Mastopathy is a fairly common disease. It is caused by a number of pathological processes in the body. A mammologist will prescribe appropriate treatment after a comprehensive diagnosis. This disease requires complex treatment. Therefore, in addition to medicines, the doctor prescribes traditional medicine. What herbs from mastopathy exist and how they act on the body will be discussed later.
Why does mastopathy appear?
Before telling which herbs help with mastopathy, you need to consider the mechanism of development of the disease itself. It is a benign tumor that grows in the tissues of the mammary gland. There are many factors that provoke the development of the disease.
The most common cause of mastopathy is hormonal imbalance. Especially dangerous is the increase in the body level of such hormones as prolactin, estrogen. Also, the presented pathology may develop due to an impact in the chest area. Mammologists do not recommend sunbathing with open breasts, using deodorants, which include aluminum.
The disease is accompanied by discomfort, discomfort in the area of the mammary glands. Nodules form in her tissues. Without proper treatment and when certain conditions are created in the body, such benign formations can degenerate into malignant. Therefore, it is extremely important to solve this problem in time. In some cases, the nodes resolve. If conservative methods are not effective, surgical intervention is required.
Properly selected Russian, Belarusian, Buryat herbs from mastopathy solve a number of problems in the body that cause this ailment to appear. Traditional medicine affects the body as follows:
- Stabilize the hormonal background.
- Improve the work of the liver and intestines.
- They prevent stagnation of fluid in the body, improving the functioning of the urinary system.
- Strengthen the immune system.
- Stabilize metabolic processes.
- Eliminate venous congestion in the pelvis.
- Remove toxins.
- Eliminate dysbiosis.
- Replenish the deficiency of vitamins and minerals.
Treatment features
If you suspect a disease, you should definitely consult a mammologist for advice. Herbs for mastopathy are an effective remedy. Some types of pathology can be cured with the help of such therapy. Properly selected traditional medicine improves the work of all body systems. This has a positive effect on the condition of the mammary glands.
Herbs are especially effective for diseases of the initial or secondary stage. Such therapy has a minimum number of contraindications and side effects. But before using such recipes, be sure to consult your doctor. Mastopathy is a complex problem. Therefore, it is necessary to determine what disorders in the body should be affected by the chosen remedy (to reduce puffiness, normalize hormonal levels, etc.).
The specialist will select the collection of herbs that will have the most positive effect on the body. In this case, the stage of the course of the disease is taken into account. The treatment regimen is always selected individually. There are two approaches to traditional medicine:
- In the presence of minor diffuse changes, various collections of Russian, Buryat herbs from mastopathy will be useful. They are used as an independent therapeutic agent.
- The cystic-fibrous form of mastopathy is treated by combining folk remedies and medicines. In this case, the herbs cannot completely eradicate the disease. They enhance the effect of medications. Therefore, folk recipes in this case are taken in combination with other drugs.
Contraindications
Herbs treating mastopathy may be contraindicated in some people. Like any drug, such drugs have certain negative effects. There are no definitive prohibitions on the use of folk recipes. But nevertheless, it is not recommended to resort to such therapy to certain categories of patients. It is undesirable to take funds based on herbs from mastopathy in the following cases:
- In the presence of allergies. The use of herbal-based drugs can cause a severe negative reaction, especially with hypersensitivity to any component of the drug. You must first test the effect of each medicinal plant in the drug before proceeding with the use of the drug.
- Rhodiola and celandine are contraindicated for people with hypertension. You should also avoid recipes with dill.
- With gastrointestinal pathologies, it is contraindicated to take wormwood-based products.
- Golden mustache is not recommended for kidney or liver disease. This plant is forbidden to take in combination with antibiotics.
- When using oral contraceptives, their combination with hops, licorice root and sage should be avoided.
- During pregnancy, it is forbidden to take any infusions and other traditional medicine. They can harm the fetus at different times. It is only allowed to use herbs in the form of compresses.
- With lactation, sage should not be used. It reduces the production of breast milk.
Therefore, the choice of the recipe must be approached extremely responsibly. Be sure to consult a doctor. Only in this case, traditional medicine will benefit.
Reviews on the most effective herbs
Considering the reviews of herbs for mastopathy, it is worth mentioning some of the most effective plants. Doctors have identified a list of the most commonly used natural remedies. Based on their reviews, a list of the best natural cures for mastopathy was compiled:
- Burdock (burdock). Funds from the stems of the plant relieve soreness, remove swelling. The root has an anti-inflammatory effect. The burdock contains a lot of carotene and vitamin C. Therefore, the plant removes toxins from the tissues of the gland. It is suitable for both internal and external use.
- Sagebrush. This is one of the most effective means. The action of wormwood is the fastest. It is most often prescribed by doctors to patients. Wormwood has almost all the effects that characterize other plants. It reduces pain, relieves inflammation, stops hemorrhage, and heals wounds. It is used as a compress.
- Celandine. Helps to eliminate soreness, removes tumors. Also, this plant prevents the process of degeneration of benign tumors into malignant. Celandine strengthens blood vessels, improves blood circulation. The plant also has anti-inflammatory effects. It is used as a decoction for ingestion, infusions and wipes, as well as as part of a healing ointment.
Other beneficial plants
Considering herbs for the treatment of mastopathy, several other effective varieties should be noted:
- Rhodiola. One of the best plants to strengthen immunity. Gives strength to fight infections and viruses, quickly regenerates tissues. Radiol cleanses the body of toxins, toxins. Even with cancer cells, the drug stops their growth. This is the only medicinal plant that harmonizes the hormonal background, restores reproductive functions. Take orally in the form of infusion.
