Sânzienele or darling, as it is also called, is a plant with small, white or yellow flowers, with a pleasant scent, which reaches a length of up to 60 centimeters. The maximum flowering period is in June, during the summer solstice. In the popular tradition, the plant is harvested only after the feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. It is believed that before this day, flowers should not be picked by anyone, whether child or old, because it attracts bad luck. From ancient times until today, sânzienele occupy a special place in natural medicine, treating serious diseases such as thyroid, skin, urinary and uterine.
- The yellow sânziana, the sour cream – as it is also known among the people – grows on the tops of the mountains, preferring the heights and has golden-yellow flowers, with an enticing scent of honey, but a very bitter taste. They have therapeutic properties, due to their diverse chemical content, including glycosides, yellow and red dyes, tannins, organic acids, enzymes and mineral salts.
- The white or lovely Sânziana has delicate, white-yellow flowers, with the same unmistakable scent of honey and grows especially on the side of the road. The flowers are used as a cure for: thyroid disease, jaundice, gout, chronic rheumatism and circulatory disorders. Both plants are equally good in curing diseases and are used similarly.
- Tea to normalize thyroid function. Sanzian flower tea (white and yellow) is used to treat both thyroid hyperfunction and hypofunction, helping to normalize the activity of the thyroid gland. The remedy also has a role in reducing thyroid nodules. Tea is prepared from a tablespoon of flowers in 250 ml of water. Leave at room temperature for 6-8 hours, then strain and drink on an empty stomach.
- The infusion of darling. For maximum effects in the treatment of thyroid disorders, the concentrated infusion of sânziens is recommended. It is prepared from a tablespoon of herbs to 250 milliliters of boiling water. It is infused for 20 minutes, after which it is drunk in the morning, on an empty stomach. Follow the treatment daily for at least 12 months.
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