Sophora tincture that heals. Sophora japonica tincture - indications for use, medicinal properties, recipes at home

The healing properties and contraindications of Japanese Sophora were first discovered by Chinese healers. The fruits of this tree were successfully treated for cardiovascular diseases, used to prevent stroke. Sophora is a famous symbol of Beijing. In East Asian countries, the plant is called the "weeping tree", often grown for decorative purposes. Also, the plant is considered a valuable honey plant. Sophora honey, like decoctions, teas, tinctures, has healing properties: it cleanses the walls of blood vessels, reduces pressure, and prevents the development of atherosclerosis, thrombophlebitis, and varicose veins.

Healing effect, indications and contraindications

What are the beneficial properties and contraindications of Japanese Sophora? What parts of it are used for medical purposes? How to prepare raw materials?

Spreading

Japanese Sophora. Botanical illustration from Curtis's Botanical Magazine, vol. 144, 1918.

The tree reaches a height of 25 m. It develops well in the shade, tolerates drought, but is not resistant to frost and strong winds. It grows wild in China, Mongolia, and Japan. Cultivated in the Krasnodar Territory, Crimea, the Caucasus. This is a beautiful ornamental tree, which is often cultivated in the southern regions.

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The fruits and buds of the plant are harvested as medicinal raw materials. The buds are removed in June-July, and the fruits are cut in September or October. It is advisable to collect them in dry weather and not fully ripe. Dry in natural conditions, with access to fresh air, avoiding sunlight. Keep 24 months.

Medicinal action

Medicinal properties of Japanese Sophora:

• decongestant;
• anti-sclerotic;
• painkiller;
• antitumor;
• hypotensive;
• vascular strengthening;
• rejuvenating;
• antihelminthic;
• antibacterial;
• regenerating;
• stimulating blood supply;
• capillary-stabilizing;
• hemostatic;
• antioxidant;
• antiseptic;
• immunostimulating.

Useful substances in the chemical composition:

• quercetin;
• vitamin P (rutin);
• vitamin C;
• glycosides;
• fixed oils;
• flavonoids (the most valuable kaempferol);
• alkaloids (the most valuable pahikarpin);
• organic acids;
• micro and macro elements.

Indications

Under what diagnoses and symptoms can treatment with Sophora japonica be effective?

• Gynecology. It is valued for its antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties. It is prescribed for a number of women's diagnoses: vaginitis, cervicitis, fibroids, colpitis, candidiasis, cervical erosion, salpingitis. It also stops uterine bleeding, inflammation in the uterus and fallopian tubes, eliminates the causes of infertility, improves the functions of the reproductive system. Applied inside, but also used externally in the form of douches. In addition, it is recommended to take with menopause. The herb normalizes the hormonal background, relieves the unpleasant symptoms of hot flashes during menopause.
• Oncology. Recently, more and more people talk about the antitumor properties of this plant. The active ingredients of Sophora stop the growth of malignant cells, prevent the exacerbation of oncological diseases, and inhibit their transition to severe stages. Often the herb is prescribed in complex therapy. With advanced forms, the plant relieves swelling and severe inflammation. It is also a powerful natural immunostimulant that supports the body's defenses during exacerbations and during rehabilitation.
• The use of Sophora japonica fruit in cardiovascular diseases. Rutin, or vitamin P, is the first remedy for diseases of the heart and joints. Rutin is not produced in the body, so its reserves must be replenished. In addition to sophora, it is found in such plants: buckwheat, olives, capers, asparagus, dandelion, rosemary, raspberries, black currants. Sophora promotes the excretion of cholesterol, prevents the formation of plaques and blood clots, helps with atherosclerosis, hypertension, angina pectoris, varicose veins, vasculitis. Strengthens blood vessels, stimulates blood supply, reduces capillary permeability. It is considered a prophylactic against strokes, hemorrhages in the retina, all internal bleeding.
• Cleansing the body. It is a natural antioxidant, removes toxins from the body, cleanses the blood and liver. Helps to cope with intoxication of the body.
• Benefits for diabetes. The herb has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the thyroid and pancreas, normalizes the hormonal background. Proven hypoglycemic properties of the drug. Apply at different stages of the disease only under medical supervision. During the course, it is extremely important to follow a diet. Most often, grass is included in complex therapy.
• Benefits for the digestive tract. Sophora gives an anti-inflammatory effect, heals the mucous well. Most often they drink with a stomach ulcer, gastritis with high acidity, inflammation of the pancreas, worms in the liver, colitis, hemorrhoids, dysentery, and loss of appetite. Folk sources mention that with a stomach ulcer, herbal treatment can increase pain, which indicates the process of tissue regeneration. But for any side effects, you should definitely consult a doctor.
• Outdoor use. The tincture for internal use can also be applied externally. It can be irrigated, gargle, gums and mouth; compresses and lotions are made from it for rheumatism to relieve swelling and pain; decoctions lubricate the skin with psoriasis, dermatitis, allergies, wounds, cracks, purulent processes, burns, frostbite.

What are the contraindications for Japanese Sophora? It is forbidden to use the herb during pregnancy (especially in the first trimester), during the lactation period, with individual intolerance. Children from 3 years old are given only after a medical consultation. Increased doses of rutin and other active substances in the composition of the plant can provoke nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, pain in the stomach and intestines, and bloating. If these signs appear, you should stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor.

The use of Japanese Sophora at home

What is the use of Japanese Sophora in folk medicine, modern pharmacology and medical practice? How to prepare water and alcohol infusions from this medicinal raw material?

Pharmacology

Sophora is often included in the composition of various drugs and dietary supplements. First of all, the grass is valued for its high content of rutin. The medicinal plant is included in different pharmacological groups: hemostatic (hemostatic), anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, regenerating. Also included in the composition of angioprotectors - means that increase the strength of blood vessels, suppressing the process of thrombosis.

