1) Field horsetail (Equisetum arvense L.)
perennial herbaceous plant with a very developed rhizome. It grows like a weed in fields, especially on clay soils, in meadows, along river banks, in sparse forests.
Collect the aerial part - green summer shoots - in June - August. Dry in attics with good ventilation.
The drug is used as a diuretic for heart and other diseases accompanied by congestion.
2) Spring primrose (Primula veris L.)
Perennial herbaceous plant. Blooms in early spring. Grows in forests, among bushes, on slopes.
Collect leaves at the beginning of flowering, when they contain the largest number vitamins, and immediately dried. The roots are dug up in autumn or early spring, dried in the attic or in the open air.
Tinctures from the leaves are used for beriberi, a decoction of the roots - as an expectorant.
3) Common hop (Humusuls lupulus L.)
Perennial herbaceous vine. It grows in damp places, along the banks of rivers, on the edges, among shrubs, sometimes in forests.
Harvest inflorescences ("cones") of hops in August - early September. Dry immediately - in the air or in attics. The infusion is used for neurosis, insomnia, gastritis, cystitis.
4) Lovage medicinal (Levisticum officinale Koch)
It also refers to perennial herbaceous plants with a straight cylindrical branched stem up to 2 m high. It grows mainly in Ukraine, cultivated as a medicinal, ornamental and spicy plant.
All parts of the plant smell good. Collected in September-October. The decoction is used for dropsy, nervous and heart diseases.
5) Common Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Mill)
Basically a biennial, sometimes perennial herbaceous plant, up to 2 m high. Distributed in the Crimea, the Caucasus and Central Asia, cultivated in Ukraine; runs wild in the Crimea.
Fennel fruits are harvested at the beginning of ripening, when they acquire a greenish-yellow color. Dry in the shade with good ventilation. The decoction is used as an appetite stimulant and digestive aid. Used in Food Industry and in perfumery.
6) Common juniper (Juniperus communis L.)
Shrub or low tree. Grows in pine forests, on the edges. Juniper cones are harvested in autumn (September - October), shaking them from the bush onto the litter.
Air dry or in attics. The drugs are used as a diuretic. Used in the food industry.
7) Common barberry (Berberis vulgaris L.)
Grows among bushes, on edges, in lowlands and foothills. The roots are harvested in early spring or late autumn (October). Collect no more than ¼ of the plant's root system further from the root. Dry in attics or under sheds.
The bark is harvested during the period of sap flow, the leaves - after flowering. The drugs are used as cholagogue, as well as bleeding associated with inflammatory processes. An infusion of the leaves is used as a hemostatic agent.
8) Common Heather (Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hill)
Evergreen, branched shrub, 30-70 cm high. It grows on poor soils, in forests, damp places, in the mountains, on the edges, mountain pastures. Found in Russia and Ukraine.
Collect the aerial part (grass) during the flowering period (July - September). Dry in the shade in the air, in the attic, indoors, laying out thin layer. A decoction or infusion is used for cholelithiasis, colds, rheumatism, gout, and as a diuretic and diaphoretic.
9) Angelica officinalis ( Archangelica officinalis(Moench.) Hoffm.)
It is a herbaceous biennial plant up to 2 m high. Grows in marshes, along river banks. Cultivated as a medicinal and spice plant.
Collect the root in spring and autumn. Dry in attics, indoors. The infusion is used as a diuretic and carminative, as well as to enhance intestinal motility.
10) Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca L.)
Perennial herbaceous plants, up to 1 m high. Grow in weedy places. Distributed in forest-steppe and steppe regions.
Harvest motherwort herb (tops of stems) during flowering. Dry in attics. The drugs are used as a cardiac sedative.
11) European hoof (Asarum europaeum L.)
A perennial herbaceous plant, overwintering with green leaves resembling the print of a horse's hoof. Grows in deciduous and mixed forests.
The rhizome (with roots) and leaves are harvested in spring (April - May). An infusion of herbs is used for cardiovascular diseases to normalize blood circulation.
12) White mistletoe (Viscum album L.) (damn pomelo)
Collect leaves and annual shoots in autumn and winter. Dry indoors or in an oven at a low temperature. The drugs are used as a means of reducing blood pressure(for atherosclerosis with high blood pressure and related events).
13) Purple foxglove (Digitalis purpurea L.)
Biennial plants with stem height up to 1.2 meters. Leaves are collected from plants of the second year of life, sometimes rosette leaves of the first year (from July to autumn).
