Many flower growers enjoy well-deserved respect beautiful plant- dope. Its large white flowers, which in some varieties can reach 10 cm in diameter, against the background of carved dark green leaves can decorate any, the most sophisticated flower bed. But do not forget that this plant is poisonous. Therefore, before you start growing, it would be a good idea to clarify why the Datura flower is dangerous.
A little history
Datura like ornamental plant has been known for a very long time - the first mention of it in scientific treatises was found in the mid-18th century. In 1753, the work of the famous biologist Carl Linnaeus “Species Plantarum” was published, which described Datura or stramonium. By the way, translated from Latin, this name means “smelly weed”, which is not far from the truth, since dope actually has a rather strong and persistent odor.
Around the same time, it became known about unusual medical properties plants. In the extensive treatise " General history Affairs of New Spain”, the famous traveler of that era, Bernardino de Sahagún, spoke about the healing experience of the Aztecs, who actively used Datura as a poisonous and hallucinogenic agent. The author pointed out that if you take the juice, leaves or flower of Datura, even in small quantities, this will lead to rapid heartbeat and the occurrence of various symptoms that become the cause of inappropriate human behavior.
Nowadays, in almost every publication about medicinal plants one can find quite detailed information– photo and why the Datura flower is dangerous. In the Russian language, Datura also has many, so to speak, folk names, but in almost every one of them there is a hint of the hallucinogenic properties of the plant. Here are just a few examples: divtree, stupefying grass, foolish weed, crazy grass, stupefying potion, cocklebur.
Poisonous properties
The toxic properties of the plant are explained by the presence of high concentrations of alkaloids in them. Moreover, it is characteristic that the effect on the body of the alkaloids that make up the leaves and seeds of dope is so unique that scientists classify them into a separate group called stramonins.
The effect of stramonins is similar in symptoms to the consequences of taking atropine-containing drugs. First of all, they affect smooth muscles, having a strong antispasmodic effect on it. In addition, intraocular pressure increases, causing a person's pupils to dilate and may experience serious headaches, as well as temporary vision problems.
Another consequence of plant parts entering the human body is paralysis of accommodation and rapid heartbeat. This is what becomes main reason increased excitability and inappropriate behavior.
What else is dangerous about the Datura flower is that substances contained in dope leaves can cause disruption of glandular secretion. The result of such changes is severe thirst and dry mouth. In this case, drinking water does not help, and sometimes, on the contrary, aggravates the problem, since any liquid in this state is perceived by the victim as having a disgusting taste.
But with excitability nervous system As a result of taking Datura, not everything is so simple. The fact is that among the alkaloids it contains, hyoscyamine and scopolamine predominate. The first promotes increased excitability, while the second, on the contrary, has a calming effect. Therefore, sometimes the result of consuming seeds or leaves can be a coma, which without appropriate medical care can be fatal.
It should be understood that poisoning or any other Negative consequences caused precisely by the improper use of the healing properties of dope. In fact, this plant is a medicinal plant., and is widely used in folk medicine and herbal medicine. For example, Datura leaf is necessarily present in most classic anti-asthmatic herbal preparations.
First aid
Since poisoning can be very serious, and their consequences are very protracted, it is not enough just to know how dangerous the Datura flower is. It would also be a good idea to learn the basics of first aid. First of all, it is necessary to take measures to cleanse the stomach. Washing with solutions of oxidizing agents, for example, low concentrations of potassium permanganate, helps a lot.
Parents should be especially careful. The beautiful appearance of the flower invariably attracts the attention of curious children., and its unusual smell provokes young explorers of the world to try the fruits or seeds from them. Therefore, if you have this plant in your house or yard, it is better to immediately show your children a photo and explain why the Datura flower is dangerous. This will help avoid unpleasant consequences in the future.
This plant has been known since ancient times under the names of stupor grass, crazy grass, div tree, sorcerers' grass, stinking dope, prickly apples, fool's potion, etc. Although in medicine the most popular name is datura vulgare. We will look at the photo and description of this plant in this article.
Appearance
This is incredibly beautiful annual plant. It reaches a height of 1 meter, but sometimes grows higher. The plant has datura common root rod-shaped, wide, spindle-shaped, has a large number of branches. Its stem is branched, erect, and hollow inside. The branches are covered with small fluff. The leaves are toothed, large, notched, pointed, petiolate, ovate. Five petal flowers white reach a length of 10 centimeters and always grow one at a time. They remind appearance bell and have an unpleasant and strong aroma which is intoxicating. The fruits of the Datura herb are a small oval box, densely covered with thorns. It contains up to eight hundred round, black, flattened seeds.
