Motherwort: medicinal properties and contraindications

Motherwort is a wild, but at the same time very useful plant. It refers to medicinal herbs. The grass got its name for a reason, because it usually grows in abandoned territories, on wastelands and cliffs, not far from villages. However, some varieties are grown as cultivated plants. The healing and dangerous properties of this plant is a very important issue, since in traditional medicine this product has a special place. To know whether it can be used for therapeutic purposes, it is necessary to study all the features and unique qualities of motherwort.

Chemical composition

The healing characteristics of motherwort are explained by the presence of a rich internal composition.

1. The main components of the herb are essential oil, which provides a bacterial, sedative and anti-inflammatory effect. The plant also contains tannins, which have a beneficial effect on the digestive system, eliminate infection pathogens and restore the intestinal microflora. In addition, they help reduce the inflammatory process.
2. The plant is saturated with flavonoids such as quercetin and rutin. These substances reduce the fragility and fragility of blood vessels, make red blood cells more elastic, slowing down the process of blood coagulation.
3. Also in the composition of motherwort grass there are saponins, which are characterized by sedative and diuretic characteristics. This group of substances has an irritating effect on the endocrine glands, including providing liquefaction of sputum in the respiratory organs. This feature of the plant allows you to use it in the presence of a strong cough.
4. Vitamins, such as carotene and tocopherol, increase immunity, improve the functioning of the heart muscle, provide myocardial maintenance, protect cells from premature aging.
5. The group of alkaloids found in the composition of the grass ensures the normalization of metabolic processes, improves the function of brain cells, has a diuretic effect, stabilizes the rhythm of the myocardium and normalizes the value of blood pressure. So, of the alkaloids, choline and stahydrin prevail here.

In addition to these substances, ascorbic acid, isovalerianic acid, bitterness and sugar were found in motherwort. The mineral composition is represented by potassium and sulfur, sodium and calcium. Organic acids and glycosides were also found.

How it looks and where it grows

Motherwort is a perennial plant that belongs to the family Yasnotkovye. The grass can reach a height of 2 m, but most often there is a motherwort with a height of not more than 50 cm. The stems of the culture are hollow, have a reddish tint. You can distinguish them from other herbs in that the stems in this case are tetrahedral, pubescent along the ribs, and branch in the upper part.

If an independent collection of motherwort is supposed, it is quite easy to determine it from the lower leaves: they have a length of 10-12 cm, are palmate. The color of the leaves on top is dark green, and from the bottom - a lighter shade. The closer to the top of the stem, the less leaves on it.Thus, the middle leaves have three cloves, and the top leaves have only two. Motherwort flowers also have their own distinctive characteristics. They are concentrated in whorls on the tops of the stem, therefore, are very small. Inflorescences are spike-shaped and spiny bracts. Their color varies from pink with purple tones to white.

The motherwort fruit is 4 nuts that have a wedge-shaped shape. Their length is 2-3 mm. They ripen from late August to October. Fallen fruits sprout by next summer, and with the onset of hot time, the plant begins to bloom again.

This grass grows everywhere. So, motherwort can be found throughout the European and Asian parts of the Russian Federation, in the Middle East. The culture prefers light soils, grows in meadows and along rivers. Often grass can be found in landfills, in old quarries and desert areas.

Kinds

In total, there are about 25 species of this plant in nature, but only three varieties are used to obtain medicinal plant materials.

Common motherwort - grass, a distinctive characteristic of which is a bare stem and a small number of hairs on the ribs. Leaflets also differ in a small number of glandular hairs. Flowers have a bare cup, small size. This species grows in abandoned parks, near housing, in gardens, in weedy areas. It can be found in the Baltic States, Belarus, Europe, throughout Russia, except the Far North.

The second species is motherwort bluish. The grass got its name because of the grayish-gray color of the leaves and stem. In this case, the stem reaches about 1 m in height, finely pubescent. The flowers are small, have a pale pink color.

And another variety - motherwort five-bladed. Its height can reach 1.5 m. The stem is erect, pubescent by hairs, has several branches. Leaflets on the edges are serrated, on both sides there are glandular hairs, the upper side is dark green, and the lower side is gray. The flowers are small, pink. Usually grows on sandy and loamy soils, vacant lots, along the edges of forests. This motherwort is widespread in the European regions of Russia, often also found in western Siberia, Ukraine, the Caucasus and Belarus.

Collection and storage

With the beginning of flowering, harvesting begins. Valuable substances are concentrated in the leafy tops of plants, so it is necessary to collect this particular part of the grass, while choosing stems whose diameter is more than 5 mm.

To prepare vegetable raw materials, it is necessary to cut a part of motherwort with a sharp knife or scissors, measuring out no more than 40 cm. If the plant is torn out completely, next year there may not be a healing crop in this place.

If during the collection two species of plants were found, for example, five-lobed and heart, then they must be collected separately from each other. Drying of two varieties should also be carried out separately.

It should be noted that the plant can be found in a variety of places, but it must be collected far from automobile roads, harmful plants and areas with poor environmental conditions.

To preserve all the healing qualities of the plant, its harvesting should be carried out in accordance with all the rules. You can dry the grass in dry and warm weather, while spreading the stems on special pallets or clean paper. The room should be well ventilated. For uniform drying, the raw materials must be periodically turned over. The completion of the drying process is indicated by the fragility of the stem. In this case, the leaflet will be kneading in the hand. If this is easily done, it means that the raw material is dried up and can be stored. You can use paper bags for this. Before packaging of medicinal plant material, it is necessary to check its quality. If it contains spoiled, browned leaves or bare stems, it is better to get rid of them.

Like all medicinal herbs, motherwort should be stored in a dry room for no more than 3 years.

The healing properties of motherwort

The use of motherwort grass for human health lies in the fact that the plant is endowed with a restorative property. This property affects the immune system, that is, when taking herbal medicines, the human body becomes resistant to colds and infectious diseases.

In addition, this plant has a calming effect. So, the herb is recommended for use in anxiety disorders, depression, and sleep problems. Motherwort is characterized by a diuretic effect, which allows you to get rid of edema. Also, an anticonvulsant effect is characteristic of the culture. This allows the use of motherwort in epilepsy. The plant is effective for colds and coughs due to its mucolytic effect. Such plant materials help relieve inflammation and improve the patient's condition for infectious diseases, have an antispasmodic effect, and also positively affect the activity of the heart and blood vessels.

In addition, grass can be used to stabilize the level of sugar and "bad" cholesterol in the body.

Motherwort is characterized by many useful qualities that can be used with a large list of diseases. Among the indications for the use of such a product are migraine, palpitations, cramps, insomnia, menopause, poor blood circulation, hypertension, inflammation of the bronchi and lungs.

For women

The benefit of this herb for the female half is that motherwort is able to stabilize the hormonal background and have a positive effect in the menopause. Decoctions and infusions based on this herb will help eliminate hot flashes and improve women's well-being.

The benefits of motherwort also appear during menstruation. In this case, herbal medicines eliminate pain and reduce the amount of bleeding. Moreover, motherwort will help improve mood and eliminate irritability.

For a long time motherwort has been included in herbal remedies, which are used for painful menstruation, PMS and menopause. In addition, the raw material is useful for vegetative-vascular dystonia, anxiety syndrome and insomnia, decreased tone of the muscles of the uterus.

Due to the diuretic and sedative effect, motherwort will reduce the manifestations of diseases such as hypertension and thrombosis, tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmia, headaches, swelling and even infertility, which is caused by neurotic pathologies.

The grass also has anti-inflammatory properties, which allows it to be used to treat infectious diseases, colds and flu.

In order to cure infertility, it is necessary to drink 100 ml per day of infusion several months before conception, consisting of motherwort herb and calendula, immortelle, chamomile, buckthorn and St. John's wort, yarrow and bearberry, as well as plantain and horsetail. All these ingredients must be taken in equal quantities and mixed. From the collection collected, measure 8 tsp. and pour 500 ml of boiling water over them. The mixture should be infused in a warm place for 3 hours.

For men

For the male half of humanity, the benefit of motherwort, first of all, is the possibility of their use in nervous disorders. The plant will help eliminate aggression and increased irritability, restore normal sleep and cope with stress.

You can use motherwort with prostatitis and prostate adenoma. Thanks to its healing properties, the culture will help relieve inflammation and restore blood circulation in the pelvic organs.

Useful motherwort for a strong half of humanity is that it is able to establish the activity of the genital area and restore the functions of the reproductive organs.