Dry immediately after collection indoors at a temperature of 40-60 degrees. The drugs are used as a tonic and regulating the activity of the heart and blood vessels, with chronic insufficiency and other heart diseases.
14) Ephedra two-spike, conifer (Ephedra distachya L.) (ephedra, Kuzmicheva grass)
Shrub with yellow-greenish finely ribbed branches. Outwardly similar to horsetail. It grows on rocky places, sands, especially on seaside and steppe slopes. Ephedra is widespread in the forest-steppe and steppe parts of Ukraine.
Collect thin branches, called "grass", in August-September. Dry indoors or in the air. The drugs are used as tonic nervous and cardiovascular system, at bronchial asthma, shock, bleeding.
15) Ruta odorous (Ruta hortensis Mill.)
perennial shrub with very strong smell. Lives in the wild in the Crimea.
Only the upper parts of the stems are harvested from the rue during flowering. Drying is done in the shade or in attics. The drugs are used as a stimulant, antiseptic, antispasmodic.
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As mentioned, this is only a mini idea of medicinal herbs. Posts are being prepared that will tell you the useful and medicinal properties of each plant, how to use it, in what doses and for what diseases.
See you in new posts. Good luck, happiness and health to you.
As practice shows, we do not always know how to competently and fully use the gifts of mother nature, which generously provided us with natural medicines, with the help of which our ancestors treated many diseases. It's time to remember the healing properties of herbs and plants, their role in medicine, the rules of admission, harm and benefits.
Medicinal plants in medicine
The healing properties of plants have been used by all peoples of the world for thousands of years. It was with their help that people treated many diseases, turning to nature, to its gifts. Today in the world there are about 12,000 medicinal plants, which have healing properties and are used in both traditional and traditional medicine. In this case, often medicinal plants are perfectly combined with other types of treatment.But medicinal plants are used not only in therapeutic, but also in preventive purposes, for example, to cleanse the body. It is regular cleansing that is one of the secrets of people who, even in old age, can boast of excellent physical and mental health.
Of course, medicines from plants do not have a pronounced pharmacological activity, since they act on the body slowly, but in some cases it is the plants that are more effective than their synthetic "brothers". Thus, among the 3,000 drugs that are used by modern medicine, about 35-40 percent are produced from medicinal plants, and the number of herbal preparations is increasing every year.
However, it is important to remember that only a doctor can make a diagnosis and prescribe a medicinal plant, while self-medication may not lead to the desired result (in best case) or make you feel worse (in the worst case).
What is the secret of the effectiveness of herbal medicines?
The fact is that plants are a biogenetically formed complex consisting of active substances and other (secondary) elements, including:
- metabolites,
- proteins,
- various essential oils
- chlorophyll,
- trace elements,
- different groups,
- inorganic salts.
Therefore, it is not surprising that scientific medicine, considering folk methods treatment of imperfect and archaic, nevertheless resorts to the help of medicinal plants that have proven their effectiveness and usefulness during their existence. And this is not surprising, because medicinal herbs and plants do not have any chemical additives, since nature itself endowed them with useful properties, creating a kind of safe "natural pills".
Moreover, modern science not only studies and carefully checks the experience of traditional medicine, but also replenishes the arsenal of therapeutic agents.
Medicinal plants and their uses
When deciding to resort to the help of medicinal plants, it is necessary to take into account the important fact that among plants there are a large number of potent and poisonous species. Therefore, it is better to purchase herbs and fees in pharmacies.
In addition, you can collect medicinal plants yourself (for this you need to be well versed in plants and herbs, since they are often similar in appearance, but have various properties) or purchased from experienced herbalists.
From medicinal plants are made:
- infusions,
- decoctions,
- tinctures,
- powders,
- ointments,
- extracts,
- syrups.
infusions
Infusions are perfectly absorbed, have a quick, and, most importantly, strong effect. For the preparation of infusions use:- cold method - the crushed plant (or collection) is poured with cold boiled water, infused for 5 - 8 hours, after which the mixture is filtered through gauze,
- hot way- the crushed plant (or collection) is poured with boiling water and put on fire for 20 minutes, while it is important not to bring the water to a boil, then the infusion is squeezed through gauze.
Decoctions
Decoctions are absorbed by the body somewhat more slowly than infusions, but they last longer. It should be borne in mind that certain substances may volatilize or break down during the boiling process. In addition, the composition of decoctions often includes a lot of foreign substances that weaken the action of the main medicinal substances, as a result of which such a method of treatment can negatively affect the body.To prepare a decoction, it is necessary to pour the crushed plant with water and bring to a boil, then strain and bring to the desired volume by adding boiled water. Both decoctions and infusions are stored for no more than one or two days.
