The plant God's tree or Chernobyl plant is known to everyone under the name wormwood - this is the name it received among the people. This shrub belongs to the Asteraceae family.
We invite you to find out whether the tree of God has medicinal properties and contraindications, how to use it correctly for medical purposes, does it only bring benefits or can it cause harm?
The medicinal properties of this plant were learned back in Ancient Greece- then its leaves began to be used to treat wounds and cuts, adding them to ointments. It is so healthy due to its high content of citral (it is what gives these citrus notes in the aroma), tannins, ascorbic and organic acids, glycosides, flavonoids, salts of the element potassium, carotene and other various macroelements.
God's tree is a storehouse of medicinal properties. The ancient people gave it several more names: Crimean or Taurian wormwood, lemongrass, holy tree, etc.
Contraindications to the use of God's tree include pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is strictly forbidden for pregnant women to use any decoctions, because... this can have a bad effect on the health and development of the fetus.
The use of wormwood for anemia is also not recommended. Most doctors consider nausea and vomiting to be contraindications for the use of God's tree. Treatment with this herb should be avoided in case of individual intolerance or allergic reactions of the human body. Use should be limited to a month, so that there are no convulsions or hallucinations from an overdose.
Wormwood lady's tree: description and application
Wormwood is a perennial herb that produces small white or yellow flowers. It has a very tart aroma, and its leaves resemble dill leaves in appearance and contain a large amount essential oils. God's tree is often used in folk medicine, cooking, in everyday life, grown in gardens and vegetable gardens as an ornamental or indoor plant.
Still used in medicine silver look bitter wormwood. But whatever you call it, its medicinal properties remain the same. Decoctions of this beneficial herb are used to treat diseases of the oral cavity; the remedy can also be used to get rid of infections in the throat.
Tincture of wormwood is widely used to wipe the skin for dermatitis, and it is also used for hair care - rinsing the hair and scalp after washing.
God's tree is a very healing drug that has more than one application:
The decoction is used to treat sprains/bruises - compresses are applied to the affected areas.
Medicinal wormwood treats inflammation of the periosteum - take the substance in the form alcohol tincture.
Will help relieve tension, fatigue, headaches.
It is recommended to drink tea and tea for insomnia and fatigue. Its lemon scent promotes sound sleep.
The medicinal composition of the plant helps to cope with hypertension. You won’t be able to get rid of it completely, but wormwood will remove the symptoms in no time.
God's tree grass should be prepared in summer period. You can start collecting and harvesting from mid-July and finish in September. Green leaves are dried in a dark, dry place without drafts on a spread newspaper or burlap.
Health Benefits of God's Tree
With the help of God's tree and its medicinal properties, you can improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, get rid of pain from heartburn, sore throat. But here you need to properly prepare a decoction, tincture or tea. We will tell you exactly how to do this and which recipe to choose for the treatment of various diseases a little later.
So many folk recipes collected using this wormwood species paniculata. And all because this asteraceous plant with lacy foliage contains a lot useful vitamins, medicinal properties and acids.
You should also use wormwood with caution - it not only brings health benefits, but can also cause harm if overdosed. You should definitely consult a doctor so that he can prescribe the correct treatment and use, and tell you how to drink the herbal tincture.
God's tree contains little bitterness, so it can also be taken by children (we will talk about contraindications for use a little later).
Useful properties of God's tree
Medicinal properties wormwood has been known since ancient times. But now it is used not only to treat diseases, but also in other areas. How to choose the right variety of wormwood for decoctions and tinctures, what ingredients a face mask from God’s tree should contain, what recipes for tinctures exist to get rid of worms or improve appetite - read on.
Recipe for wormwood for colds
Wormwood is used to make oil for colds. The recipe is very simple. You need to take a clay vessel and completely fill it with flowers and leaves of God's tree. Fill it with olive oil to the brim of the vessel.
The resulting product must be infused for about 10 days so that the oil is saturated with the healing properties of wormwood. The composition must be filtered after time and consumed 1 tsp. with sore throat, group or ARVI. How to determine that the oil has begun to have healing properties - it should change color to dark green.
