water over 2 large tablespoons of dried herbs;
- close the container with a lid and insist until it cools;
- strain through cheesecloth.
The infusion is drunk in 1 glass three times a day, the remedy brings benefits for digestive disorders and depression.
For headaches and stress, a decoction on the fruits and leaves of the shiksha is beneficial. Prepare it like this:
- 2 tablespoons of dry raw materials are poured with 500 ml of hot water;
- Boil for 5 minutes on the stove over low heat;
- after that, they are removed, wrapped in a dense cloth and insisted for another hour under the lid.
Take a decoction of 3 large spoons up to 4 times a day.
Baths with shiksha
For nervous disorders, baths with the addition of crowberry bring a good therapeutic effect. It is necessary to pour 6 liters of boiling water on dry leaves and shiksha shoots for 12 hours. When the infusion is ready, it will need to be poured into a filled bath and immersed in aromatic water for no longer than 40 minutes.
It is recommended to take medicinal baths every other day for a month. In this case, the beneficial effect on the nervous system will be stable.
In cosmetology
Shiksha is used to cleanse acne and moisturize and rejuvenate the epidermis. You can rinse your hair with broths of shiksha, the plant will not only strengthen the strands, but also help get rid of dandruff.
For face
With frequent acne and increased oily skin, this rubbing helps:
- 1 large spoonful of dry leaves pour 300 ml of boiling water;
- for 15 minutes, the product is infused in a water bath;
- filter the broth, cool to a warm state and wipe the face.
Daily use of a homemade tonic will help eliminate acne and inflammation on the face and normalize oiliness.
You can moisturize your skin with the following mask:
- squeeze out 1 small spoonful of juice from shiksha fruits;
- mix the juice with 50 ml of heavy cream;
- spread the liquid mixture over the face for 15 minutes.
If you do the mask three times a week, the skin will not only soften quickly, but will also become slightly lighter.
For hair
With the help of a decoction of shiksha, dandruff can be eliminated and the oiliness of the scalp can be adjusted. Make the tool like this:
- 4 large spoons of herbs pour 500 ml of boiling water;
- insist for an hour;
- filter through cheesecloth.
Each time after hygienic procedures, you need to rinse clean hair with a decoction.Rinsing with shiksha gives the strands a healthy shine, nourishes the hair follicles and thus prevents hair loss.
Limitations and contraindications
The use and contraindications of Siberian shiksha are inseparable from each other. It is not recommended to use the plant:
- with individual intolerance;
- during pregnancy;
- during breastfeeding.
In other situations, the medicinal herb is completely safe and does not cause harm if used in small doses.
Collection, procurement, storage of raw materials
Crowberry leaves and twigs are harvested for harvesting during the flowering period, from April to June, depending on the region. You need to go to harvest the fruits in August, during the period of natural fruiting of the plant.
Since dry raw materials of shiksha are mainly used for medicinal purposes, it is customary to dry the leaves and fruits. This is done in the traditional way - the raw materials are laid out in a well-ventilated warm place and left until the moisture has completely evaporated. At the same time, direct rays of the sun should not fall on greens and berries.
Store shiksha in paper or cotton bags in a dark place at room temperature. The shelf life of medicinal raw materials, subject to the conditions, will be 2-3 years.
Conclusion
The healing properties of shiksha can hardly be overestimated, the berries and leaves of the plant help with severe nervous disorders and chronic diseases. At the same time, crowberry has almost no contraindications, you can use it without fear.
