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. Yes, and these funds are much cheaper. In folk medicine, the jaundice plant was 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 harvest it? What are the medicinal properties and contraindications of the jaundice? We will answer these and other questions in more detail below.
What it is?
Jaundice is called an extensive genus of herbaceous plants, consisting of more than 200 subspecies. However, most of them are not used in traditional medicine. Only 2 species of this plant possess healing properties: gray and left-handed. For its beneficial properties, it is often called 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. These are annual or biennial plants that can be easily recognized by small but bright yellow flowers.
The most common gray subspecies. His appearance 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 slightly greenish tint. Its leaves are small and narrow, and the flowers are located on 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 grows along highways, but collecting it there is not recommended because of the large number of harmful exhausts.
Left-handed jaundice is another healing type of plant. It is distinguished by larger leaves. Its trunk can reach a height of 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 species of yellowness are small and inconspicuous. Usually they are located at the very top. But this kind of jaundice blooms throughout the summer - from late May to early September. You can find it on meadows and forest edges, the plant grows well on river sand and along roadsides.
Composition of the grass
The whole aerial part of the plant has healing value. Also, in folk medicine, the seeds of this herb are used. 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 most of all - about 6%. The leaves contain about 1.5% glycites, and the stems only 0.5%.
Gray jaundice is an herb that contains a lot of flavonoids and tannins. They also have beneficial effects on heart health, 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 the jaundice is a storehouse of useful trace elements. As part of this plant, calcium, potassium, iron, copper, zinc, manganese and selenium were found. Seeds are a rich source of fatty oil. Its share in their composition may exceed 40%. Also in the seeds there is a small amount of essential oil (less than 1%).
Healing properties
The pharmacological use of any plant depends on its composition. Since the jaundice contains a large number of cardiotonic glycosites, it is used to treat tachycardia symptoms 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 its work. 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. Decoctions from a jaundice have a diuretic effect, which means that they are useful for swelling and impaired renal function.
Indications for use
Many people use this plant to treat tachycardia and other cardiovascular diseases at home. It really can help, but it is worth remembering that you need to use it only after consulting with your doctor. Jaundice is an effective remedy for traditional medicine, but with complex pathologies, it can not replace medications. It is better to use its decoctions and infusions as adjuvant therapy to accelerate 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. Indeed, excessive and uncontrolled intake of traditional medicine can only worsen the patient's condition.
When can jaundice be used to treat? As a rule, it is prescribed for the following pathologies:
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system. These include myocarditis, heart failure, heart defects, tachycardia, arrhythmia and coronary artery disease. Apply icteric and with shortness of breath.
- Sclerotic changes in the lungs, as well 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 persistent edema.
Who should not eat jaundice?
And although traditional medicine is usually considered safe, taking them uncontrollably is not recommended. This can lead to poor health. 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 contributes to a decrease in pressure, and its administration will only worsen the patient's condition. It is not recommended to use it in acute endocarditis, atherosclerosis and cardiosclerosis. Heart grass can not be used by pregnant and lactating 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 is not addictive, therefore, over time, its therapeutic effect does not wane. But leaning on decoctions is not worth it. Excessive consumption can lead to an overdose. It can be suspected with the appearance of severe nausea, which develops into vomiting, headache and weakness in the legs.
The correct preparation of the drug
Of course, the easiest way to buy a gray jaundice in a pharmacy. It is sold there throughout the year, and not just in summer. The extracts and fees of this plant are distinguished by the budget price, which starts at 75 rubles per package. The exact cost will depend on the particular pharmacy, region and type of drug.
In the summer, you can collect the jaundice yourself. This is best done in environmentally friendly places. For example, on forest edges and meadows that are remote from roads and industrial enterprises. It is necessary to collect the jaundice during the flowering period, which falls at the end of May and June. It is best to choose grass, buds that have not yet fully blossomed. Such plants contain more beneficial substances. After collecting the jaundice, it must be thoroughly washed and dried. In folk medicine, the entire aerial part of the grass is used. Dry the plant in a dark and dry room. Cardboard boxes or paper bags can be used.
The shelf life of cut and dried jaundice is approximately six months. After that, he begins to lose his beneficial properties.
