Wolfberry is a poisonous plant. Poisonous berries Where does the wolfberry grow in which zone

Lyko is shrub plant, in wild environment not exceeding a height of 1 m, but under favorable conditions, the bush can reach 2.5 m. In spring, bare branches form pink flowers that are found in the axils of the leaves. Most often, this plant can be found in shaded places on the edge of the forest.

What does a wolf's bast look like

The wolf's bast shrub is a low plant about 1 m high, in the autumn and spring, the shoots of the shrub are painted gray-brown, in some cases the color of the bark can be yellowish-gray. As a rule, young shoots are formed in the spring of the plant, which have a more grayish color of the bark and, in addition, many young shoots can be covered with brownish spots. But, at the same time, this plant is slightly branched and occupies a fairly compact area. The leaves are attached to the shoots with short petioles, elongated ovoid, sometimes they can be narrower, somewhat reminiscent of a lancet. When flowers are formed in the axils of the leaves (usually flowering in middle lane Russia begins in April May) in the southern regions of Russia, flowering may begin earlier. Flowers are collected in bunches and most often have a pinkish tint, less often white.

After flowering, fruits appear:

• Oval shape;
• reddish color;
• Outwardly looking appetizing and juicy.

This plant can be found in floodplain forests near the banks of reservoirs, as well as on the edges of the forest. Prefers rich soils nutrients, this plant is distributed almost throughout Europe and Asia Minor.

The berries are usually close to each other and tightly wrap around the branch. But in no case should they be eaten, since they are poisonous, only 10–12 berries are enough to get fatal poisoning.

There are more than 50 species of this plant species, there are evergreen plants, there are semi-deciduous plants that grow mainly in warm regions not only in Russia, but also in warm regions of other countries. There are species that tolerate harsh climates well, such plants can grow in more northern regions, and in the mountains.

What color are the berries of the wolf's bast and what is the plant

The wolf's bark is poisonous plant, but, nevertheless, very beautiful, especially in spring, when flowering begins. The peculiarity of the wolf's bark is that first they appear on it beautiful flowers(somewhat reminiscent of the colors of lilac), the shoots of this plant during the flowering period are covered with pinkish-white flowers.

With a sufficiently long stay near the plant, the smell from the flowers can provoke a headache.

The flowers of this plant are collected in bunches, which are somewhat reminiscent of nests (to see this, it is best to look at the pictures). At the same time, the flowers of some species of this plant exude a delicate aroma. But at the same time, it is worth coming closer to enjoy its smell, as a pleasant smell will abruptly change to a less pleasant one.

The plant itself

1. Represents a bush.
2. In wild growing conditions, it rarely exceeds a height of 1-1.5 m.
3. If the plant is grown for decorative purposes, then the height of the bushes with appropriate care can reach a height of up to 2 m.

The plant grows best in more acidic and damp soils rich in nutrients. In principle, they are grown on almost any soil, but sufficient moisture and fertilizing are important, and then the plants long years will delight a person with its beautiful flowers. To verify this, you can look at the data flowering plant how it looks, what color, and whether it is worth growing it on your site.

What is lyko

After the flowering period, narrow leaves appear in the wolfberry, which are attached to the main shoots with a short handle. Closer to autumn, berries appear that look very beautiful, bright, shiny red, but, despite their beauty, deadly poisonous.

It is important when caring for wolf cub to use protective equipment so as not to get burns from this plant, first of all, the skin.

Such plants, because of the beauty of flowers, some people grow in their gardens and summer cottages, but you should be careful with this, as it is poisonous. For example, it is worth applying the skin to the bark of a bush, as you can get irritation, and in some cases a burn. This plant has many other names, for example, wolfberry, daphne and others.

All parts of the plant are considered completely poisonous:

• Berries;
• And also the leaves;
• Bark;
• Flower;
• And even root.

But, despite its toxicity, the components of this plant are widely used, primarily in traditional medicine. Healing properties this plant has been known for a long time. In order for parts of this plant to be beneficial in the treatment of any ailments, it is necessary to take microdoses of preparations made on its basis, under the supervision of a specialist. Properly prepared plant parts are used as an analgesic, used in the treatment of rheumatism, neurological pain. In some cases, parts of this plant are used in the treatment of epilepsy and even oncology.

