Many are interested in what the golden mustache plant treats and its medicinal (beneficial) properties and contraindications (harm). This interest is not accidental, because this plant is known as a natural healer, having literally miraculous properties that contribute to the healing and rejuvenation of the human body. It is not for nothing that different peoples also have such names as “living water” and “corn ginseng”.
And although the plant’s homeland is Mexico, it grows well here too, and some gardeners, knowing how useful it is, grow it on their windowsill, which we will discuss below.
Golden mustache and reviews about it
The golden mustache and reviews about it will convince many of the healing power of this plant. It truly has a unique composition, which is based on healing and biologically active substances:
- vitamins and minerals, including a high percentage of copper, nickel, magnesium, vanadium, cobalt, sodium, potassium and manganese;
- glycosides;
- steroids;
- bioflavonoids;
- carotenoids;
- pectins;
- a nicotinic acid;
- tannins.
It is not surprising that the golden mustache is recognized as a powerful biogenic stimulant that can significantly rejuvenate the body.
With it you can:
- speed up metabolism in the body;
- normalize the functioning of the circulatory and digestive systems;
- fight pancreatic diseases;
- treat diseases of the respiratory system;
- get rid of wounds, ulcers, lichen, eczema, boils and other skin diseases;
- improve visual acuity;
- reduce the manifestations of neuroses and stress;
- used in complex therapy of diseases such as diabetes, hemorrhoids, tuberculosis and pneumonia;
- get rid of periodontal disease;
- fight various gynecological diseases;
- used in the treatment of cancer.
As reviews about the plant say, its whiskers have the most pronounced properties, moreover, at the stage when their color becomes brownish-violet, and the number of joints reaches at least 9 pieces.
Plant composition
Golden mustache is also called fragrant callisia. In the photo you can see what the plant looks like. It can be grown indoors. The active components of callisia fragrant have a positive effect not only on joints, but also on other organs and systems.
The plant contains the following components:
Name | Useful action |
Biphenols | They have an anti-inflammatory effect. |
Quartzetin | Has a positive effect on joints, relieves inflammation and swelling. |
Vitamin B | Participates in metabolic processes, helps restore damaged tissues. |
Copper | Helps improve metabolism, increases the amount of hemoglobin, enriches the body with oxygen. |
Campherol | Relieves inflammation and acts as an analgesic. |
Chromium | Restores the functions of the thyroid gland, improves the functioning of the heart and blood vessels. |
Sulfur | Has cleansing and rejuvenating properties. |
Beneficial features
For many years, herbalists have been using golden mustache. Recipes for treating joints with this plant are used not only in folk medicine, but also in official medicine.
Therefore, in addition to drug treatment and physiotherapy, the doctor may prescribe a tincture or decoction of calissia in complex therapy. Most patients report noticeable relief after the first use of the golden mustache.
The plant helps to cope with muscle pain, especially when the joints “twist”, relieves stiffness and returns the joints to their former mobility. For many people suffering from joint ailments, this plant helps prolong remission.
Golden mustache for joints has the following properties:
- quickly relieves inflammation;
- relieves pain;
- eliminates swelling;
- improves metabolic processes in tissues.
This plant also helps normalize metabolism, restores the endocrine system, improves the regeneration of damaged mucous and muscle tissues, etc. You can learn more about the healing qualities of the golden mustache in the video in this article.
Using a golden mustache
In addition to treating joints, the medicine is used to normalize the functioning of:
- digestive;
- musculoskeletal;
- cardiovascular;
- endocrine systems.
Golden mustache helps in the treatment of the supporting apparatus.
For example, a golden mustache helps reduce weight in case of obesity and cope with diabetes. For joint diseases (as well as for a number of other ailments), it can be used as an external remedy, as well as for oral administration. Most herbalists advise using the leaves, but some recipes also use the roots or the entire plant.
Contraindications
Like most other medications, the golden mustache also has certain contraindications. Recipes for joints based on this plant have a number of limitations. And its uncontrolled use can even harm health.
It is not recommended to treat with fragrant calyssia:
- during pregnancy;
- under the age of 18;
- for chronic renal and liver failure;
- with individual intolerance to individual components of the plant;
- during periods of exacerbation of diseases.
