Properties and applications of white cinquefoil.
Every traditional healer is familiar with useful qualities and the properties of a variety of plants. Among these plants, a special place is occupied by the white cinquefoil, which is able to cope with many diseases. Let's find out in more detail exactly what properties the plant has, and also find out how to use it.
Potentilla root: useful and medicinal properties, indications and contraindications for use for women and men
Healers have been using white cinquefoil for many years. They first noticed it around the 18th century, when they discovered that this plant heals skin wounds. Several years later, healers were able to discover the positive qualities of the leaves, flowers and roots of this plant.
In nature, white cinquefoil is not common. It is often found near strawberries that grow at the edge of the forest. Accordingly, many people in the fall grow grass in their garden using cuttings.
More recently, scientists have shown that white cinquefoil has a positive and medicinal properties on thyroid gland... Today, weed is actively used in order to cure the most various diseases endocrine gland. All parts of the plant have medicinal qualities, but despite this, it is precisely root.
Potentilla brings an ideal effect during the treatment of liver diseases, including hepatitis. Also, the plant can be used to treat:
- digestive tract
- heart disease
- vascular diseases
- metabolic disorders
Cinquefoil also contains a huge amount of trace elements and vitamins, thanks to which the balance of hormones in the human body is normalized. And the medicines made from the flower stimulate the central nervous system and normalize the hormonal background of the body. In a person who undergoes a full course of treatment with this plant, the kidneys and liver function are getting better.
Despite the fact that white cinquefoil has such big amount positive qualities, the plant also has some contraindications. Cinquefoil is not recommended for use:
- With low pressure (hypotension), as the flower lowers it.
- With ischemic heart disease.
- With plant intolerance and allergic reaction to it.
- With hypothyroidism.
- Doctors advise against using Potentilla during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Potentilla tincture - indications and instructions for use in hyperthyroidism, in gynecology
Potentilla tincture contains a large number of iodine, therefore, it is used during the treatment of hyperthyroidism and gynecological diseases.
Those people who will regularly take the tincture can avoid surgery. Improvement appears after several tricks: the thyroid gland nodes dissolve, the gland itself becomes smaller, the functions in it are normalized.
For hyperthyroidism, a tincture containing 10% alcohol is suitable. The course of treatment is one month, between which there should be a week break. On initial stage you need to go through three courses, with complications - one year. The amount of tincture depends on the weight of the person:
- A person weighing more than 70 kg should take 25 drops. more than normal.
- A person whose mass is more than 90 kg should take 30 drops. more than normal.
Tincture of white cinquefoil brings positive effect with cysts and fibroids. In addition, it is recommended to use it to normalize the menstrual cycle. If you regularly take the tincture, you can also improve the hormonal background, eliminate almost all problems and diseases that are associated with gynecology.
Dosage of vodka tincture this: 30 drops. for 1 tbsp. water. And the tincture that miscible with water, should be taken as follows: 2 tablespoons 2 times a day.
Prescription for the treatment of the thyroid gland with cinquefoil for hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, autoimmune thyroiditis
If you cannot find good tincture, then prepare the remedy yourself. For this you need to take:
- Vodka - 0.5 l
- Potentilla root - 50 g
- Rinse the root well, peel and chop.
- Pour 250 ml of vodka into the root and leave for about a couple of weeks in a dark place out of the reach of children.
- Then strain the tincture and fill the cake with 250 ml of vodka again and leave for a couple of weeks.
- Strain and combine with the first infusion.
- Before you take, mix the resulting product with 20 drops. water.
White cinquefoil application in folk medicine: recipes
V folk medicine all parts of the plant are applied. If you have such a plant in your garden, then collect flowers and leaves all year round, and dig up the roots in the fall or spring.
To dry the resulting raw material, lay it on a cloth and leave it for a while until it dries well. Never dry the plant in open sunlight - you will spoil the raw material.
- To prepare the first remedy, take 1.5 tablespoons of white cinquefoil root. Add 1.5 tablespoons of dried leaves to it. Pour 200 ml of boiling water over the composition and leave to infuse for about 7 hours.
- If you want to get a quality product, then insist it in a thermos. As soon as the right time has passed, strain the composition and take it before meals for 2 or 3 tablespoons.
- To prepare the second remedy, take 2 tablespoons of Potentilla leaves and 2 tablespoons of flowers. Pour boiling water over them and leave for 8 hours in a thermos. After that, strain the product and you can take: 0.5 tbsp. every time before meals.
Also white cinquefoil can be used for outdoor purposes. Prepare a remedy that will help you eliminate many skin disorders, for example, a bruise, a boil, eczema, and a purulent wound. For cooking, take the following components:
- Chopped plant root - 20 g
- Water - 1 tbsp
Cover the root with water and cook for 15 minutes. Treat the affected area with the resulting product.
