Elm grabber is known for its healing properties and is widely used in medicine. The article describes the general characteristics of this tree and cases of its use in traditional and traditional medicine. Also, the attention of readers provides information on how to procure medical raw materials.
Plant description
Elm grabber - This is a perennial tree, common in Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus. The maximum can reach 25 meters in height and grows to 300 years. A small tree blooms in early spring with small yellow-green flowers growing in pairs. Subsequently, at the place of flowering, elm fruits are formed, represented by lionfish with membranes containing a small nutlet inside. The tree has long branches, densely dotted with foliage. An elm leaf is easily recognizable for its sharp-like, uneven shape.
Did you know? Elm is a very ancient plant: its history goes back about 40 million years!
Chemical composition
The chemical composition of this tree is represented by a wide range of substances. Catechins, leucoanthocyanidins, triterpenoids, tannins, steroids and phenol carboxylic acids are present in the cortex. Foliage is rich in vitamin C, flavonoids and phenol carboxylic acids.
What is useful elm
Medicines, which include elm grab leaves, have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing and diuretic effects. The spectrum of application of elm in medicine is extensive, it is used to treat joints, skin diseases, syphilis, gastrointestinal diseases, as well as to normalize the metabolism, the cardiovascular system and the thyroid gland.
Did you know? Elm wood has an amazing resistance to moisture and decay. They learned how to use this property in medieval Europe — they removed the core from the elm trunks and laid them as water pipes.
Use in traditional medicine
The healing properties of elm are used in both traditional and traditional medicine. On its basis, medicinal decoctions, infusions, tea and even baths are made. 
Decoction
Elm Root and Bark used for the preparation of decoction, used as a lotion for eczema and purulent wounds, as well as for the treatment of syphilis. A decoction of the root is considered effective for the fight against cancer. For its preparation, the bark or roots are poured with boiling water and slightly boiled. Then give time to infuse, to reduce in volume by half. However, the decoction is too strong, so water is added to the original amount. The broth is filtered for subsequent reception no more than twice a day, the maximum dosage of broth - one tablespoon.
When eczema is also used enoteru, euphorbia, purslane, sunberry, dodder, blueberry, recruit colony, pumpkin, monardo, purple stonecrop.
Tea
Tea, infused on the barkIt is used in the treatment of tonsillitis and tonsillitis. To prepare one portion of boiling water pour 10 g of bark and insist for 5 minutes. You can drink and preferably with honey. When pronounced tonsillitis tea is taken not only inside, but also used for gargling. This mixture is well rinsed pustules formed due to the disease on the back of the throat.
In case of sore throat, acidic, garlic, mountain ash, tincture of propolis, corkberry, physalis, bay leaf, raspberry are used.
Infusion
Infusion is used for constipation as a laxative and make compresses from it. To prepare the infusion is mainly used dried leaveswhich need to be filled with water and hold for a little on the fire, but do not boil. Then the mixture is infused for about an hour and filtered.
When constipation helps rowan red, cherry plum, apricot, echinacea, viburnum, spinach, hollywood mahonia, nasturtium, beets.
Healing baths
In folk medicine are widespread healing elm baths. They are used to treat skin diseases, for example, scrofs, scabies, rashes, etc. The patient needs to be watered with a medical mixture or fully dipped into the mixture. Local baths are effective for the treatment of hemorrhoids, respectively, this requires a certain time to sit in a small bowl filled with a solution.
Important! Self-medication does not always benefit the person. The recommendation of the physician should be paramount in determining treatment.
Are there any contraindications?
Made from elm medicines and medicinal infusions have no contraindications. The exception is cases of an individual allergic reaction in which its use is not recommended.
Preparation and storage of medical raw materials
Elm tree contains certain medicinal properties, for the preservation of which it is necessary to know how to properly prepare raw materials, namely the bark and leaves. Elm bark is pruned from young trees in early spring and laid out in a well-ventilated area until completely dry. The bark of a young tree is distinguished by its smooth surface, while in an adult tree the bark is rough, covered with cracks and grooves. The leaves are harvested at the beginning of summer and dried in the open air in the shade. They can be stored and used for two years.
Important! Freshly harvested foliage can be used as a plantain. It is simply applied to a fresh wound or a wound that does not heal for a long time.Elm grabber deservedly refers to the healing trees with a wide range of useful properties. This is a safe tool that can be used, subject to the recommendations of the attending physician and not exceeding the dosage standards.
