Medicinal plants are herbs, any parts of which (leaves, root, rhizome, flowers) are used in folk medicine for the preparation of various potions.
Types of medicinal plants
In medicine, medicinal plants are classified into the following types:
- Official. Plants that are allowed at the state level. Their types are listed in the State Register of Medicines of the Russian Federation.
- Medicinal plants in folk medicine. The largest category. The species included in it are little described, but are widely used among the people. Plants in this category have not been tested in modern pharmacology but are spreading in countries where medicine is not available.
- Pharmacopoeia. Plants included in the official category. Requirements for their quality are described in the article of the State Pharmacopoeia.
Medicinal plants are also divided into:
- herbaceous - chamomile, chicory, St. John's wort, calamus, cowberry and others;
- shrubs and shrubs - wild rose, lilac, hawthorn, sophora, barberry, viburnum, juniper;
- creepers - grapes, hops, ivy, Caucasian Dioscorea;
- trees - birch, linden, elder, willow, eucalyptus, almond.
The use of medicinal plants
Medicinal plants have been used by the people since ancient times. The main scope of their application is the manufacture of medicines for external and internal use.
From medicinal plants are made:
- infusions;
- decoctions;
- extracts;
- dried herb powder;
- ointments;
- lotions.
For the preparation of medicines in medicine and among the people, all parts of plants are used:
- flowers;
- leaves;
- fruit;
- roots;
- rhizomes;
- seeds;
- bark;
- kidneys.
Medicinal plants are excellent for the treatment of many diseases. But most often used as an adjuvant therapy when taken in parallel medications.
For eyes
To improve vision, blueberries, cranberries, and cloudberries are used. Fruits also have a positive effect on the eyes, and.
Eye treatment with medicinal plants should be agreed with the attending physician. They do not treat diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and serious infections.
For the treatment of colds
Various medicinal plants are used to treat colds. With the first symptoms of a cold will help to cope:
- St. John's wort;
- chamomile;
- sage;
- yarrow;
- linden flowers;
- raspberry;
- strawberry;
- dandelion;
- horseradish.
Decoctions, teas, tinctures, fruit drinks are made from plants. Herbs are used for inhalation and as a solution for gargling.
The most effective cold remedy is . It has an anti-inflammatory and disinfecting effect on the human body.
For the treatment of nasal congestion is used, and. They are made from them complex drops and instilled in the nose.
To cure pneumonia, a decoction of elecampane and St. John's wort is prepared. Bronchitis is treated with black elderberry and oats.
For the treatment of women's diseases
Medicinal plants are widely used in gynecology. For treatment uterine bleeding apply, yarrow and nettle leaves.
Shepherd's purse tea is an excellent remedy for menstrual problems. If a woman has inflammation, the following herbs help to treat it:
- chamomile flowers;
- plantain leaves;
- yarrow herb;
- St. John's wort;
- bergenia root;
- horsetail
To make the female menopause less painful, gynecologists recommend using decoctions from medicinal plants such as birch, mint, yarrow, buckthorn, viburnum.
Viburnum bark is used for menorrhagia (excessive bleeding during menstruation).
For men
Medicinal herbs have a beneficial effect on men. For the treatment of male infertility, they use: centaury, garcinia cambogia, blueberry leaves, mulberries, birch leaves, lingonberries, bearberry, horsetail, milk thistle, sage, calendula, wild rose, tricolor violet, wild rose.
Dandelion and nettle leaves contribute to the production of male testosterone. Adding ginger to coffee or other drinks and dishes gives a man strength, vigor, self-confidence and tones the muscles.
For vessels and heart
For the treatment of hypertension, chokeberry is used, medicinal valerian, sweet clover, marsh cranberry, five-lobed motherwort, staminate orthosiphon, common mountain ash and horse sorrel.
Marsh cudweed dilates blood vessels, reduces arterial pressure, soothes nervous system.
Ischemic disease hearts are treated with apricot, fluffy birch, hawthorn, wild strawberries, wild garlic and Chinese magnolia vine.
Ordinary corn is used for atherosclerosis. Corn columns with stigmas normalize the metabolism in the body, and reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood.
For kidney and urinary problems
Medicinal plants are effective against kidney disease and urinary problems. To cleanse the kidneys, it is recommended to consume flax, shepherd's bags, bearberry, elderberry and tricolor violet. The listed herbs have a diuretic effect, but unlike medicines, they do not wash out calcium from the human body.
For the treatment of renal inflammation, bearberry, yarrow, birch buds are used. To get rid of edema due to improper functioning of the kidneys, you should drink an infusion of oats.
