It is difficult to find a garden plot on which a peony that does not grow does not grow , which is called by the people Maryin root or heart grass. A decorative flower is a perennial plant propagating by rhizomes, layering, cuttings and seeds. Excellent smell, beautiful flowers and a lush bush attract amateur gardeners and encourage them to look for new varieties and plant a large amount of this amazing plant on the site.
For several years, Maryin root grows so much that it is quite problematic to plant it. Its roots are highly branched, brownish-brown. Peony reaches one meter in height, has erect stems with beautifully shaped leaves and lush flowers of pink or saturated red.
The easiest way to plant Maryin root is to divide the existing bush into several or plant by rhizomes with several layers and growth buds. This work should be carried out in August or September. A sufficiently deep hole is prepared for planting and filled with fertile soil with the addition of peat, manure, superphosphate and bone meal.
Maryin root: properties and chemical composition
Peony root is rich in tannins, essential oils, gallic and salicylic acid, resins, sterols, saponins, sucrose, glucose, methyl salicylate and flavonoids. Such a unique combination of numerous beneficial substances has been known since ancient times.
Even Rusich used a peony to get rid of nightmares, insisting crushed Maryin root on water with honey and taking before bedtime. Peony tincture was one of the first cosmetics to cleanse the face of black spots. Not a single sorceress could do without sun-dried rhizomes, leaves and peony flowers, using them in potions from various ailments.
Maryin root: application
Currently, one of the most common medications has become tincture of peony. You can make it even at home. To do this, take part of Maryina root and fill it with ten parts of vodka or alcohol. We insist in a dark place for at least several weeks. The course of taking tinctures lasts 30 days. It is enough to drink 40 drops 2-3 times a day.
The course of treatment for tincture of peony is prescribed for any disorders of the nervous system, diseases of the vegetative system and, of course, for insomnia. The drug stabilizes sleep, increases efficiency and reduces the frequency and strength of headache attacks. Maryin root is an excellent tool for the treatment of rheumatism, cough, gout, any stomach diseases, various erosions and ulcers. Reception of peony tincture normalizes metabolism, relieves psychological stress and increases acidity, lowers blood pressure and reduces toothache.
Do not forget that the dosage should be strictly observed, because Maryin root, with all its beneficial properties, is a poisonous plant. Taking drugs from peony is strictly prohibited during pregnancy.
If you can’t use alcohol tinctures for any reason , then prepare a decoction. To do this, fill in a small saucepan with just one teaspoon of pre-ground roots. Pour them with two glasses of boiling water and cook for at least five minutes, then strain. Take half a cup of broth before meals three times a day. It has the same properties as tincture.
Maryin root: collecting and harvesting for future use
They procure raw materials once every three years. To do this, divide the bush into several parts. The root is thoroughly washed under running water and brushed. After that, it is crushed and dried in the sun or an oven at a temperature of 40 degrees. When harvesting stems, leaves and flowers, remember that their weight is much lower. The ground part will have to be prepared three times more than the rhizomes. Dried raw materials can be stored in canvas bags or cardboard boxes with a lid for 2 years. After the expiration, the stock is replaced with fresh.