Golden mustache or callisia fragrans is an evergreen plant from the family Commelinaceae.This is a fairly large specimen, which in the wild is able to extend to a height of two meters.
Houseplant golden mustache between less than half that size.Stem kallizii fleshy, erect with raskidnymi convex leaves, which are slightly pointed at the ends.By their appearance, they are very similar to corn, but, unlike the latter, the bottom have a characteristic violet hue.Shoots golden whiskers are formed in the spring and summer, and somewhat reminiscent of the mustache.At the tip of them are small rosette leaves, which naturally rooted in the soil, thus forming a daughter plants.
The old fragrant kallizii today there are about a dozen species, they prefer the tropical area of Central and South America and moist soils.Residents of these countries, the first to discover the unique beneficial properties of this instance.
Golden mustache - a natural biogenic stimulant that contains a variety of biologically active substances, mineral salts and vitamins and carotenoids, catechins, pectins, nicotinic acid and tanning ingredients.In addition, it is able to accumulate zinc, manganese, calcium, cobalt, iron, nickel, zirconium, rubidium, strontium, and thorium.Potassium, copper and bromine also contains a plant, as the golden mustache.Medicinal properties of this instance is directly determined by the composition so rich - they are almost limitless.
Fragrant kalliziya effectively cleanses and strengthens the walls of blood vessels, protects cells from invasion of various infections, hampers the development of pathogenic microflora by stimulating the production of specific antibodies.Further, this excellent herb helps in the treatment and prevention of many chronic diseases, relieves pancreatitis, tuberculosis, asthma and diabetes, and also lowers blood sugar.Remarkably suitable as an additional therapeutic agent for fibroids, uterine, leukemia and other forms of cancer.
The Russian golden mustache has been gaining popularity and spread in the late nineteenth century, first as an ornamental shrub.In the middle of the twentieth century, Russian scientists are interested in the unusual medicinal properties kallizii.Numerous experiments and studies have shown that gold whisker besides enormous number of biologically active components, contains the real "generator" biologically active energy.It is possible to call the juice of this plant "living water" beneficially acting on the musculoskeletal system, pancreas and thyroid.Broth made from fragrant kallizii, has a strong antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effect.In addition, it is an excellent remedy for depression and nervous strain.