If a person suffers from a disease such as cystitis, baths from such medicinal plants will help him: birch, currant, eucalyptus leaves, sage grass, sweet clover, chamomile and calendula flowers.
To dissolve stones in the urinary organs, infusions of carrot seeds, lingonberries, strawberry leaves and parsley should be used.
For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
For the treatment of problems associated with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, you should choose the right medicinal plant. Some herbs can help with a certain disease, while others can harm.
If the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines suffers, the treatment will help:
- sea buckthorn fruits;
- rice grains;
- cereals;
- althea root.
Plants envelop the walls of the stomach and have an anti-inflammatory effect on the work of the digestive tract.
Medicinal plants such as snake knotweed root, tea leaves and birch buds will help to cope with diarrhea. They create a protective film and prevent the penetration of chemical active substances and microorganisms.
Sea buckthorn oil and pectin do an excellent job with ulcers and erosive diseases of the gastric mucosa. If a person has constipation or flatulence, then medicinal plants that have an astringent effect will not work. Anise fruits, dill and fennel seeds and hay leaves have an effective effect in this case.
To cure hemorrhoids, the following medicinal plants are used:
- leaves and strings;
- flowers, calendula and chamomile.
Properly selected collection of medicinal plants will help cure diarrhea at the first symptoms, intestinal infection and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Outdoor use
There are a number of medicinal herbs that are used only externally. For example, . For external use, leaves and flowers of calendula are suitable. They have an anti-inflammatory effect and promote the healing of wounds on the hands and feet.
Such a medicinal plant as fireweed is a hemostatic agent for the human body. It also has soothing properties and promotes faster healing of wounds.
Celandine is used to make lotions as a cure for rashes, lichen, acne, diathesis, festering wounds and ulcers.
The crushed leaves of the plant are superimposed on infected wounds.
Since childhood, each of us has known such a medicinal plant as plantain. Its leaves are applied to wounds. They have a hemostatic effect, wound healing and anti-inflammatory action.
Nervous and mental problems
For the treatment of neurosis, chamomile roots and flowers, transverse mint leaves, fragrant dill, and nettle are used. Pharmacy chamomile helps a person cope with mental problems.
Medicinal plants have a calming effect on the human nervous system, hypnotic, anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory effect, relieve increased irritability.
Nerves are treated with prickly hawthorn, black elderberry, motherwort, oregano, stork and fragrant dill.
Contraindications to the use of medicinal herbs
Despite the effectiveness of herbal treatments, they should be used with caution. A plant such as celandine should not be consumed orally in large quantities. Overdose can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and breathing problems.
Should be respected correct dosage when applying medicinal collection, which contains spring adonis. This is a poisonous plant.
If a person has increased secretion of the stomach, it is not recommended to use the roots of common calamus. Aloe does not apply if available open wounds, uterine bleeding, cystitis, during pregnancy.
In the presence of serious diseases, the use of medicinal plants should be agreed with the doctor!
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As practice shows, we do not always know how to competently and fully use the gifts of mother nature, which generously provided us with natural medicines, with the help of which our ancestors treated many diseases. It's time to remember the healing properties of herbs and plants, their role in medicine, the rules of admission, harm and benefits.
Medicinal plants in medicine
The healing properties of plants have been used by all peoples of the world for thousands of years. It was with their help that people treated many diseases, turning to nature, to its gifts. Today in the world there are about 12,000 medicinal plants, which have healing properties and are used both in traditional and folk medicine. In this case, often medicinal plants are perfectly combined with other types of treatment.But medicinal plants are used not only in therapeutic, but also in preventive purposes, for example, to cleanse the body. It is regular cleansing that is one of the secrets of people who, even in old age, can boast of excellent physical and mental health.
Of course, medicines from plants do not have a pronounced pharmacological activity, since they act on the body slowly, but in some cases it is the plants that are more effective than their synthetic "brothers". Thus, among the 3,000 drugs that are used by modern medicine, about 35-40 percent are produced from medicinal plants, and the number of herbal preparations is increasing every year.
However, it is important to remember that only a doctor can make a diagnosis and prescribe a medicinal plant, while self-medication may not lead to the desired result (at best) or worsen well-being (at worst).
What is the secret of the effectiveness of herbal medicines?
The fact is that plants are a biogenetically formed complex consisting of active substances and other (secondary) elements, including:
- metabolites,
- proteins,
- various essential oils
- chlorophyll,
- trace elements,
- different groups,
- inorganic salts.
