Types of medicinal plants and methods of their application. Medicinal properties of medicinal plants

As practice shows, we do not always know how to competently and fully use the gifts of mother nature, which generously provided us with natural medicines, with the help of which our ancestors treated many diseases. It's time to remember the healing properties of herbs and plants, their role in medicine, the rules of admission, harm and benefits.

Medicinal plants in medicine

But medicinal plants are used not only for therapeutic, but also for preventive purposes, for example, to cleanse the body. It is regular cleansing that is one of the secrets of people who, even in old age, can boast of excellent physical and mental health.

Of course, drugs from plants do not have a pronounced pharmacological activity, since they act on the body slowly, but in some cases it is the plants that are more effective than their synthetic "brothers". Thus, among the 3,000 drugs that are used by modern medicine, about 35-40 percent are produced from medicinal plants, and the number of herbal preparations is increasing every year.

However, it is important to remember that only a doctor can diagnose and prescribe a medicinal plant, while self-medication may not lead to the desired result (at best) or worsen well-being (at worst).

What is the secret of the effectiveness of herbal medicines?
The fact is that plants are a biogenetically formed complex consisting of active substances and other (secondary) elements, including:

• metabolites,
• proteins,
• various essential oils
• chlorophyll,
• trace elements,
• different groups
• inorganic salts.

Therefore, it is not surprising that scientific medicine, which considers folk methods of treatment imperfect and archaic, still resorts to the help of medicinal plants that have proven their effectiveness and usefulness during their existence. And this is not surprising, because medicinal herbs and plants do not have any chemical additives, since nature itself endowed them with useful properties, creating a kind of safe "natural pills".

Moreover, modern science not only studies and carefully checks the experience of traditional medicine, but also replenishes the arsenal of therapeutic agents.

Medicinal plants and their uses

From medicinal plants are made:

• infusions,
• decoctions,
• tinctures,
• powders,
• ointments,
• extracts,
• syrups.

infusions

• cold method - the crushed plant (or collection) is poured with cold boiled water, infused for 5-8 hours, after which the mixture is filtered through gauze,
• hot way - the crushed plant (or collection) is poured with boiling water and put on fire for 20 minutes, while it is important not to bring the water to a boil, then the infusion is squeezed through cheesecloth.

Decoctions

To prepare a decoction, it is necessary to pour the crushed plant with water and bring to a boil, then strain and bring to the desired volume by adding boiled water. Both decoctions and infusions are stored for no more than one or two days.

Tinctures

Powders

Ointments

Astringents:

• petrolatum,
• lanolin,
• unsalted pork fat,
• fresh butter or vegetable oil.

extracts

syrups

Properties of medicinal plants

• alkaloids,
• glycosides,
• coumarins and furocoumarins,
• essential oils,
• resin,
• tannins,
• vitamins.

alkaloids

The most used alkaloids:

• strychnine,
• brucine,
• caffeine,
• morphine,
• nicotine,
• quinine,
• atropine.

• pilocarpus,
• belladonna,
• periwinkle pink,
• securinega subshrub,
• ephedra,
• egg-pod.

Glycosides

• digitalis,
• lily of the valley,
• Adonis.

2. Anthraglycosides:

• buckthorn,
• rhubarb,
• cassia,
• aloe.

3. Saponins.
They have the following effects on the body:

• expectorant: istod roots, cyanosis and primrose roots,
• diuretic: kidney tea herb,
• choleretic: St. John's wort.

• lower blood pressure,
• induce vomiting,
• have a diaphoretic effect.

• sagebrush,
• gentian,
• dandelion,
• centaury.

• increase appetite,
• increase the peristalsis of the stomach,
• improve digestion,
• I increase the secretion of gastric juice.

• hawthorn,
• chokeberry,
• liquorice root,
• tansy,
• buckwheat.

• P-vitamin activity,
• bactericidal action,
• choleretic action,
• removal of radioactive materials.

Coumarins and Furocoumarins

• umbrella,
• legumes,
• rue.

• vasodilator,
• antispasmodic,
• antitumor,
• photosensitizing.

Essential oils

The most common essential oils:

• mint,
• valerian,
• thyme,
• eucalyptus,
• oregano,
• Melissa,
• juniper,
• wormwood,
• sage.

• anti-inflammatory,
• antimicrobial,
• antiviral,
• antihelminthic,
• soothing,
• stimulating
• painkiller,
• vasodilator,
• expectorant.

resins

Plants from which resins are obtained:

• rhubarb,
• pine,
• Birch,
• sandarac,
• gopher,
• myrrh.

• bactericidal,
• antiseptic,
• wound healing,
• laxative.

Tannins

Plants with tannic properties include:

• Birch,
• bird cherry,
• hypericum,
• Oak bark,
• sagebrush,
• rhubarb,
• tansy.

• astringent,
• bactericidal,
• anti-inflammatory,
• hemostatic,
• anti-inflammatory.

vitamins

Reception of medicinal plants

1. Before taking herbs, it is imperative to consult a doctor who will select the required dose and develop a regimen for taking the drug.


2. Potent herbal preparations are taken for 7 to 20 days, then a ten-day break is made, after which the course of treatment is resumed.

3. Medicinal herbal preparations that do not have a strong effect are allowed to be taken for no more than two months.

4. Remember that the dosage indicated in the prescription is designed for taking the drug by an adult, therefore, when taking the medicine for children, adolescents and sick people, it is necessary to reduce the dose, adhering to the recommendations of a specialist.

5. In the absence of clear instructions in the recipe regarding the use of the drug, it is recommended to take it half an hour before a meal.

6. Strictly observe the duration of taking a medicinal plant, as certain toxic plants can provoke the following reactions:

• allergic,
• temporary impotence,
• weakness,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea
• dizziness.

8. In the process of using medicinal plants, it is forbidden to consume alcoholic beverages and fatty foods.

9. It is undesirable to take long breaks in treatment, as this may lead to the need to repeat the entire course.

10. Raw materials should be stored in a dry, and, most importantly, clean place, and for storage it is necessary to use closed containers into which dust cannot enter. Contact of the medicinal plant with animals, which are often carriers of dangerous diseases, should also be excluded.

11. Infusions and decoctions must be prepared daily, as they deteriorate very quickly, especially in the summer.

12. Plants used for medicinal purposes must be carefully monitored. Therefore, it is recommended to purchase them in pharmacies or in special drug stores.

Important! Sometimes the use of medicinal plants can provoke a deterioration in the condition (especially in the first days of taking the drug, infusion or decoction). You should not be afraid of such manifestations, because in this way the immune mechanism is activated. But if no improvement is observed after 3-4 days, it is better to stop taking the drug or replace it with another (similar) one.

The benefits of medicinal plants

• low toxicity
• the possibility of long-term use,
• the complexity of the impact,
• no significant side effects
• easy absorption by the human body,
• bioavailability,
• infrequent cases of intolerance,
• a wide range of activities,
• a high degree of activity against strains of microorganisms, as well as viruses that have managed to acquire resistance to various synthetic drugs, including antibiotics, during their existence.

• chronic diseases,
• relapsing diseases,
• pathology of the gastrointestinal tract,
• urinary tract pathology,
• respiratory pathology,
• skin problems
• functional disorders of the neuroendocrine system.

Harm of medicinal plants

Self-medication can provoke poisoning even by non-poisonous plants.


Yes, long-term use sweet clover can cause:

• dizziness,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• migraine,
• drowsiness,
• violation of the liver,
• disruption of the CNS.

• narrowing of blood vessels,
• increase in blood pressure.

• increased blood clotting,
• hypertension,
• atherosclerosis,
• bleeding.

The following medicinal plants that have an abortive effect are contraindicated for pregnant women:

• aralia,
• aloe,
• Highlander,
• elecampane,
• barberry,
• oregano,
• nettle,
• buckthorn,
• crocus,
• wormwood,
• celandine,
• licorice,
• thyme,
• juniper,
• bearberry,
• yarrow,
• sage.

Poisonous medicinal plants

I must say that the toxic properties of many medicinal plants do not disappear anywhere during drying or heat treatment. Many of the poisons present in plants have no taste or smell, making them particularly insidious and dangerous.

Particularly poisonous plants, the intake of which should be carried out strictly according to the doctor's prescription and in the dose established by him:

• hypericum,
• buckthorn bark,
• fern Male,
• yarrow,
• sagebrush,
• belladonna,
• tansy,
• rhubarb,
• rhododendron,
• horsetail,
• licorice,
• bearberry,
• physalis,
• hellebore,
• henbane,
• common bird cherry.

Popular medicinal plants

Aloe vera

• moisturizes the skin
• smoothes wrinkles
• eliminates sunburn,
• heals cuts and scrapes
• relieves inflammation, providing a calming effect,
• reduces itching and burning,
• relieves swelling.

Burdock

• boil,
• rashes
• bruise,
• burn,
• acne,
• ringworm,
• traces of insect bites.

Marigold

• bites,
• stretching of varying degrees,
• eye pain,
• varicose veins.

Chamomile

• increase the secretory work of the digestive glands,
• stimulate the process of bile secretion,
• increase appetite,
• relieve spasms localized in the abdominal organs,
• reduce gas formation in the intestines,
• relieve pain
• eliminate inflammation,
• regulate the menstrual cycle,
• relieve itching,
• increase perspiration.

Echinacea

• anti-inflammatory,
• antifungal,
• antiviral,
• antiallergic,
• antirheumatic,
• immunomodulatory.

• cold,
• flu,
• otitis,
• bladder disease,
• mononucleosis,
• blood poisoning,
• liver disease,
• chronic inflammatory processes,
• diabetes,
• eczema,
• herpes,
• hives,
• burns,
• insect and snake bites.

Peppermint

• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• manganese.

• reduces symptoms such as "irritable bowel",
• eliminates digestive disorders,
• relieves fever
• normalizes the digestive process,
• fights flatulence,
• reduce nausea,
• relieves headache,
• reduces inflammation
• dilates the vessels of the heart, lungs and brain.

Tea tree

• acne,
• various vaginal infections,
• mycosis,
• warts,
• insect bites,
• herpes,
• burns
• thrush.
• chronic fatigue syndrome.

• antiseptic bactericidal,
• immunomodulatory,
• antifungal,
• antiviral.

Ginseng

• calms the nervous system
• reduces cholesterol levels
• boosts immunity,
• increases endurance,
• improves appetite,
• normalizes sleep
• relieves pain in chronic gastritis,
• normalizes bowel function.

Sage

• antiseptic,
• anti-inflammatory,
• diuretic,
• astringent,
• antispasmodic,
• painkiller.

• angina,
• catarrh of the upper respiratory tract,
• bronchitis,
• pneumonia,
• tracheitis,
• laryngitis,
• inflammation of the oral mucosa,
• obesity,
• articular rheumatism,
• arthritis,
• climax.

Calendula

• anti-inflammatory,
• wound healing,
• bactericidal,
• antispasmodic,
• choleretic,
• sedative.

• erosion of the cervix,
• colpitis,
• proctitis,
• chronic fistulas,
• minor wounds,
• cuts,
• burns
• boils,
• edema,
• cardiovascular diseases.

St. John's wort

• anti-inflammatory,
• antibacterial,
• painkiller,
• soothing,
• hemostatic,
• stimulating.

• biliary dyskinesia,
• hepatitis,
• congestion in the gallbladder
• cholecystitis,
• gastritis,
• flatulence,
• diarrhea.

The fact that medicinal plants have useful properties is an axiom - otherwise these herbs would not be called medicinal. However, few people know exactly what properties medicinal plants have - for which diseases their use is recommended, and for which, on the contrary, the use of medicinal herbs is strictly prohibited. To understand this issue, read this material.

Medicinal properties and contraindications of medicinal herbs and plants

In this section of the article, you will learn about the properties and use of such medicinal plants as marshmallow, immortelle, valerian, elecampane and oregano:

Marshmallow officinalis . The roots have an expectorant, softening, enveloping, analgesic effect, reduce irritation of the skin and mucous membranes during inflammatory and ulcerative processes.

The contraindication of this medicinal plant is pregnancy, in infancy - constipation,.

Sandy immortelle. It has analgesic, hemostatic, blood-purifying, choleretic, diuretic, diaphoretic, expectorant, antimicrobial, antihelminthic action. Also, this medicinal plant has the ability to increase blood pressure.

The plant has low toxicity, however, the dosage should be strictly observed. Contraindicated in cholestasis.

Valerian officinalis. It reduces the excitability of the nervous system, dilates the vessels of the heart, normalizes sleep, relieves spasms of the gastrointestinal tract, has anticonvulsant activity, antihelminthic and carminative properties. Overdose can cause nausea, heart failure, headache, drowsiness.

Contraindicated in patients with increased blood clotting, chronic enterocolitis.

Elecampane is high. Regulates the secretory function of the stomach and intestines, stimulates the metabolism in the body, has a calming, anti-inflammatory, astringent, diuretic, choleretic, expectorant, diaphoretic and antihelminthic properties.

Caution should be exercised in the use of elecampane in kidney disease, it is contraindicated in pregnancy.

Oregano ordinary. The medicinal properties of this medicinal plant are to stimulate the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, stimulate appetite, relieve spasms of the stomach and intestines.

Helps with: headache, nausea, vomiting, regulates the menstrual cycle in women, indicated for insomnia, epilepsy, rickets, diathesis,.

Contraindicated in pregnant women.

Healing properties of medicinal plants and their benefits to humans

Here are the properties of such medicinal plants and herbs as ginseng, St. John's wort and calendula:

Ginseng ordinary. Restores strength after illness, promotes longevity. Due to its properties, the use of this medicinal herb is indicated for normalizing blood pressure. Ginseng effectively helps digestion, stimulates cardiac activity, hematopoiesis, increases the function of the sex glands. But it should be remembered that in case of an overdose, headaches, insomnia, and an increase in blood pressure are possible.

Contraindicated in pregnancy, hyperexcitability and bleeding, inflammatory diseases.

St. John's wort . The healing properties of this medicinal plant help with diseases of the heart, gastrointestinal tract, liver, bladder,. It has a calming effect on the nervous system, has hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, astringent, analgesic, wound healing, urinary and choleretic properties. The plant is slightly poisonous.

Contraindicated in pregnancy, children under 12 years of age, with phototherapy.

Calendula officinalis. It is used as an expectorant, sweat, urine and choleretic agent. The benefit of this medicinal plant is that it calms the central nervous system, regulates cardiac activity, and lowers blood pressure. It has anti-inflammatory, astringent, bactericidal, wound healing, blood pressure lowering properties.

Medicinal herbs: useful properties and contraindications

And what are the medicinal properties and contraindications of such herbs as nettle, burdock, coltsfoot and lungwort?

Stinging nettle . It has a tonic, vitaminizing, stimulating, hemostatic, wound healing, analgesic, diuretic and laxative properties. The medicinal properties of this medicinal herb are that it enhances metabolism, improves blood composition, removes excess sugar from the body, and reduces allergic reactions.

Contraindicated in pregnancy, increased risk of thrombosis, severe kidney disease and disorders.

Burdock . Used for kidney stones, gout, rheumatism. It has strengthening, immunostimulating, anti-inflammatory, blood-purifying, antibacterial, urinary, diaphoretic properties, stimulates the production of breast milk. The use of this medicinal plant for humans is great in the treatment of skin diseases - acne, rashes, lichen, eczema, boils,.

Contraindicated in pregnancy and intestinal colic.

Common coltsfoot . It has anti-inflammatory, stimulating, enveloping, expectorant, softening, disinfecting properties. Assign for catarrh of the stomach, inflammation of the kidneys and bladder, colds, tuberculosis, arterial hypertension, cough, suffocation, dropsy, scrofula and.

Contraindicated in pregnancy, liver disease, children under 2 years.

Lungwort officinalis . It has anti-inflammatory, softening, expectorant, antiseptic, hemostatic and wound healing properties. The properties of this medicinal herb are used for diseases of the stomach, intestines, kidneys, respiratory organs, women's diseases, scrofula and hemorrhoids.

Contraindicated in pregnancy, increased blood clotting.

Medicinal properties and contraindications of herbs (with photo)

Below are photos of medicinal herbs and describe the properties of medicinal plants such as lemon balm, mint, dandelion, plantain, wormwood and motherwort:

Melissa officinalis. Regulates the activity of the heart, calms the nervous system, stimulates appetite, enhances the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, suppresses nausea and vomiting. The beneficial properties of this medicinal herb are that it has a sedative, analgesic, anticonvulsant, laxative and diaphoretic effect. Reduces blood pressure.

Contraindicated if you need increased concentration.

Peppermint . It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic, sedative, expectorant and choleretic properties. The healing properties of this medicinal herb are used to stimulate appetite, stimulate the secretory function of the gastrointestinal tract. It is not recommended to use it when, in large quantities, it contributes to the deterioration of sleep, reduces the secretion of breast milk.

Contraindicated in pregnancy and increased heart rate.

Yarrow . It has a hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal,. Reduces blood pressure, relaxes smooth muscles, enhances uterine contractions, stimulates the production of breast milk.

Three-part series . It has hemostatic, antiallergic, wound healing, antiseptic, sweating and diuretic properties. It is used to improve digestion, in case of metabolic disorders, it is effective for colds, coughs, as well as gout, rickets,. Outwardly, the series is used for diathesis, for the treatment of psoriasis, scrofula, and various skin diseases.

Contraindicated in children under 3 years of age and in the second half of pregnancy.

Salvia officinalis . It has hemostatic, soothing, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, antimicrobial properties. Reduces sweating and milk production in nursing mothers. Externally used for hair loss. Not recommended for acute nephritis, pregnancy, kidney inflammation and severe cough.

Attention! When using the medicinal properties of plants and herbs, always pay attention to contraindications to their use.

A large group of plants, parts of which serve as raw materials for obtaining medicines. These include those in which at least one of the parts contains a therapeutic agent.

Medicinal plants are used in folk and traditional medicine for preventive and therapeutic purposes.

There is an erroneous opinion that medicinal plants are used exclusively in traditional medicine, but if you look at the composition of any of the drugs, most of them contain natural ingredients. To date, more than 350 thousand plant species are known to be recognized as medicinal.

The use of medicinal herbs

A medicinal plant must contain one or more useful substances, but it is not always distributed evenly in the culture itself. It is necessary to know which part of the plant is used for treatment and how it is useful. Also, a number of herbs have useful properties only in a certain period, for example, during the flowering period, or even before flowering, you need to collect and dry the leaves.

Herbs are used as raw materials for the manufacture of preparations for internal and external use.

For internal use, decoctions, infusions, tinctures based on essential oils and alcohol are prepared. The plant is used both fresh and dry.

For external treatment, ointments, tinctures, compresses, various herbal baths are prepared.

Some herbs are used as spices in cooking, prepared salads, eaten raw. All this brings a beneficial effect to the body.

In medicine, juice from freshly squeezed leaves and stems is often used.

Depending on the variety, both all parts of the plant and some (seeds, root, stem, leaves, flowers) can be useful.

Classification of medicinal plants

Medicinal plants are classified into 3 main groups.

Official medicinal plants - varieties that are allowed in the country for the preparation of medicinal products.

Pharmacopoeial - officially allowed, but subject to special requirements.

Traditional medicine plants are plant species whose medicinal effects have not been officially confirmed at the country level, or the species have been little studied by science. But this does not mean that the plant does not have medicinal properties, perhaps in another country it is officially confirmed. This group includes the largest number of species and requires an individual approach in each individual case.

The chemical composition of medicinal plants

The composition of various herbs includes a number of those or other useful substances that are essential for the human body. For a positive effect, the plant must contain biologically active substances.

Important active ingredients:

A separate group is occupied by vitamins: C (ascorbic acid), a group of vitamins B (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12), vitamin D, A, E.

Collection and preparation of raw materials

For a positive effect, you need to know when and how to collect herbs for further drying and harvesting. It is necessary to collect only healthy plants, during the period of active maturation. Young, undeveloped species are ineffective, like old ones, due to the large amount of fiber. The place of collection is of great importance. Choose the most environmentally friendly areas, do not pick flowers along railways and highways, near megacities and large enterprises. Choose wild herbs along the forest and along river banks. Medicinal plants are considered to be plants growing in the wild, and not grown in botanical gardens.

Basic rules for harvesting herbs:

• Pick ripe and healthy grass without roots.
• Pluck only part of the leaves from one plant, otherwise it will lead to its death.
• Cut roots only from chopped trees and bushes.
• Each medicinal plant has its own collection period and certain parts.
• The buds are harvested during their maturation in early spring, as soon as they begin to swell, before growth begins.
• The bark is cut in the spring during the movement of juices.
• Flowering and leaves are plucked during the period of active flowering.
• Seeds and fruits are harvested in autumn after the crop has matured.
• The roots are cut in late autumn, when the plant goes into a dormant period.

When collecting, be sure to use gloves and beware of getting juice or pollen in the eyes, on exposed skin and mucous membranes.

Drying is carried out in a well-ventilated and dry room, protected from direct sunlight. You will find details about harvesting and drying in articles for a particular type of plant.

Medicinal plants are herbs, any parts of which (leaves, root, rhizome, flowers) are used in folk medicine for the preparation of various potions.

Types of medicinal plants

In medicine, medicinal plants are classified into the following types:

• Official. Plants that are allowed at the state level. Their types are listed in the State Register of Medicines of the Russian Federation.
• Medicinal plants in folk medicine. The largest category. The species included in it are little described, but are widely used among the people. Plants in this category have not been tested in modern pharmacology, but are distributed in countries where medicine is not available.
• Pharmacopoeia. Plants included in the official category. Requirements for their quality are described in the article of the State Pharmacopoeia.

Medicinal plants are also divided into:

• herbaceous - chamomile, chicory, St. John's wort, calamus, cowberry and others;
• shrubs and shrubs - wild rose, lilac, hawthorn, sophora, barberry, viburnum, juniper;
• creepers - grapes, hops, ivy, Caucasian Dioscorea;
• trees - birch, linden, elder, willow, eucalyptus, almond.

The use of medicinal plants

Medicinal plants have been used by the people since ancient times. The main scope of their application is the manufacture of medicines for external and internal use.

From medicinal plants are made:

• infusions;
• decoctions;
• extracts;
• dried herb powder;
• ointments;
• lotions.

For the preparation of medicines in medicine and among the people, all parts of plants are used:

• flowers;
• leaves;
• fruit;
• roots;
• rhizomes;
• seeds;
• bark;
• kidneys.

Medicinal plants are excellent for the treatment of many diseases. But most often they are used as an adjuvant therapy with the parallel use of medications.

For eyes

To improve vision, blueberries, cranberries, and cloudberries are used. Fruits also have a positive effect on the eyes, and.

Eye treatment with medicinal plants should be agreed with the attending physician. They do not treat diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and serious infections.

For the treatment of colds

Various medicinal plants are used to treat colds. With the first symptoms of a cold will help to cope:

• St. John's wort;
• chamomile;
• sage;
• yarrow;
• linden flowers;
• raspberry;
• strawberry;
• dandelion;
• horseradish.

Decoctions, teas, tinctures, fruit drinks are made from plants. Herbs are used for inhalation and as a solution for gargling.

The most effective anti-cold remedy is. It has an anti-inflammatory and disinfecting effect on the human body.

For the treatment of nasal congestion is used, and. Complex drops are made from them and instilled into the nose.

To cure pneumonia, a decoction of elecampane and St. John's wort is prepared. Bronchitis is treated with black elderberry and oats.

For the treatment of women's diseases

Medicinal plants are widely used in gynecology. For the treatment of uterine bleeding, yarrow and nettle leaves are used.

Shepherd's purse tea is an excellent remedy for menstrual problems. If a woman has inflammation, the following herbs help to treat it:

• chamomile flowers;
• plantain leaves;
• yarrow herb;
• St. John's wort;
• bergenia root;
• horsetail

To make the female menopause less painful, gynecologists recommend using decoctions from medicinal plants such as birch, mint, yarrow, buckthorn, viburnum.

Viburnum bark is used for menorrhagia (excessive bleeding during menstruation).

For men

Medicinal herbs have a beneficial effect on men. For the treatment of male infertility, they use: centaury, garcinia cambogia, blueberry leaves, mulberries, birch leaves, lingonberries, bearberry, horsetail, milk thistle, sage, calendula, wild rose, tricolor violet, wild rose.

Dandelion and nettle leaves contribute to the production of male testosterone. Adding ginger to coffee or other drinks and dishes gives a man strength, vigor, self-confidence and tones the muscles.

For vessels and heart

For the treatment of hypertension, chokeberry, medicinal valerian, sweet clover, marsh cranberry, five-lobed motherwort, staminate orthosiphon, common mountain ash and horse sorrel are used.

Marsh cudweed dilates blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, and calms the nervous system.

Coronary heart disease is treated with apricot, fluffy birch, hawthorn, wild strawberry, wild garlic and Chinese magnolia vine.

Ordinary corn is used for atherosclerosis. Corn columns with stigmas normalize the metabolism in the body, and reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood.

For kidney and urinary problems

Medicinal plants effectively cope with kidney diseases and urinary system problems. To cleanse the kidneys, it is recommended to consume flax, shepherd's bags, bearberry, elderberry and tricolor violet. The listed herbs have a diuretic effect, but unlike medicines, they do not wash out calcium from the human body.

For the treatment of renal inflammation, bearberry, yarrow, birch buds are used. To get rid of edema due to improper functioning of the kidneys, you should drink an infusion of oats.

If a person suffers from a disease such as cystitis, baths from such medicinal plants will help him: birch, currant, eucalyptus leaves, sage grass, sweet clover, chamomile and calendula flowers.

To dissolve stones in the urinary organs, infusions of carrot seeds, lingonberries, strawberry leaves and parsley should be used.

For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

For the treatment of problems associated with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, you should choose the right medicinal plant. Some herbs can help with a certain disease, while others can harm.

If the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines suffers, the treatment will help:

• sea ​​buckthorn fruits;
• rice grains;
• cereals;
• althea root.

Plants envelop the walls of the stomach and have an anti-inflammatory effect on the work of the digestive tract.

Medicinal plants such as snake knotweed root, tea leaves and birch buds will help to cope with diarrhea. They create a protective film and prevent the penetration of chemically active substances and microorganisms.

Sea buckthorn oil and pectin do an excellent job with ulcers and erosive diseases of the gastric mucosa. If a person has constipation or flatulence, then medicinal plants that have an astringent effect will not work. Anise fruits, dill and fennel seeds and hay leaves have an effective effect in this case.

To cure hemorrhoids, the following medicinal plants are used:

• leaves and strings;
• flowers, calendula and chamomile.

A properly selected collection of medicinal plants will help cure diarrhea, intestinal infection and other gastrointestinal diseases at the first symptoms.

Outdoor use

There are a number of medicinal herbs that are used only externally. For example, . For external use, leaves and flowers of calendula are suitable. They have an anti-inflammatory effect and promote the healing of wounds on the hands and feet.

Such a medicinal plant as fireweed is a hemostatic agent for the human body. It also has soothing properties and promotes faster healing of wounds.

Celandine is used to make lotions as a cure for rashes, lichen, acne, diathesis, purulent wounds and ulcers.

The crushed leaves of the plant are applied to infected wounds.

Since childhood, each of us has known such a medicinal plant as plantain. Its leaves are applied to wounds. They have a hemostatic effect, wound healing and anti-inflammatory action.

Nervous and mental problems

For the treatment of neurosis, chamomile roots and flowers, transverse mint leaves, fragrant dill, and nettle are used. Pharmacy chamomile helps a person cope with mental problems.

Medicinal plants have a calming effect on the human nervous system, hypnotic, anticonvulsant and anti-inflammatory effect, relieve increased irritability.

Nerves are treated with prickly hawthorn, black elderberry, motherwort, oregano, stork and fragrant dill.

Contraindications to the use of medicinal herbs

Despite the effectiveness of herbal treatments, they should be used with caution. A plant such as celandine should not be consumed orally in large quantities. Overdose can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and breathing problems.

The correct dosage should be observed when using the drug collection, which contains spring adonis. This is a poisonous plant.

If a person has increased secretion of the stomach, it is not recommended to use the roots of common calamus. Aloe does not apply in the presence of open wounds, uterine bleeding, cystitis, during pregnancy.

In the presence of serious diseases, the use of medicinal plants should be agreed with the doctor!

Herbal treatment

Herbal treatment has now become very popular, traditional medicine recommends a huge number of recipes for herbal treatment of various diseases. I present to your attention information about the use of certain medicinal plants for the treatment of specific diseases.

Herbal treatment. Application for various diseases

● The above table is a new development of herbalists in Russia.