Adam's apple or where maclura grows

Ioxylon pomiferum Raf.basionym
Joxylon pomiferum Raf.
Maclura aurantiaca Nutt.
Toxilon aurantiacum (Nutt.) Raf.
Toxilon maclura Raf.
Toxilon pomiferum Raf.

Maclura orange

[2] or
apple maclura
[3], or
dye mulberry
[4], or
false orange
[4], (lat. Maclura pomifera) is a species of fruit trees of the Mulberry family (
Moraceae
).

Biological description [edit | edit code ]

Deciduous dioecious tree up to 20 m high, with a highly branched, dense, spreading crown; with a slender trunk covered with dark brown fissured bark. The branches are geniculate and curved, the shoots are strongly spiny (there is a thornless form, inermis

), spines up to 2.5 cm long are located in the axils of the leaves. Leaves are 12x7.5 cm, alternate, ovate, with a sharp apex, entire edges, dark green, shiny, lighter on the underside. In autumn, the leaves turn golden yellow.

The flowers are small, light green: staminate - collected in earrings, pistillate - in compact spherical heads. It is spectacular during the fruiting period, when large, up to 15 cm in diameter, wrinkled orange or yellow-green fruits (called Adam's apples), reminiscent of an orange in shape and color, abundantly decorate the tree. Collected infructescences have a long shelf life (about six months); inedible. Grows quickly.

Distribution[edit | edit code ]

Homeland - southeastern USA. Common in Central Texas.

Light-loving, in the south it even tolerates some shading. It is undemanding to the soil and tolerates even saline conditions. Cultivated in Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan), Crimea and the Caucasus, in the Krasnodar and Stavropol territories. Winter-hardy to the latitude of Voronezh. Very drought-resistant, wind-resistant and salt-tolerant. Withstands city conditions well. Propagated by seeds, layering, cuttings and root suckers, which can clog plantings.

Features of a medicinal plant

What is an Adam's apple? Where does this plant grow and what does it look like? For what diseases is it most often prescribed? What should you know about contraindications?

Botanical description

The Adam's apple tree received its popular name because of the shape of the fruit. The plant was first described by the Austrian botanist Karl Schneider at the beginning of the twentieth century. What is so special about this deciduous tree?

The fruit contains milky juice. Can be stored for a long time (about 6 months). Refers to toxic plants. It should not be eaten fresh. Also, fresh fruit juice or a thorn prick can provoke an allergic reaction and skin burns.

The plant's homeland is considered to be the southeast of North America. The widest distribution area is in Texas. This plant is tolerant to dry land, heat and wind. It takes root in depleted, saline soils. Loves light and hot climates. In Europe, the tree began to be grown at the end of the 19th century. Today it is cultivated in the Crimea, the Caucasus, the Krasnodar Territory, the countries of Central Asia, and India. Among European countries, it can be seen more often in Romania, Italy, and in the territory of the former Yugoslavia.

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The tree is often grown as an ornamental plant in urban areas and as a hedge. Exotic tree fruits are also valued in landscape design. It forms a thick, wide crown that requires pruning. As a hedge, maclura seedlings are planted close to each other to limit crown growth.

pharmachologic effect

Medicinal properties of maclura:

antioxidant;
antirheumatic;
immunostimulating;
antiallergic;
vaso-strengthening;
antidiabetic;
cardioprotective (has a beneficial effect on the heart muscle);
wound healing;
antitumor;
anti-carcinogenic;
antimicrobial;
antisclerotic;
bactericidal;
neuroprotective (prevents damage to brain neurons).

What beneficial substances are contained in the milky juice of Adam's apples?

Fatty essential acids.
Lemon acid.
Triterpene alcohols.
Sterols.
Pectins.
Sahara.
Saponins.
Flavonoids.

What does Adam's apple cure? For what diagnoses is it used in folk medicine? How is the plant beneficial for men and women?

There is no reliable information about the successful use of Adam's apple in men for genitourinary diseases. The drug can be prescribed as a general strengthening, immunostimulating drug after severe infections, in the postoperative period.

"Adam's apple" [edit | edit code ]

The fruit of the maclura is called an Adam's apple.

(less often Chinese or Indian orange). This is a large fruit, up to 15 cm in diameter, with wrinkled orange-green skin, resembling an orange in shape and color. Poisonous. When cut with a knife, a sticky liquid is released - this is a milky sap with which all parts of the plant are literally saturated.

