The cuff is a perennial herb. An ordinary cuff will decorate any garden. This plant usually grows right under everyone's feet.
The people call the cuff:
- heavenly dew;
- god dew;
- dewdrop;
- an eyelash.
Healers and magicians actively use the common cuff in their practices. The people believe that the cuff is capable of returning youth and beauty.
The cuff is represented by more than 40 plant species that differ in appearance. The cuff is a perennial plant.
What does an ordinary cuff look like?
Plant height 50 centimeters. The stems of the plant spread along the ground. The flowers of the common cuff are inconspicuous.
The plant happens:
- yellow;
- yellow-green color.
The root of this plant is horizontal. Cuff stems are erect. Leaves of a plant with veins. Each sheet resembles a patterned cuff. The plant is distinguished by small seeds. The fruit of the plant resembles a nut. The flowers of the cuff, collected in inflorescences, resemble yellow fireflies. Flowers are yellow, small.
The plant blooms in early summer and the flowering period lasts the whole summer period... In the fall, the cuff may bloom a second time.
Where does the cuff grow?
This plant is found in the CIS and throughout Europe. The cuff is especially common in Russia. Different types of cuff grow in Siberia. The cuff is actively expanding:
- in the meadows;
- in the steppe;
- near rivers and reservoirs;
- in forests;
- near abandoned houses.
This plant propagates by seeds. At the first gatherings, the plant is transplanted. When transplanting the cuff into a pot, be sure to put pebbles on the surface. The cuff is planted in the fall so that the cuff blooms in the summer. Cuff loves sunny places... In summer, the plant loves abundant watering. Too much water can cause the plant to wither and die.
Active substances of the cuff
The plant contains:
- Kakhetians;
- lipids;
- tannins;
- flavonoids;
- acids.
The cuff contains great amount useful elements:
- iron;
- manganese;
- boron;
- zinc.
Also, the plant is rich in ascorbic acid, which has positive effect on the body and to strengthen the immune system.
Blank cuff for the winter
The cuff is collected in dry weather and dried in the open air.
Homeopathic doctors use both the leaves and flowers of the cuff. Usually only flowers of the cuff are used in tea. Tinctures and decoctions are made from ordinary cuff leaves.
It is not necessary to collect the grass cuff near the road, where there is a lot of dust.
What diseases does the cuff help to cope with?
This plant is actively used by women who have problems in the gynecological field. Effectively lowering cholesterol levels, the cuff has actively proven itself.
The cuff is able to stop bleeding. For nursing mothers, an ordinary cuff is especially useful, since it has a beneficial effect on lactation.
This medicinal plant is able to cope with impaired metabolism. Intestinal diseases will also recede if the cuff is applied.
The effects of an ordinary cuff:
- expectorant;
- diuretic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- choleretic;
- antimicrobial;
- hemostatic.
This plant copes well with various fungi. For example, taking decoctions from an ordinary cuff in a couple of weeks, you can get rid of thrush.
With bronchitis and lung diseases, the cuff will become a faithful assistant. She actively fights diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
This plant was especially appreciated by people who have suffered from diabetes for many years. The cuff has helped many people recover from strokes and heart attacks. People who often drink cuff tea note that this herb helps to cope with atherosclerosis.
Properties of individual chemical elements of the cuff
Cuff phytosterols:
- help with hormonal disruptions;
- neutralize toxins;
- increase physical activity;
- increase the mental activity of the brain;
- strengthen the immune system;
- regulate mineral metabolism;
- normalize the work of the heart.
Ascorbic acid cuff:
- normalizes work nervous system;
- stimulates the endocrine glands;
- helps to absorb iron;
- helps the process of hematopoiesis;
- removes harmful compounds.
Phenylcarboxylic acids:
- eliminate inflammation;
- accelerate the excretion of bile;
- improving kidney function;
- improving liver function.
Lignin:
- removes ammonia, toxins from the body;
- fights fungi;
- is an enterosorbent.
Tannins:
- prevent negative chemical effects;
- protect against bacteria.
Flavonoids:
- strengthen the walls of blood vessels;
- neutralize free radicals.
Fatty acid:
- protect cell membranes;
- normalize metabolism.
Coumarins:
- inhibit tumor cells;
- accelerate wound healing.
Leukoanthocyanides:
- strengthen the capillaries;
- slow down the aging process;
- prevent the development of cancer.
Lipids:
- normalize the stomach;
- stimulate appetite.