Therefore, it is not surprising that scientific medicine, which considers folk methods treatment of imperfect and archaic, nevertheless resorts to the help of medicinal plants that have proven their effectiveness and usefulness during their existence. And this is not surprising, because medicinal herbs and plants do not have any chemical additives, since nature itself endowed them with useful properties, creating a kind of safe "natural pills".
Moreover, modern science not only studies and carefully checks the experience traditional medicine, but also replenishes the arsenal of therapeutic agents.
Medicinal plants and their uses
When deciding to resort to the help of medicinal plants, it is necessary to take into account the important fact that among plants there are a large number of potent and poisonous species. Therefore, it is better to purchase herbs and fees in pharmacies.
In addition, you can collect medicinal plants yourself (for this you need to be well versed in plants and herbs, since they are often similar in appearance, but have various properties) or purchased from experienced herbalists.
From medicinal plants are made:
- infusions,
- decoctions,
- tinctures,
- powders,
- ointments,
- extracts,
- syrups.
infusions
Infusions are perfectly absorbed, have a quick, and, most importantly, strong effect. For the preparation of infusions use:- cold method - the crushed plant (or collection) is poured with cold boiled water, infused for 5-8 hours, after which the mixture is filtered through cheesecloth,
- hot way- the crushed plant (or collection) is poured with boiling water and put on fire for 20 minutes, while it is important not to bring the water to a boil, then the infusion is squeezed through cheesecloth.
Decoctions
Decoctions are absorbed by the body somewhat more slowly than infusions, but they last longer. It should be borne in mind that certain substances may volatilize or break down during the boiling process. In addition, the composition of decoctions often includes a lot of foreign substances that weaken the action of the main medicinal substances, as a result of which such a method of treatment can negatively affect the body.To prepare a decoction, it is necessary to pour the crushed plant with water and bring to a boil, then strain and bring to the desired volume by adding boiled water. Both decoctions and infusions are stored for no more than one or two days.
Tinctures
Tinctures are prepared using alcohol, due to which they have a strong effect, and therefore the medicine should be taken in small doses (no more than 20 drops, and in some cases no more than two drops, diluted in several tablespoons of cold boiled water). Plants are infused mainly for 10 days (sometimes several months). The tincture is stored in a glass sealed container. The shelf life is several years, while the medicine does not lose its healing properties.Powders
Used for both indoor and outdoor use. For cooking, dry plants and herbs are used, which are ground in a mortar or ground with a coffee grinder. The powder is stored in a tightly closed container.Ointments
Usually used for compresses. The ointment is prepared by grinding fresh or dry plants, which are mixed with binder.Astringents:
- petrolatum,
- lanolin,
- unsalted pork fat,
- fresh butter or vegetable oil.
extracts
They are a concentrated dosage form extracted from biologically active substances contained in herbal medicinal materials.syrups
These are medicines, in the preparation of which concentrated plant juice and sugar are used. The syrup can be diluted with various preservatives that are approved for medical use.Properties of medicinal plants
The medicinal properties of medicinal plants used in scientific and traditional medicine are due to the presence of biologically active substances in them, namely:
- alkaloids,
- glycosides,
- coumarins and furocoumarins,
- essential oils,
- resin,
- tannins,
- vitamins.
alkaloids
To date medicines, which include alkaloids, is given one of the most significant places in the management system of many physiological processes observed in the body of not only a sick person, but also a healthy person.The most used alkaloids:
- strychnine,
- brucine,
- caffeine,
- morphine,
- nicotine,
- quinine,
- atropine.
- pilocarpus,
- belladonna,
- periwinkle pink,
- securinega subshrub,
- ephedra,
- egg-pod.
Glycosides
The most used glycosides:1. cardiac glycosides:
- digitalis,
- lily of the valley,
- Adonis.
2. Anthraglycosides:
- buckthorn,
- rhubarb,
- cassia,
- aloe.
3.
Saponins.
They have the following effects on the body:
- expectorant: istod roots, cyanosis and primrose roots,
- diuretic: kidney tea herb,
- choleretic: St. John's wort.
- lower blood pressure,
- induce vomiting,
- have a diaphoretic effect.
- sagebrush,
- gentian,
- dandelion,
- centaury.
- increase appetite,
- increase the peristalsis of the stomach,
- improve digestion,
- I increase the secretion of gastric juice.
- hawthorn,
- chokeberry,
- liquorice root,
- tansy,
- buckwheat.
- P-vitamin activity,
- bactericidal action,
- choleretic action,
- removal of radioactive materials.
