Roundwood leaf: therapeutic effect, use and contraindications

The round-leaved leaflet is a perennial plant up to 40 cm tall, found in forests in the Far East, the Caucasus, Siberia and Central Asia. Its leaves are fairly large, have a rounded shape and a rich green color. Flowers small, white or pinkish color

The ground parts of the plant are widely used for the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system in men and women, the organs of the digestive tract, the musculoskeletal system. The folk remedies prepared from them can be applied externally or inward. Before using folk recipes on the basis of this plant, it is necessary to study the medicinal properties and contraindications of wintergreen and consult with a doctor about the possibility and expediency of its application in each specific case.

The healing properties of

Grushanka refers to medicinal herbs, since it contains many substances with biological activity that have a positive effect in the treatment of many human diseases. Among them are tannins, iridoids, triterpenoids, ascorbic acid, trace elements( Mg, Zn, Cu, Ba, etc.), essential oils, resins, gums, glycosides( erycoline), naphthoquinones( chimaphylin), phenols, etc.

The basis of wintergreen found application in folk medicine, which is due to a wide range of their effects on the human body. They have the following medicinal properties:

• show antiseptic and bactericidal action;
• stops bleeding and promotes wound healing;
• have an astringent effect;
• relax the nervous system;
• relieve fever and spasm;
  
  
  
• suppress the development of inflammatory processes;
• have a diuretic effect and reduce swelling;
• strengthens the immune system and stimulates metabolic processes.

Important: Before using the drugs from the winter carotid for the treatment of any diseases, a doctor's consultation is necessary!

Grassroot leaf( photo of plant leaf)

Application in folk medicine

Grasshopper is a very effective agent for treating many diseases. Most widely it is used for inflammatory processes in the organs of the sexual and urinary systems, the digestive tract, in the joints and spine. As an external remedy, the plant is used for damage to the skin of various types, diseases of the throat and oral cavity. Essence of fresh leaves of wintergreen is a part of some homeopathic preparations. Tea from the herb of the plant has a strengthening and toning effect, normalizes sleep, facilitates the state in case of physical overwork. This is especially effective in nocturnal enuresis in children.

Leaves, stems and flowers of wintergreen for use in medicinal purposes are harvested during the flowering period. The collected raw materials are laid out in one layer on fabric or paper and dried in a well-ventilated room in the absence of direct sun rays. It is based on the preparation of infusions, decoctions and alcohol tinctures, which are consumed in the indicated amount inward before meals three times a day or externally.

Dried leaves of wintergreen

Treatment of gynecological diseases

Thanks to its anti-inflammatory effect, Grushanka is very effective in many diseases of the female reproductive system. In many cases, it is used even for the treatment of infertility, which can result from chronic inflammatory processes. A round-leaved leaf for use in gynecology can be prescribed with the following problems:

• obstruction of the fallopian tubes;
• adnexitis;
  
• Colpitis;
• thrush;
• gonorrhea;
• omission of the uterus;
• endometriosis;
• leukorrhea;
• disorders of the menstrual cycle;
• postpartum hemorrhage.

For the treatment of gynecological diseases, prepare a decoction, infusion on water or alcohol tincture of the herb of wintergreen. To get the present to 2 tsp.flowers and leaves add 200 ml of boiling water and insist for 2 hours, after which the mixture is filtered and drunk at 30 ml. The remedy is also effective in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism.

Recommendation: To reduce pain and itching with inflammation of the genitals, women can use a diluted aqueous infusion of herb of wintergreen for syringing.

Patients who have problems with conceiving a child are interested in the question of whether a wintergreen will help with infertility and how to take it. With female infertility, decoction and alcohol tincture of grass are effective. However, they need to be taken only after establishing the cause of problems with conception. Treatment lasts on average from 3 to 6 months.

For preparation of national recipes, you can use the drug from the pharmacy

. Decoction is obtained by standing in a water bath for 45 minutes a mixture of 1 cup boiling water and 1 tbsp.l.raw materials. After that, the broth is filtered and the volume of the resulting solution is brought to 200 ml. Take 65 ml each.

Alcohol tincture is prepared as follows:

1. To 0.5 glass of fresh grass add 0.25 liters of alcohol.
2. Insist the mixture for 21 days, periodically shaking.
3. Filter the grass and take it as directed.

From dry raw tincture of wintergreen is prepared similarly at the rate of 100 ml of alcohol per 10 g of grass. Take it for 35-40 drops. Such treatment helps not only with infertility and other gynecological diseases, but also with inflammation of the kidneys, cystitis, as well as with rheumatism, arthritis and internal bleeding.

Treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma

Grushanka is applied from prostatitis in the form of water infusion, which is obtained from 1 tbsp.l.herb plants and one glass of boiling water. The mixture is infused for 4 hours, then the solution is separated from the grass and drunk to 50 ml. The course of treatment can last up to one month, depending on the severity of the disease. Also, with the prostatitis, alcoholic herbal tincture of the plant helps.

Folk remedies based on wintergreen are effective for treating problems with conception, not only from women, but also from men. Many inflammatory diseases of the reproductive system or prostatic adenoma can disrupt the functioning of the male reproductive system. Men take a wintergreen with infertility as part of herbal collection with flowers of motherwort, hawthorn, blackthorn, parsley, wintergreen, zelenchuk, goldenrod, root grass and asparagus, poplar buds, aspen leaves. All the ingredients are mixed in equal proportions, 20 g of the collected collection is poured into 0.5 l of boiling water and left for 12 hours, then filtered and 50 ml is drunk.

External application of

Outwardly the herb of the wintergreen is used to treat purulent wounds and ulcers on the skin, inflammation of the oral cavity, gums and throat. Its broth is used for washing or compresses for various skin lesions: a rash, purulent wounds and ulcers. To rinse your throat and mouth, you can use infusion on water or alcohol tincture of the plant, diluting it 5 times with water.

Folk remedies from wintergreen have been used in the complex therapy of stomatitis, periodontal disease, caries, scurvy, gingivitis. They have the following effect:

• freshens breath;
• stops the growth of pathogenic bacteria;
• promotes healing and strengthening of the gums.

Contraindications

Despite a large list of medicinal properties, there are some contraindications to the wintergreen. It is known that internal reception of folk remedies with this plant can lead to a decrease in blood pressure, so people who have low blood pressure should use them with caution.

Given the ability to stop bleeding herbs of wintergreen, the contraindication for its application is also:

• hypertension;
• increased blood clotting;
• thrombophlebitis;
• varicose veins.

In addition, it is contraindicated to use the herb of wintergreen pregnant women and people who have been identified as an individual intolerance to this plant.

Important: When using folk remedies from a winter bulb of round-faced unusual symptoms or when the condition worsens, treatment should be stopped immediately.