Trace elements:
1. Have a beneficial effect on the synthesis of hemoglobin;
2. Increase protective forces organism;
3. Protect the thyroid gland from harmful negative factors;
4. Normalize hormones;
5. Help in the conception of a child;
6. Help in the formation of bone tissue;
7. Accelerate the growth processes of the body at a young age;
8. Are the prevention of anemia;
9. Relieve inflammation;
10. Participate in DNA synthesis.
Who is the use of the cuff indicated for?
The cuff is useful for both men and women. This herb is especially indicated for those who suffer from impotence. Also, cuff-based teas are recommended for diabetics and nursing mothers.
Where can I get a cuff?
The cuff is not uncommon in the pharmacy. It can be purchased as a mono medicine or as part of a collection of other herbs. The cuff can be found among abandoned houses, cemeteries, and glades. The cuff herb is especially prized by herbalists, healers and homeopathic doctors.
Using the cuff at home
Common cuff tea
The cuff is poured with boiling water, and when such tea cools down a little, they drink it for gum disease.
Cuff juice
The cuff is crushed and the juice is squeezed out. This juice is very useful for lubricating the face as this herb helps to tighten wrinkles and tone the skin.
Lotions from the cuff
Chopped cuff (2: 1) is mixed with warm water and applied to the wounds. The cuff stops the blood quickly.
Cuff decoction
Having boiled a cuff with water (2: 1) on a fire for 5 minutes, you can use it several times a day before meals. Such a decoction is able to improve appetite and cope with thinness.
Cuff ointment
The crushed cuff is mixed with wax and honey (1: 1: 2) and stored in the refrigerator. The cuff will help to cope with rheumatism if this ointment is rubbed overnight and covered with a gauze bandage.
Tinctures
First, the broth is cooked from the cuff (1: 1) over low heat for 10 minutes. Then the broth is filtered and stored in a dark, cool place for 20 days. After this period, 200 grams of vodka is added to the tincture and 2 tablespoons are consumed before meals. It should be noted that alcohol tinctures cannot be consumed on weekdays and before driving a car.
Such tinctures from the cuff will help with heavy periods. Also, tinctures are used for sore throat and runny nose.
Compresses
Cuff compresses (water + chopped grass in a 1: 2 ratio) will help relieve the temperature.
Wine from the cuff
By adding 400 grams of crushed ordinary cuff to a liter of wine, and taking 50 grams before meals, you can perfectly strengthen your health and immunity.
Salad
Shredded cuff is a great substitute for cucumbers and herbs. This herb goes well with cottage cheese. Such a salad will help with constipation and remove excess toxins and heavy metal salts.
Pies
Chopped cuff will perfectly complement the filling for fried pies in combination with rice and eggs. In brass pies, the cuff goes well with berry and meat fillings.
Contraindications for the use of the cuff
Violation of the norms for the use of the cuff can cause diarrhea.
This plant can cause drowsiness, so you should not drink cuffed tea before driving.
If a person suffers from gastritis, then tinctures and teas with an ordinary cuff can cause complications and cause an ulcer.
An overdose of a pharmacy cuff can affect sleep and the nervous system in a negative way. Excessive drinking of cuffed tea can cause frequent urinary urge, so this should be considered when taking this herb.
Moderate use of herbs is not able to cause Negative consequences on the body.
Drink tea with an ordinary cuff and be healthy!
Ordinary cuff is also called bear's paw, female grass. It also has many other names. Its medicinal properties are well studied and are recognized not only by folk, but also by official medicine. The plant has a fairly wide area of its growth. It is found everywhere, including on the territory of our country. The only exceptions are the southernmost regions.
The herb is well known to diabetics because it can help with this disease. It is also used by persons who have a pathology of the bronchial and pulmonary apparatus. Many female diseases are treated with this herb. Despite its inconspicuous appearance, the plant has a fairly significant healing power and has long been used to treat many diseases.
But not only this property is significant for the plant. It is widely used in cooking. The cabbage soup prepared from this plant is very tasty. They also make delicious salads from it.
Chemical composition
When considering this issue, it can be noted that the cuff contains a large amount of chemical substances... In this regard, its composition is truly diverse and unique in nature. The following chemicals can be found in the bear's paw:
- A large number of tanning components. Their content depends on which part of the plant is considered when covering this issue. So, the aboveground part contains them in the amount of 3%, and the roots can already boast that they contain 8% of them.
- The plant contains a sufficient amount of bitterness.
- There are a lot of fatty acids and steroids in the cuff.
- The composition differs in the content of a certain amount of catechins and glycosides.
- There is a lot of ascorbic acid in the plant. Especially in large quantities it is contained in the leaves.
