Rescue motherwort: instructions for use

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The use of this drug allows you to regulate the activity of the nervous system, exhibiting a calming effect, reducing nervous excitability, developing a hypnotic effect and the manifestation of antagonism associated with the convulsive effect of analeptics.

The effectiveness of Motherwort P is manifested in the treatment of psychoasthenia, neurasthenia and neuroses , which are accompanied by insomnia , a feeling of tension and high reactivity. Correction of functional disorders of the nervous system during the premenopausal and menopausal periods was noted. There is a regulation of heart rate in the treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia , a chronotropic effect, cardiotonic properties and a decrease in blood pressure . Treatment of cardiovascular diseases, for example, hypertension , angina pectoris , cardiosclerosis and myocarditis , palpitations, cardiac weakness causes a beneficial effect that affects the course of the disease.

The medicine also exhibits antispastic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory and restorative effects. A positive effect is manifested in dyspeptic disorders, pneumonia, cough, shortness of breath, bronchial asthma, paralysis, epilepsy, neuralgia, painful menstruation, bleeding in the uterus, neuralgia.

Home remedies from motherwort

• Infusion used in the early stages of hypertension, for nervous excitability and cardiovascular neuroses, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: 3 tbsp. dry herbs pour 1 tbsp. boiling water, leave for 1-2 hours. Take 1 tbsp before meals. up to 4 times a day;
• Soothing tea: mix 1 tbsp. motherwort, St. John's wort, yarrow, peppermint leaves and chamomile flowers. Take 1 tbsp. mixture and brew as an infusion. Take ½ cup warm 30 minutes before meals 2-3 times a day;
• Alcohol tincture used as a sedative for neuroses, shortness of breath, myocardiopathy, rapid heartbeat, in the early stages of hypertension: pour 20 g of crushed leaves into 100 ml of 70% alcohol, leave for 7-14 days. Take 3-4 times a day, 30-40 drops;
• Remedy for the treatment of thyroid diseases: crush and mix 1 tbsp. motherwort herb, peppermint leaves, green walnut and valerian rhizome, as well as 2 tbsp. hawthorn fruit. Take 1 tbsp. collection, pour 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes and strain. Take ½ cup before meals 2 times a day for 1 month. After 10 days, repeat the course of treatment.

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Reviews of Motherwort P

This drug is in great demand and is widely discussed on women's forums and medical websites. At the same time, reviews of Motherwort P are noticeably diverse.

Particularly common are questions from pregnant women about the admissibility of using this drug during such a crucial period. But as more experienced women report, this particular drug was prescribed to them by doctors during pregnancy , and this helped them significantly reduce the manifestations of nervousness, worries and fears. Some patients note that taking Motherwort preparations increases symptoms of drowsiness , although the sedative effect of the drug is also quite high.

Other users note that only pregnant women are likely to develop drowsiness. Most people feel a good effect of the medicine, without any symptoms of drowsiness. Taking this drug does not interfere with mental work, but perfectly reduces nervousness and other nervous manifestations.

Some patients say that before this they took a variety of sedatives, but they were not able to get such an effect. Taking Motherwort P allowed me to quickly solve all problems with the functioning of the nervous system. According to users, the medicine is characterized by a mild sedative effect that occurs gradually.

However, there are reviews in which patients talk about the development of allergic reactions manifested by skin irritations. Also, some users note that they took the drug for a long time, but did not feel a positive effect.

Thus, it becomes clear that Motherwort P has a rather individual effect on all patients. If you feel tension, sleep disturbances, stress or poor health, it is recommended to immediately consult a specialist. This approach allows you to quickly receive a competent prescription and begin timely treatment.

Useful properties of motherwort

Motherwort is characterized by having numerous beneficial properties.

• It is most popular as a remedy that is used for disorders and diseases of the reproductive system in women. The beneficial properties of motherwort have been used for painful, irregular menstruation, as well as during childbirth. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends the use of motherwort in the treatment of a range of diseases and disorders of the reproductive system, including irregular menstrual cycles, menstrual pain and premenstrual syndrome, and infertility.

• In addition, the beneficial properties of motherwort allow it to be widely used to strengthen and treat the cardiovascular system. Motherwort stimulates the work of the heart muscles, especially during pregnancy and childbirth, when there is an increase in the load on the heart. Herbalists recommend motherwort for the treatment of rapid heartbeat, which is caused by increased nervousness and stress, and arrhythmias. Bitter glycosides, which are contained in motherwort, temporarily lower blood pressure.
• Motherwort also has an antibacterial effect, so it can be used in the treatment of irritations, dermatitis and minor skin damage. Essential oils contained in motherwort are added to many cosmetic and hygiene products.
• Motherwort is often recommended for people who have suffered serious illnesses that can deplete the body, or for people with anemia. Motherwort has the ability to get rid of the consequences of serious infectious or colds.
• Tremendous healing properties are characteristic of motherwort juice, since it contains much more active substances than tincture or decoction. Motherwort also has the ability to quickly remove harmful substances from the body, for example, sodium salts or nitrogenous waste, which has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gall and bladder, kidneys, liver and heart.

Motherwort: contraindications

Despite the fact that motherwort is characterized by a lot of beneficial properties, before resorting to such therapy it is necessary to consult a specialist. The plant has contraindications and can often provoke an allergic reaction.

