RECOMMENDATIONS IN FOLK MEDICINE

It has a sedative, hypotensive, antispasmodic, weak diuretic property. Slows down the heart rate, increases the force of heart contractions, regulates the menstrual cycle. According to its effect, motherwort is close to valerian, but it has a stronger effect by 2-3 times.

Motherwort preparations are often indicated for increased nervous excitability (especially if it is associated with a woman's menopause), insomnia, and hysteria. As a sedative, they are used for neurosis, angina, hypertension. As a cardiotonic agent, with psychasthenia, neurasthenia, vegetovascular dystonia.

During pregnancy, these drugs are indicated for toxicosis and to improve the digestive and excretory systems. Motherwort is also prescribed for heart defects, cardiosclerosis, myocarditis, myocardial dystrophy, and for various menstrual irregularities.

Method of preparation and use:

1 teaspoon (2.0 g) pour one glass (200 ml) of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, strain the infusion. Adults take 1/4 cup (50 ml) of infusion 4 times a day, or 1/2 cup (100 ml) 2 times a day with meals Store the finished infusion in the refrigerator. Duration of admission - 1 month. If necessary, the reception can be repeated. Repeated appointments are possible throughout the year. Before use, consult a doctor.