You can make an infusion of milk and Potentilla:
- Take 100 g of plant stems and pour 200 g of milk over them.
- Boil the composition for 5 minutes.
- Set aside in a dark place to infuse the product.
- After that, strain the composition and take 3 tablespoons before meals.
This remedy is excellent for bronchitis, kidney and leg diseases.
How to brew and how much to drink tea and broth from Potentilla white?
If you want the cinquefoil to reveal its own taste and smell, then brew the plant, adhering to the following rules:
- Start by placing 2 tablespoons of dry raw materials in a heated teapot. Pour boiling water over and drain immediately. Thanks to this procedure, the brew will "wake up" completely.
- Place the tea leaves in a small enamel bowl. Pour boiling water into it and boil the composition for 15 minutes. in a water bath.
- Wait a little for the tea to cool, strain it and you can drink it.
Prepare tea according to this recipe:
- Take 1 tablespoon of crushed Potentilla root.
- Pour boiling water over the dry product (400 ml).
- Let the tea infuse overnight.
- Strain the tea.
- Divide it into 3 parts.
- Drink in 20 minutes. before meals.
How to drink white cinquefoil with nodular goiter?
In the initial stage, the disease does not manifest itself. A person begins to actively lose weight and sweat, his sleep is disturbed, and strong tearfulness appears. One of the remedies that fights nodular goiter is white cinquefoil.
You can brew Potentilla as follows:
- Pour 10 g of chopped root and leaves with 1 tbsp. boiling water.
- Insist for about 7 hours.
- Drink the resulting product 3 times a day for 25 minutes. before meals from 30 to 50 drops. at once.
- In this case, the dosage of the resulting medication should be 1 tbsp.
Treatment of uterine fibroids and endometriosis with white cinquefoil
Since gynecological diseases can cause a huge number of consequences, be sure to consult with your doctor before using.
White cinquefoil has a strengthening effect, improves blood circulation and normalizes hormones. To prepare a remedy for fibroids and endometriosis, take the following components:
- Chopped white cinquefoil root - 1 tbsp. l
- Boiling water - 1 l
Put the cinquefoil into the prepared container, add water to it and put it in a water bath. Warm up the composition for 15 minutes, and then set it aside until it cools completely. Take the resulting product 3 times a day, 125 ml.
White cinquefoil to improve potency: a recipe
Many men know the root of Potentilla. This herb improves blood circulation and potency. Also, a remedy made from Potentilla has positive influence on nervous system, relieves stress during stress, negatively affecting masculine strength and helps with prostatitis.
It is quite easy to prepare the product. To do this, you need to take the following components:
- Chopped Potentilla root - 1 tsp
- Boiling water - 1 tbsp
Fill the root hot water and boil for a couple of minutes. After that, the product is infused for about 30 minutes and filtered. Drink 2 cups every day.
White cinquefoil for the treatment of mastopathy
Many people know cinquefoil as a "five-finger". It is used not only to treat mastopathy, but also breast cysts, and many other diseases.
Also in Soviet times Potentilla was able to arouse interest medical institutions... It began to be added to a variety of teas, infusions and decoctions, which help to cure mastopathy.
Cinquefoil is used for mastopathy as the main remedy and as a therapeutic agent. Its effect is quite high - it completely eliminates the disease. It is recommended to apply the treatment of tincture of white cinquefoil together with toadflax ointment.
Can white cinquefoil be used for weight loss?
Nowadays, many people are trying to lose those extra pounds. Accordingly, the use of white cinquefoil for prophylaxis is certainly possible.
The resulting product speeds up metabolic processes in the body and metabolism. But it can be used in combination with physical training and a special diet.
Potentilla root - vodka tincture: recipe and application
If you are interested in how to prepare an ideal remedy that helps against many diseases, then prepare this infusion:
- Finely chop 10 g of white cinquefoil rhizome.
- Pour it with 100 ml of 40% vodka.
- Insist the remedy for about 3 weeks in a place where no light falls.
- Drink the resulting product 3 times a day for 25 minutes. before meals from 30 to 50 drops. at once.
- The treatment course will continue until you drink 300 ml of the finished product.
Cedar gum with white cinquefoil: recipe
Cedar resin is a unique component that has the following qualities:
- intensively heals wounds
- kills germs and fungi
- relieves inflammation
If you combine this remedy with white cinquefoil, the effect will be even stronger. The product, which is sold in pharmacies, contains 60% cedar nut oil, 30% cedar resin, 10% white cinquefoil.
Use this remedy as follows:
- Drink 5 drops in the morning.
- In the evening, drink 15 minutes in advance. before meals, too, 5 drops.
- Increase the dose by 5 drops every day.
- Bring up the reception to 1-2 tsp in the morning, 1 tsp in the evening.
- Drink this remedy for 2 months.