Maclura milky juice contains many cyclic triterpene alcohols in the form of fatty acid esters. This class of biologically active substances, widely distributed in the plant world, includes sterols, bile acids, and saponins. The total content of triterpenoids in maclura fruits during the period of milky ripeness reaches 4%. The chemical composition of the fruits is very diverse, but many substances are similar to substances from mulberry fruits. However, the fruits of maclura are inedible. The fruits contain a lot of sugars, pectin substances up to 10%, and the leaves contain almost 13% citric acid. Seeds - small nuts located inside the fruit, contain almost 30% fatty acids. But flavonoid compounds can be considered the most valuable substances in maclura. This group of substances is similar in structure to vitamin P. In fact, these are powerful antioxidants with anti-sclerotic and anti-carcinogenic properties [ source not specified 1723 days

] . The largest amount of flavonols contains kaempferol - up to 1.2%. It is these substances that have a yellow-orange (orange) color. Fruits also contain large quantities (about 6%) of isomeric flavonoid compounds - isoflavones. Of these, the majority is osain. Like many polyphenols with P-vitamin activity, they strengthen blood vessels and capillaries. At the same time, osain is much higher in effectiveness than the well-known rutin. A phytoproduct of flavonoids isolated from maclura fruits is a potential raw material for creating an effective cardiovascular drug.

Adam's apple - a recipe for a tincture for joints and its effectiveness

Alternative medicine has a large number of recipes for preparations made from false orange. Adam's apple tincture with vodka is a very effective remedy that will help in the treatment of osteochondrosis, rheumatism, gout, radiculitis, and salt deposits.

Preparing a tincture is not difficult, especially since there are many ways to make the medicine:

Adam's apple (tincture for joints): the first method. You need to take a small fruit, grind it using a meat grinder, and then place the mass in a glass bottle. Next, the raw material is filled with vodka - 500 ml. The container should be closed and set aside in a warm, dark room for half a month.
Second way. The method is similar to the first and the ingredients are taken in the same proportions. Only this “Adam's Apple” tincture with vodka should be shaken every day. The duration of infusion is two weeks.
Third way. This medicine has a longer preparation time, but at the same time its shelf life is extended. You need to take the fruits of an inedible orange - about ten pieces, then rinse and cut into small pieces. Next, the raw materials are placed in a glass bottle and filled with high-quality vodka (it should be twice as much in volume as the fruit). Then the hermetically sealed container should be put in a warm, dark place for two months.

How to use

The tincture has wide application. It is especially effective in the fight against back pain and joint ailments. For the treatment of osteochondrosis, it is necessary to use Adam's apple tincture in vodka as follows.

It is necessary to moisten a cotton wool in the preparation, and then rub it into the painful area on the back. After the appearance of redness and pleasant warmth throughout the body, you need to go to bed and cover yourself with a blanket.

It is recommended to carry out the procedure before going to bed. The duration of the therapeutic course is two weeks. After the procedure, you should wash your hands thoroughly.

The product helps eliminate pain, inflammation, swelling and puffiness. After the course of treatment, your general condition and well-being will noticeably improve. For the treatment of such ailments as salt deposits, gout, rheumatism, radiculitis, polyarthritis, the remedy is recommended to be used as follows.

A little of the composition needs to be rubbed into the painful area, and then insulated with a scarf or handkerchief. The duration of the procedure is ten minutes. Relief and improvement of well-being usually occurs after three procedures. The optimal duration of the therapeutic course is fifteen procedures.

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It is necessary to treat the affected area three times a day. In order to enhance the therapeutic effect, experts recommend using Adam's apple tincture with vodka both externally and internally. The combined use of the drug will help you quickly get rid of discomfort and pain.

The medicine should be taken as follows:

during the first week - 3 drops during the morning meal;
during the second - 3 drops, but twice a day;
during the 3rd - three drops three times a day;
during the fourth - four drops four times a day.

The duration of the therapeutic course is one month. After six months, treatment can be repeated if necessary.

The advisable use of Adam's apple tincture for joints, in addition to helping to eliminate joint pain and discomfort, as well as stiffness, swelling and swelling, will contribute to:

improving the condition of bone and cartilage tissue;
normalization of the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
increasing the protective properties of the body;
normalization of the central nervous system;
normalization of metabolic processes;
activation of cell regeneration;
removal of toxins.

Adam's apple tincture for joints is far from the only remedy that can be made from Indian orange. From the fruits you can make a healing ointment that is effective in the fight against joint ailments and intervertebral hernia, as well as skin inflammations, abscesses and long-lasting wounds.

