In ancient times, women who had knowledge of the power of herbs were called witches. But the word "witch" at that time did not have the meaning that we are accustomed to today. It comes from the words “to know”, “witch”. That is, to have some knowledge in any area. Today, many properties of herbs have been forgotten, but in vain. Nature has endowed plants with healing powers for a reason. And medicinal herbs really saved people’s lives at a time when there were no medications that are used to treat today.
Herbs, by the way, can be used even when other methods of treatment cannot be taken (for example, contraindications to taking antibiotics during pregnancy and breastfeeding). And therefore we recommend having a minimum “set” of herbs that can replace drug treatment.
Has an anti-inflammatory effect, expectorant effect, protects the mucous membrane respiratory tract, effective for dry cough. Suitable even for babies.
Preparation. Pour 1 teaspoon of marshmallow root into 1/2 cup of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, drink 2 times a day.
Infusion anise has an expectorant and antibacterial effect. Helps with catarrh of the respiratory tract and disorders of the digestive system.
Preparation. Place 1 teaspoon of fruit in a thermos, pour a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour.
Grass St. John's wort has an astringent, anti-inflammatory effect. Used as medicine for diseases of the digestive tract. Infusions and decoctions of St. John's wort have antispasmodic activity in peptic ulcer, neuroses, radiculitis, headaches. The use of St. John's wort is also effective for diseases biliary tract(stagnation of bile, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, diarrhea and hemorrhoids).
Preparation. Pour 1.5 tablespoons of herbs into 200 ml of boiling water. Heat in a water bath for 15-20 minutes, strain, bring to warm boiled water to the original volume and drink 1/3 glass 30 minutes before meals.
Calendula has an anti-inflammatory effect. Helps with poisoning.
Preparation. Pour 1 teaspoon into 1/2 cup boiling water. Leave for 15 minutes. Not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
Linden indispensable for colds and flu as a diaphoretic. In addition, it can be used to treat infants.
Preparation. Pour 1 teaspoon of linden flowers into 2/3 cup of boiling water and leave for 15 minutes. Drink 2-3 times a day.
Raspberries has an antipyretic and diaphoretic effect. Used for colds and throat diseases. Moreover, raspberry leaves and berry jam are also useful.
Preparation. Pour 1 teaspoon of raspberry leaves into 1 cup of boiling water. Leave for 15 minutes.
Infusion of leaves lemon balm has a mild calming effect, has a moderate antispasmodic property, and eliminates stomach discomfort. Melissa herb contains essential oil, vitamins B1, B2, C, tannins, coumarins, flavonoids, ursulic acid.
Preparation. Pour 1 teaspoon of lemon balm herb with a glass of boiling water and leave for 10-15 minutes. Take 2-3 teaspoons 3 times a day.
peppery Helps with digestive problems, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. Relieves abdominal pain and is effective against respiratory tract infections.
Preparation. Pour 1 teaspoon of leaves with a glass of boiling water, leave for 5-10 minutes under the lid. Drink 2-3 teaspoons. Give to children after one year.
Chamomile has antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and diaphoretic effects. Used when colds, throat diseases, for gargling and lotions.
Preparation. Pour 1 teaspoon of leaves into a glass of boiling water. Leave for 15 minutes, apply several times a day.
Caraway has an antibacterial and relaxing effect. Effectively fights bloating and has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Preparation. Pour 1 teaspoon of cumin into a glass of boiling water and leave for 15 minutes. Use in children after 2 years of age.
Fennel relieves abdominal pain, fights bloating and colic. Fennel tea can be used for catarrh of the respiratory tract.
Preparation. Pour 1 teaspoon of herb into a glass of boiling water. Leave for 5 minutes covered.
Herbal infusion thyme has an expectorant, analgesic and antimicrobial effect. Used internally as an expectorant for inflammatory diseases respiratory tract: tracheitis, bronchitis, laryngitis, bronchopneumonia. Thyme is used topically to rinse the nasopharynx and throat.
Preparation . Pour 1 teaspoon of herb into a tremos with 1/2 cup of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes. Strain and drink warm 1/4 cup 2 times a day. In children it is used after one year.
Sage has antibacterial, expectorant and anti-inflammatory effects. Used to rinse the mouth and throat. Orally - for gastritis, colitis, stomach and duodenal ulcers, for diseases of the respiratory tract, for inflammation of the liver and gall bladder.
Preparation. Pour 1 teaspoon of herb into 1/2 cup of boiling water and leave for 15 minutes.
Rosehip the fruits contain a complex of vitamins (groups B, A, E, C, P). Used for hypovitaminosis C and R. B complex therapy acute and chronic infectious diseases, during the recovery period, after surgical interventions. Rosehip preparations help improve immunity, enhance tissue regeneration and hormone synthesis, reduce vascular permeability, and normalize carbon metabolism.
Preparation. Crush 1 tablespoon of rose hips and pour a glass of boiling water in a thermos. Leave for 4-6 hours.
List medical supplies is replenished with new titles every year. Despite this, many people still continue to use medicinal plants. The list of fans of herbal medicine is replenished every year due to the fact that drugs of synthetic origin cause the strongest side effects and allergies. Medicinal plants, on the contrary, can be taken for years due to their unique composition. They contain a number of chemically complex substances, the spectrum of which is very wide.
Valerian
All parts of this plant are used in herbal medicine, although the roots are the most popular. Valerian is a universal remedy that helps relieve stress and calm the body.
Traditional medicine suggests using the leaves of this plant, less often the flowers. Decoctions and infusions obtained from the leaves are effective expectorants and are used for coughs of various origins.
Sage
Medicinal plants in Russia are represented by another species that cannot be ignored. This plant stimulates work nervous system. In addition, it is indispensable for the patient during the recovery period, as it promotes the proper functioning of the adrenal glands. We are talking about sage. An infusion of its leaves and flowers is recommended for people who suffer from depression and neurotic conditions. Also, a decoction of this plant helps prevent excessive sweating, which is especially useful for tuberculosis patients during menopause, as well as people with excessive sweating hands
Regular use of sage infusion helps regulate the level of blood pressure for those for whom it was elevated.
Sage leaves are also used to disinfect the room in which the patient was. To do this, they are burned on charcoal.
Peppermint
Infusion of leaves and ground parts peppermint- this is, first of all, the best remedy for the treatment of stomach diseases and intestinal disorders. Not all types of medicinal plants have this wide range acts like mint. It increases secretion gastric juice, relieves indigestion and intestinal colic, relieves pain from ulcers. A small amount of peppermint infusion helps fight toxicosis in pregnant women, as well as attacks of seasickness.
People who suffer from nervous or heart diseases also talk about healing. She is indispensable in home medicine cabinet in cases where it is necessary to facilitate toothache. To get rid of migraines, just apply a few fresh peppermint leaves to your head.
Milk thistle
Medicinal plants in Russia number more than a thousand species. Some of them, for example milk thistle, are used not only in herbal medicine, but also in traditional medicine. This unique plant is able to protect the liver from toxins, as well as remove from it those that have accumulated (including due to the use of synthetic drugs). medicines). IN medicinal purposes use all parts of the plant: stem, leaves, roots, seeds and flowers. used in cases of indigestion and anorexia. This plant is also known for its properties to restore blood. Young mothers also know about milk thistle, since its use during lactation helps increase the amount of milk.
What you should pay attention to
Most people don't know about everything beneficial properties that have medicinal plants. The list provided here goes on. But one cannot be sure that these plants are completely harmless. Like any other treatment, they must be taken as directed and followed correct dosage. Self-medication can disrupt the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and cause liver and kidney diseases. Besides serious illness cannot be cured using only medicinal plants. It is better to show the list of those you are going to use to your doctor. He can approve it only after he conducts a comprehensive analysis and makes a diagnosis.
Medicinal herbs, in Lately, are becoming more and more popular. If previously only village healers treated them, now they are prescribed along with medications. Herbal medicine in medicine has rightfully taken its place of honor. What herbs should be in your home medicine cabinet and for what conditions they should be used, you will learn by reading this article.
