Blood-red geranium: care at home and in the open ground. Geranium for infertility

Modern varieties pelargoniums are difficult to compare with the bushes of “grandmother’s” geraniums, whose scarlet or pink umbrellas proudly flaunted on the window sills of city apartments, in front gardens and on balconies. Despite the fact that plants have not become more capricious, flower growers today have access to varieties that delight with the long flowering of not simple, but densely double flowers, and the palette of inflorescences is unusually wide. This is evidenced by descriptions and photos of pelargonium varieties.

The double pink-crimson flowers of pelargonium Pebbles with a lightened center seem even larger, since the plant itself is not too large and rightfully belongs to the category of miniature.

Despite the emergence of new varieties of pelargonium, the photo of this fluffy, easily shaped bush invariably attracts the attention of flower growers, who will not be disappointed when growing it on a windowsill. The dense caps of the inflorescences look even more voluminous due to the light, almost white back side of the petals.

The delicate dwarf pelargonium Shelk Moira is the first officially recognized creation of Russian breeders. The author of a spectacular plant with dense flowers of an unusual light salmon hue and bright emerald foliage is a resident of St. Petersburg, Irina Kleimova.

The inflorescences of this variety of pelargonium, as in the photo, are dense, the flowers are densely double, with wavy petals, lightened on the back side.

Another terry plant of the Brookside Fantasy variety is a bright representative of zonal pelargoniums. Compact bushes with rich green leaves with a clearly visible dark stripe delight with inflorescences of a delicate pink-lilac hue.

At the stage when the buds are just opening, closer to the center the petals have a slight green tint, then their reverse side acquires a pink-cream color, slightly lighter than the entire inflorescence. The flower caps are large, comparable to the inflorescences on standard bushes, although this pelargonium is a real miniature.

Red-crimson flowers, as in the photo, pelargonium varieties Bold Carmine can be classified as semi-double or double. The plant itself is compact, accepts fertilizing well and readily produces elongated peduncles with caps of carmine flowers.

The back side of the petals of this variety is lighter in color. The foliage is bright, with a noticeable concentric stripe in the middle of the leaf blade.

Zonal pelargonium Saxdalens Selma forms a large, strong bush, distinguished not only by powerful shoots, but also by voluminous beautiful inflorescences consisting of soft pink flowers. Plants of this variety bloom beautifully and respond to care. The bush is small, easily branching.

Many gardeners pay attention to the unusual structure of spectacular pink flowers, which are more reminiscent of rosaceous varieties.

The light, airy and very large inflorescences of this pelargonium variety, as in the photo, are easy to recognize by the amazingly beautiful pink-salmon hue of the flowers.

But this is not the only advantage of the variety. Pelargonium foliage has a golden-green color. The bushes are characterized by slow growth and compactness.

Terry le Pirat amazes with the abundance and splendor of its inflorescences. The flowers of this variety have a velvety, deep red color and in shape, at the beginning of flowering, are very reminiscent of blooming roses.

Pelargonium is distinguished by the fact that the flowers do not fall off for a long time, and the plants can be used as an hanging crop to decorate a veranda or garden.

Since the shape of the densely double flowers of pelargonium Noel Gordon is very reminiscent of roses, the plant can also be classified as a rosebud variety. The bushes of this zonal pelargonium are compact and densely covered with foliage.

Thanks to the abundance of large pink flowers with wavy petals, the dense inflorescences of this variety are very decorative and do not fall off for a long time.

Pelargonium PAC Viva Maria, which has German roots, like its relatives, blooms profusely and for a long time, while the bushes are very compact, and the inflorescences are luxurious and large.

Flowers of this variety are easily recognized among the mass of other inflorescences by their white color with a bright crimson spot at the base of each petal. As a result, simple or semi-double pelargonium flowers stand out from the general series, and plants of this variety are worthy of becoming valuable specimens in the collections of both connoisseurs of the species and beginners.

The decorative effect of zonal pelargonium Powder Puff is achieved due to very dense inflorescences of a salmon hue and beautiful leaves with a clearly defined contrast stripe.