God's tree tinctures for gastrointestinal diseases
Wormwood tea will help cope with diseases of the stomach, intestines, duodenum and so on. Pour 1 tablespoon of dry/fresh herb (leaf and flowers can be mixed) into a glass of water, preferably boiling water.
Wait until it brews for about a quarter of an hour. Tea should not only have medicinal properties, be beneficial, but also smell very pleasant. Application: how to drink? 4 - 5 times a day.
It is very useful to drink it in winter - the body will gain strength to fight infectious diseases.
Benefits of Ladybug Leaf for Skin and Hair
A tincture, decoction or mask is an effective remedy in the fight against hair loss, increased oiliness, and dandruff; it will add volume and restore shine to dull curls.
Recipe for rinsing broth: tbsp. Pour boiling water over the herbs and cook over low heat for about five minutes. Remove from heat, strain and add 1 liter of water. Use after every hair wash.
How to care for hair that is falling out? You can make a mask from God's tree. She has no contraindications (except allergic reactions) and by-effect You are not in danger. Pour a glass of light beer and 2 tbsp into the pan. wormwood. Bring the mixture to a boil, cool, and apply to individual strands of hair and scalp. Exposure time: 20 minutes.
Famous recipe against hair loss:
In henna white add wormwood until a paste forms. This mask should be done once a week. It is applied to the hair, covered with polyethylene and left for an hour. The effect from the previous mask will be different - the hair will become more voluminous.
In order to prepare facial lotion from the herb and leaves of the tree of God, you need to take a tablespoon. base, salt 0.5 teaspoon and a spoonful of viburnum.
Recipe description:
leave the wormwood in a glass of boiling water for half an hour, add the rest of the ingredients. An ordinary lotion will help get rid of acne. This folk tincture can also cure scars on the skin of the face. Store for no more than 14 days refrigeration chamber.
We suggest using wormwood ice cubes to relieve inflammation and smooth out fine wrinkles. Freeze the broth in ice cube trays and wipe the skin morning and evening.
Ladybug leaf tea for health recipes
A recipe for yarrow and lady's tree tea will help restore your appetite. Half a tbsp. Mix herbs in a glass with boiling water. Strain.
How to drink? Drink 100 g three times a day on an empty stomach. You can take it for a week, after which it is recommended to take a break so as not to harm the human body.
Lady's tree root tincture: indications for use
Tincture of lady's tree (also called widow's bush or Austrian bush) is widely used in the treatment of cancer in the initial stages. It is the wormwood root that is the main ingredient here.
Finely chop the dried root, add water and boil for 10 minutes under a closed lid. This rule exists so as not to affect the quality of the future infusion - the essential smell and oils may evaporate. Remove from heat and let the tincture cool with the same lid closed. Strain the solution.
How to drink? – 2 tbsp. on an empty stomach for two weeks. After which you need to take a break for a month. This correct use will not cause an overdose and will not cause harm.
Lady's tree oil for skin diseases
The top part of the grass is poured into a dark plastic container (so that light does not fall on the oil), poured olive oil, seal with a lid and leave for two weeks in dark place.
Strain the solution and store in the refrigerator. Take half a teaspoon orally before meals three times a day.
Decoction of lady's tree leaves for cancer
A decoction of wormwood leaves is not used to combat cancer; for this purpose, wormwood root is crushed.
A decoction of the leaves of the tree of God will perfectly help cope with an unstable menstrual cycle. To do this, pour boiling water over fresh leaves and leave for half an hour.
When menstruation occurs, take 2 tablespoons 3 times a day. The cycle will become less painful and stabilize within 3-4 months.
Planting and caring for God's tree
What do you need to know when planting a plant in a garden or vegetable garden? Wormwood is very unpretentious grass. There are few places where it does not take root.
How to plant God's tree correctly? Planting is carried out on a sunny plot of land. The best soil is light and nutritious; if desired, you can fertilize poor soil.