- The mineral composition of the cuff is very rich. It is present in different quantities many well-known and valuable trace elements.
- The amino acid composition of the plant is quite diverse. Among them, the most important role is given to lecithin.
The abundance and variety of chemical composition naturally affects the presence of a large amount of healing effects... They can be summarized as follows:
- The presence of steroids (phytosterols) stimulates the formation of progesterone. The regulation of metabolism is observed. The myocardium begins to work more steadily, immunity becomes stronger. The cuff is used in gynecological practice. Under the influence of steroids, the menstrual cycle normalizes. The plant treats many diseases from the female genital area. In addition, with the use of the plant, mental and physical performance increases.
- The manifestation of a powerful antioxidant effect is associated with the content of bioflavonoids. They are associated with a pronounced activity in relation to the viral flora that causes influenza-like diseases. The mechanism of action is associated with the inhibition of enzyme substances that lead to the destruction of hyaluronic acid.
- Due to the lignin content, the plant exhibits antioxidant and detoxifying properties. The body gets rid of toxins and heavy metal salts. This fully applies to some types of fungal substances.
- Under the influence of coumarins, the processes associated with wound healing are accelerated.
- Under the influence of ascorbic acid, the work of nervous structures is normalized, immunity is strengthened, the endocrine glands begin to work better. The processes associated with hematopoiesis come to a normal level.
- Under the influence of phenolcarboxylic acids, inflammatory manifestations disappear faster. This is especially pronounced in relation to the digestive system. The kidneys begin to work more actively.
- Under the influence of tannins, the permeability of the capillary wall decreases.
- The formation of cell membranes is carried out with the participation of fatty acids that make up the plant.
- The action of coumarins is also based on inhibition of the growth of cellular structures of malignant neoplasms.
- Alzheimer's disease can be prevented by leukoanthocyanidins, which are present in a plant such as the cuff. There is a normalization of metabolic processes.
- Under the influence of bitterness, bile acids and gastric juice are better produced, and this, in turn, leads to an improvement in digestion.
In what cases is the plant applied?
The variety of healing effects makes it possible to use the herb in a fairly wide range of different conditions:
- Formations with ulcerative processes in the digestive tract.
- Conditions characterized by decreased peristalsis.
- Colitis, enterocolitis of various origins.
- Conditions characterized by diarrhea, inflammatory manifestations of the liver tissue.
- Respiratory system pathology, including tuberculosis infection.
- Inflammatory changes in the organs of the urine excretion system.
- Diseases associated with metabolic disorders.
- Cardiac pathology, atherosclerotic phenomena.
- Diseases of a gynecological nature, severe menstrual bleeding.
- Varicose veins.
- Autoimmune diseases and connective tissue pathology.
- Nervous disorders, sleep disorders.
Characterization of pharmaceuticals
The plant is part of the following preparations:
- Grass. Produced by the pharmaceutical industry as a dry herbal composition. It is used to prepare infusions and decoctions, and has a wide range of applications.
- Elixir of Gynex. Has the character of a multicomponent homeopathic remedy. Treats a whole range of pathological conditions. It is also used as a means to prevent hair loss. Elixir is a fairly effective prophylactic agent for oncological diseases of the mammary glands and uterus.
- Gyneconorm. Produced in the form of plant phytocapsules. Indications for use are a disturbed menstrual cycle and pathology of the urinary excretion system.
Recipe compositions
Preparation of herbal infusion
Dry herb in the amount of one tablespoon is brewed with boiling water in the volume of one glass. The composition is infused for 4 hours. After that, it needs to be filtered. The infusion is used as a compress, lotions. Long-term non-healing ulcers are washed with it. The composition is added to the bath water. They can be used to treat the face if you have youthful acne. If the throat or sinuses are inflamed, the infusion can be used as a gargle.
It is quite suitable for the treatment of hemorrhoids. In this case, the introduction of a tampon moistened with infusion into the lumen of the anus is shown. If nasal or internal hemorrhages are disturbed, menstruation is too intense, the intake of the infusion inside is indicated. This is done before meals several times a day. The presence of anti-inflammatory properties in the plant makes it possible to use it for ulcerative processes in the digestive tract. The composition can also be used by those women who have decided to lose weight. However, in this case, the reception should be combined with dosed physical activity.
Fresh flowers for preparation of infusion
For one glass of boiling water, you need to add fresh flowers in the volume of one tablespoon. Infusion is carried out for an hour. Indications for use are various bleeding. Situations associated with heavy menstruation are not an exception.
