Internally: The main properties of bean pods: reduce and eliminate inflammatory processes; have a diuretic effect; normalize blood glucose levels; accelerate recovery from viral diseases. Normalize the functioning of the cardiovascular and urogenital systems.
Method of application and doses: For brewing, 2 tablespoons of dried crushed bean pods are poured with warm boiled water (2 cups). Then place it in a water bath for a quarter of an hour and infuse for another hour. When following all the rules, the plant will release the maximum nutrients into the decoction. To dilute the concentrate, add water to the original volume and boil again. Take 1/2 cup 3 times a day, preferably before meals.
Contraindications: Individual intolerance, during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and for those suffering from allergies.
Internally, it is taken as an excellent remedy against kidney diseases. It possesses astringent, diuretic, hemostatic, "blood-purifying," anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and wound-healing properties, with the ability to calm the nervous system. The primary action of knotgrass is diuretic.
Method of application and dosage: Steep 1 tablespoon for 4 hours in 2 cups of boiling water, strain. Take 1/2 cup 3-4 times a day before meals. A stronger infusion can be used for baths and washing in skin diseases and wounds.
Externally, the infusion of the herb is used for baths, washing, lotions, and compresses for jaundice, skin rashes, boils, furuncles, wounds, and ulcers.
Contraindications: Individual intolerance.