• Sophora japonica tincture. The instructions for use include a list of such indications: internal bleeding; hypertension; colitis; peptic ulcer; angina pectoris, diabetes mellitus, urolithiasis. External use: acne, trophic ulcers, wounds, burns. It is forbidden to give Japanese Sophora extract to children under 12 years of age. Adult dosage - from 10 drops to 1 teaspoon no more than 5 times a day with an intensive course of treatment. An allergic reaction is possible in the form of swelling, itching, urticaria.
• dry raw materials. You can buy dry fruits, leaves and buds in various packaging. You can also buy herbs in the form of herbal tea bags. Herbal tea, in addition to all the above indications, is useful to drink as a tonic, tonic.
• Component of various drugs. Rutin can be in tablets, powder, in the form of an alcohol tincture. One of the most famous preparations from Japanese Sophora is Soforin. The instructions for use indicate that the drug is used for local treatment. They treat skin lesions, ulcers, abscesses, non-healing wounds in diabetes mellitus. Also known drugs "Ascorutin" (tablets) and "Pahikarpin" (tablets, injections).

Tea and decoction

Tea from dried fruits and buds is taken as a therapeutic and prophylactic agent for all the above diseases. It is necessary to take breaks in the course of treatment. Biologically active substances of sophora accumulate in the body and can subsequently cause poisoning and an allergic reaction.

Preparation of fruit decoction

1. Take 2 tbsp. l. dry fruits.
2. Pour in 2 cups of boiling water.
3. Boil over low heat for 5 minutes.
4. Leave for 1 hour.
5. Strain.

You can take ½ cup 3 times a day. It helps with bleeding, especially with tuberculosis. The decoction normalizes blood pressure, relieves inflammation, strengthens the immune system, and calms the nerves. It is especially useful to take decoctions in combination with vitamin C. It is ascorbic acid that enhances the effect of rutin.

In recipes, there are other dosages of herbs: 20 g of raw materials per 250 ml of water. It is recommended to make a mixture of Sophora fruits and flowers, even better - grind them into powder. For external use, more concentrated infusions are usually prepared.

Infusion recipe

1. Take 1 tbsp. l. fruits.
2. Pour in a glass of boiling water.
3. Leave in a thermos for 6 hours.
4. Strain.

Take 1 tbsp. l. no more than 3 times a day (preferably after meals). Do not abuse concentrated infusions when taken orally.

Tincture

Vitamin P is known to be more soluble in an alcohol base. Therefore, the effectiveness of this dosage form is higher. What are the features of using homemade tincture of Sophora japonica?

• Inflammation of the digestive tract.
• Insomnia, neurasthenia, it is useful to drink for women during menopause.
• Bronchitis, tuberculosis.
• Atherosclerosis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, stroke, angina pectoris.
• Inflammation of the prostate, adenoma.

Preparation of alcohol tincture

1. Take 50 g of crushed raw materials.
2. Pour in ½ liter of vodka.
3. Insist 3-4 weeks in a dark place.
4. Strain.

You can drink 20 drops 3 times a day. The duration of the course is a month, after which they take a break and repeat the course if necessary after 10 days.

Making apple cider vinegar tincture

1. Take 50 g of raw materials.
2. Pour in ½ liter of apple cider vinegar.
3. Insist 3 weeks in a dark place.
4. Strain.

Accepted in a diluted form: 1 tbsp. l. tincture in a glass of warm water in the morning. Especially helps with varicose veins.

What are the contraindications for Sophora japonica tincture? In addition to the above general contraindications, the following are prohibited during the course of treatment: driving vehicles, mechanisms and machines, physical and intellectual activities that require concentration.

• vascular and heart diseases;
• inflammation of the digestive tract;
• oncology;
• gynecology (fibroids, inflammation);
• urology (adenoma, inflammation of the prostate in men);
• endocrinology (diabetes mellitus and other autoimmune diseases);
• fungal, bacterial skin lesions.

Read more about and preparing tinctures from a mixture of herbs in our other article.

Application in cosmetology

Vitamin P is highly valued in cosmetology due to its antioxidant, rejuvenating properties.

• What is useful Japanese Sophora for hair. The rich composition of minerals and vitamin P contribute to the rapid growth of hair. The herb regulates the activity of the sebaceous glands, strengthens the roots, stimulates the blood supply and nourishment of the hair follicles. It is useful to rub into the scalp with hair loss, intense baldness.
• Benefits of sophora for facial skin. Strengthens blood vessels, eliminates rosacea (vascular network); activates metabolism (fat, lipid); narrows pores; regenerates, rejuvenates cells; provides skin elasticity. In addition, it is useful to lubricate the skin of the hands, elbows, feet, cracks on the lips. More suitable for oily and sensitive skin. Helps to get rid of acne and acne in adolescence. Restores hormonal balance, eliminates inflammation and disinfects the skin well.

An amazing plant native to Japan has not only a luxurious appearance, but also valuable healing properties. A lush and sprawling crown, unearthly beauty yellow inflorescences - this is how the symbol of beauty and health is described, which is put on a par with ginseng. The plant is able to cure a large number of diseases, which is what doctors, healers of China, Japan, the Caucasus and the Crimea use. Sophora can also grow in Russia, the tree is unpretentious, perfectly tolerates the rather harsh climate of our latitudes.

Recipes for preparing a tincture of the Japanese miracle are often resorted to - it has become an indispensable healer in almost every family. It is due to the special chemical composition that the human body needs for normal, healthy functioning. Based on it, one can understand the mechanism of action of Japanese Sophora, what heals the plant and due to what.

What does Sophora japonica treat?

The plant is known, first of all, for its high content of rutin - from 12% to 30%. This component has a hemostatic and tonic effect on the walls of capillaries, therefore. It also limits their permeability and fragility. Laboratory studies have shown that Sophora causes accelerated clotting of blood and oxalate plasma. Rutin is an integral component in the vascular treatment regimen. In addition to rutin, sophora contains ginestein, glycosides, quercetin and kaempferol. The list of diseases that are cured with the help of sophora is very wide.

Plants are used in the treatment of:

• hypertension;
• joints;
• pancreas;
• polycystic;
• hemorrhoids.