- Asterisk (wood lice). Relieves pain, kills pathogenic microflora, stops blood and accelerates tissue regeneration. Plant juice is used in the form of compresses and drink.
- Golden mustache. The plant contains a large number of vitamins and minerals. The most useful of them are iron, copper, nickel, chromium and so on. The plant removes tumors well. It is a powerful antioxidant, antispasmodic. It is taken as an infusion inside.
- Calendula. In the treatment of fibrotic mastopathy, the grass acts as an immunomodulator and anticoagulant. The plant strengthens the body, increasing its ability to withstand the effects of negative viruses. Relieves pain symptoms, triggers tissue regeneration processes. Also, this herb has a diuretic, diaphoretic effect. Therefore, with fibrous cysts, this is an indispensable tool.
- Cinquefoil. The plant contains a lot of ascorbic acid, flavonoids. This leads to a decrease and disappearance of the tumor. It is used both for cystic and fibrous mastopathy as a tincture.
Cooking features
There are different ways to prepare herbs for the treatment of cystic mastopathy and other types of pathology. The main ones are as follows:
- Tincture. Natural material is poured into a 1/3 liter jar. 0.5 liters of vodka are poured here. Tinctures are stored first in a dark place for 3 weeks. Further, the product is filtered and taken in accordance with the instructions of the doctor. Drink tincture in the right dosage half an hour before meals.
- Decoction. Natural material is poured into enameled dishes. Then they pour cold water here. A tablespoon of grass needs 200 g of water. Capacity put on fire. When the water boils, you need to boil the product for another 20-30 minutes. The fire should be weak. Then the product is cooled for 15 minutes, filtered.
- Tea. A tablespoon of natural raw materials is poured with boiling water. The remedy is infused for several minutes. Then you can drink it.
- Outdoor application. Prepare rubbing or ointment. In the second case, the grass is mixed with lard in a ratio of 1: 1. You can use ghee. The product is applied to the skin. Grindings are tinctures that wipe areas of the skin over the gland.
Effective Fees
The herbs listed above can be used as a monocomponent by making an infusion or decoction. But it is much more effective to use herbs in mastopathy. The most effective means in this case, according to reviews, are:
- Infusion of cinquefoil, hypericum, marigold, currant leaves, rhodiola, celandine. Burdock root is also added here. All of these components are mixed in equal proportions. Having thoroughly mixed everything, you need to place 2 tbsp. l to the jar. They are poured with boiling water. The drug is insisted for a minimum of 8 hours. After filtering the drug, it is taken half an hour before meals, 0.5 cups for a month.
- Mint, sage, lemon balm, St. John's wort are mixed in equal proportions, and then brewed as tea. It is drunk three times a day.
- Make a collection of chamomile, burdock root, calendula flowers. To them are added yarrow, rosehip and mountain ash (berries), as well as raspberry leaves. You can supplement the collection with birch leaves and plantain. Four tablespoons pour 1 liter of boiling water. Take the drug twice a day for half a glass.
- Motherwort, succession and yarrow are mixed in equal proportions. Make a decoction of 2 tbsp. l dry mass. They drink the drug in a glass half an hour before meals.
Natural fees at the pharmacy
Herbs from fibrocystic mastopathy can be bought at the pharmacy. The most popular fees are:
- Fitol-1. In its composition there are Rhodiola, oregano, peony, knotweed, wild rose and much more. The complex effect on the body of this collection allows not only to reduce and remove the tumor, but also to relieve soreness, fill the body with energy. Additionally, the composition normalizes sleep, has a calming effect.
- "Monastic tea." Contains celandine, dandelion, oregano and other components. It is drunk as usual tea. It slows down the growth of the tumor, normalizes hormonal levels.
- "Collection number 10". Contains St. John's wort, burdock root and licorice, as well as other herbs from mastopathy. This is a herbal tea that tastes very good. It can be used as a prophylactic or in rehabilitation after taking medication, surgical treatment.
Extract preparation
To enhance the effect of the herb against mastopathy, in some cases it is recommended to prepare an extract. This is a concentrated product that contains a large number of therapeutic components. To prepare the extract, it is best to take St. John's wort. Need 2 tbsp. l pour two glasses of boiling water.
The container is put on fire and cooked for a long time. You need to remember at what level the water was originally in the tank. It should decrease by 2 times. When this happens, the container is removed from the heat and cool. Having filtered the drug, it is taken in a tablespoon three times a day after meals. If such therapy is tolerated normally, it lasts a month. Then they must take a break for 1.5 weeks. Then the treatment is repeated again.
Cabbage leaf
Another effective addition to the main treatment is the use of cabbage leaf. This is a simple technique that is especially popular. To do this, remove the green leaf from the cabbage. Dense places are cut from it. The sheet does not require any more processing.
It is applied to the mammary gland at night. If this is not a problem, the sheet can be worn during the day. As it dries, it is changed. This procedure is performed until the tumor disappears. Often, the technique is combined with medication. Eating broccoli helps a lot. It helps to eliminate the tumor in a short time.
Stagnation should be avoided when breastfeeding. This will protect against the development of mastopathy. You can ask your husband to help in this matter if there is no breast pump or it is inconvenient to use it. This will relieve pain and other troubles.