Campion - general description
Campion (spring adonis) is a herbaceous plant belonging to the ranunculaceae family. Usually the height of adonis does not exceed half a meter, at first the plant is at all 20-30 centimeters.
Campion has lush green leaves, bright yellow flowers concentrate on the tops of the stems and can reach 4 centimeters in diameter. The flowering time of the plant is about 1-1.5 months, traditionally this period falls on May - early June.
Campion - species and places of growth
Gradually, the sunflower on the planet is becoming smaller, it is quite difficult to take root if planted artificially, but, at the same time, in the wild it can grow in one place for several decades.
Adonis is most widespread in the Crimean peninsula, the Caucasus, in Western Siberia, in some areas of Central Asia and central Europe. Most often, adonis can be found on the edges of the forest and hills.
As for the varieties of the plant, then in Europe you can find more than two dozen of its species
Campion - medicinal properties
Campion is used by professional pharmacists, folk healers, plant components are an excellent prophylactic and medicine in the fight against chronic heart failure, circulatory disorders, coronary heart disease, vascular dystonia, neurosis, epilepsy, exhaustion of the nervous system.
Adonis helps with bronchitis, tuberculosis, cystitis (used as a diuretic and pain medication). Campion dilates the vessels of the brain and kidneys; for the first time in medicine, the famous doctor Botkin began to use the plant.
Campion - dosage forms
For the treatment and prevention of various diseases, folk healers collect the stems and shoots of the plant. Adonis is cut and dried in the fresh air (an ideal option is a darkened room). The correct harvested plant can be used for three years and its beneficial properties during this period will not lose their strength.
Campion - recipes
Quite often you can hear that the infusion of adonis helps in the fight against various diseases, it is prepared as follows: 1 tablespoon of crushed plant stems should be poured with 1 glass of boiling water, let it brew for 30 minutes, strain the infusion. The drug should be taken 1 teaspoon three times a day.
The recipe is relevant for diseases of the kidneys, prostatitis, cystitis, coronary heart disease, vegetovascular dystonia, etc. In these cases, topical and special herbal preparations, which include adonis. Typically, herbs such as oregano, marshmallow, valerian, cyanosis, chicory, heather, lemon balm and peppermint are added to adonis.
Campion - contraindications
The abuse of adonis can lead to negative consequences for the body, in particular, cause disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, palpitations, slow heart rate, dilated pupils, drowsiness, cramps and even collapse.
In the event that a patient has a side effect, a laxative should be taken and the poison removed from the body. A cup of strong black coffee or a glass of red wine will help relieve a difficult condition.
Campion is strictly contraindicated for people who often have a strong heartbeat, high blood pressure, neurosis. In no case should you take an infusion of adonis to pregnant women, as this can lead to miscarriage or premature birth. The plant is also dangerous for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
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