As practice shows, we do not always know how to competently and fully use the gifts of Mother Nature, who generously provided us with natural medicines with which our ancestors treated many diseases. It's time to remember the healing properties of herbs and plants, their role in medicine, rules of administration, harm and benefit.
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 and its gifts. Today there are about 12,000 in the world medicinal plants, which have healing properties and are used in both traditional and folk medicine. At the same time, medicinal plants are often perfectly combined with other types of treatment.But medicinal plants are used not only for therapeutic, but also for preventive purposes, for example, to cleanse the body. Regular cleansing 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 pronounced pharmacological activity, since they act on the body slowly, but in some cases it is plants that are more effective than their synthetic “brothers”. Thus, among the 3,000 drugs that are used in modern medicine, about 35–40 percent are made from medicinal plants, and the number of herbal drugs increases 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 health (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,
- microelements,
- different groups,
- inorganic salts.
Therefore, it is not surprising that scientific medicine, which considers traditional methods of treatment imperfect and archaic, nevertheless resorts to the help of medicinal plants that have proven their effectiveness and usefulness during its existence. And this is not surprising, because medicinal herbs and plants do not have any chemical additives, since nature itself has endowed them with beneficial properties, creating a kind of safe “natural pills”.
Little of, modern science Not only is the experience of traditional medicine being studied and carefully tested, but the arsenal of therapeutic agents is also being replenished.
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 infusions from pharmacies.
In addition, you can collect medicinal plants yourself (for this you need to have a good understanding of plants and herbs, since they are often similar in nature) appearance, but have different properties) or purchase from experienced herbalists.
The following are made from medicinal plants:
- infusions,
- decoctions,
- tinctures,
- powders,
- ointments,
- extracts,
- syrups.
Infusions
The infusions are well absorbed and have a quick and, most importantly, strong effect. To prepare 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 gauze,
- hot method - the crushed plant (or collection) is poured with boiling water and placed on the fire for 20 minutes, it is important not to bring the water to a boil, then the infusion is squeezed out through gauze.
Decoctions
Decoctions are absorbed by the body somewhat slower than infusions, but they last longer. It should be taken into account that certain substances may evaporate or be destroyed during the boiling process. In addition, decoctions often contain quite a lot of foreign substances that weaken the effect of the main medicinal substances, as a result of which this method of treatment can negatively affect the body.To prepare a decoction, you need to add water to the crushed plant 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 to 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 a few tablespoons of cold boiled water). Plants are infused for mostly 10 days (sometimes several months). The tincture is stored in a sealed glass container. The shelf life is several years, and the medicine does not lose its healing properties.Powders
Used for both internal and external use. For preparation, dry plants and herbs are used, which are ground in a mortar or crushed using a coffee grinder. The powder is stored in a tightly closed container.Ointments
Typically used for compresses. The ointment is prepared by grinding fresh or dry plants, which are mixed with an astringent.Binders:
- petrolatum,
- lanolin,
- unsalted pork lard,
- fresh butter or vegetable oil.
Extracts
They are a concentrated dosage form extracted from biologically active substances contained in plant medicinal materials.Syrups
These are medicinal preparations 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 folk medicine are due to the presence of biologically active substances in them, namely:
- alkaloids,
- glycosides,
- coumarins and furocoumarins,
- essential oils,
- resins,
- tannins,
- vitamins
Alkaloids
To date medicines, which include alkaloids, have one of the most significant places in the control system of many physiological processes observed in the body not only of a sick person, but also of a healthy person.The most used alkaloids:
- strychnine,
- brucine,
- caffeine,
- morphine,
- nicotine,
- quinine,
- atropine.
- pilocarpus,
- belladonna,
- pink periwinkle,
- securinega subshrub,
- ephedra,
- egg capsule
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: roots of istod, roots of cyanosis and primrose,
- diuretic: kidney tea herb,
- choleretic: St. John's wort.
- lower arterial pressure,
- provoke vomiting,
- have a diaphoretic effect.
- sagebrush,
- gentian,
- dandelion,
- centaury.
- increase appetite,
- enhance gastric peristalsis,
- improve food absorption,
- I increase the secretion of gastric juice.
- hawthorn,
- chokeberry,
- liquorice root,
- tansy,
- buckwheat.
- P-vitamin activity,
- bactericidal effect,
- choleretic effect,
- removal of radioactive substances.
Coumarins and furocoumarins
Coumarins are found predominantly in the following plant families:- umbrella,
- legumes,
- Rutaceae.
- vasodilator
- antispasmodic,
- antitumor,
- photosensitizing.
Essential oils
This is a group of fragrant and easily volatile substances that are found mainly in flowers, leaves, and fruits of plants.The most common essential oils:
- mint,
- valerian,
- thyme,
- eucalyptus,
- oregano,
- Melissa,
- juniper,
- wormwood,
- sage.