Growing does not take much time - the shrub reproduces quickly, does not require special care, and can be used as a living fence.
Growing Austrian bush requires constant watering of the soil. Requires pruning of lower branches. Blooms from July to September. The good thing about growing wormwood is that you can prepare and dry its leaves yourself for further use.
There are plants that are little known to a wide range of gardeners. It even happens that if you have a beautiful representative of the flora on your property, not many people know its name. This includes the tree of God. This is one of the many types of wormwood. In another way, among botanists, it is called medicinal wormwood or abrotan. What properties does this plant have and why do gardeners value it? Let's talk about this in the article and tell you about the care and features of growing the tree of God.
What is wormwood
Wormwood belongs to the genus perennial plants and bushes. Its homeland is considered to be the temperate latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. Wormwood is often found in dry areas. They grow it for its beautiful decorative leaves and an aroma that can repel insects.
Some varieties, for example, wormwood - God's tree, are used for medicinal purposes. This plant looks great in garden compositions, in the design of borders. The unusual shape of the leaves will decorate the garden throughout the year. In nature, both evergreen and deciduous wormwood are found.
Types of wormwood
There are many varieties of wormwood and almost all of them are frost-hardy. Medicinal wormwood, lady's tree, is very common in many parts of Europe. Wormwood is one of the most common varieties, especially in wildlife. But it is also bred at home quite often. The tree-like variety is found in the Mediterranean and is often used for borders. Caucasian wormwood is found in the mountains of Southern Europe. He is not tall, up to 30 centimeters. Tarragon or tarragon has a pleasant aroma.
This plant can reach a height of 1 meter. Cold wormwood is low-growing variety, predominant in southeast Russia. A resident of China, the milky variety has small light inflorescences and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. Wormwood Louis grows in Mexico and North America. There are many more varieties of this plant that can be found in different parts of the world.
You can find the tree of God almost throughout Europe. This is a type of wormwood that has a very strong aroma. The homeland of this plant is unknown, since information has been lost over time. The tree of God, a photo of which you will find in this article, reaches a height of 1-1.5 meters. It is valued for the beauty of its leaves and medicinal properties.
Wormwood has very fragile stems, so it must be protected from unnecessary contact and placed in less busy places. The leaves have a gray-green color and a strongly rugged shape. Although this plant is called a tree, it can be classified more like a shrub. Small, light yellow inflorescences appear on wormwood in late summer. There are varieties of lady's tree that shed their leaves in the fall, and there are also evergreen ones.
Beneficial features
The lady's tree shrub has been known for many centuries. Even in ancient times they knew about beneficial properties this plant. The monks grew it in their gardens as a medicine. This is where the name of this plant comes from: church grass or God's tree. In Ancient Greece, healing balms for wound healing and insect repellent were prepared from this wormwood.
The composition of the tree of God contains 0.3 percent essential oil, including citral, which gives the aroma of lemon. An infusion of the herb is used as a remedy for sore throat. Tea made from the leaves is an excellent appetite stimulant. In cosmetology, an infusion of leaves is used as a means for hair growth. Lotions made from steamed herbs are effective for bruises and dislocations.
Preparation of medicinal raw materials
A distinctive feature of ladywood is that it has virtually no bitterness, and it completely disappears after drying. Healing raw materials are harvested from July to September. At the beginning of the flowering period, green shoots of wormwood are cut off before they become woody. Dry them in the shade. The finished raw material has a light lemon aroma. The workpiece should be stored in a dry place. In a tightly closed container. But the raw materials must be thoroughly dried.
Uses of wormwood
Wormwood, or ladywood, has a spicy aroma. Therefore, it is successfully used for preparing marinades, sauces, tinctures and as an addition to meat dishes. Young leaves with buds, dried and crushed, are excellent for this. Wormwood powder is added to meat dishes.
You can also soak meat in a decoction of God's tree. An infusion of the herb is used to treat toothache by gargling. The juice of the herb is used to treat wounds and abscesses. Lady's tree tincture is excellent for intestinal pain. This is an excellent hemostatic agent. But wormwood must be used with caution. The daily portion can be no more than 10 grams of leaves in any form.
