The old man Jakubek was once in Poland one of the most popular herbs. Gladly Used for preparing infusions, it was intended to alleviate, among others, abdominal pain, hypertension and liver ailments. Through its properties, it was even planted and in home gardens. Today it can be found in meadows, pastures or the outskirts of the forest. Despite the attractive appearance, State forests warn against collecting and using this plant.
The old man Jakubek (Latin Jacobaea Vulgaris) is a species of plant from the Astrotomasy family. It occurs throughout Europe, as well as in Asia and North Africa. In Poland, it is a common species that naturally grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides or agricultural wasteland. According to folk applications, the name of the plant refers to the pores of its full flowering, i.e. July 25, when Jakub’s name day falls.
Jakubek’s old man reaches a height of up to 120 cm. The long and characteristic stem is branched, creating a woolen-bound long shoots. The leaves of the plant, however, are dark green, lirility and feathers. Flowers flowering from June to August are In a characteristic yellow color, collected in panicate, loose inflorescences. After flowering, in turn, silky, white hair appear.
The plant has been delighted for centuries not only with its attractive appearance, but also with action. Even in the 1980s, it was eagerly prepared from it Infusions that are a diastolic, diuretic, as well as lowering blood pressure and stimulating liver work. In folk medicine, he played an important role, but with the development of modern conventional medicine, more about this genre was learned.
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As it turned out, the old man Jakubek, though beautiful, just like the whole family of the elderly species contains Pyrolysine alkaloids that show toxic effects for people and petsin particular for horses and cattle. Because of this danger, she lost its significance in medicine.
Although in other plants you can also notice the presence of these alkaloids, they occur in a slight concentration. In the case of an old man Jakubek, the situation looks quite different. The concentration is very high and is a threatbeing able to cause serious intoxication. Some substances contained in the old man have a positive effect, but the toxic alkaloids contained in it completely disqualify the plant from home use.
The dangerous properties of the old man Jakubka do not disappear after drying or witheredthat’s why you should be careful in any form. In particular, this applies to animal hay, because it is especially dangerous for horses and ponyas well as for small pets.
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At first glance, the old man Jakubek may look like an innocent plant decorating meadows and wastelands. In fact, however, this is a serious threat, both for people and farm and home animals. Currently, only short -term and controlled treatments with this plant under the supervision of a specialist are allowed. For pregnant and nursing women, it is completely banned.
State forests pay attention to this plant, because under her beauty there is a serious threat. It should not be used in home medicine, as well as as animal feed.
So it’s worth watching for her and be a attention to its characteristic appearance. Yellow inflorescences, similar to daisies and gathered in clusters, is its special feature combined with a height of up to 120 cm and slightly hairy leaves. If you see such a plant, avoid it, taking care of your and animal health.
Sources: Lasy.gov.pl, Dom.wprost.pl, Tajnyogrod.pl