Preparing the ointment is easy. You need to take maclura fruits, wash them, and then cut them into cubes. Place melted pork fat in a glass bottle, followed by chopped fruits.

The components are laid out in layers of one and a half centimeters until the container is completely filled. The final layer, without fail, is fat. Then the container is sealed using a test and placed in a water bath for a day. The next day, the product is filtered, cooled and stored in the refrigerator. To treat joint ailments and hernias, you need to warm up a spoon, then take the ointment with it and apply it to natural tissue.

Next, the product is applied to the affected area and insulated with woolen fabric. The duration of the procedure is five hours. This ointment is also effective in the treatment of mastopathy. It is necessary to lubricate a cabbage leaf with the product, then apply it to the chest and insulate it with woolen material. It is preferable to carry out the procedure before bedtime.

Making an ointment using the second method involves using a special base - an ointment (zinc or glycerin is suitable). The required amount of pharmaceutical base (depending on the disease) must be mixed with maclura tincture. The prepared product should be lubricated on the affected areas three times a day. The product is effective in the treatment of abscesses, long-term non-healing wounds, and skin pathologies.

The oil is effective in the fight against ringworm, dermatitis, psoriasis, and eczema. To make the product, you should take two ripe fruits. They need to be cut into thin strips and placed in a glass container. Next, the raw material is filled with any vegetable oil - one glass. The container must be closed and left in a dark place for at least a week.

Maclura is a unique plant endowed with a lot of miraculous properties. Proper use of the compounds will help in curing a lot of ailments, as well as strengthening the immune system and improving general condition and well-being. The main thing is to prepare and use medications correctly and only after consulting your doctor.

fruits are rich in nutrients necessary for the body to function normally

Chemical composition

The fruits contain a lot of biologically active substances:

Flavonoids;
Antioxidants;
Phytosterols;
Vitamins A, D, E, K;
Saponins;
Bile acids;
Sterols;
Fatty acid;
Sahara;
Citric acid;
Pectin.

Medicinal properties

Thanks to their rich chemical composition, apples have a lot of beneficial effects, supporting human health:

Strengthen the walls of blood vessels and capillaries;
Supports the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system;
They have anti-carcinogenic and anti-sclerotic effects;
They have a thinning effect on sputum and help in expectoration;
Normalize metabolism;
Cleanse the body of toxins and waste;
Fight viruses and bacteria;
Cleans blood and blood vessels;
Help fight cancer;
Used for cosmetic purposes for skin and hair care.

Adam's apple is a very effective treatment for the spine, joints and muscles

Osteochondrosis, rheumatism, radiculitis, polyarthritis, gout;
Damage to joints, muscles, salt deposits;
Varicose veins;
Hypertension;
Colds, ARVI;
Eczema, heel spurs, calluses;
Prostate adenoma;
Myoma, mastopathy;
Oncological diseases;
Weak immunity.

Contraindications

The use of products with maclura is not recommended for:

Diabetes mellitus;
Absence of the gallbladder;
Chemotherapy procedures;
Taking antibiotics;
Pregnancy and lactation;
Childhood;
Individual intolerance.

the range of medicines based on maclura is very diverse

The pharmaceutical industry actively uses Adam's apple fruits in the manufacture of medicines.

Maclura tincture - this ready-made product can be bought at a pharmacy at a price of 250 rubles per 100 ml. It enriches the body with useful substances, strengthens the immune system, heals joints and the spine, and has an anti-cancer effect.

Maclura extract is a natural antibiotic, antioxidant and immunostimulant. Available in 100 ml bottles. costing from 164 rubles. Used for internal and external use in the treatment of joints, spine, lymph nodes, hemorrhoids, and neoplasms.

Ointment – available in 50 ml bottles. costing from 280 rubles. Indications for use: sinusitis, adenoids, dermatitis, lichen, eczema, osteochondrosis, polyarthritis, gout, rheumatism, mastopathy, heel spur, cancer.

Gel-balm - contains Adam's apple extract, has a healing effect on joints - warming, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, activates blood circulation in diseased areas, removes excess salts from the body. The cost of a tube of 100 g. is from 420 rubles.

Ointment with maclura and cinquefoil - treats diseases of the joints and musculoskeletal system. Average price per tube of 75 g. – 250 rubles.

The use of maclura in folk medicine involves the preparation of infusions, tinctures, ointments, oil extracts and other medicines based on it.

