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: Enhances appetite, strengthens and improves digestion, corrects metabolism in skin diseases, increases urine and sweat secretion, stops bleeding, has a calming effect on the nervous system, slightly reduces blood pressure, increases the amplitude of heart contractions, and has a mild softening and anti-inflammatory effect. Used to stimulate appetite, improve digestion, and for colds, coughs, liver and spleen diseases, gout, arthritis, and rickets.

Method of application and dosage: Pour 15 g of the herb with 400 ml of boiling water, infuse for 30 minutes, and drink 1/2 glass 3-4 times a day before meals.

External use: Applied in the form of baths, lotions, and compresses. It promotes drying of the affected area of the body and rapid epithelization of the skin. The infusion is useful for washing the head affected by seborrhea. For baths, pour 30 g of the herb with 1 liter of boiling water, strain, and add to the bath. For lotions and compresses, boil 3 tablespoons of the herb in 400 ml of water for 10 minutes, strain, and use as directed.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance.

Internal use: Tansy treats hypertension, asthma, anemia, atherosclerosis, food poisoning, flu, soft tumors (fibroids), polyps in the colon, hemorrhoids, gastritis, goiter, gout, rheumatism, ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, gall bladder, kidneys, and heart muscle.

Application and dosage: Place fresh herb in a 500 g jar, filling half of the volume. Pour boiling water, cover with a lid. (For an infusion of dry herb, fill 1/4 of the jar). After cooling, drink twice a day, 100 ml each time, 10-15 minutes before meals. The infusion color is dark, and the taste is bitter.

External use: Infusions of the herb and root are used for baths, washes, and compresses for various skin conditions (rashes, lichen, boils), jaundice, purulent wounds, and ulcers. Infected, slow-healing ulcers and wounds are treated with a powder made from the leaves. Pour 30 g of raw material with 1 liter of boiling water, infuse for 3-4 hours, strain, and apply as directed.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance, epilepsy, angina pectoris, bronchial asthma, neurological diseases. A poisonous plant that requires caution in use.

Internally, aqueous infusion and alcoholic tincture of the rhizomes and roots are used as a calming remedy for nervous excitement, insomnia, asthma, palpitations, seizures, spasms, hysteria, neuroses of the cardiovascular system accompanied by pain and spasms of coronary vessels, for nervous diseases of the stomach and intestines, skin diseases on a nervous basis, and other nervous disorders. They are also used for headaches of nervous origin and inflammation of the sciatic nerve.

Method of application and dosage: 2.5 tablespoons of roots are poured with 200 ml of boiling water, infused for 45-60 minutes, strained. Boiled water is added to the obtained infusion to the original volume. Take 2-3 tablespoons 3-4 times a day, 30 minutes after meals. Tincture: 1 part valerian roots and 5 parts 70° alcohol or vodka, infuse for a week, strain. Take 15-20 drops 3-4 times a day.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance. Nausea and vomiting may occur in case of overdose.

Internally, the infusion is used to stimulate appetite, as an analgesic and sedative in cases of neurasthenia and intestinal colic. Applied as an infusion for gastritis, insomnia, spasms, and bronchial asthma in kidney stone disease.

Method of application and dosage: Steep 1 teaspoon of wormwood in ¼ liter of boiling water and infuse for 10 minutes. Cool the tea and drink three times a day, one cup after meals.

Externally, applied as compresses, rinses, and local baths for inflammation of the mammary glands, quick maturation of boils, toothache, and foot sweating.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance, anemia, pregnancy. Consultation with a specialist is recommended before use.

Composition: marigold, flax seeds, yarrow, watercress, licorice, flax seeds, milk thistle fruits.

For liver diseases, gallbladder and bile ducts, hepatitis, cholecystitis, gallstone disease, helps remove cholesterol from the body.

Internally, it is taken as a diuretic for cystitis, pyelonephritis, urinary stone disease, enuresis, prostatitis, gastroenteritis, and chronic diarrhea.

Method of application and dosage: 2 tablespoons of leaves are poured with 1 glass of boiling water, heated on a water bath with the lid closed for 30 minutes, cooled for 10 minutes at room temperature, strained, and the obtained infusion is brought to the original volume with boiled water. Take 1/3 cup 2-3 times a day.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity; in case of kidney pathology, consult with a specialist.

Internal use:

Take it internally for spasms of the gastrointestinal tract, flatulence, nausea, vomiting; as a choleretic agent; in cases of nervous excitement and insomnia.

Application and dosage: Pour 1/2 tablespoon of raw material with 200 ml of boiling water, boil for 15 minutes in a water bath, then infuse for 45 minutes at room temperature. Strain, squeezing out the remaining raw material. Bring the finished infusion to the original volume and take it internally in doses of 1/3-1/2 cup 2-3 times a day 15 minutes before meals.

External use:

Externally, the infusion of peppermint is used for rinsing the nasal mucosa during a cold; for rinsing the oral cavity in case of unpleasant breath; for baths in case of itching of the skin, neurodermatitis, and eczema. For baths: pour 50 g of mint leaves with 10 liters of boiling water, boil for 15 minutes over low heat, and infuse until cooled.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance. Overdose of peppermint preparations is not allowed.

Internal use:

Take internally for nervous weakness, migraines, insomnia, general weakness, certain forms of asthma, colds, skin rashes, heartaches, palpitations, stomach and liver colic, anemia, and to improve metabolism.

Preparation and dosage: Pour 3 teaspoons of raw material with 200 ml of boiling water, infuse for 15 minutes, strain, squeezing the remaining raw material. Drink the warm infusion before bedtime in small sips, about a glass.

External use:

Externally, it is used for inflammation of the gums and furunculosis. Alcohol tincture is applied for rheumatic pains and myositis, compresses prepared from the herb are used as a pain reliever for bruises, arthritis, and ulcers. For baths: pour 75 g of raw material with 3 liters of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes, infuse until cooled, strain, and pour into the bath.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance.