Hypericum grass, application of which is asin traditional and traditional medicine, has long been very popular and is used very widely. Perhaps you can find it almost everywhere, except perhaps the northern regions, the very south, as well as the desert. This pleasant plant grows beautifully in well-lit, open areas, on glades and fields. But the forest thickets and too wet soil, it does not like. This plant gathers from the end of spring (from May) to the end of summer. It is during this period that blooming time. To collect St. John's wort, you need to cut off the upper part of it, that is, blooming, along with all the flowers, twigs, buds and leaves. And it is necessary to collect fresh plants, young and not withered, without withered branches already with fruits.
The medicinal herb St. John's wort is so famous and widely used that it is difficult to find a pharmacy in which it would not be sold. It can be found in the form of herbs, and in the form of tinctures, and even in tablets.
What does St. John's wort treat?This magic plant, as scientists have proved, affects the body from various sides and is useful for a whole range of diseases. First of all, St. John's Wort - is an anti-inflammatory agent, and very effective. In addition, it has antimicrobial and softening effect. It has, however, a small side effect - it acts as a mild laxative. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used not only by itself, but also as an additive to various drugs. So, in particular, one of the substances contained in the Hypericum (hypericin, which has soothing properties) is used in anti-depression and a number of mental diseases.
Hypericum herb, application which there is in every home, good atdiseases of the gastrointestinal tract, in particular, gastritis, ulcers and diseases of the duodenum. I must say that the stomach in general loves this weed very much and reacts to it extremely positively. Pains are reduced, ulcers and wounds heal. In addition, the infusion of hypericum will relieve heartburn, nausea, colic, bloating, and stool disorders. In addition, this herb is used to alleviate the condition of the heart when there are any problems with it. In particular, it improves its overall tone, useful at high pressure. And, of course, most of the time, they use hypericum for colds (flu, sore throat, fever, just a cold). It is also good at healing wounds, in the treatment of bruises and various injuries: a powerful antimicrobial and regenerating effect makes it possible to heal wounds much faster. By the way, St. John's wort is good and just when used regularly by a relatively healthy person. The fact is that it quite noticeably improves the overall body tone, mood and condition, removes disturbing sensations, helps to cope with stress, an active lifestyle and overwork.
Hypericum herb whose application is so widecommon, very easy to cook at home. First of all, it can be drunk as a simple tea. To do this, one teaspoon of herbs should be brewed with 300 grams of boiling water, infuse for half an hour, strain and drink. Store the infusion can not, it can only be consumed immediately after brewing, fresh. Well, if you want this useful plant to be stored for a long time, not only in dried form? Then there is a different way of cooking. Hypericum herb, the use and preparation of which is so simple, can be infused with oil. To do this, a small jar is filled to the brim with dried and chopped grass, and then filled with hot oil (vegetable). Then the jar is tightly closed with a lid and left for several weeks. As soon as the tincture turns red, you can open the container, filter the contents and use it to treat abrasions, wounds and scratches. Keep the infusion should be closed in a dark place.
