A series of tripartite – Bidens tripartite L.

Annual herb up to 50-80 cm, families slozhnotsvetnыh (Combined). It grows in almost all regions of the European part of Russia (except the Far North), and Western Siberia, in Central Asia and the Far East. For medical purposes harvest the grass succession.

The chemical composition of succession

The herb contains essential oil series, tannins and bitter substances, vitamin C, carotene, flavonoidы, pigments, minerals (in particular, manganese).

Pharmacological properties series

Grass series has diuretic properties and sweatshops, improves digestion, normalize the disturbed metabolism. In the study of qualitative composition of tannins found, As for 66 % their weight falls on polyphenols - simple in its structure representatives of tannins. Polyphenols have a more pronounced bactericidal effect compared to less active in this regard, such molecules tannins tannin.

Medicinal properties series preparations to some extent, apparently, caused by the presence of ascorbic acid and manganese, which are important in physiological transformations of matter. Manganese ions as part of enzyme systems affect the processes of hematopoiesis, blood clotting, the activity of the endocrine glands. Oil extracts of grass succession, contain substantial amounts of water insoluble, but well soluble in fats carotene, It has anti-inflammatory and healing properties too early.

In the experiments on various kinds of laboratory animals, that infusion with intravenous succession has sedative properties, lowers blood pressure, increases the amplitude of heart contractions, some smooth muscle increases the reduction of.

Application of succession in medicine

A series of Trifid refers to the ancient folk medicines. Under the name of scrofulous grass it is widely used for the treatment of scrofula, gout, boils, diathesis and other diseases, as well as a diuretic and diaphoretic. We use it as a tincture or bath concentrate in pediatric practice.

As a succession of grass improves metabolism, it is used at present in various diathesis, accompanied by urticarial rash, when scrofula, neurodermatitis and seboreyiyh lesions scalp. For external use a series dries the wound surface and promotes faster healing of skin lesions.

A mixture of grass succession and leaves cranberries are appointed as collecting, improve metabolism for abrasions, eczema. Take on the 1 tablespoon chopped herbs and cranberry series sheet, medicinal raw materials are mixed and poured two cups of boiling water, infused for 45-60 minutes, strain through cheesecloth and take 1/4 cup 3-4 times a day for half an hour before a meal.

For the treatment of psoriasis patients use alcohol extract of bur beggar-ticks, prepared from the aerial parts of the plant by percolation on 70 % ethanol, or ointment, containing plant extract.

In a clinical study of the extract and the ointment of the series were marked by anti-inflammatory properties, and the ability of drugs to stimulate the succession function of the adrenal cortex.

The liquid alcohol extract of succession prescribed by 20 drops 3 times a day before meals. Simultaneously ointment, prepared from the thick extract of the plant on the basis of petrolatum-lanolin, rubbed into the affected area of ​​the skin 1 once a day. The best results were observed in patients with psoriasis using the ointment 2,5 % Extract content. By the end of the 1st week of treatment in patients with decreased skin peeling, observed flattening and blanching psoriatic plaques. By the end of the 2nd week series of extracts taken orally stopped and continued only ointment therapy. During the course of treatment, the patients did not show any complaints. A side effect of the extract on the succession of the patient's body is not found.

Grass series as a tincture is sometimes used as a vitamin remedy for lung diseases, ulcerative processes in the skin and ulcerative colitis.

Contraindications to the appointment of a succession of drugs is not installed.

Formulations, Dosing and dose regimens series

Available briquettes grass succession in the form of rectangular tiles weight 75 g, divisible by 10 Dolek. One slice pour a glass of boiling water, infused for 10 m, filter. To take a bath 1 glass. Inside take on 1 a tablespoon in the morning and evening.

Infusion of grass succession: 10 g (3 tablespoons) raw material is placed in an enamel bowl, Pour 200 ml (1 glass) hot boiled water, heated in a boiling water bath 15 m, cooled at room temperature 45 m, filter, wring, topped up with water to 200 ml. Take 1 / 2-1 / 3 cup 2-3 times daily after meals as an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic agent. The prepared infusion stored in a cool place no more than 2 Nights.

Grass stored in dry, cool place.