Motherwort as a healing plant for the first timewas mentioned in the encyclopedic dictionary of the 15th century. In folk medicine it began to be used even during the Middle Ages. In traditional medicine, it was introduced only in 1932.
In Russia, grows more than 11 species of this herb, and only two of them (motherwort and five-lobed hearth) are medicinal plants. Encyclopedia of herbs gives a complete descriptionthis perennial. The plant begins to blossom from May to September, the fruit ripens in July. The stems of the motherwort are quite high, reaching 2 m in length. The tops of the leaves grow in a bunch and resemble a lion's tail.
Motherwort motherwort is more common in abandonedsoils and wastelands. In pharmaceuticals, the aerial part of the grass is used, in which the huge content of valuable micro-and macro-nutrients for medicine. The leaves contain a lot of alkaloids, tannins, essential oils, mineral salts, ascorbic acid, vitamin PP, flavonoid glycosides, saponins, choline, and much more.
In clinical trials, it was found thatextract of grass increases the intervals between epileptic seizures. Also reduces intense headaches, struggles with insomnia, calms the nervous system. Positively affects the potency. In addition, there is a high efficacy of the drug in myocarditis, Graves' disease, brain contusions, heart defects, cardiosclerosis and myocardial dystrophy.
Heartwort is used in hypertensivediseases and cardiovascular dystonia. Infusions can be prepared independently from dry raw materials. To do this, take 15 g of grass, pour boiling water, and stew for a couple (15 minutes). Then the extract is cooled and filtered. Is taken twice a day for 50 g.
Shows the use of infusion with menopausalphenomena that are caused by unreasonable fear, anxiety, palpitations, sweating, shortness of breath. The herb has a good effect in flatulence, gastrointestinal diseases. In combination with hawthorn and valerian, the mixture is shown to enhance cardiac performance.
In alternative medicine motherwort heartworm(photo - in the article) is used as an aphrodisiac, restorative and revitalizing means. It is also recommended for the treatment of worms. It should be noted that this plant is the most valuable honey plant. It produces a lot of nectar: a bee gets up to 600 g of sucrose from a single flower. Honey has healing properties and a pleasant taste. It has an anti-inflammatory effect on the body and is indicated for the treatment of acute respiratory infections.
Active motherwort is used inindustry. Seeds are used to produce fatty oil, from which varnishes are made, impermeable fabrics and fibers are obtained. They also impregnate the paper. In veterinary medicine, cattle for various heart diseases and neuroses are treated with plant extracts. Pharmacy alcohol tincture can be given to children. This is an old healing tool that has been tested not only by scientists, but also by time.
Side effects
Since the plant is very poisonous, apply itneed in small quantities. In the event of an overdose, the following effects may occur: vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, pain in the intestinal area and the presence of blood in the feces.
