Common Crow's Eye (Paris quadrifolia). Crow's eye - medicinal or poisonous plant
The poisonous crow's eye plant is found everywhere in middle lane, has not only poisonous, but also medicinal properties, and the symptoms of poisoning are transferred to them human body It's hard enough.
What kind of plant is this?
Every villager knows what a raven's eye looks like, but city dwellers have a very vague idea about this plant, since it is practically never found in urban areas.
The raven's eye blooms from mid-May to the end of June; a single flower blooms on the stem with a beautiful and unusual shade of petals - from rich green to sunny yellow. By the end of July or the beginning of August, a single large smooth berry, blue-black, dark blue or blue with a violet tint, ripens in place of the flower, shiny and reminiscent of a bird's eye, which is why the plant got its name.
Why is it dangerous?
The description of crow's eye as a poisonous plant in any encyclopedia, as a rule, begins with a mention of the toxins it contains - paristifin and paradine. These substances reach their highest concentration in ripened berries and in the root, but are contained in all parts of the flower in small quantities.
When eating crow's eye berries, poisoning is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Diarrhea that begins before nausea and vomiting.
- Dizziness, nausea and vomiting.
- Colic in the abdomen, variable localization, that is, they alternately appear in the stomach, liver, kidneys, and lower abdomen.
- Spontaneous muscle cramps, muscles most often cramp in the legs, but can also cramp in the arms, face, back, and so on.
- Disturbances in the functioning of the heart - rhythm failure, delay in contractions. Sometimes it is quite long – over a minute.
However, the negative effect of berries on the human body depends on many nuances - the amount eaten, weight and age, condition of cardio-vascular system. For example, if an adult with a healthy heart and weighing at least 60 kg eats 4-6 berries, then the maximum that he will feel is a laxative effect, and even then it is quite weak.
Also, nothing terrible will happen if 2-3 berries are eaten by a child over 6 years old and weighing normally for his age. But, if a healthy adult eats a glass of these berries, poisoning is inevitable, and for a child under 3 years old, 1-2 berries will be enough to start intoxication.
The biggest danger of poisoning from crow's eye is that the toxins it contains slow down the heart rate and with a sufficient degree of susceptibility to them or with very large volume eating berries can cause it to stop completely.
Help with intoxication with raven eye poison also involves actions that are standard for all types of poisoning, that is, taking , but in addition, the victim is recommended to take anticonvulsants and medications that normalize heart rhythm, for example, Strophanthin.
Under no circumstances should you use fixing medications or any anti-diarrhea or diarrhea medications for this type of poisoning.
Consequences of poisoning
The poisonous power of this plant does not cause irreparable damage to health, unless, of course, it is eaten very a large number of berries or no cardiac pathologies, for example, arrhythmia or hypertension.
The worst thing that can happen in case of poisoning is cardiac arrest, but this is a current symptom, and not a consequence of the berries entering the body.
After the stomach has been rinsed and the necessary medications have been taken, the person will continue to experience diarrhea for some time; usually, weak stools last from 2 to 5 days. This point also depends on the amount of berries that have entered the stomach and the state of health, namely the intestines.
Pain in the heart, with a large amount of toxin or the presence of cardiac pathologies, will last after the poisoning has already been cured, for another week to a month. During the first week after intoxication, convulsions may appear, especially during sleep and localized in calf muscles.
Intoxication caused by intoxication not from flowers or berries of the crow's eye, but from medicinal infusions prepared from the root and other parts of this plant, is much more serious for health. If the treatment regimen is incorrect, the dosage and frequency of consumption are exceeded, the following almost always develops:
- heart diseases that take a chronic form;
- neurosomatic pathologies;
- insomnia, mania, depression.
In people prone to schizophrenia, with systematic abuse medicines, made from berries and crow's eye root, this disease will inevitably manifest itself and begin to progress very quickly, literally before our eyes.
What beneficial properties does it have?
Crow's eye- a flower, although poisonous, has incomparable healing properties, used by healers for more than one or two centuries. Moreover, extracts from various parts this plant are components of many modern medicines and are included in some dietary supplements.
In folk medicine, absolutely all parts of this plant are used, each of which helps against certain ailments.
The grass, that is, the leaves and stem of the crow's eye, cures the following diseases:
- Migraines of unknown origin.
- Neuralgia of all types.