Coumarins and Furocoumarins
Coumarins are predominantly found in the following plant families:- umbrella,
- legumes,
- rue.
- vasodilator,
- antispasmodic,
- antitumor,
- photosensitizing.
Essential oils
This is a group of fragrant and easily volatile substances that are found mainly in flowers, leaves, and also fruits of plants.The most common essential oils:
- mint,
- valerian,
- thyme,
- eucalyptus,
- oregano,
- Melissa,
- juniper,
- wormwood,
- sage.
- anti-inflammatory,
- antimicrobial,
- antiviral,
- antihelminthic,
- soothing,
- stimulating
- painkiller,
- vasodilator,
- expectorant.
resins
thick liquid with characteristic aroma, which in its own way chemical composition close to essential oils. A resin that does not harden for a long time is called a balm.Plants from which resins are obtained:
- rhubarb,
- pine,
- Birch,
- sandarac,
- gopher,
- myrrh.
- bactericidal,
- antiseptic,
- wound healing,
- laxative.
Tannins
This group was named for its unique ability to tan leather.Plants with tannic properties include:
- Birch,
- bird cherry,
- hypericum,
- Oak bark,
- sagebrush,
- rhubarb,
- tansy.
- astringent,
- bactericidal,
- anti-inflammatory,
- hemostatic,
- anti-inflammatory.
vitamins
Vitamins are assigned a primary role in the process of metabolism, assimilation and use of basic nutrients, which are proteins, fats, carbohydrates. Lack of vitamins leads to disruption of the functioning of organs and systems, as well as to a decrease in efficiency. It should be noted that medicinal properties plants are associated most often with the presence of a whole complex of substances in them.Reception of medicinal plants
Taking medication plant origin, you must follow the rules below.
1.
Before taking herbs, you should without fail consult with a doctor who will select the required dose and develop a regimen for taking the drug.
2.
Strong herbal preparations are taken for 7 to 20 days, then a ten-day break is made, after which the course of treatment is resumed.
3. Medicinal herbal preparations that do not have a strong effect are allowed to be taken for no more than two months.
4. Remember that the dosage indicated in the prescription is designed for taking the drug by an adult, therefore, when taking the medicine for children, adolescents and sick people, it is necessary to reduce the dose, adhering to the recommendations of a specialist.
5. In the absence of clear instructions in the recipe regarding the use of the drug, it is recommended to take it half an hour before a meal.
6. Strictly observe the duration of taking a medicinal plant, as certain toxic plants can provoke the following reactions:
- allergic,
- temporary impotence,
- weakness,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- diarrhea
- dizziness.
8. In the process of using medicinal plants, it is forbidden to use alcoholic drinks and fatty foods.
9. It is undesirable to take long breaks in treatment, as this may lead to the need to repeat the entire course.
10. Raw materials should be stored in a dry, and, most importantly, clean place, and for storage it is necessary to use closed containers into which dust cannot enter. Contact of the medicinal plant with animals, which are often carriers of dangerous diseases, should also be excluded.
11. Infusions and decoctions must be prepared daily, as they deteriorate very quickly, especially in the summer.
12. Plants used for medicinal purposes must be carefully monitored. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase them in pharmacies or in special drug stores.
Important! Sometimes the use of medicinal plants can provoke a deterioration in the condition (especially in the first days of taking the drug, infusion or decoction). You should not be afraid of such manifestations, because in this way the immune mechanism is activated. But if no improvement is observed after 3-4 days, it is better to stop taking the drug or replace it with another (similar) one.
The benefits of medicinal plants
The benefits of medicinal plants are undeniable:- low toxicity
- the possibility of long-term use,
- the complexity of the impact,
- lack of significant side effects,
- easy absorption by the human body,
- bioavailability,
- infrequent cases of intolerance,
- wide range actions,
- high degree activity against strains of microorganisms, as well as viruses that have managed to acquire resistance to various synthetic medicines including antibiotics.
- chronic diseases,
- relapsing diseases,
- pathology of the gastrointestinal tract,
- pathology urinary tract,
- respiratory pathology,
- skin problems
- functional disorders neuroendocrine system.
Harm of medicinal plants
The plant can not only heal, but also harm health, which must be remembered when taking any medicinal plant. Therefore, it is extremely important to strictly follow the doctor's recommendations regarding the dosage, method and time of taking the drug.
Self-medication can provoke poisoning even by non-poisonous plants.
Yes, long-term use sweet clover
can cause:
- dizziness,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- migraine,
- drowsiness,
- violation of the liver,
- disruption of the CNS.
