Acorus

Air or swamp air is known to many as a medicinal plant. As a rule, it grows along the banks of water bodies (rivers and lakes), as well as in lowlands and swamps - which is why it is called that. The thick and creeping rhizome of the airs is spongy inside, and there are many subordinate roots on the surface. By the way, most often it is the root of the airs that is used in various spheres of human life, including not only medicine, but also perfumery and culinary affairs.

For the confectionery industry, air acts as a natural flavoring agent, which often add candied products, instead of nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger - to compotes, as well as sometimes to beer and wine.

In many cuisines in the world, the aromatic properties of the airs are especially appreciated when marinating fish. In addition, the plant is added to fruit soups, salads, creams, mousses, jelly. For example, in Poland, air is part of bread, and Indian culinary experts use it as a seasoning for poultry and meat, brew it and consume it as a healthy aromatic tea.

In Russian cooking, this valuable plant began to be used as a spice for a long time - at the end of the fifteenth century. Then the powder from the leaves of the air was usually added to the pancake dough, which gave the finished products a special spicy taste. In addition, they especially liked to do kvass with the addition of air.

Composition of the airs

In the composition of the airs, in particular in the rhizome of the plant, there is a rather complex combination of natural substances: organic acids, essential oils, tannins, phytoncides, vitamins, alkaloids, tannins, aldehydes, starch, minerals, resins and much more.

The Benefits of the Airs

Most often, this plant is used as part of medicinal fees and medicinal teas. The benefits of airs are especially relevant in the presence of thyroid diseases, as well as in diabetes mellitus, when it is recommended to include young leaves of the plant in medical nutrition.

It is noted that in mental disorders, the benefits of airs are manifested in a calming effect, while in snake bites, special substances in the plant have a detoxification effect. In addition, in case of impaired blood circulation in the extremities, it is recommended to take baths with an air.

Harm of the airs

The harm of the airs can be observed if it is consumed in large quantities, which is manifested in bouts of vomiting. In addition, the use of this plant is contraindicated in pregnancy, increased acidity of gastric juice, nasal bleeding, acute inflammation of the kidneys, as well as in exacerbations of gastric ulcers.