- Ascites.
- Pulmonary tuberculosis in the initial stage.
- Metabolic disorders.
- Muscle spasms and convulsions of nervous origin, that is, this herb actually helps with epilepsy and pseudoepilepsy.
The berries and rhizomes of the plant, more precisely, an infusion of them, are used to treat:
- Cardiovascular diseases, characterized by an excessively fast, “shallow” heartbeat.
- Problems with bowel function, such as constipation.
- Health problems caused by intestinal slagging, intestinal obstruction, “clogged” cecum, and so on.
- Sluggish, inhibited nervous activity, including syndrome chronic fatigue and excessive sleepiness.
Also, infusions of berries and roots are used to normalize metabolic processes and accelerate metabolic processes in the body, increase appetite and maximize food absorption, that is, with a good appetite, a person not only does not gain kilograms, but also loses excess weight.
The raven's eye flower is not used by healers or pharmacists, since it contains practically no active substances that can affect human health. However, the flower of this plant is not at all useless; for example, a bouquet of it left in the room helps good rest, relieves headaches and repels insects.
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Are there any contraindications to treatment with this plant extract?
Description healing properties The Crow's Eye would be incomplete without mentioning contraindications to treatment with infusions and preparations made from this plant.
In addition to relative contraindications, for example, nervous overexcitation caused by stress, atrial fibrillation, or a hereditary tendency to certain mental pathologies, such as schizophrenia, there are also complete contraindications, in the presence of which it is under no circumstances possible to be treated with products containing crow's eye, as and use dietary supplements with it.
One hundred percent contraindications include:
- Pregnancy.
- Lactation.
- A number of nervous diseases that are accompanied by hyperactive behavior and overexcitation of the nervous system.
- A stroke, even if several years have passed since it.
- A number of cardiac pathologies characterized by a slow heart rhythm and sluggish contractions, as well as underdeveloped valves and ventricles.
- Age under 12 years.
- All sleep disturbances.
- Brain tumors.
- Internal intestinal bleeding.
There are no other absolute contraindications to treatment with Crow's Eye or to the use of dietary supplements containing it. But before you start taking infusions from this flower or active supplements with it, you need to consult your doctor.
It is especially important to discuss the dosage regimen and dosage, taking into account individual health indicators, since, despite the obvious benefits, crow's eye is still a very poisonous plant and can cause harm if taken incorrectly.
In the article we discuss the raven's eye. You will learn what it looks like, where it grows and what properties it has. We'll tell you how to distinguish poisonous berries from edible blueberries, and list the contraindications to the use of products based on crow's eye.
Crow's eye is a genus of herbaceous plants in the Melanthiaceae family. Latin name - Paris. The most famous representative of the genus is the four-leaved raven's eye (lat. Paris quadrifolia). This poisonous species is known as wolf's eyes, cross grass, cuckoo's tears, bear berries, parid's grass, crow grass.
What does it look like
Appearance of the crow's eye plant. Crow's eye has a creeping long root with sparse shoots. In spring, the rhizome produces new above-ground shoots.
Crow's eye has a ribbed, smooth, erect stem. The length of the shoot is from 10 to 40 cm.
The leaves are arranged crosswise at the base of the stem. The leaf blade is wide, ovate, with a pointed tip and reticulated venation.
One plant has from 4 to 6 leaves. If you rub the leaf in your hands, an unpleasant, pungent odor will appear.
A single flower has 4 yellow-green petals and the same number of green sepals. The shape of the flower resembles a star. The plant blooms from May to July.
The fruit of the crow's eye is a spherical black shiny berry with a bluish bloom, no more than a centimeter in diameter. By appearance looks like blueberries.
Where does it grow
This perennial member of the Melantiev family prefers moist soil. Grows in shady forests, ravines and bushes. Most often, the raven's eye is located singly, but sometimes there are groups of 5-10 plants.
Cross grass is found throughout almost the entire territory of Central Europe and Central Asia. In Russia, the raven eye grows in the Caucasus, in Western Siberia and on Far East.
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Dried berries and leaves
The plant's grass and berries are used as medicinal raw materials. In folk medicine, dried raw materials are more often used, and in homeopathy, fresh berries and their juice.
Chemical composition
Crow's Eye contains:
- saponins;
- glycosides;
- vitamin C;
- steroids;
- alkaloids;
- pectins;
- coumarins;
- flavonoids.