Is the wolf's bast plant poisonous

The use of plant parts as medicinal product allowed only after agreement with the doctor, since even a slight deviation or excess of the recommended dose, instead of improving health, can lead to a negative result. The use of drugs for the treatment of children is allowed, both inside and outside, but only after necessary analyzes and doctor's permission and under his control.

If you use a more powerful dose than recommended, you may experience:

• Stomach ache;
• convulsions;
• Burning in the mouth;
• Skin problems, etc.

The plant itself is completely poisonous, despite being outwardly pleasant and beautiful view, each part can cause problems with the skin, gastrointestinal tract, headaches, drowsiness, or vice versa, short excitement, fever, etc.

In addition to the medicinal properties of this plant, it also brings other benefits, since it blooms early enough, the very first bees begin collecting future honey from these flowers. When infused with bark and berries, in some cases the substances contained in them will allow the composition to be used as an external remedy, for example, for rheumatism.

Poisonous plant wolf bast: description (video)

Such a description of this type of plant will allow a person to protect himself from negative impact on your body. But, at the same time, with proper use, on the contrary, it can be beneficial. As for positive emotions, this plant allows you to enjoy in early spring beautiful flowers, moreover, even when the grass has not really grown, and there are no other flowers.

At the beginning of development suburban area when there was nothing on it yet, we planted a bush brought from the forest. We liked it for its decorative effect: it blooms early, when the snow has not yet melted, the flowers are bright lilac color, leaves beautiful shape bright green. And at the end of summer, red berries appear on it. Planted and rejoice for many years. And they didn’t even bother to find out better what we are growing. True, a neighbor warned us that the plant is poisonous. And today, in one of the posts, I saw our joy and finally recognized her name.))

Why wolf's bast considered one of the most poisonous plants found in our country?

AT spruce forest wolf's bast bush bloomed with small pinkish flowers. Flowers sit right on the trunk and on the branches, as if attached to them.

How pleasing to the eye are these unpretentious flowers, how they smell good, fresh and gentle, just like spring!

Now there are no leaves on the branches of the wolf's bark yet, they will appear later, when the plant fades. The leaves of the wolf's bast are oblong, slightly pointed towards the end. These leaves grow in bunches at the ends of the branches. And below them, bright red berries the size of a pea appear on the branches by autumn.

G. Skrebitsky.*

The shrub grows in dense forests, thickets, blooms in March-April, the berries ripen in June-July. All parts of the plant (fresh and dried) are very poisonous, especially bast (wood fibers) and berries. Poisoning can occur upon contact with the plant, especially with its bark. The toxic component of the wolf's bark has a sharp, burning taste and is highly irritating.

In children, ingestion of 1-2 berries can cause severe poisoning, which very often ends in death!

Poison that enters the human body through the skin or digestive tract causes severe inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes, eventually affecting the central nervous system, circulatory system and kidneys.

Upon contact with the skin, symptoms of its inflammation appear: redness, swelling, vesicles on the skin, in severe cases - suppuration. The mucous membrane of the digestive tract and conjunctiva reacts in a similar way. In case of oral poisoning, the inflammatory process begins in the oral cavity and spreads to other parts of the digestive tract (stomach and intestines). There are pain in the mouth and stomach, salivation, thirst, swallowing disorders, nausea, vomiting, crampy pain in the abdomen and diarrhea, sometimes with an admixture of blood. General symptoms: headache and dizziness, agitation, fever, increased heart rate, weakness, shortness of breath, convulsions in children, difficulty urinating, hematuria, circulatory failure, which can result in death.

First aid - wash the affected skin, conjunctiva and mouth with water. Give the patient milk and/or protein chicken eggs and then transported to a hospital immediately.

What does a wolf's bast look like?

This shrub is not higher than one meter. However, if the shrub is grown, creating favorable conditions for it, then it can grow up to 2.5 meters in height (for example, a wolf bast bush in a garden or park). In spring, the stems of the shrub are bare, and pink flowers bloom on the branches. fragrant flowers, located in the axils of leaves that fell last year. Each sinus consists of three flowers.

The trunk with branches is gray-brown in color. Leaves are ovate. The fruit of the plant is light red in color, the shape is also ovoid.

From February to the end of March, this plant blooms beautifully, and on the territory of Russia, the flowering period is April-May.

