Field Yarut (Thlaspi arvense) is a common annual plant better known as verednik, kopeck, cash clover, sweet clover or love grass. Belongs to representatives of Cabbage and lives, as a rule, in the steppe zone of temperate climatic regions in the Northern Hemisphere.
Many people take the field bush for an ordinary weed. There is practically no need to look after her in the garden. Attention is paid to culture only at the stage of collecting raw materials for medicinal purposes. On personal plots, cultivated species of the field jar are grown. In dried form, the herb is often used as part of bouquet compositions.
Description of the field yar
In the genus Yarutka there was a place for 60 species of annual flowers. The plant is characterized by a fragile taproot, which gives life to a straight stem, devoid of additional processes. Winter varieties of Yarutka have several central shoots ranging in height from 10 to 50 cm.
A rosette of rare leaf blades is located near the base of the bush. The oval foliage is smooth to the touch and attaches to the stem with a petiole. The color of the annual is a pronounced green. The dying off of the lower layer of leaves begins in June. Alternate leaf blades covering the shoots, small and oblong, without petioles. The lobes are whole or serrated with convex veins applied.
The bushes bloom in late spring. Flowering often lasts until autumn. White raceme-like flowers are formed from numerous buds, which, in turn, consist of 4 petals and a small corolla. The rim diameter does not exceed 3-5 mm. 6 stamens stick out in the center, which surround 1 pistil. The aroma of flowering jar is tart and intense, reminiscent of the smell of mustard.
When flowering ends, fruit pods with oblong flattened achenes appear. The peel of the seeds is rough, brown in color. The pod contains 7 seeds each, the length of which is less than 1 mm. The dried pods look like coins. In ancient times, it was customary to take dry yarp pods with you on the road, which promised success and wealth to the owner.
Planting and cultivation of field jars
Field Yarut is grown by seed method. During the season, the grass produces more than 3 thousand seeds. After the pods are ripe, the skin breaks and the grains are scattered to the ground. The germination capacity of high-quality seed is maintained for 5 years. Unripe grains are used for planting no longer than 3 years. In nature, the wind or insects carry them in different directions. The seeds successfully overwinter under a layer of soil and snow and begin to wake up in the spring, when the outside temperature reaches + 2… + 4 ° C.
Grass is planted in March or April. It is important to choose a site in a bright part of the garden. The seeds are evenly distributed on the plowed soil or immersed in grooves up to 2 cm deep. The seeds germinate at a temperature of + 16 ... + 22 ° C. The soil is regularly moistened. After 3-5 days, slender green shoots will rise above the ground.Further, the culture develops independently and dispenses with care.
Inflorescences bloom after 4-6 weeks. They stay on the bushes all summer. The upper part of the inflorescences is decorated with young buds, and the lower part is decorated with ripe pods.
Outdoor field service
Field Yarutka is a tenacious, unpretentious plant, which eventually turns into real thickets, if you do not limit the growing area. For the agricultural industry, grass is considered a weed that adversely affects crops. The annual adapts easily to any substrate, but grows best on fertile or well-fertilized soils. For cultivation of grass, an illuminated area is selected. The lack of sun stops the growth of stems and the formation of flower ovaries.
Covered with a layer of soil, the seeds are able to survive frosty winters. Shoots develop fully at temperatures from + 5 ° C to + 30 ° C. Water the plantings sparingly, do not overfill the soil near the rhizome. The plant has succulent properties, therefore, it accumulates a small amount of moisture in advance in order to survive drought.
The yarok does not need feeding. The annual nutrition is provided by microelements contained in the soil. If you use the herb for medicinal purposes, it is important to remember that excess minerals enter the body and lead to poisoning. After the death of one plant, the free area is quickly occupied by adjacent processes.
Procurement and storage of raw materials
The ground part of the longline is used in the manufacture of medicinal concoctions, ointments and tinctures. The stems and leaves are harvested during the flowering phase. Ripe fruits are harvested in August. Cut off shoots of annuals are sorted out and then placed on a rack. In order for the raw materials to dry out more quickly, the layer of greenery must be thin, and drying is organized in the fresh air. To protect raw materials from rain and sun, a canopy is erected over the racks.
The dried grass is laid out in fabric bags or boxes with breathable properties. It is recommended to store medicinal raw materials in a cool dry place.
Medicinal properties of the herb
The field yarut has many useful biological components. These are oils, flavonoids, thioesters, glucosinolates and higher fatty acids.
The above substances have a positive effect on well-being and the body, have anti-inflammatory, stimulating, bactericidal and antispasmodic effects. Official medical sources are still wary of the field haul and do not give precise comments about its effectiveness. The properties of this annual culture are still being studied in full measure.
Yarutka preparations are successfully used in the treatment of complex diseases and pathologies. They are recommended for use by women and men who are faced with problems of disorders in the reproductive system.
The use of the annual gives good results in the treatment of hypertension, headaches, sclerosis and diabetes mellitus. The herb acts as a laxative and helps with gastrointestinal disorders. Decoctions from parts of the yarrow are considered an effective medicine for coughs, colds and phlegm accumulation. To prepare the broth, take 1 tbsp. l. dry crushed raw materials, pour boiling water, insist for about 5 minutes and filter. Drink 3 times a day in the amount of 1 tbsp. l. Overdosing sometimes causes poisoning and other problems.
Rubbing alcohol tincture for pain in the back and joints. The juice of freshly cut grass helps to remove warts and various skin rashes. In order not to cause burns, the juice is diluted with water and used for external use. Due to the high concentration, the juice droplets irritate the tissue. The procedure for treating problem areas on the skin is repeated 2-3 times a day.
Field wire application
The annual, thanks to its miraculous composition, successfully copes with the treatment of a number of diseases of the reproductive system in women and men. For males, the herb helps to restore potency. It is recommended to take crushed dried yarut powder every day for 1 g.
Women who regularly use herbal decoctions of the plant notice a stabilization of the menstrual cycle and a decrease in pain. For preventive purposes, the internal intake of the herbal drug reduces the risk of developing oncology of the female genital organs.
Some genital infections are successfully treated with herbal preparations, infusions and douching. Using folk remedies along with traditional pharmacological methods accelerates recovery and gives the patient a better chance of success. Before combining medical treatment, you should consult your doctor.
Despite the value of this annual crop, exceeding the dosage of preparations and decoctions made with the addition of yarut leads to serious problems. The risk category includes pregnant and lactating mothers, hypotensive patients, allergy sufferers and children under the age of two.
Symptoms of excessive consumption of the plant are expressed in the form of food poisoning, dizziness, rashes on the skin and mucous membranes, poor health and weakness. If such problems are found, it is required to immediately stop taking medication from the yacht.
