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"Stinking cornwort: dangerous poisonous plant healer"

Stinking cornflower (Pimpinella saxifraga) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the buttercup family that grows on dry mountain slopes, scree, forest edges and steppes. This plant can reach a height of 20 to 60 cm and has an unpleasant odor, which is caused by the presence of pubescent small glandular hairs on its stems and leaves. Stinking cornflower blooms in June-July, its flowers are small and purple, and its fruits are glandular-pubescent nuts with a slightly bent nose.

Stinking cornflower is distributed in various regions, including the Caucasus, the Urals, the Far East, Siberia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. It usually grows together with other types of basil, such as small basil, isopyroid, false petal and prostrate. They differ from stinking cornflower in that they are smooth and without glandular hairs.

In folk medicine, stinking cornflower was used to treat various diseases, including external and internal bleeding, digestive disorders, liver and gallbladder diseases, neuroses and convulsive conditions. It is also used to treat wounds, ulcers, rashes and pustules.

However, do not forget that stinking cornflower is poisonous. Its aerial part contains alkaloids, flavonoids, coumarins, triterpene glycosides, tannins, organic acids and resins. If this plant is used incorrectly, poisoning may occur.

The medicinal raw material of stinking cornflower is a herb that is cut when flowering in clear weather, after the dew has completely dried. Dry in a well-ventilated attic or under a shed, spreading it in a thin layer and stirring occasionally so that it breaks easily. Store raw materials in tightly closed containers for no more than 2 years.

Herbal tincture is prepared with 70% alcohol in a ratio of 1:10. It can be used for hypertension and angina pectoris in a dosage of 15-20 drops 2-3 times a day before meals.

Conclusions: stinking cornflower is a dangerous, but at the same time valuable herbal healer. Its use should be limited only to the advice of a qualified professional. Although stinking cornflower can help treat a variety of ailments, its toxicity can cause serious problems if it is used incorrectly. Therefore, before using stinking cornflower as a medicine, you must consult a doctor and follow his recommendations. In addition, when collecting and using the plant, precautions must be taken to avoid poisoning.