The plant grows in poorly lit places, on soil with large quantity nutrient elements. You can meet a wolf's bast in the floodplain forest or on the edges of the forest.

According to legend, somehow the wolf was late for the council of animals. It can be seen running among the trees, in search of dinner. And the council at that time gave the plants names, and therefore not one of the plants was named after the wolf. The wolf was so angry that, out of frustration, he pounced on a nearby bush and began to rip off the bark from it with claws and teeth. Animals, wanting to calm the raging predator, named the plant wolf's bast in honor of him.

Medicinal properties of wolf's bast

The plant contains poisonous substances in all its parts: meserine resin (which causes indigestion. And blisters and redness appear on the skin) and daphrin glycoside (leads to rapid bleeding). In the bark of the plant, the content of resins, waxes of coloring substances and wax was found. Fruits are a source of bitter and coloring substances, fat, coccognin and essential oil.

Given the fact that this is a poisonous plant, you can take it only after the permission of the doctor. Wolf bast preparations have antiepileptic, analgesic, laxative and hypnotic properties on the human body.

The use of the wolf's bark

Let me remind you once again that wolf's bast preparations should be taken in homeopathic doses, and only when your doctor gives permission for this. It is necessary to take preparations of this plant carefully and not hastily. Externally, an infusion of this plant is used for radiculitis, neuralgia, tumors, sciatica. This remedy had irritating and blistering properties. In some cases, a tincture or decoction is used for sore throat, dysentery, jaundice, and even a cold.

In the presence of a toothache, the wolf's bast has an analgesic property.

A decoction of a wolf's bark.

It is necessary to take 2 grams of plant flowers and pour 20 ml of boiling water over them. We put on fire for 20 minutes. Having removed the broth from the fire, it must immediately be filtered, and the raw materials must be squeezed out. The resulting volume must be brought to 250 ml with boiling water. take this decoction 5 drops three times a day.

Wolf bark powder.

This medicine relieves a person of toothache. It is very easy to make it yourself, because for this you only need to collect the flowers of the plant and grind them into powder. Next, take this powder and rub it on the sore spot. After that, you need to rinse the genus with warm boiled water.

Decoction-hypnotic wolf bast.

4 grams of plant roots poured with a glass of boiling water, you need to put for 30 minutes on water bath. After a quarter of an hour the broth is infused, it must be filtered. Take a decoction before meals, 1 teaspoon twice a day.

Tincture of wolf's bast fruit.

Take half a glass of 70% alcohol and fill it with 1 gram of the fruit of the plant (you can bark). Leave for 7 days for infusion. Strain with gauze. It is recommended to take this tincture before meals three times a day. Before you take this tincture you need to dilute. For example, put 2 drops of wine in a spoonful of water.

Wolf poisoning

All parts of the plant contain poison, so it is enough for a person to eat 3-5 berries of the plant and he will die.

Signs of poisoning are as follows:

Abdominal pain;

Urine with blood;

Salivation.

The death of a person can occur in case of cardiac arrest.

Measures for poisoning.

The first step is to wash the stomach, and then enter vaseline oil. In no case should a laxative be used for poisoning with this plant. The main goal is to eliminate irritation of the mucous membranes of the digestive tract, for which it is necessary to allow the victim to hold pieces of ice in his mouth, lubricate the mucous membranes with dikaip, and the poisoned person must take anestezin inside.

Be careful, do not stop near the wolf's bark, pass by!

Wolf tincture

To prepare it, take 10 grams of plant bark (crushed) and pour half a glass of alcohol (70%). Leave to brew for 2 weeks dark room. You need to take the tincture three times a day, 1 drop, but every day the dose should be increased by 1 drop. When a single dose is 30 drops, start the countdown in the reverse position, that is, reduce the dose by 1 drop. Before taking, dilute the tincture with 100 ml of water. The course of such treatment is 60 days. After taking a break for 14 days, you can resume the course, or take another poison.

Wolf bark contraindications

Since the wolf's bast is a very poisonous plant, it must be used strictly observing the dose. Children are strictly forbidden to use wolf bast preparations.

Read about other poisonous plants here:

*thanks heartily to PaniPolak for this quote.

Wolfberries is a collective, popular name for a number of plants, the fruits of most of which have toxic or irritating properties.

Since childhood, we have been told about toxic properties wolfberry. However, few people know that there are several varieties of such berries. For example, Belladonna is poisonous kind, while Dereza vulgaris is not. Wolfberry and Crow's eye are also poisonous. Buckthorn brittle and Snowberry can cause vomiting or dizziness.

wolfberry often includes other inedible plants that have a specific color, for example, bright red. Thus, red elderberry and some types of black elderberry are also in some way wolfberry.

Belladonna (common belladonna)

or Krasukha, or Sleepy Dope, or Mad Berry, or Mad Cherry, or European Belladonna, or Common Belladonna, or Belladonna Belladonna (lat. Atrópa belladónna)

The specific name "belladonna" (belladonna) comes from Italian words and translated into Russian means " beautiful woman". In the old days, Italian ladies instilled belladonna juice into their eyes, the pupils dilated - and a special sparkle appeared in their eyes. In addition, the cheeks were rubbed with berries so that they acquired a “natural” blush. In Russia, this plant has long been known as "belladonna". Another name, "rabies", is due to the fact that atropine, which is part of the plant, can cause a strong excitement in a person, reaching rabies.

Signs of poisoning

Signs of mild poisoning (appear after 10-20 minutes): dryness and burning in the mouth and throat, difficulty swallowing and speaking, rapid heartbeat (tachycardia). The voice becomes hoarse. The pupils are dilated and do not react to light. Violated near vision. Photophobia, flashing flies before the eyes. Dryness and redness of the skin. Excitation, sometimes delirium and hallucinations.

In severe poisoning, complete loss of orientation, sudden motor and mental excitement, sometimes convulsions. A sharp increase in body temperature, shortness of breath with the appearance of periodic breathing of the Cheyne-Stokes type, cyanosis (blue) of the mucous membranes, irregular weak pulse, drop in blood pressure. Possible death from paralysis of the respiratory center and vascular insufficiency.

A specific complication of atropine poisoning is trophic disorders - significant swelling of the subcutaneous tissue of the face, in the area of ​​​​the forearms and legs.

wolfberry

Deadly wolfberry, or Common wolfberry, or Wolf bast, or Wolf berries, or Plokhovets, or Pukhlyak (lat. Dáphne mezéreum)

In central Russia, it blooms before all shrubs.

In Russia, it grows throughout the forest zone - in the north of the European part of Russia (including the Arctic region) and Western Siberia(on the border with the forest-steppe; to the east it reaches Baikal), in the North Caucasus and in Dagestan.

It grows more often in the undergrowth of dark coniferous and mixed forests, less often in broad-leaved forests of the forest-steppe. In the southern regions - in the subalpine belt of mountains. It grows well and branches with light clarification.

poisonous organs

Leaves, flowers, fruits are highly poisonous.

Picture of poisoning

Poisoning occurs when eating berries (often by children), chewing the bark, and also when the skin comes into contact with wet bark or when plant juice gets on it (dermatitis). Inhalation of dust from the bark causes irritation of the mucous membranes of the pharynx and respiratory tract, contact with the eyes irritates the conjunctiva. After eating the berries, there is a burning sensation in the mouth, pain in the epigastric region, nausea, vomiting, weakness, convulsions are possible. Poisoning proceeds according to the type of hemorrhagic gastroenteritis.

Crow's eye four leaf

It grows almost throughout Europe (except the southeast), in the Mediterranean and Western Siberia, in deciduous forests and mixed forests on fertile loamy soil. Found in coniferous forests. Prefers damp, shady places, thickets of bushes, shady ravines. It is also distributed in the forest-steppe.

Virulence

The plant is deadly poisonous. Children are especially often poisoned, who are attracted to shiny beautiful berries crow's eye. Leaves act on the central nervous system, fruits - on the heart, rhizomes cause vomiting. Symptoms of poisoning: abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness attacks, convulsions, disruption of the heart until it stops. The use of the plant for medicinal purposes is prohibited.

Buckthorn brittle

alder buckthorn (lat. Frángula álnus), or brittle buckthorn (Rhámnus frangula)

It occurs in the forest and forest-steppe zone of Europe, the central regions of Western Siberia, in the north of Asia Minor, in most of the Crimea, in the Caucasus, in the northern regions of Central Asia.

