Motherwort is a perennial or biennial plant of the family.
Several of its species belong to valuable medicinal plants and are used in medical practice.
This motherwort and motherwort puffy hairy or five-lobed.
In people, the plant is called a "core" or "heart grass".
- chemical composition
- Useful properties
- use of traditional medicine
- Recipes for home use
- With increased pressure
- soothing tea
- In diseases
- pancreatic When enlarged thyroid gland
- collection plants
- To contraindicated
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height of adult plantsvaries from 30 centimeters to 2 meters.
The root has a rod system, the stem is erect, in rare cases it branches.
The lower leaves are palpated, with a length of up to 15 centimeters.
The top leaves can be solid. Motherwort blooms from June to September.
Its flowers are of a pink hue. They are small in size, located in the axils of the leaves.
The plant can be found in the Middle East, in Europe and Central Asia. In Russia, the motherwort grows in the North Caucasus and Western Siberia.
Grass prefers to settle in the steppes, along dry bends of rivers, in meadows, abandoned glades.
Often, the motherwort grows in landfills, wastelands, quarries. Usually he chooses nitrogenous or clay-sandy soil.
Chemical Composition
Healing properties of the motherwort are explained by the valuable elements that make up the plant. Motherwort includes the following substances:
- alkaloids - compounds that help to relieve spasms. They have a sedative effect,
- flavonoids are special substances that strengthen vessels and relieve swelling,
- tannins - elements that eliminate inflammation, have astringent properties,
- carotene - an antioxidant agent,
- saponins - elements that possess bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties;
- rutin is vitamin P, which strengthens the immune system. It slows down the heart rate, reduces blood pressure. A good diuretic;
- glycosides - compounds that contribute to the fight against arrhythmia, activate the tone of the heart muscle;
- essential oils.
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Thanks to these elements motherwort has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and soothing effect.
Useful properties of
The effect of plants on the body is similar to that of valerian and lily of the valley. But the strength of the motherwort greatly exceeds the strength of these herbs.
Motherwort is one of the first plants used for cardiovascular diseases.
It helps:
- for heart pain and heart palpitations,
- heart muscle defects ,
- cardiosclerosis,
- improves the functioning of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems .
It is used in many European countries( England, Czech Republic, Romania).In the United States tincture of motherwort enters almost every home medicine chest.
Preparations from motherwort have a positive effect on the nervous system. They are prescribed with increased nervousness, insomnia, excessive excitability, depression, neurasthenia.
Motherwort improves the walls of the vessels and fights with high blood pressure.
Gradually brings it back to normal.
Medicinal plant is indispensable in diseases of the digestive system.
Motherwort helps with inflammation of the intestines, stomach disorders, pancreatic diseases.
The motherwort tincture is recommended for the use of during the menopausal period , with dysmenorrhea or lean menstruation.
The plant contributes to the fight against certain diseases of the thyroid gland( enlargement of the thyroid gland, goiter).
Motherwort can be used externally. He heals large wounds and burns.
Application in folk medicine
The plant is used in the form of alcohol tincture, water infusion, liquid extract or tea. Each tool has its advantages.
Water infusion is prepared in the following way:
- pour two large spoons of dry grass with half a liter of boiling water,
- leave the infusion for two hours,
- strain.
Dosage of : half a cup three to four times a day.
This remedy perfectly copes:
- with insomnia,
- nervous excitability,
- heart diseases.
For preparation of motherwort tincture( instruction for children read here) take:
- alcohol 76% and dry raw materials.
Proportions 5 to 1( for one spoon of motherwort five spoons of alcohol).
Insist in a dark place for at least two weeks. Do not forget to shake the solution.
The dosage of depends on the disease. Usually, take 30 - 40 drops of tincture 3 - 4 times a day.
Drug should be diluted with water .
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tea is a water infusion, but its infusion time is much less.
Two tablespoons of raw material are taken with a glass of boiling water.
