An Incredibly Effective Medicinal Plant — What You Need to Know
You may have heard of the health benefits of this plant, but only a small number of people know how to use it correctly so that its full benefits can show.
The Plant (named “Multiple‑veined plant” / “Mravaldzargva” in Georgian) is a unique remedy for snake bites, bee stings, and other acute inflammatory‑infectious processes.
Healing Powers and Historical Use
This plant’s curative strength was known already in the early centuries AD. Traditionally, its main uses included treating:
Snake bites
Bee stings
Acute purulent septic inflammatory processes
Phlegmon (a diffuse inflammation of soft tissue)
Abscesses
Poisonous bites
Purulent swelling and infection
To activate the plant’s healing properties, one must crush its leaves (with a hammer or mortar) or use a blender until juice comes out. Then, apply this green pulp directly to the injured area. Additionally, you can eat the leaves raw, which helps with internal infections or generally strengthening the body.
Remarkable Effects Reported
People have used this plant across generations in various emergency situations:
In cases of snake bite where swelling has reached up to the throat, applying the plant remedy has reportedly reduced swelling within thirty minutes.
In severe purulent infections, when conventional medicine might consider amputation of a limb, applying a compress with this plant overnight can make a significant difference.
Bee stings: pain and swelling often subside quickly after treatment with the plant.
However, one limitation is its seasonal availability. The plant is most abundant in spring, which means fresh material may not always be available during other seasons.
How to Preserve It for Year‑Round Use
To be able to use this plant’s healing power in any season, people make an alcoholic tincture (extract). This preserves its active compounds and allows for longer storage.
How to make the tincture:
Wash fresh leaves well.
Fill a three‑liter glass jar with the leaves.
Pour regular alcohol (e.g., vodka or other spirit) until it covers the leaves and the jar is full.
Seal tightly.
Let it sit in a cool, dark place for some time to infuse.
You can use the tincture later by soaking a clean cloth or gauze in it, then applying it to wounds, bites, or swollen/infected areas.
The alcohol extract can be stored for a very long time, making it a practical first‑aid remedy.
Using the Plant in Daily Life
Even when there are no emergency bites or infections, there are practical everyday uses:
If you injure your foot or any part of your body (for example, with a tool or by stepping on something sharp), and it becomes infected, wet a small cloth with the alcoholic extract and put it on the wound.
For bee stings or insect bites, applying fresh leaf pulp or using the tincture can reduce the swelling and discomfort.
Why It Works
Scientifically speaking, many plants with these kinds of traditional uses are known to have:
Antibacterial and antiseptic compounds that kill or inhibit bacteria.
Anti‑inflammatory agents that reduce swelling and pain.
Analgesic effects — soothing pain.
Cell‑regenerative properties that help heal damaged tissue.
While I don’t have exact chemical analyses of “მრავალძარღვა” (Multiple‑veined plant), its long use in folk medicine suggests it likely contains similar beneficial substances.
Safety, Precautions, and Best Practices
While this plant seems remarkably effective, there are a few important safety considerations:
Only apply to intact, clean skin if possible. If a wound is very deep or badly infected, see medical attention.
Do a patch test first (on a small area) to check for allergic reactions.
Be cautious using it around sensitive areas (eyes, mucous membranes).
The tincture uses alcohol, so avoid using on children, or in open wounds, or where alcohol might cause irritation.
If there is swelling of the throat (for example after a snakebite), even if you use the plant, immediately seek medical help — this could be life‑threatening.
Final Thoughts
Herbal remedies like this plant are part of a rich tradition of folk medicine. They can be powerful, especially in locations or situations where modern medicine is not accessible.
Nature offers many remedies that have stood the test of time. When used correctly, with respect and understanding, they can complement other forms of treatment.
Keeping a tincture of this plant in your household can serve as a natural first‑aid tool, especially during the spring and summer months when fresh leaves are robust.
If you like, I can try to find the scientific name of “მრავალძარღვა” (Multiple‑veined plant) and any clinical studies that confirm its effects. Would you prefer I do that?