Place of growth
Datura vulgaris, photos of which are given in this article, despite its beauty, is common in natural conditions like a weed. It usually grows along roadsides, in vacant lots, river banks, landfills, in gardens and orchards, near houses. Habitat - Central Asia, European part Russia, Georgia, Caucasus, Ukraine, Crimea, Far East and Western Siberia. Datura prefers loose soil, enriched with nitrogen, as well as a warm climate, although it also tolerates drought well.
Plant composition
A full description of the plant Datura vulgaris is impossible without mentioning what useful elements it contains. It includes:
- potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium;
- vitamin C;
- oleic, linoleic, stearic, palmitic and other acids;
- copper, fluorine, zinc;
- essential oil;
- tannins;
- carotene;
- fatty oil;
- protein, etc.;
- alkaloids (hyoscyamine, atropine, daurine, scopolamine, etc.).
Pharmacological properties
Since the plant contains hyoscyamine, it:
- has a bronchodilator effect;
- helps block activity in human body cholinergic systems;
- reduces the secretion of salivary, gastric and sweat glands;
- tones well respiratory system;
- reduces overall muscle tone.
The herb Datura can be found in almost any pharmacy. It is actively used as various extracts and tinctures.
Use in agriculture
The herb is actively used in the form of an insecticidal preparation necessary in agriculture to combat various pests. It can get rid of hawthorn caterpillars, herbivorous bugs and ticks. Fresh leaves the plants are added to the feed of piglets to increase fat in the meat, and Datura tincture is used for animal convulsions.
Medicinal properties
Despite the dangers when using a high dose, the health properties of Datura are very beneficial. The plant has calming, antispasmodic, analgesic properties.
It reduces intestinal secretion, and also slows down digestive processes, cures diseases of the biliary tract and gastrointestinal tract. Stomach colic goes away very quickly. Helps with colon diseases and uterine prolapse.
Datura vulgare (see photo in the article) expands bronchial muscles, relaxes, cures diseases of the lymph nodes, convulsive cough and asthma, diseases of the upper respiratory tract. To relieve symptoms of asthma, the leaves of the herb are used in the form of smoking. It is used for epilepsy, shortness of breath, hiccups, and spasms. In case of inflammation of the mouth and throat, or toothache, rinse with a decoction.
Tinctures are created for stress, sleep disorders, nervous system, mental illness, neurasthenia, and motion sickness. Datura easily treats speech disorders and seizures. For bruises, rheumatism and eczema, compresses and baths using the plant are recommended. For all kinds of eye inflammation, make light lotions from a decoction of herbs.
Datura vulgaris in the intimate area helps with painful tension in the penis and increased sexual excitability. In addition, it must be used for inflammation of the genital organs and ovaries, mastitis and mastopathy. It is also used as a traditional medicine for whooping cough.
It can be given in microscopic quantities to children at least 6 years old. However, the symptoms for its use are the same as in adults.
Usage
Made from Datura vulgare alcohol tinctures and powder.
The powder is made from dried leaves. It is used in the treatment of convulsive cough and severe shortness of breath. To do this, the powder is taken orally in small doses three times a day. If a patient with bronchial asthma has an advanced condition, sometimes they are allowed to breathe the smoke of scorched leaves.
Decoctions and tinctures of Datura vulgare can be used externally. Boil a glass of boiling water and a spoonful of dry leaves for a minute. Then let it sit for half an hour and you can use it. Add a spoonful of the resulting infusion to half a glass of water and use it in the form of lotions.
For epileptic seizures, convulsions and mental disorders, an infusion of the herb is used. It's made from a glass hot water and a teaspoon of seeds of this plant, then insist for half an hour. This infusion is used internally, one teaspoon at a time. It is also prescribed for stomach cancer to relieve pain.
Its tincture is incredibly useful for hemorrhoids. In this case, warm sitz baths are prepared. You need to pour 20 grams of dry dope into a glass of hot water and leave for one hour. Next you need to dilute in ten liters of warm boiled water.
Datura vulgaris has found wide application in cosmetology. With it you can get rid of various areas body from unwanted hair. To do this, you need to take 150 g of dry raw materials, pour one liter of boiling water over them, then boil until a homogeneous mass appears. As soon as the broth has cooled, spread it on required areas skin. This product has a very long shelf life, but it does not lose its healing properties.