Fully ripened fruits are used to prepare the tincture

Vodka tincture

chop ripe fruits and place in a jar to the top;
pour vodka and seal tightly, preventing air from entering;
put in a dark and warm place for infusion, during which the contents should be shaken periodically;
After two weeks, strain.

Maclura tincture with vodka stimulates the water-salt balance, relieves the body of excess fluid, and promotes weight loss. Helps restore cartilage tissue, alleviate the condition of diseases of the spine, joints, blood vessels, treats the nervous system, hypertension, chronic fatigue, problems of the cardiovascular system.

Alcohol tincture

to prepare it, take a kilogram of ripe fruits and grind them using a coarse grater, blender or meat grinder;
the resulting raw materials are poured with honey. alcohol in a ratio of 1:1;
The container is hermetically sealed and placed in a dark and cool place.

The infusion period depends on the area of application. The most effective remedy is obtained after a year of infusion. But if the medicine is needed urgently, then the tincture can be used externally after two weeks of infusion, and internally after a month.

Here, for example, is Adam's apple tincture for joints.
We’ll give the recipe a little later, but for now let’s talk about what kind of animal this is and what Adam has to do with it.

Indications for the use of maclura

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Due to the high decorative properties of orange maclura, it is one of the economically valuable plants, promising for use in ornamental gardening. Recommended for use in gardens and parks in the form of prickly hedges, edges, group and single plantings (solitaries), as well as for creating protective strips and reclamation plantings.

In ornamental gardening it is valued for its original fruit. In the medical industry of many countries, drugs are made from the fruits (to stimulate cardiac activity, antibiotics), and in folk medicine they are used as a means for healing wounds and treating rheumatic diseases, the milky juice removes warts, and areas of the skin affected by the fungus darken like dying warts , stops bleeding (externally).

Adam's apple or maclura

Maclura is a tree from the Mulberry family. Adam's apple has a common name; people call the plant Chinese inedible orange. The tree has a branched, spreading deciduous crown. Curved branches have prickly shoots, leaves are oblong, inflorescences are inconspicuous. In nature, there are also maclura trees with no thorns.

What are Adam's apples? This is the name given to the fruits of the maclura tree. They hide in the foliage and have a specific peel shape. The inflorescences of the tree are quite small, collected in greenish clusters-catkins. During the flowering process, the tree is decorated with greenish clusters of inflorescences. The fruits have a specific subtle smell and bitter taste. Due to the toxic substances, they are not used for cooking. Harvesting is carried out wearing thick gloves, which avoids scratches on the thorny branches of the plant. The fruits are stored for about six months for the preparation of medicines.

Fruits are very valuable for human health. They are widely used in the treatment of joint diseases, to strengthen the immune system and bones, to fight influenza and infections. The fruit is widely used by folk healers, but its healing properties have been little studied by scientists.

What it looks like and where it grows

The shape of an apple corresponds to a green orange. It reaches about 15 centimeters in diameter. The skin of the fruit is grainy, patterned and thick. The Adam's apple tree can withstand severe frosts and adapt to various climatic conditions. When the fruit is cut, a sticky moisture is released from its pulp. It is poisonous. The entire tree is saturated with this milky sap. When harvesting, you need to be especially careful not to get hurt on thorny branches. It is also important to prevent poisonous juice from getting on the mucous membranes. In terms of the composition of valuable substances, the fruit is similar to the familiar mulberry.

The tree grows in South America. You can find the fruits of the Adam's apple plant at the latitudes of North America, Asia, Europe, and the Caucasus. Chinese orange crops are harvested on the lands of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Many people are interested in the question, where does the Adam's apple grow in Russia? The plant is found on the territory of the Black Sea coast, Stavropol and Krasnodar regions.

When does an Adam's apple ripen? The fruits are ready for harvest in mid-autumn. From mid-October they can be harvested for the preparation of various folk remedies.

Healing cream

Of all the healing remedies made from Adam's apple, ointment is the most popular. It is made at home from fruits and fat. The scope of this cream is as wide as that of the tincture. With its help, they get rid of: psoriasis, arthritis, acne, cervical erosion, treat adenoma and much more. This product can be applied to the skin or made into candles.

So, to prepare this ointment yourself, you need:

Pick a Chinese orange or buy one. For an effective remedy, you will need fruits whose skin is more orange rather than light green.
Cut the fruit into small pieces and place in a fireproof container.
Separately, melt the pork fat. One part of fruit will require five parts of fat.
Fill the prepared false orange with fat.
On top everything needs to be covered with a layer of regular dough made from flour and water.
Place this preparation in the oven at the lowest heat possible and keep it for a day. You can steep the ointment for one day, turn it off at night, and then keep it in the oven for another day.