It is known that in men older than 45 years, atherosclerosis develops due to elevated cholesterol in the blood. So, the healing qualities of the plant will help to cope with this ailment.In addition, this plant material is able to normalize the hormonal background, increase testosterone production due to the effect on the adrenal glands. The components of the grass nourish the heart muscle and protect the person from the occurrence of a heart attack and stroke.

The plant is able to increase the concentration of active sperm, which increases the chances of conception. The beneficial effect of raw materials on pancreatic activity is also known, which prevents the development of diabetes mellitus.

During pregnancy

In the period of expectation of the baby motherwort is able to do harm. It is known that this medicinal plant is able to thin the blood and enhance muscle tone. As a result, motherwort preparations can lead to miscarriage or premature birth. Therefore, it is recommended to refuse such a medicinal herb before the baby is born.

When breastfeeding

During breastfeeding, useful grass is not prohibited for use, but it must be used very carefully. As part of this product, alkaloids are found that can harm the baby. Nevertheless, in small doses, the plant will help the young mother get rid of postpartum depression and improve the baby’s night sleep.

For kids

Starting from the first month of life, children can use motherwort externally. Healing broths and infusions rub irritation on the skin of the child. In this case, the compositions are added to the warm baths. This will normalize sleep and increase the baby's immunity.

As for internal use, this herb is prohibited until 12 years old, since certain components contained in motherwort can harm a developing body. Even after adolescence, the first use of motherwort should be prescribed by a pediatrician.

When losing weight

Surely few thought about why a person overeats. And the point is not that I want to eat. After all, often even after a heavy meal, a person is used to eating something sweet. And this is not due to hunger, but to appetite.

Thus, they often overeat in company with friends when a person has nothing to occupy himself with, sadly or offensively. In this case, it is very important to moderate appetite. This will help motherwort. The use of grass in this case is due to the fact that the plant has a sedative effect. Its main benefit is that it improves sleep, relieves anxiety, stabilizes the emotional state, and this is exactly what is necessary for complex weight loss.

If you take motherwort preparations for two weeks, a person will understand that he no longer has the desire to overeat. The desire to eat something sweet in between meals is greatly reduced. This will make it clear that food is a source of energy for the body, and not a source of pleasure or a way to get rid of emotional experiences.

Of course, motherwort is a temporary measure. A person must learn to cope with his emotions, experience all the excitement and trouble, and not seize them.

Motherwort in folk medicine

Motherwort is very popular in the treatment of certain diseases. But in order for the grass to be useful and not cause harm, it is necessary to know the rules for its use with a certain pathology.

With diabetes

In case of sugar disease, traditional medicine is widely used, which give good results. Herbal supplementation must be combined with medications. Patients in this category should be treated with herbs for at least two months. After that, you can change the herbal collection. A systematic intake of herbs is not able to completely get rid of the disease, but it will allow you to control its course.

After the first month of treatment, the patient's condition improves significantly.So, to obtain a healing collection, you need to take two parts of birch buds, licorice root and mint leaves, three parts of motherwort herb and rose hips, four parts of chicory grass and five parts of centaury grass and burdock root. All these ingredients need to be mixed and measured 2 tbsp. from the collection received. Pour 0.5 l of boiling water over this raw material and insist for several hours in a thermos. Drink 1/3 cup three times a day 30 minutes before a meal. Diabetics should drink this infusion for 2-3 months, and then change the components of the drug collection.

With pancreatitis

During an exacerbation of inflammation of the pancreas, motherwort cannot be taken, as this can harm the organ. As for the period of remission, the healing properties of this herb can be beneficial, as the culture improves metabolism and accelerates the process of digestion of food, thereby reducing the burden on the diseased organ.

The most useful in this case is a water infusion of motherwort. You need to take it on an empty stomach for 1 tbsp. The course of treatment should last no more than a month, otherwise the grass may accidentally harm.

With gastritis

Due to the analgesic and antiseptic properties, motherwort herb is able to positively affect the body in the presence of gastritis. You can get rid of discomfort in the epigastrium and eliminate nausea with a decoction based on this plant. In this case, you need to take the composition 100 ml before meals. It is also possible to use alcohol tincture, but in this case the volume of the drug is not more than 0.5 tsp drunk on an empty stomach.

