Securinega Subshrub.

Securinega Subshrub: description, application and caution when using

Securinega subshrub is a spreading subshrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. The plant is widespread in Eastern Siberia and the Far East, where it grows on rocks, steep rocky slopes, forest edges, singly or in small groups. Cultivated in Ukraine and Moldova, the North Caucasus and the Moscow region.

Securinega subshrub reaches a height of 1.5-2 meters. The stem is thin, straight, light yellow or brownish-brown. The leaves are alternate, glabrous, slightly leathery, elliptical, with a rounded top and wedge-shaped base, the edges are serrated. The plant blooms in June-July, the flowers are predominantly axillary, greenish-yellow or green. The fruit is a round, three-lobed capsule that ripens in September.

Securinega subshrub is used in medicine as a medicinal plant. The medicinal raw materials are young, slightly lignified shoot tips with buds and flowers or fruits. Dry in the shade or in a dryer at a temperature of 40-50°C, store in cardboard containers for up to 4 years.

The plant contains alkaloids, the basis of which is securinine, as well as tannins, starch and a large number of various amino acids (asparagine, glutamine, alanine and proline). The largest amount of amino acids is determined during the period of intensive growth and flowering of the plant.

Securinegi drugs have a stimulating effect on the nervous system, increase heart contractions, and increase muscle tone. Securinega is used for asthenic conditions, neurasthenia with fatigue, weakened cardiac activity, paralysis and impotence arising from functional nervous disorders. Its use is effective for burns, fractures, to stimulate the healing of damaged tissues, for chronic alcoholism and food intoxication.

To prepare an infusion of Securinega subshrub, 1 g of leaves is poured into 1 glass of hot water, kept in a water bath for 15 minutes, cooled at room temperature for 45 minutes, filtered through two or three layers of gauze, squeezed and brought to the original volume. Take 1-2 tablespoons 3 times a day after meals.

However, you should be careful when using Securinega subshrub, since when taking large doses of the infusion, severe poisoning can occur, which is associated with the effect of the alkaloid securinena on the respiratory center. Therefore, the plant should be used only under the supervision of a doctor and in compliance with the recommended dosages.

Securinega subshrub is an interesting and useful plant that is used in medicine. However, when using it, you must be careful and consult a doctor.