Many poisonous plants, including the marsh calla, have medicinal properties and, with the right dosage, can cure many diseases. A perennial plant belongs to the aroid family and in most cases spreads on the shores of water bodies and swamps. Other names for calla are marsh grass, tripol, water root and squirrel. The plant is widespread in Eurasia and North America.
Description and chemical composition
A representative of the aroid family grows up to a maximum of 30 centimeters. The herbal plant has heart-shaped, long-petiolized leaves and small, snow-white flowers collected at the top on the cob. The ear has a one-sided flat cover that tapers upwards. May-June is considered the flowering period of calla. As a result, red fruits appear, which are also collected on the cob. The plant propagates with the help of water, it is partially immersed in water and the seeds are carried by the current.
In the field of medicine, calla herb and roots are used. They have a unique chemical composition. The main components of the plant are saponins, alkaloids, tannins, starch, various mineral elements, resins and organic acids. It also contains free sugar and ascorbic acid (up to 200 mg).
The healing properties of the plant
The main element for the manufacture of preparations based on marsh calla is the rhizome. With the help of drugs based on it, many diseases are treated, namely:
- catarrh of the upper respiratory tract;
- inflammatory processes in the intestines;
- panaritium;
- osteomyelitis;
- acute and chronic laryngitis;
- bronchitis;
- chronic gastritis with secretory insufficiency.
Medicines based on marsh calla have anti-inflammatory, expectorant, diuretic properties. In addition, the use of herbal decoctions and infusions helps to improve appetite and improve digestion.
Calla root in folk therapy is used for snake bites. It is believed that it pulls out the sting and stabilizes the patient’s condition. Also, preparations with the addition of a plant are recommended for use for constipation, hernias, flu and colds.
Lotions and compresses with marsh calla are applied to places affected by rheumatism. The agent has an analgesic effect. It is believed that if you boil the calla root, the toxicity will go away, so some take the elements of the plant even inside.
Contraindications for use
Since the plant is poisonous, it must be used very carefully. Fresh consumption of calla is excluded, because it can lead to serious poisoning and even death.
In the field of medicine, a medicinal plant is rarely used, but if it is prescribed to patients, then in a strict dosage and under the supervision of a doctor. Before using the product, you should study the contraindications and possible side effects. If, after using the drug, signs of an allergic reaction appear, a deterioration in health, then the intake must be stopped. The main side effects are convulsions, dizziness, and gastroenteritis. At the first symptoms of poisoning, you should rinse the stomach and consult a doctor.
The marsh calla should not be taken orally in the form of juice, pollen should be avoided in the respiratory tract and when collected, it should be in minimal contact with the plant.