Tinctures
Tinctures are prepared using alcohol, due to which they have a strong effect, and therefore the medicine should be taken in small doses (no more than 20 drops, and in some cases no more than two drops, diluted in several tablespoons of cold boiled water). Plants are infused mainly for 10 days (sometimes several months). The tincture is stored in a glass sealed container. The shelf life is several years, while the medicine does not lose its healing properties.Powders
Used for both indoor and outdoor use. For cooking, dry plants and herbs are used, which are ground in a mortar or ground with a coffee grinder. The powder is stored in a tightly closed container.Ointments
Usually used for compresses. The ointment is prepared by grinding fresh or dry plants, which are mixed with an astringent.Astringents:
- petrolatum,
- lanolin,
- unsalted pork fat,
- fresh butter or vegetable oil.
extracts
They are concentrated dosage form extracted from biologically active substances contained in herbal medicinal materials.syrups
These are medicines, in the preparation of which concentrated plant juice and sugar are used. The syrup can be diluted with various preservatives that are approved for medical use.Properties of medicinal plants
The medicinal properties of medicinal plants used in scientific and traditional medicine are due to the presence of biologically active substances in them, namely:
- alkaloids,
- glycosides,
- coumarins and furocoumarins,
- essential oils,
- resin,
- tannins,
- vitamins.
alkaloids
To date, medicinal preparations, which include alkaloids, are given one of the most significant places in the management system of many physiological processes observed in the body of not only a sick person, but also a healthy person.The most used alkaloids:
- strychnine,
- brucine,
- caffeine,
- morphine,
- nicotine,
- quinine,
- atropine.
- pilocarpus,
- belladonna,
- periwinkle pink,
- securinega subshrub,
- ephedra,
- egg-pod.
Glycosides
The most used glycosides:1. cardiac glycosides:
- digitalis,
- lily of the valley,
- Adonis.
2. Anthraglycosides:
- buckthorn,
- rhubarb,
- cassia,
- aloe.
3.
Saponins.
Render following impacts on the body:
- expectorant: istod roots, cyanosis and primrose roots,
- diuretic: kidney tea herb,
- choleretic: St. John's wort.
- lower blood pressure,
- induce vomiting,
- have a diaphoretic effect.
- sagebrush,
- gentian,
- dandelion,
- centaury.
- increase appetite,
- increase the peristalsis of the stomach,
- improve digestion,
- increase selection gastric juice.
- hawthorn,
- chokeberry,
- liquorice root,
- tansy,
- buckwheat.
- P-vitamin activity,
- bactericidal action,
- choleretic action,
- removal of radioactive materials.
Coumarins and Furocoumarins
Coumarins are predominantly found in the following plant families:- umbrella,
- legumes,
- rue.
- vasodilator,
- antispasmodic,
- antitumor,
- photosensitizing.
Essential oils
This is a group of fragrant and easily volatile substances that are found mainly in flowers, leaves, and also fruits of plants.The most common essential oils:
- mint,
- valerian,
- thyme,
- eucalyptus,
- oregano,
- Melissa,
- juniper,
- wormwood,
- sage.
- anti-inflammatory,
- antimicrobial,
- antiviral,
- antihelminthic,
- soothing,
- stimulating
- painkiller,
- vasodilator,
- expectorant.
resins
Thick liquid with a characteristic aroma, which in its chemical composition is close to essential oils. A resin that does not harden for a long time is called a balm.Plants from which resins are obtained:
- rhubarb,
- pine,
- Birch,
- sandarac,
- gopher,
- myrrh.
- bactericidal,
- antiseptic,
- wound healing,
- laxative.
Tannins
This group was named for its unique ability to tan leather.Plants with tannic properties include:
- Birch,
- bird cherry,
- hypericum,
- Oak bark,
- sagebrush,
- rhubarb,
- tansy.
- astringent,
- bactericidal,
- anti-inflammatory,
- hemostatic,
- anti-inflammatory.
vitamins
Vitamins are assigned a primary role in the process of metabolism, assimilation and use of the main nutrients which are proteins, fats, carbohydrates. Lack of vitamins leads to disruption of the functioning of organs and systems, as well as to a decrease in efficiency. It should be noted that the medicinal properties of plants are most often associated with the presence of a whole complex of substances in them.Reception of medicinal plants
Taking medication plant origin, you must follow the rules below.
1.
Before taking herbs, you should without fail consult with a doctor who will select the required dose and develop a regimen for taking the drug.