For the intestines

Motherwort has many medicinal properties, one of which is a positive effect on the human digestive tract. So, the plant is able to normalize digestion, remove gases from the intestines, relieve pain and relieve a person of intestinal colic. In this case, it is necessary to prepare an infusion. In this case, measure 2 tsp. herbs, mix them with 2 cups of chilled boiled water. Insist mass for 7-8 hours, then strain. Drink such an infusion 50 ml several times a day half an hour before a meal.

There is another recipe for the preparation of therapeutic infusion. In this case, 15 g of grass will need to be mixed with 250 ml of boiled water and the mixture is infused for a couple of hours in a thermos. After that, pass the fluid through the filter. Such a drug is taken in 1 tbsp. 3-4 times a day for half an hour before eating.

For constipation

If constipation appears, you can take 2 tbsp. dried herbs, mix with a glass of boiled water and insist 30-40 minutes. After that, strain the mixture and drink the resulting amount during the day. Take each dose 20 minutes before meals. Treatment should last 3 weeks.

With diarrhea

Interestingly, motherwort is also suitable for the treatment of disorders. To do this, you need to take motherwort, nettle and mint. Measure all components in equal amounts, mix, 3 tbsp. the resulting collection pour 500 ml of boiling water. The glass of the resulting composition is divided into 3-4 doses. Store the infusion in the refrigerator for 2 days.

For the liver

Motherwort is also a healer of the liver, and it contains a lot of choline or vitamin B4. This component protects the body from the negative effects of alcohol and drugs, antibiotics and other medications, as well as various infections. Choline is able to restore liver tissue, improve its functioning, and prevent the appearance of stones.

To prepare an infusion that will help get rid of liver problems, you need about 3 tablespoons. motherwort and a glass of boiling water. In a glass dish, the raw materials must be poured with hot water, after which the container is tightly closed and covered with a warm cloth. The mixture is infused for an hour. After this, pass the liquid through a sieve and take 1 tbsp. 3 times a day before meals. The therapeutic effect is observed after a month of regular administration of the drug.

With cholecystitis

Motherwort is known to be a powerful anti-stress and sedative.A strong nervous strain can damage internal organs, and bile ducts can contract with stress. As a result, bile stagnates in the body and begins to be absorbed into the bloodstream, which can lead to the formation of gallstones. It is for this reason that with nerve stress and neurosis it is necessary to take motherwort in order to protect your nerves and internal organs.

The grass is characterized by a mild choleretic effect, therefore, cleans the ducts, stimulates the excretion of bile.

With cystitis

Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder. Such an ailment is the most common disease of the urinary system, which is also very unpleasant. Cystitis can occur in acute and chronic form. The first sign of the disease is frequent and painful urination. In this case, portions of urine are usually insufficient. So, a person drinks a lot of water, and walks on a small one very often and in very small quantities. The urge to urinate is usually quite strong and uncontrollable. Cystitis is accompanied by pain in the lower abdomen, in the bladder and perineum. In acute cystitis, there may be a discharge of blood in the urine.

Urine excreted in this case is cloudy due to the fact that bacteria and epithelial cells are present in it. Sometimes it even has red blood cells. The presence of leukocytes in such urine suggests that the inflammatory process has begun in the body. Often, patients with this pathology have an increase in body temperature, there are attacks of nausea and dizziness.

Herbal preparations in this case usually include several varieties of herbs. This is due to the fact that the components of the drug should have diuretic, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, analgesic and restorative qualities. For example, it is recommended to use a composition that includes equal proportions of motherwort, St. John's wort, tricolor violets and horsetail. 1 tbsp the resulting collection pour a cup of boiling water and insist on a steam bath for 10 minutes. After this, the mixture should be warm for half an hour. Take the product in a warm form a few glasses a day.

With prostatitis

Very often, specialists use motherwort to treat prostate diseases. Men after 45 years old face diseases of this organ. This leads to the fact that the prostate does not work as it should. As a result, impotence develops, the formation of seminal fluid and the synthesis of testosterone are reduced.

Since this herb enhances blood circulation in the pelvic organs and allows tissues to recover faster, the swelling of the gland is reduced, and the genital organ begins to function normally.

The grass can affect male potency, however, in order for the treatment to be effective, factors that lead to stress and self-doubt should be eliminated.

Since motherwort is a drug, consultation with a doctor is necessary before starting treatment. Pills and extract are in the pharmacy. And if you want, you can buy dry raw materials and use it to prepare drugs yourself at home.

