Pikulnik Sowing

Pikulnik Sowing: properties and application

Galeopsis segetum is an annual plant of the Lamiaceae family, which is known in folk medicine by various names such as blood tea, fire grass and downy nettle. The above-ground parts of the plant are used, which are collected during the flowering period and dried in the shade.

Botanical description of Pikulnik Posivny

The plant grows up to 30 cm in height and has a tetrahedral stem without thickening at the nodes. It is heavily pubescent and is often red in color at the base. The stem branches and bears pubescent, blunt-toothed along the edge, ovate-lanceolate leaves with petioles. The large yellowish-white flowers with a distinct yellow spot and a red-violet pattern on the lower lip have silky pubescence. Blooms in June (July) - August (September). It is found on calcareous soil, pebbles, gravel pit dumps, quarries and arable lands.

Active ingredients of Pikulnik Seedivny

Pikulnik Saivnaya contains silicic acid, tannins, iridoids, some saponins and essential oil. Silicic acid and saponins have a mucus and expectorant effect, bitterness improves overall well-being and stimulates appetite.

The use of Pikulnik sowing in medicine

One should not expect miracles from pikulnik, but if it is used correctly, namely with endurance and conscientiously, it can be a good help for chronic lung diseases. Pikulnik tea can bring relief even from whooping cough.

To prepare tea, you need to pour two teaspoons with the top of the mixture, pour 1/4 liter of boiling water, let it brew for 15 minutes, cool and drink, sweetened with honey, in small sips in the morning before getting up. It doesn’t hurt to drink 1 cup of tea in the evening before bed. It is worth trying this tea also for whooping cough.

Pikulnik Sovnaya is also used in homeopathy. The homeopathic remedy Galeopsis is currently used, although quite rarely, for diseases of the bladder and kidneys. The dosage is very varied: from the original tincture 3 times a day, 10 drops, to dilutions D1-D6, which are taken 3-5 times a day, 5-10 drops.

In folk medicine, Pikulnik Sowing is also used to treat colds, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, headaches, hypertension, insomnia, neuroses, menstrual irregularities and many other diseases.

However, before using Pikulnik Soevny to treat any disease, you should consult your doctor and make sure that there are no contraindications. For example, pikulnik is not recommended for pregnant women and children under 12 years of age.

Overall, Piculina sativum is a beneficial plant that can help treat certain diseases. However, as with any medicinal plant, you should consult your doctor before using it and follow the recommended dosage.