Everyone knows about Levzey grass in the south of Siberia and in the Sayan Mountains, where this high-altitude perennial grows. Locals call the plant stemakantoy, rapontikum, maral root. In order to get it, climb a half - two thousand meters above sea level. The renewing properties of the tincture made from it are appreciated. You can buy it at the pharmacy or do it yourself. We will tell you what maral is the root, how it is useful, what is written in the instructions for use and what are the contraindications.
Tincture Leuzea: general information
The experiments of Altai healers have been confirmed in official medicine and pharmacology. Scientifically proventhat the components of the extract lefzeya safflower biologically active substances have fortifying, toning, adaptogenic and stimulating effects on living organisms.
Did you know? Legend has it that safflower roots leuzei cured a wounded maral deer, giving it strength and vitality. Hence the name of the grass - maral root.
Moreover, the beneficial alkaloids, acids, essential oils, resinous and other substances accumulate in the leaves, stems, flowers, and especially in the roots of the plant. Raw materials are collected during the completion of the growing season. It is used for therapeutic, cosmetic purposes, as well as in sports. At home, 100 g of crushed roots and half a liter of vodka will be needed for tincture of safflower-shaped levzei.
After two weeks, the agent must be passed through cheesecloth, thus removing small particles from it. Folk doctors say that the maral root is able to cure 14 sores. But do not advise to abuse the medication. It must be remembered that in any situation, it is important the opinion of the doctor about the reception and dosage of the drug.
Did you know? Due to the fact that the population of Levzii is rapidly declining, many Altai and Siberian homeowners root the plant in indoor conditions.
Forms of release of therapeutic agent
In most cases, it is possible to find commercially approved drugs of Leuzea in the form of an extract, tablets or tincture. The drug is available in bottles of 50 ml or in blisters. Tableted version is 70 mg of active substance. These are mainly dietary supplements. Virtually all preparations from the maral root are based on herbal extract. 
They differ in naturalness and rich composition of useful substances. In particular, regardless of the form of release, therapeutic agents consist of a greater or lesser amount of carotene, phosphoric acid, potassium, vitamin C, calcium oxalate, inulin, lactose, glucose, tanning elements, gums, sugars and salts.
There are also medicinal plants that are also valued for their therapeutic or prophylactic purposes: Melissa, Datura-Herb, St. John's Wort, Sage, Thyme, Calendula, Potentilla, Echinacea, Ledumberry.
Less common are elixirs that are based on liquid extracts of Leuzea. They come on sale in glass bottles with a capacity of 100 or 250 ml. Also, pharmacies offer crushed dry roots of a medicinal plant, packaged in paper bags. On the packaging of drugs can be indicated as "Leuzea" and "maral root", the number of constituent substances, see the instructions.
Did you know? In Mongolia, Leuzeu is called "strong woman" and from generation to generation, they pass on the experience of making potions to increase male potency, to treat infertility.
Pharmacological action of the extract levzei
According to the attached instructions for use, oral preparations based on levzey extracts have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, the liver, improve memory and endurance to stress, adverse environmental factors, increase intellectual abilities, attention. Also, doctors state that medicines from the maral root reduce allergic reactions, dermatitis and have immunostimulating properties.
Herbs also contain essential oils: violet, rose, chamomile, pine, lavender, mint.
The active compounds of this herb are widely used to recuperate and build muscle. For example, Leuzea safflower-shaped Asteroid is recommended for bodybuilders, because it improves metabolism, affects energy consumption and protein synthesis. Such a tool will have the desired effect for people who want to lose weight.
Athletes take dietary supplements before the competition to relieve fatigue and stimulate endurance when there is a need to recover from injuries or prolonged workouts. Maralium root Asteroid increases efficiency, so the drug can be used by people with constant physical exertion. With prolonged use of such funds there is an increase in appetite and mood. Doctors in some cases, advised to drink away the course of tincture Leuzei for depression or nervous breakdowns, as well as for migraines and irritability. 
Leuzea extract is indicated for the use of diabetics and hypotonic patients, men for increasing potency and women for the treatment of gynecological diseases. And also wishing to recover from alcohol addiction. In cosmetology it is the best invigorating and rejuvenating agent. On the basis of an extract from the maral root, many creams, serums, gels are made.
Important! When using tincture of Leuzea single dose must be diluted in half a glass of clean water.
Maralium root: indications for use
Do not take the remedy as a panacea. Regardless of the form of release, it is recommended to take it in complex treatment. For taking tincture, tablets or extract of Leuzea, the main indications for use are:
- physical and emotional exhaustion;
- prolonged mental stress;
- vegetovascular dystonia, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins;
- anemia, fatigue;
- decrease in vitality;
- gynecological diseases;
- elevated blood sugar;
- overwork;
- disruptions in the functioning of the endocrine system;
- weakened immunity, frequent infectious and viral diseases;
- reduced potency and sexual attraction.
How to take tincture Leuzea: instructions for use
Levzey tincture is absorbed in the body faster than tablets, it should be taken according to the attached instructions. Carefully study the recommendations of the manufacturers and consult with your doctor.
Depending on the state of your body, a specialist may prescribe a means of taking 1 tablespoon three times or twice a day 30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment lasts no more than 40 days, after which doctors strongly recommend taking a break for a month so that the body does not develop the habit of constant stimulation of its vital functions. Levzeu in the form of an alcoholic liquid extract, as indicated in the instructions, takes 20 drops in the same way as the tincture.
These are still plants that can be used for tinctures: birch, walnut, kupena, lilac, garlic, hellebore.
Do not neglect the advice of physicians, because the abuse and misuse of medication have the opposite effect. In addition, side effects are possible. They are manifested by increased blood pressure, headaches, dyspepsia and insomnia. It is also possible allergy to the active substance, so it is important to take into account the characteristics of your body.
Important! Drugs from leuzei have a two-phase effect: for 15–20 minutes after administration, excitation of the central nervous system is observed, and later on - inhibition.
Contraindications to the use of drugs on the basis of levzey (maral root)
Like all drugs, Leuzea has a number of contraindications. From the treatment maralim root worth refusing people suffering from chronic and pathological liver and kidney diseases, hypertensive patients and people with severe arrhythmia, pregnant, lactating mothers and children up to 12 years of age. Doctors do not advise use of such drugs for epilepsy, acute infectious diseases. Ethanol-based medications are contraindicated for chronic alcoholics.