2.
Strong herbal preparations are taken for 7 to 20 days, then a ten-day break is made, after which the course of treatment is resumed.
3. Medicinal herbal preparations that do not differ strong action allowed to take no more than two months.
4. Remember that the dosage indicated in the prescription is designed for taking the drug by an adult, therefore, when taking the medicine for children, adolescents and sick people, it is necessary to reduce the dose, adhering to the recommendations of a specialist.
5. In the absence of clear instructions in the recipe regarding the use of the drug, it is recommended to take it half an hour before a meal.
6. Strictly observe the duration of taking a medicinal plant, as certain toxic plants can provoke the following reactions:
- allergic,
- temporary impotence,
- weakness,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- diarrhea
- dizziness.
8. In the process of using medicinal plants, it is forbidden to use alcoholic drinks and fatty foods.
9. It is undesirable to take long breaks in treatment, as this may lead to the need to repeat the entire course.
10. Raw materials should be stored in a dry, and, most importantly, clean place, and for storage it is necessary to use closed containers into which dust cannot enter. Contact of the medicinal plant with animals, which are often carriers of dangerous diseases, should also be excluded.
11. Infusions and decoctions must be prepared daily, as they deteriorate very quickly, especially in the summer.
12. Plants used in medicinal purposes must be carefully monitored. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase them in pharmacies or in special drug stores.
Important! Sometimes the use of medicinal plants can provoke a deterioration in the condition (especially in the first days of taking the drug, infusion or decoction). You should not be afraid of such manifestations, because in this way there is an activation immune mechanism. But if no improvement is observed after 3-4 days, it is better to stop taking the drug or replace it with another (similar) one.
The benefits of medicinal plants
The benefits of medicinal plants are undeniable:- low toxicity
- the possibility of long-term use,
- the complexity of the impact,
- no significant side effects
- easy absorption by the human body,
- bioavailability,
- infrequent cases of intolerance,
- wide range actions,
- a high degree of activity against strains of microorganisms, as well as viruses that have managed to acquire resistance to various synthetic drugs, including antibiotics, during their existence.
- chronic diseases,
- relapsing diseases,
- pathology of the gastrointestinal tract,
- pathology urinary tract,
- respiratory pathology,
- skin problems
- functional disorders neuroendocrine system.
Harm of medicinal plants
The plant can not only heal, but also harm health, which must be remembered when taking any medicinal plant. Therefore, it is extremely important to strictly follow the doctor's recommendations regarding the dosage, method and time of taking the drug.
Self-medication can provoke poisoning even by non-poisonous plants.
Yes, long-term use sweet clover
can cause:
- dizziness,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- migraine,
- drowsiness,
- violation of the liver,
- disruption of the CNS.
- narrowing of blood vessels,
- increase in blood pressure.
- increased blood clotting,
- hypertension,
- atherosclerosis,
- bleeding.
The following medicinal plants that have an abortive effect are contraindicated for pregnant women:
- aralia,
- aloe,
- Highlander,
- elecampane,
- barberry,
- oregano,
- nettle,
- buckthorn,
- crocus,
- wormwood,
- celandine,
- licorice,
- thyme,
- juniper,
- bearberry,
- yarrow,
- sage.
Poisonous medicinal plants
There are a fairly large number of poisonous plants, an overdose of which can lead to a deterioration in well-being and even death.I must say that the toxic properties of many medicinal plants do not disappear anywhere during drying or heat treatment. Many of the poisons present in plants have no taste or smell, making them particularly insidious and dangerous.
Particularly poisonous plants, the intake of which should be carried out strictly according to the doctor's prescription and in the dose established by him:
- hypericum,
- buckthorn bark,
- fern Male,
- yarrow,
- sagebrush,
- belladonna,
- tansy,
- rhubarb,
- rhododendron,
- horsetail,
- licorice,
- bearberry,
- physalis,
- hellebore,
- henbane,
- common bird cherry.
Popular medicinal plants
Aloe vera
This plant has a truly unique medicinal properties:- moisturizes the skin
- smoothes wrinkles
- eliminates sunburn,
- heals cuts and scrapes
- relieves inflammation, providing a calming effect,
- reduces itching and burning,
- relieves swelling.
Burdock
With the help of a large burdock, you can get rid of:- boil,
- rashes
- bruise,
- burn,
- acne,
- ringworm,
- traces of insect bites.
Marigold
modern medicine resorts to the help of marigolds in the treatment of:- bites,
- sprains varying degrees,
- eye pain,
- varicose veins veins.