The petals on the back are lighter than on the top. The plants are small in size, which will be appreciated by gardeners who only have indoor window sills at their disposal.

The salmon coloring of the wavy petals of Lake pelargonium becomes almost white towards the edges, and the full color appears only towards the center of the large double flowers. Moreover, for brighter flowering, it is recommended to expose the plants to the sun; in the shade, the colors fade noticeably.

The plant itself belongs to standard zonal varieties and requires careful shaping. The leaves of this pelargonium variety, as in the photo, are very elegant thanks to the wide contrasting border of a brownish-green hue.

Dwarf pelargonium Ludwigsburger Flair blooms readily and profusely, but in order for the plant to really look like a miniature one, the gardener will need careful work when shaping the bush.

The beautiful double flowers of this variety have a pink color, which becomes brighter towards the center and becomes almost white or greenish towards the corrugated edge.

The gorgeous, unusually shaped flowers of the zonal pelargonium Mallorca force us to classify this variety as a cactus. The peculiarity of the flowers is a multitude of jagged petals, pointed along the edges, combining red, white and greenish stripes in color.

The plant is compact, easily and takes a long time to form new inflorescences. If the bush is in a lighted place, the plant retains small sizes, and in the shade it begins to stretch to standard pelargoniums.

Leaves with neat decorative border and barely pink flowers Dowepoint pelargoniums distinguish this luxurious variety from the many existing today double plants this type.

The bushes are compact, rather squat, the inflorescences are dense and voluminous compared to the size of the plant.

The incredibly beautiful dwarf pelargonium Elmsett belongs to the zonal variety. And flower growers who see the plant fall in love with the bright, golden-hued leaves and double cream flowers, decorated with red spots and veins.

The bush blooms long and abundantly, its shape is very neat, so the plant can easily decorate any windowsill.

The flowers of zonal pelargonium Lara Harmony, when fully opened, are incredibly similar to real roses, however, the variety is classified as double. The size of the bush is standard, the leaves have a classic color for the species, the flowers are densely double, lush, with a spectacular pink color, which is somewhat weaker in the lower part of the corolla.

This variety of pelargonium, as in the photo, can be distinguished by its strong shoots, rich green foliage, characteristic of plants of the zonal variety, and double peony-shaped flowers. Thanks to its lush inflorescences, Norrland pelargonium is well known to lovers of this culture and has earned sincere love flower growers.

To achieve quality flowering, the plant requires proper care, pruning and attention. And in this case, the bushes will definitely delight you with pink, densely double inflorescences.

Very decorative terry flowers of Passat pelargonium amaze with their light pink tint corrugated petals and density, reminiscent of delicate fluffy pompoms. The variety has long been known to pelargonium lovers and enjoys well-deserved attention from both beginners and long-time followers of the culture.

The bushes of this zonal pelargonium need shaping, but when good care They bloom for a long time and with high quality.

Granny Barter pelargonium flowers are similar in shape to schoolgirls' ceremonial bows, their petals are so light and delicate.

Densely double corollas of white and pink color form dense inflorescences that look great on bushes standard height. The variety has proven itself to be trouble-free and very flexible.

Strong, powerful pelargonium bushes of this variety are covered with dense foliage and luxurious inflorescences consisting of deep red double flowers. A dark stripe along the outside of the leaf plate adds decorativeness to the leaves.

Pelargonium Ainsdale Duke is very solemn and spectacular. Next to it, many other plants fade, which must be taken into account when selecting collections of varieties.

The soft pink, very attractive flowers of Bold Ann pelargonium invariably attract the attention of gardeners to this terry variety zonal variety.

Pelargonium bushes are neat, the inflorescences do not lose their beauty for a long time, and the plant is undemanding and willingly responds with flowering to simple care.

Zonal dwarf pelargonium Bold Pixie will definitely please flower growers who love double flowers of an unusual raspberry-pink hue for this crop.

On small bushes, bright inflorescences look doubly advantageous, and, in addition, a significant advantage of the variety is the almost independent formation of the bush.

Video about terry pelargonium Dovepoint

Perennial plant with carved leaves and delicate flowers, covering a beautiful spherical bush - this is. Flowers of different colors can be double and simple, but they are always very beautiful. Openwork bushes with leaves on long petioles are very decorative even before flowering; they combine well with other perennial flowers, and in the fall the foliage of geraniums turns fiery red, which is additional

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Blood red geranium

Don't underestimate the crane bird

The basis of a geranium bush is a knotty fleshy root and branched stems that densely cover the long petioles of leaves. Each geranium leaf is divided into 5-7 lobes and active growth has a rich green color with outside. Reverse side leaves are light green. There are long hairs on the stems, petioles and the back of the leaves that give the geranium its special appearance. During one season, geraniums grow only leaves of one generation, with which they remain by winter.

Geranium is a very adaptable plant. It can grow, but in this case no flowers will appear on it and it can only be propagated by dividing the bush. The dimensions of this plant in the shade may exceed the dimensions described in the characteristics of the variety.

The optimal place for growing geraniums is a well-lit area, sheltered from the winds. Geranium blooms from the third decade of June to the beginning of August. Each flower can stay on the plant for up to two weeks, after which, instead of flowers, pods similar to a crane's beak will appear, because of which geranium received its second name - cranebird.

The decorative value of geranium bushes is probably not in their flowering, but in their unique shape and extraordinary lightness and tenderness. Although to date many varieties have been bred with flowers of different shapes, colors and sizes, plants continue to be divided according to the height of the bush, which is a more significant feature than its flowering. Varieties have been developed with the following sizes:

• height 10-15 cm, diameter – 30 cm;
• height 20 cm, diameter – 30 cm;
• height 25-35 cm; diameter – 35 cm.

The smallest varieties will get along well. Moreover, geranium does not tolerate stagnant water, it is more of a drought-resistant plant and will feel great on a hill under the protection of stone ledges. For the same reason, you should not plant geraniums.

Varieties that are large in their shape will keep company with hostas, heucheras and daylilies, chamomiles, rudbeckias and echinaceas.

Reproduction and care of geraniums

If the first specimen of this plant on your site was a two-year-old bush, then in order to mass propagate geraniums, you should take care of collecting seeds. After the seed pod has slightly browned, it is better to cut it off. Yes and appearance geranium will be attractive and the fallen seeds will not germinate around the mother bush.

Seeds ripened in pods can be saved until spring and sown in a box with nutritious soil for germination in April. The seed sowing depth is up to 1 cm. Seedlings are as unpretentious as adult plants. It should be understood that flowering in young specimens occurs only in the second year. When growing geraniums from seeds, you can obtain specimens with characteristics that differ from those of the original plant in size, flower shape and color, so you can safely expect surprises.

A geranium bush can be propagated vegetatively - by separating part of the rhizome with a bud from the mother plant. This operation is best carried out in the spring, and after it, the separated and mother plant must be provided with good watering and loosening of the soil until it is completely restored. In the case of such propagation, the separated plant will completely repeat the characteristics of the original specimen.

The soil for planting geraniums is sandy loam and sandy with a minimum organic content. The main care for geraniums will be watering and initial weeding. Subsequently, when the geranium grows, it will push out its uninvited neighbors. Top dressing complex fertilizer at the beginning of flowering it will provide decorativeness and long flowering.

To obtain a continuous row of geraniums, they are planted at a distance of 40 cm from each other. But group and single plantings look especially impressive in combination with other perennials and beautiful flowering plants garden In this case, it is necessary to maintain a distance of at least 50 cm from neighbors, taking into account the growth of an adult plant.

In autumn, with the onset of frost, geranium leaves are cut off. You can lay spruce branches around the rhizome, but in areas with temperate climate geranium is well preserved even without additional shelter. Happy new season the best forms And a large number flowers.

You will need: 1 teaspoon of dried blood red geranium roots.

Preparation and use: Pour 200 ml of boiling water over the crushed roots and leave for 8 hours, squeeze, strain, bring to the original volume. Drink throughout the day, dividing into several servings. Acts as a sedative, regulates cardiovascular activity well, the infusion is especially useful for increased blood pressure. It is recommended to drink in courses of 1 month with a break of 10-14 days.

