This herb, unique in its medicinal properties, has many names - borovinka, wine grass, hare s alt, hog uterus. All of them belong to the same plant - ortilia lopsided. Its healing properties have been known to herbalists since ancient times. It has long been used in the treatment of many gynecological problems, and also prescribed drugs based on it to women who dreamed of experiencing the joy of motherhood.
For a long time, scientists have studied the composition of the plant. Over time, they managed to identify other properties of the herb of the upland uterus, allowing it to be used in the treatment of the genitourinary system not only in women, but also in men. In addition, this herb has been found to be very effective in treating certain digestive ailments.
Distribution
Winegrass is widely represented in the northern part of our planet - in Canada, Germany, the Far East of Russia, France,some regions of the United States of America. However, the birthplace of the one-sided ortilia is Altai, where you can see huge glades overgrown with medicinal herbs. She prefers moist forests and cool shaded areas.
Description of the plant
Grass upland queen is a small, compact plant. Its stem does not exceed twenty centimeters in height. At the same time, the root system is well developed, which allows the grass of the upland uterus to rapidly spread to neighboring territories. The stem is covered with alternately arranged oval leaves: on top of the stem no more than 8 mm long, at the bottom - up to 4 cm. At the very beginning of summer, small inflorescences are formed, which are collected in clusters in several pieces.
The bell-shaped flowers have jagged edges. They are painted in a delicate white-green hue.
Chemical composition
Before talking about what the herb boron uterus treats in women, you should familiarize yourself with the chemical composition of a unique plant. Includes:
- Phytohormones - phytoestrogen and phytoprogesterone, which always work together. The first has a beneficial effect on the reproductive function of the body, as well as on hormonal balance, eliminating the severe symptoms of menopause. It rejuvenates the body, is an excellent prophylactic that prevents the development of ischemia, normalizes the central nervous system, and helps in the fight against infertility. The second helps to keep the fetus in the uterine cavity, alleviates the symptoms of toxicosis and promotes the production of other hormones.
- Arbutinmoisturizes the mucous membrane, removes excess fluid from the body, relieves inflammation.
- Hydroquinone is a powerful natural antioxidant.
- Coumarins are strong anticoagulants that have astringent, antiseptic and diuretic properties.
- Vitamin C has a beneficial effect on the central nervous system, activates the process of hematopoiesis and iron absorption, normalizes the endocrine system.
- Resin is a disinfectant that heals wounds, destroys disease-causing microbes, and increases the protective function of the body.
- Saponins have diuretic, expectorant, tonic properties. They have a great effect on the work of the gastrointestinal tract, the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, thin the sputum in the bronchi.
- Organic acids - tartaric, which relieves heartburn, citric, which regulates acidity, and improves immunity.
- Flavonoids protect against inflammation with laxative, choleretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
- Microelements. Copper, used as an emetic, has antiseptic and astringent properties. Zinc, which is responsible for protein metabolism, brain activity, insulin synthesis, healing of various wounds and reproductive function. Manganese, which contributes to the formation of connective and bone tissue, the normal functioning of the female genital area.
- Bitterness that enhances the secretion of the pancreas, regulates cholesterol levels, as well as blood sugar.
Agree, this medicinal herb has an impressive composition, whichallows it to be used in the treatment of many serious ailments.
Grass upland uterus: indications for use
The beneficial properties of this plant have been appreciated by millions of women around the world. The fact is that the use of this herb in gynecology has long been widespread. Preparations based on this plant are very effective even in the fight against various neoplasms. In addition, its use is recommended:
- for menstrual disorders and negative manifestations of PMS;
- hormonal changes, spikes, infertility;
- inflammatory processes of the reproductive system of women;
- myoma, uterine fibroids, endometriosis;
- mastopathy;
- colpitis, thrush, vaginitis;
- to relieve menopausal symptoms.
The list of ailments that the herb boron uterus can help to cope with, continue diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and biliary tract. Its use is justified for violations of the thyroid and pancreas, adrenal glands, and diabetes mellitus.
In addition, many people know that the herb boron uterus treats diseases of the kidneys and bladder of an inflammatory nature. These are primarily pyelonephritis and cystitis.
Application features
The herb upland uterus belongs to the category of potent agents. The use of drugs based on it is allowed only as directed and under the strict supervision of the attending physician. Self-medication is unacceptable - it can cause negativeconsequences.
Usually, before starting treatment, the doctor recommends an examination to establish:
- diagnosis;
- stages of disease;
- hormonal levels;
- reasons that caused the pathology.
Only after receiving all the results of the examination, the doctor will be able to prescribe the medicinal herb of the upland uterus: he will describe in detail the individual scheme of use, taking into account your condition, and select the necessary dosage.
Use in gynecology
Let's take a closer look at the diseases that this plant helps to effectively fight. With uterine fibroids, ortilia normalizes the level of hormones in a woman's body, eliminating pain and inflammation. The maximum effect can be achieved in the initial stages of the disease. It is no secret that with the onset of menopause, many women experience discomfort and discomfort. During this period, the herb upland uterus can alleviate the condition, the indications for the use of which are described above. The therapeutic effect in this case is explained by the ability of the herb to suppress the production of estrogen - ortilia normalizes the level of progesterone.
The anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties of the plant allow it to be used for cystitis. Preparations based on the boron uterus do not allow infection to enter the genitourinary system.
Women of mature age are often worried about urinary incontinence. Ortilia lopsided allows you to cope with this problem due to its beneficial effect onbladder wall and central nervous system.
The plant's ability to normalize hormonal levels is used by physicians and traditional healers to treat mastopathy.