Chamomile
Preparations, the main element of which is chamomile, in the following way affect the body:- increase secretory work digestive glands,
- stimulate the process of bile secretion,
- increase appetite,
- relieve spasms localized in the organs abdominal cavity,
- reduce gas formation in the intestines,
- relieve pain
- eliminate inflammation,
- govern menstrual cycle,
- relieve itching,
- increase perspiration.
echinacea
This culture has the following properties:- anti-inflammatory,
- antifungal,
- antiviral,
- antiallergic,
- antirheumatic,
- immunomodulatory.
- cold,
- flu,
- otitis,
- disease Bladder,
- mononucleosis,
- blood poisoning,
- liver disease,
- chronic inflammatory processes,
- diabetes,
- eczema,
- herpes,
- hives,
- burns,
- insect and snake bites.
Peppermint
This plant is rich in the following elements:- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- manganese.
- reduces symptoms such as "irritable bowel",
- eliminates digestive disorders,
- relieves fever
- normalizes digestive process,
- fights flatulence,
- reduce nausea,
- removes headache,
- reduces inflammation
- dilates the vessels of the heart, lungs and brain.
Tea tree
Butter tea tree used in the treatment of the following diseases:- acne,
- various vaginal infections,
- mycosis,
- warts,
- insect bites,
- herpes,
- burns
- thrush.
- chronic fatigue syndrome.
- antiseptic bactericidal,
- immunomodulatory,
- antifungal,
- antiviral.
Ginseng
It contributes to the overall health of the body, which is affected by the following:- soothes nervous system,
- reduces cholesterol levels
- boosts immunity,
- increases endurance,
- improves appetite,
- normalizes sleep
- relieves pain in chronic gastritis,
- normalizes bowel function.
Sage
Sage leaves have the following properties:- antiseptic,
- anti-inflammatory,
- diuretic,
- astringent,
- antispasmodic,
- painkiller.
- angina,
- Qatar upper respiratory tract,
- bronchitis,
- pneumonia,
- tracheitis,
- laryngitis,
- mucosal inflammation oral cavity,
- obesity,
- articular rheumatism,
- arthritis,
- climax.
Calendula
This plant has the following properties:- anti-inflammatory,
- wound healing,
- bactericidal,
- antispasmodic,
- choleretic,
- sedative.
- erosion of the cervix,
- colpitis,
- proctitis,
- chronic fistulas,
- minor wounds,
- cuts,
- burns
- boils,
- edema,
- cardiovascular diseases.
St. John's wort
This plant has the following properties:- anti-inflammatory,
- antibacterial,
- painkiller,
- soothing,
- hemostatic,
- stimulating.
- dyskinesia biliary tract,
- hepatitis,
- stagnation in gallbladder,
- cholecystitis,
- gastritis,
- flatulence,
- diarrhea.
A large group of plants, parts of which serve as raw materials for obtaining medicines. These include those in which at least one of the parts contains a therapeutic agent.
Medicinal plants are used in folk and traditional medicine for preventive and therapeutic purposes.
Exist misconception that medicinal plants are used exclusively in traditional medicine, but if you look at the composition of any of the drugs, most of them contain natural ingredients. To date, more than 350 thousand plant species are known to be recognized as medicinal.
The use of medicinal herbs
A medicinal plant must contain one or more useful substances, but it is not always distributed evenly in the culture itself. It is necessary to know which part of the plant is used for treatment and how it is useful. Also, a number of herbs have useful properties only in a certain period, for example, during the flowering period, or even before flowering, you need to collect and dry the leaves.
Herbs are used as raw materials for the manufacture of preparations for internal and external use.
For internal use prepare decoctions, infusions, tinctures based on essential oils and alcohol. The plant is used both fresh and dry.
For external treatment prepare ointments, tinctures, compresses, various herbal baths.
Some herbs are used as spices in cooking, prepared salads, eaten raw. All this brings a beneficial effect to the body.
In medicine, juice from freshly squeezed leaves and stems is often used.
Depending on the variety, both all parts of the plant and some (seeds, root, stem, leaves, flowers) can be useful.
Classification of medicinal plants
Medicinal plants are classified into 3 main groups.
Official medicinal plants - varieties that are allowed in the country for preparation medicines.
Pharmacopoeial - officially allowed, but subject to special requirements.
Traditional medicine plants - types of plants, therapeutic actions which are not officially confirmed at the country level, or the species are little studied by science. But this does not mean that the plant does not have medicinal properties, perhaps in another country it is officially confirmed. This group includes the largest number of species and requires individual approach in each individual case.
