6 medicinal plants harvested in early summer: How to use them to strengthen health?

 

6 medicinal plants harvested in early summer: How to use them to strengthen health?

 

Spring and summer are the best times to harvest a variety of medicinal plants. The spring sun has charged the plants with energy, and they are saturated with substances that are necessary and valuable for the human body. A certified pharmacist of the pharmacy network "Apotheka", "Pharmacist tells more about various herbs and how to use them to strengthen health.

 

"Medicinal herbs have long been used both prophylactically and for the treatment of various diseases. Each plant can be used in different ways, such as tea, infusions, decoctions, compresses, baths, ointments or jams. After drying, the plants should be stored in paper, canvas bags or glass containers, "says the pharmacist.

 

1. Panty flowers for strengthening immunity

 

Panty flowers can be harvested at the end of April and continue to be collected throughout May. They help against colds, runny nose, cough, strengthen immunity, as well as reduce constipation and relieve kidney and urinary tract diseases.

To prepare the infusion, you need two teaspoons of flowers - they should be sprinkled with half a liter of boiling water and left to linger overnight. Use half a glass three times a day. Such an infusion is a good remedy for respiratory problems, is diuretic and provides a calming effect in children. In turn, the decoction promotes bowel movements and relieves gout attacks. To prepare it, eight teaspoons of flowers should be sprinkled with two glasses of cold water, then boil. The decoction should be drunk during the day. Tea can also be made from flowers - it is not only tasty, but also a great source of vitamins, which can be used for a long time and will not cause any side effects. To prepare, it is necessary to water the flowers with boiling water and allow to infuse for 10 minutes. Also, you can make a salad from the first leaves of cocks, because they contain a lot of vitamin C.

 

2. Colostrum flowers for respiratory diseases

 

Colostrum flowers are used to prevent respiratory diseases because they disinfect, remove inflammation and help with expectoration. In turn, in case of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, they act as an astringent. Colostrum flowers should be able to be harvested at the end of April, in May, when they are in full bloom - collect the cups themselves, without stalks. The leaves are harvested later - in June, July.

 

The decoction is used in case of gastrointestinal problems. To prepare it requires four to six teaspoons of flowers, which are sprinkled with one liter of boiling water. In turn, the infusion will help in case of cough, hoarseness, bronchitis or bronchial asthma - four teaspoons of the flower should be sprinkled with a glass of boiling water and left to stand overnight. Use about a quarter of a glass a day.

 

3. Lilac - calms the mind

Lilac flowers are harvested during flowering, picked with small leaves, where they connect to the woody stem. The leaves, bark and buds are harvested at another time. It is important that the lilacs that are harvested are not grafted! Lilac has antibacterial properties, as well as a calming effect on the human psyche.

 

Depending on the proportions of flowers and water, infusions are used for different problems.

 

• For wound and abrasion care - pour a glass of flower with half a liter of water and leave to linger overnight. Used externally for wound healing;

• In the case of radiculitis (damage to the nerve roots), rheumatism and polyarthritis - one tablespoon of the flower is poured with 250 milliliters of water and left for one hour;

• For diarrhea - pour one tablespoon of the flower with a glass of boiling water, leave for an hour and then drain. Take one tablespoon three to four times a day.

 

4. Patches for menstrual disorders

Raspodiņi are also called women's tea because they stabilize the menstrual cycle very well and prevent various inflammatory processes. It is best to collect flowers, but if you are late, you can also collect leaves.

 

To prepare the infusion, one tablespoon of the flower should be sprinkled with a glass of boiling water and allow to infuse well. The glass should be drunk during the day, divided into three to four portions. This drink is recommended to use in case of severe menstrual pain - drink three to four days before the start of menstruation, then they will be calmer and less painful.

 

5. Birch leaves to improve metabolism

Birch leaves should be collected during flowering and picked from the lower branches. Used for kidney diseases, gallstones, joint pain, as well as they calm the nervous system, improve metabolism, normalize hormone levels in menopausal women, have a strong antiseptic and anti fungal effect.

 

To improve kidney function and tone the body, grind 100 grams of leaves, pour two glasses of warm water, stand for six hours and then strain. Take half a glass three times a day before meals. In turn, to relieve the symptoms of gallstone disease and avoid the formation of new stones, one tablespoon of dry birch leaves should be sprinkled with a glass of boiling water and boiled for 20 minutes, leave to infuse for three hours. This infusion should be used for a long time - half a glass in the morning and evening, before eating. Joint pain can be reduced with a chopped birch leaf compress - it should be kept for two to three hours and secured with a cloth bandage. Use for seven to 10 consecutive days.

 

6. Anti-inflammatory action of oak bark

Oak bark is harvested from April to June - from young trees (not older than 10 years) or the thickest branches of older trees. Oak bark contains a lot of tannins, so it has an astringent, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effect. Can be used for diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding. On the other hand, it can be used externally to treat the skin and mucous membranes - if your feet sweat a lot, you can make baths.

 

Oak bark tea detoxifies and tightens the intestinal tract if there is diarrhea, but it should not be used for a long time! To prepare - pour one teaspoon of peel with boiling water and cook for five minutes. Then allow to infuse for 15 minutes and then drain. Drink a third of a glass every three to four hours. If there is a sore throat or gums, one tablespoon of bark should be sprinkled with a glass of water and boiled for 10 minutes. Then let stand for 15 to 20 minutes and rinse several times a day.