Preparation of alcoholic tincture
Alcohol in the amount of 500 ml is mixed with dry grass in the amount of 50 g. The composition then stands in a dark place for 14 days. The tincture is indicated for oral administration. A single dosage involves the use of a tincture in the amount of one teaspoon. This is done before eating. The indication for use is the pathology of the digestive tract and urinary system.
Decoction plant
In half a liter of water, raw materials are added in the amount of three tablespoons. Boiling is carried out over low heat. The exposure is 10 minutes. Used for external use. Broth washed wounds, long-term healing of ulcers. You can use a compress with a decoction or a lotion. In this way, it is very good to eliminate the phenomena associated with cellulite. In the presence of inflammatory processes in the digestive tract, the broth is taken orally. Its one-time intake is 50 ml. With the help of a decoction, insomnia can be easily eliminated.
Broth and grape wine
This recipe composition was invented quite a long time ago and is successfully used for the therapeutic correction of various pathological conditions. Dry medicinal raw materials in the amount of 15 g are added to dry red grape wine. Grape wine taken in a volume of half a liter. On low heat, the composition should stand for 5 minutes. One or two tablespoons of the broth are taken at a time. Do this three times a day. Reception will improve the discharge of sputum, will help with tuberculosis infection. It will relieve the reception of a decoction from diarrhea and heart pains, dropsy and metabolic disorders.
Preparation of gruel for the treatment of inflammatory skin processes
The leaves of the plant are pre-crushed. Then they are folded into a bag, and it is applied to the wound surface. You can also use dry leaves, but they should first be doused with boiling water.
Steamed leaves for the treatment of dislocations
Using the leaves, you can make a delicious vitamin salad. This will require young fresh leaves of the plant. They should be placed in boiling water for a few minutes. Then they are rinsed with cold running water. The composition can be supplemented with young onions, spinach, salad. Whichever is preferred is used as a dressing.
Tea for women's health
One tablespoon of dry grass is added to water with a volume of a quarter liter. The composition should stand warm for 15 minutes. Drink half a glass of tea at a time. Do this several times a day. With the use of such a drink, a woman begins to feel much better. In addition, the menstrual cycle normalizes, the skin becomes younger. Shown a drink for women with breastfeeding because it is able to increase milk production. The drink is recommended during the period of an increase in the epidemic threshold for colds, since it helps to strengthen the immune system.
The treatment of skin manifestations requires an integrated approach. In this case, tea is taken orally, rubbing the affected skin areas with plant juice, or alcohol tincture. Treatment is complemented by taking baths with the addition of a decoction of the plant to the water.
Contraindications
To date, no contraindications to the use of the cuff in home therapy have been identified. However, when taking large doses in unlimited quantities, diarrhea may appear.
Anyone who decides to start treatment with a cuff should definitely consult a doctor. It is always necessary to remember about cases of individual intolerance.
Video: useful properties and application of the cuff
The common cuff or Alchemilla vulgaris has been known as a medicinal plant for a very long time. It’s hard to believe, but this modest weed cuff was even considered witchcraft - and all because not only sorcerers, but also alchemists collected it and used it for their own purposes.
Herb Cuff, the medicinal properties and contraindications of which are the subject of our today's conversation, is now used not only in folk, but also in official medicine. We will also talk about the use of an ordinary cuff.
Cuff - medicinal properties and contraindications to the use of the plant
Surprisingly, the chemical composition of the common cuff is still poorly understood. It is only known that the green part, flowers and fruits of this plant contain substances that in their qualities are extremely close to female sex hormones, flavonoids, anthocyanins, fatty acids, catechins, lipids. The cuff also contains vitamin C and a number of trace elements - salts of manganese, boron, iron, zinc. There are also steroids, tannins and bitter substances and some sugars. But even by this composition, one can judge the medicinal properties of the cuff for human health. And indeed it is. According to available data, the cuff has properties to stop blood and promote faster wound healing, it has an anti-inflammatory effect, strengthens blood vessels, and helps the body get rid of toxins. It is used as a choleretic agent, and it also prevents the development of tumor diseases.
When using a decoction from an ordinary cuff during breastfeeding, lactation is enhanced. The medicinal properties of the cuff are best known in gynecology. And all because the phytosterols contained in it are extremely close to progesterone in their properties. That is why the common cuff is often also called "female grass", and the use of the cuff in gynecology is the most popular. The fact is that when the hormonal balance in the female body is disturbed, all sorts of not very pleasant diseases arise that are associated precisely with gynecology - inflammation of the appendages, ovarian cysts, uterine bleeding, mastopathy, infertility, habitual miscarriage and so on. And very often, the medicinal properties of the common cuff help in solving many of these problems.