As a preventive measure, sophora tincture is drunk to prevent heart attack and stroke. Sophora extract improves blood composition, improves immunity and perfectly fights infectious diseases. Tincture or decoction is not the only way to use Japanese Sophora. Essential oils, ointments and special solutions are very popular. They are used to treat:

• varicose veins;
• nail fungus;
• bedsores;

Ointments treat wounds, trophic ulcers and other inflammatory processes. According to official studies, Japanese Sophora is excellent for treating diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, stomach and duodenal ulcers, and various kinds of hemorrhages. In oncology, it was also not without the use of a plant. Sophora helps a seriously ill patient cope with chemotherapy treatment. After operations, it is prescribed without fail due to the positive effect on the patient's heart. Cancer treatment primarily affects the heart. To maintain it, they use a tincture of Japanese Sophora.

It's important to understand! Sophora japonica is not the main drug in the treatment of cancer. It is used as a supportive agent and is prescribed in combination with other drugs.

The composition of the plant determines the list of diseases. There are many interesting facts related to the cure of diseases that are not included in the general list.

What is treated with a plant in other countries

The fact is that in nature there is not only Japanese Sophora. There is also a yellow and thick-fruited type of tree. It is yellow sophora that is used in oncology in Asia, Japan, China and Korea. However, in Russia this type of tree is unknown and is not used for medicinal purposes at all. Research on it has not been carried out, since the species is not grown.

In Japan and China, sophora is used in the treatment of allergies, runny nose, sinusitis and diseases arising from the Candida fungus - thrush. Treatment is carried out both internally and externally. Sophora will also cure lupus erythematosus. In addition to direct treatment, the tree is planted in gardens and parks - this is a symbol of longevity and, according to Japanese beliefs, the patient begins to heal just by being next to the amazing sophora.

In Beijing, for example, the plant has become a real talisman that brings health and longevity. For treatment, the Chinese use all parts of the tree - flowers, fruits, bark and even roots.

Be careful! Always pay attention to the type of drug you are purchasing. Read on the package what kind of Sophora you are purchasing. To avoid misunderstandings, give preference to the well-known Japanese sophora.

Knowing all the healing properties of the plant and its composition, as well as the list of curable diseases, you can safely proceed to the preparation of tinctures, decoctions or ointments.

Preparation of tincture and decoction

Most often, a tincture is prepared from the unblown buds of the plant. They accumulate such an amount of routine that is necessary for effective treatment. For a stronger concentration, sophora fruits are used. They must also be underripe. The seed pod itself should be bright green, while the beans should be black. Ripe pods have a reddish-brown color - this indicates that the fruit is no longer suitable for making tincture. It is impossible to lift the pods from the ground, they no longer have the required concentration of routine. Flowers or fruits are crushed and poured with alcohol. The optimal concentration of alcohol is 70%.

Attention! Sophora medicine should be prepared based on the disease. Tincture is used for some types of ailment, a decoction for others, and ointments for others.

Below are the most effective and popular recipes for preparing medicines.

What can be treated with tincture

The tincture is used for diseases such as gastritis, ulcers, rheumatism, varicose veins, hypertension, pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus, pancreatic diseases and cancer.

The recipe is quite simple:

1. Grind one part of fresh flowers or sophora fruits (100 g).
2. Place the raw material in a dark glass bottle.
3. Pour fruits or flowers with 70% alcohol (100 g). You can use vodka.
4. Infuse for three weeks, periodically shake the tincture.
5. Take 20 drops three times a day.

If there are no fresh buds or fruits, dry raw materials can be used. In this case, the proportions of alcohol and plants will be 2:1. Phytotherapeutists advise to infuse the tincture for a month, but three weeks is also enough.

What helps decoction

The decoction is good for nervous disorders, psoriasis, (external use), allergies, fever, fever due to infection. Both fresh raw materials and dried fruits and buds are used.

The recipe is as follows:

1. One tablespoon of raw materials (fresh) is poured with boiling water (one glass).
2. Steam the solution in a water bath for about 10-15 minutes.
3. If the liquid during the cooking process has decreased much, you can add boiling water so that one glass of liquid comes out again.
4. Take a cooled decoction three times a day, 30 drops.

The decoction can be used not only inside, but also externally. For example, with thrush, douching is done with a decoction. They can also cure alopecia, external sores or hemorrhoids.

Attention! Coordinate any use of Sophora with your doctor or phytotherapeutist. Only a specialist will be able to correctly prescribe the dose and form of the medicine (tincture, decoction or ointment).

Always remember that the ratio of fresh raw materials to dry ones will be different. When preparing tinctures or decoctions, dry raw materials are always taken half as much as fresh ones. The healing properties of Japanese Sophora are extensive and practically have no contraindications. But they do exist, albeit in small numbers.

Contraindications for use

Tincture and other medicines based on sophora are not recommended for women in position. It is necessary to consult a doctor in this case. There are the following restrictions on the use of the drug:

• can not be used for children under 14 years of age;
• people with serious diseases of the liver and kidneys should be careful;
• the plant is contraindicated for people who have intolerance to the components of sophora;
• not recommended for people with hypersensitivity.

This is where the list of contraindications ends. Japanese Sophora tincture is generally well tolerated.

Important to remember! The flowers of the tree have a slight toxic effect. The roots have an intoxicating, narcotic effect. Always consult your doctor about taking the tincture!

The miraculous tree will help to cure many diseases. But do not rely only on drops of valuable tincture. An integrated approach to treatment is more effective. Consult with your doctor and phytotherapeutist. In this case, the disease will not have a chance of progressing. Health to you!

Japanese Sophora is a large deciduous tree of the legume family, reaching a height of 25-30 meters. It has a powerful root system, branched stems and a wide crown. The leaves are pinnate, elliptical, growing in pairs. Stems and leaves are pubescent with light adpressed hairs. The flowers are yellowish, moth-like, collected in dense apical racemes. The fruits are slightly constricted club-shaped beans. The fruits ripen 3-6 seeds of reddish or black color.

Sophora blooms in July-August, the fruits ripen in September-October, do not fall from the branches all winter. The plant is common in China, Japan, Vietnam, Transcaucasia, Central Asia, in the south of Ukraine.

Useful properties of Japanese Sophora

Sophora japonica contains a large amount of alkaloids: in leaves - 3%, in seeds - 4%, in roots 2-3%. They form the basis of the chemical composition of the plant. In addition, phenolic dyes are present in the roots, and up to 6% fatty oil in the seeds. Also, bioactive substances such as kaempferol, quercetin, flavonoids, organic acids and vitamin C have been isolated from different parts of Sophora.