Application in medicine

The bark and fruits have laxative and emetic properties and are used in folk medicine. In official medicine, buckthorn bark (lat. Cortex Frangulae) has medicinal value. To avoid poisoning, do not use fresh bark. Toxic substances in it are gradually oxidized, so the bark is used after 1 year of natural storage or after warming up (1 hour at a temperature of 100 ° C). Raw materials are used in the form of a decoction, extract, as part of laxative and anti-hemorrhoid preparations, in the form of the Ramnil preparation.

elderberry red

Elderberry ordinary, or elderberry racemose (lat. Sambúcus racemósa)

The red elderberry is widespread in Eurasia and North America. The Western European part of the range covers the Mediterranean countries and the countries of Central and of Eastern Europe. In Russia, the plant is distributed from the western borders to Pacific Ocean. The plant is found in China, Korea and Japan, as well as in Canada and the USA (including Alaska).

Use in medicine

In folk medicine, flowers and fruits of the plant are used. In the treatment of colds, bronchial asthma, headaches and rheumatism drink an infusion of flowers. An infusion of flowers as an external agent is used for rinsing with acute tonsillitis (tonsillitis) and inflammatory processes in the oral cavity. As a laxative, jelly made from fruits is used.

Voronet krasnoplodny

Voronets krasnoplodny grows in coniferous and mixed forests, in the Far East, in Siberia and in the north of the European part of Russia.

Application in medicine

In the past, cohosh roots were used in folk medicine for asthma and goiter. Currently, its use is limited in homeopathy for rheumatism and muscle inflammation.

In folk medicine, a decoction of the herb is used for general weakness and loss of strength, heart attacks, headaches, and women's diseases (Vereshchagin et al., 1959). Fruits and grass are used for gastritis, peptic ulcer stomach and duodenum, with enterocolitis, as an antitumor agent for stomach cancer; a decoction of herbs with berries - with gastralgia. Infusions and decoctions from rhizomes are used for uterine bleeding, whites, delayed menstruation, with pulmonary tuberculosis, diseases of the nervous system. The plant is also used for malaria, rheumatism, asthma, goiter, skin diseases, as a calming central nervous system and cardiovascular agent (Schroeter, 1975; Krylov, Stepanov, 1979). In Tibetan medicine, a decoction of the herb is used for headaches, pain in the heart and gynecological diseases.

The positive effect of Voronets preparations as a cardiovascular, sedative agent has been established. According to E. Yu. Chass, there are several cases of curing inoperable forms of stomach cancer with grass and black cohosh fruits.

A decoction of rhizomes or infusion is used for female diseases, general weakness. An infusion of herbs in Tibetan medicine and in Siberia is used for gastrointestinal and nervous diseases, headaches, and heart attacks.

Wolfberry is known as one of the most poisonous plants, its photo and description can be found in any botanical reference book. But information about this plant is often limited to indicating that it is extremely poisonous, and you can not only eat the fruits, but even smell and touch them, and after contact with the leaves, be sure to wash your hands. But poison can also be medicine. Is this the case with wolfberry?

Wolfberry is not one, but several types of plants. They are united by a noticeable color of fruits (red, orange, white, black) and at the same time their complete inedibility. In botany, under the name wolfberry, a shrub up to 1.5 m high is known. The plant has long straight stems that almost do not branch, small green leaves and very beautiful tube-shaped flowers.

Wolfberry fruits are red berries resembling barberries. They are small, tightly pressed against the stem, grouping into a kind of clutch around it. There is a yellow variety of wolfberry - the fruits are also located, but unusual color may be misleading. The fruits can remain on the branches up to late autumn, over time losing toxic properties.

Where does it grow

Wolfberry is an extremely common plant. It prefers a temperate climate with snowy winters, easily survives frost and lack of sunlight. The area of ​​​​distribution in Russia is all regions with the exception of the Far North and deserts. Outside of our country, the shrub lives almost throughout Europe, Asia, the USA and Canada. Not found in the southern hemisphere.

The plant is not demanding on soil, humidity and light - it can live both on dry stony soils and on fertile forest ones. It occurs in the mountains at an altitude of up to 2 km. Completely unsuitable for wolfberries are permafrost, salt marshes, desert soils and pebble beaches.

Why is the berry poisonous

The plant contains poisonous substance meserein. It is found in absolutely all parts of the plant. The substance has a local irritating effect and high volatility, so the plant is extremely dangerous for humans.

