Motherwort herb

Motherwort is a herb that has a wide range of uses. At present, people seeking to improve their health, acquire imported drugs. In the event that there is a problem with the heart or is struggling with depression, expensive imported preparations are also bought. Many forget that in Russia is very common plant such as motherwort-grass, tinctures and decoctions of which are much more effective than different newfangled funds of Western origin. This medicinal plant has long been known not only in scientific, but also in folk medicine. The very first mention of it is found in the medical literature of the 15th century. In the old days, grass was used as a medicine for coughing, for headaches and insomnia, and for weakness of the heart muscle.

The plant belongs to the category of perennial. Its height is about 100-150 centimeters. The stem is tetrahedral, erect and has sparse hairs. Leaves from below are light green, from above a little darker. Flowers are sessile, irregular, embracing the stem, the color is lilac-pink. For medicinal purposes, not inflorescences are used, but grass is only the upper part of the plant.

The medicinal plant grows mainly in the middle part of Russia, in Western Siberia, in Central Asia and on the territory of the Caucasus. Bloom, as a rule, begins in the second year of his life, somewhere in the beginning and middle of summer. The grass grows like a weed plant, mostly in vacant lots, in gardens and orchards, in cliffs and on slopes. Most likely, this is where his name came from - motherwort. Grass thanks to all its remarkable pharmacological properties is widely used in medicine.

Drugs from this medicinal plant well calms the central nervous system, normalizes high blood pressure, with tachycardia reduces the heart rate, noted anticonvulsant action. Significantly reduced headaches, improves overall health, and there is an easy hypnotic effect. As a sedative, the motherwort acts several times more efficiently than valerian. Due to its therapeutic qualities, it is prescribed in the initial stage of hypertension, angina pectoris, with mild form of Graves' disease, treatment with this medication with heart weakness, which can occur against the background of an infectious disease, is also shown. Treatment of colic, reduction of pain during exacerbation of stomach ulcers, improvement of well-being of patients with cardiovascular diseases - all this will help to overcome and cure strawberry-grass. Instructions for use advise to take the juice of the plant for 30 or 40 drops three times a day. Tincture is taken before meals, for half an hour. In general, not only tincture, but also extract and herbal infusion are used in medicine. Tincture, as a rule, on 70% alcohol.

As for contraindications, the mother-in-law has no serious limitations. The only thing, it is not necessary to use at a hypotension, so there is a risk even more to lower pressure. The motherwort herb in pregnancy is prescribed without fear, you can not worry at all, because by the number of side effects, the motherwort-grass is far after valerian.

It is interesting that the motherwort is a good honey. It emits nectar even with prolonged drought. For this reason, in combination with bee products, it has a good curative effect. For example, it removes various poisons from the body, and also helps to cleanse the body of accumulated toxins.

In addition, preparations based on Leonurus are used in cosmetology and dermatology. Essential oils found in the plant are included in many hygienic and cosmetic products, such as shampoos, creams, ointments, soaps.