Cardiac motherwort as a medicinal plant was first mentioned in the 15th century encyclopedic dictionary. In folk medicine, it began to be used back in the Middle Ages. It was introduced into traditional medicine only in 1932.
More than 11 species of this herb grow in Russia, and only two of them (motherwort five-lobed and cardiac) are medicinal plants. The herbs encyclopedia gives a full description of this perennial. The plant begins to bloom from May to September, the fruits ripen in July. The motherwort stalks are quite high reach 2 m in length. The tops of the leaves grow in a bundle and resemble a lion's tail.
Cardiac motherwort is more common in waste soils and wastelands. In the pharmaceutical industry, the aboveground part of the herb is used, in which there is a huge content of micro and macrocells valuable for medicine. The leaves contain many alkaloids, tannins, essential oils, mineral salts, ascorbic acid, vitamin PP, flavonoid glycosides, saponins, choline and much more.
During clinical trials, it was found that the herb extract increases the intervals between epileptic seizures. It also reduces intense headaches, fights insomnia, and soothes the nervous system. Positive effect on potency. In addition, there is a high effectiveness of the drug for myocarditis, a base disease, brain contusion, heart defects, cardiosclerosis and myocardial dystrophy.
Cardiac motherwort is used for hypertension and cardiovascular dystonia. Infusions can be prepared independently from dry raw materials. To do this, take 15 g of grass, pour boiling water, and simmer for a couple (15 minutes). Then the extract is cooled and filtered. It is taken twice a day for 50 g.
The use of the infusion for menopausal phenomena that are caused by unreasonable fear, anxiety, palpitations, sweating, shortness of breath is shown. The grass has a good effect in flatulence, gastrointestinal tract disease. In combination with hawthorn and valerian, the mixture is indicated to enhance cardiac function.
In alternative medicine, motherwort (photo - in the article) is used as an exciting, strengthening and revitalizing agent. It is also recommended for the treatment of worms. It should be noted that this plant is a valuable honey plant. It emits a lot of nectar: from one flower a bee receives up to 600 g of sucrose. Honey has healing properties and pleasant taste. It has an anti-inflammatory effect on the body and is indicated for the treatment of acute respiratory infections.
Actively motherwort is used in industry. Fatty oil is obtained from the seeds, from which varnishes are made, impermeable fabrics and fibers are obtained. They are also impregnated with paper. In veterinary medicine, cattle are treated with infusions from a plant for various heart diseases and neuroses. A pharmacy alcohol tincture can be given to children. This is an ancient remedy that has been tested not only by scientists, but also by time.
Side effects
Since the plant is very toxic, it must be used in small quantities. In case of an overdose, the following phenomena can occur: vomiting, diarrhea, severe thirst, pain in the intestine and the presence of blood in the feces.