Each reader is familiar with oregano grass: in Russia since ancient times they have been drinking tea with it. Materinka - this is oregano. It has many names: frankincense, forest mint, bilberry, winch, flea. All this is the same motherboard - grass, which is popular in cooking, cosmetology, medicine.
Motherboard, oregano, frankincense
This valuable grass is a perennial plant of the Labretaceous family. The stems of the motherboard branch at the base, grow up to about a meter - 90 cm. When the flowering period begins, the grass is harvested for the future. For drying, the tops of the stem are used, no longer than 30 cm. The branches are cut and laid out to dry in the shade.
The room where the plant is laid out for drying should be ventilated. Some use special dryers in which the artificial air is ventilated to warm air heated to 40 degrees (but not higher), because it is required to preserve all the essential oils contained in the plant. Oregano or grass of the motherboard, whose medicinal properties are highly valued, has a special aroma, and it tastes spicy and tart plant.
Characterization of pharmacological properties
For what properties is the motherboard so valued? Even in ancient times, they drank tea, in which oregano was added: its calming effect on the nervous system was obvious. The effect of the herb on other organs - digestive and bronchi - was also noticed. Tonic properties are used in traditional medicine.
But oregano has a particularly beneficial effect on female genital organs. Smooth uterine muscles experience a tonic effect. Materinka is an herb that enhances lactation. Thanks to the essential oils contained in it, a painkiller effect also occurs, inflammation is removed, and an antiseptic effect is exerted.
Selenium and essential oils
Studies have shown that oregano has anthelmintic properties, enhances metabolism, and normalizes blood pressure. All this thanks to essential oils, tannins and ascorbic acid. The herb is often consumed in the preparation of seasonings for fish and meat dishes, which is recommended for those with diabetes.
The motherboard grass, whose properties are described above, contains a large amount of selenium. And this element helps to fight cancer, prevents the further development of cancer.
Use in medicine
Infusions, which are prepared from oregano, are used in folk medicine to treat lungs. Moreover, even in the treatment of tuberculosis. After a stroke, with frequent convulsions, flatulence will help the infusion of the motherboard. If a rash appears on the skin, this herb is added to the bath. It was noticed that the broth enhances hair growth, relieves headaches. The motherboard grass is used for female diseases: a decoction is prescribed in the treatment of amenorrhea, the absence of menstruation.
In the Middle Ages, with the help of oregano, they struggled with hypertension, and also removed attacks of epilepsy and radiculitis. And now, with the infusion of herbs, all forms of bronchitis are treated, used as an expectorant and diaphoretic. With the help of rinsing with a decoction of oregano, in combination with other herbs, tonsillitis is treated, and inhalation - sinusitis. Homeopaths prepare the essence from the motherboard. They treat with her help nervous disorders, hysteria. Even asthmatic conditions, whooping cough, respiratory diseases - all this can cure the motherboard (grass). Alcohol tincture relieves toothache.
Drug use
An infusion is prepared from the oregano herb: 15 grams of dry raw material is taken and 300 ml of boiling water is poured. Then the mixture is heated in a water bath for 15 or 20 minutes and set to insist and cool. Warm infusion should be filtered and squeeze out the rest of the herb well. Boiled water is added to it so that the volume becomes 300 ml. Before taking the infusion is slightly warmed up and drunk in half a glass.
There is a drug "Urolesan", which includes the extract of the motherboard. This medicine treats urological problems, colic in the liver. In the pharmacy you can buy pressed briquettes of oregano. They are divided into slices, which are very convenient to use. One slice should be filled with 200 ml of boiling water, insist for half an hour and drink the same way as the previous infusion.
Herbal remedies in traditional medicine
Often the grass of the motherboard, whose medicinal properties are very valuable, is part of special phyto-crops. It enhances the therapeutic effect, helps to cope with the disease faster. As an example, you can cite a collection that will help normalize the functioning of the intestine:
- goose cinquefoil grass - 3 parts;
- Origanum ordinary seeds - 3 parts;
- two parts of caraway seeds;
- two parts of dandelion leaves;
- one part of dill seeds;
- 2 parts of birch leaves;
- 2 parts of meadowsweet herb .
All these types of herbs and seeds are mixed, and two large tablespoons of the mixture are taken. It is poured with 300 ml of boiling water and allowed to infuse. Take the infusion, having previously filtered.
During the flowering period, oregano is collected (aerial part), fresh juice is squeezed. They add honey to it and take it several times a day: all diseases recede. And if you dry and turn the motherboard into powder, then sniffing it, you can get rid of headache and rhinitis.
Dry grass is brewed in a thermos and kept for an hour. Ready infusion is used for douching in gynecology. This tool perfectly treats cervical erosion. To restore the body after childbirth, take it inside by half a glass a day. The infusion also stops intrauterine bleeding.
Maternal grass during pregnancy
In the postpartum period, the motherboard is recommended. This grass with its special properties is very useful for women's health. But you should always consider that not everything is so simple. As much as oregano is useful after childbirth, it is just as harmful during pregnancy. It turns out that when it is taken, the blood flow to the uterus increases: the contraction of the wall increases, there is a threat of miscarriage. The abortive properties of grass can have dire consequences. Therefore, during pregnancy, infusions and decoctions of oregano are strictly prohibited.
After childbirth, they drink it in order to increase lactation and there is enough milk. In the menopause, oregano will alleviate the condition of a woman. In the treatment of other gynecological diseases, the help of the motherboard is undeniable. But not during pregnancy.
Contraindications
Like all medicinal plants, the motherboard grass, whose properties are appreciated by many, has its contraindications. Everyone who decided to use oregano in treatment should know for sure that it will not cause an allergic reaction. Since the infusion increases the production of gastric juice, people with peptic ulcer or gastritis with high acidity should be careful in using these decoctions and infusions.
When a person has reduced cardiac activity, then before you start using infusions, you need to consult a doctor. The grass of the motherboard (its use) can be harmful. It should be careful for men who have reduced potency. Do not think that this is an ordinary herb that can be consumed without fear: this medicine can both cure and worsen a person’s condition.