For depression, nervous and mental disorders

You will need

Preparation and use: Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the herb, leave for 10 minutes, strain, cool. Drink in sips throughout the day. The course of treatment is 1 year.

For adrenal disease

You will need: 1 pinch of dried blood-red geranium herb.

Preparation and use: Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the herb, leave for 10 minutes, strain, cool. Drink in sips throughout the day. Take geranium tea if symptoms of adrenal gland dysfunction appear - white spots on the neck, arms and body. Treatment is long-term until symptoms disappear.

For vitiligo

You will need: 50 g of dried blood red geranium roots.

Preparation and use: chop the roots, pour 1 liter of boiling water, leave for 4 hours, then strain and pour into a bath with warm water(+36-38°C). Take a bath before bed for 15-20 minutes. The course of treatment is 14 baths every other day.

Attention

Vitiligo is a skin disease characterized by the appearance of white spots of various sizes and shapes that have lost pigmentation, most likely caused by endocrine disorders.

For acute rhinitis

You will need: fresh leaves blood red geranium.

Preparation and use: Grind the leaves and squeeze the juice out of them. Instill the juice 2 drops 3-4 times a day for acute rhinitis, exacerbation of chronic rhinitis.

For infertility

You will need: a pinch of fresh blood red geranium flowers.

Preparation and use: pour 1 cup of boiling water over the flowers, leave for 10 minutes, strain. Drink every day for a married couple who have not had children for a very long time.

Note

This old healer's recipe is said to be very effective, although with scientific point geranium does not have properties that can cure infertility. I think the psychological attitude plays an important role here: couples drinking geranium infusion are so concerned about the appearance of an heir, so unsure of their abilities that they recklessly believe the healer’s advice. But the main thing is not scientific basis recipe, but the fact that it really helps!

For fibroids

The disease is complex and requires serious treatment under the supervision of a doctor. From folk remedies We can recommend a course of treatment consisting of 2 tinctures, which are taken alternating with each other. Once a month you should take a break from taking tinctures for 3-4 days. The general course of treatment is at least 1 year.

You will need: 1 tbsp. spoon of verbena officinalis, veronica officinalis, white grass, shepherd's purse, common ragwort, St. John's wort, fragrant rue, mistletoe, burnet, comfrey roots, 250 ml of pharmaceutical alcohol or vodka.

Preparation and use: Grind the collection and mix thoroughly. Pour 50 g of the collection into 500 ml of boiling water, wrap it warmly (or place it in a thermos), leave for 30 minutes. Then cool to 50°C, add alcohol, leave for 30 minutes. Strain. Drink 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks. Then proceed to the second tincture.

You will need: 1 tbsp. spoon of burnet herb, meadowsweet (six-petalled meadowsweet), blood-red geranium, fragrant violet, chickweed (woodlice), bedstraw (skinny grass), field grass, eleutherococcus, roots of Good Henry's mari (marium allifolia) and comfrey, 250 ml of pharmaceutical alcohol or vodka.

Preparation and use: Grind the collection and mix thoroughly. Pour 50 g of the collection into 500 ml of boiling water, wrap it warmly (or place it in a thermos), leave for 30 minutes. Then cool to 50°C, add alcohol, leave for 30 minutes. Strain. Take 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day for 2 weeks.

For prostate cancer

You will need: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of crushed blood-red geranium root.

Preparation and use: Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the root, leave in a water bath for 30 minutes, cool and strain. Drink 1 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals.

For uterine cancer

IN folk medicine Blood red geranium has long been used for uterine cancer. A well-known specialist in the field of herbal medicine, Andrei Zalomnikov, believes that for such a disease, the most effective system is to support official herbal therapy. This allows you to enhance the effect of treatment, prevent complications and relapses. His recommendations are as follows.

You will need: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of comfrey roots, blood-red geranium, saxifrage, wormwood, and bergenia.