Landing place
God's tree, the photo of which is very beautiful, just like living plant, this is a heat-loving representative of nature. Therefore, it is better to choose for planting sunny areas, not shaded by other, larger neighbors. The soil should be light and nutritious. Organic fertilizers should be added to poor soil. Does not tolerate wormwood acidic soils. If this cannot be avoided, then dolomite flour should be added before planting. God's tree can grow in one place for more than 10 years. Therefore, you must immediately select a suitable site for its cultivation.
Care
God's tree, caring for which will not be difficult, will delight you with its beauty practically all year round. He cannot be called whimsical and capricious. IN summer time It is necessary to loosen the soil from time to time to ensure good access of oxygen and moisture to the roots of the plant.
But at the same time, the root system cannot be opened, so a small hilling is carried out. This will also retain moisture. During hot periods, systematic watering is required. There is no need to over-moisten or allow the soil to become waterlogged. Water wormwood as needed, without allowing the soil to dry out.
Pruning and shaping the bush
The tree of God, which even a novice gardener can grow, can become a wonderful decoration for the garden. The bush is very stable and does not require special pruning. But if you want your site to have beautiful plant compact shape, then you need to constantly shape the crown. To do this, the shoots are pruned, preventing them from growing more than 60 centimeters in height. This way you get an original, spherical bush. After the first pruning, the shoots begin to grow evenly and only occasionally need to be adjusted to their height. Beautiful bluish leaves stand out perfectly against the background of green plants in the garden or any plot of land.
Winter hardiness
This plant has good winter hardiness. It does not require shelter in winter period. God's tree can tolerate frosts up to 25 degrees. Some shoots freeze slightly, but with the onset warm days wormwood recovers well. By winter, you can prune the plant a little so that it can more easily survive the cold. There is no need to cover it. But if you want to keep it in its original form, you can protect it from frost. To do this, the tree of God is transplanted into a container or large pot and placed in a cool room. Storage temperature should not exceed 8 degrees. When the frosts end and the soil warms up, you can plant the wormwood back into the garden.
Reproduction
The tree of God, the description of which will certainly encourage you to plant it on your site, reproduces in two ways. The first is the seeds. They ripen and set only in the southern regions. Therefore, getting high-quality seed material is not easy. To begin with, they are planted in suitable containers to obtain seedlings. After this, young plants can be planted in open ground. It's better to do this in spring period when the earth warms up enough. This way, the plant’s adaptation process will go better, and in the future it will grow and develop well. The second method is vegetative. That is, wormwood is propagated by dividing the bush or cuttings.
In the summer, when the plant is most active and grows well, green cuttings are cut from it. Wet river sand is poured into a pot and shoots are planted there. Then they are covered glass jar and place it in the shade of the garden. You need to spray the plant regularly by opening the jar. After a month, the cuttings should take root. After this they are planted on permanent place. After two years with proper care and favorable conditions, the plant will represent an adult, beautiful bush. Another method, simpler but less effective, is cuttings in early spring. Cut the shoots before the leaves appear and place them in water. After some time, when roots appear, the cuttings are planted in the ground. You can immediately plant them in a permanent place without waiting for roots to appear, but this reduces the chances of a good result.
Several recipes
A decoction of wormwood is prepared as follows. A glass of raw materials is poured with the same amount of boiling water. This mixture is then boiled for one minute and left for 30 minutes. Then the broth is filtered and taken a quarter glass three times a day before meals. For the tincture, take 1-2 large spoons of the raw material and pour a glass of boiling water over them. Infuse the mixture for about an hour, and then take half a glass before meals. Before using these drugs, you should always remember the characteristics of the body and treat with caution. Better consult your doctor.
There are plants that are not very popular, and sometimes unknown to gardeners. Some of them can even grow next to the site, attracting attention with their interesting view, but remaining an unknown representative of the flora. Exactly to such interesting plants One can include God's (dill) tree, the planting and care of which we will demonstrate in this article.