Your home medicine cabinet must have anti-inflammatory herbs. These include: chamomile, calendula, St. John's wort, horsetail, immortelle, knotweed and many others. We will dwell on some of them in more detail.
pharmaceutical camomile
Chamomile is an essential medicinal plant that should be in every home medicine cabinet. It is used for inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, inflammation of the liver and gynecological diseases, for rinsing the mouth and throat, in the form of baths for skin diseases and allergic reactions. Chamomile is included in many preparations and is used as a separate medicine.
An infusion is prepared from chamomile: 1 tbsp. pour a glass of boiling water over the herbs and leave for an hour. The infusion is used internally and externally.
Calendula or marigold
Calendula flowers contain carotenoids, flavonoids and vitamins, so this medicinal herb has anti-inflammatory effects. It is used for gastritis, dyskinesias, hypertension, angina pectoris, menopause, disorders menstrual cycle, neuroses, externally - for inflammation of the mucous membranes and skin. Calendula will also be indispensable for diseases of the upper respiratory tract: sinusitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchitis and tracheitis.
An infusion is prepared from calendula: two tablespoons of flowers are poured into 0.5 liters of boiling water, infused for half an hour, then filtered. Take ½ glass 3-4 times a day. Or externally, in the form of lotions and baths.
St. John's wort or St. John's wort
The perennial medicinal plant has long been popular. It is used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, and is used as a wound healing agent. With its help, blood vessels and capillaries are strengthened. St. John's wort is able to heal wounds that take a long time to heal and trophic ulcers. It is used for diseases of the oral mucosa, throat, skin, joint diseases, hemorrhoids and scrofula in children.
Infusions and oil tinctures are prepared from St. John's wort. 1 tbsp. St. John's wort herbs are poured with a glass of boiling water, placed in a steam bath and kept for 15 minutes, then removed from the heat and left for another 45 minutes, then filtered and diluted with warm boiled water to 200 ml. Take 1/3 cup 3 times a day.
Horsetail
The herb has anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, wound healing effects. Horsetail has a positive effect as an expectorant, diuretic and tonic plant. It is used for cardiac and renal edema, exudative pleurisy, inflammation Bladder. IN folk medicine Horsetail is used to treat tuberculosis of the lungs, pancreas, rheumatism, gout, and arthrosis. Externally for the treatment of wounds, ulcers, burns, eczema, acne. For rinsing the mouth and throat. Horsetail infusion is used for conjunctivitis.
1 tbsp. horsetail herbs are brewed with 200 ml of boiling water, allowed to brew for 30-40 minutes, then the infusion is filtered. Apply externally in the form of lotions and 1-2 tbsp internally. 3 times a day.
Sandy immortelle
Inflorescences are used in medicine; they contain a large amount essential oils, carotenoids, mucus, resin, tannins. Immortelle is used for acute and chronic diseases liver, gallbladder, gastritis, colitis, pancreatitis, cough, cold, as an anthelmintic. Women are prescribed immortelle for gynecological inflammation in the form of douching.
1 tbsp. pour a glass of boiling water over immortelle inflorescences and cook over low heat for five minutes, then leave for one hour. The broth is filtered and taken ½ cup 2-3 times a day.
Knotweed or knotweed
In folk medicine, knotweed is used to stop bleeding in women, as an anti-inflammatory agent for urological diseases. Knotweed is used to treat bronchitis, tracheitis, whooping cough, pulmonary tuberculosis, acute diseases kidneys and bladder. Relieves inflammation in hemorrhoids.
For infusion, take a tablespoon of herb and pour a glass of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, then filter. Take 1/3 cup three times a day.
Like any medicine, herbs have their own indications and contraindications. They may work for some people and not work for others. Before using any medicinal herb, you should consult your doctor. Herbs have their own shelf life, while losing their useful qualities. Even if chamomile or calendula is a panacea for all illnesses for you, you still shouldn’t buy a lot of it. Let your home medicine cabinet have one package of herbs. Buy more from the pharmacy as needed.
Let's remember
- What do you know about medicinal plants?
- What medicinal plants have you used for treatment?
- Have you ever collected medicinal plants? If yes, tell us how it's done.