Preparation and use: Grind the ingredients and mix thoroughly. 1.5 tbsp. Place spoons of the mixture in a thermos, pour 500 ml of boiling water, leave for 6 hours, strain. Use to wet tampons that need to be inserted deeply into the vagina up to the cervix at night.

You will need: 5 tbsp. spoons of agrimony roots, 4 tbsp. spoons of blood-red geranium roots, 3 tbsp. spoons of Siberian hogweed roots, 2 tbsp. tablespoons of the roots of valerian officinalis, comfrey, red-rooted sparrow, 500 ml of vodka.

Preparation and use: 2 tbsp. Pour spoons of the mixture with vodka and leave for 2 weeks in a warm, dark place. Take 1 teaspoon 3-4 times a day before meals.

For cancer

An even more detailed method of treating cancer with the participation of geranium was proposed by the famous Austrian healer Rudolf Breuss. It is believed that over more than 90 years of life he healed about 45 thousand patients from different countries of the world who had been abandoned official medicine. Of course, each person’s body is individual and one cannot conduct thoughtless experiments on it. Therefore, I remind you once again: before you start using this or that treatment method, consult your doctor.

So, the Breuss method is as follows.

Fasting for 42 days. But fasting is not complete. Every day you need to drink 500 ml of a mixture of natural juices and 1 glass of herbal tea, changing its composition.

Medicinal juice

You will need: 300 g red beets, 100 g carrots (punisher), 100 g celery root, 30 g black radish, 1 potato the size of a chicken egg.

Preparation: pass the peeled vegetables through a juicer, then be sure to strain the juice through a thin tea strainer or cloth.

Sage tea

You will need: 2 teaspoons of medicinal sage herb, 1 teaspoon each of St. John's wort, peppermint and lemon balm.

Preparation: pour 500 ml of boiling water over sage, boil for exactly 3 minutes, strain, add the rest of the herbs to the broth and leave for 10 minutes.

Kidney tea

You will need: 15 g horsetail, 10 g stinging nettle, 8 g knotweed, 6 g St. John's wort.

Preparation and use: pour a pinch of the collection into 200 ml of boiling water, leave for 10 minutes, then strain, pour the strained remainder into 2 cups hot water and boil for another 10 minutes. After this, strain and mix the resulting liquids. Drink tea only for 3 weeks: in the morning - on an empty stomach, at lunch - before meals, in the evening - before bed.

Blood red geranium infusion

You will need: a pinch of blood red geranium herb.

Preparation: pour 200 ml of boiling water over the herb, leave for 10 minutes, strain.

Treatment regimen

Early in the morning, slowly drink 1/2 cup of cold kidney tea. After 30-60 minutes, drink 1-2 cups of warm sage tea. After another 30-60 minutes, drink a small sip of juice, and do not swallow it immediately, but rinse your mouth well with it. After 5-7 minutes, take another sip of vegetable juice. In the first half of the day you can take 10-15 sips of juice. But only if desired. In the intervals between juice intakes, again drink sage tea, only now you have to drink it cold and as much as you want.

In the middle of the day - again 1/2 cup of kidney tea. In the afternoon - just a small sip of vegetable juice.

During the day, sip 1 cup of cold geranium infusion.

Breuys onion soup

You will need: 1 onion the size of a lemon, 500 ml water, 250 ml vegetable broth, a little vegetable oil.

Preparation: finely chop the onion along with the brown peel, fry in vegetable fat until golden brown, add water and cook until the onion is boiled, then add broth, mix everything well and strain. Drink only clear soup without onions!

Botanical name of the species: blood-red or blood-red geranium (Geranium sanguineum). The plant also has many common names.- blood crane, field lovage, marlitsa, thunderbird.

Distribution history

Blood red geranium grows wild throughout Europe, in the European regions of Russia and the Caucasus. In the 16th century, it was cultivated by English gardeners, but only in the middle of the 20th century, with the advent of fashion for gardens in a natural style, did the plant firmly establish itself in personal plots and dachas.

Important! According to the teachings of Feng Shui, a flower harmonizes the space around itself and neutralizes unfavorable energy. Attracts love, relieves attacks of anger.

