"Teshchin language", "Snake Skin", "Pike tail" - As soon as they do not call this surprisingly unpretentious and very elegant plant. In the last century, it was practically in every home, but now it is gradually being crowded out by exotic palm trees, orchids, even cacti.
Sansevieria - so called this flower in scientific works. Yes, yes, scientists have very seriously studied and continue to study the properties of this plant of the genus Asparagus, which feels great in a dry climate, can grow even on stony soil and at the same time has a lot of useful properties.
Composition
Well known to us flower "pike tail" (as it was named for the color and shape of the leaves, really like the tail of a pike) turns out to be a real treasure useful for human substances.
It contains organic acids and active substances, in which saponins (sapo (lat.) - soap) are of great value: vegetable glycosides, which dissolve well in water, alcohol. Solutions perfectly foam, for which the substance has received such a name.
But saponins may be hazardous to health, with certain processing, the extracted compounds can cause poisoning. Sansevieria also contains hemolytic sapogenin.
Benefit and harm
Beneficial features
Our grandmothers loved "Pike Tail" not only for the unusual look and unpretentiousness.
True, attributed to him and not too good qualities, for which they called and "Teschin language": in scandals, quarrels in the family, emotional tension. It was noted quite rightly that in an unfavorable emotional atmosphere, sansevieria grows much better, in homes where everything is good.
The answer to the question, where is the truth, and where are the myths, gave scientists and Chinese experts on feng shui.
The curative properties of the "Mother-tongue" purify the air thanks to the organic compounds contained in it, allocate just huge amounts of oxygen for such a small plant, and disinfect the air has been proven through numerous studies.
Feng Shui fans simply attribute this plant magical healing properties: absorption of negative energy, anger, aggression, rudeness, and also radiation of the computer, TV.
The plant is a warrior, surviving in the most difficult conditions, whose leaves resemble a sword, helps to strengthen the spirit, learn new things, resist troubles, gives performance and strength.
Sansevieria is used in cosmetology, it is included in the composition of detergents, preparations with substances derived from this plant are used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation of the oral cavity, as an expectorant and laxative.
What is cured by sansevieria?
Being indoors, this plant helps people suffering from meteorological dependence, stabilizing pressure, boosts immunity, speeds recovery with colds. Juice, like aloe juice, is tried. anti-inflammatory agent with otitis, inflammation of the skin, accelerates the healing of wounds, relieves itching, it also has a slight analgesic effect. Sansevieria will help with intestinal diseases, parasitosis, gynecological diseases.
Indications for use
If stress is common in your life, get yourself this tireless assistant at home and at work. It will help you to normalize the situation, without demanding anything in return.
- Leaf skin is used for burns and wounds.
- Broths from sansevieri useful in infectious diseases of the urogenital system, cystitis. They are also used in the treatment of dermatitis, scabies and infection with worms.
- Broth root increases efficiency.
- Juice helps with ear pain, wounds and burns.
- Lotions of crushed leaves accelerate the healing of ulcers and inflammations.
- The smell of sansevieria helps with headaches. These properties of the "pike tail" are preserved in the dry leaves of the plant, which are placed under the pillow or burned in the room where the sick person is.
- The flowering of sansevieria is an infrequent phenomenon, but if you are lucky, several aromatherapy sessions will be a gift from a grateful flower that smells like vanilla and cures respiratory infections.
Harm plants
Is Schuchi tail toxic?
Saponins for which Sansevieria is valued, in large doses become poison. In medicine, they are used with caution, not recommending to pregnant women and children. Do not be afraid to plant this plant, it is dangerous only when used in its pure form inside.
If you have settled this miracle flower, do not forget about it harm abilities.
- It is believed that too powerful energy "pike tail" can interfere with sleep, so you can not put it in children's rooms, bedrooms.
- Useful when applied to the skin, the juice becomes a strong poison.
- In cats who adore to nibble all flowers in the house with avitominoz, sansevieriya can cause dermatitis, intestinal upset, vomiting.
- A dog that has eaten a casting of a flower will also feel sick and vomit.
Signs of Pike tail poisoning
> Burning and sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation - These symptoms accompany poisoning "Pike tail".An adult reasonable person is unlikely to decide to chew on a striped green leaf of sans, but now the child can do it. The consequences of such an act is extremely painful and unpleasant, one burning and salivation are worth!
Precautionary measures
- All work on the care of the flower, perform gloves, make sure that the juice does not get into the eyes.
- Cut off leaves and parts of roots immediately in the trash can or destroy.
- If you have not followed the baby or pet, at the first sign of poisoning, try to induce vomiting, then give activated charcoal and call the specialists.
- Do not keep sansevieria in rooms where toddlers are sleeping and playing.
Conclusion
Like any plant, sansevieria (sans, sansivera, Gnarly tail, Teschin language) can be both a friend and an enemy.
It does not take much to prevent this plant from harm: just keep it away from children and animals.
But to help Sans can give you in many situations: under stress, outbreaks of colds, inflammations, it will become an indispensable helper.
There are many drugs, infusions and decoctions prepared on the basis of ordinary unpretentious indoor flower. But in no case do not self-medicate, consult with doctors, whether it is worth using traditional medicine in the treatment of your particular disease. Otherwise, the useful properties of sansevieria may turn against you.
Photos of Sansevieria
Photos of “Piketail” are presented below:
