Today we are so used to being treated with imported drugs that we buy in pharmacies that we completely forgot about the gifts of nature. It was with their help that healers used to help people. Yes, and now herbs have not lost their relevance. Many of them act in the same way as pharmaceuticals, but are more careful about your body.
Prickly motherwort
What do you know about this nondescript weed? “Usually they drink it to calm down,” you say. Yes, indeed, treatment of the nervous system is its main task, but not the only one. Today we will consider how they drink the motherwort tincture and what problems its use solves.
Motherwort is a perennial plant, completely unpretentious, which grows in meadows, streets and parks. In height, it can reach one meter. For the preparation of medicinal infusion, dry tops are used. The product has a bitter taste, characterized by a brown color. Let's take a closer look at what is included in it, as well as how to drink tincture of motherwort.
Structure
What is the main difficulty in prescribing herbs? The fact that it is very difficult to correctly calculate the concentration of nutrients, and hence the dosage of the drug. Even the conditions under which the plant was collected, the final result depends. Since elderly people often drink tincture of motherwort, an overdose of the active substance can be very noticeable for them.
Of course, to simplify, you can buy motherwort in tablets. It seems like everything should be exactly here. But, expanding the packaging, we see that this is not a drug, but a dietary supplement.
That is, the composition and most importantly - the amount of active substance - is not verified or controlled by anyone.
But we will leave the topic of dietary supplements next time. Today we are interested in how to drink motherwort tincture. And back to its contents. It includes:
- Bioflavonoids.
- Saponins.
- Essential oils.
- Glycoside alkaloids.
- Vitamins A and E.
- Astringents and sugars.
Effects on the body
This composition has a good effect on the central and peripheral nervous system. It calms, relieves stress and helps a lot with insomnia. Therefore, not only traditional, but also official medicine recognized the possibility of its use in a number of diseases. Immediately make a reservation, before use, you need to consult a doctor, because in some cases, tincture can only act as an adjuvant. Motherwort has shown high efficiency in:
- various forms of neurosis;
- hypertensive dystonia;
- complex treatment of neurasthenia;
- mild form of sleep disturbance. If you cannot fall asleep for a long time, this is a great option;
- increased irritability. It will help to control yourself;
- propensities for increased emotional excitability, this is an excellent available tool;
- high blood pressure. A simple tincture of herbs helps no worse than expensive drugs.
If someone from your loved ones decided to stop drinking or smoking, tincture of motherwort will help smooth out the withdrawal symptoms. How to take the composition, we will talk in more detail.
The opinion of doctors
Summarizing all of the above, it can be noted that the plant has sedative, hypotensive, antispasmodic, anticonvulsant, tonic properties. Cardiologists often recommend that their patients drink motherwort courses. The beneficial substances that are contained in its composition can reduce high pressure. Tonic properties facilitate the course of cardiovascular diseases, and flavonoids strengthen the vascular walls. In some cases, the drug helps with relieving seizures.
Instructions for use
Before using the composition, be sure to consult a doctor. Only he will say for sure whether it is possible to drink motherwort tincture in case of your illness. After all, it is made on the basis of alcohol, so it is necessary to take it strictly according to the advice of a treating specialist.
- Starting with 10 drops. If no deterioration or allergic reactions follow, then the dosage can be increased.
- Often, even for pregnant women, motherwort tincture is prescribed. How many drops should future mothers drink in order not to harm the future baby? Usually there must be a reason for this. And even in this case, it is not recommended to exceed a dose of 20 drops twice a day, diluted in water.
- Children over 12 years old can take 20 drops, once or twice a day.
- Neurosis and the initial stage of hypertension are treated as follows. In a glass of water, 50 drops are diluted. You need to drink 2-3 times a day, for a month.
The duration of treatment is calculated strictly individually. Therefore, how much to drink tincture of motherwort, only the attending doctor will tell. This can be a single dose (for example, in case of insomnia), or a long course, designed for several months.