Medicinal properties
Crow's eye has antispasmodic, sedative, diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects. Based on the plant, medicinal infusions and decoctions are made, which are used to treat laryngitis, headaches, and neuralgia.
Medicines normalize metabolic processes in the body and improve appetite. Crow's eye eliminates tachycardia and calms the heart rate. An infusion of the plant is effective for heart failure.
How to collect
The preparation of medicinal raw materials begins during the flowering period. The shoots, along with leaves and berries, are cut with a knife. Do this with gloves, as the plant is poisonous.
The raw materials are dried under a canopy at a temperature of no more than 50 degrees. You can use a special dryer, which will speed up the process.
Dry berries and herbs must be stored separately from other plants. The raw materials are placed in canvas bags and stored in a ventilated area for a year.
How to use
Raven's eye is widely used in homeopathy. To treat headaches, eye diseases, concussions and bronchitis, fresh plant juice and the drug Paris quadrifolia, which has antispasmodic and anticonvulsant effects, are used.
Official medicine does not recognize the medicinal properties of raven's eye and prohibits its use. Use of the plant in medicinal purposes must be carried out strictly under the supervision of a specialist.
In folk medicine
In folk medicine, the herb and leaves of the plant are used to prepare infusions and decoctions. Crow's eye is infused with water and vodka as a stand-alone remedy and in combination with other medicinal herbs.
Decoction for heart diseases
Ingredients:
- Dry leaves of raven's eye - 10 g.
- Water - 300 ml.
How to cook: Mash the leaves, add water and place on water bath. Simmer under the lid for no more than 5 minutes. Remove the broth from the heat, cover with a towel for half an hour, then strain through a sieve.
How to use: Take ½ teaspoon diluted in 50 ml of water three times a day. The course of treatment is 3 weeks.
Result: The decoction strengthens the heart muscle and normalizes the pulse. The product has a mild soothing effect.
Infusion for eye diseases
Ingredients:
- Crow's eye grass - 3 gr.
- Clover - 3 gr.
- Field cornflower - 3 gr.
- Sleep-grass - 3 gr.
- Geranium flowers - 3 gr.
- Bird cherry flowers - 3 gr.
- Water - 450 ml.
How to cook: Combine dry ingredients and chop with a rolling pin. Fill in herbal tea boiling water, cover and leave for at least an hour. Strain the cooled product through a sieve.
How to use: Dip a cotton pad into the infusion, squeeze out and apply to your eyes. Keep the lotion for 5-10 minutes, then wash with warm water.
Result: The infusion relieves inflammation, disinfects and relieves pain. The product is effective for barley, conjunctivitis and blepharitis.
Tincture for neurosis
Ingredients:
- Fresh crow's eye herb - 50 gr.
- Vodka - 500 ml.
How to cook: Grind the herb, place in a glass container, fill with vodka and close with a lid. Leave in a dark place for 14 days. Strain the finished product. Dilute 2 teaspoons of tincture in a glass of water.
How to use: Take the diluted tincture 1 tablespoon every 2-3 hours. You should drink no more than 1 glass of diluted product per day. The course of treatment is 2 weeks.
Result: The tincture has a calming effect. The drug is used to treat neuroses, depression and mental illness.
Symptoms of poisoning
All parts of the plant are poisonous. Overdose can lead to poisoning medicines plant based. Therefore, before use, you must consult a specialist and strictly follow the instructions.
Symptoms of poisoning:
- nausea;
- vomit;
- dizziness and pain in the temporal region;
- heartburn;
- diarrhea;
- sharp pain in the abdomen;
- dryness in the nasopharynx;
- photophobia.
In severe cases of poisoning, speech and swallowing function are impaired, convulsions and attacks of tachycardia appear. Eating 7-10 crow's eye berries can be fatal.
How to distinguish from blueberries
Crow's eye can be confused with blueberries, and is even found in places where they grow. Knowing features plants, you will never confuse them.
What is the difference between a raven's eye and a blueberry:
- Poisonous berries are much larger than blueberries and are black in color, in contrast to the blue edible fruits.
- Crow's eye grows mainly as single plants, and blueberry bush grows as a carpet. Blueberries have several berries on one branch, crow's eye - only one.
- Blueberry fruits stain your fingers purple, the raven's eye leaves no traces.
