Zamaniha

Zamaniha - shrub with a strong root system. Its trunk is seated ugolchatymi long spines. Shade-plant, in open spaces are rare and very depressed. Favorite habitat - the northern, northeastern and northwestern slopes of the rich, well-drained soils. Main thickets zamanihi confined to the spruce-fir forests, but it occurs only to 44 œ north latitude, ie, only in the forests of the southern Sikhote-Alin. Apparently, zamaniha - Far endemic. The natural resource base is limited. Zamaniha included in the "Red Book", which indicated the need for regulation of billets of raw materials and the prohibition of blanks in coenoses involving this species.

There are several versions of the name of this plant. First, the bright color of the fruits of their draw, luring a large number of birds. Secondly, the same distraction prevents builders engaged in the search of ginseng root of life, luring them into a completely different side ... Thirdly, they say, if the boy or girl will treat your lover berries zamanihi, then forever to bewitch him to her.

All parts of the plant contain essential oil, most of it stems (up to 2 per cent). It has a very pleasant smell and can be used in perfumery, as well as all Araliaceae. The roots of plants, except for essential oils, contain glycosides, phenolic compounds, a small amount of alkaloids and mineral substances. Preparations from root to root zamanihi act like ginseng, but is somewhat weaker.

Used in cosmetics tonic effect of this plant, and in the case are all part of it. Of these, one can prepare decoctions, tinctures, and apply them to clean the skin of the face and hands, rinsing the hair after washing, can be included as an additive to any mask.

Zamaniha, Aralia, Eleutherococcus - the 3 rival ginseng many times expanded resource base preparations stimulating and toning effect.

usually collect raw materials is carried out during ripening. Techniques and methods for harvesting the same way blank rhizomes Aralia and Eleutherococcus. When the workpieces can not dig all the roots of plants - you must leave 1 / 3 of the root system for a normal recovery thickets; to accelerate regeneration, on-site excavated specimens must shake off the seeds zamanihi. Drying and storage of raw materials are common.