Cuff contraindications for use
The cuff is such a curative and easy-to-use herb that it practically has no contraindications, with the exception of individual intolerance. But such cases practically do not occur. With excessive use of an ordinary cuff, disturbances in the work of digestion, diarrhea may occur. In this case, the use of the cuff just needs to be stopped for a while.
The cuff is found almost throughout the entire territory of our country. Her favorite places are meadows and river banks, forests with not too abundant vegetation. Cuff leaves are usually harvested in summer - from May to July, berries - after they ripen, in late July - early and mid September, then they retain maximum medicinal properties. Sometimes in the fall, the cuff can bloom a second time. The cuff roots must be harvested in the fall.
But the cuff can also be grown specifically for summer cottage... It is propagated by seeds or large overgrown bushes of the plant are divided for this. The cuff does not require special care, most importantly, it needs to be regularly watered and fertilized, because the cuff is very demanding on its fertility.
The collected material is dried in the usual way, away from sunlight, in a dry and well-ventilated place, in order to preserve all the healing properties of the cuff. You can also use the oven - spread the prepared raw materials on a baking sheet and dry in the oven at a temperature of 50 degrees, stirring occasionally.
Ordinary cuff - use in traditional medicine
An ordinary cuff is used in the form of decoctions and infusions for many diseases. The healing properties of the cuff herb help get rid of acne and boils, helps cleanse and rejuvenate the skin of the face, heals wounds and burns. A decoction from the cuff normalizes the work of the nervous system, helps to get rid of insomnia, Lotions from the decoction help to cope with inflammatory eye diseases. Decoctions and infusions from the cuff of an ordinary treat pain in the heart, improve vascular health, they are recommended to drink with atherosclerosis.
The use of decoctions from an ordinary cuff helps to normalize blood sugar levels, so they are recommended for diabetics to drink. The cuff has a sedative effect and is used to treat different kinds allergies, runny nose and asthma. In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, the medicinal properties of the cuff herb are used for indigestion, diarrhea, ulcerative lesions of the stomach and duodenum. For herpes, the infusion from the cuff can be applied internally and externally.
The healing properties of the flowers of the cuff allow you to fight all kinds of bleeding, including capillary or parenchymal, relieves dropsy and edema.
During menopause in women, the healing properties of the cuff are simply irreplaceable. The use of an ordinary cuff contributes to the normalization of hormonal levels, significantly improves well-being, and prevents the occurrence of inflammatory processes. Also, the cuff is used in the treatment of infertility, menstrual irregularities, pain, heavy bleeding, in case of leucorrhoea and thrush. During pregnancy, decoctions from the cuff are used when the placenta is not located correctly or when it is early aging, with the threat of miscarriage or pain in the lower abdomen. With toxicosis, the cuff helps fight nausea, feeling unwell, and headaches. After childbirth, decoctions from the cuff are drunk to enhance lactation and improve the quality of breast milk.
Herb Application Cuffs and Recipes
- To prepare a general infusion from the cuff, dry crushed leaves, flowers or berries are poured with boiling water at the rate of 4 teaspoons per 250 ml of water and allowed to brew under a lid for 4 hours. Then filter and take 100 ml 3-4 times a day before meals. To improve the taste, you can add 1 teaspoon of honey or sugar to the glass.
- With profuse bleeding or pain during menstruation, it is recommended to pour 3 teaspoons of dry crushed grass cuff with boiling water - 250 ml, let it brew for 2 hours and take 4 times a day, 100 ml. The use of an ordinary cuff in this case will quickly help.
- For douching or compresses, the infusion from the cuff is prepared as follows. 100 g of dry crushed raw materials are poured into 0.5 l of boiling water, insisted under a lid for 4 hours, then filtered and used as directed.
- With the threat of termination of pregnancy or premature birth prepare a decoction from the cuff, the medicinal properties of which are irreplaceable in this case. To do this, dry crushed leaves and berries are placed in a saucepan, poured with boiling water at the rate of 2 teaspoons per 250 ml of water, put on fire, brought to a boil and cooked over low heat for 10 minutes. Filter and take 250 ml 2 times a day, starting from the third month of pregnancy.
- In case of diarrhea, it is recommended to take the juice of the cuff, which is squeezed out of the fresh young shoots of the plant. Take 1 teaspoon every 2 hours.