In addition, rutin, which has the properties of vitamin P, was found in the flowers of the plant. This substance well reduces the fragility of capillaries, therefore it is indispensable in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, typhus and measles. Doctors in some countries of Southeast Asia suggest that the flowers of the plant prepared in a special way can prevent the occurrence of a stroke, since the substances contained in them effectively strengthen the walls of blood vessels and lower blood pressure.

Unblown buds and fruits of the plant are used as medicinal raw materials. The buds are cut in June-July, when they are just beginning to bloom, the fruits are harvested after ripening, carefully breaking off or cutting off the pods with secateurs in dry weather. The collected raw materials are cleaned of twigs and impurities and sent for drying as soon as possible. Fruits and flowers are dried in well-ventilated rooms or in dryers at a temperature of 25-30 ° C, stirring occasionally. Store finished raw materials in multilayer paper bags.

The healing properties of Sophora japonica

What are the benefits of preparations based on Japanese Sophora:

Return elasticity to the walls of blood vessels, making them less fragile and brittle;

Regulate the metabolism of many systems of the human body and metabolic processes in it, allowing you to lower blood glucose and cholesterol levels;

Cleans blood vessels from cholesterol plaques;

Significantly reduce the level of blood pressure;

They clean the subcutaneous vessels to the capillary level, they intensively supply blood to the hair follicles and stimulate hair growth;

Contribute to strengthening the immune system and, thereby, reduce the likelihood of allergic reactions;

Improve blood supply to tissues, which has a positive effect on the prevention of strokes, heart attacks and visual impairment associated with the trophism of the vessels that feed the eye;

Reduce swelling of tissues and joints;

They fight prothrombin of capillaries and small vessels of the scalp, which helps in the fight against baldness.

The positive effect of Japanese Sophora on the circulatory system makes it an indispensable remedy for such serious complications of diabetes as diabetic atherosclerosis with numbness of the legs and the development of gangrene. This complication, which threatens the life of the patient, begins its development with the darkening of the fingers of the lower extremities, in advanced cases it threatens with amputation and death.

Japanese Sophora also helps with complications of obliterating endarteritis - spontaneous gangrene. With this disease, the arteries of the lower leg and foot are affected. Their lumen narrows, the general blood supply to the tissues of the extremities is disturbed. The effect of taking preparations based on Sophora is already noted on the 4-5th day, when an improvement in blood supply becomes noticeable.

Japanese Sophora in medicine

The effectiveness of Japanese Sophora has also been proven in the treatment of pathologies of the digestive tract. Medicines created on its basis regenerate the gastric mucosa, neutralize excessive acidity of gastric juice, and have a positive effect on pancreatic tissue.

Hypoglycemic (hyperglycemic) properties of sophora allow it to be used at any stage of diabetes:

In the initial stages - as the only drug, subject to the principles of dietary nutrition;

In complicated forms - in combination with drugs for the treatment of the underlying disease.

The stimulating properties of this universal remedy are widely used in the treatment of impotence and for the normalization of blood pressure in hypotension. As a local remedy, extracts and infusions with this medicinal plant are used as a compress, washing, wet applications and dressings, rinsing and irrigation of various cavities of the human body and skin lesions.

In traditional medicine, the drug Pahikarpin, obtained from the herb of the plant, is used. It is used to relieve hypertensive crises, as well as in some other diseases accompanied by spasms of peripheral vessels. The drug is effective in myopathies.

In folk medicine, various medicinal forms of the plant are used. For example, sophora infusions are used for pulmonary bleeding, skin diseases, diseases of the liver and stomach. Orally, preparations from the fruits are prescribed for sleep disorders, high blood pressure, to improve appetite. Sophora decoctions and infusions are good for dysentery, gastric and duodenal ulcers, and inflammatory processes.

Sophora is one of the most popular medicinal plants for the treatment of hemorrhagic vasculitis. It is effective even in diseases such as angina pectoris and hypertension, rheumatism, diabetes mellitus, sclerotic stratification of the walls of blood vessels. Sophora is indispensable for diseases of the stomach and liver.

Sophora fruits

Sophora fruits serve as a raw material for the preparation of medicines, the most valuable biologically active substance of which is rutin. In traditional medicine, powders, tablets and infusions are produced from the fruits of the plant. They are used to treat trophic ulcers and deep wounds, they are also used in the form of lotions for purulent wounds. The bactericidal effect of fruits is due to the presence of quercetin and genistein in them.

In folk medicine, the fruits are used to prepare infusions and tinctures. Outwardly, these drugs are often prescribed for the treatment of burns, frostbite, trauma, skin tuberculosis, lupus, trophic ulcers and psoriasis. Internally, they are used to prevent and stop internal bleeding of various etiologies, as well as to treat atherosclerosis, angina pectoris, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, typhus, liver diseases, and hemorrhoids.

An infusion of fruits treats inflammation of the gums, runny nose, barley. Alcohol and ether extracts from fruits have antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, hay and Escherichia coli.

Sophora japonica tincture

Sophora tincture is the most common type of medicine made from the fruit of the tree. For tincture, you can use both fresh and dried fruits.

How to make Sophora japonica tincture? The tincture is easy to make at home. For its preparation, fresh fruits are taken in a weight ratio to alcohol of 1: 1, dry fruits - 1: 2. Raw materials must first be crushed, then placed in a dark glass dish and poured with a 70% alcohol solution. It takes three weeks to infuse the drug in a dark place at room temperature. After the expiration date, the tincture should be filtered, squeezed and stored in a dark, cool place in a dark glass bottle.

Sophora tincture treatment. Sophora tincture is used to treat a huge number of diseases. For example, it is effective in the treatment of rheumatism, sepsis, gastritis and ulcerative colitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers. It is prescribed for diseases of the kidneys and liver, typhus, diarrhea, early stages of tuberculosis, and also for worms. The tincture is prescribed for the prevention of internal bleeding of various origins.

The drug is widely used as an external agent for the treatment of carbunculosis and furunculosis, eczema, fungal diseases, scaly lichen, mild and moderate wounds, with frostbite and burns of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd degree of severity. In a diluted form, tincture lubricates the scalp to prevent hair loss.

