The healing properties of geraniums

At one time, scientists conducted numerous experiments with this beautiful plant, during which it turned out that geranium has a number of positive healing properties. In particular, an experiment with the application of staphylococcus bacteria to the leaves of a plant showed that it killed almost a third of pathogenic bacteria in just 3:00. The following experiments with the use of plates with microbes located at a distance of 5 mm from the plant also recorded the death of microbes, even though they were in a favorable nutrient medium, Ukr.Media informs.

In the process of such experiments, scientists found that geranium releases bactericidal substances that destroy pathogenic microbes.

Bactericidal substances are mainly found in the leaves and roots of plants. In addition, there is a whole range of other chemicals, such as gum, pectin, tannins, gallic acid, as well as sugar and starch.

Preparations made on the basis of geranium have a number of healing properties, this is an obstacle to the release of fluid from the body, and an obstacle to the absorption of iron and other minerals. Such drugs have a constricting effect, and also enhance blood coagulation. They cope well with various bleeding, from nosebleeds to gastric bleeding. More recently, geranium was actively used in the treatment of cancer, as well as in fractures.

Geranium is used in the manufacture of medicines against insomnia, hypertension, heart disease and the nervous system. It can be used for gastritis and heartburn. Geranium has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Leaves of geranium can be treated for otitis media, it will reduce pain and relieve inflammation. Actively this plant is used for the manufacture of compresses and various infusions.