The finished balm can be transferred to a convenient container, the main thing is to use glass containers. This product should be stored in the refrigerator or simply in a cool place.

There is a simpler way to prepare Adam's apple ointment than the previous one. The tincture of the fruit is mixed with animal fat in the following proportion: one part infusion and two parts fat. Any of the creams is recommended for mastopathy, intervertebral hernia, and fibroids. To do this, it is recommended to make compresses from ointment: apply a good layer of cream to a piece of cloth, apply it to the sore spot and wrap it tightly. Keep this compress for 10-12 hours, once every two days. The course of therapy lasts three months.

For the treatment of mastopathy, additional cabbage is used. Fresh cabbage leaves are dipped in boiling water for a minute, then beaten a little and spread with ointment. This compress is applied to the chest and wrapped well; they can be used for sore joints. Such activities need to be repeated every other day for 3 months.

For inguinal hernia, cervical erosion and hemorrhoids, suppositories from the same cream are used. You will need a thick thread and cream; you need to form oblong candles yourself and keep them in the refrigerator to fix the shape. Suppositories are used at night, treatment lasts 2 months.

To improve the effectiveness of the action, it is recommended to use fish oil instead of pork fat, or you can simply add it to the general mixture. This cream helps well with skin lesions, ulcers, and burns. It is recommended to apply it to varicose veins, arthrosis of the knee joint, and cervical osteochondrosis. To be effective, it is better to make compresses with cream one day, and simply spread it on the sore area on the other.

Medicinal properties

The healing effects of fruit pulp are determined by its composition. The fruits contain many powerful antioxidants that help the body resist various ailments. That is why maclura is an additional tool in eliminating cancer. The fruits also contain beneficial bile acids, saponin compounds, flavonoids, isoflavone substances, citric acid, and sterol.

Adam's apple in the human body:

kills harmful microbes;
prevents the development of allergies;
prevents sclerotic changes in blood vessels;
improves the activity of the cardiovascular system;
stabilizes sugar in the bloodstream;
regenerates cells;
calms the nerves;
heals wounds;
prevents bleeding;
actively fights harmful bacteria

What are the benefits of Adam's apple? With regular use of fruit products, metabolism is normalized, the immune system is strengthened, and recovery processes are activated. The fruit restores the elasticity of blood vessels, prevents the development of varicose veins, rheumatoid arthritis, and tumors. Fruits help eliminate inflammation inside the body and remove toxins from the body well.

Beneficial features

The list of active substances that make up the plant is unique in its medicinal properties:

Phytosterols strengthen the immune system, regulate blood cholesterol levels, and help reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. They are powerful antioxidants.
Cholic (bile) acids have a beneficial effect on the liver.
Fatty acids prevent the formation of blood clots, normalize blood pressure, reduce inflammatory processes in the body, and increase immunity.
Organic citric acid improves metabolism.
Phenolic compounds have antitumor effects
A large number of macro and microelements are sources of vitamins and regulate the functioning of internal organs.

The medicinal qualities of Adam's apple have been known since ancient times.

The list of diseases that maclura successfully treats is extensive.

These are diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and inflammation of various types, problems with the heart and blood vessels. Early stages of cancer are successfully treated.

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As a folk remedy, maclura is widely used to treat various joint diseases.

It relieves inflammation and has an analgesic effect. Therefore, the plant is effective in the treatment of osteochondrosis, radiculitis, gout, various arthritis and arthrosis.

An alcoholic tincture of maclura is easy to prepare at home.

Not only the fruits are used, but also the young leaves and branches of the plant.

Important! Fruits must be chosen large and ripe. They have a yellowish tint. You should collect maclura yourself no earlier than October. Be careful, the tree has long, sharp thorns.

How to use maclura and medicines from it

An effective extract based on plant oil helps with skin eczema. The product has a wound healing effect. A natural antiseptic destroys pathogenic flora and stops the activity of pathogenic bacteria. Maclura oil is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent. To obtain it, an Adam's apple is cut into thin strips and poured with a glass of vegetable oil. The mixture is infused in a dark glass container, filtered from the cake and stored in the cellar. Warts are then lubricated with oil, and boils and calluses are treated with it. The product gets rid of fungal infections.