Sand Helichrysum arenarium also known as an immortelle flower, doormat, dry dog or kociełaps .
The Sandworm comes from the Asteraceae family and is a perennial plant. It reaches a maximum of 30 cm in height. The rhizomes of the plant are branched, and from them grow sterile shoots, which are crowned with the inflorescence. The lower petiole leaves take the opposite ovoid shape. The upper leaves are lanceolate, sharp, sessile, with entire edges. Sand Helichrysum – a natural antidote for the body.
Beautiful lemon flowers appear from July to October. The flowers form an umbellate panicle , which consists of up to 30 small spherical baskets. Sand Helichrysum – a natural antidote for the body.
The plant is covered with gray and dense hairs all over its surface. Sand Helichrysum – a natural antidote for the body.
The fruit forms an achenes with a chalice fluff. Sand Helichrysum – a natural antidote for the body.
Sandstones are characterized by quite a strong smell. Sand Helichrysum – a natural antidote for the body.
This interesting plant not only has a cool appearance, but also a composition. It contains, among others, flavonoids, essential oil, coumarin compounds, phytosterols, phthalides , triterpenes , carotenoids and glycosides.
The sand blanket is under partial protection.
We obtain all raw materials from natural places intended for this purpose or from crops.
Only inflorescences are used in herbal medicine.
Sandstones gained their first fame in the Middle Ages, where they were used as a miracle medicine. It was administered primarily to get rid of parasites from the body. It did just as well as a moth repellent. People suffering from rheumatic diseases praised its effectiveness in overcoming these ailments. The Sand Helichrysum has also been used as a choleretic and diuretic agent. It has been used as a popular cough and runny nose remedy. In the countryside, it is used as a decorative element woven into wreaths, palm trees, bouquets or harvest wreaths. Unfortunately, the plant was so highly valued that it led to the destruction of its natural habitats. She’s hard to meet today, but hopefully her partial protection will turn her fortune.
This interesting plant can be found in Asia and Central Europe. Poland hosts it in sandy areas, sometimes in dry pine forests, on slopes. Sometimes it appears in wastelands, along roads and on moors.
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Cultivation:
Sand Helichrysum – a natural antidote for the body.
Kokankada Sandy loves sunny places with sandy and quite poor soil.
Harvesting and drying:
All harvest is done at the beginning of flowering. Drying is done in a drying room, and the temperature should not exceed 30 degrees Celsius. Remember, however, that the collected inflorescences should be dried as soon as possible, because the plant begins to produce seeds very quickly.
Action:
This plant can do a lot. It has a fantastic detoxifying , antibacterial, diuretic, diastolic, choleretic , anti-inflammatory and choleretic effect . It helps to increase appetite, improves digestion by increasing the secretion of gastric juice.
Usage:
In medicine, we use the plant internally. Water extracts are administered primarily in the case of problems related to the liver function, in gallstone disease, and gastroenteritis. They support the treatment of inflammation and spasms of the bile ducts. They regulate digestive disorders and metabolism. They improve appetite. They effectively eliminate skin diseases and rheumatism.
It is often added to many herbal mixtures.
Decoction of the Helichrysum according to Ostrowski.
– pour 2-3 tablespoons of flowers with 2 cups of warm water. Sand Helichrysum – a natural antidote for the body.
– Heat so that everything starts to boil and cook, covered, over low heat for 5 minutes.
– Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes, then strain.
– Drink 1/2 – 2/3 cups 2-3 times a day before eating.
In the garden:
Sand blanket – a natural antidote for the body.
The Sand Helichrysum works great as a decorative element in home gardens, and in addition, it is easy to breed, because it tolerates water shortage wonderfully.
Other: Sand Helichrysum – a natural antidote for the body.
We obtain a yellow dye from the plant.