Jaundice in diseases of the cardiovascular system
The use of decoctions and infusions from the jaundice has a beneficial effect on the health of the heart and blood vessels. They are effective for arrhythmias and high blood pressure. Infusions are taken for pain in the heart, as well as for rheumatic lesions of this organ. In this case, you can take the plant not only inside. It can also be used for the preparation of medicinal baths from high pressure. The grass soothes the skin and has an anti-inflammatory effect. The duration of treatment is 10 baths. After that, you may notice that the pressure has decreased and the rhythm of the main organ has become smoother.
How to treat heart tachycardia with jaundice? To do this, it is recommended to take a decoction. You can make it from purchased or independently 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. This is proved by numerous studies.
Herbal treatment of cardiac arrhythmias is also carried out with the help of decoctions and infusions. Jaundice helps to normalize the rhythm of the body.
Against high pressure, a stronger infusion is possible. To prepare it, you need a tablespoon of gray jaundice and 250 ml of freshly boiled boiling water. They need to pour grass and leave to infuse for 2 hours. After this, the finished mixture must be filtered and refrigerated. 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.
Levkoyny type of plant
This type of herb is also widely used in folk medicine. It contains more cardiotonic glycosides. It is necessary to collect left-handed jaundice during the period of its active flowering. At this time, it accumulates more useful substances. This type of plant is useful for diseases of the cardiovascular system. Apply decoctions and infusion of herbs from high blood pressure and diabetes. When they are taken, the pulse is also leveled, the general condition of the patient improves. Also, a left-leaning form 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 need 30 g of dried grass, lemon peel 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 this, the finished infusion can be used as a compress, as well as for the treatment of varicose veins. Apply it for 1.5 hours daily or rub your feet before bedtime.
Slimming use
The medicinal properties of the herb ictericum are also actively used for weight loss. It helps to reduce the concentration of sugar in the blood, helps to remove excess fluid from the body. In addition, the plant is able to improve the overall well-being of a person, which greatly deteriorates when he restricts his diet.
For weight loss, grass is used, ground into powder. Every day, half an hour before eating, you need to eat 100 grams of jaundice. This should be done at least 3 times a day. Such a food supplement can help lose up to 4 kg per month. On an ongoing basis, you can not take a lot of jaundice for weight loss. A break of 15 days between courses should be maintained. To prevent obesity, you can consume 100 grams of powder per day. To lose more kilograms, it is recommended to exclude harmful foods from the diet: sweets, flour, fatty and fried foods.
Jaundice powder
The healing properties of the herb are also used for disorders in the functioning of 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. Powder not only improves the pancreas, but also regulates the production of insulin. In turn, this helps to avoid the occurrence of diabetes mellitus and other diseases of the cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal tract.
Infusion of jaundice on vodka. Features
An anti-inflammatory and warming effect is possessed by the tincture of the yellowness herb, prepared with the addition of vodka or alcohol. It can be taken orally in small amounts, but much more often it is used for compresses for rheumatism or varicose veins. You can buy a ready-made extract at 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 mixed and insisted in a glass container for two weeks. After this, the infusion is ready for use. It is used for heart disease and high blood pressure. Put about 15-20 drops in a glass of water and drink it shortly before eating.
Benefits of Rheumatism
The medicinal properties of the grass of the jaundice are also 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, the 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 the 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 broth can be taken orally for 2-3 months to obtain a long-term positive effect. Compresses can be made from a stronger infusion and applied to affected joints. The icteric must be kept on the skin for at least 2 hours. But it is best to do compresses at night.
With hyperteriosis
A decoction of jaundice in combination with other herbs helps to normalize 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 yourself in advance, but the easiest way is to buy healing fees at the pharmacy. It is necessary to mix all the ingredients in equal proportions, and then add water and put on fire. The broth should boil for 10-15 minutes. To notice an improvement in the thyroid gland, it is recommended to drink it for 4 months.
With 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 digesting food. A person begins to suffer from heaviness in the stomach, bloating, heartburn and belching. In this case, it will be useful to undergo treatment with 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. , . , 1-2 .
It is not necessary to cook only decoctions or infusions. All the medicinal properties of the grass of the ictericum are preserved if made from kvass. Unlike broths, it tastes good 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 fill with 3 liters of pre-boiled water. After this, the finished mixture must be bottled or jar. 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 mix the drink in cans every day.
Ready kvass should be drunk before eating. The recommended dosage is half a cup at a time.