Botanical description

Blood red geranium belongs to the genus Geranium (Geranium) of the Geraniaceae family. It's grassy perennial, its average life expectancy is 12-15 years.

A spherical bush with a height of 50-80 cm. The root system is powerful, of the rod type. main root well defined, knotty, thick.

Emerging or recumbent, hard, bright green, strongly branched, forked, pubescent stems with numerous leaves extend from the root.

Overwintering leaves are serrate-dissected and divided into 5-7 narrow lobes., which, in turn, are divided into several linear or linear-lanceolate lobes. Bright green underneath leaf blade covered with whitish hairs.

In autumn, the lower leaves and petioles of the stems at the base acquire a bright carmine-red color, giving the curtains a special attractiveness. In regions with warm climates, some of the foliage remains green all winter, maintaining its decorative appearance all year round.

The peduncles are straight, slightly rising above the leaves, making the bush seem strewn with flowers. Numerous flowers are large, single (less often paired), 3-4 cm in diameter with 5 petals. Obovate petals are colored in various shades of red.

The flowering period is long - from June to August. After flowering, fractional fruits are formed, which, when ripened, break up into 5 seed lobes.

Medicinal properties and contraindications

Fresh and dried roots, green parts and flowers of the plant contain large number active components (organic acids, tannins, resins, flavonoids and alkaloids, essential oils, carotene, carbohydrates). Their healing properties are widely used in medicine.:

No obvious contraindications were identified. However preparations containing geranium are not recommended for use in:

• individual intolerance;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• ulcer of the duodenum and stomach, gastritis in the acute phase;
• chronic constipation, intestinal atony;
• thrombophlebitis, thrombosis;
• increased blood clotting.

Popular varieties and photos

About two dozen varieties of red geranium are known, of which the most popular are:

• Album;
• AlanBloom;
• Compactum;
• Prostratum;
• Nana;
• Elke;
• Genluce;
• Max Frei;
• Prostratum.

One of the most popular varieties— Striatum (Striatum), which is sometimes sold under the name Lancastrense. This is a small plant 10-15 cm high, with small light pink flowers, decorated with a central eye and dark veins, and numerous flowers.

In autumn, the openwork bright crimson leaves give the variety a special decorative appearance. It looks especially good in borders, rock gardens, mixborders, and rockeries.

Further in the photo you can see some varieties of blood-red geranium.

Where and how to plant?

The plant is unpretentious, however, it also has its own preferences.

Lighting and location

Geranium grows well in sunny or slightly shaded areas. A place that is lit for half the day is best. The plant will also develop in the shade, but then the flowers will be smaller and the color will not be as rich.

Soil

Red geranium belongs to mesotrophs - plants that live on soils with a moderate content of minerals.

Loamy, fertile soil with good aerobic qualities and drainage is most suitable for it. It is desirable that the soil is well limed and has a slightly alkaline or alkaline acidity pH of 7.5-8.5.

Landing

Geranium feels great in one place without transplanting or dividing for 10-15 years. If necessary, plant new varieties or create a new one decorative element In the garden, simple rules are followed:

Care

Flower care is easy and does not require special expenses.:

1. Regular watering is only needed in dry weather. The plant is drought-resistant and does not like excess moisture.
2. Weeding is only required early spring. When the foliage grows and forms thick carpet, the weeds will die on their own.
3. The free space between the curtains is mulched. When the roots are exposed, add soil.
4. Fertilizer is applied three times. Organic matter is applied before planting, nitrogen fertilizers are applied in May at the beginning of the growing season, and potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are applied during the flowering period.
5. Autumn pruning of dry shoots, peduncles and leaves is carried out for better wintering and renewal of the bush in the spring. When pruning, leave stumps at least 5 cm long.

Important! Most varieties of red geranium do not require shelter for the winter. In very harsh or snowless winters, the bushes are protected with any covering material.

Common diseases and pests

All representatives of the genus Geranium emit a specific odor containing phytoncides. It repels pests and prevents the spread of fungal and viral diseases. Geranium planted in a flower garden protects neighboring plants from diseases and pests.

