The scientific name of the plant sounds like the caudal poultry, it is popularly known as a star of Bethlehem, Chinese bow, Indian bow, and even Mongolian, although South Africa is its birthplace. Unfortunately, the scientific biological studies of this plant are not popular, and therefore it has not been studied sufficiently. But, known information about it indicates the healing properties of , used in traditional medicine.
Table of Contents
- Description of Chinese Onions, Medicinal Properties of
- Features of Cultivation and Home Care
- Use in Traditional Medicine
- Juice
- Tincture
Description of Chinese Onions, Medicinal Properties of
Cultivation of Chinese onions does not require special conditions, the plants will not need to make the plants. True, it is desirable to add sun-drenched sand to the soil with humus.
You can grow as in a flower pot, or just in the garden .Reproduction is carried out by vegetative means. It blooms all year round, and the flowering period usually begins 2-3 years after planting.
Chinese onion The birdbird is a small( about 10 centimeters in diameter) bulb that looks out of the ground, long green leaves growing from it and a white peduncle. The peduncle reaches up to 50 centimeters in length and is covered with small white flowers, like asterisks.
The chemical composition of the star of Bethlehem is not fully understood. The established fact is the content of phytoncides, which in their properties are similar to garlic. A high concentration of this substance when exposed to the skin can even cause burn. Chinese onions are widely used for external use according to the recipes of traditional medicine, but in traditional medicine there is almost no mention of it. With it, you can get rid of headaches, pain from mechanical injuries of the extremities, herpes infection on the lips, fungal skin diseases, as well as improve the condition of arthritis and osteochondrosis. And many other diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Despite the huge number of healing properties, Chinese onions are poisonous. Its composition includes glycosides, which are dangerous to the human cardiovascular system. The use of it inside is strictly prohibited by .In exceptional cases, it is possible to add a few drops of a plant to a glass of water. Patients with hemophilia, its use is contraindicated! Exterior application is carried out carefully to avoid burns, as well as possible allergies to the plant itself. Onions also pose a health hazard in case of contact with mucous membranes, in case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of running water.
In folk medicine, ointments are made on the basis of Chinese onions, which do an excellent job with pain in the joints and spine. It is worth taking into account that some people have individual intolerance to this plant , which is a contraindication to the use of tinctures and ointments from it,you first need to determine whether you belong to such people.
Features of growing and care at home
Cultivation of Indian onions is possible at home. This will require only a plastic or clay pot and the opportunity to put it on the windowsill, where there is good lighting( the north or north-east side is not the best option). It is recommended to use the clay pot .This is due not only to its more solid look. These pots have the ability to get rid of excessive moisture, which is very important. Also, it has the ability to clean the soil from harmful deposits in the form of salts.
Chinese onions multiply quickly by babies It does not require additional fertilizer of the root system or top dressing. Proper planting is carried out by deepening the bulb into the ground by half. Transfer should be carried out no more than once every few years .The most favorable for these manipulations is autumn.
If the landing is carried out in open ground, the conditions remain the same, but it is recommended to feed it. The most used is mullein, it is used 1-2 once a month .In summer, watering is best done frequently, so that the soil does not dry out.
Chinese onion is a thermophilic plant, and therefore it should be well warmed or taken for overexposure into the room for the winter period. Thermal insulation is recommended, as transplanting can damage the root system. For reproduction use several options: sowing seeds, separation of children, the division of the bulb.
Use in traditional medicine
The expediency of using in traditional medicine was justified in such diseases as bronchitis, migraine, sciatica, hematomas, sprain and in many other cases .Poultry gum is used in the form of tincture, fresh juice or ointment.
Juice
Juice can be obtained from drying out tips, by cutting into their fleshy parts at the base. It is used very simply by : they lubricate the place that is troubling, and then they put on a warming bandage. Do not worry about a slight burning sensation during the first 10 minutes, the plant acts on the skin in this way. The effectiveness of the juice is also high in the healing of animal bites.
The juice of the poultry lamb of the caudate has an analgesic effect on arthritis, radiculitis, osteochondrosis A finely chopped leaf that secretes juice can be applied as a compress to the chest in case of colds. Keep such a compress should be no more than 3 minutes .This gruel can also be used for frostbite.
Tincture
For the preparation of tincture use arrows, bulbs and leaves of Chinese onions Chinese tincture of onions is used to grind joints. Its preparation is very simple and does not require much effort. It is necessary to pour vodka on crushed bulbs, stalks and leaves in the ratio of 1 to 20 .If vodka is replaced with boiling water and the concentration is increased to 1 to 10, then the resulting lotion can be used to remove freckles.
Indian onion is a useful in-house plant that will allow its owner to cope with many adverse effects on the body in the form of blows, bruises, bites, etc. But, like any medical substance, should be used carefully and in the recommended doses of .Otherwise, it can do more harm than good.
