Useful properties of the motherwort
An inconspicuous grass wasfather is known, perhaps,all. It grows on the banks of rivers, near abandoned buildings and on vacant lots. Having looked at the photo, you will be sure that you have repeatedly met this plant. Other names are canine or deaf nettles, and a core. Its useful properties are so vast that they should be discussed in more detail.
Beneficial features
The herb of the motherwort is known, first of all,its calming effect. Drops on its basis are taken as a hypnotic and to stabilize the work of the nervous system. And this plant has a beneficial effect not only on the central apparatus, but also on the vegetative system. Thus, the preparation based on the core regulates the work of internal organs and stimulates the heart rhythm. In addition, motherwort tinctures are taken to lower blood pressure.
The core very well coexists with other medicinal plants, so it is often included in herbal preparations for the complex treatment of nervous disorders and sleep disorders.
But there are other uses for this herb. Decoctions of flowers and leaves are recommended for women who suffer from painful menstruation. And in the period of menopause, it alleviates the main symptoms.
During the cold, tinctures of the motherwort are prescribedto improve sphagnum expectoration. It does more intense sweating and helps strengthen the body. Also, the core is used as a diuretic.
Due to the fact that the motherwort rarely causes allergic reactions, it is widely used in pediatrics. In the first place - as a mild sedative for children.
However, despite the abundance of useful properties, medicines based on this plant have a number of contraindications.
These drugs are contraindicated in people with low blood pressure and slow heart work. They can cause drowsiness in them.
Tinctures and decoctions of the motherwort can not be takenthose whose work is associated with a great concentration of attention and speed of reaction (drivers, pilots). Although the action of the drug is soothing, but at the same time it slows down the body's natural responses.
Pregnant women and those with prolongedand abundant discharge during menstruation, also should refrain from taking such drugs. Motherwort reinforces contraction of the uterine muscles and this can cause only more intense bleeding or miscarriage.
Prescription Drugs
With neuroses, headache, insomnia orincreased pressure take the motherwort juice. To prepare it, you need to pass the fresh leaves of the plant through the meat grinder, drain the resulting liquid through the gauze. The cake can be discarded, and the remaining juice can be consumed. However, it is worth remembering that the tool will have its useful properties no more than two days, so prepare such a tool for future use will not work. Take the medicine should be a teaspoon three times a day for an hour before meals. The standard course of treatment is three weeks.
With heart diseases and high blood pressurerecommend taking a special tincture from the herb Leonurus. A tablespoon of dry plant should be poured a glass of boiling water and leave to infuse for the night. Then the liquid must be filtered through gauze and drank two tablespoons four times a day for one hour before eating. The recommended period of admission is from two weeks to a month.
To adjust the work of the menstrual cycle, you cantry this tincture. Two teaspoons of herbs are poured into two glasses of warm boiled water and leave to steam for eight hours. After that, the broth should be drunk on a quarter cup for half an hour before meals three times a day.