But anything can happen:

Features of reproduction

Red geranium is easy to propagate by seeds, cuttings or dividing the bush.

Seeds

Propagation by seeds is the most labor-intensive and unreliable method.- varietal characteristics are often not preserved, and in hybrid plants the seeds practically do not ripen. To collect seeds, wilting flowers are wrapped in cloth or paper. Sowing is carried out in autumn or early spring for seedlings. The plant reproduces by self-sowing, but flowering occurs only in the second year.

Cuttings

The upper cuts with 3-4 buds are placed in water in a room at room temperature. After 2-3 weeks, the cuttings, with a formed root system, are planted, watered and covered with film.

Cuttings can be stored quite long time. To do this, they are covered with slightly moistened peat and placed in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator. The soil is moistened with a spray bottle 2-3 times a month.

Dividing the bush

Easiest to reproduce garden geranium dividing the bush in early spring or after flowering has ended. Young roots are separated from the dug up rhizome of the mother bush with a sharp, disinfected knife and planted in soil prepared in advance.

Blood red geranium is a gardener's dream. demanding minimal care the flower not only decorates the garden, but also repels pests from neighboring plants, helps the owner to cure many diseases and even saves from evil spells.

This beautiful flower familiar to everyone. He can often be found in summer months, bright purple flowers decorate forest edges and more often. But few people know that geranium, which contains many useful elements, are successfully used in folk medicine.

Botanical description of blood red geranium

Belongs to long-term family Geranievs, can grow up to 15 years. Quite tall mature plant reaches a height of 80 cm, but its usual length is 50 cm. Straight stems begin to branch into many others from the rhizome, their color is deep green.

The tap root system goes deep into the ground, the roots are knotty and fleshy. The leaves consist of several lanceolate-shaped lobes. Their color is the same as that of the stems; by autumn they can turn red. It is this property that explains the name of geranium, since its flowers acquire a purple-pink hue (but some species have a scarlet tint).

Flowering begins at the end of May; fruits begin to ripen in mid-July. Average term plant life is 12-15 years.

It is found in Russia and the CIS countries, in the countries of the Balkan Peninsula, in the Caucasus and Crimea.

Chemical composition of blood red geranium

• Organic acids;
• ascorbic acid;
• tannins;
• anthocyanins;
• glucose and fructose;
• bitter substances;
• calcium oxalate;
• resins;
• saponins;
• essential oils;
• alkaloids;
• flavonoids;
• carotene;
• carbohydrates.

Features of growing blood-red geranium (video)

Medicinal and beneficial properties of blood red geranium

1. Has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.
2. Able to stop bleeding, promote faster healing of wounds and scratches.
3. Relieves swelling and spasms.
4. Relieves pain, even headaches.
5. Restores the functioning of the kidneys and large intestines.
6. Calms the nervous system, helps eliminate negative thoughts, depression and fatigue.
7. Prevents the occurrence of blood clots.
8. Improves blood circulation.
9. Normalizes blood sugar levels.

It is advisable to use the flower in the treatment of the following diseases:

• Insomnia;
• nervous disorders;
• angina;
• sinusitis;
• otitis;
• tonsillitis;
• arthritis;
• thrombophlebitis;
• fever;
• elevated temperature;
• ischemia;
• tachycardia;
• dysentery;
• depression;
• arrhythmia;
• diabetes.

But it is worth remembering that the remedy is not a panacea for all diseases, but only helps to improve the effect of properly selected treatment. Before use, you should consult a specialist and find out if there are any contraindications for use.

The use of geranium in folk medicine

Fresh raw materials

Blood red geranium is good because it can be used fresh. It is enough to pick leaves in required quantity and mash them in a mortar or garlic press. The resulting paste should be applied to the sore spots and secured with gauze. Helps with:

• Toothaches, headaches, and joint pains;
• high blood pressure;
• joint problems;
• radiculitis;
• hemorrhoids;
• otitis.

10-15 minutes are enough for treatment, after which the mixture must be removed and the skin thoroughly cleansed.