There are many recipes for the preparation of drugs based on sophora. And all of them have a blood-purifying, wound-healing, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. Despite the fact that the mechanism of the therapeutic action of Sophora is not fully understood, recipes based on it are increasingly used by physicians who know and choose the healing properties of the plant. For the preparation of decoctions, infusions, extracts, ointments and other medicines from sophora, fruits and unblown flowers (buds) of the plant are harvested at a certain time.

Sophora infusion. The infusion is used for frequent bleeding and increased capillary permeability, it is prescribed for retinal hemorrhage.

Recipe 1. To prepare the infusion, it is necessary to grind 20 g of dried flowers into powder, then pour 250 ml of boiling water over them and leave for about two hours. The infusion should be filtered and taken 1-2 tablespoons three times a day after meals.

Recipe 2. For external use, 20 g of crushed fruits are poured into 250 ml of boiling water, insisted for 15 minutes. and then filtered. Infusion is recommended to wash your hair in case of hair loss.

Sophora decoction. It is used as an antipyretic, for the treatment of malaria, pulmonary tuberculosis, neurasthenia and neuritis, and is also used as a sedative for jaundice, fever, and malignant tumors.

Recipe 1. Pour 1 tablespoon of finely chopped roots with 1 cup of boiling water, simmer in a water bath for 10–12 minutes, cool and strain, then add boiled water to the previous volume. Take the medicine 25 g three times a day.

Recipe 2. 20 grams of the fruits of the plant should be poured with 200 ml of boiling water, boiled over low heat for 15 minutes. The broth should be cooled and filtered, and then thoroughly rubbed into the hair roots, after 5 minutes, rinse the hair well.

Sophora extract. Outwardly, the extract is used to strengthen and grow hair. It helps well with burns, purulent wounds, bedsores, psoriasis, ulcers of the lower extremities with varicose veins, diabetes, osteomyelitis. Rutin, present in the extract, protects the human skin from free radicals, thereby stopping skin aging.

Sophora extract contains ethyl alcohol, purified water, glycerin, fruits and inflorescences of the plant. The drug is widely used as a cosmetic product.

Medicines with Sophora japonica

On the basis of this plant, which has exceptional healing properties, many herbal remedies have been created.

They are classified as dietary supplements, and are used in the following cases:

For the treatment of pathologies of the peripheral circulatory system and their prevention;

With dermatoses of various etiologies, alopecia (baldness);

For relief of complications of diabetes mellitus;

With venous insufficiency;

For the treatment of sexual impotence (impotence) and other disorders of the male genital area;

With bleeding;

To increase immunity at increased loads, increase the adaptive capabilities of the body.

Conservative medicine uses Japanese Sophora as a raw material for the production of medicines.

Pachycarpine

The drug is available in the form of tablets and solution in ampoules for injection, it is used to treat the following conditions of the body:

In obstetric practice: to stimulate contractions in labor, to stop bleeding after childbirth.

With inflammation of the nerve nodes;

In the treatment of obliterating endarteritis;

For the prevention and treatment of spasms of peripheral vessels;

With myopathy.

Method of administration: orally before meals, and in the form of subcutaneous injections (for stopping spasms and stimulating labor).

The use of Pahikarpin in the treatment of various diseases:

Inflammation of the nerve nodes - the duration of treatment is 2 weeks, 2 times a day you need to take 0.5-1 g;

Myopathy - treatment is 1.5 - 2 months, it is carried out 3 times a year, 0.1 g is taken per day;

Obliterating endarteritis - the course of treatment is 1-1.5 months, it may be repeated after 2-3 months. Take 0.05-0.1 g of the drug 3 times a day.

The maximum allowable dose for adults is 0.2 g, the daily dose is 0.6 g, with subcutaneous injections, a single dose is not more than 0.15 g, the daily dose is not more than 0.45 g.

The medicine is produced in the form of a tincture of unfermented Sophora fruits in 48% ethyl alcohol.

It is used for external treatment of skin lesions:

• Abscesses

  trophic ulcers,

  Phlegmon.

With the help of Soforin, irrigation, washing are carried out, therapeutic compresses are made. Internal use of tincture is allowed in accordance with the dosage prescribed by the instructions. Contraindications to the use of the drug should be taken into account - this is an individual intolerance to the components of Soforin.

Askorutin

Available in the form of tablets, the main indications for use:

Treatment of pathologies of capillaries, especially vessels affected by the intake of salicylates and anticoagulants, as well as prevention of diseases of the peripheral circulatory system;

Treatment of hypovitaminosis associated with a lack of vitamins P and C;

Treatment of diseases, the symptom of which is a violation of vascular permeability;

The course of treatment with Ascorutin lasts about no longer than a month, a second course is prescribed solely on the recommendation of the attending physician:

For prophylaxis - children over 3 years old take on? - 1 PC. per day, children over 12 years old and adults - 1-2 pcs. per day.

For treatment - children over 3 years old take on? - 1 PC. 2-3 times a day, children over 12 years old and adults - 1-2 pcs. 2-3 times a day.

This dose may be adjusted by the attending physician depending on the severity of the disease and its manifestations.

Contraindications to the use of Sophora

In most patients taking herbal remedies with Sophora, it does not cause any side effects and is well tolerated. It must be remembered that medicines in which this plant is the main component have a very important feature. In the human body, the active substances of sophora tend to accumulate, and side effects in the form of allergic manifestations do not occur immediately, but after a sufficiently long time.

Because of this, a patient suffering from rashes, itching, allergic dermatitis may not immediately determine the source of his ailment. During treatment with Sophora, you should carefully monitor the reaction of your body, and if such symptoms appear, seek medical help.

Contraindications to the use of Japanese Sophora:

Individual intolerance;

Activities related to driving vehicles, operating machines or mechanisms;

Work that requires concentration;

The period of expectation of the child (1 trimester) and lactation;

Age up to 3 years.

The following side effects may occur: flatulence, pain in the intestines and epigastric region, nausea and vomiting, upset stool.