The chemical composition of medicinal plants
The composition of various herbs includes a number of those or other useful substances that are essential for human body. For a positive effect, the plant must contain biologically active substances.
Important actively useful material:
separate group occupy vitamins: C ( vitamin C), a group of vitamins B (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12), vitamin D, A, E.
Collection and preparation of raw materials
For a positive effect, you need to know when and how to collect herbs for further drying and harvesting. It is necessary to collect only healthy plants, during the period of active maturation. Young undeveloped species are ineffective, like old ones due to a large number fibers. Great importance there is a collection point. Choose the most environmentally friendly areas, do not pick flowers along railways and highways, near metropolitan areas and large enterprises. Choose wild herbs along the forest and on the banks of the rivers. Medicinal plants are considered to be wild nature and not grown in botanical gardens.
Basic rules for harvesting herbs:
- Pluck the ripe and healthy grass without roots.
- Pluck only part of the leaves from one plant, otherwise it will lead to its death.
- Cut roots only from chopped trees and bushes.
- Each medicinal plant has its own collection period and certain parts.
- The buds are harvested during their maturation in early spring, as soon as they begin to swell, before growth begins.
- The bark is cut in the spring during the movement of juices.
- Flowering and leaves are plucked during the period of active flowering.
- Seeds and fruits are harvested in autumn after the crop has matured.
- The roots are cut in late autumn, when the plant goes into a dormant period.
When collecting, be sure to use gloves and beware of getting juice or pollen in the eyes, on exposed skin and mucous membranes.
Drying is carried out in a well-ventilated and dry room, protecting from direct sun rays. You will find more information about harvesting and drying in the articles to certain kind plants.
To facilitate the search, we provide this list: Disease - Plant. , which are marked with an asterisk are poisonous in their own way, so be careful! Read more about contraindications
2. Plants that increase blood pressure - Eleutherococcus, lowers -.
3. Expectorant and emollient - calamus, budra, larch, dandelion, primrose (primrose), chamomile, hops, yasnotka.
5. Astringents (antidiarrheal) -, blackberry, St. John's wort, golden rod, willow, viburnum (berry juice), nettle, mint, white water lily *, dandelion, (bark), wormwood, *, couch grass, mountain ash.
6. Laxative medicinal herbs and plants - (berry), knotweed, bearberry, yarrow, chicory, thyme, succession, horse sorrel (roots), lamb.
7. Bitter herbs that stimulate appetite - dandelion, plantain, wormwood, chicory.
8. Enveloping and adsorbing plants - mullein, larch, lyubka, wormwood, yarrow, chicory.
9. Metabolic disorders - blueberries, oregano, strawberries, fireweed, cranberries, nettles, fireweed, nettles, agrimony, licorice, succession, bird cherry, blueberries (leaves).
10. Plants for lowering the acidity of gastric juice -, barberry (roots), (leaf), volodushka.
11. Cholagogue - calendula, viburnum, nettle, white water lily *, juniper, mint, tansy, plantain, wormwood, agrimony, knotweed, yarrow, hops, celandine *, horse sorrel.
12. Gallstone and nephrolithiasis-, geranium, strawberry, cranberry, nettle, cloudberry, agrimony, pine, knotweed, yarrow, horsetail, blueberry, dog rose.
13. Anthelmintic and antigiardiasis - valerian, hoof *, tansy, pine, chicory.
14. peptic ulcer stomach and duodenum- calamus, St. John's wort, calendula, viburnum, fireweed, white water lily *, burdock, coltsfoot, sea buckthorn (oil), tansy, plantain, chamomile, licorice, marsh cudweed *.
15. Gastrointestinal digestion-improving - calamus, marshmallow, bergenia *, birch, lingonberry, budra.
16. With bronchial asthma - viburnum (juice of berries), coltsfoot, lemon balm, wormwood,.
17. Soothing the central nervous system - calamus, hawthorn, valerian, veronica, blackberry, willow, viburnum (bark), fireweed, mullein, meadowsweet, linden, lemon balm, mint, primrose, chamomile, pine, hops, thyme, lamb.
18. Diaphoretic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory - birch, oregano, blackberry, strawberry, St. , string, bird cherry.
19. Diuretic - bergenia *, birch (buds), lingonberry, cedar, clover, cranberry, flaxseed, raspberry, juniper, cloudberry, dandelion, nightshade, primrose, bearberry, succession, celandine *, lamb.