Anti-inflammatory infusion

Take a container of any size, preferably glass. Pour fresh or dry raw materials, filling the jar 1 quarter full. Fill the remaining space with vodka or alcohol. Close the lid tightly. Place the infusion being prepared in a dry and dark place, and gently shake the bottle every 4-5 days. After 2 weeks, the healing agent will be ready. Dilute it with water 1 to 1, lubricate the inflamed areas with the tincture three times a day. Store it in the refrigerator.

Infusion for constipation

15 g of raw materials (crushed and dried) should be infused in 300 ml of water. After 8 hours the drink will be ready. Take it in equal portions throughout the day.

Universal tincture

Eliminates nervous disorders, acts as an antibacterial, destroys infections. Excellent healing of wounds. To prepare it you will need:

• 3 tbsp. spoons of raw materials;
• half a glass of vodka or 40 degree alcohol.

Mix the ingredients in a glass container and leave for 1 week. Afterwards, the vodka needs to be cleared of geranium. To use, dilute the liquid with water in proportions of 1 to 4.

Medicinal properties of geranium (video)

Honey water

It is famous in folk medicine for its positive properties. Compresses with water can be applied to the eyes (relieves redness and inflammation, and also eliminates bags and circles), eliminates caries and bleeding in the gums, and also heals wounds on the skin.

1. Grind 10-12 leaves.
2. Add 1 tsp there. liquid honey.
3. Pour in 250 ml of water.
4. Shake the mixture thoroughly.
5. Leave for 8 hours.

It is not necessary to strain the product. It can also be taken undiluted.

Universal decoction

4 tbsp. l. Boil dry raw materials for 1 minute in 500 ml of water. Then cover the dish with a lid and wrap it with a towel. Leave the broth for half an hour. Then remove the geranium.

Take 1 tbsp. after meals 3 times a day.

Root decoction

The root system of a flower also contains a sufficient number of useful elements, so this The decoction can also relieve many ailments.

1. 2 tsp dry raw materials, pour 1 glass of boiling water.
2. Cook the mixture for 5 minutes over low heat.
3. Leave the brew for 1 hour.
4. Strain and cool.

The product can be wiped onto your face. It perfectly cleanses the skin and gets rid of acne and redness.

Preparation of medicinal raw materials

1. You can use all parts of the plant, so do not forget to dig up the rhizome of the flower.
2. Choose a place where flowers grow, far from civilization. Make sure there is no road nearby! Pure geranium will make truly healing raw materials.
3. Prepare the above-ground part in June and July, when active flowering occurs.
4. Harvest the root system in September, after the seeds have ripened. That's when useful microelements concentrated as much as possible.
5. Do not collect the flower after rain or during dew. Geraniums must be dry; wet grass may begin to rot even before drying begins.
6. Chop the prepared raw materials with a sharp knife or scissors. Place the flower on a thin cloth or paper in a 1 cm layer.
7. Choose a place for drying, it should be in the dark, in a room where air will constantly circulate.
8. Stir the plant approximately every 3 days.
9. The finished flower will acquire a gray-brown color with a faint green tint. It should break easily. Drying will take approximately 2 weeks.
10. Store raw materials in containers with a lid. Shelf life – 1 year.

Contraindications and harm of geranium

It is not advisable to use geranium during pregnancy or lactation. Test yourself for individual intolerance; to do this, just apply 1 drop essential oil geranium on the skin and leave it for 24 hours. If there is no redness, irritation or pain in this area, then there is no allergy.

Use geranium-based products with caution for the following diseases:

• gastritis;
• thrombophlebitis (if already present, then the flower can worsen the situation;
• ulcer.

Geranium in cooking

During the Middle Ages, many decorative flowers used for food. Geranium was no exception; it was used as a seasoning. Its aroma stimulated the appetite, and milk boiled with herbs calmed and helped to fall asleep faster.

Varieties of geranium (video)

The smell of the flower goes well with fish, meat, and also adds a piquant note to desserts.

Blood red geranium has many uses. It can not only be treated, but also used in the preparation of any dishes.