Contraindications
Contraindications to the use of raven eye:
- children under 12 years of age;
- liver and kidney diseases;
- During pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- individual intolerance.
Classification
The Melanthiaceae family (lat. Melanthiaceae), to which the raven's eye belongs, unites 19 genera of plants. Cross-grass belongs to the order Liliates (lat. Liliates), class Monocots (lat. Liliopsida), department Flowering (lat. Magnoliophyta).
Varieties
The Crow's Eye genus includes 27 plant species. The most famous of them:
- raven's eye four-leaf or ordinary;
- Cronquist's raven eye;
- raven's eye multileaf;
- The raven's eye is incomplete.
Crow's eye infographics
Photo of a raven's eye, his beneficial features and application 
Crow's Eye Infographic
What to remember
- Crow's eye - poisonous plant, which grows predominantly solitarily.
- This plant is widely used in homeopathy and traditional medicine to treat disorders of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, eye diseases and bronchitis.
- Before using plant-based products, you should consult a specialist.
Crow's eye - small perennial with dark blue berries, visually reminiscent of blueberries or blueberries. It has been known since ancient times - earlier, during times of epidemics, berries were used in attempts to protect themselves from pestilence. This plant is still used for medicinal purposes to this day, despite the fact that it is considered poisonous. Crow's eye poisoning is very dangerous: if you do not pay attention to the symptoms in time, it will lead to death.
What does a raven's eye look like?
There are more than twenty varieties of this plant. The most common and recognizable is the four-leafed raven's eye (Pāris quadrifōlia).
This perennial has many names, raven's eye is not the most popular of them. The shrub is also known as:
- cross-grass;
- bear berry;
- nails;
- tensioner;
- crow berries;
- Parida grass;
- Voronets;
- cuckoo tears;
- wolf eyes;
- forest podbel;
- native grass.
The perennial is listed in the Red Book and is considered a protected plant.
The stem of the crow's eye is straight, ribbed, from 10 to 40 cm high. The leaves are large, wide, and arranged crosswise relative to each other. Usually there are plants with four petals, but sometimes there are more - five or six.
The flower of the raven's eye is unremarkable, inconspicuous. It is solitary, located at the top of the ribbed stem. It has inner yellowish-green petals and outer green sepals. Visually resembles a green star.
The fruit is a spherical berry located in the center. The berry is black with a dark blue or purple tint. There are a large number of small seeds inside it. The fruit size is about 1 cm in diameter.
Visually, crow's eye berries resemble blueberries or blueberries. They are small, dark, round.
The berries ripen in August, although the crow's eye begins to bloom in May-June.
The roots of the plant are horizontal, long, creeping. In spring, they produce new above-ground shoots from the lateral buds.
The juice of crow's eye leaves smells unpleasant, the berries taste disgusting. For this reason, mammals do not eat them, only birds.
Usually the perennial grows solitarily; less often you can see about a dozen plants located nearby.
The grass grows in coniferous, deciduous and mixed forests. Crow's eye loves fertile soil. It can often be found in ravines, on rocky slopes, in thickets of bushes - in any damp and dark areas. Geographically, the plant is distributed in Western Siberia, the Caucasus, Kamchatka, Sakhalin, Crimea, the Mediterranean, the Far East, Primorye, and the Amur region. Other types of this perennial are no less common there - the most common are six-leaved and Manchurian raven's eye. Also found in Asia and North America.
Where and for what purposes is the plant used?
All components of the plant are prohibited for ingestion. The rhizome, leaves and fruits contain the poisonous saponin paristifin, as well as steroidal saponins and alkaloids.
Due to toxicity, the use of the herb in official medicine is prohibited. But the plant is used as folk remedy. Usually the entire perennial is used - leaves, stem, and berries. The fruits are collected when ripe, after which they are consumed raw or dried. Greens are used during the flowering period.
The most common recipe for making crow's eye is alcohol tincture. They relieve headaches, are useful for inflammation of the larynx, normalize sleep, and cure heart diseases. Tinctures are also used to treat skin diseases - abscesses and ulcers. In Tibetan medicine, berries are used for proper healing of bones during fractures.
IN given time the plant is rarely used even for cooking folk recipes. You can find dry leaves or berries on sale, but they all come with a caveat in the description - use only under the supervision of a physician.
