Compound:

For treatment, young shoots, tops of the plant and leaves collected before flowering are used. They include:

•        flavonoids are substances that enhance the action of hormones and enzymes, they also affect the permeability of the vascular wall, have anti-inflammatory properties and help fight free radicals;

•        essential oil – it provides anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and sedative effects of the succession;

•        tannins – the high content of tannins makes succession one of the most effective means for treating skin diseases. Tannins have an anti-inflammatory effect, accelerate the healing of skin wounds and abrasions, “dry” oozing and help cope with purulent infection;

•        mucous and bitter substances – they envelop the mucous membrane, helping to cope with inflammation in the digestive organs and respiratory tract, and bitters stimulate appetite and increase the secretion of bile and gastric juice;

•        vitamins A and C – vitamin C is necessary for the normal functioning of the digestive organs, immunity, and it also takes part in the processes of hematopoiesis. Vitamin A is involved in all types of metabolism, its deficiency leads to pathologies of the mucous membrane and skin and can cause vision problems;

•        macro- and microelements – iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc, chromium and others.

In folk medicine, succession is most often used to treat the following diseases:

1. Skin diseases – there is no more effective remedy than decoctions and baths with succession for psoriasis, diathesis, acne, urticaria, psoriasis, seborrhea, and so on. This remedy perfectly dries the skin, prevents the development of inflammation and destroys pathogenic bacteria, viruses and fungi. Succession decoctions are also used in pediatrics – they are used to bathe newborns and babies up to a year old who suffer from prickly heat or allergic rashes.

2. Colds – succession has anti-inflammatory and diaphoretic effects, it is recommended for use in cases of acute respiratory viral infections, flu, sore throat and other diseases of the upper respiratory tract.

3. Diseases of the genitourinary system – the diuretic and anti-inflammatory effect of the succession makes it an effective remedy for cystitis, pyelonephritis and urethritis.

Cardiovascular diseases – succession helps not only with skin diseases and colds, decoctions and infusions of the herb lower blood pressure, reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood and normalize heart function. Succession is used for atherosclerosis, hypertension, angina and other diseases of the heart and blood vessels.

5. Nervous system diseases – succession has a calming effect on the nervous system. Succession decoctions and infusions help with increased irritability, insomnia, hysteria, etc.

6. Diseases of the digestive system – decoctions of succession stimulate the secretion of bile and gastric juice, and also have an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect.

7. Dandruff – the composition of the succession includes keratonin , a substance that strengthens the hair from the inside and makes it stronger and shinier. Succession decoctions help fight increased hair oiliness, dandruff, hair loss and other problems.

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Contraindications and harm to the body

There are no contraindications for external use of succession preparations, however, as with the use of any other medicinal plant, the possibility of individual intolerance should be borne in mind.

Oral administration of succession preparations is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding; decoctions and infusions can be given to children under 3 years of age only as prescribed by a doctor and under his supervision (this does not apply to external use – in the form of baths, washings, lotions).

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