Tea from the cuff should be drunk at the onset of menopause, during epidemics of colds to strengthen the immune system and in case of sleep disorders. Tea is prepared as follows. Dry crushed leaves or berries are brewed with boiling water at the rate of 2 teaspoons per 250 ml of water. Insist under the lid for 10-15 minutes.
- For pain in the heart or metabolic disorders, you can prepare an infusion of cuff on wine. To do this, take 2 tablespoons of dry crushed grass cuffs and pour them with 0.5 liters of dry red wine. Insist for 24 hours, then filter and take 1-2 tablespoons 3-4 times a day.
Treatment with cuff preparations and based on its medicinal properties is recommended to continue for 3-4 months. If necessary or for prophylaxis, the course of treatment is repeated after several months, usually after six months.
Application of the medicinal properties of the Cuff: video
The cuff is ordinary (bear's paw, celestial dew, female grass, breast, rue, tripe, dewdrop, ailment - a perennial creeping herb from the Pink family. the plant heals many ailments.
Distributed throughout Europe, East Africa, in North America, Greenland and places in Asia. Almost everywhere in Russia, with the exception of the most southern regions... Prefers meadows and forests (pine and mixed), occurs along roadsides, on arable lands, near swamps.
The medicinal properties and contraindications of the cuff have been studied quite well today. The cuff plant has found application in official and folk medicine, but, in addition to medicinal purposes, young leaves are used for food: they are added to green cabbage soup, salads, and salted for future use. In Armenian cuisine, the cuff is the main component of the signature soup, which consists of herbs and a decoction of it, as well as pomegranate seeds.
Morphological description
The stem is branched, reaches a height of 30-40 cm, rises above the ground or erect.
The lower leaflets are reniform, dissected almost to the middle into 7-11 concave lobes. Stem leaves sessile or short-petiolate. The venation is radial, the edges of the leaves are wavy.
The leaves have a palmate-lobed structure and a memorable rounded shape, reminiscent of a cuff with edging and wavy edges. In the early morning, droplets of moisture can be seen on the leaves, which some confuse with dew.
In fact, this is the excess moisture that the plant itself emits. It is believed that this moisture perfectly rejuvenates and tones the skin, prevents aging: you can drink it, or you can use it instead of a tonic.
Flowers are small, inconspicuous, yellow-green, collected in false umbrellas in large numbers. Flowering occurs over a long period, from June to September.
Collection and procurement
The plant is harvested during the flowering period, i.e. practically all summer long. Collect after the leaves are dry from moisture. For medicinal use, the entire aerial part with root leaves is harvested and dried in a ventilated room or under a canopy in the open air. If the weather is bad, it can be dried in dryers at t no more than 60 degrees. Finished raw materials have a bitter, tart taste.
Store the herb cuffs in glass jars or in bags for 12 months - during long-term storage, the raw material becomes very bitter.
History, popularization and scientific research
Ancient alchemists attributed to the plant magical properties and used the "heavenly dew" (moisture that collects on the leaves) as the elixir of life. With the help of the same dew, ancient scientists tried to create a "philosopher's stone".
In Western Europe during the Middle Ages, the plant was also credited with witchcraft, it was believed that dew was able to restore youth and beauty. This tradition is still preserved in Switzerland - acne and freckles are removed by rubbing the face with dew, and older ladies use the moisture of the plant to rejuvenate the skin.
- The healing properties of the plant have been known in Russia from time immemorial. Traditional healers of the southern regions of our country still prepare an infusion of the plant on high-quality grape wine and use it for dropsy, diarrhea, pain in the heart, and bronchopulmonary diseases. Plant preparations are actively used to treat female diseases.
- Cases have been described that plant preparations cured pulmonary tuberculosis due to the activation of metabolism, which accelerates the healing of cavities.
- In German folk medicine, cuff infusions are used for malaria, diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, anemia, rheumatism, colic, dropsy (ascites). During pregnancy, for the normal course of childbirth, a month before the expected date, doctors in Germany recommend taking half a glass of infusion of the leaves of the plant 3 times a day. And the same recipe is recommended for newlyweds planning a baby (by analogy with how we take folic acid).
- In the studies of a phytotherapist, doctor of medical sciences O.D.Barnaulov, the expediency of using cuff preparations for dysmenorrhea was proved.
- In the course of experimental studies of scientists from the Novosibirsk State Scientific Center of Virology and Biotechnology "Vector", it was proved that preparations based on the cuff are active against influenza viruses.