Some have heard of wormwood or abrotane, which belongs to perennial shrubs. Wormwood comes from temperate latitudes, and the most favorite and comfortable place of growth is arid areas. God's tree has a very beautiful leaves, as well as a pleasant aroma that can repel many insects. The plant has long been noted in medicine, and its elegant, unique leaves are used in the design of parks, squares or personal plots. There are evergreen varieties of wormwood, as well as those that shed their leaves for the winter.
What are the known species of Abrotan?
The plant is quite diverse and most species are still resistant to frost. The tree of God, which belongs to medicinal varieties, is known in almost all countries of the European continent.
Some people grow Wormwood in their own garden to take advantage of its medicinal properties.
Exists tree variety, which is more suitable for the Mediterranean climate. A beautiful border plant attracts the gaze of random passers-by.
In the mountainous areas of southern European regions, Caucasian wormwood is found, which grows no higher than thirty centimeters.
The plant known as Tarragon or Tarragon gives the carbonated drink of the same name its name due to its distinctive aroma. High grade reaching up to one meter in height.
In the southeastern regions of our country, the most common variety is a low-growing variety called Cold Wormwood.
In China, a milky variety is known that can grow up to one and a half meters and has characteristic small flowers light shade.
In Latin American countries you can also find a representative of this species called Wormwood Louis.
Overall, the plant exhibits diversity and is distributed throughout the globe.
God's tree is the most common type
This variety is most often found in Europe. God's Tree is a type of wormwood with a strong aroma. The plant can reach up to one to one and a half meters in height. Showcases beautiful leaves and is prized for its medicinal properties.
It should be noted that the shoots of this plant are fragile, so when planting, less traveled areas should be selected so as not to damage the wormwood. The characteristic color of wormwood leaves is light green with a grayish tint. The shape is openwork. Even this variety can remain evergreen, or even lose its leaves in winter.
What are the benefits of God's tree?
If we talk directly about the variety of wormwood called God's tree, then it has been known since time immemorial as treatment plant. The shrub was often grown by monks to prepare medicinal potions, which gave the plant its name. Historians know that in Ancient Greece, ointments were prepared and widely used from this variety of wormwood, which healed wounds well and also repelled annoying insects. An infusion of leaves has proven itself to be a cure for sore throats, as well as an appetite-stimulating tincture. Wormwood is also used in cosmetology as a effective remedy, from which hair grows.
How to properly prepare a medicinal plant
The leaves of the tree of God have no bitterness at all, especially if they are thoroughly dried. July and August, when the wormwood flowering period begins, are best suited for harvesting. It is recommended to cut young shoots before flowering, while they are still soft and not woody. A dark, ventilated place is suitable for drying. The finished product exudes a light citrus aroma, and it is recommended to store it in a dry, closed container.
Methods of use
In addition to its medicinal properties, wormwood can offer other ways of using it. For example, because of its pleasant aroma, the plant is suitable as one of the ingredients for marinades, tinctures or sauces. For this purpose, as a rule, not only leaves are used, but also young buds, which are dried and crushed. Many cooks use wormwood powder for meat dishes, and sometimes even boil a piece of meat in its decoction.
The tincture is effective for treating toothache and intestinal pain. Freshly squeezed juice heals wounds, and wormwood is also known for stopping bleeding.
How to properly grow God's tree
The plant belongs to the heat-loving species, so choose the most sunny places that are not shaded by other trees. The soil needs to be enriched organic fertilizers, and since acidic soils are not suitable for wormwood, it can be neutralized dolomite flour. The choice of planting site must be thorough, since the tree feels great in one place without replanting for ten years.
Unpretentious plant in care, will please the eye all year round. In the summer, you can occasionally loosen the soil without affecting the root system. The mulching process will delay required quantity moisture, and in hot periods it is recommended to organize drip irrigation. Wormwood does not like dryness.
