Sophora Japanese - medicinal properties and contraindications

It is impossible to pass by the Japanese sophora indifferently, this tree looks so beautiful, reaching a height of up to 30 meters. Most attractive are the wide crown and elliptical leaflets, as well as yellow flowers, gathered in a brush.

How to collect and store a plant

Sophora are cultivated for ornamental purposes, but meticulous people have found out that this tree can not only please with its appearance. After studying the root system, fruits, leaves and flowers, it turned out that they have many useful elements that will help many people improve their health.

In different climatic conditions, the tree blooms in June - July, or July - August, and fruit ripening falls in August - September or September - October. Fruits on a tree can hang full winter, if people do not tear them. But trying to collect them in the fall or early winter. Used fresh or dried.

Important! It should be borne in mind that the flowers are classified as poisonous, therefore, as a medicinal effective remedy, Sophora must be taken by carefully measuring out the dosage.

Useful properties, above all, hidden in unblown fruit. Harvest buds at a time when they begin to bloom, and the fruits - when they are fully ripe.

Fruits should be carefully broken off or cut the pods with a sharp knife. It is desirable that during the collection was clear dry weather. All fruits need to be sorted, eliminating spoiled and various impurities, and then immediately begin to dry, as this type of raw material quickly deteriorates. The place for drying should be without high humidity, well ventilated and warm enough. It is necessary periodically to turn the fruit.

The leaves are also used for medicinal purposes, but much less.They can also be prepared by drying. Stored harvested medicinal raw materials, hidden in paper bags and placed in a dry room.

What is the use of Sophora

First of all, the plant is rich in routine, up to 17 percent. This vitamin is primarily beneficial for blood vessels, normalizing and maintaining their structure, elasticity and permeability. Vitamin P stops sclerotic lesions, helps maintain normal blood pressure, dilates blood vessels. Rutin very gently stimulates the main function of the adrenal cortex. This means that the synthesis of glucocorticoids increases, and this process is very important in many pathological conditions of the body.

A sufficient amount of vitamin P in the human body reduces the level of intraocular pressure, because Sophora is used as a prophylaxis and as an aid in the treatment of glaucoma.

If the body does not have enough routine, capillary permeability will increase dramatically. This phenomenon will lead to the fact that on the skin, mucous membranes, as well as in the subcutaneous tissue, numerous hemorrhages will begin to appear.- petechiae. They have a point character, very small.

Also in the sophora there are a large number of alkaloids:

• roots and leaves contain up to 3 percent;
• seeds - above 4 percent.

Phenol was found in the roots, and fatty oil in the seeds. Also in various parts of the tree contain:

1. Vitamin C. This omnipresent vitamin manages to take part in almost all metabolic processes. It provides normal capillary permeability, participates in the synthesis of steroid hormones of the thyroid gland and the adrenal cortex, strengthens bone tissue. With its shortage, fatigue quickly occurs, sleep and amino acid metabolism are disturbed, and cholesterol levels increase.
2. Flavonoids. Affect the activity of many enzymes, improve digestion. Effective as a prophylactic agent for cardiovascular diseases. Possess anoxidant properties, linking free radicals and neutralizing their harmful effects.
3. Organic acids. Indispensable in the work of metabolic processes. Thanks to them, the acid-base balance of the blood and other fluids in the body is restored independently.
4. Quercetin. Substance with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Has established itself as an antioxidant.
5. Kempferol. Rated to the class of flavonoids. Used primarily in diseases of the cardiovascular and oncological. Studies have shown that the substance has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory effects. It is able to anesthetize, remove an allergic reaction, fight osteoporosis and diabetes.

Sophora Japanese, collecting in itself the most useful substances, has the following properties:

• reduces the fragility and permeability of blood vessels;
• stops bleeding;
• removes many inflammatory processes;
• has bactericidal capabilities;
• removes swelling;
• lowers blood pressure (albeit very slightly);
• regulates the metabolism of many systems.

The flowers of the plant, as some doctors believe, can prevent a stroke, the fruits help to heal from hemorrhoids, green leaves have the power to fight against the simplest organisms, first of all, hepatic worms.

Plants are used most often to treat diseases such as:

• atherosclerosis;
• pulmonary tuberculosis;
• kidney disease;
• ulcerative colitis;
• rheumatism;
• hemorrhagic diathesis;
• hemorrhage - in the heart or retina;
• sepsis.

In traditional medicine, the following diseases are added to this list:

• liver disease;
• angina pectoris;
• thrombophlebitis;
• pancreatitis in chronic form;
• inflammation of the genital organs in women, especially cervical erosion;
• furunculosis;
• sleep disorders.

Possess sophora hemostatic property. To do this, take a 20 percent tincture made using 70 percent alcohol. Drink 40 drops 3 times a day. This tool is useful to wipe the wounds outwardly.

Sophora influences the male genitals, providing them with nutritional support. The plant strengthens men's health and enhances sexual activity. With long use of Sophora, a tonic effect on the genitals occurs.

In the fight against diabetes and gangrene

Sophora has hypoglycemic properties, that is, it can affect the processes that reduce blood sugar levels. Because the plant is used in the treatment of various stages of diabetes.