If there is a fresh plant, you can get juice from it. In this case, it is better to use young shoots that were collected in May – June. In this case, the raw materials must be thoroughly washed, dried, and then passed through a meat grinder. Store the resulting squeeze in the refrigerator. Take the drug for 1 tsp. before meals three times a day.

To get rid of pain and other unpleasant sensations with prostatitis, you can prepare a decoction. In this case, motherwort can be mixed with St. John's wort. Both elements take 1 tbsp. Pour the resulting mixture with 2 cups of boiling water and cook for several minutes. Later, strain the liquid and drink like regular tea, 1-2 cups a day in the afternoon. To improve the taste, you can add cinnamon.

With varicose veins

Varicose veins are a pathology that develops due to insufficient blood circulation.There are many popular recipes that will help eliminate this disease. Most of these recipes are based on the use of medicinal plants. Thus, in order to prepare a healing collection, you will need birch buds, motherwort, calamus root, melilot, succession and coltsfoot. Measure all components in equal amounts, grind and mix. 2 tbsp collection pour in a thermos and pour 500 ml of boiling water. Insist the mass all night, and filter in the morning. Drink the finished medicine 75 ml 3 times a day.

Against cough

To get rid of cough, you need to take in equal parts motherwort, coltsfoot, mullein flowers, black elderberry, linden blossom, wheatgrass rhizomes and comfrey root. Grind and mix all substances thoroughly. From the resulting mass, measure 1 tsp. raw materials and pour it with a glass of boiling water. Next, insist a mass of 7-8 hours. Filtered infusion take 50 ml per day.

You can use another recipe for preparing the breast collection, which has a softening effect and facilitates expectoration. In this case, you need 1 part of motherwort grass and the same amount of violet roots, 2 parts of mullein flowers and anise seeds, 3 parts of licorice root, 4 parts of coltsfoot and 8 parts of marshmallow root. 1 tbsp brew the mixture in 2 cups boiling water and leave for 20 minutes. Take a solution of 50 ml every 3-4 hours.

From the nerves

With the appearance of nervous disorders and increased anxiety, the most effective way is the alcohol tincture of motherwort. For adults, a single dose is 50 drops. This will align the emotional background. The specified amount of medicine must be diluted in 100 ml of water. It is best to take the drug on an empty stomach or an hour after eating.

With hypertension

Another useful feature of motherwort is its ability to lower blood pressure values. In the presence of hypertension, 50 drops of alcoholic tinctures should be consumed 4 times a day. The value of such a drug is that it acts very quickly, so the grass is recommended for use even with a sharp increase in blood pressure.

With menopause

With menopause, the female body needs a good medication that will help cope with the unpleasant symptoms of menopause. Can be used for this motherwort infusion. To cook it, you need to brew 2 tsp. in a cup of boiling water and wait a quarter of an hour. Apply the composition three times a day for 4–5 sips. Such a plant helps to cope with the tides, improving the well-being of a woman.

With epilepsy

Due to the anticonvulsant properties, motherwort is effective in epileptic disease. If you pour 2 tsp. dried herbs with 2 cups of hot water and insist for several hours, you can get an effective remedy. The resulting infusion to drink 2 tbsp. With the regular use of such a composition, epilepsy attacks appear much less frequently, since motherwort favorably affects the nervous system.

For insomnia

Insomnia or insomnia can be treated with motherwort, depending on the cause of its occurrence. The most common cause is nervous exertion. Since the grass is endowed with a sedative effect, it will have a therapeutic effect, reduce cramping, stabilize blood pressure and normalize the heartbeat. At the same time, nervous tension decreases, the work of the heart normalizes. A lasting effect can be achieved after 3 weeks of regular use. To cure insomnia, you can use motherwort in the form of tea, decoction or tincture.

As for tea, here the concentration of the active substance is the smallest. To make such a drink, 1 tsp. herbs should be placed in a cup with boiling water and wait 10 minutes. Ready to take half a glass three times a day before meals.

To make tinctures, you will need to grind fresh or dried vegetable raw materials. After that, pour motherwort into dishes and pour vodka or alcohol. After 2 weeks of storage in a dark place, the medicine is ready for use.To get rid of the disease, motherwort in the form of tincture is also used 3 times a day before meals, 25-30 drops. These dosages are indicated for the treatment of an adult. Regarding the treatment of children and pregnant women, it is necessary to consult a specialist.