Even a novice amateur gardener can easily cope with this decorative bush, which does not require special care or pruning. At the same time, to form the desired shape, the plant lends itself well to pruning, for which young shoots should be cut to a height of sixty centimeters. As a result proper care A beautiful bright spherical bush grows.
God's tree tolerates the winter well even without shelter. Before the onset of cold weather, it is recommended to prune the shoots a little, and in case of frost below twenty-five degrees, the plant should be transplanted into a container and brought into a room with a low temperature. For wintering wormwood, the air temperature should not exceed eight degrees.
The Tree of God propagates by seeds or vegetatively. In the first option, the main problem will be to get ripened seeds, which, if successful, are planted in special containers for sale. When the seedlings sprout, they are ready to be planted in open ground, which is best done in the spring.
The vegetative method of propagation of wormwood is more common and shows excellent results. At the height of summer, you need to cut off young green cuttings and plant them in wet sand. It is recommended to cover the cuttings with a jar to ensure the necessary conditions for rooting. As a rule, after a month it already appears root system, thanks to which the young plant can be planted in open ground. It takes two years to reach an adult plant, after which God’s tree will delight with its beautiful view all year round.
In addition to this method, cuttings can be carried out a little differently. In spring, it is better to cut the cuttings before the leaves appear and place them in water. When the roots appear, the cuttings can be planted in open ground.
Wormwood abrotan, or, as it is popularly called, God's tree, is one of those plants that has long been used in medicine and cosmetology. The benefits of this bitter herb, its known medicinal properties and contraindications for use will be discussed in the article. Photos of the plant and tips on its use in folk, that is, alternative medicine, will help you get to know it better.
What does wormwood look like and what does it contain?
Wormwood is a well-known crop that grows in nature almost everywhere: in forests, gardens, meadows, wastelands, etc. There are a lot of varieties of it. They differ from each other appearance and the content of chemical compounds. Botanists describe Abrotan as follows:
- A perennial subshrub belonging to the Aster family.
- Its height can be from 90 to 120 cm.
- The growth of almost completely lignified shoots is directed vertically. Their diameter is about 1.5 cm. They have no branches.
- The leaves are compound, pinnately dissected, grey-green color. Their lobes are very thin, almost thread-like, which gives them an openwork appearance.
God's tree can often be found in nature
- Yellow inflorescences in the form of small baskets are located on drooping peduncles. They appear in July-August.
- The fruits of the tree of God are achenes.
- The rhizome of the subshrub is taprooted and goes far into the soil.
- All parts of the plant are endowed with a strong aroma. Some compare it to the smell of pine needles, lemon and dill at the same time.
- In nature, wormwood abrotan is found near the shores of various bodies of water. Gardeners use it as an ornamental plant.
Attention! You can collect the plant yourself only in environmentally friendly places.
God's Tree contains the following substances:
- abrotanin alkaloid;
- essential oil;
- tannins;
- bitter substances;
- vitamins A, B, C;
- organic acids and resins.
The benefits of abrotane and significant contraindications for use
On human body Preparations from wormwood can have a significant effect:
Remedies from wormwood actively affect the human body
- The substances contained in the plant normalize the excretion of bile and increase the production of digestive juices in the stomach.
- God's tree preparations can relieve spastic pain.
- They have an antifungal effect.
- In some cases, they act as an antipyretic.
- Help eliminate inflammatory processes and quickly heal wounds.
- Have a positive effect on the nervous system.
- When used as a cosmetic product, abrotane preparations, due to the presence of tannins, eliminate unaesthetic shine and “force” the sebaceous glands to work normally.
Separately, we can say about the benefits of the tree of God for the female body:
- The plant can stop heavy bleeding during menstruation.
- Relieves pain symptoms during menstrual bleeding.
- Wormwood preparations normalize the condition of the body during menopause.
- This herb is used as aid in the treatment of genital infections in women.
Attention! Before taking wormwood preparations, you should definitely consult your doctor.
There are a lot of contraindications to taking God's tree preparations, because the plant has a strong effect on the human body. The main ones are:
- chronic and acute gastrointestinal diseases;
- insufficient amount of hemoglobin in the blood (anemia);
- pregnancy;
- Children should not take medications.