The composition of the leaves, fruits of the plant

In addition to meserein, the plant contains other toxins:

• daphnetoxin;
• daphne;
• daphnein.

These substances with similar names disrupt the metabolism of vitamin K and other anti-light components of the blood.

Their action is not as strong as that of meserein, but longer. They cause vascular fragility and increased bleeding, this effect can persist for several months after poisoning, especially if the victim does not take vitamin preparations. The poison is found in all parts of the plant.

Beneficial features

Despite all the danger to health, the wolfberry has and useful properties. Therapeutic effect exhibit the same substances that cause poisoning. In small doses, wolfberry poisons are used as a natural antiseptic, laxative, and local irritant. They are most often used externally.

You can use the wolfberry as ornamental plant, remedies for blood-sucking insects, and beekeepers value these berries as early honey plants. Honey is obtained from them completely harmless and very useful, sweet and fragrant. But, using medicinal properties, it is necessary to remember the precautionary measures - gloves and ventilation of the room.

Harm to the body

Wolfberry, the photo and description of which begins any reference book of poisonous plants, is extremely dangerous to health. Most poisonous part plants are berries. When ingested, they cause severe diarrhea with a risk of dehydration, convulsions, unconsciousness and death.

5 berries are considered a life-threatening dose. The stems and leaves of the plant, when ingested, produce a similar effect. Contact with the mucous membranes of the juice of the plant, the pulp of berries, bark or leaves, causes severe pain, burning sensation, inflammation.

If the substance enters the mouth, vomiting occurs. It is extremely difficult to cure the consequences of a chemical burn; mucosal injuries heal poorly. Contact with the skin causes poorly passing blisters, in the eyes - corneal wounds that do not heal for a long time.

Indications for admission

The tool is used as a folk remedy for pain in the joints and throat. Only external use is allowed, you need to work with raw materials with gloves, and when using, strictly observe the dosage.

Conditions that relieve wolfberry:

• back pain with osteochondrosis and rheumatism;
• joint pain in osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis and other pathologies;
• sore throat with sore throat and colds;
• constipation (by mouth, in a highly diluted form);
• helminthic invasions (inside, in a highly diluted form);
• insomnia (in the form of inhalation, diluted solution).

Contraindications

Wolfberry (photo and description given above) is an extremely poisonous agent, and poses a health hazard even in a highly diluted form. Therefore, when deciding on treatment with the help of such an exotic remedy, the patient must take precautions, even if there are no contraindications to its use as such.

Wolfberry cannot be used in the following situations:

• pregnancy, breastfeeding, childhood and adolescence;
• the presence of any skin diseases;
• damage to the skin at the site of rubbing (scratches, cuts);
• diseases of the heart and blood vessels;
• kidney and liver diseases;
• ulcer, gastritis, intestinal diseases;
• any kind of allergies.

What helps wolfberry

Traditionally, the wolfberry is used to treat diseases of the joints and spine. Least dangerous way- this is an external application in the form of ointments, rubbing, baths and wetting. It is undesirable to do compresses - heat enhances the absorption of wolfberry alkaloids, which can lead to poisoning.

• with chronic pain in muscles and joints;
• for treating the skin around scratches and bites (in no case applying to the damaged area);
• as a local remedy for combating inflammatory processes in the throat - applying ointments with wolfberry gives an effect similar to mustard plasters.

Due to its antiseptic properties, the wolfberry is used to fight fungus and other infections on the skin (but not on the mucous membranes), and also treats helminthic invasions and constipation, if taken in a highly diluted form.

Recipes of folk remedies with a plant

Traditional medicine has a large number medicines based on the wolfberry. Precautions must be taken to avoid poisoning.

1. Any parts of the plant should be taken only with gloves, in no case allowing contact with bare skin.
2. Do not allow raw materials or products to get into the eyes, mouth, nose and genital mucosa at any stage.
3. The room where raw materials are stored and medicines are prepared must be well ventilated.
4. Children and pets should be kept away from raw materials and medicines.
5. Pregnant women are also not allowed to work with the wolfberry and go into the room where the treatment takes place.
6. Wolfberry honey is boiled before use - this is the only raw material from this plant that is easy to neutralize.

For rheumatism

Wolfberry is used to treat rheumatism. The description of the recipe, the photo and the method of using the resulting product require some experience in herbal treatment. Insufficiently experienced supporters of traditional medicine are better off buying a remedy from a trusted herbalist.

