Traditional medicine offers an alternative substitute for so many pharmacy medicines. In addition, when taking pills, one organ is cured, but some other, such as the liver or intestines, is mutilated. Therefore, if there is an opportunity to cure an ailment with the help of infusions of medicinal herbs, then use it. In this article, the initial letter will be considered. This grass grows everywhere in our latitudes, and you must have met it more than once on the edges of the forest, clearings or in your garden.
Initial letter herb
The second name of this plant is the medicinal cleaner, belongs to the family Iasnatkovye. It grows everywhere in Russia and Europe. In its appearance, the initial letter resembles deaf nettles. But upon closer inspection, the differences are clearly visible. Firstly, the letter is much more elegant than deaf nettle. This plant has the same tetrahedral stem, and the leaves are hairy. But the initial letters have much larger leaves and have an oblong shape. And the flowers (light lilac or light pink) are collected in spike-shaped inflorescences. Capital letter blooms in mid-summer.
Initial letter medicinal. Application
This plant contains a large amount of alkaloids, resins, essential oils, proteins, concretein, vitamins of the K and C groups, etc., therefore, the range of application of this herb is quite wide. In folk medicine, as a rule, use the aerial part of the plant, collected during flowering. Less commonly used is the root.
Initial letter has sedative, expectorant, anti-inflammatory properties. Also, the infusions of this herb soothe the nervous system and have a beneficial effect on metabolism. The initial letter was a constant companion in military campaigns of past centuries. Even Suvorov recommended that his soldiers with a "strong stomach" use infusions of this herb. A decoction of the leaves of this plant is an excellent laxative. In France, the letter is recognized as official medicine. The leaves of the plant are applied to long non-healing wounds, and the powder from the dried grass is used as snuff for headaches and a runny nose. Side effects with the use of the initial letter have not been identified. The following are recommendations for using this medicinal plant. But before using them, be sure to consult your doctor.
Recipes
Respiratory treatment. With a disease of the respiratory system, a decoction of the initial letters is used. To do this, pour two full tablespoons of dry grass into an enameled pan and pour a glass of boiling water. Simmer the grass for about 15 minutes. Strain the broth and take orally 50 g three times a day before meals. You can add honey to the broth.
With non-healing wounds . To treat wounds and ulcers, you need to prepare the next infusion. 3 tablespoons pour a quarter liter of hot water and over low heat, evaporate half the liquid. Infuse the broth for one hour. Then the liquid must be filtered and a tissue impregnated with warm broth is applied to the inflamed areas.
With sweating legs. If you suffer from unpleasant foot odor, then be sure to do the bath with the addition of a decoction of the initial letter. Be healthy!