Signs that you should immediately stop taking medications are nausea and vomiting. These signs indicate individual intolerance.
Before starting treatment with wormwood products, be sure to consult a specialist.
How to prepare wormwood yourself and what preparations you can prepare at home
Wormwood is harvested during the flowering period of the plant. To do this, cut off the upper parts of the stem and dry them in a well-ventilated, shaded place.
Attention! To avoid weathering of essential substances, the dry plant should be stored in a hermetically sealed container, preferably made of glass, for no more than 2 years.
Examples of some alternative medicine recipes
- Wormwood oil abrotan. For this preparation you will need a fresh plant, recently cut. I'm completely filled glass containers, after which they fill it with oil (preferably olive oil). The drug is infused in a dark place for two weeks. Afterwards it is filtered. Used externally for skin diseases and internally for colds and bronchitis.
- A decoction to improve appetite. Here they use a mixture of wormwood and yarrow (1:1). The finished collection, in the amount of 2 tsp, is poured with 2 tbsp. boiling water. They insist for half an hour. Take 1 tbsp 30-40 minutes before meals.
Advice. If the drug is unbearably bitter, it is better to drink it through a straw.
- Infusion for normalization menstrual cycle. 1 tsp wormwood is poured with a glass of boiling water. Leave under a tightly closed lid for about 40 minutes. Take 1-2 tbsp during a malfunction. before eating.
God's tree helps people in the treatment of many diseases
- Wonderful remedy is a bathing procedure using a broom made from wormwood branches. After it, muscle tension goes away and headaches are significantly reduced.
God's tree - amazing plant, which sometimes grows just under your feet. But only after consulting a doctor, and only with correct use Preparations made from it can not cause harm, but can significantly improve the condition of some organs and the entire body as a whole.
There are crops that are little known to gardeners, and in some cases, many are not aware of them at all. Some crops can even grow close to the site, attracting attention unusual appearance, but also remaining little known. It is this unusual plant that can be called wormwood - the tree of God.
Description of culture
Some have heard the name of the plant wormwood; the culture is a perennial. Wormwood is common in temperate climate zones, but the most comfortable place for its active growth is considered to be dry areas of the planet.
God's tree is distinguished by its attractive leaves, as well as a pleasant smell that can repel some harmful insects. The culture has long been mentioned in medical prescriptions, used to decorate city parks, summer cottages and flower beds. There are some evergreen varieties, as well as those that lose their lush foliage in autumn.
The plant reaches a height of 1.2 meters. There are other names: abrotan, decorative wormwood and dill tree. Wormwood has been actively growing in Ukraine, Belarus and Russia for many decades. This plant was first mentioned at the beginning of the 12th century in the Ipatiev Chronicle. Due to its special medicinal properties, the culture is widely used in medical field. Gardeners love this plant for its unusual and attractive shape.
Plant characteristics
Wormwood can quickly adapt to areas with increased dryness, grow on high hills or sandy soils, and quickly spread along the banks of streams and rivers. In science, there are about 250 varieties of this crop. They are used by landscape designers to create unusual compositions.
Features of dill tree:
Popular types and varieties
The culture is distinguished by its diversity; many of its varieties exhibit particular resistance to low temperatures. The tree of God, which is classified as a medicinal species, is known in almost all European countries. Main plant types:
Even in ancient times, such a plant grew in the territories of temples; it was grown mainly by monks. To properly store wormwood leaves, they need to be finely chopped and placed in an airtight container. With this method, the culture will not lose its pleasant aroma.
The following medicinal compositions can be prepared from the plant:
Excessive consumption results in intoxication of the body.
To create a medicinal decoction from a plant, one part of the dried herb is poured with boiling water and placed on the fire to boil. The broth is left for thirty minutes, and then filtered through cheesecloth. Ready product you can drink 50 grams before lunch.