Treatment with plants originated in ancient times. The forest and meadow became man's first pharmacy. Dry medicinal herbs were often kept in special healer dolls. Knowledge about the medicinal properties of plants was accumulated among the people and passed on from generation to generation.
For a very long time, plants remained the only medicine. But even now, when many other medicines have appeared, plants continue to heal people.
Scientists have confirmed many folk recipes and discovered new medicinal properties of plants. Today, medicinal plants can be found in any pharmacy. They are also in every home medicine cabinet.
- Look at the drawing. Find out the names of these medicinal plants. Find a tree, shrub, or herbaceous plant among them.
Let's discuss
In the book “The Giant in the Glade” we will read about the variety of medicinal plants and the rules for collecting them. Why should these plants be treated with care? Why can’t medicinal plants be collected everywhere?
Let's take a look at the home medicine cabinet
Here are the same plants as on the previous pages, but only prepared for use (dried, crushed). Recognize them in the photographs. Determine which parts of these plants are used for medicinal purposes. Test yourself on the “Pages of the Smart Owl” (10).
What are the plants we met used for? Rose hips contain many vitamins and are used for general strengthening body. Linden flowers are brewed for colds. Valerian roots are a sedative.
Calendula inflorescences are brewed to gargle for sore throat. A fresh plantain leaf applied to the wound can stop bleeding. The dried, crushed leaves of this plant are used for coughs. Yarrow tincture is taken before meals to improve appetite.
Medicinal plants, like all medicines, can be harmful to health if used incorrectly. Therefore, children can use plants from a home medicine cabinet only with the permission of adults!
Let's think!
- How did people in the distant past learn about medicinal properties plants?
- What medicinal plants are in your home medicine cabinet?
Let's check ourselves
- When did plant healing begin?
- Name a few medicinal plants.
- What are these or other medicinal plants used for? Give examples.
Let's conclude
From ancient times to the present day, people have used medicinal plants for treatment. Medicinal properties Many plants have it. Children can use plants from a home medicine cabinet only with the permission of adults.
Tea with mint instead of sleeping pills, infusion of calendula with chamomile for gargling, licorice root for coughs. Ordinary flowers and herbs growing around us often prove to be useful in the fight against disease. more effective than tablets. And even if you are not a fan of homeopathy, there are medicinal plants that you simply need. Let's find out what should be in a home medicine cabinet.
Universal helpers for all occasions
Let's start with herbs, which are especially generously endowed by nature. Having these on hand, you will be protected from seasonal colds, digestive problems, internal and external inflammation. They will help calm down and normalize blood pressure, keep blood vessels clean and stop bleeding.
- pharmaceutical camomile– contender No. 1 for a place in the herbal first aid kit
It is a recognized natural antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent. Flower tea dilates blood vessels and relieves headache. It is used internally and externally - for rinsing, washing wounds, abscesses, purulent ulcers. If you regularly drink chamomile tea, you can improve your overall health. gastrointestinal tract, normalize metabolism, get rid of constipation. Use chamomile infusion to wash your face, make tonics and ice for the skin.
- Calendula is a proven anti-inflammatory agent
Flower baskets are prepared for medicinal purposes. Calendula infusions are used internally to enhance bile secretion, as part of gastric, renal, and diuretic preparations. Alcohol tincture is used to treat wounds, abrasions, and abscesses, since calendula has good regenerating properties. In addition to medicinal raw materials, it is advisable to have calendula ointment in the house to treat cuts.
- Mint– effective sedative herb
Leaf tea is a pain reliever and depressant, it is especially good to drink it at night. It has a choleretic and diuretic effect, improves appetite, and helps with intestinal disorders.
- Rose hip– year-round supply of vitaminsC
The fruits of this shrub are rich in vitamins and valuable microelements. There is especially a lot of them ascorbic acid(vitamin C), vitamins A and E. These are strong antioxidants that help fight all kinds of pathogens. Rose hips are recommended to be brewed for colds - to relieve symptoms, strengthen the body and increase its resistance. Rose hips are also useful for the treatment of anemia, giving a diuretic and choleretic effect.
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