The decoction is also used for douching and enemas. To create it, take half a liter of water and a spoonful of dry crushed leaves and cook for 5 minutes over low heat. Ready product stand for about twenty minutes, then filter and consume once a day for three weeks.
The plant is poisonous, therefore, any changes in the body must be carefully studied. If you feel unwell, you should immediately stop using it and consult a doctor.
Per day for a person, a single dose is 0.2 g, daily - 0.6 g.
Datura oil
The oil is obtained from the seeds of Datura vulgare. The main use is to eliminate unwanted body hair. When oil gets into the hair follicle, it destroys it from the inside. Consequently, no more hair will grow in this area treated with the product. The drug is applied in this way: first you should do epilation, after which you need to take a little oil in your palm and apply it in a thin layer on the newly exposed bulbs and pores.
The oil of the plant is also used in removing fecal stones from the intestines and from gall bladder stones. It normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and also improves intestinal motility. In addition, the oil has a calming substance, due to which it effectively helps with stress.
It is used externally for burns, radiculitis, eczema and arthritis.
Growing Datura
Nowadays, many gardeners grow this plant because it is unpretentious and its flowering lasts for a long time. The soil for its cultivation should be prepared in advance. You need to add humus, soil and sand from the garden. It should be prepared in the fall. Spring is the time to plant seedlings and sow seeds. It is advisable to sow in small plastic containers, where fresh water was poured in advance autumn soil and peat. After 10 days, the first shoots appear.
Next, a manganese solution should be poured into the tray in which the grass seedlings will be located. This tool protects seedlings from fungal infection. Seedlings should be watered regularly, but not allowed to stagnate. In summer, you can plant dope seedlings in the ground, keeping a distance of one meter between plants. Datura, after it grows, takes up a lot of space. It has spreading branches and is very tall. In order for the plant to develop and grow well, it should be replanted in loose soil every spring.
Datura care
To plant dope, the place should be not very sunny and light, but protected from the wind. The flowering of a given plant depends on the quality of water used for irrigation. It is advisable to water the dope with hard water; however, if it is not available, then you can use plain soft water. Although in this case it is necessary to water the dope with lime milk once a season.
In summer and spring, the grass grows very actively, therefore, at this time it needs to trim previously faded flowers and water 2 times a day. In this case, it is necessary to stock up on seeds, which must be collected from the fruits remaining at the site of the first flowers. To avoid shedding of seeds, you should put special bags on the fruit-box.
Grass pests do not like moisture, therefore, the plant must be sprayed plain water. Sometimes it is sprayed with a solution of pyrethrum.
Blank
As medicine Not the whole plant is harvested, but only its seeds and leaves. The leaves of the grass are collected in dry weather, because when moisture gets on them, they quickly darken when picked. Then they are dried in ovens at 40 °C. In addition, the leaves can be collected when the seeds are ripe, in which case they are dried in dark, drafty places.
The drying process is completed when the prepared raw material breaks easily. Remember to wash your hands well when handling this herb as it is highly toxic. The prepared raw materials can be used for two years medicinal purposes.
Poisoning
Datura common - poisonous plant, it should be handled with care, otherwise there is a risk of poisoning. The possibility of this arises when the seeds are used for food.
Signs of poisoning:
- incoherence of speech;
- dry mouth;
- bloody diarrhea;
- vomiting and nausea;
- difficulty swallowing;
- headache;
- dilated pupils;
- photophobia;
- red and dry skin;
- inability to normally see a nearby object, short-term loss of vision;
- deterioration of short-term memory;
- hallucinations and delusions;
- uncontrollable laughter;
- tachycardia.
In severe cases, there is a complete loss of orientation, increased temperature and sudden agitation, convulsions and shortness of breath, decreased blood pressure and blue discoloration of the mucous membrane. A coma and loss of consciousness are likely to occur. Sometimes, due to vascular insufficiency and paralysis of the respiratory system, death may occur.
If symptoms of poisoning appear, call immediately ambulance. For first aid, it is necessary to artificially induce vomiting, as well as perform intestinal lavage. You can drink charcoal later.
This effect of poisoning can last up to two weeks. The consequences may be swelling of the legs, forearms and face.