- constriction blood vessels,
- increase in blood pressure.
- increased blood clotting,
- hypertension,
- atherosclerosis,
- bleeding.
The following medicinal plants that have an abortive effect are contraindicated for pregnant women:
- aralia,
- aloe,
- Highlander,
- elecampane,
- barberry,
- oregano,
- nettle,
- buckthorn,
- crocus,
- wormwood,
- celandine,
- licorice,
- thyme,
- juniper,
- bearberry,
- yarrow,
- sage.
Poisonous medicinal plants
There are a fairly large number of poisonous plants, an overdose of which can lead to a deterioration in well-being and even death.It must be said that toxic properties many medicinal plants do not disappear anywhere during drying, either heat treatment. Many of the poisons present in plants have no taste or smell, making them particularly insidious and dangerous.
Particularly poisonous plants, the intake of which should be carried out strictly according to the doctor's prescription and in the dose established by him:
- hypericum,
- buckthorn bark,
- fern Male,
- yarrow,
- sagebrush,
- belladonna,
- tansy,
- rhubarb,
- rhododendron,
- horsetail,
- licorice,
- bearberry,
- physalis,
- hellebore,
- henbane,
- common bird cherry.
Popular medicinal plants
Aloe vera
This plant has truly unique medicinal properties:- moisturizes the skin
- smoothes wrinkles
- eliminates sunburn,
- heals cuts and scrapes
- relieves inflammation, providing a calming effect,
- reduces itching and burning,
- relieves swelling.
Burdock
With the help of a large burdock, you can get rid of:- boil,
- rashes
- bruise,
- burn,
- acne,
- ringworm,
- traces of insect bites.
Marigold
modern medicine resorts to the help of marigolds in the treatment of:- bites,
- sprains varying degrees,
- eye pain,
- varicose veins veins.
Chamomile
Preparations, the main element of which is chamomile, affect the body as follows:- increase the secretory work of the digestive glands,
- stimulate the process of bile secretion,
- increase appetite,
- relieve spasms localized in the organs abdominal cavity,
- reduce gas formation in the intestines,
- relieve pain
- eliminate inflammation,
- govern menstrual cycle,
- relieve itching,
- increase perspiration.
Echinacea
This culture has the following properties:- anti-inflammatory,
- antifungal,
- antiviral,
- antiallergic,
- antirheumatic,
- immunomodulatory.
- cold,
- flu,
- otitis,
- disease Bladder,
- mononucleosis,
- blood poisoning,
- liver disease,
- chronic inflammatory processes,
- diabetes,
- eczema,
- herpes,
- hives,
- burns,
- insect and snake bites.
Peppermint
This plant is rich in the following elements:- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- manganese.
- reduces symptoms such as "irritable bowel",
- eliminates digestive disorders,
- relieves fever
- normalizes the digestive process,
- fights flatulence,
- reduce nausea,
- removes headache,
- reduces inflammation
- dilates the vessels of the heart, lungs and brain.
Tea tree
Tea tree oil is used in the treatment of the following diseases:- acne,
- various vaginal infections,
- mycosis,
- warts,
- insect bites,
- herpes,
- burns
- thrush.
- chronic fatigue syndrome.
- antiseptic bactericidal,
- immunomodulatory,
- antifungal,
- antiviral.
Ginseng
It contributes to the overall health of the body, which is affected by the following:- calms the nervous system
- reduces cholesterol levels
- boosts immunity,
- increases endurance,
- improves appetite,
- normalizes sleep
- relieves pain in chronic gastritis,
- normalizes bowel function.
Sage
Sage leaves have the following properties:- antiseptic,
- anti-inflammatory,
- diuretic,
- astringent,
- antispasmodic,
- painkiller.
- angina,
- catarrh of the upper respiratory tract,
- bronchitis,
- pneumonia,
- tracheitis,
- laryngitis,
- mucosal inflammation oral cavity,
- obesity,
- articular rheumatism,
- arthritis,
- climax.
Calendula
This plant has the following properties:- anti-inflammatory,
- wound healing,
- bactericidal,
- antispasmodic,
- choleretic,
- sedative.
- erosion of the cervix,
- colpitis,
- proctitis,
- chronic fistulas,
- minor wounds,
- cuts,
- burns
- boils,
- edema,
- cardiovascular diseases.
St. John's wort
This plant has the following properties:- anti-inflammatory,
- antibacterial,
- painkiller,
- soothing,
- hemostatic,
- stimulating.
- biliary dyskinesia,
- hepatitis,
- stagnation in gallbladder,
- cholecystitis,
- gastritis,
- flatulence,
- diarrhea.
Greetings, my dear readers! AT recent times The topic of traditional medicine has become very relevant. Medicinal herbs are now very popular and the demand for them due to the high cost of drugs in pharmacies is quite large. Therefore, it is important to learn how to cook them correctly at home.
We know that many cultural and wild plants have useful properties. They are most effective fresh, but for year-round use, plants are dried, preserved, tinctures, syrups, and ointments are prepared from them.
From dry raw materials it is much easier to prepare various dosage forms. Of course, when we talk specifically about some medicinal plant, we always say what significance they have for the body and how to use them correctly. But today I want to dwell on what exist general rules correct preparation in herbal treatment and how to properly use prepared dosage forms.
The vegetation cover of the earth is an important component of nature: plants play a huge role in human life. Only green plants that use the energy of the sun have the ability to create organic matter from water and carbon dioxide. Man receives from plants Construction Materials, all kinds food products, and also with their help treats numerous diseases.
It is not for nothing that doctors recommend city residents to visit as often as possible fresh air, Outdoors: green color Plants have a calming and beneficial emotional effect on a person. Plants absorb dust, exhaust gases from cars, emissions from industrial production, reduce noise, which have such a negative impact on human health.
Plants are important for humans also because they are a powerful healing factor: it is in nature, surrounded by plants, that we relax, recuperate and improve health.
And now let's take a closer look at how to properly use various parts of plants for the preparation of medicines at home.
Decoction
Decoctions are prepared from solid parts of the plant: bark, roots, branches, seeds, fruits. For proper preparation, 10-20 parts of water are taken for 1 part of the raw material. Vigorous plants are diluted with plenty of water. For external use, stronger concentrations of decoctions and infusions are sometimes used.
To prepare decoctions, the raw materials are poured with water at room temperature, put in a water bath for 15 - 30 minutes, removed from heat and insisted for 10 minutes, filtered through gauze. Sometimes the broth has to be brought to the desired volume, for this boiled water is added.
Store the broth in a cool place, preferably in the refrigerator, in a closed container for no more than 2 days. Take according to the recommendations for a particular herb with tablespoons.
Infusion
To prepare the infusion, soft parts of the plant are used - these are leaves or flowers. The raw material is poured with boiling water, the container is covered with a thick cloth (towel or a special cap) and infused for 4-6 hours until completely cooled, after which it is filtered. Now the infusion can be prepared in a thermos in a more convenient way.
In some cases, the method of cold infusion is used: the raw material is poured with water at room temperature and infused for 0.5 - 12 hours. So, for example, mucous infusions are prepared from flax seeds, hawthorn tubers.
Store the infusion in a cool place, preferably in the refrigerator, in a closed container for no more than 2 days. Take according to the recommendations in tablespoons.
Tincture
A tincture is an alcoholic extract of medicinal substances from a plant. For its preparation, crushed medicinal raw materials are placed in a bottle or jar and filled with 40% or 70% alcohol in a ratio of 1:5 or 1:10. At home, of course, vodka is more often used. The container is tightly closed and kept at room temperature for 7 days. After a week, the tincture is carefully drained, the remnants are squeezed well and filtered.
Tinctures are always taken in drops as prescribed by a doctor, from 10 to 30 drops per adult, and for children 1 drop per year of life. But it is better, of course, not to give tinctures to children, it would be better for them to use decoctions or infusions.
Ointments
For the preparation of ointments at home, it is better to use unsalted lard or butter as an ointment base, for the preparation of liquid ointments - vegetable oil. Such ointments easily penetrate the skin and have a deeper effect than ointments on petroleum jelly.
Liquid ointments prepared in a ratio of 1:10, keeping the filled vegetable oil raw materials for 2 - 3 weeks at room temperature, periodically stirring or shaking the container with raw materials.
After the necessary exposure, the oil is filtered and stored in a cool place in a dark bottle for up to 3 months.
Dense ointments obtained by mixing with lard or butter powdered medicinal raw materials in a ratio of 1:1 or 1:5. These ointments are prepared in small quantities and stored in the refrigerator for only a few days.
The hard parts of the plants (more often the roots) are boiled for 15 minutes, then filtered and cooled.
Ointments are used for rubbing into joints and other painful places for neuralgia, myalgia, sciatica, for application to damaged areas of the skin for skin diseases, for microclysters, etc.
syrups
Herbal syrups can be prepared at home with honey or sugar. Usually syrup is made from bitter herbs to make it easier to take.
For example, thyme or violet herb syrup, rose petals () is used for coughing in children. Mint leaf syrup, dandelion flower jam are useful for improving digestion, as well as for colds.
To prepare the syrup, mix in equal proportions herbal infusion With sugar syrup and boil on low heat for 5-10 minutes, then close the lid and let it brew for another 10-12 hours. Sometimes alcohol is added to prevent the syrup from fermenting. But for children, the syrup can be boiled a little longer so that it thickens more.
Take herbal syrups of 1-3 teaspoons, preferably before meals, with colds every hour.
Powders
Powders from dried raw materials are used mainly in the form of powders for wounds, ulcers, in some cases they are taken orally.
Medicinal plants are also used for inhalation (inhalation), compresses, poultices, therapeutic baths, washing and cosmetic use.
The pollen of plants is very valuable, especially the flowers of fruit plants and flower plants(linden, chamomile, etc.). It contains a number of substances that stimulate the activity of the body. Honey with pollen in a ratio of 2:1 is indicated for fatigue, hypertension, insomnia, debilitated children with anemia. Read more about the beneficial properties of pollen.
Fees herbs
These are solid parts of plants, which are a mixture of crushed or whole raw materials of several types. The experience of traditional medicine shows that in the treatment of medicinal plants it is better to use fees, rather than individual plants.
Medicinal fees may include a large number components - from 5 to 20 and even more. In the treatment of fees, there is a complex effect on the body, for example:
- anti-inflammatory;
- painkiller;
- expectorant;
- antimicrobial and so on.
Therefore, when compiling any collection, it is necessary to take into account the individual characteristics of the patient and the presence of concomitant diseases.
For information: the mass of 1 tablespoon of raw materials from dried leaves, herbs and flowers is 3-5 grams, the roots and bark weigh about 10 grams.
Conclusion
Dear my readers! Keep in mind that the uncontrolled use of herbs can harm your health, so before you start using herbs for treatment, first carefully read the contraindications.
And I also note that medicinal herbs have healing power, it is necessary to observe the time of collection of herbs and the proper storage of dried raw materials. Not keeping these two important conditions, even with the correct preparation of herbal medicine, you will not get what you want therapeutic effect. How to collect herbs and store them is written in detail.
Sweat and everything I wanted to tell you about how to properly prepare medicinal herbs for use. I hope you found this information useful. If so, then share it with your friends by clicking on the social buttons. networks. Or maybe you have your own ways of using medicinal herbs?
With wishes of good health, Taisiya Filippova
The fact that medicinal plants have useful properties is an axiom - otherwise these herbs would not be called medicinal. However, few people know exactly what properties medicinal plants have - for which diseases their use is recommended, and for which, on the contrary, the use of medicinal herbs strictly prohibited. To understand this issue, read this material.
Medicinal properties and contraindications of medicinal herbs and plants
In this section of the article, you will learn about the properties and use of such medicinal plants as marshmallow, immortelle, valerian, elecampane and oregano:
Marshmallow officinalis . The roots have an expectorant, softening, enveloping, analgesic effect, reduce irritation of the skin and mucous membranes during inflammatory and ulcerative processes.
Contraindication of this medicinal plant is pregnancy, in infancy- constipation,.
Sandy immortelle. It has analgesic, hemostatic, blood-purifying, choleretic, diuretic, diaphoretic, expectorant, antimicrobial, antihelminthic action. Also, this medicinal plant has the ability to increase blood pressure.
The plant has low toxicity, however, the dosage should be strictly observed. Contraindicated in cholestasis.
Valerian officinalis. Reduces the excitability of the nervous system, dilates the vessels of the heart, normalizes sleep, relieves spasms gastrointestinal tract, has anticonvulsant activity, antihelminthic and carminative properties. Overdose can cause nausea, heart failure, headache, drowsiness.
Contraindicated in patients with increased blood clotting, chronic enterocolitis.
Elecampane is high. Regulates the secretory function of the stomach and intestines, stimulates the metabolism in the body, has a calming, anti-inflammatory, astringent, diuretic, choleretic, expectorant, diaphoretic and antihelminthic properties.
Caution should be exercised in the use of elecampane in kidney disease, it is contraindicated in pregnancy.
Oregano ordinary. The medicinal properties of this medicinal plant are to stimulate the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, stimulate appetite, relieve spasms of the stomach and intestines.
Helps with: headache, nausea, vomiting, regulates the menstrual cycle in women, indicated for insomnia, epilepsy, rickets, diathesis,.
Contraindicated in pregnant women.