- anti-inflammatory,
- antimicrobial,
- antiviral,
- anthelmintic,
- soothing,
- stimulating,
- painkiller,
- vasodilator,
- expectorant.
Resins
A thick liquid with a characteristic aroma, which in its own way chemical composition close to essential oils. Resin that does not harden over a long period of time is called balm.Plants from which resins are obtained:
- rhubarb,
- pine,
- birch,
- sandarac,
- gopher,
- myrrh.
- bactericidal,
- antiputrefactive,
- wound healing,
- laxative.
Tannins
This group was named for its unique ability to tan leather.Plants with tanning properties include:
- birch,
- bird cherry,
- St. John's wort,
- Oak bark,
- sagebrush,
- rhubarb,
- tansy.
- astringent,
- bactericidal,
- anti-inflammatory,
- hemostatic,
- anti-inflammatory.
Vitamins
Vitamins play a primary role in the process of metabolism, absorption and use of basic nutrients, which are proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. A lack of vitamins leads to disruption of the functioning of organs and systems, as well as to a decrease in performance. It should be noted that the medicinal properties of plants are most often associated with the presence of a whole complex of substances in them.Taking medicinal plants
Taking medications plant origin, you must follow the rules below.
1.
Before taking herbs, you should definitely consult with your doctor, who will select the required dose and develop a regimen for taking the drug.
2.
Potent herbal preparations are taken for 7–20 days, then a ten-day break is taken, 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 intended for use by an adult, therefore, when taking the medicine by children, adolescents and sick people, it is necessary to reduce the dose, following the recommendations of a specialist.
5. In the absence of clear instructions in the prescription regarding use, it is recommended to take the drug half an hour before meals.
6. Strictly observe the duration of use of the medicinal plant, since certain toxic plants can provoke the following reactions:
- allergic,
- temporary impotence,
- weakness,
- nausea,
- vomiting
- diarrhea,
- dizziness.
8. During the process, the use of medicinal plants is prohibited 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. It is also necessary to exclude contact of the medicinal plant with animals, which are often carriers of dangerous diseases.
11. Infusions and decoctions must be prepared daily, as they spoil very quickly, especially in the summer.
12. Plants used for medicinal purposes must undergo careful monitoring. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase them in pharmacies or special medicinal shops.
Important! Sometimes the use of medicinal plants can provoke a deterioration of 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 after 3–4 days no improvement is observed, it is better to stop taking the drug or replace it with another (similar).
The benefits of medicinal plants
The benefits of medicinal plants are undeniable:- low toxicity,
- possibility of long-term use,
- complexity of impact,
- no significant side effects,
- easy absorption by the human body,
- bioavailability,
- rare cases of intolerance,
- wide spectrum of action,
- high degree of activity relative to strains of microorganisms, as well as viruses that have managed to acquire resistance to various synthetic agents during their existence medicines, including antibiotics.
- chronic diseases,
- recurrent diseases,
- gastrointestinal pathologies,
- pathologies of the urinary tract,
- pathologies of the respiratory system,
- skin problems,
- functional disorders of the neuroendocrine system.
Harm from 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 from non-poisonous plants.
Yes, long-term use sweet clover
may provoke:
- dizziness,
- nausea,
- vomiting
- migraine,
- drowsiness,
- liver dysfunction,
- disruption of the central nervous system.
- narrowing of blood vessels,
- increased blood pressure.
- increased blood clotting,
- hypertension,
- atherosclerosis,
- bleeding.
The following medicinal plants that have an abortifacient 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 quite a large number of poisonous plants, an overdose of which can lead to deterioration of health and even death.It must be said that the toxic properties of many medicinal plants do not disappear during drying or heat treatment. Many poisons present in plants have no taste or smell, which makes them especially insidious and dangerous.
Particularly poisonous plants, the intake of which must be carried out strictly as prescribed by the doctor and in the dose prescribed by him:
- St. John's wort,
- buckthorn bark,
- male fern,
- 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,
- smooths out wrinkles,
- eliminates sunburn,
- heals cuts and scratches,
- relieves inflammation, providing a calming effect,
- reduces itching and burning,
- relieves swelling.
Burdock
With the help of greater burdock you can get rid of:- boil,
- rashes,
- bruise,
- burn,
- acne,
- ringworm,
- traces of insect bites.
Marigold
Modern medicine uses marigolds to treat:- bites,
- sprains of varying degrees,
- pain in the eyes,
- varicose veins.
Chamomile
Preparations, the main element of which is chamomile, affect the body as follows:- increase the secretory function of the digestive glands,
- stimulate the process of bile secretion,
- increase appetite,
- relieve spasms localized in organs abdominal cavity,
- reduce gas formation in the intestines,
- relieve pain
- eliminate inflammation,
- regulate menstrual cycle,
- relieve itching,
- increase sweating.
Echinacea
This culture has the following properties:- anti-inflammatory,
- antifungal,
- antiviral,
- antiallergic,
- antirheumatic,
- immunomodulatory.
- cold,
- flu,
- otitis,
- illnesses Bladder,
- mononucleosis,
- blood poisoning,
- liver diseases,
- 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,
- relieves headaches,
- reduces inflammation,
- dilates the blood 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
Promotes overall health of the body, which is affected as follows:- calms the nervous system,
- reduces cholesterol levels,
- increases immunity,
- increases endurance,
- improves appetite,
- normalizes sleep,
- relieves pain in chronic gastritis,
- normalizes intestinal function.
Sage
Sage leaves have the following properties:- antiseptic,
- anti-inflammatory,
- diuretic,
- astringent,
- antispasmodic,
- painkiller.
- angina,
- upper respiratory tract catarrh,
- bronchitis,
- pneumonia,
- tracheitis,
- laryngitis,
- inflammation of the oral mucosa,
- obesity,
- articular rheumatism,
- arthritis,
- menopause
Calendula
This plant has the following properties:- anti-inflammatory,
- wound healing,
- bactericidal,
- antispasmodic,
- choleretic,
- sedative.
- cervical erosion,
- colpitis,
- proctitis,
- chronic fistulas,
- minor wounds,
- cuts,
- burns,
- boils,
- swelling,
- cardiovascular diseases.
St. John's wort
This plant has the following properties:- anti-inflammatory,
- antibacterial,
- painkiller,
- soothing,
- hemostatic,
- stimulating.
- biliary dyskinesia,
- hepatitis,
- congestion in the gallbladder,
- cholecystitis,
- gastritis,
- flatulence,
- diarrhea.
Medicinal plants and their use occupy an important niche in the field of medicine and pharmaceuticals. Each medicinal plant has its own unique properties, indications and contraindications. For what purposes and in what ways can medicinal plants be used?
The properties of medicinal plants are numerous and varied. Each plant element produces special substances that affect the immune, nervous, and cardiovascular systems, and also restores a person’s energy balance.
The detailed properties and characteristics of each medicinal plant are studied by such sciences as pharmacology, herbal medicine, and pharmaceutics. Since ancient times, the effects of medicinal herbs have been studied and put into practice by herbalists, healers, and traditional medicine specialists.
When using medicinal plants in medicine and pharmaceuticals, experts divide them into several main groups, depending on the main active ingredients. Each group is characterized by the presence of certain therapeutic properties:
How are such plants useful?
The use of medicinal plants in the medical and pharmacological field is characterized by a number of undeniable advantages. Unlike most medications, herbal medicines are non-toxic, natural, bioavailable, and have a minimum of contraindications and possible adverse reactions.
In addition, doctors point to the following beneficial properties of medicinal plants:
Due to its mild impact and the absence of aggressive chemical substances, most medicinal plants can be completely safely prescribed in the treatment of pregnant and nursing mothers, elderly patients, and young children.
What diseases are they suitable for?
The range of uses of medicinal plants is very wide. Experts actively use them to combat the following diseases:
- disturbances in the functioning of the respiratory system;
- diseases of a chronic nature, with frequent relapses;
- dermatological diseases;
- disturbances in the functioning of the heart and blood vessels;
- pathologies affecting the respiratory system;
- urinary tract diseases;
- nervous diseases;
- disturbances in the functioning of the neuroendocrine system.
In addition, many medicinal plants and medicines made from them are used to strengthen immune system person.
Methods of using medicinal plants in medicine
The uses of medicinal plants in medicine and pharmaceuticals are divided into two main categories: internal and external. Medicines based on medicinal plants are taken orally in the form of infusions, decoctions, herbal teas, syrups, extracts and powders.
To carry out local treatment externally, powders, compresses from infusions and decoctions, as well as ointments from medicinal plants are used.
How are infusions prepared?
Healing infusions from medicinal plants can be used for oral administration, as well as for preparing compresses and lotions. In order to make an infusion, you will need a spoon of crushed medicinal herbs (the plant is selected taking into account its properties, depending on the patient’s diagnosis and functional purpose) and a glass of clean water.
Infusions are prepared using both cold and hot methods. In the first case, the herbs are poured with cool water, and then infused for 8 hours and filtered using gauze cloth.
With the hot cooking method, the vegetable raw materials need to be poured with boiling water and simmered for about 15 minutes over low heat. After this, the tincture is cooled and filtered using the same gauze cloth.
Making Herbal Powders
Powders from medicinal herbs are suitable both for oral administration and for local, external use. To prepare such a powder, first of all, you will need to prepare the raw materials - thoroughly dry the medicinal plant.
The preparation method itself is extremely simple: the plant is thoroughly crushed to a powdery state (this can be done using an ordinary coffee grinder or a special mortar, like real herbalists). The resulting medicine is stored in a dark place, in any container with a tight-fitting lid.
Alcohol tinctures from medicinal plants
Tinctures of medicinal herbs based on medical alcohol are characterized by a particularly strong effect, and therefore are taken in minimal concentrations, agreed with the attending physician. Be sure to dilute alcoholic herbal tinctures in clean water!
The raw materials are infused with medical alcohol for a period of time ranging from 10 days to 2-3 months. The resulting medicine is stored in a glass bottle, which is recommended to be tightly closed with a lid and placed in a dark place, protected from sunlight. When properly stored, an alcohol tincture based on medicinal herbs retains its amazing healing properties for several years.
Herbal ointments
Based on medicinal herbs, you can also prepare a healing ointment, which is subsequently used for compresses and medicinal applications. Experts use both raw and dried herbs as raw materials for ointments.
In order to obtain an ointment, the phytoelement used must be combined with a substance that has an astringent effect. For these purposes, you can use creamy or vegetable oils, lard, Vaseline or lanolin.
Please note that the shelf life of ointments made from animal fats is short and can be no more than a few weeks.
Preparation of decoctions
Herbal infusions are considered one of the most common methods of using medicinal plants. Such products are absorbed by the body a little longer than infusions, but they have a longer and more pronounced effect.
In addition, preparing herbal infusions is extremely simple. You just need to pour a tablespoon of raw material with a small amount of water, boil, filter and dilute clean water to the desired volumes.
However, herbal medicine specialists still do not advise abusing herbal decoctions, since when boiled, some active ingredients plants are destroyed. The maximum storage time for herbal decoctions is two days.
Possible adverse reactions
Although herbal medicines are generally well tolerated by patients without side effects, in some cases there is still a possibility of the following adverse reactions:
It is worth noting that the unpleasant symptoms listed above usually appear when using medicinal plants that have a toxic effect, with prolonged use and non-compliance with the recommended dosage.
How to use medicinal plants correctly?
Experts identify the following rules for the use of medicinal plants that must be followed during treatment:
When are medicinal plants contraindicated?
The main contraindication to the use of medicinal plants is the patient’s increased tendency to allergic reactions, as well as individual intolerance to certain plant substances. Each individual plant has its own limitations for use.
Contraindications to the use of the most common medicinal plants are as follows:
A preliminary consultation with your doctor will help determine the presence or absence of contraindications to the use of a particular medicinal plant, making the therapeutic course extremely effective and, most importantly, completely safe!
Application of medicinal plants in the area modern medicine and pharmaceuticals provides effective treatment a number of diseases. The advantages of using drugs based on medicinal plants are their safety, mild action, virtually no contraindications or adverse reactions, along with high efficiency rates.
However, with prolonged and uncontrolled use, even natural remedies may cause significant harm to health. Therefore, before starting treatment with medicinal plants, you must definitely consult with a specialist and strictly follow his recommendations in the future!
The use of sedum in folk medicine has been known for a long time. This is a unique plant that can be found in Europe, Siberia, Japan, China and Mediterranean countries. Each region grows its own separate species with special properties.
Plant composition
This culture contains organic acids, citric, a-ketoglutaric, and malic acid. The plant also contains amino acids, in particular glutamic and aspartic. Wild sedum is a source of saccharides and pectin.
Sedum is often called rabbit cabbage, squeak grass and hernia grass.
Also in the leaves and other parts there are phenolic substances, namely:
- chlorogenic acid or caffeic acid;
- coumarin;
- catechins;
- flavonoid glycosides;
- cynarin.
Greater sedum contains biologically active components. In particular, carotenoids and a huge amount of ascorbic acid. The stem of the plant is a source of magnesium, iron, potassium, copper, calcium.
Use of sedum in folk medicine
Thanks to the medicinal properties of sedum, you can get rid of a number of dangerous diseases. Often, infusions and decoctions are prepared from it, which, when taken correctly, can reduce pain in the shortest possible time.
Among the large number of types of sedum, only the caustic or yellow one, as it is also called, is poisonous.
Sedum has become widespread in folk medicine:
- Included water infusion The plant treats intestinal disorders, scurvy, kidney, bladder, and heart diseases.
- Squeezed sedum juice helps with epilepsy and is used in treatment inflammatory diseases female reproductive system.
- Pickled sedum helps overcome sexual weakness, treats inflammation of the bladder and female infertility.
- Crushed roots and steamed leaves relieve muscle and rheumatoid pain and treat colds.
- The fresh leaves of the plant help soften calluses.
Unique medicinal properties sedum allows you to take it to tonify the body, treat inflammation, and also to improve health in general.
Medicinal features of sedum
The plant is used to stop bleeding and relieve pain. Due to the presence of wax, alkaloids and ash, sedum-based products are used to heal wounds. Large sedum, which grows in flower beds, has the same properties as other species.
