COLLECTION AND DRYING OF RAW MATERIALS
WHITE DREAM [Melandrium album (Mill.) Garcke] Medicinal raw material is the white drowsiness herb, which is harvested during the flowering of the plant. Dry in the shade under awnings, in well-ventilated rooms or in dryers.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
The plant has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and soothing properties.
APPLICATIONS IN MEDICINE
Aboveground part. In the Komi-Permyak Autonomous Okrug – with uterine bleeding, umbilical hernia, epilepsy. In folk medicine, infusion – for gastric and intestinal colic (as an anesthetic), for insomnia (as a sedative and a small sleeping pill). Roots. In folk medicine, a decoction is used for palpitations, rheumatism and kidney disease (as an anti-inflammatory), insomnia, stomach cramps, toothache; externally in the form of poultices to hardened boils, hemorrhoidal bumps and tumors of the glands in order to soften them and relieve pain. Seeds. In England – with tumors of the intestine.
DOSAGE FORMS, METHOD OF APPLICATION AND DOSES
♦ Infusion of white doze herb: 1 tablespoon of raw materials is poured into 200 ml of boiling water, insisted, then filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times every day.
APPLICATIONS IN OTHER FIELDS
Foaming agent in technology. Feed for cattle and sheep. Decorative.