Golden mustache in gynecology
The golden mustache is used quite widely in gynecology, and helps fight infertility, inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries, endometritis, benign neoplasms (ovarian cysts and fibroids, uterine fibroids, cervical polyps), as well as cervical erosion.
Golden mustache has an advantage over chemical medicinal preparations, which is that it has a detrimental effect on microbes and fungal parasites without disturbing the microflora.
For the treatment of gynecological diseases, golden mustache is usually used both internally, taking an infusion from it 3 times a day, and externally in the form of vaginal tampons, which are moistened in the infusion of golden mustache.
To treat many diseases, you can use various forms of preparing the plant - it can be a water or alcohol tincture, oil, ointment, balm, syrup or juice of the plant, and each of these types has a good therapeutic effect.
Useful properties of tincture
- has an analgesic effect;
- accelerates tissue regeneration, promotes healing of skin damage;
- normalizes functional parameters of the heart;
- strengthens vascular walls;
- has a beneficial effect on the immune system;
- normalizes the digestive and respiratory organs;
- relieves endocrine problems;
- slows down the development of atherosclerosis.
Alcohol-containing tincture of golden mustache has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties and prevents the development of inflammation.
Golden mustache - vodka tincture, use in folk medicine - recipes for joints
The golden mustache, whose recipes for joints are very popular, makes it possible to get rid of many diseases on this topic.
The basis of treatment is tincture of golden mustache, which can be prepared as follows:
- take 13-15 pieces of plant joints and 0.5 liters of good quality vodka;
- finely chop the raw materials, pour vodka and close the lid tightly;
- place the container in a dark place for 2 weeks, shaking it periodically;
- after this time, the tincture must be strained;
- use both internally and externally.
For joint diseases, it is necessary to undergo comprehensive treatment, namely:
- drink the tincture, for which you need to dilute 30 drops of the drug in half a glass of warm water and drink 2 times a day before meals. The course of treatment is 10 days, then a 10-day break, and then another repetition of the course;
- Rub the tincture into the affected areas, lightly massaging and thoroughly rubbing it into the skin. The duration of such treatment is 1 month, and after two weeks the course can be repeated;
- for severe pain in the joints, you can make compresses from the tincture, which are kept for half an hour and applied 2 times a day.
As a rule, especially after external treatment of the joints, patients feel significant relief, as pain and heaviness in the legs go away and their swelling decreases.
Please note that prolonged rubbing may cause skin irritation in the form of dryness and microcracks.
How to use correctly
A tincture prepared from golden mustache is used for joints. Most often it is rubbed into the damaged area of the body, but it can be taken orally, made into compresses and lotions.
Leaves aged 2-3 months have the greatest healing power. They have inflorescences at the end, and the lower layer of the leaf takes on a purple hue.
To apply, take gauze, soak it in the tincture and apply to the sore area for a couple of hours. Hold until the gauze dries. If you need to enhance the healing effect, then put a paste of callisia leaves and stems into moistened gauze. You can wrap the compress in cling film and wrap it in a warm scarf or blanket. This procedure is carried out twice a day for a couple of weeks.
To properly use alcohol tincture for rubbing, mix it first with any vegetable oil. Ratio 1:5, in favor of oil. This is necessary so that the medicine is applied more easily and does not injure the skin.
When taken orally, the tincture is usually measured in drops, so the dosage will be small. But since not all people like the taste of the medicine, you can stir the tincture into water and drink it this way. Usually taken three times a day before meals.
Golden mustache and ointment (cream) based on it
Golden mustache and ointment (cream) based on it have a healing effect not only as a cosmetic product, but also as a medicinal product in the fight against diseases such as:
- rheumatism and osteochondrosis;
- arthrosis and arthritis;
- bruises and muscle strains;
- dermatitis;
- frostbite and burns;
- trophic ulcers.
The easiest way to prepare an ointment (cream) is to squeeze the juice from the stems and leaves of the plant and then mix it in a 1:3 ratio with any fat-containing base that suits you, for example, baby cream, Vaseline or interior fat.
The method of using this cream is also simple - it is applied to problem areas and rubbed until it is absorbed.
