A medicinal plant is widely spread on the territory of Russia, like a motherwort. It is known in the people and under other names: grass heart or nettle canine. For medicinal purposes this plant has been used since the 10th century. In our times, few people know what a motherwort looks like. And in vain! After all, with the help of this herb, you can very quickly get rid of many sores.
Motherwort( grass): photo
This plant is perennial and grows primarily on the European territory, in Western Siberia and Transcaucasia, mainly near villages, along fences and on vacant lots( hence the name).
What does a motherwort look like? This plant is characterized by the following features:
- height of two meters;
- straight tetrahedral stem;
- with a woody rhizome;
- with green leaves covered with hairs;
- pink-purple flowers collected in the whorls.
For medical purposes, specialists in alternative medicine use the herb of the motherwort. It is harvested during the budding period or during the flowering of this plant.
Drying the aforementioned sorcerer's wizard is recommended in rooms that are well ventilated, at a temperature of at least 50 and a maximum of 60 degrees Celsius.
The chemical composition of miracle plants
For medicinal purposes, alternative medicine recommends the use of flowering tops of plants such as herbage motherwort. The use of this part of this herb is explained by the fact that the following useful substances are contained here:
- essential oils - have a sedative effect;
- alkaloids - a mixture of organic substances;
- glycosides - take part in the normalization of the functioning of the heart and its system( for example, restore the heart rhythm);
- phytoncides - have antibacterial properties.
In addition, tannins, vitamins C, E, carotene, minerals, sugar substances also contains a motherwort. Medicinal herb has saponins in its composition.
Pharmacological properties of this plant
Knowing how a motherwort looks, you can safely use it for the therapy of many diseases. After all, this plant has many pharmacological capabilities. It turns out that cardiothoracic, hypotensive and soothing effect on the body is the wasteland-grass. The properties of this plant are as follows:
- restores heart rhythm;
- has a diuretic effect;
- promotes increased heart rate;
- normalizes the work of the heart and its systems;
- lowers arterial pressure;
- relieves spasm of blood vessels;
- normalizes the work of the genito-urinary organs;
- helps to restore a regular menstrual cycle;
- improves digestion;
- acts as a sleeping pill;
- acts as an analgesic.
Due to the fact that phytoncides are present in the above plant, experts pay attention to its antimicrobial effect.
Herbace motherwort: application of
This plant, thanks to its medicinal constituents, alternative medicine is used for the therapy of multiple diseases. Even there is a special list of diseases that the herb Leonurus treats. Application of the above plant specialists recommend with the following health problems:
- colds and other viral diseases;
- respiratory system diseases( pneumonia, asthma, bronchitis, pulmonary insufficiency);
- problems with the heart and blood vessels( angina, dystonia, arrhythmia);
- increased blood pressure or tendency to hypertension;
- rheumatism;
- skin diseases( trophic ulcer);
- stomach and gastrointestinal problems( gastritis, gastroduodenitis, stomach ulcer, diarrhea, cholecystitis, pancreatitis);
- hemorrhoids;
- cystitis, urethritis;
- pyelonephritis;
- anemia;
- formation of stones;
- prostatitis;
- hyperthyroidism;
- depression;
- insomnia;
- osteochondrosis;
- neuralgia;
- toxicosis of pregnant women;
- menopause, various disorders of the menstrual cycle.
This list contains many more diseases that treat wasteland-grass. The photo will help to correctly identify it among other plants and use it for its intended purpose.
Prescription for tincture from motherwort
For preparation of the above medicines you will need:
- 10 gr.dry raw materials;
- 200 ml of drinking water.
In an enamel saucepan, boil the indicated amount of water. Pour this liquid dry grass motherwort. This mixture to keep a quarter of an hour in a water bath, and then cool well and drain.
In such a healing drink, you need to add a little more boiled water to bring it to the original level. This medicine is taken on a third of the glass every 8 hours, but it is mandatory before consuming any food.
Contraindications to the use of the motherwort for medical purposes
The above-mentioned herb is undesirable to use for the treatment of any kind of diseases for people with such problems as:
- the presence of symptoms of gastrointestinal ulcers, gastritis;
- individual intolerance of preparations from the motherwort;
- bradycardia.
It should also be noted that it is necessary to strictly comply with the dosage of tincture from this remedy, since if it is significantly exceeded, a person may suddenly have a high blood pressure, the frequency of heart attacks may decrease.
Few of us know what the wasteland-grass looks like, and many do not even suspect its useful properties. Specialists of alternative medicine strongly recommend that you always keep this plant in your home medicine cabinet just in case!