Used to relieve joint pain in rheumatism alcohol tincture from the bark of the wolfberry. The agent is applied to the skin with 1-2 short strokes. Due to the irritating effect, a rush of blood occurs, and the inflammatory process ends faster.

From pain in the heart, the limbs are rubbed with the remedy. To do this, a small amount of diluted tincture, without rubbing, is applied to the skin of the hands or feet. For safety, it is necessary to rub each limb with tincture in turn once a day (i.e. on the first day of treatment, rub right leg, in the second - left, in the third - right hand etc.)

For toothache

In the treatment of toothache, the distracting effect of the wolfberry plays a role. Alcohol tincture or decoction is applied to the cheekbones or neck. The drug causes an outflow of blood from diseased teeth and alleviates the condition. You can not apply the product from the wolfberry on the forehead and scalp - a severe headache may occur.

If the tincture is carefully diluted to the point where the bitter taste almost disappears, you can rinse your mouth with it. This should be done no more than 2 times a day. Tincture promotes the death of bacteria, reducing inflammation. In no case should you swallow even a diluted tincture - it is life-threatening and can lead to poisoning.

From worms

Wolfberry, the photo and description of which is easy to find on the net, is used internally for the treatment of helminthiasis. A decoction of it is considered a strong anthelmintic, which must be used with great care. Since the medicine also has a laxative effect, it is best to take it in the morning on a day off.

The roots of the plant are used to make a decoction.

This is the least poisonous (but far from safe) part of the wolfberry. The roots are crushed, boiled in boiling water, filtered and cooled. The resulting remedy is taken only in diluted form to avoid poisoning. Reception - once in the morning, it is fashionable to repeat the next day, but the duration of treatment cannot be increased by more than 2 days.

From the fungus

For antifungal treatment, an alcoholic decoction of the roots and a diluted alcoholic tincture of wolfberry are used. This substance is applied to the affected skin in a thin layer with a cotton pad or sponge. It is best to do this with gloves so as not to cause a pathological reaction on healthy skin.

The substance is applied within the affected area, left on the feet for 20-30 minutes. And wash away warm water. You can treat your feet with pumice to enhance the effect. Wolfberry toxins effectively destroy the fungus, but the procedure can be carried out no more than 2 times a day. Do not use wolfberry remedies for candidiasis of mucous or open wounds, lesions on the hands and face.

For gout

With gout, the patient suffers from severe pain in the joints, most often the legs suffer. To alleviate the condition, a wolfberry tincture is used, which increases blood circulation in the affected area. With severe pain, covering the entire foot or a significant part of it, you can make a foot bath with wolfberry.

Water should be warm, but not hot, the content of tincture in it is 1-2 tbsp. per litre. Baths stimulate blood flow, relieve pain, improve the patient's well-being.

After such a bath, the feet must be washed and treated with a moisturizer. The frequency of procedures is no more than once a day. If there are any discomfort on the skin, you should immediately stop such treatment.

From neuralgia

Neuralgia is a long-term painful condition caused by the pathology of the nerve, while there is no violation of its structure. Wolfberry in this case acts as a local irritant. An ointment based on a decoction of wolfberry leaves is applied to the affected area, in a thin layer, without rubbing.

The effect of the therapeutic agent is achieved due to the fact that toxins irritate the skin, there is an outflow of blood to the area of ​​irritation from the affected nerve. The pain decreases, mobility is restored, the patient's well-being improves.

If the dosage is observed correctly, adverse changes in the skin do not occur. In order for the treatment not to cause harm, wolfberry-based products should be accompanied by detailed instructions, and it is desirable to use them under the supervision of the attending physician.

Symptoms of wolfberry poisoning

Wolfberry, the photo and description of which are given in the article, is extremely poisonous. But its fruits, and especially the flowers, look very attractive, so a person who is unfamiliar with such a plant has a very high risk of poisoning.

Its symptoms:

• when taken orally - abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea;
• in contact with the skin - blisters, burning, pain;
• in contact with mucous membranes - burning, inflammatory reaction, ulceration;
• in the eyes - blurred vision, lacrimation, eye pain, blindness;
• when inhaled - dizziness, headache, nasal discharge;
• in severe forms of poisoning - convulsions, inappropriate behavior, loss of consciousness, risk of death.