Organic acids, ascorbic acid, saponins, alkaloids strengthen and calm the nervous system, and also normalize its functioning.
Alkaloids, tannins, ash, flavonoids and organic acids normalize the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, namely, they promote the proper formation of blood cells, lower blood pressure, and eliminate the risk of blood clots.
Sedum also helps normalize the functioning of the intestines and stomach. Glycosides, tannins, organic acids and ascorbic acid contribute to this. Flavonoids are responsible for stimulating the formation of bile, which also improve the functioning of the adrenal cortex and normalize heart rhythm.
Organic acids fight the formation of cholesterol plaques, thereby helping to normalize weight. In addition, they stabilize metabolism and help get rid of toxins. Coumarins from the plant are able to suppress the activity of malignant cells and stop the spread of metastases.
Plant collection
For medicinal purposes, only fresh herb is required. The plant should be collected when the flowers appear, since this is when the composition contains the maximum concentration of useful substances. It is recommended to collect grass in dry weather, preferably in the morning, immediately after the dew has dried. You can cut the plant using scissors, a sickle, or a knife. Freshly picked leaves are stored in a clean, damp place. The grass has a faint, peculiar odor. The resulting raw materials can be stored and used for two years.
The collected plants should be dried:
- on the street;
- under an awning or canopy;
- in the attic.
Sedum roots need to be dug up in early to mid-autumn. They must be freed from the ground, then divided into equal parts and dried outside. The underground part of the sedum flower retains its healing properties longer than the leaves. Dried roots can be stored and used for up to three years.
Contraindications to the use of sedum
Sedum has not only medicinal properties, but also contraindications. If you take the herb too often, you may experience a sharp increase in blood pressure, dizziness and headache, as well as nervous disorders.
People who suffer from allergic reactions should conduct a test before consuming sedum, since individual intolerance to the substances may well occur. Hypertensive patients also need to be careful. It is better to take products based on this herb only after consulting a doctor.
If sedum is used externally, then healthy areas of the skin should be covered with a towel to avoid irritation and burning. Internal use juice is possible only as prescribed by a doctor, since the herb contains substances in strong concentrations, which can cause nausea. Also, deviations in digestive function cannot be ruled out. Failure of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems is often observed.
Sedum is a real miracle of nature, which helps to cope with many pathologies. Thanks to the microelements that are found in the leaves and other parts of the plant, you can forget about even the most dangerous diseases once and for all.
Time-tested traditional medicine recipes
According to ancient legend, the Egyptian queen Cleopatra bathed in milk. This gave her skin a delightful freshness and elasticity. But it’s hardly worth relying on fabulous rivers of milk. It is better to use the time-tested secrets of our great-grandmothers.
Traditional medicine has absorbed thousands of years of practical experience in the use of various methods of treatment with folk remedies, medicinal herbs, and plants, and it is still relevant today. There are a huge number of people who turn to her for help. Traditional methods of treatment for various diseases, using herbs, plants, flowers, fruits, berries. Medicinal properties can have both parts of the plant: flowers, leaves, stems, rhizomes..., and the entire plant.
Folk recipes for healing the body (increasing the body's defenses). Diet and intake folk remedies must complement each other. Taking herbal teas that have a general strengthening effect is very useful.
Boosting immunity with folk remedies
There is such a thing as immunodeficiency, this is when the immune system is weakened or absent at all. If it is deficient, the body is unable to resist aggression, both infectious and other types of aggression. A certain range of diseases arises. The first signs of decreased immunity are fatigue, chronic fatigue, drowsiness or insomnia, headache, etc. Not a single infection passes by. Here are a few points that need to be observed: maintaining a reasonable diet and healthy image life; consistent cleansing of your body; minimize the impact of environmental pollution.
It is necessary to help yourself with the help of herbal medicine or other natural remedies. Plan your diet correctly. Source of vitamin B6 - whole grains of wheat, oats, barley, flax, alfalfa, etc., legumes, vegetables, source of zinc - whole grains, green vegetables, nuts, seeds, sea vegetables. Vitamin B6 and zinc are vital for the functioning of your body.
Herbal collection: lure (root) - 2 parts, rhodiola (roots) - 2 parts, rose hips (fruits) - 4 parts, nettle (grass) - 3 parts, hawthorn (fruits) - 3 parts, St. John's wort (grass) - 2 parts. Pour one tablespoon of crushed ingredients into boiling water in a glass container. Leave for 20-30 minutes and strain. Store the broth in a cool place for no more than a day. Take 1/3 cup warm 3 times a day 20 minutes before meals.
Allergy to asteraceous plants
Folk method Herbal healing is a science as old as humanity itself. Recommended tips and recipes for treatment with folk remedies. Season of flowers and scents. Collection of medicinal herbs and treatment of allergies.
For allergies, you can try preparing an infusion of herbs. Experts believe that if you drink this infusion for, say, several months, you can get rid of allergies. This collection can also be taken by children. But it is still advisable to consult with your doctor.
Take centaury herbs - 5 tbsp, St. John's wort - 4 tbsp, dandelion roots - 3 tbsp. l, horsetail - 2 tbsp, corn silk - 1 tbsp, chamomile - 1 tbsp, rose hips - 2 tbsp. Grind rose hips and dandelion roots. Mix the whole mixture well. In the evening, put 2 tbsp in an enamel pan. this collection and pour 2.5 glasses of warm boiled water, leave overnight, and in the morning put on fire, bring to a boil, but do not boil, cover for 4 hours, strain. Drink 1 glass of infusion during the day in three doses 30 minutes before meals. Keep refrigerated. During the treatment, hardening may appear on the skin, nose, chin, and hands with severe itching. Lubricate hardened areas with Menovazin liquid - sold at the pharmacy. Recovery usually occurs within a month. The course of treatment is 6 months.
Several traditional medicine recipes for treating allergies
Nettle- 2-3 tbsp. Dry crushed nettle flowers pour 0.5 liters of boiling water into a thermos, leave for one and a half to two hours, strain and drink half a glass 3-4 times a day before meals.
Celery- Pour 2 tablespoons of crushed fragrant celery roots into a glass of cold water, leave for 3-4 hours, strain and drink 1/3 glass 3 times a day half an hour before meals. Less accessible, but more effective, is freshly squeezed celery juice. Drink it 1 tbsp. three times a day half an hour before meals.
Remove excess from the body
When salts are deposited in our joints, their mobility is limited, inflammation begins, in general, everything is as expected - arthritis, arthrosis, etc. You need to cleanse yourself of salts. In such cases, it is useful to drink a mixture of grapefruit, celery, carrot and spinach juices, taken in equal quantities, or a mixture of grapefruit, celery and birch sap. Grapefruit juice helps dissolve foreign inorganic calcium, which causes hardening of cartilage and ligaments when it accumulates in these places. Birch juice helps remove uric acid salts from the body.
Original folk remedy for headaches
This remedy is very old. Take a fresh lemon peel, peel the zest, apply the wet side to your temple and hold for a while. Soon a red spot will appear under the lemon peel, which will begin to burn and itch a little. The headache soon subsides. There is a saying: “Wedge knocks out wedge with wedge.” One pain knocks out another.
Mint leaves will save you from migraines
If you suffer from headaches, you can use this remedy: 0.5 tbsp. pour a glass of boiling water over the mint and heat in a water bath for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the broth has cooled, strain and add boiled water to the initial volume. Take half a glass 2 times a day 15 minutes before meals.
Alcoholism - treatment of alcoholism with folk remedies
Drunkenness is a terrible problem, but it is still possible to cure an alcoholic. First, you need to discourage his craving for alcohol, just trying not to overdo it, observing strict proportions. Here is one of the ways to treat alcoholism with folk remedies. Pour 1 glass of vodka, 1 teaspoon of lovage and 2 bay leaves, leave for 2 weeks, strain and slip this vodka to an alcoholic. If after this he drinks alcohol, it will only make him feel bad. Give this remedy until an aversion to alcohol appears.
Then we need to help get rid of alcohol addiction. To do this, you need to make a collection of herbs. For one part wormwood - one part centaury and four parts thyme. Pour 1 teaspoon of this herbal collection with a glass of water, boil over low heat for 1-2 minutes, leave for half an hour, strain. Drink this glass in three doses a day, 20-30 minutes before meals on an empty stomach. The course of treatment is 2 months.
This remedy is contraindicated in serious forms of diseases such as liver and kidneys, anemia, stomach and duodenal ulcers, cardiosclerosis, cerebral atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, and thyroid diseases.
An old recipe for alcoholism
Decoction: 1.5 l hot water add 4 cups of oats. Bring to a boil over low heat for 30 minutes, then remove from heat and add 50 grams of calendula flowers to the broth, wrap warmly, leave for 30 minutes, then strain the broth. Take 1 glass of decoction 3 times a day before meals. It is believed that by taking this infusion you can gradually wean yourself off alcohol.
Another folk remedy for treating alcoholism is to prepare a collection of herbs: wormwood, centaury, thyme, 1 part each, mixed. Take 1 tablespoon of herbs from the mixture, pour 1 glass of boiling water, leave for 1 hour and filter. Take 1/2 cup 2 times a day. Promotes aversion from drunkenness.
An ancient folk remedy for calluses
Before going to bed, you need to steam your foot in hot water and wipe it dry. Tie a lemon peel with a small amount of pulp on it to the callus. A small squeeze of lemon is best. After 4-5 days, the callus should disappear completely.
