This is a plant that is one of the representatives of the Umbrella. Alpine erythematosus can be found in western Europe, in North America. In Russia, this plant is common in the southern regions. This plant prefers pastures and rocks located at an altitude of several thousand km. It grows only on calcareous soils.
Appearance
This perennial is distinguished by a dense 4 cm inflorescence surrounded by tough leaves, and strong 40 cm shoots with leathery thorny leaves.
Properties
Alpine erythematosus is actively used in folk medicine. Lotions made from the roots of the plant can be used to treat psoriasis and eczema. A decoction from the roots of Einegolovnik also fights insomnia and nervousness. Alcohol tincture helps with convulsions. In order to get rid of edema and prostatitis, they drink freshly squeezed juice of this perennial. This juice also helps with asthma with bronchitis, tuberculosis. In this case, they drink it one to two times a day.
To recover faster after a heart attack, take a decoction from the roots 2 times a day for a month. A decoction of Einegolovnik leaves helps with gastritis and ulcers, bowel diseases. With ARVI and flu, stomatitis and abscesses in the mouth, they gargle.
Contraindications
It is possible to be treated with Alpine Einegolovnik only after consulting a doctor. It cannot be used during pregnancy and lactation, under high pressure. This herb can cause bleeding or increase bleeding during menstruation. It should also not be consumed by people with autoimmune diseases.
Growing secrets
Alpine erythematosus loves to grow in well-lit places, but it can be in the shade for a while – it is there that its flowers acquire a bright blue hue. This plant adapts well to saline areas, but does not like soil with poor drainage. In places with fertile soil, Einegolovnik grows well, but if you add fertilizer, the plant will be less cold-resistant.
This perennial also tolerates cold well and does not require constant watering. You only have to weed the plantings and loosen the soil. Mulching with peat will not be superfluous. Alpine erythematosus will need support because of its high “growth”. In winter, this thermophilic species should be covered with leaves.
Einegolovnik reproduces by seeds. They are sown closer to winter directly into the ground and sprinkled with sand. Expired seeds cannot be planted, they will not sprout. To get seedlings, the seeds are placed in a container and stored at room temperature. Loose soil is added to this container and future Eineheads are sown at a distance of several centimeters from each other. Seeds usually germinate after 14 days if the temperature does not drop below + 22 ° C. After the first shoots appear, the seeds should be transferred to another room, where the temperature will be about +20. After the leaves grow, the seedlings should be cut open, but the roots should not be damaged. You can put 2-3 seeds in one container, and leave more developed plants alone.
Alpine erythematosus almost never becomes a victim of pests. However, it can suffer from excess moisture in the soil during rainy weather. At this time, the plant is vulnerable to fungus. In this case, you need to remove the affected areas. And in order to prevent this, perennials should be treated with fungicides.
Who gets along with
This plant can get along with cereals, sage and yarrow, with lupine. Einehead coexists well with mullein and catnip, rudbeckia.
How to collect and store
Usually, leaves and roots are harvested, they do it during flowering or in early spring, moreover, parts of the plant are pruned. Einegolovnik leaves are dried in a cool and poorly lit place, and the roots – only in a dryer at + 50 ° C. The dried parts of the plant are stored in paper bags or wooden boxes. They are stored in a dry room, the leaves and roots should not be exposed to sunlight. Leaves can be used for 2 years after drying, and roots for 3 years.
