Sagan-dile: indications and contraindications. How to brew a plant of sagan-dile

Sagan-dile is a plant of the genus rhododendrons. In translation from the Buryat language, the name of this herb literally means "white wing". It is also worth noting that today there are other names of this plant, namely: Sagan-dal, sagaan-dile, sakhan dal, white wings, Adams rhododendron, fragrant rosemary, dalya, prolonging life, etc.

Where is the plant used?

Practical application of sagan-dile is very diverse. This plant is used in ornamental horticulture, as well as in the perfumery, leather and furniture industries. Some types of this herb are used in alternative medicine. After all, it contains such potent glucosides as rhododendrin, andromedotoxin, arbutin, ericoline, etc.

Biochemical composition of medicinal herbs

According to researchers, leaves of Sagan-dile contain a large amount of ascorbic acid (vitamin D and C). It is also worth noting that different species of such plants include in their composition a different amount of the substance presented, namely:

• Rhododendron Daurian - about 0.2-0.44%;
• Rhododendron Smirnov - approximately 0,17%;
• Rhododendron yellow - about 0,13-0,15%;
• Rhododendron Ungern - about 0.10%;
• Rhododendron Pontic - about 0,08-0,26%;
• Rhododendron Caucasian - about 0,05-0,07%;
• Rhododendron Ledebur - about 0,7-0,14%;
• Rhododendron Shlippen-bach - about 0,06-0,11%;
• Rhododendron pointed - about 0,08-0,15%.

One can not ignore the fact that the amount of ascorbic acid in this plant may be more or less depending on the month of the year. Thus, the maximum content of vitamins D and C in leaves of Sagan-dile is observed in August and July. In this regard, this plant for medical and preventive purposes is most often collected at this time of year.

Special properties of the plant

As mentioned above, the grass of the Sagan-dile, whose useful properties will be described below, is actively used in folk medicine. How exactly it is used for the treatment and prevention of various diseases, we will consider a little further. Now I want to tell you about why the presented plant deserved such popularity. And it happened because of its phytoncidal, bactericidal and insecticidal properties.

Sagan-dale grass: application in the form of alcoholic tinctures

Already for a long time researchers have established that alcohol tinctures and extracts from the leaves of Rhododendron small-leaved, Daurian and Adams have a bactericidal effect on a number of bacteria of the intestinal flora, vibrio cholera, some pyogenic microbes, streptococci and diphtheria bacillus. Thanks to such properties, the sagan-dile was actively used not only in folk, but also in traditional medicine. So, from the presented plant, drugs are produced that are used for intestinal disorders, as well as for cold and gynecological diseases. In addition, these drugs are used in erosion, lesions of the oral mucosa, in the form of antiseptic in case of severe frostbite, etc.

The plant of Sagan-dile: application of water extracts

Water extracts made from the leaves or stems of this plant are actively used in dentistry for diseases of the gums, periodontitis, stomatitis, etc. In addition, the inhabitants of Siberia apply local species of dal as a diuretic. Similar effect is possessed by such kinds of rhododendrons as Pontic and golden. By the way, they are often used as insecticides for combating domestic moths.

Due to the fact that this plant contains substances such as andromedotoxin and ericoline, it acts on animals as if it were a drug (intoxicating, and sometimes paralyzing). Quite often yellow rhododendron poison goats, sheep and cattle, which grazes on mountain pastures, where the grass grows.

Method of application and methods of brewing

How to brew sagan-dile? For preventive and curative purposes this plant is often used during preparation of medicinal tea. To properly brew it, you will need to do the following. It is necessary to take the crushed and dried grass in the amount of a couple of small pinches, and then pour it with one glass of steep boiling water and stand under the closed lid for 10 minutes. After this time, the tea must be filtered through a fine strainer.

Drink the resulting drink should be a glass per day. By the way, this herb can be added and during the brewing of ordinary black tea in the amount of one pinch. Such a drink will serve as an excellent preventive agent, especially in the autumn-winter time, when our body is more susceptible to colds.

To use sagan-dile for medical purposes, it is recommended to make a stronger infusion. To do this, we need to take a dessert spoon of chopped grass, pour it with steep boiling water in the amount of one glass and insist in the thermos for two hours. After the specified time, the infusion should be filtered and taken one glass 2 times a day no later than three hours before bedtime.

How does the tea and the infusion from the plant work on the body?

Tea with the addition of such herbs acts like coffee and has no negative consequences. It improves metabolism, increases immunity, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, removes toxins and toxins from the body, and also improves the functioning of the liver, kidneys and gallbladder, restores the activity of the heart muscle and the vascular system. In addition, regular use of freshly brewed tea promotes rejuvenation, relieves fatigue, neurosis, puffiness, "hangover syndrome", increases potency, working capacity and significantly improves sleep. In addition, this drink stimulates the heart, helps with nephritis and eliminates strong palpitation.

As for the infusion, it is recommended to be used for heart failure, severe swelling, bleeding of a different nature, and nervous and catarrhal diseases. In addition, this drink has a tonic effect, improves the activity of the brain, stimulates the work of the heart, relieves fatigue, etc. It is also worth noting that a drunk strong infusion practically immediately removes the "hangover syndrome". In this regard, it is often used after the holidays with drinking alcoholic beverages.

Indications for use

Sagan-dile is shown with the following deviations:

• With cardiac and vascular diseases;
• With puffiness (mainly of cardiac origin);
• With cystitis, kidney disease, urethritis, etc. (as a diuretic);
• With catarrhal diseases (ARVI, ARI);
• With gastrointestinal diseases;
• With prolonged diarrhea;
• With rheumatism;
• With infected sores and wounds (only externally);
• With various inflammatory processes in the throat and mouth (for rinsing).

Side effect and contraindications for use

What can damage the grass of the sagan-dile? Contraindications of such a drug are only in individual intolerance. As for the side effects, if overused, this plant can cause allergic reactions, as well as constipation or diarrhea.