Contraindications
The use of Datura is contraindicated for glaucoma. In the absence of this disease, you should first consult a doctor, since the plant is poisonous and can harm the body. You should not consume more than prescribed, as this risks serious poisoning.
Datura vulgaris (another name for stinking datura) can grow on both personal plot, and in the garden. This plant reaches a height of about one meter. Datura - the herb has enough bad smell, but its flowers have a sweet smell, which when inhaled makes your head stupefy. This grass blooms from June to August.
The fruits of Datura are an egg-shaped green capsule with sharp spines, in the middle of which there is a great amount seeds Thanks to the tap root, it can be easily pulled out of the soil. You can often find Datura vulgaris on garbage heaps and along roads. If you want to use it healing properties, remember - dope is very poisonous, as it absorbs a lot of nitrates, so do not self-medicate, but contact an experienced specialist.
Mexico and North America are considered the homeland of Datura vulgare. In the Middle Ages, the plant was brought to Russia and Germany, where it became widespread in the preparation of “magic potions” and various magical rituals. IN modern medicine Datura is used to treat whooping cough and asthmatic attacks.
Features of the plant's effect on the human body
A long time ago, people paid attention to the amazing effect of dope on human consciousness. In ancient India it was widely used as a hallucinogenic substance, and in Austria it was considered a strong drug.
The entire plant was thrown onto hot coals and poisonous smoke was inhaled, which resulted in drug intoxication.
Blank
Not the entire plant is harvested as a medicine, but only its leaves and seeds. Datura leaves are collected only in dry weather, since when moisture gets on them, they quickly darken when picked. Then they are dried in special ovens at a temperature of +40C. Also, the leaves can be collected during the ripening of the seeds, in which case they are dried in drafts, in dark places.
The drying process is stopped when the prepared raw material breaks easily. Remember, wash your hands well when working with Datura, as the herb is very toxic. The harvested raw materials can be used for medicinal purposes for two years.
Datura common contains alkaloids: atropine, histamine, daturin and others. The leaves and seeds contain essential and fatty oils, as well as tannins.
Application in agriculture
Datura grass is widely used as an insecticidal drug for pest control in agriculture. It is able to get rid of hawthorn caterpillars, cabbage moths, ticks and herbivorous bugs. The plant's raw leaves are often added to pig feed to increase fat in the meat, and Datura tincture is used to treat livestock cramps.
Pharmacological properties
Since Datura vulgaris contains hyoscyamine, the plant promotes:
- blocking the activity of choline-reactive systems of the human body;
- has a bronchodilator effect;
- actively tones the respiratory system;
- reduces the secretion of sweat, gastric and salivary glands;
- reduces muscle tone.
Datura vulgaris is used as tinctures and various extracts.
Use in traditional medicine
Besides pharmacological properties herbs, Datura has an antiseptic and calming effect. With its help you can cure a number of diseases of the respiratory system:
- bronchitis;
- bronchial asthma;
- whooping cough;
- diseases that are accompanied by muscle spasms.
Along with others medicinal herbs, Datura vulgaris is widely used in the treatment of diseases such as:
- stomach ulcer;
- duodenal ulcer;
- spastic constipation;
- colitis;
- bradycardia.
Modern research in the field of oncological diseases has revealed positive dynamics in the treatment of malignant tumors of the stomach with the use of the herb Datura and Adonis.
Application
From medicinal plant Datura ordinary is made into powder and alcohol tinctures.
The powder is made from dried leaves and used in the treatment of severe shortness of breath and convulsive cough. To do this, take the powder orally 3 times a day, in very small doses (at the tip of a knife). If the condition of a patient with bronchial asthma is advanced, in such cases they are allowed to breathe the smoke of burnt leaves.
For mental disorders, convulsions and epileptic seizures use an infusion of Datura vulgare. It is brewed from 200 ml of hot water and 1 teaspoon of plant seeds, after which it is infused for half an hour. This infusion is taken orally, one teaspoon at a time. The same infusion is also prescribed to relieve pain from stomach cancer.
Tincture and decoctions of Datura vulgare can be used externally. For this, a glass of boiling water and 1 tsp. Boil dry leaves for one minute. Then leave for 30 minutes and you can use it. For half a glass of water you need to add 1 tsp. the resulting infusion and use as lotions.
The tincture is very useful for hemorrhoids. To do this, prepare warm sitz baths. You need to pour 20 grams of dry dope raw material with a glass of boiling water and leave for an hour. Then dilute in 10 liters of boiled warm water.