Red brush and white cinquefoil - combined use: recipe
White cinquefoil, as mentioned above, has huge amount positive properties. With diseases of the thyroid gland, there is simple recipes, which are described above, but folk connoisseurs recommend combining Potentilla with other components.
- If you want to completely get rid of the disease, mix the following components: white cinquefoil (200 g), borax uterus (100 g) and a red brush (100 g).
- If you have a severe stage of the disease, then mix these components: a red brush (100 g), borax uterus (100 g), white cinquefoil (400 g).
Is it possible to white cinquefoil during pregnancy?
Tachycardia, arrhythmia, hyperthyroidism is it possible to take white cinquefoil?
Research by scientists has proven that the use of white cinquefoil has practically no contraindications. It is recommended to take this remedy for arrhythmias and hyperthyroidism.
As for tachycardia, there is a small nuance: people who have clearly expressed tachycardia need to reduce the dose of the drug to a minimum. After that, the effect of the treatment will not diminish, it will just come later.
How to use Potentilla white preparations - ointment, oil, cream?
In addition to tincture and decoction, from white cinquefoil, you can also prepare ointment, oil, cream, mask and other useful cosmetic and medicinal products.
Butter:
- Take 5 g of crushed Potentilla root.
- Pour in 200 g of melted butter.
- Boil the product over low heat for 7 minutes.
- Rub the affected areas with this ointment.
Ointment:
- Take 50 g of white cinquefoil and 50 g of honey.
- Mix the ingredients well.
- This ointment helps to cure hemorrhoids.
Cream:
- Place 1 tablespoon of chopped Potentilla root in a container.
- Add 2/3 tbsp to it. fat and 2 tablespoons of wax.
- Boil the resulting composition for 5 minutes. and leave for 2 tsp.
Mask:
- Mix the broth made from Potentilla with potato starch and a little olive oil.
- The mask perfectly tightens the skin and gives it an even color.
White cinquefoil with menstruation
In gynecology, as a rule, a decoction made from seeds or the root system of a plant is used. The resulting product eliminates or reduces pain during menstruation. To prepare the composition, take:
- White Potentilla seeds, or crushed plant root - 1 tbsp
- Water - 1 tbsp
Fill the component with water. Boil and simmer for at least 5 minutes. Take the broth for ½ tbsp. sutra and before bedtime.
What will happen if white cinquefoil is washed down with milk?
Drink the tincture with milk or add the product to milk in the following proportion: 30 drops. tinctures for ½ tbsp. milk.
White cinquefoil: reviews
Olga, 32 years old:
“After I started taking alcohol tincture from Potentilla, I noticed the following: my hair became stronger, stopped falling out, the pain in my throat disappeared. Also, my stomach began to hurt less often during menstruation.
Marina 28 years old:
“After taking a decoction of Potentilla, my condition improved significantly. An excellent tool. "
Inna, 35 years old:
“White cinquefoil helped me in my problem. There were constant problems with the cycle, but now my body works like a clock. "
Victoria, 25 years old:
“I drink Potentilla and go in for sports - the figure is just a fairy tale. Cinquefoil helped me lose those extra pounds. Nowhere without her. "
Video: White cinquefoil: properties and application
Erect cinquefoil is a plant that was used for treatment in medieval Europe. In ancient times, it was used for jaundice, digestive disorders, it was used to treat wounds and burns. Then it was the most effective potion for dysentery. It is no coincidence that in translation from Latin the name of the herb means "strong against dysentery." Before opening medicinal properties Erect cinquefoil was used to extract black and red paint. Today, the rhizome of this plant is used not only in medicine, but also in the canning, alcoholic beverage industry.
Features of Potentilla erect
What does the erect cinquefoil look like, or galangal? How to harvest its rhizome? For what diseases is it recommended to be used? Does the herb have contraindications?
Area
Galangal herb is a Eurasian plant species. It is widely distributed throughout Europe, but it can also be found in the Caucasus and Asia. In Russia, it grows throughout the European part. There is especially a lot of grass in Polesie; it can also be harvested in the Urals and Siberia before Altai Territory... Kalgan takes root both on sandy and swampy soils. To grow, it needs a lot of light and heat, so you should look for grass in open spaces - on pastures, slopes, meadows, pastures, clearings, thinned forests, glades.
Botanical characteristic
Galangal plant - perennial grass height from 15 to 50 cm. What are its botanical features?
The grass blooms from May to September, depending on the climatic zone.
Collecting herbs
How to properly collect and prepare raw materials in order to preserve their healing properties?
- Blank. The rhizome is harvested either in late autumn, or in early spring until the first leaves appear on the stems. The rhizome is dug up, washed with running water, freed from thin roots.
- Drying. Can be dried in natural conditions(on dry, ventilated, warm attics), laying out raw materials thin layer... Drying the rhizome is recommended quickly. If there are no conditions, it can be dried in an electric dryer at a temperature not exceeding 60 ° C.
- Storage . Raw materials are packed in paper or linen bags, protected from light and moisture. The shelf life is up to 6 years.
Healing action
The chemical composition of the rhizome:
- tannins;
- glycosides (especially a lot of tormentillin);
- essential oil;
- organic acids;
- gum;
- bioflavonoids;
- resin;
- wax;
- minerals;
- Sahara.
Healing properties of galangal root:
- anti-inflammatory;
- choleretic;
- astringent;
- expectorant;
- calming;
- wound healing;
- bactericidal;
- hemostatic.
For what diseases is it useful to take
What are the indications for the use of galangal in scientific medicine? Under what diagnoses is it included in complex therapy?
- Endocrinology. The herb improves metabolism, reduces cholesterol levels, stimulates the thyroid gland, so it can be prescribed for endocrine disorders.
- Gastroenterology... Thanks to astringent properties galangal is the first remedy for diarrhea of various etiologies. Relieves inflammation in colitis, enterocolitis, hemorrhoids, dysentery, gastritis, stomach ulcer. In diseases of the liver and gallbladder, it is prescribed as a choleretic agent. It is also useful to drink it with stomach, intestinal colic and spasms, flatulence. Stops gastric, intestinal bleeding.
- Otolaryngology and Dentistry... Applied externally for rinsing and applications. Well relieves inflammation of the throat, gums, pharynx, oral mucosa, heals wounds with stomatitis.
- Gynecology. Due to the hemostatic properties, it is used to treat uterine bleeding with hormonal imbalance, and the herb is also used for inflammation of the vaginal mucosa.
- Dermatology. The widespread use of galangal root in the treatment of burns, frostbite, cracks, wounds, eczema is explained by its wound healing, analgesic, bactericidal effect.
- Diseases of the joints and muscles... Applied externally in the form of powder and alcohol tincture for rubbing with rheumatism, gout, arthritis.
- Respiratory diseases... It is taken orally when coughing during colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, removes excess phlegm.
- For potency. Kalgan root - "male herb". Many men have heard about the famous galangal tincture. It improves blood circulation, increases potency. In addition, the remedy has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, helps to relieve stress in stressful situations that negatively affect male potency. It is also useful to drink it for prostatitis.
Are there any contraindications for galangal? This is an individual intolerance, an allergy to grass, a tendency to chronic constipation. Also root decoctions should be used with caution when high blood pressure... During pregnancy, during lactation and in childhood, a doctor's consultation is required before taking. Possible side effects in the form of vomiting and pain in the acorn in case of overdose. They are given by a high content of tannins.
The use and preparation of galangal at home
What is the use of erect cinquefoil in folk medicine? What medicines can be prepared from her rhizome?
Decoction
The use of a decoction of Potentilla erect:
- externally: for rinsing, irrigating the throat and mouth, douching in gynecology, for lotions for weeping wounds, burns, cracks, eczema, frostbite, bedsores;
- inside: for coughing, inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, bloating and other digestive disorders, to stop bleeding.
Preparation
- Take 1 tsp. raw materials.
- Pour a glass of boiling water over.
- Boil for 1 minute.
- Insist 30 minutes.
- Strain.
This broth can be drunk like tea - 2 cups a day. For external use, you can prepare a concentrated broth - 2 tbsp. l. raw materials in a glass of water. Also, for rinsing, it is recommended to prepare a bactericidal broth from galangal, chamomile and sage in equal proportions. When swollen, cumin (1: 1) is added to the broth, for inflammation of the stomach - mint (1: 1), for adenoma - nettle and licorice root (1: 1: 1).
Preparation of a decoction in milk
- Take 1 dessert spoon of crushed raw materials.
- Pour in a glass of milk.
- Bring to a boil.
- Insist 30 minutes.
- Strain.
There are many positive reviews about this medicine. This broth is useful for coughs, liver diseases, stomach, intestinal inflammation. You can drink it in 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day before meals.
Tincture
Application of galangal tincture on vodka:
- for men: inflammation of the prostate gland, to increase potency;
- for women: for bleeding, inflammation of the female genital organs;
- diseases of the digestive tract: diarrhea, bloating, inflammation of the stomach, liver, intestines;
- nervous system: with neuroses, to relieve stress;
- outwardly: diluted - when treating wounds, for gargling and oral cavity, rubbing for joint pain.
Preparation
- Take 1 part shredded raw material.
- Fill with 5 parts alcohol (40%).
- Insist 2 weeks at room temperature.
- Strain.
A single dose is 40-50 drops. Can be taken 2-3 times a day for severe diarrhea. But if within a few days the diarrhea does not go away while taking the medicine, you need to urgently consult a doctor.
Cooking tincture on moonshine
- Take 100 g of crushed root.
- Pour in a liter of moonshine (or 70% alcohol).
- Insist 3 weeks in a dark place.
- Strain.
This tincture is popularly called "kalganovka". It is taken for gastrointestinal diseases. "Kalganovka" is famous for its medicinal properties useful for men. They drink it to increase potency according to the following scheme: they take it for a month, then take a break for 10 days, after which the course is repeated 2 more times with a break. What is the correct way to drink this medicine?
- The first reception after 17.00 - 1 tsp.
- The second - at 19.00 - the same dosage.
- The third - at 21.00 - the same dosage.
Evening medication intake is associated with biorhythms of male sexual activity.
Ointment
It is prepared on the basis of powder and pork, goose fat, glycerin or butter... Well softens rough, chapped skin, heals cracks on the lips. She treats burns, frostbite, bedsores, weeping eczema.
Ointment recipe
- Take 1 tbsp. l. powder.
- Add 2/3 cup fat.
- Put 2 tbsp. l. beeswax.
- Boil for 5 minutes.
- Insist 2 hours.
The ointment is filtered, usually applied at night in the form of a compress.
Powder
They are sprinkled with burns, weeping eczema, ulcers, cracks, non-healing wounds. It is also recommended to use it as a tooth powder for unpleasant odor from the mouth, gum disease. Inside, the powder can be taken with heavy menstruation and diarrhea in the following dosage: ½ teaspoon 3 to 5 times a day. Diluted with water or red wine.
More about use in women
For women, galangal is useful, as mentioned above, with uterine bleeding. They often occur against a background of hormonal disruption. Also, the root in the form of decoctions and tinctures is taken orally with colpitis caused by Trichomonas. Douching with decoctions is also carried out with this diagnosis. The medicine has antimicrobial properties. The herbalists describe recipes for galangal for infertility. The root is drunk for 2-3 months to normalize the menstrual cycle and ovulation.
It is important to know that self-medication in gynecology can lead to the development of chronic inflammatory diseases of the female genital area, complications, including infertility. Gynecologists urge women to pass gynecological examinations and not to prescribe treatment "via the Internet".
The main medicinal properties of galangal are astringent, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, bactericidal, wound healing. Potentilla root is the first remedy for diarrhea and other digestive disorders. It is also an effective external disinfectant in dentistry, otolaryngology, dermatology.
Instructions for use:
Cinquefoil is a phytopreparation with anti-inflammatory, tonic, antimicrobial and hemostatic action, widely used in traditional and folk medicine.
pharmachologic effect
Cinquefoil is one of the largest in terms of the number of plant genera (family Pink).
Basically, the genus consists of perennial plants, but there are annuals, biennials and dwarf shrubs. The genus got its name from the Latin word potents, which means strong or powerful, since the healing properties of many members of the genus have long been used in medicine.
The most common and well-known are White Cinquefoil, Goose Cinquefoil, Shrub Cinquefoil and Erect Cinquefoil.
White cinquefoil is a perennial herb with a thick scaly rhizome and thin short stems. It grows mainly in Europe, preferring light woods, meadows and grassy slopes. White cinquefoil has been used in folk medicine since the 18th century for the treatment of the thyroid gland, dysentery, liver diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and the cardiovascular system. Topically used to treat carbuncles, boils, abscesses, abscesses, using the antiseptic and wound-healing properties of the plant.
Goose cinquefoil is a perennial low herb. Other names - Goose foot, Caterpillar or convulsive grass.
The rhizome of Cinquefoil goose is low-branched, thick, scaly, with a high content of protein and starch.
It is used as a medicinal plant, usually using leaves that contain organic acids, tannins, flavonoids and fatty oil. A decoction and infusion of Cinquefoil goose has a hemostatic, anticonvulsant, astringent, antiseptic and diuretic effect. Cinquefoil is used for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the mouth and throat, as well as for skin lesions - cuts, burns and various inflammations. It is part of the homeopathic remedy Potentilla anserina.
Shrub cinquefoil is a highly branched shrub. Other names - Kuril tea or Shrub Pentafolum. Shrub cinquefoil grows mainly in mountainous areas on moist, drained soils. It is widely used in Mongolian and Indo-Tibetan medicine as a decoction for gastrointestinal diseases. Due to the large number of biologically active compounds, cinquefoil is used as an anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and soothing agent.
Erect cinquefoil - perennial with low erect stems. Another name is Kalgan wild or Kalgan-grass.
Cinquefoil rhizome and root - woody, cylindrical, unevenly thickened, short and contains a large number of biologically active compounds: tannins, flavonoids, essential oil, tormentillin glycoside, red pigment flobafen, tormentol ether, quinic and ellagic acids, flobaphenes, gum, wax, resins, starch and sugars. Cinquefoil is used as a spice, as a raw material for making paint and as a hemostatic, astringent, tonic, anti-burn, bactericidal and anti-inflammatory agent in traditional and folk medicine.