Sophora during pregnancy

Sophora alkaloids have a fairly high activity, a pronounced effect not only on the nervous system, but also on the organs of the gastrointestinal tract, the human circulatory system. They are able to pass through the placental barrier, and the rutin component can cause a miscarriage, as it stimulates contractions of all muscles, including the muscles of the uterus. These grounds should be the reason for deciding whether these drugs are really necessary.

Most often, the doctor deliberately takes such a risk if the threat to the life of the mother without this drug outweighs the threat to the health of the fetus. The use of Sophora for the treatment of pregnant women with renal or hepatic insufficiency is clearly prohibited, as there is a risk of incomplete excretion of the components of the drug from the body. The appearance of a reaction in the form of vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, dyspepsia is a reason for discontinuing the drug.

Japanese Sophora (Styphnolobium jaronicum) is a deciduous plant. An adult tree forms medicinal buds and fruits. Buds are harvested in dry and warm weather, only at the very end of the budding stage, and the fruits are used in an unripe form.

Useful and medicinal properties of Japanese Sophora

In medicine, in addition to Japanese sophora, yellowish sophora is also used. For medicinal purposes, buds and fruits are used, through which the treatment of diseases accompanied by the following pathological conditions:

• violation of elasticity, fragility and fragility of the walls of blood vessels;
• violation of metabolic processes in many systems;
• violation of metabolic processes associated with the amount of glucose and cholesterol levels;
• blood pressure disorders;
• immunity disorders;
• allergic reactions;
• impaired blood supply to tissues;
• predisposition to strokes and heart attacks;
• visual impairment associated with vascular disorders;
• tissue swelling.

In vegetable raw materials, an increased content of alkaloids was noted, and phenolic dyes were present in the root system. Seed material contains a sufficient amount of fatty oils. Biologically active substances are present in different parts, represented by kaempferol, quercetin, flavonoids, organic acids and vitamin "C".

Among other things, vitamin "P" was found in the flowers, so the drug "Rutin" can be made from the buds. Type 2 diabetes is treated quite well with a seed-based drug. In case of diabetes, before use, it is imperative to consult an endocrinologist, and also take into account the main contraindications.

Japanese Sophora in folk medicine (video)

Rules and terms for collecting buds and fruits of the Crimean Sophora

When picking fruits on your own, you must remember that they must be unripe. Properly harvested raw materials are distinguished by juicy wings of light green beans with dark, already completely hardened seeds.

It is necessary to cut the fruits in whole bunches, using a regular sharp garden pruner. Drying of the collected plant material is necessarily carried out at a temperature of 30 ° C. For this purpose, it is required to use special dryers or simply lay out the fruits in a well-ventilated area. The fruits during the drying process must be separated from each other, and unnecessary stalks are simply thrown away.

Sophora flowers are harvested only in buds, after the lower flowers are fully opened in the inflorescences. The collection of such plant materials must be carried out in dry weather. Drying is carried out at a temperature of 40-45 ° C. Drying is desirable to carry out whole inflorescences. Completely dried plant material is sifted through a sieve, where it is separated from the stalks.

The use of Japanese Sophora in folk medicine

In folk medicine, recipes based on sophora are well known, which is used both in monopreparations and in combination with other plant components. Chinese medicine also widely uses this plant for the preparation of medicines.

For example, mistletoe grass and Japanese Sophora contribute to the most effective cleansing of blood vessels, and vodka tinctures relieve hypertension, atherosclerosis, thrombophlebitis. Also, indications are presented by retinal hemorrhages and diseases of the joints. It is not difficult to prepare medicines on your own - it is enough to strictly observe all proportions. You need to take funds in accordance with the recommendations.

Preparation and instructions for use of Japanese Sophora tincture

To prepare an alcohol tincture, you need to pour a couple of tablespoons of crushed seeds into 500 ml of vodka and leave for ten days in a dark place. H the tincture should be vigorously shaken every two days. The finished tincture is filtered and stored in a dark and relatively cool place. Drink tincture in the amount of 15 drops three times a day before meals for three weeks, after which a ten-day break is taken.

Lotion from the fruits of the plant

To prepare a rejuvenating solution, you need to pour seeds, leaves and flowers of dry sophora in the amount of 100 g into a glass of high-quality vodka. After two weeks of infusion, straining is carried out and the tincture is used to wipe the face. If the skin is oily, then a clear lotion is used.. For dry skin, the lotion is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:1 and only then applied.

Sophora root decoction

The decoction is traditionally prepared from the roots of the tree, but the fruits can also be used. Used in the treatment of colds and sore throats, and when applied externally, it helps strengthen hair follicles and helps against hair loss. To prepare a tablespoon of vegetable raw materials, pour a glass of boiling water and simmer over low heat for a quarter of an hour. Then water is added, the agent is cooled and filtered. Take three times a day, 25 ml.

Medicinal properties and contraindications of Japanese Sophora (video)

The benefits and harms of Japanese Sophora oil

The essential oil obtained from the flowers and seeds of Japanese Sophora stimulates the production of antibodies and increases the activity of macrophages. Among other things, this the product has a pronounced antioxidant effect, helps to purify the blood, heals the wound, has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.

Sophora-based medicines

An analogue of alcohol tincture is the drug "Soforin", which is a tincture of fresh fruits of Japanese Sophora, prepared in 48% ethyl alcohol. Also in medical practice, the drug is used "Rutin", which helps to strengthen the heart muscle, restore and maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, prevent the deposition of cholesterol plaques and protect against the development of atherosclerosis.

Contraindications to the use of Sophora

Sophora-based preparations must be used with sufficient caution, and only under the strict supervision of physicians. It is strongly not recommended to use such drugs for pathologies of the liver and kidneys., as well as the presence of febrile illnesses and hypotension. Do not use funds in the presence of severe atherosclerosis and angina pectoris. Absolute contraindications are pregnancy and lactation, as well as children under three years of age.

Poisoning provokes dizziness and residually strong vomiting, dryness of the mucous membranes, atony of the intestinal tract, pain in the abdomen, headaches, as well as severe psychomotor agitation and tachycardia. As a first aid for such poisoning, artificial respiration should be considered, as well as gastric lavage with a weak pink solution based on potassium permanganate, after which several tablets of activated charcoal should be taken.

