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Umbrella vulgare: a multi-purpose plant of the Umbelliferae family

Common gooseberry (lat. Heracleum sphondylium) is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Umbelliferae family. It is known for its beneficial properties and is distributed over most of the territory of the European part of Russia, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Western and Eastern Siberia. Common duckweed is found in deciduous forests, in clearings, forest edges, clearings, in gardens, parks and ravines, forming extensive thickets.

The plant has a height of 45 to 100 cm and is characterized by a long rhizome. The stem of the nymph is tubular and grooved. The leaves are ovate with serrated edges. The basal and lower leaves are trifoliate, and as they rise to the top of the stem they gradually become smaller and simplified to one trifoliate. Flowering of the common dream occurs at the end of June and July. The flowers are white, small, collected in complex multi-rayed umbrellas.

Common borer also has nutritional and medicinal value. Leaves and petioles that have not yet blossomed are eaten. Salads, cabbage soup and soups are prepared from them. Young leaves are used as a seasoning for main dishes. The petioles can be pickled for the winter and used to make caviar. Snot leaves can also be fermented, like sauerkraut. In addition, common borer is used to dye fabrics yellow and green.

The above-ground part of the plant, and sometimes the roots, are used for medicinal purposes. Dried aerial parts are collected during flowering and dried at a temperature of about 25-30 °C. Store dry parts in a closed glass container for up to 1 year. The roots are collected after the plants have flowered, washed with cold water and dried in the shade or under a canopy.

Common gooseberry is rich in various chemical compounds. The roots contain carbohydrates, essential oil, nitrogen-containing compounds, polyacetylene compounds, phenol-carboxylic acids, coumarins and higher aliphatic hydrocarbons. The leaves, stems and flowers also contain essential oil, steroids, nitrogen-containing compounds, vitamin C, flavonoids and trace elements such as iron, copper, manganese, titanium and boron.

Preparations obtained from the common dream have a variety of beneficial properties. They have a fungicidal effect, promote anti-inflammatory processes in the body, have a diuretic effect and promote wound healing. They also enhance the detoxification function of the liver.

Fresh leaves of honeydew have analgesic properties. The presence of falcarinol and falcarindiol in the plant makes it a valuable raw material for the treatment of fungal skin diseases.

An infusion of common dream is used in folk medicine to treat rheumatism, inflammatory diseases of the kidneys and bladder, joints, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, as well as erysipelas and exudative diathesis. To prepare the infusion, it is recommended to take 2 tablespoons of the crushed upper parts of the plant and pour 1 glass of hot water. Then the infusion should be boiled in a closed enamel container in a water bath for 15 minutes. After this, it should be cooled for 45 minutes, strained through two or three layers of gauze, squeezed and brought to the original volume by adding boiled water. The infusion can be consumed throughout the day, dividing it into equal portions.

Common gooseberry is a plant with many uses. It is not only an ornamental plant, but also a valuable source of food and medicinal substances. Its wide range of beneficial properties makes it an important component in traditional and folk medicine. However, before using common nymph as a food or medicinal raw material, it is important to consult a medical professional to avoid possible side effects or interactions with other drugs.