Also, the cinquefoil root reduces capillary permeability, has a vasoconstrictor effect and protects tissue from bacterial, chemical and mechanical influences.
Release form
Cinquefoil is produced in the form of crushed plant materials in cardboard boxes of 50 g, 75 g, 100 g and vegetable powder in filter bags of 2.5 g.
Also, the root of Cinquefoil is part of various fees and teas.
Indications for the use of Cinquefoil
Cinquefoil is used for:
- Gastritis;
- Tonsillitis;
- Dysentery;
- Cholangitis;
- Jade;
- Colpite;
- Hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver, including ascites;
- Enterocolitis;
- Eczema;
- Bleeding gums;
- Cracked skin and burns;
- Stomatitis;
- Pharyngitis;
- Gingivitis;
- Enteritis;
- Diarrhea;
- Ulcerative colitis;
- Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum;
- Cholecystitis;
- Hemorrhoids;
- Gout and rheumatism;
- Bleeding of various etymologies;
- Vaginitis and cervical erosion;
- Atopic dermatitis and diffuse neurodermatitis.
Contraindications
Cinquefoil root is contraindicated only in case of individual plant intolerance.
Instructions for use of Cinquefoil
Cinquefoil is used both internally and externally.
Cinquefoil is used internally in the form of an infusion or decoction 3-4 times a day. A decoction or infusion is usually taken in 30 ml, tinctures - 25-30 drops. With cirrhosis of the liver, Cinquefoil is used in the form of an infusion three times a day, 40-100 ml, 2 hours before meals. The course of treatment is long, up to two months. As a prophylaxis, you can use Cinquefoil in the form of a decoction or infusion twice a year in the autumn-spring period for a month.
Outwardly, Cinquefoil is used for douching, rinsing the mouth, wet dressings, lotions and applications, using a decoction or infusion.
For the healing of burns and deep cracks Boil 1 tablespoon of crushed cinquefoil root in one glass of unsalted butter for 10-15 minutes, then filter it while still warm.
Side effects
Cinquefoil rarely causes side effects in the form of allergic reactions.
Storage conditions
Cinquefoil root can be purchased over the counter without a prescription. Shelf life is 3 years.
Hello dear friends!
For many years I have been taking tincture of Potentilla root and will always take it, my reviews are only positive.
The unique properties of the plant help to treat the thyroid gland, first of all, they have such a powerful effect on it that it allows people to live normally without surgeries and hormones.
We'll look at today:
- beneficial features and contraindications for Potentilla white
- what does white cinquefoil heal
- use for the treatment of the thyroid gland
- how to make a tincture of Potentilla root and how to take it.
Where does white cinquefoil grow
In nature, there are a lot of types of Potentilla - a perennial herbaceous plant. But only white cinquefoil useful properties, a contraindication and the use of which we will consider, has flowers white why it is called that. And also it is sometimes popularly called five-fingered for the special shape of the leaves, similar to five spread fingers.
White cinquefoil - the plant is not tall, from 10 to 25 cm. Its flowers are somewhat similar to the flowers of strawberries or wild strawberries and it blooms at the same time: in April-June.
The root of Potentilla is white, creeping, rather powerful, woody and thick, with numerous shoots.
White cinquefoil grows in European countries, from Germany on the northern border of its habitat to Italy in the south, in Belarus, in the Ukraine and in the middle European part of Russia to the Volga.
It can still sometimes be found in forests, meadows and forest edges, although this type of plant is quite rare. Therefore, white cinquefoil is not harvested on an industrial scale and it is difficult to find it in pharmacies.
Some herbalists grow Potentilla on their household plots, it is from such people that I have been acquiring it for five years.
All parts of the plant have healing properties, but in to a greater extent they predominate at the root, and in a three-year-old plant, it is at this age that a sufficient amount of albinin accumulates in the roots.
Dig the roots of Potentilla in the fall.
White cinquefoil: medicinal properties
The plant is valued primarily for the high content of iodine and the active substance albinin (a compound that exhibits thyroid-stimulating and gonadotropic activity), which is why it is so useful for the thyroid gland.
These medicinal properties of cinquefoil were used to create the now popular drug "Endonorm".
It is known that in those areas adjacent to the site of the Chernobyl tragedy, where they drank a decoction of white cinquefoil like tea, there were very few cases of goiter in comparison with other places. And this is due to the thyrotropic activity of the Potentilla roots.
In addition, the plant contains many more substances that determine the unique beneficial properties of Potentilla white:
- iodic acid anion
- tannins
- amino acids
- rare minerals: silver, copper, iron, manganese, zinc, nickel, bismuth, cobalt, aluminum, silicon. Moreover, the concentrate of silicon, aluminum, zinc and magnesium in Potentilla is several times higher than the content of these minerals in other medicinal plants
- flavonoids (regulating the elasticity of blood vessel walls, preventing atherosclerosis and neutralizing free radicals)
- glycoside (increases the strength of the heart, lowers blood pressure)
- saponins (substances similar to glycosides, they have hypocholesterolemic, cardiotonic, corticotropic, adaptogenic, neurotropic, sedative, expectorant, anti-inflammatory effects)
- phenol carboxylic acids (with diuretic and antimutagenic properties)
Due to this composition and medicinal properties, which, by the way, have not yet been fully studied, white cinquefoil is capable of:
- cleanse blood vessels and does it very carefully
- improves blood composition
- normalizes salt and mineral metabolism
- evens out the hormonal background
- reduces blood cholesterol
- lowers blood pressure
- removes radiation from the body
- replenishes iodine deficiency in the body
- treats various diseases of the thyroid gland, resolves nodes
- favorable for the work of the heart
- normalizes the menstrual cycle and ovarian function
- resolves various cysts
- prevents the formation of tumors and stops their development
- stimulates the activity of the nervous system
- increases urinary and bile flow
- strengthens nails and hair
- normalizes weight, with its help you can both lose weight and get better - whoever needs what is done
- strengthens the immune system and
- generally prolongs life.
White cinquefoil: contraindications
Let's talk right away about contraindications. There are few of them, white cinquefoil is non-toxic and suits almost everyone.
But since it is capable of lowering blood pressure, its use is not indicated for hypotension.
But this does not mean that people with normal pressure cannot accept it, no. I am one of those, in addition, I have a tendency to lower blood pressure. But I take tincture of white cinquefoil quite calmly all the time without any negative consequences... It happens, of course, that the pressure drops a little, I take measures and continue to take Potentilla. It is only important to observe the norm and take breaks between courses.
Although white cinquefoil is used for tachycardia and even for the treatment of this disease, this must be done with caution. If the condition worsens, the dosage should be reduced.
White cinquefoil: application in folk medicine
So, for what diseases is white cinquefoil used?
Reception of white cinquefoil is effective for:
- diseases of the thyroid gland
- atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke
- thrombophlebitis and varicose veins
- arrhythmias
- anemia
- liver diseases
- gastrointestinal colic
- dysentery
- stomach ulcer
- jaundice
- with menopause alongside
- a decoction or infusion of white cinquefoil (its aerial part) has been used since the 18th century for the prolapse of the uterus
- powder from dry grass and roots is sprinkled with abscesses and cuts.
The use of cinquefoil for the treatment of the thyroid gland
Already in the 17th century in Russia, white cinquefoil was used to treat the thyroid gland, and now all folk herbalists know about it and recommend it in their recipes.
Of course, after reading the information about the beneficial properties and use of Potentilla white, you do not need to self-medicate and you should definitely consult a doctor!
I just want to say that the use of Potentilla can not only be additional to that prescribed by the doctor, but also help to reduce the nodes, and in some cases avoid surgery.
An operation is always a risk. According to A.P. Evfemov, Candidate of Medical Sciences, which I read in his article on the treatment of cinquefoil, in 10% of cases thyroid surgery leads to disability, there are always high risks of damage to the parathyroid gland during it, after the operation, hypothyroidism develops and lifelong hormone therapy.
Medications prescribed by doctors to treat thyroid disorders often provide side effects on the body, in addition, many of them are contraindicated during pregnancy, diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, the presence of nodes. Iodine preparations should not be used for thyroid neoplasms, kidney diseases, allergic diseases and pregnancy.
Therefore, people often turn to traditional medicine for help. Fortunately, this folk remedy exists - this plant is white cinquefoil.
According to the results of clinical trials conducted by the Ukrainian researcher GK Smyk. in 1970, people, even taking only one white cinquefoil, showed a significant decrease in the thyroid gland, normalized blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, disappeared thyrotoxicosis and tachycardia, improved sleep and normalized weight.
The medicinal properties of Potentilla white, which we have considered above, and allow it to be successfully used to treat diseases of the thyroid gland, both increased and decreased its function, with multinodular goiter.
Just keep in mind that there are no miracles, and a high-grade goiter cannot completely dissolve when taking Potentilla, although it can significantly decrease in size, and most importantly, the hormonal background is normalized and concomitant ailments such as shortness of breath and tachycardia are removed.
In addition, there is no need to think that you can only take an infusion of Potentilla and be cured. Treatment must necessarily be comprehensive, including and, and, and the reception of others.
Cooking a decoction of white cinquefoil
In the treatment with cinquefoil, both water infusions and decoctions, and tinctures on vodka are used.
... But there are also lesser-known plants, the healing power of which is no less than their stellar green counterparts, and in some ways even surpasses them. Behind the modest name "white cinquefoil" lies a powerful remedy for the most serious ailments - thyroid diseases, hepatitis, heart disorders ... What else is this rare herb famous for?