Datura vulgaris has found wide application in cosmetology. He helps get rid of unwanted hair on certain areas of the body. To do this, take 150 grams of dry raw material and pour one liter of hot water, after which it is boiled until a homogeneous mass is formed. After the decoction has cooled, spread it on required areas skin. The shelf life is quite long, but it does not lose its healing properties.
Herbal decoction also used for enemas and douching.
To prepare it, take 0.5 liters of water and 1 tsp. crushed dry leaves, cook for 5 minutes over very low heat. The broth is left to sit for about 20 minutes, then filtered and used once a day for 3 weeks.
Attention! The plant is very poisonous, so you should carefully study the slightest changes in the body. If you feel unwell, it is recommended to immediately stop using and consult a doctor.
A single dose per day for an adult is 0.2 g, daily – 0.6 g.
Side effects
At first glance, it is not so easy to get poisoned with datura. But thanks wide application in the treatment of many ailments, not all patients adhere to the required dosages, as a result of which poisoning occurs. There are cases where the herb is used as a hallucinogenic drug - smoked or simply inhaled smoke from burning leaves. In such cases, poisoning may also occur.
Main symptoms of poisoning:
- sore throat;
- severe excitability;
- vomiting, nausea;
- dilated pupils of the eyes;
- dryness of the oral mucosa;
- the appearance of hallucinations;
- paralysis of some parts of the body.
When the first signs appear, immediately seek help medical care. Symptoms can appear within the first 10 minutes or after 15 hours. After treatment, the pupils may remain dilated for more than a week.
Datura stramonium L.
Very poisonous!
Family - Solanaceae - Solanaceae.
The parts used are leaves and seeds.
Popular names: water drunk, crazy potion, stupefying grass, crazy grass.
Pharmacy name - Datura leaves - Stramonii folium (formerly - Folia Stramonii), dope seeds - Stramonii semen (formerly: Semen Stramonii).
Botanical description
Datura vulgare is an annual, extremely fast growing plant reaches more than 1 m in height on good soil. It has a taproot and a forked stem.
The leaves are ovate, short-petiolate, notched-toothed.
In places of branching, single large, white flowers sit on stalks. The large funnel-shaped white corolla is formed by 5 fused pointed petals. The calyx is 5-toothed, slightly swollen at the base. Large spiny fruits, spherical or ovoid. They open with four valves and contain small black seeds.
It blooms from June to October, the seeds ripen from August, the flowers bloom in the evening and quickly fade. The entire plant is very poisonous.
It grows in damp places, in wastelands, waste places, near houses, near fences, less often as a weed. Found in single specimens and sometimes in small clusters.
Datura is native to Mexico and eastern North America.
Collection and preparation
Leaves are collected in dry weather from the beginning of flowering to autumn frosts. Dry in attics, under sheds or in rooms with good ventilation, spreading it in a thin layer on paper or burlap and stirring frequently. Can be dried in dryers at a temperature not exceeding 40 C. Dry leaves have an unpleasant specific odor and a bittersweet taste. Store in dry, well-ventilated areas. Shelf life up to 2 years.
Active ingredients
The plant contains alkaloids (0.37%), tannins (1.7%), essential oil (0.04%), as well as hyoscyamine, atropine and a little scopolamine.
Use in homeopathy
Homeopathy uses its tincture Datura, prepared from fresh flowers of plants collected at the beginning of flowering, for extreme states of nervous excitement in a dilution of D6 (sometimes from D 1), as well as for whooping cough, asthma and various neuralgia.
Healing effect and application
Apart from smoking powder and anti-asthmatic cigarettes, Datura leaves are used only in “processed” form - as tincture and extract. A tincture is also prepared from the seeds, which is integral part anti-asthma drops. Under no circumstances should you treat yourself with dope, since all its parts are very poisonous!
Datura preparations in the form of a collection are used as an anti-asthmatic agent for spastic bronchitis, convulsive cough.
Datura came to Germany, according to reliable information, for the first time at the end of the 16th century from the south of Russia. The Viennese court physician A. von Storck (1731-1808) introduced it into medical practice. In those days, they made drinks from Datura, made rubbings and “magic potions.”
Contraindications
A very poisonous plant, do not take it internally. Poisoning is manifested by a sore throat, agitation, and the appearance of paralysis.
An annual plant of the Solanaceae family.
It is found on loose, moist soils near homes, in fields, along slopes and ravines. It grows in Ukraine, in particular Crimea, the Caucasus, and western Siberia.
Popularly, there are other names for the herb such as: drunken cucumbers, kings, stupefying grass, thistle, bad drunk, etc.
The plant sometimes causes very strong hallucinations. Since ancient times in India, shamans have used it for their ritual. In ancient times, in some countries, grass was used as a narcotic substance.
Description: Although Datura is native to Asia, it is well adapted to the climate of Central and of Eastern Europe. Grown in gardens as an ornamental plant. Has a highly developed root system. The tap root is white and powerful. The height of the flower reaches 120 cm. The stem is straight and large leaves having an unpleasant odor. The flower itself is considered poisonous.
The leaves of Datura are pointed at the end, ovoid in shape, narrowed at the petiole, dark green on the front side, lighter on the underside.
Datura has large single flowers of white, or purple, funnel shape. Flowers appear from June to September and have an unpleasant odor (especially at night). Flowers reach 12 mm in length.
The fruit is in the form of a round, erect capsule, which is covered with sharp spines up to 1 cm long. One box contains more than 500 seeds.
The seeds are matte black, slightly flattened, and large.
Datura is propagated by seeds.
Sowing period - early spring, the seed ripening period is from June to October.
The common datura blooms: June - September.
Datura common: planting and care
Datura - (another name for the flower) is easily grown from seeds. In any garden store you can find seeds. Germination is almost 100%, but the first shoots appear no earlier than a month later.
Seed preparation: First, for several days, the seeds are soaked in a growth stimulator, or in regular cold water, this will soften the hard, dense skin that covers the seeds.
You can use zip bags. Pour some water, place the seeds and wait for them to pierce, then you can safely plant them in the ground.
Seeds are sown in the ground in mid-May. But for quick flowering, seedlings are used.
Growing seedlings: The seeds are sown in bowls, after 3 weeks, the first shoots should appear, after some time they are planted in separate containers.
The seeds are sown on the surface, lightly sprinkled with soil up to 1 cm on top. It is necessary to water abundantly through a sprayer.
After sowing, the containers are covered with a glass flask and the temperature is maintained at 20 degrees, periodically removing the flask for ventilation.
With the emergence of seedlings, the sprouts are provided with sufficiently strong diffused light and abundant watering.
To avoid diving, only one seed is planted in one pot.
Pinning: With the appearance of the first 2-3 leaves, young shoots need to be pinned. First they are taken out for 1 hour for open air, but after a few days, the time is gradually increased.
After a month, if the night temperature does not drop below +10 degrees, the seedlings can be left outside all night.
Upon reaching 15-20 cm in height and the air temperature is 15-20 degrees, the seedlings are transferred to open ground, planted in 30 cm increments, but buried in the ground root collar it is forbidden.
Soil: Choose nutritious, loose soil; it should conduct air and water well and be rich in organic matter.
Location: On open ground choose a sunny area without drafts and wind, otherwise the branches of the dope tree will break, bend, and the buds will fall off.
Watering: Be especially careful about watering. It should be generous, but don't overdo it. Use soft, settled water.
If the watering regime is violated, the dope will shed its leaves and buds.
Feeding: During the period active growth(flowering), must be applied organic fertilizers: manure, compost 2 times a month.
Medicinal properties of Datura ordinary
The plant is used in pharmacology, for the preparation of herbal preparations. The content of levorotatory alkanoid - hyoscyamine, the medicine affects the smooth muscles of the bronchi, reduces pain in the respiratory tract.
Datura reduces the tone of smooth muscle organs, reduces sweating, reduces the secretion of the pancreas and salivary glands, and reduces the vagal effect on the heart.
The powder is used to prevent respiratory infections, for bronchitis, as an antispasmodic, for wound healing, in cosmetology, and for hemorrhoids.
By chemical composition, the herb contains alkaloids: gustamine, atropine, daturin. From the leaves and seeds, essential oil and various tannins are obtained.
The composition of tobacco products includes dope as one of the means of causing hallucinations.
Independent use is strictly prohibited, the plant is poisonous and should only be used under medical supervision.
The plant is used in folk and traditional medicine at:
- depression,
- nervous attacks (mental breakdowns),
- nervous system disorders
- rheumatism
- whooping cough
- bronchitis (bronchial asthma)
- conjunctivitis
- nymphomania
- bradycardia
- stomach and duodenal ulcers
- spastic constipation
- colitis
The essence of freshly squeezed leaves is used for manic states and triple neuralgia.