How to make a tincture of Japanese Sophora (video)

Today, Japanese Sophora and some other species are very widely used in medical practice as a plant material for the production of many medicines. Before using the plant for the preparation of medicines, it is very important to familiarize yourself with the contraindications, as well as get the advice of a doctor.

Sophora (Japanese or Crimean), or Japanese acacia is a medicinal plant that is widely used due to its beneficial composition. On the basis of fruits and flowers, teas, infusions, decoctions are made, they are used in the field of cosmetology, gynecology, for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, to stop the growth of neoplasms. But when treating with it, it is important to remember about contraindications and possible side effects. This will avoid the appearance of unpleasant consequences from improper intake of decoctions or tinctures: allergies, itching, skin irritation, dermatitis.

photo of a plant in its natural habitat

Japanese Sophora. Where does it grow?

Japanese Sophora is a large plant of the genus Styphnolobius. The height reaches 25 m. During flowering, yellow fragrant flowers are formed. The plant blooms every 2 years in the middle of summer. By the end of October, the fruits ripen. It grows in China, Japan, in the south of Ukraine, in Russia. There are other types of plants, for example, yellowing Sophora - the fruits and leaves of this species are used in China and Japan in the treatment of cancer.

Healing effect, indications and contraindications

The properties of the plant were discovered by Asian healers. With its help, they treated diseases of the heart and blood vessels, used it as a prophylactic agent for stroke. Sophora Ingredients:

1. Rutin. Dissolves plaques, reduces pressure, heart rate, eliminates puffiness, facilitates allergies.
2. Alkaloids. They reduce the excitability of the nervous system, increase the contraction of the muscles of the uterus, stop crises in hypertension.
3. Glycosides. Calm the nervous system, dilate blood vessels, fight microbes, remove sputum.
4. Fixed oils. They restore cells and tissues, relieve inflammation, regulate metabolic processes, and heal wounds.
5. Ash. Eliminates inflammation, slows down the process of blood clotting, dissolves blood clots.
6. organic acids. They slow down fermentation processes in the body, help remove toxins, improve the condition of blood vessels, and calm the nervous system.
7. Potassium. Removes toxins, normalizes blood pressure, regulates metabolism, eliminates swelling, spasms.
8. Calcium. Participates in the formation of bone tissue, teeth, strengthens the body's defenses, normalizes the central nervous system, strengthens blood vessels and the heart, removes toxins.
9. Iron. Increases immunity, enhances the production of hemoglobin, normalizes muscle function.
10. Zinc. Renews skin cells, reduces the manifestation of allergies, prevents premature aging, accelerates the healing of wounds and cracks, improves immunity.
11. Iodine. Regulates the work of the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal systems.
12. Bor. Prevents the development of cancer, normalizes the thyroid gland, activates the immune system.

Sophora fruits ripen in October, from that moment they begin to be harvested

Thanks to these components, Japanese Sophora is so useful - use in traditional medicine has proven its effectiveness in such areas as:

1. Gynecology. It has antitumor, antibacterial action. The remedy is prescribed for many female diseases: vaginitis, myoma, candidiasis, salpingitis. Helps stop uterine bleeding, improves the functioning of the reproductive system. The plant normalizes the hormonal background. It is important to consult with a specialist in order to avoid possible problems with the operation of the main systems if funds are not taken correctly.
2. Japanese Sophora is used for oncology. The active ingredients help stop the growth of malignant cells. Often, decoctions and infusions based on sophora are prescribed as an additional therapy. The plant is a powerful immunomodulator.
3. The cardiovascular system. Due to the content of rutin (vitamin P), plant-based products help with diseases of the heart and joints. The peculiarity of the routine is that the body does not produce it, it must be obtained from the outside. Prevents the formation of blood clots, which reduces the amount of cholesterol in the blood, strengthens blood vessels.
4. Body cleansing. Sophora is a natural antioxidant that helps the body cleanse itself.

Sophora fruits contain a lot of useful substances for the body and have a wide spectrum of action.

The plant is also useful in diabetes, it has a positive effect on the functioning of the thyroid gland. During treatment, it is necessary to follow a diet in order to enhance the effectiveness. The composition is also healing for the digestive tract: acacia heals the mucous membrane, has an anti-inflammatory effect. Sophora is useful for pancreatitis, ulcers, gastritis.

Within 2-3 days after the start of therapy, pain in the stomach area may be observed. You should not worry, this indicates the restoration of the upper layer of the stomach and does not require treatment.

Tinctures from the plant are also used externally: they irrigate the throat and oral cavity. Using Japanese Sophora, the medicinal properties and contraindications of this plant should be known. But to avoid allergies or other adverse reactions, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

Sophora japonica looks like this at the time of flowering

How to collect buds and fruits?

To preserve the benefits of the plant, it is important to properly collect the fruits and buds. So, it is better to harvest at the end of June, when the flowers are just blooming. The fruits are cut closer to mid-October. It is better to cut them with secateurs or scissors. The collected raw materials are cleaned of debris, then they put everything in the dryer.

If there is no such technique, the raw materials are laid out on fabrics in a dark room. Dried leaves and fruits of Sophora are stored for 2 years.

Pharmaceutical preparations with Japanese Sophora

Pachycarpine

This remedy is produced in the form of a solution for injection, tablets. Helps with hypertensive crisis, inflammation, stimulates labor contractions during childbirth, treats myopathy.

Soforin

Sophora tincture. It is used externally for trophic ulcers, burns, abscesses, and other skin lesions. Soforin is used for compresses, washing.

Askorutin

The drug is released in the form of tablets. Prescribed in the treatment of heart disease, hypovitaminosis, pathologies that are accompanied by a violation of vascular permeability.

The use of Japanese Sophora at home

for the preparation of medicines, you can use ready-made raw materials or prepared yourself

Pharmacology

Sophora is often included in the composition of dietary supplements, medications. The main advantage is the high content of the routine. For this reason, it is used to create hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, regenerating drugs. Used in pharmacology:

1. Sophora tincture. Indications for use: colitis, ulcers, diabetes mellitus, diseases of the genitourinary system. Sophora extract is prohibited for children under 12 years of age. For an adult, the dosage is up to 1 tsp. maximum 5 times a day.
2. Dry raw materials for making teas, decoctions. Prepared from sophora yellowish, Japanese, etc. - here you need to choose based on what disease you need to treat.
3. Tea and decoction

in the process of infusion, all the beneficial substances of a fresh plant pass into a drink

A decoction is an effective therapeutic and prophylactic agent for the pathologies described above. Decoction preparation:

1. Pour 2 tbsp. l. fruits with a glass of boiling water.
2. Boil for 5 minutes.
3. They insist on an hour.
4. Filter.
5. Take 100 ml up to 3 times a day.