But no matter how healing the golden mustache is, before you start using it, you should familiarize yourself with who is indicated for such treatment and who is not.
Homemade ointment
To use golden mustache to treat joints, there are different recipes. And these are not only tinctures and balms, but also ointments.
It is very simple to prepare such an ointment; all components are easily accessible and inexpensive.
The leaves and stems are finely chopped or ground in a blender or meat grinder. The juice needs to come out. For the base of the ointment, take baby cream without additives or flavors or pork fat. Ratio: 1 part juice and 3 parts cream. Mix well and the ointment is ready.
This ointment should be stored in the refrigerator or other cool place. Daily use - just rub those areas of the body where there are sore joints. After a month of treatment, you need to take a break for 2 weeks.
If you have prepared ointment based on golden mustache, store it in the refrigerator.
For another ointment recipe, you need to grind the leaves and stems of callisia, squeeze the juice out of them and leave it for compresses. Take the remaining gruel (about 3 tablespoons are needed), mix with a teaspoon of olive oil, a tablespoon of glycerin and five tablespoons of Vaseline. The resulting mixture should sit in the refrigerator for a while so that the nutrients are better distributed. Then you can smear the sore joints twice a day.
Golden mustache and its contraindications
The golden mustache and its contraindications must be taken into account so as not to cause harm to health.
The restrictions in this case are:
- simple adenoma;
- various kidney diseases:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- children under 12 years of age;
- individual intolerance to the product.
In addition, the recommended dosages should be strictly observed, since the plant has a high concentration of beneficial substances, and their oversaturation in the body may not be beneficial, but rather harmful.
In addition, allergic reactions are possible, therefore, in order to prevent them, you need to make sure that the product is tolerable by using half doses of tinctures or ointments at the beginning of the course. And, if after a few days you do not notice any unpleasant symptoms, begin full treatment.
And since golden mustache belongs to a poisonous group of plants, before starting treatment you should consult a doctor so that he can determine the required dosage and timing of use.
If you are not at risk and want to always have this medicinal plant on hand, then check out how you can grow it at home.
What is more effective - homemade or pharmacy?
Your attending physician will answer this question exactly, since he is the one who most accurately knows the course of your disease, the accompanying pathologies and the general clinical picture. In some cases, maximum effectiveness will be achieved when using pharmaceutical products, since they most often use not one active ingredient, but several. And they, combined with each other, will help you cope with joint problems faster and better.
In other cases, the doctor may recommend using homemade tinctures, but in combination with prescribed medications. For example, when prescribed medications do not combine well with additional ingredients in pharmaceutical preparations. Then you will take the tablets as prescribed by your doctor and enhance their effect with compresses or rubbing.
If you are allergic to certain plants or foods, then the choice of acceptable medications will be further narrowed.
After all, callisia itself is a fairly strong plant and can cause a reaction even without additional components. Therefore, in this case, komy-za30.ru recommends strictly following the doctor’s prescriptions and not increasing the dosage, as this can only worsen your condition.
Golden mustache - growing at home
The golden mustache, which is not difficult to grow at home, will actually prove to be a real help in the treatment of many diseases. But in order to grow it without problems, you need to take into account some recommendations:
- the pot for planting should be ceramic with a drainage hole and quite large, since the plant loves space;
- At the bottom of the pot you need to put drainage, which is sold in flower shops, or calcined coarse river sand;
- A universal flower mixture is suitable as a primer;
- the air temperature in the summer months should be from +22° to +26°, and the light falling from the window should be diffused;
- at the end of the growing season, the plant normally tolerates temperatures of +16°, but requires additional lighting in the form of a fluorescent lamp installed above the pot, which must be turned on for 2-3 hours every day;
- The plant must be watered every day during the growing season, and at the end of the growing season - at least 2 times a week;
- daily spraying also has a good effect on flower growth;
- Universal liquid fertilizers are suitable as mineral fertilizing.
By following these recommendations, you can not only easily grow a golden mustache, making it one of the main components of your “green” medicine cabinet, but also significantly decorate the interior of the room, especially if you place it in a flowerpot and hang it from the ceiling.