If the disease is just beginning to develop, then Sophora is often the only effective means that can stop the pathological process. But for this you need a special balanced diet food. If the disease occurs in a complicated form, Sophora is used as an adjuvant.

Acting positively on the entire circulatory system, the plant helps to reduce the risk of diabetic sclerosis in diabetes mellitus. It is dangerous because the lower limbs gradually darken, gangrene begins. This process leads to the amputation of the legs and even death.

If spontaneous gangrene has arisen, the type of complications of endarteritis obliterans, it means that the arteries located in the lower legs and feet were affected. The lumen in the arteries significantly narrows, because the blood circulation of the tissues is disturbed. Drugs that contain Sophora improve blood flow, and after a few days, a gradual improvement occurs.

To improve the structure of the hair

Substances contained in the sophore, clean the capillaries, so that the hair follicles are well supplied with blood.There is a stimulating process for hair growth. So that hair does not fall out, there is no balding, you need a 10 percent aqueous solution made on Sophora buds, rubbed into the scalp.

Restores the hair structure and such a recipe. 20 gr. beans (fruit) pour a glass of boiling water and boil on low heat for 20 minutes. After the decoction is real and cool, it is advisable to strain it, then rub it into the scalp at the base of the hair. Then rinse hair thoroughly.

Tuberculosis is treated with Sophora!

Even the most severe forms of tuberculosis, when caverns have arisen in the lungs, that is, the disease has passed into the progression stage, Sophora can be treated. Preparations that are made on the basis of a plant stop the process dangerous for the body, triggering regenerative possibilities. At home, you can make a special infusion that helps not only patients who have been diagnosed with tuberculosis, but also with diseases such as chronic pancreatitis or peptic ulcer.

To grind dry fruit beans, measure 300 gr., Approximately two glasses should turn out. They need to insist in 700 ml of 40 percent alcohol for three weeks.Treatment lasts 1 month. It is necessary to accept after food, three times a day, on 10 - 15 gr. Required with water.

Gastrointestinal and Sophora

It is also possible to treat the affected gastrointestinal tract using Sophora Japanese, as it restores the damaged mucous membrane of the stomach and regulates the acidity level of the gastric juice. For treatment, take half a cup of sliced ​​fruit and pour 150 gr. boiling water. Then put in a water bath for 10 minutes. After cooling and straining, add boiled water to return the original volume. Drink 25 grams. three times a day.

When treatment begins to improve the work of the stomach, many patients in the first days may experience pain in the epigastric region. There are positive factors in this: it means that the mucous membrane regenerates.

How to use Sophora externally

Sopora is often used if compresses, irrigations, wet applications, rinses, baths or lavage are needed in the treatment of diseases such as:

• burns;
• trophic ulcers;
• eczema;
• mastitis;
• abscesses;
• eels;
• purulent wounds;
• phlegmon;
• oral inflammations;
• paraproctitis;
• fungal diseases.

To get rid of moist eczema or psoriasis, the skin is smeared with steamed fruits of Sophora.

Sophora-containing medications

There are many therapeutic drugs, the main component of which is Sophora. For example:

Pahikarpin
It was designed to prevent spasms of peripheral vessels, to remove hypertensive crisis. Very useful for patients with myopathy. They produce medicine in several forms:

• as tablets;
• as a means for injection.

Impress:

1. Obliterating endarteritis. Typically, the course is designed for 1 - 1.5 months. Sometimes you have to repeat the treatment after a few months.
2. Inflammation of the ganglion. Treatment, as a rule, lasts no more than two weeks.
3. Spasms of peripheral vessels. The doctor prescribes a course of treatment, usually it lasts for a month.
4. Myopathy Therapy is carried out 3 times a year, each course is designed for 1.5 - 2 months.

In gynecology, medication helps to stop abundant postpartum bleeding, and also stimulates generic activity.

Askorutin
The medicine “Askorutin”, which can be found in every pharmacy, treats pathologies associated with the circulatory system and impaired vascular permeability, capillaries, the drug restores the deficiency of vitamins P and C. It is produced exclusively in the form of tablets.

Soforin
In the form of tincture is on sale "Soforin". In its composition, in addition to the plant, is 48 percent alcohol. Designed for external use to treat abscesses and burns, cellulitis and tropical ulcers. With the help of the drug, various procedures are carried out - irrigation, compresses, washing, but it is also permissible to take the tincture inside, strictly adhering to all the recommendations of the instructions.

To whom sophora is contraindicated

Each person may unexpectedly affect the intolerance of any component that is contained in the plant. But the active substances Sophora accumulate in the body very slowly, because side effects can appear very suddenly. If, after the time after the treatment, irritation has occurred on the skin, it must be borne in mind that, perhaps, such a reaction was due to Sophora.

The course of therapy in the following category is contraindicated:

• who has individual intolerance;
• the profession is related to the management of mechanisms;
• work requires constant concentration of attention;
• lactation period.

Pregnancy, especially in the early stages, as rutin stimulates muscle contraction in women, and the uterus as well.

Side effects

The side effects of the plant include nausea and vomiting, as well as flatulence and pain in the stomach, upset stool.

Video: Japanese Sophora decoction for strengthening and cleansing of blood vessels