From the Ardennes to the Volga
To those who are unfamiliar medicinal herb Potentilla, the photo will show a charming flower with a low stem, white petals, a heart and a yellow core. The carved leaves of Potentilla, divided into 5 parts, reminded our ancestors of a human palm - this is how the plant got its nicknames "five-fingered" and "five-fingered".
White cinquefoil is a pampered European beauty who meticulously chooses habitats. She does not like excessive heat and the harsh northern climate, lives in the Central and Eastern Europe, from the Ardennes to the Scandinavian forests. In the European part of our country, you can also find white plantations of five-fingered - strictly up to the middle reaches of the Volga. It is sad to admit, but the main enemy of Potentilla is civilization. Endless European forests and fields are rapidly turning into agricultural land, and today wild medicinal herbs have become a real rarity.
Treasure of Belarusian Polesye
In Europe, since the 18th century, white cinquefoil has been known - its use helped to cope with ulcers and purulent wounds, and then - with diseases of the thyroid gland. For medicinal decoctions, ointments and tinctures, Potentilla roots (sometimes seeds and flowers) are used, which are harvested in late autumn. It is by this time that the thrifty plant accumulates the most useful substances.
And how many of these same substances are in the five-finger - you can't count! , all kinds of acids with tricky names, magnesium, copper, iron, iodine and the miraculous "anion of iodic acid" ... Today, many endocrinologists advise their patients Potentilla root - contraindications (which, we note, are practically nonexistent) and unique properties it can cure such serious thyroid diseases as thyrotoxicosis and various forms goiter.
In ecologically problematic areas and huge metropolitan areas, the endocrine system first of all comes under attack - in these conditions, sometimes it is the white cinquefoil that becomes a real salvation. So, in the Belarusian Polesie, where Potentilla was grown for a long time and they drank decoctions from it instead of ordinary tea, after a terrible Chernobyl disaster there were practically no cases of endemic goiter - growth of the thyroid gland due to iodine deficiency ...
What will white cinquefoil cure from?
Finding a rare white cinquefoil in pharmacies is quite problematic - the grass is listed in the Red Data Books of Belarus and several regions of our country. It is most often sold in specialized online drug stores and chain pharmacies. If you are lucky enough to find this plant on sale, do not miss the chance, because white cinquefoil is not only strong with iodine - it is important to know the use and contraindications of five-fingered palate for a variety of ailments.
Why is white cinquefoil so necessary in your home medicine cabinet?
- Normalizes endocrine disorders, restores a full-fledged metabolism.
- For women, Potentilla is a real lifesaver: it improves hormonal levels and relieves pain during menstruation.
- Flavonoids and healing minerals in European herb work wonders for the heart and blood vessels: they increase the elasticity of blood vessels and dissolve small cholesterol plaques, improve blood composition and activate blood flow. As a result, the heart works faster and without interruption.
- White cinquefoil is a good diuretic, and the herb does not irritate the kidneys and has no side effects.
- It works well in complex therapy for liver cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis.
- Improves digestion, stimulates the intestines for chronic constipation, helps heal ulcers and cope with colitis.
- An excellent antiseptic is also a white cinquefoil herb: its medicinal properties are especially manifested when applied externally. Potentilla decoction heals stomatitis, boils and abscesses, purulent wounds, dermatitis and even such an intimate problem as hemorrhoids.
Why is Potentilla dangerous?
Since the white cinquefoil is so good, it should have very serious contraindications - this logic is true for many medicinal plants, but not for the five-fingered. The only prohibition against using a European healer is hypotension.
The quinquefoil significantly lowers blood pressure, so be sure to consider this nuance before the course of treatment. And try not to drink Potentilla before a trip (if you are driving!), An exam or an important presentation - the grass slightly reduces concentration and can provoke drowsiness.
And do not forget about individual tolerance - although Potentilla is practically harmless, any course of herbal medicine should be approached as strictly as possible. Listen carefully to yourself and discontinue herbal treatments at the slightest warning signs.
The use of white cinquefoil
The outer parts of the five-fingered fingers are surprisingly rarely used in medicine: the absolute leader of medicinal charts is the root of Potentilla White! The use of roots can be very different - for example, in the form of decoctions.
Decoction
A decoction of white cinquefoil roots is a universal remedy, both for the treatment of internal sores and for external problems. The recipe is as follows: pour a glass of boiling water over a large spoon with a slide of quintuplet and boil it for 15 minutes (a low fire is needed). When the medicine has cooled down, filter it. You need to drink an hour and a half before a full breakfast-lunch-dinner on a tablespoon.
A decoction of European Potentilla is an effective and safe home remedy for angina, stomatitis. And it is also a full-fledged lip balm - if you lubricate lips cracked in the frost with liquid cinquefoil, they will heal much faster!