Useful properties for the female body
Through numerous studies, experts were able to find out how ortilia lopsided affects the female body. They concluded that taking drugs made from this plant:
- helps increase fertility by acting on the uterus, ovaries and tubes;
- normalizes hormonal levels;
- reduces discomfort during menstruation, stabilizes the cycle;
- increases libido;
- positively affects the composition of the blood;
- relieves inflammation;
- is an effective prophylactic and therapeutic agent against various neoplasms, including malignant ones.
Benefits for men
Grass boron uterus is used for the manufacture of many medicines intended for the treatment of diseases of the genital area of men. Endocrinologists note the benefits of phytohormones, which are part of this medicinal herb, in the treatment:
- prostatitis;
- hemorrhoids and infertility;
- prostate adenomas;
- sexual impotence;
- diseases of the urogenital area.
When using drugs under the supervision of a doctor, you can strengthen the nervous system, thereby helping to cope with many psychological and emotional stress. Grass upland uterus enhancesphysical endurance of men, restoring strength after work or exhausting workouts.
In case of problems with conception, it is recommended to take the herb together with your spouse. This increases the chances of having a he althy and long-awaited baby in the family.
Features of use in men
To make taking ortilia as effective as possible for a man's he alth, follow these recommendations:
- Strictly adhere to the duration prescribed by your doctor. As a rule, the course of treatment consists of several cycles. The drugs are taken for four weeks. This is followed by a week break, after which the treatment continues for another 4 weeks. The duration of the full course is determined by the doctor, but usually it does not exceed 6 months.
- Before starting treatment, men (as well as women) should be tested for hormone levels. The choice of dosage of drugs depends on their results.
Dose forms
Has contraindications to the use of herbs boron uterus. We will talk about them below. And now we consider it necessary to warn about the purchase of herbs for the preparation of medicines in a pharmacy, and not from market traders.
Today, pharmacies offer a variety of forms of hogweed grass:
- Dry herb - raw materials suitable for making decoctions and tinctures.
- Pills - this preparation contains dry extract of ortilia. The course of taking pills is about 4 months.
- Tea usually contains only Ortilia lopsided. In some cases, a collection of medicinal herbs is added to the main component.or green tea. In this form, ortilia is used for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. Herbal tea is consumed once a day, usually in the evening before bedtime.
- Alcohol tincture contains ortilia leaf extract and ethyl alcohol. Before taking 35 drops of the product is diluted in 100 ml of water. Doctors usually prescribe a triple dose.
- Candles - they are made from castor oil. This is a very popular form of upland uterus herb in gynecology. In addition, suppositories are prescribed for the treatment of pyelonephritis, cystitis, and other disorders of the urinary system.
- Syrup - sugar acts as a preservative in this product, so the syrup should not be taken by diabetics. It is prescribed by a doctor for a spoon (tea) three times a day, 40 minutes before meals. The duration of the course of treatment can be up to six months with mandatory breaks.
Use in traditional medicine
Decoctions, infusions and tinctures of ortilia in combination with other medicinal herbs are used by folk healers to get rid of kidney diseases and cystitis. To prepare the tincture, pour vodka (100 ml) over dry grass (10 g) and let it brew for 10 days at room temperature in a dark place.
The decoction is easier to prepare: a spoonful of raw materials (a tablespoon) is boiled over low heat for 10 minutes, insisted for 4 hours, and then filtered. You can prepare an infusion on the water - the grass of the upland uterus (a tablespoon) is poured into 250 ml of boiling water and insisted for half an hour.
Upland uterus: methods of application and dosage
It is very important when treating with preparations made from a hog uterus, to strictly observe the dosage and rules of administration. Usually the attending physician talks about this in detail.
If you wish to conceive a child, the herb tincture is taken three times a day, 30 drops, which are diluted in 100 ml of water. The course of treatment lasts at least three weeks, between which a week break is made. It repeats if necessary.
The same problem can be solved using a different treatment regimen: for the first two months, take tincture of 30 drops with the same amount of cinquefoil tincture, then another three months with peony tincture. The next three months, the treatment is continued with wintergreen tincture, and the course is completed by taking ortilia with calendula. It is advisable to use drugs for both spouses at the same time.
A course is also shown in the treatment of fibroids and uterine fibroids - 40 drops, which are diluted in a glass of water, for twenty days with two week breaks. The tincture is taken twice a day. According to a similar scheme, drugs are taken for adnexitis, but three times a day and a quarter of an hour before a meal.
Cure polycystic ovaries will help tincture, which is consumed in the same quantities, but four times a day. In this case, the course of treatment is longer - up to a year. Treatment is carried out according to the following scheme: from the first day of menstruation for three weeks. Then there is a break for two weeks. For the treatment of mastopathy, you will need 6 courses of three weeks with a rest for a week. Take 10 drops of tincture,diluted with water.
Erosion of the uterus can be cured by douching with warm infusion or by inserting oil-soaked tampons for two hours twice a day. To prepare the oil, you will need 100 grams of dry raw materials, which are poured into 500 ml of heated vegetable oil. The composition is placed in the oven at a temperature of +160 ° C for two hours. Then the mixture must be cooled at room temperature, and the grass must be squeezed out.
Grass upland uterus: contraindications
As a rule, unpleasant symptoms and side effects appear when the dosage is incorrectly selected or with unsystematic self-treatment. They may show up as follows:
- disruption of the gastrointestinal tract, which is accompanied by nausea, diarrhea, lethargy, migraine;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- occurrence of uterine bleeding;
- an increase in body temperature and a change in the menstrual cycle;
- appearance of allergic reactions.
Contraindications for taking boron uterus include:
- blockage of fallopian tubes;
- poor blood clotting;
- under 14;
- gastritis;
- late pregnancy and lactation;
- Monthly heavy bleeding.
Medicinal herb boron uterus should not be taken with antibiotics, alcohol and oral contraceptives.
