Search results for 'leaves and branches of a walnut'

Folk remedy for strengthening hair and combating dandruff:

A decoction of coltsfoot mixed with nettle is an effective remedy for strengthening hair and combating abundant dandruff.

Internal use:

Take it internally for the following conditions: bronchial asthma, bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, runny nose, flu, inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, toothache, arthritis, myositis, allergies, epilepsy, malaria, edema, shortness of breath, gastrointestinal diseases, peptic ulcer, gastritis, heart diseases, bladder, and kidney diseases.

Preparation and dosage: Pour 5 g of raw materials with 200 ml of boiling water, boil for 10 minutes, infuse at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, then strain. Take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day before meals.

External use:

Externally, the decoction is used for accelerating the ripening of boils, for chronic wounds and ulcers. It is also used for gargling in case of angina and for douching in inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs accompanied by discharge. For external use, pour 50 g of raw materials with 1 liter of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes, strain, and apply externally.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance.

Formic acid has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and warming properties. Comfrey stimulates the recovery of damaged tissues, relieves puffiness and muscle spasm. The balm contains chondroitin, which improves metabolism, inhibits the destruction of cartilage, removes substances that cause intra-articular lesions.

Internally, it is used for gout and rheumatism; kidney and bladder diseases; liver and gallbladder diseases; tuberculosis of the lungs; dysentery; as a hemostatic agent for pulmonary, renal, uterine, and intestinal bleeding; and for digestive disorders.

Method of application and dosage: 2 tablespoons of raw material are poured with 200 ml of boiling water, heated in a water bath for 10-15 minutes, infused at room temperature for 45 minutes, squeezing out the remaining plant material. The obtained infusion is brought to the original volume, and it is taken in 1/4-1/2 cup 3-5 times a day before meals.

Externally, nettle is applied for hypo- and avitaminosis, as well as for strengthening hair and treating furunculosis.

Contraindications: individual intolerance, increased blood clotting, hypertensive disease, pregnancy, bleeding caused by cysts, polyps, and other tumors of the uterus and its appendages. Special caution for patients with kidney disease.

Description. Native to Australia, the Eucalyptus is a traditional Aboriginal remedy for a variety of ailments. Today, it is used worldwide for many common problems. Eucalyptus leaves contain volatile oils, tannins, organic acids. Eucalyptus is antiseptic; it reduces muscle tension and spasms; expectorant; stimulant; reduces or prevents fever. Externally, the antiseptic, slightly anesthetic, anti-bacterial, and warming properties of Eucalyptus make it a valuable resource treatment of burns, sores, ulcers, scrapes, boils, and wounds.

Use. Internally, Eucalyptus appears to help relieve symptoms of colds, flu, chest congestion, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, and respiratory infections. For internal use, Eucalyptus can be made into a tea or tincture. Teas can also be used as a gargle for relief of sore throat. Externally, the antiseptic, slightly anesthetic, anti-bacterial, and warming properties of Eucalyptus make it a valuable for burns, sores, ulcers, scrapes, boils, and wounds. Applied topically as an oil or ointment, it also helps relieve the pain of rheumatism, aching, pains, stiffness, and neuralgia. For outdoor enthusiasts, Eucalyptus rubbed into the skin seems to work well as an insect repellant. Rubbed into the chest, it relieves congestion and cough.

Attention! Before using any herbal products, make sure that you have full knowledge of how the herb works and any adverse reaction it may cause.

Internally, it is taken as an expectorant for acute bronchitis, pneumosclerosis, pulmonary tuberculosis, and whooping cough; for nocturnal enuresis; in gastritis and acute gastrointestinal diseases (enteritis, enterocolitis), acute and chronic colitis; in urticaria, scabies, and atherosclerosis; in stomach, lung, skin cancer, and elephantiasis.

Method of application and dosage: Pour 2 tablespoons of raw material into 200 ml of boiling water, boil in a water bath with the lid closed for 30 minutes, infuse at room temperature for 10 minutes. Strain, squeezing the remaining material, bring the obtained infusion to the original volume with boiled water, and take orally 1/3-1/2 cup 3-4 times a day 10-15 minutes before meals. Externally, use the powder from plantain leaves to sprinkle wounds; the decoction is used for rinsing wounds, ulcers, for gargling with compresses in case of eye inflammation and dermatitis.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance, gastritis, peptic ulcer with increased acidity, predisposition to thrombosis.

For weak and damaged hair The main ingredient of Green Pharmacy shampoo is an extract of medicinal plants - chamomile. Its vitamin complex helps restore hair to its entire length. Chamomile accelerates regeneration and has anti-allergic effect. Chamomile has soothing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Its extract strengthens and protects the ends, enhances the natural shine of the hair. Chamomile is also a natural UV filter.

Internally, a watery infusion of the leaves is used for gastritis, diarrhea, catarrh of the colon, conditions associated with diarrhea and constipation, inflammation of the small intestine, jaundice, hemorrhoids, uterine bleeding, heavy menstruation, asthma, and as a diuretic.

Method of application and dosage: Place 2 tablespoons of raw material in a thermos, pour 250 ml of boiling water, infuse for 1 hour. Drink 1/3 cup 3 times a day before meals. Externally, the infusion of leaves is used in the form of enemas and washes for bleeding and inflamed hemorrhoidal nodes.

Contraindications: individual intolerance.

Internal use:

Take it internally for spasms of the gastrointestinal tract, flatulence, nausea, vomiting; as a choleretic agent; in cases of nervous excitement and insomnia.

Application and dosage: Pour 1/2 tablespoon of raw material with 200 ml of boiling water, boil for 15 minutes in a water bath, then infuse for 45 minutes at room temperature. Strain, squeezing out the remaining raw material. Bring the finished infusion to the original volume and take it internally in doses of 1/3-1/2 cup 2-3 times a day 15 minutes before meals.

External use:

Externally, the infusion of peppermint is used for rinsing the nasal mucosa during a cold; for rinsing the oral cavity in case of unpleasant breath; for baths in case of itching of the skin, neurodermatitis, and eczema. For baths: pour 50 g of mint leaves with 10 liters of boiling water, boil for 15 minutes over low heat, and infuse until cooled.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance. Overdose of peppermint preparations is not allowed.

Strepsils with menthol and eucalyptus, lozenges. The drug fights bacteria and fungi, has an antimycotic effect. Essential oils of menthol and eucalyptus reduce nasal congestion. It has a double effect – it helps treat sore throat and reduces nasal congestion