The drug is available in the form of tincture, 1 liter of which is prepared from 200 ml of plant material by infusion with 70% ethanol. Sold in 50 ml dark glass bottles. Also, the medicine is made in the form of grass powder, packaged in filter bags of 1.5 g. They are packaged in cardboard packs of 10, 20, 24 and 30 bags. OTC is a motherwort. Contraindications - hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
The active substances of the drug are:
- alkaloids (natural nitrogen-containing organic compounds are found only in tincture, but not in grass), including L-stachydrine;
- iridoids (secondary plant metabolites ), including leonurine;
- diterpenes (biosynthesis products), which include some of the essential oils;
- flavonoids - natural phenolic compounds soluble in water or fats;
- caffeic acid - an aromatic organic compound (unsaturated carboxylic acid or dihydric phenol), is an intermediate in lignin biosynthesis;
- tannins - natural phenolic compounds with tanning properties and astringent taste;
- resins - substances released during normal physiological metabolism of a plant;
- potassium is an important nutrient necessary for the normal functioning of the heart muscles.
All these substances are contained in the drug Motherwort. Contraindications may be caused by intolerance to any component.
In addition, the composition of the drug includes cardiac glycosides of plant origin, which since ancient times have been used not only to stimulate cardiac activity, but also to poison arrowheads. Saponins contained in the medicine have hypocholesterolemic (reduce coagulation and blood fats) and cardiotonic effect (the ability to increase heart rate), enhance the absorption of other drugs, has a sedative effect. Due to the complex composition and various properties of biologically active substances of the plant, the drug "Motherwort" is distinguished by a wide range of medicinal properties. Contraindications may depend on the general condition of the body and the age of the patient, therefore it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Motherwort belongs to a chemically heterogeneous group of herbal medicinal substances that cause a decrease in emotional tension and calm, while not having a hypnotic effect, but facilitates the onset of natural sleep and makes it deep. In addition to sedative and cardiotonic properties, the medicine "Motherwort" is characterized by hypotensive (negative decrease in blood pressure), negative chronotropic (decrease in heart rate) actions. Contraindications to the drug extend to early pregnancy due to the ability to stimulate menstruation, as well as the effect of uterine contractions by its constituents stachydrine and leonurine. These warnings apply to tincture, but not to the drug "Motherwort herb."
Grass and tincture of motherwort act differently on pregnant women. Contraindications related to tincture are associated with its ability to induce menstruation and endanger pregnancy. This action is possessed by motherwort alkaloids. But alkaloids are soluble in alcohol and not soluble in water. Thus, it is safe to say that while tincture of motherwort is contraindicated during pregnancy, you can safely use herbal tea to relieve anxiety. However, with hypertension, herbal tea is less effective, since alkaloids also contribute to lowering the pressure. Motherwort tincture can be used (carefully!) In the last 4 weeks of pregnancy to prepare for childbirth: relieves cramping and anxiety. Used to relieve postpartum anxiety and uplift. But there is a risk of aggravating severe bleeding, so taking the drug is possible only as directed and under the supervision of a doctor.
The strength of this plant lies in its ability to relieve stress and anxiety. Since many processes in the body depend on the emotional response to stress, motherwort is able to normalize various functions. But its most appropriate and effective application is when high blood pressure is a sign of excessive stress and anxiety. The effects of this plant on the nervous system are very significant. Higher doses of tincture act as a sedative to improve sleep, while lower doses during the day provide energy, balancing the patient’s anxious nature. The same effect is exerted by motherwort grass. Contraindications can be associated with an overdose of this herb and cause drowsiness and impaired concentration.