Внутрь: принимают в качестве слабительного средства при атонии толстого кишечника, хронического запора, для регулировки стула при геморрое, проктите, анальных трещинах. Считается эффективным средством для похудения.
Способы применения и дозы: 1/2-1 ст. ложку сырья заливают кипятком, настаивают до остывания. Принимают по 1/4 - 1/2 стакана на ночь.
Противопоказания: Индивидуальная непереносимость, избегать длительного употребления; не применять при беременности, кормлении грудью и непроходимости кишечника.
Internally. The main purpose of motherwort is to regulate blood pressure. Motherwort preparations dilate blood vessels, slow down the rhythm of heart contractions, eliminate headaches and insomnia, lower blood pressure associated with atherosclerosis, prevent seizures, and slow down the functional activity of the nervous system.
Method of application and dosage: Tincture of 25 drops 3 times a day before meals.
Contraindications: Individual intolerance, pregnancy, breastfeeding.
Internally, it helps to thin the blood, which stimulates a decrease in blood pressure; improves appetite, cleanses the body; supports liver function as a natural antioxidant; helps regulate weight.
Method of application and dosage: Prepare a drink with milk, adding this ingredient and ginger. Pour a quarter cup of water into a saucepan. Add half a small spoonful of turmeric and a whole spoonful of ground ginger. Mix everything and add a cup of milk. Bring to a boil over low heat. To taste, you can add a little honey and a pinch of cinnamon. It's better to consume such a healing drink before bedtime.
Externally applied for gargling with SARS, wrapping for weight loss.
Method of use and dosage: For SARS, add 1 tsp of salt and ½ tsp of turmeric powder to 400 ml of warm water for gargling. For wrapping: in 100 g of blue clay, diluted with water, add 1 tbsp of yellow powder, 1 tsp of cinnamon. Then add 8 drops of grapefruit, lemon, or orange essential oil. Apply to steamed clean skin, wrap not too tightly with film, cover with a blanket. After 40 minutes, remove with cool water. Repeat once a week for a course of 4-5 times.
Contraindications: pregnancy; individual intolerance; contraindicated in gastritis and pancreatitis patients; the daily intake dose is 1.5 tsp; do not take this seasoning along with other medications.
Internally, infusion and decoction from birch leaves are used as a diuretic, for disorders of the nervous system, jaundice, as an anti-inflammatory and vitamin remedy, for atherosclerosis, and rheumatism.
Method of application and dosage: Decoction: 2 tablespoons of birch leaves are brewed in 500 ml of boiling water, boiled for 15-20 minutes, strained, and taken throughout the day. Infusion: a tablespoon of birch leaves per 250 ml of boiling water, infused for 3-4 hours, strained, taken 1/2 cup twice a day.
Externally, for joint diseases, compresses from fresh leaves applied to the area of affected joints or baths from a decoction of leaves are used.
Contraindications: Individual intolerance.
Internally, it is used as an infusion for gastric catarrh, heartburn, constipation, flatulence, to stimulate appetite, and improve peristalsis of the digestive organs. It is also used for liver diseases, insufficient bile secretion, and diabetes.
Method of application and dosage: Steep 1-2 teaspoons of dry, crushed herb in 2 cups of boiling water, let it infuse for 10 minutes; take three times a day, half an hour before meals, 1 tablespoon each time.
Externally, the infusion can be used for skin rashes and slow-healing wounds.
Contraindications: Individual intolerance. Overdose may lead to gastrointestinal upset.