Healing duet
To enhance the effect of motherwort on the body, several types of herbs are used. Most often this is tincture of motherwort and valerian. How to drink such a duet? Let's get it right. We have already examined the properties of motherwort, now let's talk about the second component. Valerian depresses the nervous system. Thanks to this, a person feels a decrease in tension, which is comparable to drinking alcohol. Also, when it is consumed, the rhythm of heart contractions slows down and the blood vessels expand. In parallel, the muscle tissue of the urinary and digestive systems relaxes. With prolonged use, a decrease in blood pressure is observed. Drinking valerian with motherwort is recommended as follows: mix alcohol infusions in equal proportions in one bottle, take the resulting composition 10-15 drops, three times a day.
When motherwort is used together with valerian, the effect of one composition is amplified by the second. If you have low blood pressure, it is best not to use them together to relieve stress or treat insomnia. Alone, they are also able to help.
Motherwort + hawthorn
Tincture of hawthorn has amazing properties, produces a relaxing effect on blood vessels, which reduces blood pressure. In addition, the excitability of the heart muscle is reduced, which helps prevent tachycardia and strengthen heart contractions.
The method of application is also quite simple. In a dark bottle, you will need to mix a bottle of alcohol tincture of motherwort and hawthorn. Shake well - the product is ready. It can be used as follows:
- With insomnia, it is recommended to dilute a teaspoon in half a glass of water. Take before meals, per hour.
- For heart problems in the morning and evening, 30 drops.
- With neurosis three times a day, 15 drops.
- With increasing pressure and stress - 30 drops at a time.
How much can you drink motherwort tincture? A popular question that is easy to answer. Any of the variations of the medicinal tincture with motherwort is taken in courses of 30 days. After the break, you can repeat.
Motherwort + peony
Another amazing duo that can be very useful, especially if life is full of stress. Peony has the unique properties of restoring a good mood. Therefore, if you have a difficult life stage, accompanied by stress and anxiety, and your mood is close to depression, then a motherwort tincture with peony tincture will be an excellent choice. How to drink this composition? There is a general recommendation - 15 drops of one and the other in a glass of water. Drink two or three times a day.
Magnificent trio
If a combination of herbs makes it possible to enhance their effectiveness, then why not go further? Take a tincture of valerian, motherwort, hawthorn. How to drink such a combination remedy? You should start with a minimum amount, that is, 3 drops of each type. And even easier to immediately mix them in one bottle. Within 4 weeks, this tool can be taken, gradually increasing the dosage, up to a teaspoon of the composition.
Such a drug collection has the following effects:
- Improves heart function.
- Reduces nervous irritability and anxiety.
- Improves sleep, especially at the stage of falling asleep.
- Relieves headache and migraines.
- It makes it easy to relax with psychological fatigue.
Motherwort + Corvalol
Quite often used and such a combination of medicinal infusions. But even more effective is the use of corvalol in combination with valerian, motherwort and hawthorn.
- Tincture of valerian has a sedative effect, prevents an increase in blood pressure.
- Motherwort tincture has a sedative effect, which enhances the effect of valerian.
- Tincture of hawthorn produces a relaxing effect on blood vessels.
- Corvalol helps normalize sleep, improve blood circulation to the heart and reduce the risk of heart attack.
All four tinctures must be mixed in equal proportions, and then take a mixture of 20 drops twice a day. You can start with 10 drops, gradually increasing the dosage. The course of treatment is 20-30 days, after which you need to take a break.
Side effects
Since you can drink motherwort tincture to calm down one-time or in courses, the severity of its action may vary. However, this phenomenon is also individual, so you just have to watch the reaction of your body. The most striking symptoms of an overdose are drowsiness and thirst, nausea and belching, severe heartburn.
If you feel these symptoms, it is recommended to review the dosage. Most likely, it is too big for you. Or this tool simply does not suit you. If it was a complex of two or more tinctures, then try individually motherwort, peony or hawthorn. Most likely, in one of them you will find your remedy. It should be noted that the symptoms of an overdose do not require correction and go away on their own, and to accelerate this process, you need to drink more water.
Herbal infusions
All pharmacy tinctures are made on alcohol. This provides long-term storage. But expectant mothers, young children and people who should not drink alcohol, can prepare water tincture at home. Of course, it will take a little more time, but no harm to health will follow.
You will need 45 g of raw materials. It can be pure motherwort or its mixture with any medicinal herbs. Pour grass with a glass of boiling water and let stand for a couple of hours. Then strain and squeeze. You can drink the infusion no more than five times a day, 30 minutes before eating.