Folk remedies for treating warts
Plants against warts. It is very unpleasant when warts appear on the skin. They can be removed by smearing with fresh juice of dandelion, celandine, and milkweed. Or cut an apple or potato into two halves and rub the warts into each half. It is useful to crush and apply fresh calendula flowers to the wart, tie with a bandage or stick with an adhesive plaster and leave overnight. Repeat the procedure until the warts disappear.
You can also get rid of warts using fresh onion or aspen juice. You need to lubricate with juice 2-3 times a day until it disappears. The juice of the rough leaves of thistle also removes warts on the skin. The juice of Indian onion helps very well.
Dandelion. When a dandelion stem breaks, a white liquid appears at the edges, which is called milky juice. It is recommended to rub the heads of warts with this juice 2-3 times a day or apply a cotton swab soaked in this juice.
Greater celandine (warthog). When celandine is cut, orange juice is released from the stem. It is recommended to lubricate the heads of the warts with this juice several times until the wart disappears.
Folk remedies for burns
Calendula officinalis (marigold). Grows in gardens and orchards. Use petals from which a water infusion is prepared: 2 tbsp. fresh or 1 tbsp. dry petals pour 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, filter. Used for lotions and washing the burn surface. This remedy protects against the formation of scars during healing of burns.
Burdock. Grows in vacant lots, vegetable gardens, and forests. A good analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent. Fresh leaves, pre-washed and freed from water droplets, are applied with the shiny side to the burn surface. On the first day, change every 2 hours.
Cinquefoil erecta (kalangal). Used for wet dressings, washes and lotions for burns. Grows along forest edges, damp meadows, bushes and clearings. For treatment, use the rhizome, from which a decoction is prepared: 3 tbsp. crushed rhizomes, pour 1/2 liter of water, boil for 30 minutes over low heat and leave for 4 hours, filter.
Folk remedies for hernia treatment
Veronica dubravnaya. The popular name for the herb is pansy, heart grass, hernia grass. All herbs are used for medicinal purposes. Used as a water infusion: 1 tbsp. dry herbs to 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 2 hours and filter. Drink 1/2 glass 3 times a day after meals.
Hernia fragrant. Common names: hernia grass, dog soap. The plant is poisonous and requires careful use. For treatment, only fresh herbs are used from which a water infusion is prepared: 2 tbsp. chopped fresh herbs, pour 2 glasses of chilled boiled water, leave for 2 hours and filter. Drink 1/2 glass 3-4 times a day after meals.
Herbs for skin diseases
Stinging nettle. If boils or barley appear frequently, it is recommended to take a decoction of nettle leaves internally: 3 tablespoons of dry leaves are poured into 1 cup of boiling water, left for 30 minutes, and filtered. Take 1 tbsp. 3 times a day.
Fresh juice is prepared from the juicy tops and young leaves of nettle, which is taken 1 tbsp. 3 times a day. For children - 1 teaspoon.
Dandelion officinalis. For boils, acne, skin rashes, and styes, use an infusion of dandelion root. To prepare it, take 1 tbsp. crushed roots, pour 1 glass of hot water and boil over low heat for 15 minutes, leave for 1 hour and filter. Take warm, 1/2 cup 3 times a day, 20 minutes before meals.
Yarrow. Fresh juice of yarrow herb is mixed with olive oil in a ratio of 1:10 and apply bandages to hardened and softened tumors and boils. Bandages are changed daily.
If you feel a “full stomach” and flatulence, yellow gentian can help; an alcoholic infusion of the roots of this plant should be taken after meals.
Coltsfoot - a magnificent honey plant, famous for its sugary nectar and pollen. The medicinal value of this ancient remedy is emphasized by Latin name plants - "tussilago", derived from the word "tussib" - cough. In the old days, coltsfoot herb was used for coughs caused by inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Traditional medicine used this plant for medicinal teas. Coltsfoot was used to treat dropsy, scrofula, pulmonary tuberculosis, hypertension, malaria, and was successfully used for palpitations, nervous system disorders, as a wound healing agent, for rinsing the mouth for stomatitis and other inflammatory processes.
For the treatment of tuberculosis: Marshmallow (root) - 40 grams, licorice (root) - 25 grams, coltsfoot (leaves) - 25 grams, fennel (fruit) - 10 grams. Drink 1/3 cup as warm tea 40 minutes before meals 5 times a day.
Spring primrose (flowers) - 50 grams, coltsfoot (leaves) - 10 grams, horsetail (grass) - 25 grams, plantain (leaves) - 20 grams. Take 4 times a day, 1/4 cup 30 minutes before meals.
Infusion of linden flowers and coltsfoot leaves in equal quantities. 1 tbsp. of this mixture to 1 cup of boiling water. Leave for 30 minutes, covered, strain. If you have the flu, drink 0.5 cups warm 3-4 times a day.
