Dry Herbs & Berries

Description. It has been used through the centuries for many ailments, from epilepsy to melancholy. Nowadays, it is prescribed by herbalists for intestinal worms, gastrointestinal ailments, bronchial problems, laryngitis, diarrhea, and lack of appetite. It has antiseptic properties, and can be used as a mouthwash, skin cleanser, anti-fungal agent for athlete's foot and as an anti-parasitic for lice, scabies, and crabs. Garden Thyme herb tincture is a popular way of dropping bad habits and alcoholism is one of the. Garden Thyme arouses steady feeling of nausea and aversion towards alcohol. Use. Before the advent of modern antibiotics, it was used to medicate bandages. It has also been shown to be effective against the fungus that commonly infects toenails. A tea made by infusing the herb in water can be used for cough and bronchitis. Medicinally thyme is used for respiratory infections in the form of a tincture, tisane, salve, syrup or by steam inhalation. Because it is antiseptic, thyme boiled in water and cooled is very effective against inflammation of the throat when gargled 3 times a day. The inflammation will normally disappear in 2 - 5 days. Thyme is a good source of iron and is used widely in cooking.

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 used for habitual constipation, spastic colitis, hemorrhoids, and anal fissures, especially during pregnancy.

Method of application and dosage: Pour 2 tablespoons of raw material into 200 ml of boiling water, heat on a water bath for 30 minutes, infuse for 10 minutes at room temperature, strain, squeezing the vegetable raw material. Bring the resulting infusion to the original volume. Take 1/2 cup orally at night.

Externally, a strong decoction of the cherry bark is used in the treatment of scabies, especially in children.

Contraindications: individual intolerance, in case of severe kidney dysfunction, and inflammatory processes in the intestines. Prolonged use may lead to habituation.

Internally: Used as a diuretic for cardiac edema, antiseptic for diseases of the urinary tract and bladder. The tincture is recommended for use in diseases of the nervous system, alcoholism, and as a remedy to normalize sleep. It is also used as a therapeutic and analgesic for joint rheumatism, gout, and malignant tumors.

Method of application and doses: Infusion: Place 1 tablespoon of raw material in an enameled dish, pour 200 ml of hot boiled water, heat in a water bath for 15 minutes, cool at room temperature for 45 minutes, strain. The volume of the resulting infusion is brought to 200 ml with boiled water. The prepared infusion is stored in a cool place for no more than 2 days. Take 1/3-1/2 cup 3-5 times a day 40 minutes after eating.

Externally: In the form of baths and washes for diathesis and purulent wounds.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance, during pregnancy and in case of glomerulonephritis. Prolonged use is not recommended. Consult a specialist for kidney diseases.

Internally. This remedy improves overall well-being, reduces cholesterol levels in atherosclerosis with predominant involvement of the aorta and coronary vessels. It creates a favorable background for various cardiovascular diseases, rheumatocarditis. It enhances mental performance, reduces fatigue during physical exertion, improves hearing and vision, is beneficial for mild forms of diabetes, and aids in enhancing male potency.

Method of use and dosage: Roots in a 1:1 ratio are infused in 40% alcohol, infused for 2-3 weeks, strained, and taken at a dose of 15-20 drops 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals in the first half of the day.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance, arterial hypertension, myocardial infarction, hypertensive crises, febrile conditions, acute infectious diseases.

Orally, it is taken for gastrointestinal and rheumatic diseases; as an expectorant for suffocation, bronchitis; as an anthelmintic, cholagogue, diuretic, and hemostatic.

Method of application and dosage: Finely chopped raw material (20 g) is poured with 200 ml of water, heated on a boiling water bath for 30 minutes, cooled for 10 minutes, strained, and boiled water is added to the original volume. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day.

Tincture: 50 g of elecampane roots are infused in 0.5 liters of vodka, infused for 14 days in a dark place. Take 1 tablespoon 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. This tincture can also be used to rub joints and make warming compresses.

Externally, in the form of baths, it is applied for hemorrhoidal nodes and rectum. It is also used for gargling (in acute and chronic pharyngitis). Finely chopped raw material (50 g) is poured with 100 ml of water, boiled for 20 minutes, and strained. The resulting decoction is mixed with 50 g of vaseline. Used for application to affected areas of the skin (for poorly healing wounds).

Contraindications: individual intolerance, pregnancy, lactation, and for people with kidney and heart diseases.

Internally, it is taken as an expectorant for upper respiratory tract diseases; as an effective remedy for treating bronchial asthma, anemia, cystitis, dysmenorrhea, and chronic rheumatism; as a diuretic for edema of cardiac and renal origin.

Method of application and dosage: Steep 3 teaspoons of crushed dry inflorescences in 250 ml of boiling water, infuse for 1 hour. Strain and take 1/4 cup 4 times a day 20 minutes before meals. To prepare the tincture, take 40 g of dry inflorescences and pour 500 ml of 40% vodka. Infuse for 10 days in a dark place, strain, and take 20 ml before lunch or bedtime.

Externally, meadow clover is applied as poultices, decoctions, and infusions for abscesses, burns, and joint pain.

Contraindications: individual intolerance and high blood pressure.

Internally: Violet tricolor is used as a means to stimulate kidney activity, diuretic, diaphoretic, and blood-purifying; tea from violet tricolor herb is consumed for rheumatism, rickets, lung diseases, gout, and osteoarthritis, as well as for joint rheumatism. Additionally, it is taken for cold cough and as an expectorant.

Method of application and doses: 1 tablespoon is poured with 200 ml of hot boiling water, heated in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes, cooled at room temperature for 45 minutes, strained. Take 1/2 cup 3-4 times a day before meals.

Externally: Used as mouthwash for inflammations of the upper respiratory tract and for compresses on wounds.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance.

Internally, it helps to thin the blood, which stimulates a decrease in blood pressure; improves appetite, cleanses the body; supports liver function as a natural antioxidant; helps regulate weight.

Method of application and dosage: Prepare a drink with milk, adding this ingredient and ginger. Pour a quarter cup of water into a saucepan. Add half a small spoonful of turmeric and a whole spoonful of ground ginger. Mix everything and add a cup of milk. Bring to a boil over low heat. To taste, you can add a little honey and a pinch of cinnamon. It's better to consume such a healing drink before bedtime.

Externally applied for gargling with SARS, wrapping for weight loss.

Method of use and dosage: For SARS, add 1 tsp of salt and ½ tsp of turmeric powder to 400 ml of warm water for gargling. For wrapping: in 100 g of blue clay, diluted with water, add 1 tbsp of yellow powder, 1 tsp of cinnamon. Then add 8 drops of grapefruit, lemon, or orange essential oil. Apply to steamed clean skin, wrap not too tightly with film, cover with a blanket. After 40 minutes, remove with cool water. Repeat once a week for a course of 4-5 times.

Contraindications: pregnancy; individual intolerance; contraindicated in gastritis and pancreatitis patients; the daily intake dose is 1.5 tsp; do not take this seasoning along with other medications.

Composition: raspberry leaves, linden flowers, mother-and-stepmother, thyme.

Eliminates symptoms of flu and cold, has anti-inflammatory, expectorant, and antipyretic effects.

Composition: linden flowers, calendula, elecampane, yarrow, peppermint.