Motherwort is contraindicated in

: Pregnancy, since it is able to stimulate contraction of the uterine muscles. By the way, for the same reason, taking medications based on this herb is not recommended for women who have recently had an abortion. Arterial hypotension, bradycardia, gastric ulcer and erosive gastritis.

In addition, treatment with motherwort should be avoided by persons whose activities involve increased concentration of attention, because it causes drowsiness. In addition, motherwort can cause bleeding. Treatment for thrombosis and thrombophlebitis must be carried out under the strict supervision of a physician.

Caution: overdose is possible

. Therefore, if while taking motherwort you begin to experience pain throughout the body, vomiting, bloody stools and thirst, then consult a doctor and reduce the dosage.

From napara to tincture

Most likely, in the pharmacy you can find a tincture of motherwort ( Tinctura Leonuri ) , which is prepared with 70% alcohol (1:5). Transparent liquid of greenish-brown color, faint odor, bitter taste. Available in 25 ml dropper bottles. Prescribe 30-35 drops 3-4 times a day.

Interestingly, special experiments were carried out to determine the efficiency of extracting active substances with different concentrations of alcohol and it turned out that it was 70% alcohol that extracted the most useful compounds. Our usual vodka was a loser. True, to be fair, it should be noted that at this concentration flavonoids are extracted to the maximum, while other compounds are modestly kept silent.

People prefer a fresh plant, using the juice squeezed out of it. Juice from a fresh plant is taken 3 times a day, 30-40 drops per 1 tablespoon of water, half an hour before meals. For the winter, motherwort is prepared by mixing 2 parts of fresh juice with 3 parts of alcohol. Take 3 times a day, 25-30 drops in water.

To prepare an infusion of motherwort herb ( Infusum herbae Leonuri ), 15 g (4 tablespoons) of the raw material is placed in an enamel bowl, poured with 200 ml (1 glass) of hot boiled water, covered with a lid and heated in boiling water in a water bath with frequent stirring for 15 minutes, cool for 45 minutes at room temperature, filter, and squeeze out the remaining raw material. The volume of the resulting infusion is added with boiled water to 200 ml. Take 1/3 cup 2 times a day 1 hour before meals. The prepared infusion is stored in a cool place for no more than 2 days.

Both the juice from the fresh plant and the infusion from the dried plant are taken for weakened heart activity, cardiac neurosis, weak pulse, and shortness of breath. It is also used for gastrointestinal diseases. Motherwort is also used for various nervous shocks, fears, stress, etc. as a remedy that calms the nervous system, which is not contraindicated even for pregnant women.

For high blood pressure, it is used in a mixture in equal parts with marsh grass, hawthorn flowers and mistletoe leaves, 40 g per 1 liter of boiling water.

Motherwort is included in a number of medicinal preparations.

Contraindications

Even with a large number of medicinal properties, the plant has a number of important contraindications. It cannot be used in the following cases:

• period of lactation or pregnancy;
• bradycardia;
• hypersensitivity to the plant;
• age up to 12 years;
• hypotension.

Experts disagree on the use of the plant in children. Some doctors recommend baths with this herb already in the first year of life for babies if they have colic, poor sleep, regurgitation or constant restlessness. Children over 3 years old are given motherwort in the form of tea for hyperactivity or indigestion. People whose work involves increased concentration are not recommended to use motherwort. It should not be combined with alcohol or other sedatives with a sedative effect.

Motherwort grass (Leonurus) is popularly called dog grass, and can be heart-shaped or five-lobed. Medicinal, perennial, blooming all summer plant.

Grows along roadsides, near houses, in ditches, near rivers and streams, up to 220 cm high, unpretentious to weather conditions. Propagated by seeds, the germination of which persists for 10 years.

Leaves and roots are harvested during flowering or budding. In its properties, motherwort is very similar to valerian and can replace it.

Let's get acquainted with the uses and properties of motherwort herb today.

Leonurus liquid extract (Extractum Leonuri fluidum) is a liquid with the color of dry greenery, a bitter aftertaste, and an individual odor. During long-term treatment, it is necessary to consult a doctor and have a diagnosis done to determine whether the body is susceptible to the herb. At home, the herb is collected, dried and drunk in teas in combination with other herbs.

Motherwort is excellent for treating headaches, migraines and severe coughs.

1. Infusion of motherwort herb. Take 20 g of herb and pour 200 ml of boiling water and infuse. Drink two tablespoons 3 times a day half an hour before meals.
2. An alcoholic tincture of motherwort is made from 60% alcohol. Take 1 part of the plant to 5 parts of alcohol and infuse it for 15 days. When treating, dilute 25 drops of tincture in a glass of water before meals.
3. Tea made from motherwort leaves is available for everyone to prepare. Infuse 2-3 teaspoons of dried herbs into a mug of boiling water for 15 minutes. Drink before meals in 1–3 doses during the day.
4. Powder from the roots and leaves of motherwort is washed down with plain water. For two grams, ½ glass of liquid is enough before meals.
5. At the pharmacy you can buy motherwort in the form of tablets and drops.

Chemical composition of decoctions

The instructions for using a decoction based on motherwort state that the medicinal composition, as it is prepared, contains a rich chemical set for which the plant is valued.

The freshly prepared decoction contains:

• glycosides;
• carotene;
• tanning components;
• alkaloid leonurine and stachidrine;
• saponins;
• routine;
• essential oils;
• vitamins.

With proper drying and preparation of the decoction, these substances remain in full quantities in the medicine.