20. Hemostatic medicinal plants - bergenia *, barberry, blackberry, St.
21. Anti-tuberculosis - calamus, birch (buds), budra*, nettle, buttercup*, coltsfoot, plantain, knotweed, bearberry, rank, celandine*, Icelandic moss.
22. For rheumatism, gout and sciatica - birch, lingonberry, oregano, (needles), willow (bark), cedar, nettle, lily of the valley *, linden, larch (needles and resin), burdock, buttercup *, juniper, mint, aspen , nightshade, chamomile, pine, bearberry, hops, thyme, succession, blueberries.
23. Against burns - burnet, meadowsweet, sea buckthorn (oil from berries), wild rose (oil from fruits).
24. Anti-alcohol - hoof *.
25. at eye diseases- chamomile, bird cherry, blueberry.
26. Wound-healing and anti-putrefactive - bergenia *, birch (tar), raven eye *, oregano, blackberry, chickweed, St. John's wort, calendula, cedar, fireweed, clover, nettle, linden, burdock, buttercup, juniper, mint, linden, fir, plantain, marsh cudweed*, yarrow, chicory, celandine*, wild rose, yasnotka.
27. Antihemorrhoid medicinal herbs and plants - barberry, chickweed, St.
28. Medicinal plants and herbs for skin diseases- birch (tar), oregano, viburnum (berry juice), clover, hoof *, yellow capsule *, white water lily *, burdock, buttercup *, raspberry (leaves), aspen, fir, plantain, chamomile, licorice, knotweed, poplar , yarrow, horsetail, hops, succession, celandine *, wild rose, yasnotka.
29. Plants against insects - white water lily *, tansy, celandine *.
Medicinal plants are herbs, any parts of which (leaves, root, rhizome, flowers) are used in folk medicine for the preparation of various potions.
Types of medicinal plants
In medicine, medicinal plants are classified into the following types:
- Official. Plants that are allowed at the state level. Their types are listed in State Register medicines RF.
- Medicinal plants in folk medicine. The largest category. The species included in it are little described, but have wide application in the people. Plants in this category have not been tested in modern pharmacology but are spreading in countries where medicine is not available.
- Pharmacopoeia. Plants included in the official category. Requirements for their quality are described in the article of the State Pharmacopoeia.
Medicinal plants are also divided into:
- herbaceous - chamomile, chicory, St. John's wort, calamus, cowberry and others;
- shrubs and shrubs - wild rose, lilac, hawthorn, sophora, barberry, viburnum, juniper;
- creepers - grapes, hops, ivy, Caucasian Dioscorea;
- trees - birch, linden, elder, willow, eucalyptus, almond.
The use of medicinal plants
Medicinal plants have been used by the people since ancient times. The main scope of their application is the manufacture of medicines for external and internal use.
From medicinal plants are made:
- infusions;
- decoctions;
- extracts;
- dried herb powder;
- ointments;
- lotions.
For the preparation of medicines in medicine and among the people, all parts of plants are used:
- flowers;
- leaves;
- fruit;
- roots;
- rhizomes;
- seeds;
- bark;
- kidneys.
Medicinal plants are excellent for the treatment of many diseases. But most often used as an adjuvant therapy when taken in parallel medications.
For eyes
To improve vision, blueberries, cranberries, and cloudberries are used. Fruits also have a positive effect on the eyes, and.
Eye treatment with medicinal plants should be agreed with the attending physician. They do not treat diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and serious infections.
For the treatment of colds
For treatment colds various medicinal plants are used. With the first symptoms of a cold will help to cope:
- St. John's wort;
- chamomile;
- sage;
- yarrow;
- linden flowers;
- raspberry;
- strawberry;
- dandelion;
- horseradish.
Decoctions, teas, tinctures, fruit drinks are made from plants. Herbs are used for inhalation and as a solution for gargling.
The most effective cold remedy is an . It has an anti-inflammatory and disinfecting effect on the human body.
For the treatment of nasal congestion is used, and. They are made from them complex drops and instilled in the nose.
To cure pneumonia, a decoction of elecampane and St. John's wort is prepared. Bronchitis is treated with black elderberry and oats.
For the treatment of women's diseases
Medicinal plants are widely used in gynecology. For the treatment of uterine bleeding, yarrow and nettle leaves are used.
Shepherd's purse tea is great medicine if you have problems with menstruation. If a woman has inflammation, the following herbs help to treat it:
- chamomile flowers;
- plantain leaves;
- yarrow herb;
- St. John's wort;
- bergenia root;
- horsetail
To make the female menopause less painful, gynecologists recommend using decoctions from such medicinal plants like birch, mint, yarrow, buckthorn, viburnum.
Viburnum bark is used for menorrhagia ( profuse bleeding during menstruation).
For men
Healing herbs have a beneficial effect on men. For treatment male infertility use: centaury, garcinia cambogia, blueberry leaves, mulberries, birch leaves, lingonberries, bearberry, horsetail, milk thistle, sage, calendula, rose hips, tricolor violet, rose hip.
elaboration male testosterone contribute to the leaves of dandelion and nettle. Adding ginger to coffee or other drinks and dishes gives a man strength, vigor, self-confidence and tones the muscles.
For vessels and heart
For the treatment of hypertension, chokeberry is used, medicinal valerian, sweet clover, marsh cranberry, five-lobed motherwort, staminate orthosiphon, rowan and horse sorrel.
Marsh cudweed dilates blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, and calms the nervous system.
Ischemic disease hearts are treated with apricot, fluffy birch, hawthorn, wild strawberries, wild garlic and Chinese magnolia vine.
Ordinary corn is used for atherosclerosis. Corn columns with stigmas normalize the metabolism in the body, and reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood.
For kidney and urinary problems
Medicinal plants effectively cope with kidney diseases and urinary system problems. To cleanse the kidneys, it is recommended to consume flax, shepherd bags, bearberry, elderberry and tricolor violet. These herbs have a diuretic effect, but unlike medical preparations do not wash calcium out of the human body.
For the treatment of renal inflammation, bearberry, yarrow, birch buds are used. To get rid of edema due to improper functioning of the kidneys, you should drink an infusion of oats.
If a person suffers from a disease such as cystitis, baths from such medicinal plants will help him: birch, currant, eucalyptus leaves, sage grass, sweet clover, chamomile and calendula flowers.
To dissolve stones in the urinary organs, infusions of carrot seeds, lingonberries, strawberry leaves and parsley should be used.
For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
For the treatment of problems associated with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, you should choose the right medicinal plant. Some herbs can help with certain disease and harm others.
If the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines suffers, the treatment will help:
- sea buckthorn fruits;
- rice grains;
- oat flakes;
- althea root.
Plants envelop the walls of the stomach and have an anti-inflammatory effect on the work of the digestive tract.
Medicinal plants such as the root will help to cope with diarrhea. snake mountaineer, tea leaves and birch buds. They create a protective film and prevent the penetration of chemically active substances and microorganisms.
Sea buckthorn oil and pectin do an excellent job with ulcers and erosive diseases gastric mucosa. If a person has constipation or flatulence, then medicinal plants that have astringent action, won't fit. Anise fruits, dill and fennel seeds and hay leaves have an effective effect in this case.
To cure hemorrhoids, the following medicinal plants are used:
- leaves and strings;
- flowers, calendula and chamomile.
Properly selected collection of medicinal plants will help cure diarrhea at the first symptoms, intestinal infection and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Outdoor use
There are a number of medicinal herbs that are used only externally. For example, . For external use, leaves and flowers of calendula are suitable. They have an anti-inflammatory effect and promote the healing of wounds on the hands and feet.
Such a medicinal plant as fireweed is a hemostatic agent for the human body. It also has soothing properties and promotes faster healing of wounds.
Celandine is used to make lotions as a cure for rashes, lichen, acne, diathesis, purulent wounds and ulcers.
The crushed leaves of the plant are applied to infected wounds.
Since childhood, each of us has known such a medicinal plant as plantain. Its leaves are applied to wounds. They have a hemostatic effect, wound healing and anti-inflammatory action.
Nervous and mental problems
For the treatment of neurosis, chamomile roots and flowers, transverse mint leaves, fragrant dill, and nettle are used. pharmacy chamomile helps a person cope mental problems.
Medicinal plants have a calming effect on the human nervous system, hypnotic, anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory effect, relieve increased irritability.
Nerves are treated with prickly hawthorn, black elderberry, motherwort, oregano, stork and fragrant dill.
Contraindications to the use of medicinal herbs
Despite the effectiveness of herbal treatments, they should be used with caution. A plant such as celandine should not be ingested in large quantities. Overdose can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and breathing problems.
Should be respected correct dosage when applying medicinal collection, which contains spring adonis. This is a poisonous plant.
If a person has increased secretion of the stomach, it is not recommended to use the roots of common calamus. Aloe does not apply if available open wounds, uterine bleeding, cystitis, during pregnancy.
In the presence of serious illnesses the use of medicinal plants must be agreed with the doctor!
