Treatment of joints with tinctures of Chinese onion - effective recipes

A tincture from the leaves of a perennial ornamental plant is a time-tested remedy for the treatment of chronic joint diseases. It is used to eliminate pain and swelling in joints due to arthritis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis of any localization. Course use of tinctures helps improve blood supply to damaged cartilage and bone tissues, ligaments and tendons. The burning juice of the caudate bird has a distracting, local anesthetic and powerful anti-inflammatory effect.

Characteristic features of a medicinal plant

The most important ingredient in the chemical composition of the plant's leaves is the alkaloid colchicine. Due to its pronounced warming effect, blood circulation improves in damaged joints. The use of tincture has a positive effect on the blood supply to damaged tissues with nutrients and biologically active substances, molecular oxygen. Poultry leaves also contain other useful chemical compounds:

• bioflavonoids;
• phytoncides;
• organic acids;
• mucus and tannins;
• essential oils;
• microelements - zinc, magnesium, potassium, copper, molybdenum, phosphorus, calcium;
• fat- and water-soluble vitamins.

Wild poultry grass is found in the subtropical zones of Asia, Africa, and the southern regions of Europe. In our country, it has become widespread due to its high decorative value and low maintenance requirements. And then the ability of Chinese onions to improve the condition of joints that had undergone destructive and degenerative changes was established.

The useful plant has found application not only in folk, but also in official medicine. Hell root extract (another name for poultry plant) is included in some dietary supplements produced in the form of ointments, gels, and balms.

The appearance of the Chinese onion is quite unusual. Part of a very large fleshy bulb, sometimes exceeding 8 cm in diameter, rises above the ground surface. The leaves of the plant are long, thin, and pointed at the ends. In mid-autumn, Chinese onions throw out powerful arrows, strewn with small, inconspicuous flowers with a pungent onion smell. It was during this period that the maximum amount of biologically active substances accumulated in the leaves. The most useful medicinal tincture is obtained from such plant raw materials.

Useful properties of Indian onions

Indian onions are widely used in folk medicine to treat joint diseases.

Indian onion is a fairly unpretentious home plant, which, if used correctly, can replace half of a standard first aid kit. This plant is widely used in folk medicine to treat various diseases.

Useful properties of the plant:

• improvement of blood microcirculation;
• anti-inflammatory effect;
• stimulation of metabolic processes;
• strengthening blood vessels and capillaries;
• antiseptic and antispasmodic properties.

Thanks to such a wide spectrum of action, the use of Indian onion and tincture for joints has become widespread.

Since onions stimulate blood flow in the affected area, metabolic processes in the joints improve. As a result, swelling decreases and pain goes away.

Rubbing with onion tincture can quickly reduce the inflammatory process and restore normal joint mobility. In addition, onions stimulate the removal of calcium salts and uric acid from the body and prevent their deposits on the joints.

The product promotes the healing of affected skin, as it improves regeneration and has an antiseptic effect, preventing skin infection. However, it is better not to apply the product to wound surfaces, since onion components should not be allowed to enter the general bloodstream.

Only products for external use are suitable for treating joints with onions. The plant contains dangerous alkaloids and toxic compounds and is therefore prohibited for ingestion. Taking Indian onion tincture can lead to severe poisoning.

It is precisely because of the toxicity of the plant that modern medicine does not recognize Indian onions. However, when used externally, the plant is harmless and helps cure joint diseases.

Pharmacological action and medicinal properties

The therapeutic effect of Chinese onion tinctures is based on the pharmacological properties of substances from its chemical composition. Almost all biologically active compounds improve the functioning of the human musculoskeletal system. Useful substances complement each other’s therapeutic effects, enhance and prolong them. The following clinical activity is characteristic of medicinal tinctures:

• anti-inflammatory . Alkaloids, even in small doses, inhibit the enzyme responsible for the production of prostaglandins - mediators of pain, swelling and inflammation;
• anti-gout. Course use of the tincture helps remove tophi - crystals formed from uric acid salts - from joints;
• distracting and locally irritating . The folk remedy is characterized by an immediate analgesic effect due to increased sensitivity of nerve endings located in the subcutaneous tissue;
• antimicrobial. Traditional healers recommend a burning remedy for people with pathologies of infectious origin. It has antibacterial, antimycotic and mild antiviral properties;
• decongestant _ Substances from the chemical composition of Indian onions normalize microcirculation in the periarticular soft tissues. They prevent the migration of macrophages and neutrophils to foci of the inflammatory process;
• cleansing. Tannins and mucus have the ability to bind and remove toxic products of inflammation and tissue decay from joint structures.