To enhance the effect, the use of a decoction should be combined with the intake of ascorbic acid, which enhances the effect of rutin.

Sophora tea is a general tonic. It helps to normalize blood pressure, relieve inflammation, increase the body's defenses. To prepare it, take flowers and fruits in equal proportions, pour 4 tbsp. l. collection of 1 liter of boiling water, keep on fire for 3-5 minutes. The solution is brewed for an hour, filtered and taken 3 times a day, 150 ml each.

in the pharmacy you can buy Sophora tea in filter bags

water infusion

With the help of water infusion, diseases of the digestive tract, including gastritis, can be treated. For cooking, you need to take a glass of water and 2 tbsp. l. flowers:

1. Water must be boiled.
2. Pour raw materials into a small container, pour water.
3. Infuse the liquid for half an hour, filter.
4. The resulting drink is divided into 3 doses per day.

Compress

Helps with psoriasis. To prepare a compress you need:

• 4 tbsp. l. plant buds;
• 0.4 l of water.

The flowers are poured into an enameled container, poured with water and boiled for 3-5 minutes, filtered, cooled. The resulting composition is rubbed into the scalp. It relieves itching, relieves inflammation.

Alcohol tincture

This tincture helps with insomnia, inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, atherosclerosis, and stroke. Cooking:

1. Take 50 g of raw materials.
2. Pour 0.5 liters of vodka.
3. Insist for a month in a dark place.
4. Filter.
5. Take tincture 3 times a day, 20 drops.

if desired, ready-made alcohol tincture of good quality can be purchased at a pharmacy

Vodka tincture on Sophora japonica flowers

The prepared tincture of Sophora on vodka is used for healing wounds, with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Components:

• 50 ml of vodka;
• 2 tbsp. l. crushed fruits.

The crushed raw materials are poured into a dark glass container, poured with vodka and insisted for 14 days. After filtering, the liquid must be stored in the refrigerator.

Acetic tincture

This remedy is used for varicose veins. An important point is that during therapy with it, physical and mental stress should be avoided. For cooking, you need 50 g of buds and 400 ml. apple cider vinegar. Raw materials are poured, leaving for 3 weeks, shaking the liquid every 2-3 days, filter the tincture. 1 st. l. tinctures are diluted in 200 ml. water and take once a day for 2 weeks.

Sophora and mistletoe

Crimean Sophora is widely used to treat diabetes. In combination with mistletoe, the therapeutic effect is enhanced. On the basis of plants, a tincture is prepared from:

• 100 g of sophora fruits;
• 200 g mistletoe leaves;
• 1 liter of vodka.

The fruits and leaves are thoroughly washed, crushed, poured into glass containers and poured with 0.5 liters of vodka, insisted for a month. Then the tincture is mixed, wait about a week and filter. Take 1 tsp. funds 3 times a day for a month. The use of sophora as a remedy at home requires a doctor's consultation in order to avoid an allergic reaction.

Application in cosmetology

the rich chemical composition of sophora allows you to effectively care for the skin, giving it a healthy glow and beauty

The healing properties of Sophora are due to its composition:

• routine;
• vitamin C;
• flavonoids;
• sofocarpine;
• pachycarpine.

In cosmetology, oil from the seeds of the plant is also widely used. They are rich in fatty acids, resins, various tannins. It is a natural antioxidant that strengthens blood vessels, including peripheral ones, and protects against solar radiation.

But the main effect of Sophora in the field of cosmetology is brightening. Plant components prevent the transport of melanin, provide rejuvenating and anti-inflammatory effects. Sophora honey is a component of masks and creams. It has a rejuvenating, moisturizing effect, quickly heals wounds and damage to the skin.

The tool provides an antibacterial effect, promotes faster metabolism at the cellular level, prevents the formation of dandruff, tinctures and decoctions of Japanese Sophora buds for hair will strengthen them. The composition also has a protective and moisturizing effect on the skin, soothes.

Sophora cosmetic ointment and other plant-based products are indicated for:

• hyperpigmentation;
• wilting and wrinkles;
• rosacea;
• the appearance of age spots;
• skin inflammation.

on the basis of sophora, a variety of cosmetic products for skin care are prepared

The tool is used to whiten the skin, heal wounds. Plant-based lotions and creams are suitable for oily and combination skin: the formulations narrow pores, regulate sebum production, and prevent the appearance of pathogens. Helps with seborrhea, neurodermatitis, itching of the scalp.

Dosage of the drug

The anamnesis, the stage of the disease, the individual characteristics of the patient are taken into account when prescribing the medicine. Pahikarpin from Japanese Sophora - instructions for use:

• for children over 3 years old - 1 pc. 2-3 times a day;
• for children from 12 years old, adults - 2 pcs. 2-3 times a day.

Treatment continues for 1 month.

The scheme of therapy with Askorutin depends on the disease:

• 0.1 g per day before meals for 2 months with myopathy;
• 0.5-1 g 2 times a day for 14 days with inflammation of the nerve nodes;

To whom is Sophora contraindicated? Possible Side Effects

Treatment with Japanese Sophora has the following contraindications:

• periods of pregnancy and lactation;
• children's age up to 3 years;
• diseases of the liver and kidneys;
• individual intolerance.

The active components of the plant gradually accumulate in the body and allergies may not appear immediately. Therefore, it is important to monitor the body's response to taking drugs based on sophora.

Other side effects from the use of the drug include vomiting, nausea, and the appearance of flatulence. During pregnancy, it is important to take the formulations only as directed and under the strict supervision of a doctor, since this is a poisonous plant.

So, sophora medicines should not be used in the first trimester of pregnancy due to the rutin contained in the composition - it can stimulate muscle tone. If nausea and vomiting occur, the medication should be discontinued.