Mother-and-stepmother has been known since ancient times as a plant with many healing properties.
It was used in folk and in official medicine for the treatment of external and internal diseases.
Many recipes were made by ancient Roman healers. It is no less popular in our time.
On the shelves of pharmacies are presented the collections and preparations in the compositionwhich includes the mother-and-stepmother. What can be prepared at home with medicines from it, we will discuss below.
Biological description of the plant
Mother-and-stepmother( family Compositae) is a perennial herbaceous plant.
It has a creeping rhizome, fluffy stems, covered with pink scales, leave from it.
Decorate their baskets of bright yellow flowers.
The Latin name is Tussilago farfara L., which translates as "eliminating cough".
The Russian name is explained by the special structure of the leaves of the plant - the lower side is soft( "mother"), and the upper one - smooth and cold( "stepmother").
They are rounded, with jagged edges, dark green, up to 20 cm in diameter.
Grows everywhere - along ravines, embankments, banks of rivers;prefers illuminated places. The first flowers appear, in March - April, then the leaves break through.
Chemical composition of
The leaves and flowers differ slightly in the set of elements:
| Parts of the plant | Contains |
| substances | leaves Rutin, tusselagin, saponins, organic acids, mucus, tannins, carotenoids, essential oil, glycosides, inulin, tannin. |
| Flowers | Tannins, Faradiol, Arnidiol, Phytosterol, Taraxacin, Triterpene Alcohols, Complex Carbohydrates, Vitamin C |
Such a rich composition explains the useful properties and wide application of the mother-and-stepmother.
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Therapeutic properties and indications for use of
This herb, as part of preparations and home remedies, has a complex therapeutic effect:
- is an emollient( similar to the buckthorn bark or castor oil, instructions for use here) and expectorant;
- is enveloping;
- disinfectant and anti-inflammatory;
- astringent;
- diaphoretic.
Mucus covers the airways, which prevents their irritation;saponins and organic acids dilute dry detachable and facilitate expectoration.
Tannins suppress the development of pathogenic bacteria and promote the rapid healing of tissues. Essential oils are toned, glycosides normalize the work of the heart.
Mother-and-stepmother is prescribed for a number of diseases for external and internal use as an auxiliary. Main indications:
- "dry" and "wet" cough;
- sore throat, tuberculosis, bronchitis, influenza, pleurisy;
- toothache, stomatitis, gingivitis;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, bladder, kidneys( about the benefits of cranberry leaves is written in this article);
- skin diseases, purulent infections, burns and wounds;
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hair loss and dandruff; - mastitis;
- heart diseases, hypertensive disorders, atherosclerosis;
- Nervous disorders and epilepsy( for treating it you can use a medicinal melon);
- increased fatigue and decreased immunity;
- allergy;
- malaria.
Harm and contraindications
If you do not follow the recommended dosage and disregard the restrictions on the use of coltsfoot, you can, instead of benefit, significantly harm your body.
It is necessary to use only high-quality raw materials for the preparation of home remedies, and when purchasing ready-made products, check the expiry date.
There are also data on the carcinogenic effect of the alkaloids, so in some countries the mother-and-stepmother is not on sale. It can not be taken:
- Pregnant and lactating women can disrupt the development of the fetus or provoke a miscarriage.
- To women suffering from a delay in the menstrual cycle.
- People with liver disease( cirrhosis, hepatitis).The alkaloids contained in the plant destroy its cells.
- For children under 2 years old.
- With the simultaneous administration of antipyretics, certain dietary supplements and vitamins.
- In the case of individual plant intolerance.
Consult your doctor before adding mother-and-stepmother to your medications, because you may not be aware of your contraindications.
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Side effects of
They may appear as:
- nausea and vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- abdominal pain and bowel disorders;
- temperature increase.
In these cases, immediately stop the use of mother-and-stepmother!
Ways of using the mother-and-stepmother
All the above-ground parts of this herb have medicinal properties. Earlier, roots were used for treatment, but now this is not practiced.
Yellow baskets of inflorescences are harvested in early spring, leaves - in the first months of summer. It is necessary to collect strong undamaged parts of the plant and only in clear weather.
Dry raw materials in the open air or in a special oven at a temperature of 50 - 60 ° C, so all the useful substances remain.
They are then separated, as the flowers are stored for 2 years and the leaves are kept for 3.
Store in a closed container or linen bags.
On the basis of the herbal collection are prepared: infusions, tinctures, decoctions, teas, fresh gruel and juice, therapeutic "cigarettes", powder, tablets, medicines and syrups.
Folk recipes
Decoction of leaves
- collection of leaves of coltsfoot - 1 tsp;Boiling water for
- - 1 glass.
Raw the brew in enameled dishes, close the lid. Place on a water bath or a weak fire, heat for 15 minutes, stirring constantly.
Take 1/3 cup, 3 times daily before meals. Duration - 2 days. A decoction for inflammation of the throat and lungs, bronchitis.
This is an effective expectorant, facilitates the softening and spitting of phlegm.
Also it is prescribed for inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and heart diseases, dosage - 1 tbsp.spoon 6 times a day, before eating.
Outer - for strengthening hair( rinsing) and treating wounds( rinsing and compresses).
Water infusion
- dried flowers - 20 g;
- boiling water - 1 liter.
Fill the baskets and leave to stand for 1 hour.
Strain infusion take 100 ml 3 times a day for stomach diseases.
It normalizes the acidity of the stomach( about the treatment of gastritis folk remedies are written here), soothes the irritated mucosa and promotes its healing.
External it is used to rinse the throat. Widely used in the treatment of laryngitis in children by folk remedies.
Healing "cigarettes"
- powder from the leaves of the plant-2 tsp;
- tissue paper.
Make a tube and fill it with grass, then smoke like a cigarette. You can sprinkle the powder over a hot frying pan and inhale the rising smoke.
The product helps with a suffocating cough.
Fresh juice of the plant
For its production use young leaves, which are doused with boiling water and scrolled in a meat grinder.
Squash squeeze and add an equal amount of water, heat, boil for 2 minutes. Take 1 tbsp.spoon, three times a day( after eating).
Juice is useful for beriberi. To get rid of a cold, 2 to 3 drops are buried in the nose.
Vodka tincture
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raw from dried flowers of the plant; - vodka.
Take the components in equal volume, mix in a glass bottle. They put him in a dark place for a week.
Dosage is 30 to 40 drops, once a day. Tincture stimulates metabolism, strengthens immunity.
Useful advice
Despite the medicinal composition, the mother-and-stepmother is used only as an additional treatment.
In order not to make a mistake with the dosage and not to harm yourself, consult your doctor.,
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