Features of cultivation
Planting and caring for wormwood is not particularly difficult if the plant is not grown for its decorative qualities. This grass grows well in almost any soil mixture excluding sand. Wormwood responds positively to cold weather and winters with little snow. But some conditions are optional right place It is still important to take into account the growth of culture. This will help the plant grow better and bloom more beautifully.
God's tree prefers places with high level exposure to the sun, so for growing plants it is best to choose the south side of your summer cottage. This can be explained by the fact that dill herb belongs to the group of southern crops. In addition, the plant reacts negatively to strong cold winds.
The plant will feel best in a row between trees or other shrubs. It is also important to take into account that trees can block the sun's rays.
Wormwood requires well-moistened soil. Before landing on open ground It is important to fertilize it with mineral as well as organic substances. A crop can continue to grow in one place for about twelve years, after which it needs to be transplanted to a new area. Grows well among perennial herbs and annual plants. Negatively relates to soil with a high level of acidity.
Planting in the soil
It is best to propagate a dill tree by cuttings or dividing the bush. It is better to use cuttings for planting that are two years old and fully mature. The plant is planted in damp soil mixture(before planting, the soil should be watered warm water). It is advisable to plant in mid or late April. At this time, the soil is well moistened, so the seedling can quickly and efficiently take root, even if it is not watered.
The seedlings of the crop can be placed in a container with water for one week, and then planted in the ground. In water, the cuttings form the first young rhizomes. Afterwards they begin to actively grow throughout the ground.
The seeds of the tree of Christ can germinate even after 70 years from the moment they were collected. The total length of the cuttings that will be planted in the soil should range from 10 to 15 centimeters. It is important to leave a distance of up to one and a half meters between plantings so that the shrubs can grow quickly and efficiently. When planting in the soil, seedlings can be fertilized with humus and constantly watered during the first two weeks of cultivation.
In some flower shops you can find wormwood seeds ready for planting. They are needed for growing seedlings. Since this plant grows in warm regions, it is best to plant it in separate containers and place it on a windowsill, on which it will always fall. sunlight. After the seedling grows to 15-20 centimeters, it is allowed to be transplanted to country cottage area.
Many gardeners say that abrotane grows quickly and does not require special care. Some even forget about this culture, but it continues to grow and does not die. But to create an attractive, graceful shrub, caring for the plant is important.
A dill tree that is grown for decorative purposes does not need to be watered. Watering is carried out only in the first days after planting in the ground. To preserve all the decorative qualities of the plant, it can be watered on warm summer days once every fourteen days. Each bush will require about four liters of water at room temperature.
Fertilization with useful substances
Tree wormwood still requires care after planting in the ground. Such procedures will not take too much time. In some cases, aphids appear on the foliage of the plant. In this case, the plant needs to be sprayed special drugs against insects. Can also be used for spraying laundry soap, diluted in a bucket of water. To do this, take 250 grams of soap per 10 liters of water. Spraying is carried out several times at weekly intervals.
Weeds may grow near the bushes, which are important to regularly eliminate. The soil is weeded to provide the roots of the plant with more nutrients and minerals. You can also sprinkle several handfuls of chola under the bush. Before winter season Abrotane should be mulched. If desired, the soil next to the bush is sprinkled with humus.
Caring for such a crop also includes regular pruning. It is best to choose spring for such a procedure, when all the cold has already gone and the weather has returned to normal.
Shoots of annual shrubs need to be cut back by four centimeters. It is best to pinch the tops of wormwood to ensure better growth for the shrub. On a mature shrub, you need to cut off last year's growth as often as possible to rejuvenate the crop, you can cut off the shoots.
Shrub division
This propagation method is best used in the spring, in April. To do this, the bush is dug up. Afterwards, the unnecessary soil is carefully shaken out from the roots, and the crop is divided into several parts (depending on how much is needed). Each part should be quite large, since plants with a small root system often do not take root and simply die.
After division, each crop is planted in separate holes. Before planting in the soil, it is best to water the soil and add fertilizer. For the next two weeks, the separated bushes are watered regularly. Watering can be completed only after strengthening the root system of the seedlings.