- The antioxidant, regenerative, wound-healing, vaso-strengthening properties of the cuff are protected by patents of the Laboratory of Phytochemistry of the Central Botanical Garden of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, located in Siberia.
The common cuff does not belong to the pharmacopoeial plants of Russia, but has found wide application in folk medicine and homeopathy. It is included in the European Pharmacopoeia as well as the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia.
Chemical composition and pharmacological properties
The plant has a unique chemical composition:
- tannins (tannins) up to 3% in the aerial part, and up to 8% in the roots;
- bitterness;
- lipids (fatty acids);
- phytosterols (steroids);
- coumarins;
- ellagic, oleic, linoleic and luteonic acids;
- catechins;
- lecithin;
- lignin;
- flavone glycosides;
- leukoanthocyanides;
- ascorbic acid (in leaves up to 200 mg);
- micro- and macroelements (manganese, zinc, boron).
The following substances have the greatest pharmaceutical importance:
- Steroids (phytosterols) have a progesterone-stimulating effect. They regulate metabolism, normalize the function of the myocardium and blood vessels, increase the strength of the immune system. Progesterone-stimulating properties are most important in gynecology: steroids normalize the menstrual cycle and help in the treatment of a wide range of diseases of the female genital area. Promotes increased activity, mental and physical.
- Bioflavonoids have a powerful antioxidant effect and are highly active against influenza viruses. They inhibit the action of enzymes that destroy vital hyaluronic acid.
- Lignin has an antioxidant and detoxifying effect, removes toxins, heavy metal salts, various microorganisms and some types of fungi from the body.
- Coumarins accelerate wound healing.
- Ascorbic acid is involved in the normalization of the central nervous system, the immune system, stimulates the activity of the endocrine glands, normalizes the processes of hematopoiesis, and strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
- Phenolcarboxylic acids accelerate the resolution of inflammatory processes, especially active in diseases of the digestive system. They activate the kidneys.
- Tannins reduce capillary permeability and prevent vasoconstriction, have astringent properties.
- Fatty acids are involved in the construction of cell membranes.
- Coumarins inhibit the growth of cancer cells and accelerate wound healing.
- Leukoanthocyanides help prevent Alzheimer's disease, normalize metabolic processes, preventing the development of diabetes mellitus.
- Bitterness stimulates the production of bile acids and gastric juice, improves digestion.
Healing properties of herb cuff
The plant has astringent, hemostatic, wound-healing, disinfecting, anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties, liquefies viscous phlegm with a dry, painful cough. Stabilizes is used to enhance the lactation of young mothers, to rejuvenate the skin and the body. It has a beneficial effect on the heart muscle and is considered effective in the prevention of heart attacks.
For a long time, and even now, the cuff has been used for the following diseases:
- digestive system: ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal mucosa, dyspepsia, decreased peristalsis, cholecystitis, inflammatory diseases of the bile ducts and liver, colitis and enterocolitis, diarrhea;
- respiratory system: laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis and other diseases in which sputum discharge is difficult;
- urinary system: cystitis, ascites;
- metabolism: gout, diabetes mellitus, obesity;
- heart and blood vessels: hypertension, atherosclerosis, thrombophlebitis, anemia, nasal and internal bleeding, hemorrhoids, varicose veins;
- diseases of the skin: eczema, burns, wounds, especially difficult to heal, acne, ulcers, pustular eruptions;
- gynecological diseases: dysmenorrhea, inflammatory lesions (vaginosis and vaginitis), used for menopause, heavy menstrual bleeding.
- connective tissue pathologies: rheumatism;
- diseases of the nervous system: insomnia, neuroses.
Pharmaceuticals with common cuff
The plant is a part of many dietary supplements, herbal preparations and balms.
Grass cuff
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Elixir Gynex
A multicomponent homeopathic medicine that is used for diseases of the spleen, pancreas, stomach, hormonal disruptions and gynecological diseases, in menopause in women, as well as for hair loss. Is an effective drug for the prevention of breast and uterine cancer. |
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Traditional medicine recipes
Infusion of herbs
1 tbsp. a spoonful of raw materials is brewed with 200 ml of boiling water, kept for 4 hours and filtered.
Outwardly used in the form of compresses, lotions and for washing long non-healing ulcers and wounds, for treating the skin with juvenile acne. Added to bathing water, used to rinse the throat, nose and mouth. Sterile tampons are also infused with infusion and carefully inserted into the anus for hemorrhoids.
Internal intake: half a glass three times a day before meals. Used for nasal and internal bleeding, with heavy menstruation, inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system, high blood pressure... It is also prescribed as an astringent and anti-inflammatory drug for disorders of the digestive system, duodenal ulcer and stomach ulcer. When combined with physical activity, it is recommended for weight loss.
