Useful properties and contraindications of sour acid, recipes of traditional medicine and cooking
Such a healing herb as oxalis is used not only in traditional medicine recipes. It is also used in the preparation of various dishes. And all thanks to the beneficial properties of acid, which make it possible to use it in decoctions, tinctures, in the form of compresses, as an aid in the treatment of various diseases. However, before using folk compositions, they get acquainted with the contraindications, since not in all cases the herb is beneficial, but it can also harm the human body.
Description and features of the plant
The plant in question belongs to the Kislichnye genus, which has more than 800 representatives. It looks like a herbaceous shrub, which has a knobby and creeping rhizome and leaves of a tripartite shape. The flowering period of sour cherry falls in May-June. The flowers are white in color; specimens with yellow or pink inflorescences are less common.
The medicinal herb has several more names, some of them are directly related to its sour taste: hare salt, borshchivka or sour. In Germany, this plant is called sour clover.
The healing properties of culture
The piggy bank of traditional medicine has long been replenished with recipes from this healing plant. The main useful properties of sour cherry include:
- diuretic;
- choleretic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antibacterial;
- antiparasitic.
In addition, the herb is often used to stop bouts of vomiting, reduce nausea, and eliminate bad breath. Even in ancient times, the dried and crushed herb acid was used for the fastest healing of purulent wounds, and this plant was saved from scurvy by rubbing it into the gums.
This wild culture is also used in cooking; it is irreplaceable during periods of spring vitamin deficiency.
The use of acid in folk medicine
There are several time-tested recipes that traditional medicine advises for a particular disease.
Important! Before using the plant, consult with your doctor in order not to harm your health.
Decoction for rinsing with angina
To reduce discomfort and relieve inflammation in the throat with angina, a decoction is prepared from a useful plant. The herb is dried and ground into powder. Take 2 teaspoons and pour it into a glass of water, stir.Put in an enameled container on fire and wait until it boils. After that, remove the fire to a minimum and incubate for another 10 minutes. When the broth cools down, filter it and add cold boiled water to the original volume. Rinse the throat with a warm broth three times a day until the painful symptoms disappear.
Decoction at high temperature
In the season of respiratory diseases, accompanied by high fever and body aches, such a decoction is prepared from a medicinal herb.
Procedure:
- Take one tablespoon of fresh or dried herb.
- Pour raw materials 180 ml of hot milk (preferably homemade).
- Maintain the composition in a water bath for half an hour.
- Cool to room temperature.
Traditional healers recommend drinking such a drug three times a day, 30 minutes before eating. In addition to the antipyretic effect, oxalis stimulates the immune system in a person to fight an infectious disease and strengthens the general condition of the body.
Tincture for diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract
In case of violations of the liver and kidneys, a tincture of medicinal acid is prepared. You will need dry raw materials, a tablespoon of which is poured into 400 ml of hot water and brought to a boil over low heat. After that, they put it in a water bath - it is important that the dishes in which the drink is prepared are enameled. After that, it is kept for 15 minutes and filtered through a gauze folded in several layers. Drink half a cup three times a day while eating.
Tincture for the treatment of liver and kidneys is also prepared with alcohol. 50 grams of dried leaves are poured over 200 ml of good quality vodka. Insist for several weeks in a dark place. Take a teaspoon before meals three times a day.
Tincture for compresses for rheumatism and bruises
The tincture described in the previous paragraph is also used not only internally, but also externally. Its use is advisable for rheumatism and bruises. A cloth or piece of gauze is moistened in it and applied to the affected area. Top with a piece of plastic wrap and a warm scarf or shawl. Stand for about half an hour.
It is advisable to do this procedure before bedtime, when you no longer need to go out.
Juice with honey for diarrhea and inflammatory processes
If inflammatory processes have arisen in the intestines, a person has been poisoned by low-quality products, or prolonged use of antibiotics has caused disturbances in the microflora, juice is prepared from acid sour and mixed with a beekeeping product.
Squeeze juice from fresh grass and mix it with honey in a ratio of 1 to 1. This home remedy is drunk on a tablespoon several times a day. This drug helps restore microflora and eliminates diarrhea in a short time.
Cooking applications
Not only traditional medicine has appreciated the beneficial properties of this plant. It was also used in culinary dishes.
Sour puree
For the preparation of vitamin dressing for soups and main courses, you will need fresh sour leaves. They are collected from young plants, washed under running water and laid out on a kitchen towel to dry out. After that, grind them in mashed potatoes using a meat grinder, add salt to the resulting puree and put them in sterile jars. You need to store such a workpiece only in the refrigerator. Also, as an option, mashed potatoes are packaged in portions and frozen so that one part is enough for cooking.
Green cabbage soup with sour
Oxalis becomes an alternative to sorrel in spring. Ingredient set for green cabbage soup looks like this:
- potato tubers 60 grams;
- 50 g of sour grass;
- half a boiled egg;
- one small onion;
- 300 g of chicken broth (can be replaced with ordinary water);
- a tablespoon of butter;
- 10-15 ml sour cream;
- salt and spices are added to your taste.
Bring the pre-cooked broth to a boil. Potatoes cut into medium cubes are dipped into it and boiled for about 15 minutes. In a skillet, separately in butter, fry the finely chopped onion until golden brown and add to the cabbage soup. Next, finely chopped sour. A few minutes before cooking, salt and add your favorite spices. Before serving, sprinkle with finely chopped egg, put sour cream on a plate.
Product consumption is indicated for one serving of green cabbage soup.
Contraindications to the use of herbs and their harm
Before using the herb for food or preparing home remedies from it, they get acquainted with the contraindications of acid. There are cases when the use of the plant will harm the human body. These points include:
- arthrosis and arthritis;
- gout;
- chronic diseases of the urinary tract;
- childhood;
- pregnancy.
In order not to harm your health, before using the herb, be sure to consult with your doctor.