Tinctures of a perennial plant are used to treat joint diseases of any severity. Regularly rubbing these products into the joint area helps eliminate pain, morning swelling of the joints and stiffness of movement.

Extreme care should be taken when collecting leaves. Drops of clear viscous juice quickly appear on the slices. If it gets on the skin, then only prolonged rinsing with clean running water will help get rid of the itching and burning.

Description and history of origin

Chinese bulb is a perennial plant native to South Africa. Now it has spread to many countries in Europe and Asia. The second name of this herb is Indian onion. In Russia it is called Chinese onion, since it was brought to the territory of our Motherland from China.

In nature, such onions grow up to 60 cm in height with a large cluster of flowers. As soon as the flowering period ends, the period of seed ripening immediately begins, it bears fruit abundantly, and about 10 new bulbs appear at a time.

Chinese onion has very valuable medicinal properties; it is used to alleviate inflammatory diseases, and copes especially well with joint diseases and rheumatism, as it is rich in valuable essential oils, amino acids and organic acids. In the photo you can see what a Chinese onion looks like.

Fact. “Another name for this onion is poultry, it is associated with “bird's milk,” that is, with something magical and unreal, because of the indescribable beauty of the flowers. Translated from Hebrew it means “milk of the hawk”, this definition it received due to its milk juice.”

Indications for use

Tinctures based on ornithischium caudate are used to treat joint diseases of any etiology. These can be pathologies provoked by both the inflammatory process and destructive changes in tissues. The greatest therapeutic effectiveness of tinctures appears in the initial stages of the disease. But they help eliminate the symptoms of pathologies even with already developed complications. Indications for the use of a burning agent are:

• spondyloarthrosis;
• coxarthrosis;
• gonarthrosis;
• gouty, rheumatoid arthritis;
• thoracic, cervical, lumbar osteochondrosis;
• intervertebral hernia;
• tendonitis and tendovaginitis.

It should be remembered that the use of poultry tinctures does not cancel the course of taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and chondroprotectors. It is necessary to inform a rheumatologist, vertebrologist or orthopedist about the use of a folk remedy. There is a high probability that the doctor will reduce the dosage of drugs, which often exhibit significant side effects.

In a room with a tailed poultry bird, there are very few fungal spores and pathogenic bacteria in the air space. During growth, Chinese onions release phytoncides that can destroy pathogenic microorganisms. Therefore, traditional healers recommend keeping poultry plant on their windowsills for people prone to frequent respiratory infections.

Contraindications for use

Treatment with Indian onions must be carried out in compliance with all the requirements of the therapeutic procedure; it is necessary to take into account the possible presence of indications in the patient that prohibit the use of medicinal compositions based on the juice of this plant.

The main contraindication for use is oral administration. Accidental ingestion of the medicine can provoke the development of severe poisoning, diarrhea, flatulence and decreased blood pressure.

When using the drug externally with the addition of a herbal component, there are practically no contraindications.

A ban on use is imposed only when:

• individual intolerance;
• the presence of severe renal failure;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• blood diseases.

It is prohibited to apply such compositions to damaged areas of the skin, as this can cause severe irritation.

If during therapy the patient experiences redness, swelling or a rash, this may indicate the development of an allergy, so therapeutic measures should be stopped.

Both the bulb and the leaves of the plant are used to prepare medicinal products.