The tea should be left for 10 - 15 minutes under the lid.
This portion should be divided into 3 - 4 receptions, to drink during the day in small sips.
The course of treatment of is from 2 to 4 weeks.
Liquid extract of herbaceous motherwort developed in one of the Moscow Research Institute. For its preparation, it is necessary:
- repeatedly insist fresh portions of motherwort in alcohol( 70%).
The drug reduces pressure, normalizes the rhythm of the heartbeats, soothes the nervous system.
Dosage of : 15 - 25 drops up to 4 times a day.
Recipes for home use
With increased pressure
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Prepare 15 grams of dry raw material. - Pour 250 milliliters of boiling water.
- Leave the infusion for 2 hours.
- Filter and take 15 milliliters 3 times a day.
It is necessary to use infusion for half an hour before a meal.
Soothing tea
Take the herbs:
- Leonurus,
- yarrow( medicinal properties of the herb),
- St. John's wort( about the beneficial properties written here),
- chemist's daisy( how to take during pregnancy read on this page),
- peppermint leaves.
All of them are taken in the same proportions .
Mix the collection, brew 1 tablespoon of the mixture with a glass of boiling water.
Leave the tea for half an hour. Drink twice a day for half a cup before meals.
The course of treatment is 10 days.
For pancreatic diseases
Prepare the same parts of the motherwort, St. John's wort and mint, then:
- mix the herbs,
- take 2 tablespoons of the collection,
- brew two cups of boiling water. Insist in the thermos for a couple of hours. Take infusion in a warm form.
Dosage of : one quarter of a glass three times a day.
With an enlarged thyroid gland
The following collection can help cure the patient's thyroid gland:
- Take one piece of motherwort,
- peppermint,
- of valerian roots,
- of a green walnut,
- two pieces of hawthorn fruit.
All mix and grind.
One tablespoon of the collection is poured into a glass of boiling water.
Insist half an hour, filter.
Dosage of : half a cup twice a day.
Take for half an hour before meals.
The course of treatment is month, then take a break in ten days and again repeat the treatment.Collection of a plant
Motherwort harvested during flowering. For medicinal purposes, only the upper part of the plant is used.
When harvesting raw materials it is necessary to cut off the top about 40 centimeters high.
The thickness of the stem should be at least 5 millimeters.
Cut plants should be spread on a flat surface, in a well-ventilated, but darkened place.
Motherwort must be periodically turned over.
The plant should be stored in dry containers. Shelf life is up to 3 years. In case of urgent need, the ready-made herb of the motherwort can be purchased at any pharmacy.
To whom is contraindicated
Despite the positive effects, the motherwort, like any medicinal herb, has its limitations in the application.
Motherwort can not be taken in the following cases:
- pregnancy - the plant stimulates uterine contraction, can cause miscarriage or premature birth. For the same reason, motherwort can not be taken for the first time after an abortion( can cause bleeding);
- individual intolerance - motherwort causes allergic reactions, before regular use it is worth making sure that you are not allergic to this plant;
- decreased blood pressure( arterial hypotension);
- bradycardia;
- gastric ulcer, erosive gastritis
- motherwort causes drowsiness, so it is not recommended for people whose work is associated with high concentration of attention;
- for thrombophlebitis and thrombosis take motherwort is under the guidance of a doctor,
- children under 12 years.
In case of an overdose, nausea, vomiting, feces with an admixture of blood, and painful sensations throughout the body are possible.
Motherwort is a medicinal plant that helps to cope with a number of diseases.
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This herb is "number one" for diseases of the heart and nervous system.
Motherwort lowers blood pressure, promotes the treatment of diseases of the esophagus, intestines and thyroid gland.
Helps during menopause and with poor menstruation.
Despite the positive properties, the motherwort has contraindications for use. Before its use, it is advisable to consult a doctor.We offer to see video of the herbalist how and when to collect motherwort and how to prepare medicines from it.