Buckthorn olhovidnaya

Buckthorn olhovidnaya

Buckthorn olhovidnaya: Description. A shrub with greyish-brown bark and sharp leaves alternate. The flowers are small greenish-white. Fruit-red at first, and then black drupes. Plant height 4-7 m
Flowering time. May-June.
Habitat. Forests, bushes, on dry marshes.
The applied part. Cora.
Collection time. Early spring.
Buckthorn olhovidnaya: Chemical composition. Buckthorn bark contains glycosides, tannins, resins, essential oils, hrizofanovuyu acid. The plant is poisonous.
Buckthorn olhovidnaya: Action. Laxative, increases peristalsis of the colon, the effect occurs within 8-12 hours.
Buckthorn olhovidnaya: Application. Chronic constipation, enlarged liver, hemorrhoids, rectal fissures. With prolonged use occurs addictive, it is necessary to change to another laxative.
Method of application. The bark should be used, aged at least 1 year in a dry place, otherwise it can cause poisoning (nausea, vomiting).
1 tablespoon buckthorn bark to 1 cup water, boil for 5 minutes, infuse 30 minutes. Take 1 tablespoon two times daily in the morning in the evening. Most often the dose for individual rights.
Contraindications. Pregnancy.