Despite the abundance of drugs, many people are still actively using traditional medicine. And they have many advantages: a completely natural composition, a minimum number of contraindications and side effects. And yes, they are much cheaper. In folk medicine, the jaundice plant is widely used. It is used to treat cardiovascular diseases, as well as for weight loss, gastrointestinal pathologies and rheumatism.
What is this plant? How to prepare it correctly? What are the medicinal properties and contraindications of jaundice? We will answer these and other questions in more detail below.
What is this?
It is customary to call jaundice an extensive genus of herbaceous plants, consisting of more than 200 subspecies. However, most of them are not used in traditional medicine. Only 2 types of this plant have healing properties: gray and levkoin. For its beneficial properties, it is often called a heart grass. It helps to lower blood pressure, and also has a strong diuretic effect, saving from edema. Jaundice grows in the northern hemisphere, while some gardeners consider it a weed. They are annuals or biennials and are easily recognizable by their small but bright yellow flowers.
The most common gray subspecies. In its appearance, it is more like grass crowned with flowers. The height of its stem can vary from 30 to 90 cm. It has a gray color with a barely greenish tinge. Its leaves are small and narrow, and the flowers are located at the ends of the branches. Jaundice is an early plant, so it usually blooms in May or early June. You can find it on the edges of pine forests, meadows or even stone slopes. Often, the plant also grows along highways, but it is not recommended to collect it there because of the large amount of harmful emissions.
Left jaundice is another healing plant species. It has larger leaves. Its trunk in height can reach 110-125 cm. The appearance of the plant is not very attractive. The massive trunk is decorated with large leaves on all sides, but the flowers of this type of jaundice are small and inconspicuous. Usually they are located at the very top. But this type of jaundice blooms throughout the summer - from late May to early September. You can find it in meadows and forest edges, the plant grows well onriver sand and along roadsides.
Composition of the herb jaundice
The entire aerial part of the plant has healing value. The seeds of this herb are also used in folk medicine. A positive effect on the cardiovascular system is due to cardiotonic glycosides, which are found in all parts of the plant. In flowers and seeds, they are the most - about 6%. The leaves contain about 1.5% glycosides, while the stems contain only 0.5%.
Gray jaundice is a herb that contains a lot of flavonoids and tannins. They also have a beneficial effect on heart he alth, as well as strengthen and protect blood vessels from destruction. The plant contains several beneficial acids, including palmitic, linolenic and oleic.
The stem, leaves and flowers of jaundice are a storehouse of useful trace elements. This plant contains calcium, potassium, iron, copper, zinc, manganese and selenium. The seeds are a rich source of fatty oil. Its share in their composition may exceed 40%. The seeds also contain a small amount of essential oil (less than 1%).
Healing properties
The pharmacological use of any plant depends on its composition. Since jaundice contains a large amount of cardiotonic glycosides, it is used to treat the symptoms of tachycardia at home. And a positive effect with such therapy is achieved after a few days of admission. The plant has a strong cardiotonic and sedative effect on the body. That is, it stimulates the activity of the myocardium, thereby improving itswork. At the same time, it slows down the heartbeat, which helps fight tachycardia.
Jaundice, when used properly, has an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect on the body. Therefore, it is used not only inside, but also externally, for example, in the presence of skin lesions. Compresses made from this plant accelerate their healing. Jaundice decoctions have a diuretic effect, which means that they are useful for edema and kidney disorders.
Indications for use
Many people use this plant to treat symptoms of tachycardia and other cardiovascular conditions at home. It can really help, but it is worth remembering that it should be used only after consulting with your doctor. Jaundice is an effective remedy of traditional medicine, but with complex pathologies, it cannot replace medications. It is better to use its decoctions and infusions as an adjunct therapy to speed up recovery. The doctor will also tell you in what dosages you need to use jaundice. And also indicate the duration of the course of treatment. After all, excessive and uncontrolled intake of traditional medicine can only worsen the patient's condition.
When can jaundice be used for treatment? As a rule, it is prescribed for the following pathologies:
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system. These include myocarditis, heart failure, heart defects, tachycardia, arrhythmias, and ischemic disease. Apply jaundice andwith shortness of breath.
- Sclerotic changes in the lungs, and also as an aid in bronchial asthma and tuberculosis.
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver.
- Headaches and insomnia. Jaundice has a sedative effect, so it calms the nervous system, and a person falls asleep faster.
- Rheumatism, sciatica and other inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
- Varicose veins and any skin lesions.