Tea made from linden flowers and thyme herbs. To collect, you need to take 1 tbsp. linden flowers and thyme herbs. Brew like regular tea. Drink hot with honey for colds, coughs, whooping cough.
Succulent leaves of Kalanchoe popularly used with medicinal purposes as an external and internal remedy. It is low-toxic and has bactericidal, wound-healing, and anti-inflammatory properties. Kalanchoe juice and ointment help cleanse wounds and ulcers. Use Kalanchoe juice diluted in half with warm boiled water to gargle for sore throat. For inflammation of the gums and oral mucosa, periodontal disease, and stomatitis, rinse with undiluted Kalanchoe juice.
When a runny nose begins, children instill 1-2 drops of Kalanchoe juice into each nostril. The procedure causes active sneezing, but the runny nose stops before it even starts. For a runny nose, Kalanchoe juice and honey mixed in equal quantities are taken with infusion of lemon balm and St. John's wort. Contraindications to the use of Kalanchoe leaves, juice and ointment can only be personal intolerance.
Runny nose (rhinitis). Aloe juice should be instilled 3-5 drops 4-5 times a day. Place fresh Kalanchoe or plantain juice with the addition of 30% honey into the nose.
Overcome-grass- under this name in some areas of Russia they know white and yellow water lilies, or they are also called white and yellow lilies. It is believed that this plant has magical properties, it protects the house from evil spirits, and helps to overcome everyday difficulties. An infusion of flowers has a mild hypnotic effect. To prepare it, take 1 tablespoon of crushed fresh flowers, pour 1 glass of boiling water, leave for 10 minutes, filter. Use 1 tbsp. before bedtime, and children 1 teaspoon.
Salvia officinalis leaves have a pungent and spicy smell and taste. In folk medicine, it has long been used in the form of an aqueous infusion to rinse the mouth for toothache, inflammation of the gums and throat. Meadow sage can also be used for the same purpose.
For toothache and for cleaning teeth from tartar Simply chew freshly picked oregano leaves. Hot red pepper can be used as a local anesthetic to reduce pain. You can chew a clove.
Chicory root infusion. Place 1 tbsp of ground dry root in a glass of acidified boiling water and leave for 10 minutes. The infusion is used warm for rinsing a diseased tooth in case of severe pain. You can also chew freshly dug chicory root, after clearing it of soil.
They say that: “Whoever drinks a sip of apple cider vinegar maintains a clear mind throughout his life.” Apple cider vinegar improves blood circulation, invigorates, and increases vitality. If your memory is deteriorating, drink a drink of diluted apple cider vinegar with honey before each meal. You will soon see that your ability to concentrate and your reaction speed have improved. Regular use of apple cider vinegar can slow down the aging process. For obesity and the appearance of a double chin, it is useful to take 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar in 1 glass of water before each meal. Vinegar accelerates the combustion of fats in the body, which leads to weight loss.
Hay dust is used to treat arthritic pain and can be purchased at pharmacies. For a full bath, you need to take 1 kg of hay dust, add cold water and boil for half an hour. Strain the broth and pour into the bath, the water temperature is not lower than 37 degrees, and the duration of the procedure is 20 minutes.
Time-tested recipes of traditional medicine. The use of folk remedies is explained by their availability, effectiveness and ease of use. We hope that the recipes we have collected will help you in treatment and prevention.
Herbal treatment is the most ancient way to combat all kinds of diseases. Over the thousands of years of its existence, humans have discovered and studied the healing properties of hundreds of medicinal plants that can help with this or that disease. Over the long history, many effective recipes, many of which have survived and are used in folk medicine today.
This section of the site presents many types of medicinal herbs, including field species, with high-quality photographs, the name of each plant and detailed description their beneficial properties and methods of application.
Despite the enormous pace of development traditional medicine and all the new products that the pharmaceutical industry offers, the use of medicinal plants to treat all kinds of diseases still remains relevant and does not lose its popularity. They can be used both for the prevention and treatment of various chronic and acute diseases in any field of medicine.
Medicinal herbs used in folk medicine can be fresh or dried, used both externally and internally. Medicinal herbs are much safer for human health than pharmaceutical drugs. They have fewer contraindications and side effects on the body.
For treatment use:
- tinctures;
- decoctions;
- extracts;
- infusions;
- tea fees.
Despite its apparent simplicity and harmlessness, unconventional treatment requires knowledge and caution. After all, for a positive result, medicinal raw materials must be collected correctly. And the tinctures, decoctions or extracts made from them are prepared only according to exact recipes. We should not forget about dosages. This is especially true for those medications that need to be taken orally.
It is advisable, before preparing herbal medicine, to study our website, which contains healing herbs photos with names, learn about the indications and contraindications of a particular medicinal plant, methods of their preparation. You must not forget to carefully examine the raw materials for the medicine itself. It should be free of mold, dirt and other defects.
