Dry Herbs & Berries

Internally: Taken for stage II hypertension, angina, atherosclerosis; added to herbal blends for peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, gastritis with increased and decreased acidity, ulcerative colitis, as well as in diabetes and tuberculosis.

Method of application and doses: 2 tablespoons of raw material are poured with 200 ml of boiling water, boiled in a water bath for 15 minutes, infused at room temperature for 45 minutes, strained, squeezing out the remaining raw material. The resulting infusion is brought to the original volume with boiled water and taken in 1/2-1/3 glass 2-3 times a day after meals.

Externally: Applied for the treatment of cancerous diseases, wounds, burns, fistulas, and long non-healing ulcers. Prescribe compresses, lotions, tampons from infusions of Potentilla; for foot baths: 50 g of raw material is poured with 1 liter of boiling water, boiled for 5 minutes, infused until cool, strained, diluted in 10 liters of boiled water to a temperature of 35-37 degrees Celsius. The duration of the foot bath is 30 minutes.

Contraindications: Arterial hypotension, thrombophlebitis, individual intolerance.

Internally, it reduces blood pressure, cleanses blood vessels from cholesterol plaques, restores vessel elasticity, regulates the metabolism of many body systems, and promotes immune system strengthening.

Methods of application and dosage: To prepare an infusion, grind 20 g of dried flowers into powder, then pour them with 250 ml of boiling water and let it infuse for about two hours. Strain the infusion and take 1-2 tablespoons three times a day after meals.

Externally, for treating carbuncles and furunculosis, eczema, fungal diseases, pityriasis versicolor, minor and moderate wounds, frostbite, and burns of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degrees, and for preventing hair loss, boil 20 grams of the plant's fruits in 200 ml of water over low heat for 15 minutes. Cool the decoction, strain it, and then rub it thoroughly into the hair roots. After 5 minutes, rinse the hair well.

Contraindications: Pregnant and lactating women, children, and individuals with individual intolerance to the preparation. Also, activities requiring concentration.

Internal use: The infusion of the fruits is considered a general tonic in folk medicine and is taken for general weakness, anemia, lung diseases, colds, liver diseases, kidney diseases, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, and in the treatment of eye diseases.

Method of application and dosage: Pour 1 tablespoon of finely chopped raw material with 1 glass of boiling water for 3-4 hours, strain, and take 1/2 glass 3-4 times a day.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance, thrombosis, endocarditis, and circulatory failure.

Internally, it is taken for cardiovascular diseases, gallstone disease, bronchial asthma, acute bronchitis, arthritis, osteoarthritis, toothache, gynecological diseases, dermatitis, and hemorrhoids.

Method of application and dosage: Pour one-third of a half-liter jar of crushed saberfish with vodka, close the vessel tightly, and place it in a dark place. It should infuse at room temperature for at least 3 weeks. The ready tincture is taken 1 tablespoon three times a day before meals, washed down with a small amount of water.

Externally, you can also prepare an oil infusion (extract). Vegetable oil is used instead of vodka for its preparation. The rules for preparing and storing the extract are the same as for the tincture. The oil extract is used for rubbing into sore spots. After rubbing, the affected area is wrapped with a woolen cloth. The procedure is carried out at night.

Contraindications: Pregnant and lactating women, children, and individuals with individual intolerance to the preparation. When taking the tincture, one should avoid getting cold, refrain from eating salty, sour, and spicy foods. Also, do not take any medicines, herbs, or alcohol.

Description. Milk thistle is also known as St. Mary's thistle and lady's thistle. As the legend says it was St. Mary who gifted Milk Thistle to people. Milk Thistle is powerful in reconstruction of liver cells, it also is an antioxidant, and stimulates milk formation. Milk thistle fruits contain a mixture of flavonolignans. The fruits also contain fixed oil (a combination of fatty acids that are solid at room temperature), mucilage, protein and taxifolin (a chemical with unknown significance). Milk Thistle has been used as a therapy for many illnesses since ancient times. Use. Milk Thistle Herb is used for functional disorders of the liver and gallbladder. It is considered especially helpful in cases jaundice, colitis, pleurisy, and diseases of the spleen. Milk Thistle Fruit are used by some for the treatment of dyspeptic symptoms, loss of appetite, liver and gall bladder complaints including inflammation of the gall bladder duct, toxic liver disease and hepatic cirrhosis. It helps reduce outbreaks of Psoriasis. The National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Nursing Research are also studying milk thistle, for cancer prevention and to treat complications in HIV patients.