Small black berries perennial shrub- a common phenomenon in Russia. In our endless fields small homeland there are a great many of them.
More than twenty varieties of one plant inhabit mountainous and rocky areas.
The attractive black berry remains intact throughout the flowering period. The fact is that this berry is poisonous. The aroma alone provokes an attack of nausea.
Animals with a keen sense of smell sense this a mile away and avoid the raven's eye.
In ancient times, the plant was widely used as a way to scare away evil spirits. During the plague, it was sewn into wearable clothing, hoping to protect against the virus.
But its use has always been considered dangerous. Midwives were reluctant to take on the production of poisonous protective equipment. Even experienced healers were afraid of plants.
Small green bush, up to 40 cm high, framed by sparse thin leaves. The berry of the plant is bead-shaped, blue, with a light coating.
The leaves and the berry itself are endowed with a sharp unpleasant smell. There are seeds inside the berry. The plant propagates easily in any conditions.
Crow's eye blooms begin in early summer. A small angular flower appears at the top. The petals have pointed tips.
There can only be one flower on one plant. The yellow-green color of the flower makes it invisible among foliage and other herbs.
A small and unremarkable plant becomes attractive when the berries ripen.
Children and adults who do not know about poisonous properties crow's eye, they may mistake it for edible. Fortunately, the disgusting smell and taste will not allow you to eat a large number of berries.
Where does the poisonous plant grow?
Crow's eye is often found in Russia, and not only.
Common habitats of the plant:
- Crimea.
- Western Siberia.
- Kamchatka.
- Caucasus.
- Sakhalin.
- Primorye.
- Amur region.
Crow's eye breeds easily in rocky and rocky terrain. Meet individual species, preferring fields as a habitat.
It is not uncommon to find it in deciduous and coniferous forests, where fertile soil creates favorable conditions for life.
Why shouldn't it be eaten?
Crow's eye is rich useful substances:
- Pectin.
- Organic acids.
- Vitamin C.
- Coumarin.
But along with useful substances, all parts of the plant contain poisonous saponins and alkaloids. The use of the plant for food is strictly prohibited.
Manufactured tinctures and decoctions of the plant are used with great caution, only under the supervision of a physician.
Interesting fact! Despite its toxicity, the plant was used to treat neuralgic pain in the face and head.
When an animal with rabies was bitten, a decoction of the plant was applied to the wound.
It is still used today to treat various ailments:
- Migraine.
- Skin ulcers.
- Fractures.
- Congenital conjunctivitis.
- Inflammation of the larynx.
- Drowsiness.
Such means are used rarely, with great caution. Crow's eye in the form of an infusion or decoction can only be prescribed by the attending physician; the administration must be carried out strictly under his supervision.
The slightest failure to comply with the dosage will lead to negative health consequences.
Important! The plant contains toxic substances, but no cases of fatal poisoning have been recorded.
Nature arranges it in such a way that poisonous and dangerous berries have an unpleasant taste. The poisons contained in the plant are not so toxic as to cause cardiac arrest.
And the emetic effect will lead to spontaneous emptying of the stomach.
What to do if a person ate a raven eye
Eating berries can cause various consequences for the body:
- The raven eye provokes a change in the functioning of the heart muscle. Therefore, people suffering from various heart pathologies should not experiment with such fruits.
- The juice of the leaves causes severe irritation in the mouth and stomach. Possible lacrimation, burning in the mouth, heartburn.
- Possible headache, nausea and vomiting.
What to do if berries get into your stomach:
| Amount eaten | Procedure |
| 1 - 2 berries | Poisoning is minor. Pain in the abdominal area is possible. The situation does not require special measures |
| 3 - 4 berries | Possible headaches and nausea. You should take activated carbon according to the instructions. The medicine is removed from the body harmful substances, does not allow them to be absorbed into the intestinal walls, poisoning the body. Adults can take 4 - 5 tablets at a time, then take 2 tablets three times a day for 3 days for prevention. Tablets are prescribed for children depending on age, weight and other characteristics. Treatment of childhood poisoning is carried out strictly under the supervision of a physician. |
| 5 - 7 berries | Headaches, vomiting, and stomach pain are possible. You need to act based on how you feel. Adult man with large mass the body can only feel unwell. |
| More than 7 berries | Treatment should be carried out in a hospital setting under the supervision of medical professionals. They will provide Better conditions for rapid removal of toxins, will help with heart rhythm disturbances, and monitor the healing process |
Important! Children's poisoning with berries should be strictly under the supervision of a doctor!