With tachycardia

In case of rhythm disturbances, heart failure, alcohol tincture will be useful. You will need to drink it 3 times a day on an empty stomach in the amount of 40-50 drops. After 2 weeks there will be a noticeable improvement. Long-term treatment in this way is not recommended. It is important to take breaks in therapy.

With a hangover

Motherwort is also effective for hangover. In this case, it is important to follow the instructions. First of all, you need to remember that a couple of hours before admission, you need to drink a sorbent, for example, activated carbon. This is necessary in order to avoid mixing drugs and alcohol and protect against unwanted effects.

If there is alcohol tincture, 40 drops should be dripped into warm boiled water. Multiplicity of reception is 3-4 times.

You can also use motherwort for brewing. Infusion of 3 tablespoons, mixed with a glass of boiling water, leave for 2 hours. Ready to take 1 tbsp. 3-4 times a day before meals.

It is necessary to take preparations based on this plant course for 3 weeks. This time will be enough for the necessary components to accumulate in the body. This will normalize the functioning of the nervous system, restore the functions of the cardiovascular system. In addition, this method of treatment will help reduce cravings for alcohol. Course treatment makes the hangover syndrome less pronounced.

With neuralgia

Various drugs made from such a medicinal plant are considered an effective method in the fight against neuralgia. Tinctures and decoctions based on motherwort can be bought at the pharmacy or prepared independently. The broth is prepared according to a very simple recipe. You need only 15 g of dried grass, pour 250 ml of boiling water and insist until the mass cools. Ready to drink 2 tbsp. before meals three times a day.

This tool can be used as a primary or secondary method of treatment. However, before using it, you must consult your doctor. The specialist will select the right treatment regimen and determine the necessary dose. This will allow you to recover faster.

From stress

With increased nervous excitability, neurosis, vegetovascular dystonia, neurasthenia, preparations from motherwort herb can be used as a sedative. It is best to use a fresh plant by squeezing the juice from it. Such a drink should be drunk three times a day. In this case, the dose is 30–40 drops mixed with water.

To prepare the infusion, 4 tbsp. pour raw materials into an enameled container, pour 200 ml of water, cover and simmer in a steam bath with regular stirring for a quarter of an hour. The mixture should cool at room temperature, then strain. The volume of infusion topped with boiled chilled water to 200 ml. Drink twice a day, one hour before a meal, 1/3 cup. Keep the prepared infusion in the refrigerator for no more than 2 days.

Types of healing compounds

On the basis of such a medicinal plant, several varieties of medicinal drinks that have therapeutic properties can be obtained. They differ among themselves in the degree of efficiency and complexity of manufacturing.

Infusion

Useful qualities of an aqueous motherwort infusion are manifested in hypertension and nervous excitement, as well as in digestive disorders. A valuable composition is being prepared as follows: 1 tbsp. pour dried herbs over a cup of boiling water, cover and leave for 60 minutes. Strain the composition before use.The volume and frequency of use of such a drug depends on the specific disease, but most often the infusion is taken in 3 divided doses, several sips half an hour before meals.

Tincture

It perfectly shows the properties of the plant in combination with alcohol. Ready tincture can be bought at the pharmacy or cooked at home. To prepare a mixture based on alcohol, you need 2 tbsp. grind the herbs until a powder is formed, pour 100 ml of medical alcohol and send to a dark place. Infusion usually takes 2 weeks.

Such a tool is great for treating insomnia and increased anxiety. In addition, the composition helps to get rid of the symptoms of VSD, relieves menopause, relieves tachycardia and shortness of breath.

It should be noted that the beneficial and harmful properties of alcohol tinctures depend on the amount and period of use. Thus, you can not use the medicine in large quantities, and the course of treatment should be no more than 10 days.

Decoction

If there are heart ailments, inflammatory processes and disturbances in the work of the National Assembly, a motherwort broth will be useful. To prepare such a composition, 0.5 l of hot water and 2 tablespoons are required. chopped motherwort insist 30 minutes. After this, pour the mixture into an enameled pan and bring to a boil over low heat. Filter the cooled solution and drink a few sips before bedtime. Since the broth is concentrated, large dosages can harm the body.

