Branched broomrape
Branched broomrape is one of the plants of the family called Broomrapaceae; in Latin the name of this plant will be as follows: Orobanche ramosa L.
As for the name of the branched broomrape family itself, in Latin it will be like this: Orobanchaceae Vent.
Description of branched broomrape
Branched broomrape is also known by the following popular names: sun root, thistle, thistle, sucker, multicolored root, summer stem, goose stem and tovstushka. Broomrape is a non-green parasitic plant whose height will vary between ten and twenty-five centimeters. Notably, this plant will attach itself to the roots of numerous green plants, including sunflowers, tobacco, wormwood, and tomatoes. The stems of broomrape are straight, yellowish in color, branched and thickened at the bottom. Such a stem will be endowed with a few ovate-lanceolate scales, which are reduced and simplified leaves. The flowers of this plant will be two-lipped, they are collected in a spike-shaped inflorescence, and are also colored in pale purple tones. The calyx of the branched broomrape is bell-shaped, it is endowed with four to five lanceolate teeth. There are only four stamens of this plant, and the pistil is endowed with a bipartite stigma. The fruit of the branched broomrape is a capsule that will open with two doors. The seeds of this plant are small and have an underdeveloped embryo.
Branched broomrape blooms from June to August. Under natural plant conditions, it is found in the south of Belarus, in Crimea, in all regions of the Caucasus, in Moldova and in the following parts of the European part of Russia: in the Volga region, in the North-West, in the Volga-Don and Lower Don regions. For growth, the plant prefers fields, vegetable gardens, places near roads and on fallow lands, ranging from the lowlands to the lower mountain zone.
Description of the medicinal properties of branched broomrape
Branched broomrape is endowed with very valuable healing properties, and it is recommended to use the herb of this plant for medicinal purposes. The concept of grass includes stems with flowers and scales.
The presence of such valuable healing properties is explained by the content of carbohydrates and the related compound mannitol, tannins, alkaloids and the flavonoid tricine in the plant. Fatty oil was found in the seeds of this plant. The plant is endowed with antispasmodic, sedative and wound-healing effects.
An aqueous infusion of broomrape is recommended for use in cases of gas accumulation in the intestines, as well as stomach colic. For faster healing of wounds, you can apply the crushed plant to the sore spots. It is important to note that broomrape shoots can be eaten as salad or asparagus.
For insomnia and poor sleep, you should prepare the following very effective remedy based on broomrape: to prepare such a remedy, it is recommended to take one teaspoon of the herb of this plant per glass of boiling water. The resulting mixture should be left to infuse for thirty minutes, after which it is important to strain this mixture very carefully. Take this remedy one tablespoon three times a day before meals. It is important to remember that in order to achieve the greatest effectiveness when taking such a remedy for insomnia based on broomrape, you must strictly follow all the preparation standards, as well as all the rules for taking such a remedy. Take this remedy until the desired effect is achieved.
