Herbs

Internally, it is taken as an expectorant, anti-inflammatory, and enveloping agent for bronchitis and bronchial asthma, gastritis, colitis, stomach ulcers, and duodenal ulcers; for inflammation of the bladder and urinary incontinence.

Method of application and dosage: The infusion is prepared by the cold method: 6-8 g of crushed root are infused in cold water for an hour, strained, and sweetened with sugar or honey. Take 20 g every 2 hours.

External use: used for gargling and lavage in inflammations of the mucous membranes of the mouth, angina, stomatitis, and on the genital organs.

Contraindications: individual intolerance.

Description. In ancient Chinese as well as traditional Indian system of medicine, anise has assumed a very popular stature. Anise seeds are rich in volatile oil, flavonoids and other important nutrients. Anis actions are disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic, expectorant and antiviral. Anise seeds stimulate lactation, and are considered to be a mild diuretic. Moreover, Anise is a mild antiparasitic and its leaves can be used to treat digestive problems, relieve toothache. Anise can be used to relieve menstrual cramps. Use. Anise has a long history of medical, magical, and culinary use. Anise has also been used for centuries as an agent for relief of coughs and colds. It is still used widely today as a digestive aid and anti-flatulence agent. After taking anise preparations digestion improves, constipations stop and the work of gastrointestinal tract normalizes. Indeed, science has proven that the essential oils in the seeds do have expectorant properties. A tea can be made for relief from cough and congestion. Externally, Anise tea can be wrapped in a warm cloth and used as a compress for eye pain. Try dropping a few seeds in a glass of warm milk before bed to prevent insomnia. Lastly, Anise seeds can be chewed in the morning for an all-day mouth freshener.

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.

Diaphoretic for colds, they rinse their mouth and throat when laryngitises and angina. Has a tonic, diaphoretic, expectorant, laxative, diuretic effect. Used for rheumatism. Unripe fruit of elderberry are poisonous, they act as a strong diuretic and laxative and contain prussic acid, ripe - completely safe and edible.

Internally, it is used as an infusion for gastric catarrh, heartburn, constipation, flatulence, to stimulate appetite, and improve peristalsis of the digestive organs. It is also used for liver diseases, insufficient bile secretion, and diabetes.

Method of application and dosage: Steep 1-2 teaspoons of dry, crushed herb in 2 cups of boiling water, let it infuse for 10 minutes; take three times a day, half an hour before meals, 1 tablespoon each time.

Externally, the infusion can be used for skin rashes and slow-healing wounds.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance. Overdose may lead to gastrointestinal upset.

Internally:

Take internally for bleeding, liver and kidney diseases, fractures, metabolic disorders, weak intestinal peristalsis, and pathological menopause.

Method of application and dosage: Infuse 2 tablespoons of the raw material with 200 ml of boiling water, boil in a water bath for 15 minutes, infuse for 45 minutes, strain, squeezing the remaining material. Bring the prepared infusion to the initial volume and take 1 tablespoon 4-5 times a day after meals.

Externally: Use the infusion for local baths, washing, lotions, and compresses for bruises, inflammation of tendons, minor injuries, and skin damage.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance.

It helps promote lymphatic drainage and reduces fluid retention, particularly in the tissues of the vein wall.

Internally, the infusion of the leaves is taken for the following conditions:

• Respiratory organ diseases;
• Cough and feverish conditions;
• Diarrhea;
• Enterocolitis;
• Gastric bleeding;
• Hemorrhoids;
• Abundant menstruation.

Method of application and dosage: Steep 2 tablespoons of dried leaves in 500 ml of boiling water, infuse for 2 hours. Take 1/2 cup 4 times a day before meals.

Externally, the leaves are used:

• For rinsing in stomatitis, pharyngitis, and angina;
• For compresses and moistening the body surface in skin diseases.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance.

Popular names for Linden are Tilia and Lime. Lime flowers are a popular domestic help for a number of ailments, especially in the treatment of colds and other ailments where sweating is desirable. Active ingredients in the lime flowers include flavonoids (which act as antioxidants), volatile oils, and mucilaginous constituents (which soothe and reduce inflammation). The plant also contains tannins that can act as an astringent. The flowers were added to baths to quell hysteria, and steeped as a tea to relieve anxiety-related indigestion, irregular heartbeat, and vomiting. Tilia flowers are used in colds, cough, fever, infections, inflammation, high blood pressure, headache (particularly migraine), as a diuretic, antispasmodic (reduces smooth muscle spasm along the digestive tract) and sedative.

Internally: Fennel fruits are prescribed for spasmodic colitis, flatulence, to improve appetite, digestion, bile secretion, as well as for diseases of the biliary and urinary tracts and other diseases. The infusion is especially often prescribed in pediatrics (in the form of dill water) for abdominal pain in children; for bronchitis and diseases of the upper respiratory tract; for lactation in breastfeeding women.

Method of application and doses: 2 tablespoons of fennel seeds are poured with 200 ml of boiling water, boiled in a water bath for 15 minutes, infused at room temperature for 45 minutes, strained. The ready infusion is brought to the original volume and taken in 1/3 cup 3-4 times a day.

Externally: Gives a good therapeutic effect in the treatment of fungal skin diseases.

Contraindications: Individual intolerance.

Внутрь: принимают в качестве слабительного средства при атонии толстого кишечника, хронического запора, для регулировки стула при геморрое, проктите, анальных трещинах. Считается эффективным средством для похудения.

Способы применения и дозы: 1/2-1 ст. ложку сырья заливают кипятком, настаивают до остывания. Принимают по 1/4 - 1/2 стакана на ночь.

Противопоказания: Индивидуальная непереносимость, избегать длительного употребления; не применять при беременности, кормлении грудью и непроходимости кишечника.