Tea

Tea is the same water infusion, only it is prepared no more than 15 minutes. It can be used to treat the same diseases - sleep disorders, irritability, nervousness, etc. The duration of treatment depends on the nature of the disease and the positive results of therapy. On a mug of boiling water you will need 2 tbsp. medicinal plant materials. Drink filtered tea in small sips. It is enough to take up to 3 cups of tea per day. The course of therapy is from 2 to 4 weeks, which is determined by the doctor.

Juice

The easiest to prepare and effective remedy for motherwort is fresh juice. It can be used for heart rhythm disturbances, problems with blood vessels and neurosis. It is prepared very easily. Grind fresh raw materials, that is, leaves and stems in a meat grinder or using a blender, and then place them on a tight gauze, which helps squeeze out liquid juice from the pulp.

For internal use, you should drink 1 tsp daily. in three doses. The general course of treatment is no more than 3 weeks. Motherwort juice can also be used externally to treat wounds and burns. The healing properties of the plant will help accelerate tissue regeneration.

Butter

Butter from motherwort herb is extracted by extraction of raw materials with vegetable oil. The concentration in this case is 1:10. The result is a ready-to-use product. Such a drug is effective for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, has a sedative, hypotensive effect, has an antispasmodic and diuretic effect. The composition allows you to regulate the menstrual cycle and restore the function of the digestive tract.

Essential oil is considered to be motherwort oil with increased nervous excitability, neurosis associated with menopause in women, and insomnia.

Outwardly, oil is used to heal wounds, as it is characterized by an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.

It is also possible to add such a tool to your daily diet, using oil for dressing salads and other dishes. Most often, it is recommended to include such a component in food intended for evening use. This will ensure a sound and restful sleep.

Application in cosmetology

The effect of motherwort on the human body is manifested not only in the recipes of traditional medicine, intended for the treatment of various diseases. Grass is also widely used in home cosmetology. Motherwort extract is included in various creams, masks and lotions intended for oily skin type, as the culture is characterized by a drying effect. Natural shampoos are also made on the basis of this product. They are suitable for reducing oily hair, in addition, improve the condition of the dermis of the head and stimulate the growth of curls.

You can use herbs in various beauty recipes. For example, to get rid of acne and reduce skin irritation, you can use a healing broth for washing. The powder from such a healing plant can be added to various masks.

The baths in which this medicinal plant is added have a calming and strengthening property. In this case, 1 liter of infusion or 10 ml of the extract, which is sold in a pharmacy, is enough to add 1 bath of hot water. Take such a bath for no more than 20 minutes, and this is best done before bedtime.

Contraindications

The benefits and harms of medicinal plant materials per person depend on the dosage and duration of consumption. If you take drugs based on motherwort for a long period without a break, side effects may occur. They are manifested by a decrease in heart rate and hypotension.

A single overdose can lead to nausea and vomiting, and also cause drowsiness. Before using medicinal formulations, make sure that there is no allergic reaction to motherwort.

As for contraindications, you should not use the plant with low blood pressure, gastritis and ulcers, which occur in acute form, low heart rate, allergies, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis. With caution, you need to take medicinal formulations based on motherwort to people who spend a lot of time behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. So, the plant will lead to severe drowsiness, which can cause an accident.

It should also be noted that motherwort is able to provoke heavy uterine bleeding. For this reason, the use of drugs based on this herb is contraindicated for pregnant women. The product is also dangerous for women who have recently had an abortion.

Can animals be given motherwort in tablets

Cats and dogs are quite emotional animals that also need sedatives. But in this case, pet owners should understand that medicines for humans and animals have different compositions, so you can’t follow the instructions of the classic drug to cure your pet. This even applies to such a seemingly harmless drug as motherwort. If used improperly, it can do more harm than good.

Veterinarians believe that four-legged friends of a person also need sedatives, however, you should not use a pharmacy product for this. Products intended for animals can only be found in a specialized veterinary pharmacy.

The tablets are convenient to use, since they do not need to be diluted, brewed, moreover, vitamins are present in their composition that only enhance the therapeutic effect. The process can be complicated only by the fact that the pet can hide, be aggressive, just not to swallow the pill. This will cause additional stress. You can mask the drug in your favorite pet treat. It can be meat, minced meat or something else. The dosage for a specific animal can only be prescribed by a veterinarian, since their structure is different from the human one, in addition, each pet has a certain weight.

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