Contraindications and side effects

Chinese onion juice is a common cause of allergic reactions in gardeners. During growth, poultry leaves very often dry out at the ends, even with high air humidity. To increase the decorative appearance of the bush, flower growers cut off the darkened areas. If a person is hypersensitive to colchicine, then even a microscopic dose of the juice will cause burning pain, redness and swelling of the skin. After a few minutes, rashes may appear on the dermis. In this case, the skin must be washed with water, take a tablet of any antihistamine (Claritin, Loratadine, Suprastin) and consult a doctor.

Chinese onion tinctures are strictly forbidden to be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. They are not used in the treatment of children under 18 years of age, with hematopoietic disorders, including poor blood clotting.

Proper preparation of tinctures

Almost all recipes for Chinese onion tinctures for treating joints contain vodka or alcohol. Pharmacies sell 70% and 96% ethyl alcohol for external use. You should purchase the medicine without any dyes, flavors or preservatives. To prepare tinctures, you can use both fresh and dry, pre-collected leaves. All work must be carried out wearing medical gloves. Here are the most effective recipes for tinctures for joint pain and stiffness of movement:

• Cut 100 g of fresh leaves (6-7 pieces) into pieces 1-2 cm wide and lightly grind in a mortar until juice appears. Place the plant material in a container made of ceramic, porcelain or dark glass and pour in a liter of vodka or 90% ethyl alcohol diluted with water in a 1:1 ratio. Seal the container and place in a dark place for 2-3 weeks;
• Grind 10 dry leaves in a mortar to a powder and pour into a dark glass jar or bottle. Pour in a liter of vodka or 96% ethyl alcohol diluted with water in a ratio of 1:1. Leave in a dark place for 3-4 weeks. For better extraction of biologically active substances, the container must be shaken daily;
• Place 3 whole large leaves, 20 g of fleshy onion and a flower arrow, cut into small pieces, into a dark glass container. Pour in a liter of vodka or 96% ethyl alcohol diluted with water in a ratio of 1:1. Place the container in a cool, dark place for 1-1.5 months.

Tailed poultry can be infused not with vodka, but with vegetable oil. You can use sunflower, corn, olive. But the best medicine comes from flaxseed oil. Place fresh Chinese onion leaves in a bowl made of non-oxidizing material (glass, ceramics, clay). They need to completely fill the container, but do not compact it. Carefully pour in the vegetable oil down the side until it reaches the neck. Close the container with a lid and place in a dark place. Leave for 30 days, shaking occasionally.

To treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system, oil and alcohol tinctures are used 2-3 times a day. They are rubbed into the knees, lower back, neck, hip, elbow, and shoulder joints. Folk remedies can also be used in the form of compresses. To do this, moisten a sterile napkin in the tincture and apply it to the area of ​​pain and inflammation for 1-2 hours.

No matter how effective folk remedies are, they should only be used as an auxiliary treatment. It does not replace taking pharmacological drugs - NSAIDs, glucocorticosteroids, chondroprotectors. The possibility of using Chinese onion tinctures and medications together should be discussed with your doctor.

Growing at home

This perennial plant grows to large sizes at home; its diameter can exceed the size of a man's fist. The bulbs multiply quite quickly, up to 15 children can appear at once, they can immediately be transplanted into separate containers and new shoots can be grown. To plant, you must perform the following steps:

1. Prepare medium-diameter pots and fertile soil. In addition to the soil, you need to take humus and sand. In percentage terms it is: 3 parts soil to 1 part humus and 1 part sand.
2. Pour wood ash into the pot as fertilizer.
3. Tamp the onion into the center of the prepared soil and water it with water. The main thing is that the top of the bulb is underground, otherwise it will die.

This plant is easy to grow at home, it is not fussy, and does not require regular and frequent watering. It should be moistened when the soil becomes so dry that it gathers into an earthen lump. You need to place the pot of onions on the windowsill; they love sunlight. In an unlit, dark place in the corner of the room, the plant will not die, but will grow small and will not bloom.

As soon as the plant is in the fresh air, it begins to actively bear fruit with small bulbs, so in the summer you should take the plant out to the loggia or garden. The babies can be found at the base of the bulb; to make it easier to find the babies, you can look at the photo of the fruiting onion.