Internally, it is used for headaches and cardiac discomfort, acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, whooping cough, and enterocolitis.
Method of application and dosage: To prepare an infusion, take 6 g of water avens, pour 180 ml of boiling water, infuse on a water bath for 15 minutes, cool for 45 minutes, strain. Take 2 tablespoons 3-4 times a day. For a decoction, take 10 g of water avens, pour 200 ml of boiling water, infuse on a water bath for 30 minutes, cool for 10 minutes, strain, bring to 200 ml. Take 2 tablespoons 3 times a day after meals.
Externally, it is used as compresses and rubs for myositis, neuritis, and joint diseases.
Contraindications: Individual intolerance. The plant is poisonous! Overdose during preparation and consumption of the decoction is not allowed! Consult with a specialist before use.
Internally, birch kidneys are used in the form of infusions as a diuretic, most effective for edema of cardiac origin. The infusion of birch kidneys also has a choleretic effect, and it helps with stomach spasms, insomnia, fatigue, and the severe course of menopause.
Method of application and dosage: Decoction - 10 g of kidneys are boiled in 200-250 ml of water for half an hour, and after cooling, the decoction is strained. Take the decoction 3 or 4 times a day, 1/4 cup each time. Tincture: 10 g of kidneys are poured with 100 ml of vodka, infused for one to two weeks in a dark place, and then strained. Internally, take the tincture in 30-40 drops several times a day, or use externally for rubbing.
Externally, for baths, compresses, and steaming in rheumatism, gout, joint pain, and acne.
Contraindications: Individual intolerance, during pregnancy, in inflammatory kidney diseases.