Attention! Before using any herbal products, make sure that you have full knowledge of how the herb works and any adverse reaction it may cause.

Internally, it is used for gout and rheumatism; kidney and bladder diseases; liver and gallbladder diseases; tuberculosis of the lungs; dysentery; as a hemostatic agent for pulmonary, renal, uterine, and intestinal bleeding; and for digestive disorders.

Method of application and dosage: 2 tablespoons of raw material are poured with 200 ml of boiling water, heated in a water bath for 10-15 minutes, infused at room temperature for 45 minutes, squeezing out the remaining plant material. The obtained infusion is brought to the original volume, and it is taken in 1/4-1/2 cup 3-5 times a day before meals.

Externally, nettle is applied for hypo- and avitaminosis, as well as for strengthening hair and treating furunculosis.

Contraindications: individual intolerance, increased blood clotting, hypertensive disease, pregnancy, bleeding caused by cysts, polyps, and other tumors of the uterus and its appendages. Special caution for patients with kidney disease.

Calendula flowers have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, mild sedative, choleretic, spazmaliticheskoe action

Internally, it is taken as an expectorant for acute bronchitis, pneumosclerosis, pulmonary tuberculosis, and whooping cough; for nocturnal enuresis; in gastritis and acute gastrointestinal diseases (enteritis, enterocolitis), acute and chronic colitis; in urticaria, scabies, and atherosclerosis; in stomach, lung, skin cancer, and elephantiasis.

Method of application and dosage: Pour 2 tablespoons of raw material into 200 ml of boiling water, boil in a water bath with the lid closed for 30 minutes, infuse at room temperature for 10 minutes. Strain, squeezing the remaining material, bring the obtained infusion to the original volume with boiled water, and take orally 1/3-1/2 cup 3-4 times a day 10-15 minutes before meals. Externally, use the powder from plantain leaves to sprinkle wounds; the decoction is used for rinsing wounds, ulcers, for gargling with compresses in case of eye inflammation and dermatitis.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance, gastritis, peptic ulcer with increased acidity, predisposition to thrombosis.

Internally, it is taken for nervousness, cardiomyopathy, insomnia, neurasthenia, depression, venous-vascular dystonia, gastrointestinal disorders, enlarged thyroid gland, inflammation of the intestines, scanty menstruation, initial stages of hypertension, increased nervous excitability, especially associated with menopause in women and prostate hypertrophy in men.

Method of application and dosage: Steep 15 g in 200 ml boiling water, boil on a water bath for 15 minutes, infuse at room temperature for 45 minutes, strain, squeezing the remaining raw material. Bring the ready infusion to the original volume with boiling water and take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day before meals.

Externally, it is applied for burns, as it has a strong anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. Steep 2 tablespoons in 300 ml boiling water, infuse for 1 hour, and use as directed.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance, bradycardia, or arterial hypotension.

Internal use:

Consuming an infusion made from the herb of this plant is effective for cholelithiasis, edema of various origins, cystitis, kidney stones, rheumatism, gout, and diabetes. Better results are achieved when combined with other medicinal plants that have diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties (field horsetail, weeping birch, cranberry leaves, and knotweed).

Application and dosage: Pour 1/2 teaspoon of crushed herb with 200 ml of boiling water, heat in a water bath for 10 minutes, infuse for 45 minutes at room temperature, strain, bring the infusion to the original volume with boiling water, and drink warm 1/2 cup twice a day before meals for 4-6 months with monthly breaks of 5-6 days. In case of cholecystitis, take the infusion after meals.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance.