Populist healers say that nature provides man with everything needed to heal and restore the body.
More often for this purpose various herbs, berries, roots are used.
But it turns out that even lichens benefit people.
One of them is Parmelia, which can be used for good.
Botanical description
Parmelia or, as it is also called, cut grass is a complex organism. It is a collection of lower fungi and algae. This so-called plant is an elevated lichen, which measures from three to five centimeters. 
It has leaf thallus, the blades of which reach up to 2 mm in width. The latter are very sinuous and flat, painted in dark green or brown. The lower surface of each blade is covered with small hairs and is colored in light green or white.
Spread
This type of lichen grows on trees, soil and even on stones. Most of all, the plant prefers to be on the bark of a tree. It is undemanding to the soil, soil, and weather conditions.
Parmelia easily tolerates cold, drought, heavy rain. Often distributed plant in the steppes and mountains. Loves sunshine and plenty of heat. 
Chemical composition
In the composition of Parmelia there are special lichen acids, lichenin, isolochenin and evenin. A feature of a useful herb is that it contains antibiotics, which in their spectrum of action is very similar to tannin.
Propolis, thyme, pumpkin, and Manchurian nut leaves are also considered a natural antibiotic.Thallus of this lichen is enriched with usnic acid, carbohydrates, fats, calcium, phosphorus, ash and various pigments.
Did you know? Due to its chemical composition, parmes can dissolve stones.
Medicinal properties
Cut grass is a unique, useful plant. It has a large spectrum of action and helps fight completely different diseases. Today, Parmelia concentrate is added to many traditional medicine medicines. 
- The extract of this plant is endowed with bactericidal and antiseptic properties. It disinfects and cleanses the human body, kills pathogenic bacteria.
Plants such as savory, camelis, eucalyptus, white clover, cardamom, calendula, and mountain rybinolist have antiseptic properties.
- Parmelia is able to quickly stop the bleeding, and also contributes to the speedy healing of wounds and cuts.
- When ingested, the lichen has an excellent expectorant effect, helps to stop coughing, soothes inflammation in the lungs.
- Cut grass is highly valued due to its ability to fight tuberculosis. Its components are detrimental to tuberculosis bacilli, so doctors often prescribe medicines with lichen in combination with basic drugs.
- Parmelia in the composition of drugs strengthens the heart muscle and the cardiovascular system. At the expense of it the risk of heart attacks and other problems with heart decreases.
Did you know? Cut grass was treated in ancient Egypt.
Medical applications
Since time immemorial, parmelia have been used primarily as a fortifying agent.
Today, almost all the beneficial properties of this plant have been discovered, and many areas have been found for its use:
- Doctors advise taking a decoction of lichen with a strong cough, bronchitis, tuberculosis;
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- for treating problems that are associated with the gastrointestinal tract and the general normalization of its condition, also recommend infusions and decoctions of cut grass;
- it is able to stimulate the intestines and positively affect its internal environment.
Lichen can also be used externally. In case of rashes, wounds, irritations, cuts and with various inflammatory skin diseases, doctors prescribe an ointment containing parmelia. 
They perfectly remove inflammation and soothe the skin, as well as contribute to its rapid healing.
Important! Parmelia decoctions and ointments are not independent drugs, this is only a supplement to the therapy prescribed by the doctor.
Indications for use
The use of Parmelia has been practiced in folk medicine for a long time. Due to the huge list of essential trace elements, lichen is very useful for the human body. It can be applied internally or externally.
Most populist physicians recommend this drug for:
- tuberculosis;
- ulcers;
- bronchitis;
- weak heart and vessels;
- disorders of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract;
- burns or frostbite of the extremities.
Broths and tinctures of lichen perfectly tone up and stimulate the body, acting on it in a complex.Harvesting and storage of raw materials
Lichen is harvested in April or May: at this time it is most abundant in beneficial trace elements. It is necessary to collect only the thallus and clean it from the remnants of wood. Usually this operation is performed with a knife.
Next, the mass is dried in the sun in a well-ventilated area or on the street. After drying, it is placed in any convenient containers: it can be jars, bags or boxes. A medicinal plant can be stored for up to four years without losing its beneficial properties.
Harm and side effect
In optimal and acceptable doses, lichen is harmless. 
But if you take it too much or do not take a break between the courses of treatment, a glut of parmelia may occur. This is manifested by nausea and vomiting.
It is also worth remembering that in allergic people this plant can cause the strongest attacks of the disease. With an overdose, there is also weakness and dizziness.
Contraindications
Parmelia is forbidden for pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Pregnant and lactating mothers are also prohibited nettle hemp, momordika, saffron, lovage, creeping bitter, hellebore.
The rest of the people drink broths, tincture of lichen should be with great caution, since the excess dosage leads to intoxication.
With elevated pressure it is not recommended to take medicines with cut grass. This can cause an attack of hypertension. It is extremely important to carefully monitor the body's response to parmelia. 
Usnic acid, which is the strongest allergen, is present in the composition of the lichen.
Important! Before you start taking any drugs that include this lichen, you should consult with your doctor. Only he can correctly calculate the maximum allowable dose of parmelia.
Parmelia decoction: how to brew
Lichen decoction is the most common dosage form. Preparing such a product is quite simple.
You will need:
- 5 teaspoons of ground parmelia;
- 0.5 liters of water.
Ingredients need to mix and cook for 10 minutes after boiling. Next, you need to leave the decoction for two hours to settle. Drink healing drink you need three times a day in a tablespoon. It is recommended to take before meals.Store such a decoction should be no more than two days in the refrigerator, then it loses its beneficial properties.
This drug is recommended to improve the performance and condition of the intestines, against constipation, for the treatment of cough and as a general tonic.
It turns out that the usual lichen can be very useful for the human body. You just need to know about its properties and understand how to properly harvest and use it. With proper and moderate use, it will no doubt save you from many problems.
