Alokaziya or arma is a beautiful evergreen ornamental plant. It is decorated with large leaves, they are green and motley colored.
Among lovers of domestic plants, the plant is called "shamrock"he can reach heights of up to two meters.
Alocasia is popular because of its healing properties, and it also has a detriment.
Benefit
The benefits of plants due to its unique chemical composition. It contains:
- flavonoids;
- coumarins;
- alkaloids;
- tannins;
- saponins;
- cardiac glycosides.
Armagh strengthens the immune system, tincture of it is used for rheumatism, thrombophlebitis, for some skin diseases, in particular, there are recipes for the treatment of psoriasis.
She found use in the fight against hemorrhoids, allergies, gout, tuberculosis, mastopathy.
In Chinese medicine, Alocasia is used to get rid of a toothache. There, it is actively used to treat cancerous tumors.
Attention! Plant recipes are not used instead of the treatment prescribed by the attending physician, but only along with the main course.
For therapeutic purposes, take the leaves that are already tend to die. To prevent fresh juice from getting into your hands, the leaves are cut off in gloves. This requirement is imposed on the processing of raw materials.
Attention! Fresh Alocasia do not apply for medical recipes, it is made of tinctures on alcohol, compresses, make ointments.
Below are photos of Alokaziy Krupnokorniy therapeutic:
Harm
Despite the high therapeutic properties of Alokaziya, its composition has not been thoroughly studied. The Altai State University conducted a series of studies in which it was revealed that the variety Alokaziya Krupnokorneva contains mercury and some poisons.
Scientific medicine does not accept treatment with Alocasia, especially its ingestion is not recommended. At the plant juice high toxicitytherefore, if the dosage is exceeded, poisoning is possible.
Ointments based on it can cause a burn, it depends on the individual sensitivity of the skin. To avoid such a reaction, it is necessary to put a portion of the ointment on the elbow bend before use. The inflammatory process and redness will indicate the impossibility of using Armagha for treatment.
Also used for medicinal purposes: Chili Pepper, Caucasian Azalea, Acacia, Sansevieria, Eonium, Euphorbia Pallas, Agave, Kalanchoe, Aloe Vera, Aloe and some others.
Conclusion
So, despite the high beneficial properties of Alocasia, it should be used with caution, since high risk of poisoning when ingested and burned for outdoor use.
Since Alokaziya poisonous, it is better to use medicines out of it, and first consult with your doctor.