The consequences of 1 berry will not cause significant damage to the child’s health. If more than one berry enters your body, call a doctor.
A child's body can react sharply to toxic substances. Serious poisoning may leave Negative consequences for life.
Similar cases with a raven's eye have not been recorded, but for the safety and health of the child, his condition should be monitored. The doctor will make an appointment activated carbon or gastric lavage.
If the condition is satisfactory over the next 12 to 24 hours, the child will be sent home, with recommendations for further treatment given to the parents.
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Syn.: four-leaf raven's eye, crow's berries, nail-eater, rannik, armor, culprit, crow's eye, crow's eye, crow's eye, crow's berry grass, wolfberry, wolf eyes, cross-grass, cross-grass.
Common raven's eye is a perennial plant that belongs to the category of poisonous and deadly. However, homeopaths and herbalists consider it healing, and therefore use it to treat various diseases.
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In medicine
Crow's eye is a poisonous plant. It is not included in the State Pharmacopoeia and is not used by official medicine.
In folk medicine, raven's eye is used to treat pulmonary tuberculosis, excessive sweating, nervous tics and neuralgic pain. Homeopaths prescribe crow's eye for laryngitis, bronchopulmonary diseases, migraines, drowsiness, mental disorders, eye diseases, poorly healing wounds, rapid heartbeat and hearing loss.
Contraindications and side effects
Common crow's eye is a poisonous plant, the use of which can lead to serious consequences and even death. Crow's eye leaves have a detrimental effect on the central nervous system, the rhizome of the plant provokes vomiting, the fruits have a negative effect on the heart. The most common symptoms of raven eye poisoning include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, convulsions, dizziness, respiratory and cardiac problems, even complete cardiac arrest.
In other areas
The raven's eye is poisonous and nowhere except traditional medicine and homeopathy, not used.
Classification
Common Crow's Eye (Paris quadrifolia) belongs to the genus Crow's Eye (Paris) of the Melanthiaceae family. Previously, the Melanthiaceae family, and accordingly the common Crow's eye (Paris quadrifolia), was classified as a member of the Liliaceae family.
The genus Crow's Eye (Paris) has 26 species. Only 3 of them grow in Russia: Common Crow's Eye, or Four-leaved Crow's Eye (Paris quadrifolia), Whorled Crow's Eye (Paris verticillata) and Incomplete Crow's Eye (Paris incompleta).
Botanical description
Common Crow's Eye is a perennial herbaceous plant with a long horizontal rhizome and a smooth, erect stem 10-30 cm long. In the upper part of the stem there is a whorl of four almost sessile elliptical leaves, the length of which can reach 10 cm. Occasionally there are plants with five or six leaves. The base of the leaves is wedge-shaped, the tips are pointed. There is a single flower at the top of the stem. The perianth is two-row, yellowish-green in color, consisting of 8-10 leaflets, at the base of which there are eight stamens. There are four columns. The flowering time of the common crow's eye is May-June. The plant always produces only one flower. In August, the fruit of the crow's eye ripens: a four-locular spherical berry, the diameter of which is 1 cm. The berry is black, shiny, and has a bluish bloom. All parts of the plant are poisonous.
At the first frost, the aboveground part of the common crow's eye dies. All that remains is the underground rhizome, from which a new above-ground shoot grows in the spring.
The common crow's eye reproduces by seeds and vegetatively by the growth of rhizomes. At favorable conditions forms a population with an area of several square decimeters.
Spreading
Common raven's eye grows in deciduous and mixed forests, on the slopes of ravines, meadows, pastures, among bushes, along river banks. The plant prefers semi-shaded areas, rich in humus or moist loamy soil. It is also found in coniferous forests and forest-steppe.
Most often, the common raven's eye grows in the middle regions of the European part of Russia, the Caucasus, Siberia, Ukraine and Belarus. Also grows in moderate climatic zone Europe (except the south-eastern part), Mediterranean, Asia and North America.
Regions of distribution on the map of Russia.
Procurement of raw materials
For medicinal purposes, homeopaths and herbalists use the herb of the common crow's eye. Harvesting is carried out during the flowering period of the plant. An alcohol tincture is made from fresh herbs.