- Diseases of the urinary system and permanent edema.
Who shouldn't eat jaundice?
Although traditional medicine is generally considered safe, it is not recommended to take them uncontrollably. This can lead to poor he alth. It is worth remembering that all plants have contraindications. The healing properties of jaundice help fight many ailments. But not all patients can use it. So, it is not recommended to use decoctions and infusions of this plant for people who suffer from arterial hypotension. Jaundice helps to lower the pressure, and taking it will only worsen the patient's condition. It is not recommended to use it in acute endocarditis, atherosclerosis and cardiosclerosis. Heart grass should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
It is best to use jaundice after consulting a doctor. He will prescribe both the dosage and the duration of the course. The plant can be consumed for a long time. It's not addictivetherefore, over time, its therapeutic effect does not weaken. But it’s not worth it to lean on decoctions. Their excessive use can lead to an overdose. It can be suspected when severe nausea develops into vomiting, headache and weakness in the legs.
Proper drug preparation
Of course, the easiest way is to buy a gray jaundice in a pharmacy. It is sold there throughout the year, not just in summer. Extracts and fees of this plant are distinguished by a budget price, which starts from 75 rubles per pack. The exact cost will depend on the specific pharmacy, region and type of medicine.
In the summer, you can collect jaundice yourself. It is best to do this in environmentally friendly places. For example, on forest edges and meadows, which are remote from highways and industrial enterprises. It is necessary to collect jaundice during the flowering period, which occurs at the end of May and June. It is best to choose grass, the buds of which have not yet fully blossomed. These plants contain more nutrients. After collecting the jaundice, it must be thoroughly washed and dried. In folk medicine, the entire aerial part of the herb is used. Dry the plant in a dark and dry room. You can use cardboard boxes or paper bags.
The shelf life of cut and dried jaundice is about six months. After that, it begins to lose its beneficial properties.
Jaundice in diseases of the cardiovascular system
Use of decoctions and infusions fromjaundice has a beneficial effect on the he alth of the heart and blood vessels. They are effective for arrhythmia and high blood pressure. Infusions are taken for pain in the heart, as well as for rheumatic lesions of this organ. At the same time, you can take the plant not only inside. It can also be used to prepare healing high pressure baths. The herb soothes the skin and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Duration of treatment - 10 baths. After that, you may notice that the pressure has decreased, and the rhythm of the main organ has become more even.
How to treat tachycardia of the heart with jaundice? For this, it is recommended to take a decoction. You can make it from purchased or self-dried grass. To prepare it, you need 1 teaspoon of the plant and 300 ml of water. They need to be put in a metal container and put on fire. The broth should boil for 10 minutes. Then it is left to cool. The finished product is taken one teaspoon four times a day. It not only helps with tachycardia, but also improves the functioning of the entire cardiovascular system. Numerous studies prove this.
Herbal treatment of cardiac arrhythmias is also carried out with the help of decoctions and infusions. Jaundice helps to normalize the rhythm of the organ.
Against high pressure, you can use a stronger infusion. To prepare it, you will need a tablespoon of gray jaundice and 250 ml of freshly brewed boiling water. They need to fill in the grass and leave to infuse for 2 hours. After that, the finished mixture must be filtered and put in the refrigerator. Infusion from pressure is taken within 2 months. You need to drink 1 glass 3 times a day. At the same time, it is recommended to prepare a fresh infusion daily.
Left-handed plant species
This type of herb is also widely used in folk medicine. It contains more cardiotonic glycosides. It is necessary to collect levkoy jaundice during its active flowering period. At this time, it accumulates more nutrients. This type of plant is useful in diseases of the cardiovascular system. Apply decoctions and infusion of herbs from high blood pressure and diabetes. When they are taken, the pulse also levels out, the general condition of the patient improves. The left-handed look is also useful for skin lesions. Compresses from it are applied to wounds, cuts and bites to relieve inflammation. Jaundice also has an antiseptic effect and promotes the speedy removal of pus from the wound.
To prepare such a compress, you will need 30 g of dried herbs, lemon zest and 400 ml of alcohol or vodka. If desired, you can use a little propolis, which also has a calming effect. The ingredients are mixed and left to infuse for 2 weeks. After that, the finished infusion can be used as a compress, as well as for the treatment of varicose veins. Apply it daily for 1.5 hours or rub your feet before bed.
Use for weight loss
The healing properties of the herb jaundice are actively used for weight loss. It helps to reduce the concentration of sugar in the blood, helps to remove excess fluid from the body. Besides,the plant is able to improve a person's general well-being, which worsens greatly when he limits his diet.