The collection of leaves is part of the preparations “Astmatin”, “Astmatol”, which are used for bronchial asthma.
The oil is used for external treatment, and is part of “Saliniment”, “Complex liniment” for neuralgia, rheumatism, inflammation of the joints and muscular rheumatism, arthritis, arthrosis.
From the collection of flowers, decoctions are prepared for epilepsy, cough, and bronchial asthma.
Datura vulgare: use in folk medicine
Alcohol tinctures, decoctions and powder are prepared on the basis of Datura vulgare.
Dried leaves are used to make powder for the treatment of cough and shortness of breath.
On the tip of a spoon (very small dose) 3 times a day, consume the powder orally.
Treatment of bronchial asthma
- With an advanced chronic disease, the patient needs to breathe smoke from burnt leaves.
- 2 tbsp. spoons of crushed leaves, pour a glass of water, place on water bath for 5 minutes, then inhale the vapor through your nose for 20 minutes.
Treatment of mental illness, seizures, epilepsy
Preparation of the infusion: 1 teaspoon of crushed seeds, pour 250 ml. boiling water, cover and let steep for 20 minutes. Take 3 times a day, 1 teaspoon.
For stomach cancer, the infusion helps reduce pain.
For external use
Preparation of the decoction: per glass of water, add 1 tsp. crushed leaves, bring to a boil, let it brew for 30 minutes, then 1 teaspoon of the prepared decoction, diluted with 100 mm of water and used as a lotion for external use for arthritis, arthrosis, eye inflammation, as a rinse for toothache.
A decoction of Datura flowers is taken for epilepsy and angina pectoris.
Treatment of hemorrhoids and uterine prolapse
It is necessary to prepare a warm sitz bath. Chopped dry raw materials 1 tbsp. spoon, pour a glass of boiling water and let it brew for 30-40 minutes. Dilute the concentrate in 10 liters of hot water and take a warm sitz bath 2-3 times a day for up to 10 minutes until the water cools down.
How to get rid of unnecessary hair
Often women develop hair that is unwanted and needs to be removed. To prepare, you need 200 grams of crushed dry raw materials, pour 1 liter of boiling water, put on low heat and stir constantly until a homogeneous mass is formed. Then let the paste cool and apply a thin layer to the desired areas of the skin.
Decoction for enemas and douching
Recipe: 1 teaspoon. dry powder pour 0.5 liters. water, put on low heat and cook for 5 minutes. Remove and let sit for 30 minutes, then strain. Use the decoction once a day for 2 weeks. But consult your doctor first.
Datura oil
The oil is prepared from the seeds of the plant. Used to get rid of unwanted hair. The oil is applied to the surface of the skin, penetrating deep into the hair follicle and destroying it. Before application, it is necessary to epilate when the pores are still open, apply to the surface, otherwise the oil will not get inside the skin.
Superficially used for radiculitis, arthritis, eczema.
Use Datura vulgaris oil internally to remove stones from the gall bladder and intestines (fecal stones). It also acts as a sedative nervous stress and seizures.
Collection and procurement of raw materials
Datura seeds and leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
From the moment of flowering until mid-autumn, the leaves are plucked and dried in dry weather. Wet leaves after rain or with dew quickly darken. In one year you can collect up to 3 or 4 fees.
First, the lower petals are plucked. Dry in a well-ventilated area without direct contact sun rays, or use electric dryer. The temperature during drying should not exceed 40-50 degrees. As soon as the main vein has dried out and breaks down well, the grass is collected and kept in glass jars, or tightly closed bags.
After touching the leaves, be sure to wash your hands well. Shelf life 2 years.
Seeds are collected starting in autumn from ripe fruits. Like the leaves, they are dried and placed in jars for storage.
Contraindications
Due to the toxicity of the flower, any self-medication can lead to overdose and poisoning. Some people deliberately smoke or inhale smoke from burning leaves to achieve hallucinations; this is extremely dangerous and leads to poisoning.
Symptoms of poisoning:
- Difficulty swallowing
- Dry mouth
- Bloody diarrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
- Disturbance of the central nervous system
- Lost coordination of movements
- Disorientation
- Pupils are dilated
- Partial memory loss
- Hyperreflexia
- Partial paralysis
If you have any of the above symptoms, call an ambulance immediately.