Winter-loving umbrella is called a half-shrub about a quarter of a meter high, of the Heather family. His rhizome is creeping. The leaves have a leathery structure, they are very thick, their color is green both in winter and in summer, while on the outside they are dark green, and on the inside they are noticeably lighter. Leaves are obverse-lanceolate, about 15 cm long and 1.5 cm wide. The flowers of the winter-lover are pink in color, collected in inflorescences that look like an umbrella. The fruits ripen in early autumn and are spherical capsules.

Important! The plant is shade-loving, loves coniferous forests. The winter-lover is less common in mixed forests. In Russia, it is more often collected in the regions of Siberia and Altai. The expulsion of grass is very widely used in the Pinezhsky region.

This medicinal plant is called differently:

  • winter grass;
  • the herb is bitter;
  • driving out the grass;
  • porous;
  • lifting grass;
  • graver grass;
  • pear;
  • pear;
  • core;
  • boletus.

Wintergrass herb

The scientific name for lifting grass is Chimpahila umbellate.

Wintergrass herb: varieties

The following types of winter lover are found:

  • Japanese;
  • paniculate;
  • umbrella.

The Japanese winter-lover has settled in the Far East, Korea and Japan. Refers to perennial plants. The grass has both underground shoots with scaly leaves and aboveground ones, their height is about 15 cm, they have leaves with denticles along the edge. The flowers are drooping, 1.3-1.8 cm in diameter. The fruit is a capsule.

Wintergrass herb: application

Common winter lover is used for weight loss. It will not help you to drastically lose weight, but still with its help you can lose weight by 2-3 kilograms per month. Weight loss occurs due to:

  • normalization and restoration of metabolic processes;
  • improving the digestion process;
  • removing toxins and toxins;
  • a slight decrease in appetite;
  • diuretic effect.

Wintergreen tincture

Also, the herb does not allow the absorption of fats and sugars from food, accelerates the process of breaking down fats, and improves immunity.

Attention! You shouldn't get too carried away with the boletus. It very strongly removes fluid from the body, and with it potassium.

Beneficial features

The winter-lover contains tannins, phenol, flavonoid, organic acids, resins, and gum. The Indians nicknamed the boletus "pipsisikweu", which is translated into Russian as "crushes into small pieces." And she got this name because it can crush kidney stones. Also, the Indians applied mashed foliage to burnt places, a sore back. Using this herb for swelling of the legs and feet has had an incredible effect. The broth was used for eye inflammations or simply drank as a herbal tea with a slight bitterness.

Looking at the widespread use of this herb by the Indians, Europeans also began to use winter lover for the preparation of folk remedies, and later official medicine drew attention to it.

It is useful for the following diseases:

  • diseases of the kidneys, liver;
  • prostatitis;
  • tuberculosis;
  • diabetes;
  • gout;
  • rheumatism;
  • stomach ulcer;
  • prolapse of the uterus.

Wintergreen bag for easy brewing

Winter grass also dissolves tumors and heals wounds. Lotions from its foliage have a disinfecting effect.

This medicinal herb is used in order to increase immunity, and with a breakdown, and with gastritis, enteritis, cystitis, inflammation of the prostate gland and a number of other diseases.Most often it is used in the form of decoctions, less often in the form of alcohol infusions. Pharmacies sell both dried herb and tinctures.

Zimolubka in gynecology

Zimolyubka has found wide application in the treatment of female diseases.

Broths are taken for the following problems:

  • violation of the menstrual cycle;
  • hormonal disbalance;
  • cervical erosion;
  • cancer of the uterus or breast;
  • cystitis;
  • infertility.

Important! Any medicinal plant has contraindications, and bitter herbs also have them. It should not be used during pregnancy, chronic constipation, a tendency to thrombus formation and with individual intolerance to the product.

Growing and care

Important!Winter-lover loves well-drained soil. Acidic and saline soils are not suitable for her. Propagated by dividing the bush. The plant loves coniferous forests, therefore, when digging the soil, it is necessary to add coniferous litter.

The plant does not require special care, moderate watering, loosening - that's all. Even pests and diseases will not have to be fought - pests do not want to eat it up or settle on it, and the bushes do not infect diseases.

Collection and procurement

Harvesting winter lover

The herb is collected throughout the summer, dried in a shaded room with good ventilation. Then they are stored in linen bags or boxes. You can store the collection for 3 years.

Zimolyubka is an effective folk remedy used in the treatment of a variety of diseases, but you always need to monitor the dosage, and it is advisable to consult a doctor before using.