For weight loss, grass is used, ground into powder. Every day, half an hour before meals, you need to eat 100 grams of jaundice. You need to do this at least 3 times a day. Such a food supplement can help you lose up to 4 kg per month. On an ongoing basis, you can not take a lot of jaundice for weight loss. You should maintain a break of 15 days between courses. For the prevention of obesity, you can use 100 grams of powder per day. To lose more pounds, it is recommended to exclude harmful foods from the diet: sweets, starchy foods, fatty and fried foods.
Yellowberry powder
The healing properties of the herb are also used for disorders in the pancreas and liver. The plant has an anti-inflammatory and choleretic effect. This stimulates the work of these organs. In this case, it is recommended to use the same powder as for weight loss. Doctors recommend taking 100 grams of jaundice daily before meals. The powder not only improves the functioning of the pancreas, but also regulates the production of insulin. In turn, this helps to avoid the appearance of diabetes and other diseases of the cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract.
Infusion of jaundice on vodka. Features
An infusion of jaundice herb, prepared with the addition of vodka or alcohol, has an anti-inflammatory and warming effect. It can be taken in small amountsinside, but much more often it is used for compresses for rheumatism or varicose veins. You can buy a ready-made extract in a pharmacy, or you can cook it yourself at home. You will need dried grass and any vodka (4 tablespoons of the plant per half liter). They need to be thoroughly stirred and infused in a glass container for two weeks. After that, the infusion is ready for use. It is used for heart disease and high blood pressure. Place approximately 15-20 drops in a glass of water and drink shortly before meals.
Rheumatism benefits
The healing properties of the herb jaundice will also be useful for rheumatism. Decoctions from plants have an anti-inflammatory effect on the joints, and also help get rid of pain. At the same time, jaundice is taken not only inside, but also compresses are made. It can be used for any inflammatory disease of the musculoskeletal system, as well as for varicose veins.
To enhance the effectiveness of the decoction, you can add to it not only jaundice, but also other medicinal herbs. St. John's wort, nettle, rose petals, chamomile flowers and rose hips have anti-inflammatory effects. The ingredients used must be mixed in equal proportions and poured with water. The decoction can be taken orally for 2-3 months to obtain a long-term positive effect. From a stronger infusion, you can make compresses and apply them to the affected joints. Jaundice should be kept on the skin for at least 2 hours. But it is best to do compresses at night.
Whenhyperthyroidism
Decoction of jaundice in combination with other herbs helps to normalize the functioning of the thyroid gland and stabilize the production of hormones. To prepare it, you will need not only dried grass, but also other ingredients. These are lemon balm, wormwood, rose hips, strawberry leaves and plantain. You can prepare them in advance on your own, but the easiest way is to buy healing fees at a pharmacy. You need to mix all the ingredients in equal proportions, and then pour water and put on fire. The broth should boil for 10-15 minutes. To notice improvements in the functioning of the thyroid gland, it is recommended to drink it for 4 months.
In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
Reception of decoctions from this herb has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Due to malnutrition, overeating and insufficient hygiene, harmful bacteria actively multiply in the body. They cause inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach, duodenum and intestines. This slows down the process of digestion. A person begins to suffer from heaviness in the abdomen, bloating, heartburn and belching. In this case, it will be useful to undergo a course of treatment for jaundice. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and lowers the acidity of the stomach, which contributes to the rapid restoration of its mucosa. It is effective to take jaundice as an adjunct in complex therapy along with antibiotics.
Also, the plant helps to activate digestion. Infusions and decoctions are taken to normalize the stool. Jaundice effectively fights both diarrhea and constipation. To notice the positive effect oftreatment, decoctions should be applied within 1-2 months.
Medicinal kvass with jaundice
It is not necessary to prepare only decoctions or infusions. All the medicinal properties of the jaundice herb are preserved if kvass is made from the plant. Unlike decoctions, it has a pleasant taste and has a refreshing effect. In addition, such a drink also has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system.
To prepare it, you will need 50 g of dried jaundice, a teaspoon of sour cream and a glass of sugar. Mix all these ingredients together and pour in 3 liters of pre-boiled water. After that, the finished mixture must be poured into bottles or jars. They are insisted for 2 weeks so that they can ferment. It is best to store kvass at room temperature to speed up the process. Try to stir the drink in the jars every day.
Ready kvass should be drunk before meals. The recommended dosage is half a glass at a time.