Healing properties of medicinal plants and their benefits to humans
Here are the properties of such medicinal plants and herbs as ginseng, St. John's wort and calendula:
Ginseng ordinary. Restores strength after illness, promotes longevity. Due to its properties, the use of this medicinal herb is indicated for normalizing blood pressure. Ginseng effectively helps digestion, stimulates cardiac activity, hematopoiesis, increases the function of the sex glands. But it should be remembered that in case of an overdose, headaches, insomnia, and an increase in blood pressure are possible.
Contraindicated in pregnancy, hyperexcitability and bleeding, inflammatory diseases.
St. John's wort . The healing properties of this medicinal plant help with diseases of the heart, gastrointestinal tract, liver, bladder,. It has a calming effect on the nervous system, has hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, analgesic, wound healing, urinary and choleretic properties. The plant is slightly poisonous.
Contraindicated in pregnancy, children under 12 years of age, with phototherapy.
Calendula officinalis. Used as an expectorant, diaphoretic, urinary and cholagogue. The benefit of this medicinal plant is that it calms the central nervous system, regulates cardiac activity, and lowers blood pressure. It has anti-inflammatory, astringent, bactericidal, wound healing, blood pressure lowering properties.
Medicinal herbs: useful properties and contraindications
And what are the medicinal properties and contraindications of such herbs as nettle, burdock, coltsfoot and lungwort?
Stinging nettle . It has a tonic, vitaminizing, stimulating, hemostatic, wound healing, analgesic, diuretic and laxative properties. The medicinal properties of this medicinal herb are that it enhances metabolism, improves blood composition, removes excess sugar from the body, and reduces allergic reactions.
Contraindicated in pregnancy increased risk thrombosis, serious illnesses kidney and violation.
Burdock . Used for kidney stones, gout, rheumatism. It has a strengthening, immunostimulating, anti-inflammatory, blood-purifying, antibacterial, urinary, diaphoretic properties, stimulates the production breast milk. The use of this medicinal plant for humans is great in the treatment of skin diseases - acne, rashes, lichen, eczema, boils,.
Contraindicated in pregnancy and intestinal colic.
Common coltsfoot . It has anti-inflammatory, stimulating, enveloping, expectorant, softening, disinfecting properties. It is prescribed for catarrh of the stomach, inflammation of the kidneys and bladder, colds, tuberculosis, arterial hypertension, cough, choking, dropsy, scrofula and.
Contraindicated in pregnancy, liver disease, children under 2 years.
Lungwort officinalis . It has anti-inflammatory, softening, expectorant, antiseptic, hemostatic and wound healing properties. The properties of this medicinal herb are used for diseases of the stomach, intestines, kidneys, respiratory organs, female diseases, scrofula and hemorrhoids.
Contraindicated in pregnancy, increased blood clotting.
Medicinal properties and contraindications of herbs (with photo)
Below are photos of medicinal herbs and describe the properties of medicinal plants such as lemon balm, mint, dandelion, plantain, wormwood and motherwort:
Melissa officinalis. Regulates the activity of the heart, calms the nervous system, stimulates appetite, enhances the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, suppresses nausea and vomiting. The beneficial properties of this medicinal herb are that it has a sedative, analgesic, anticonvulsant, laxative and diaphoretic effect. Reduces blood pressure.
Contraindicated if you need increased concentration.
Peppermint . It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, sedative, expectorant and choleretic properties. The healing properties of this medicinal herb are used to stimulate appetite, stimulate the secretory function of the gastrointestinal tract. It is not recommended to use it when, in large quantities, it contributes to the deterioration of sleep, reduces the secretion of breast milk.
Contraindicated in pregnancy and increased heart rate.
Yarrow . It has a hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal,. Reduces blood pressure, relaxes smooth muscles, enhances uterine contractions, stimulates the production of breast milk.
Three-part series . It has hemostatic, antiallergic, wound healing, antiseptic, sweating and diuretic properties. It is used to improve digestion, in case of metabolic disorders, it is effective for colds, coughs, as well as gout, rickets,. Outwardly, the series is used for diathesis, for the treatment of psoriasis, scrofula, and various skin diseases.
Contraindicated in children under 3 years of age and in the second half of pregnancy.
Salvia officinalis . It has hemostatic, soothing, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, antimicrobial properties. Reduces sweating and milk production in nursing mothers. Externally used for hair loss. Not recommended for acute nephritis, pregnancy, inflammation of the kidneys and a strong cough.
Attention! When using the medicinal properties of plants and herbs, always pay attention to contraindications to their use.
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