Peter's cross (Lathraea squamaria)
They "baptized" it with St. Peter's cross not by chance, but because of the peculiarities of the structure of the rhizomes: they branch at a right angle, forming crosses.
What is the power of Peter's cross? Probably because he himself "asks" for the power of other plants.
The plant has been used for thousands of years. Ego is used as: diuretic, antiedematous, antitumor, hepatoprotective, choleretic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oncological agent.
Good results are obtained with the use of Peter's cross in the treatment of diseases of the liver (cancer, cirrhosis, hepatitis, etc.), gall bladder (chronic cholecystitis), kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, gynecological and other diseases.
In particular, ego is used to regulate egg ovulation, stimulation of its fertilization and uterine muscle tone, i.e. for the treatment of infertility. Petrov's cross — relieves ascites in cirrhosis of the liver by removing excess fluid from the body and stimulates the work of the heart, liver, and kidneys.
The effective antitumor effect of St. Peter's cross on the human body has also been noted, since the plant contains many alkylating substances.
According to French professor Georges Maté, one of the leaders of the Paris Institute of Oncology and Immunogenetics, it is best to use alkylating substances to destroy tumor cells, which do not kill
a tumor cell, but "break" it into pieces, because it is very long, and the bond between amino acids in it is weak, much weaker than in a healthy cell. The latter takes pieces of the destroyed tumor cell and builds its own daughter cells on their basis.
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It is the parasitic plants that contain alkylating substances, because they work according to the "scenario" described above: they build their cells from the cells of the plants on which they parasitize. Such plants include not only St. Peter's cross, but also white mistletoe, honeysuckle, etc.
In case of kidney failure, the plant is prescribed by folk healers and herbalists as a means to restore kidney function and normalize excretion and urine production.
For benign neoplasms in the body, folk medicine also recommends the use of medicines based on St. John's wort. The substances included in its composition make it possible to stop the growth of a tumor, prevent its transformation into a malignant form and promote resorption.
a medicinal plant can be used when a new growth appears in any part of the body.
In oncological diseases, the plant is used as a supplement to traditional therapy. Stopping the growth of a tumor, preventing its metastasis and starting the process of self-destruction of pathological cells, Peter's cross can significantly strengthen the result of treatment by the accepted methods. It is impossible to use petrel root alone in case of illness, as it cannot completely overcome ailments.
In diseases of the gallbladder and bile ducts, in which bile stagnates or is released in insufficient quantities, the plant can provide invaluable help. Peter's cross normalizes the amount of bile produced and, due to its high choleretic properties, helps to prevent stagnation. Under the influence of the herbal preparation, the gallbladder and biliary ducts are washed from sand and small fractions. Due to this, the formation of large stones that require surgical intervention is prevented.
With various liver diseases associated with the destruction of the cells of the organ, parsley root promotes its recovery and activation of self-healing. Even with cirrhosis of the liver, the medicinal plant is able to significantly improve the patient's condition.
For various diseases of the female reproductive system, herbalists and folk healers also prescribe medicines from St. John's wort. They relieve inflammation, eliminate tumors and fight female infertility caused by organ dysfunction.
APPLICATION
Decoction 1 tbsp. crushed roots pour 1 tbsp. boiling water and, covered with a lid, boils on low heat for 20 minutes. Strain. Drink 0.5 tbsp. twice a day.