You need to be especially attentive to children - they can eat a berry or bring home beautiful flower out of curiosity, and as a result get serious poisoning.

First aid for poisoning

If the patient has eaten a wolfberry, it is necessary to protect the mucous membrane from irritating effects as soon as possible. The patient needs to drink plenty of fluids, preferably milk or water. You can take gastroprotectors (Almagel, Maalox) or antispasmodics (no-shpa).

Affected skin or mucous membranes should be washed running water, you can add to it baking soda. To relieve pain, ointments with dicaine or lidocaine are suitable. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse the face with water, drip drops into the eye that protect the cornea (Vizin, Artificial tear, solution for wearing lenses). If such funds are not at hand, then nothing needs to be done.

In any case, be sure to take the victim to the hospital - a small dose is enough to develop severe poisoning.

What not to do in case of poisoning:

• induce vomiting - this will increase the irritating effect of toxins, cause dehydration;
• take laxatives - for the same reason;
• take food - it will increase vomiting and diarrhea;
• treat the affected areas with potassium permanganate, iodine, alcohol solutions, peroxide - this will cause even more irritation;
• trying to remove the lens from the affected eye - there is a risk of injuring the cornea;
• refuse hospitalization.

The effectiveness of wolfberry treatment: when to expect results

Wolfberry as a remedy gives fairly quick results. Photo and description speak of pretty high efficiency. But do not forget about the risk when working with one of the most dangerous forest plants.

Video about wolfberry, its use and symptoms of poisoning

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Wolf's bark is a plant belonging to the Thymelaeáceae family. The name is folk, and according to the official classification, it is referred to as a wolfberry, or an ordinary wolf. On the territory of Russia there are 14 of its species.

Description

This is a shrub, barely reaching a height of 1 m, with flexible thin branches. Its bark has a grayish-brown hue and is dotted with brown spots. The leaves are rounded-oblong on shortened petioles. The flowers are tubular, four-petalled, with eight stamens, resembling lilacs. They are without pedicels, located directly on the stem of the wolf's bast plant. The photo shows this perfectly.

Distinctive feature

During flowering (April - early May), it is impossible to confuse this plant with any other. Its leafless branches are literally strewn with lilac-pink flowers, collected in heaps. If you sniff, you can smell the aroma of vanilla emanating from them. Just don’t get carried away with this smell, otherwise you can’t avoid headaches and malaise.

Fruit

The fruits of this plant are berries that ripen in August. They are small in size, bright scarlet in color, oval, juicy. As well as flowers, they are located on the branches in a few bunches. At this time, the branches are already with leaves, however, only at the tops.

Why did such an unusual name take root

The names of shrubs, as well as other plants, are not born from scratch. Wolfberry has a very strong bark. Not even the bark, but the bast layer located under it, namely the bast. Thanks to him, it is easy to break a branch of this shrub, but it is difficult to tear it off, it will take considerable strength. The adjective in the name has taken root because the wolf has always been associated with evil, deceit. And this plant is just that.

The wolf's bark is poisonous, and all of its parts. The aroma of flowers is intoxicating, poisonous. A small drop of juice that gets on the skin will cause a burning sensation, and irritation on the mucous membrane. If you unknowingly chew on a twig, your lips will swell, your throat will be very ticklish, your eyes will water, your head will hurt, your temperature will rise, and vomiting and convulsions may begin.

Spreading

Scientists have not come to a consensus on how the wolf's bark spreads. One of the versions: the birds peck at the berries, digest them without any problems, and spread the seeds with excrement.

Why there are no thickets

Wolf's bast in Russia grows in the Caucasus, Siberia and the forest-steppe zone of the European part of the country. However, this plant is quite rare. Botanists believe that thickets do not form because plants are able to poison each other, as they contain poisonous substances.

Application

Wolf's bast contains glycosides and flavonoids, which, when ingested, contribute to blood incoagulability, upset digestive system, and form blisters and burns on the skin. However, in folk medicine, these qualities are used to treat neuralgia, paralysis, gout, rheumatism, that is, only as an external remedy. Tinctures are prepared from fresh bark collected during the flowering period.

Finally

If you come across a wolf's bark, it is much safer to admire it from afar. It is a source of food for birds in autumn and an ornament spring forest. In addition, the plant is taken under protection as rare.