Infusion of fresh flowers
1 tbsp fresh flowers are brewed with 1 tbsp. boiling water, insist 60 minutes and filter. Recommended for bleeding of various origins, including heavy menstruation.
Alcohol tincture
Take 0.5 l of alcohol and 50 gr. herbs, mix and place in a dark place for 2 weeks.
Internal reception: 1 tsp each. half an hour before meals for diseases of the digestive and urinary systems.
Decoction
3 tbsp raw materials are poured with 500 ml of water and boiled for 10 minutes over low heat, filtered.
Externally used for poorly healing ulcers, wounds, bleeding in the form of cold compresses, for inflammatory diseases of the eyes in the form of lotions. Used in the form of lotions for the treatment of cellulite.
Internal intake: 50 ml per day for ulcers of the digestive tract, colitis, diabetes mellitus, as well as for the normalization of the nervous system and the treatment of insomnia.
Fresh Juice
Young leaves and shoots are washed with water, crushed and squeezed out of juice. Take 1 tsp. every 2 hours for diarrhea and dysentery.
An old recipe for a decoction of grape wine
Take 15 gr. dry raw materials and pour half a liter of red grape wine, cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes, insist for 1 day, filter.
Internal reception: 1-2 st. l before meals three times a day for lung diseases with stubborn sputum, tuberculosis, chronic cough, dropsy, diarrhea, heart pain, atherosclerosis, reduced metabolism.
Gruel for the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases
Fresh crushed leaves are placed in a sterile bag and applied to the wounds. If there is no fresh grass, you can use dry raw materials, which must be pre-steamed with a small amount of boiling water.
Fresh leaves
help with skin diseases, furunculosis, ulcers, purulent and long-term non-healing wounds, and bruises. The heated leaves help with dislocations (used as a poultice).
Vitamin salad
Young leaves are placed in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then put in a colander and watered cold water... Young onions, sorrel, spinach are added to the leaves, season to taste.
Take 1 tbsp. herbs, pour 250 ml of water, bring to a boil and keep in a warm place for a quarter of an hour, filter.
Drink half a glass 3 times a day. Recommended for women to maintain good health, normalize the menstrual cycle, youthful skin, as well as during menopause to reduce the manifestations of menopause. This tea helps to stimulate lactation. During colds and epidemics of viral infections, it helps to strengthen the immune system. The same tea can be used to wipe the skin of the face, neck and décolleté by chilling it in the refrigerator, i.e. use instead of tonic in the morning and evening.
- For acne and profuse inflammatory elements on the skin, it is recommended complex treatment: tea inside, juice or tincture for rubbing the skin, herbal baths. You can wipe the skin with fresh leaves with droplets of moisture that collects on the surface of the leaf in the morning.
- To preserve the youthfulness of the skin, it is also recommended to wipe the skin with moisture, which collects on the leaves, with fresh juice from the leaves, half diluted with melt water.
- To promote health and preserve youth, the fresh leaves of the plant can be added to salads and cold soups.
A feature of the plant preparations is the possibility of long-term administration without the risk of addiction and the development of allergies, up to 3-4 months.
Plant fees
- Infusion with sage. 1 tbsp sage and 3 tbsp. the cuffs are placed in a container, poured with half a liter of boiling water and kept for 20 minutes. They use an infusion for douching for vaginitis and vaginosis, and also take orally for inflammation of the ovaries, 1 tablespoon each. 3 times a day with water.
- Infusion for inflammatory diseases of the female reproductive system. Mix in equal parts: one-sided ortilium, bergenia, burnet and cuff, take 2 tbsp. raw materials and fill them with water, 200 ml, put on low heat until boiling and immediately remove from the stove. Insist for 60 minutes, filter and use for douching, 2 times a day for 10 days.
- Broth for infertility. Mix in equal proportions grass cuffs, cinnamon bark, black pepper and pepper knotweed, grind and mix the components, take 1 tbsp. mixture, steam 200 ml of boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes, cool. The resulting broth is taken during the day.
- Collection for the treatment of diabetes. In equal proportions, mix flax seeds, juniper, blueberry leaves and cuff grass, take 2 tbsp. mixture and pour 500 ml of water, put on low heat and boil for 10 minutes. Take 100 ml twice a day.
- A decoction for the prevention of aging. Take half a glass of fresh raw herbs cuff, elecampane roots and comfrey, pour wine and boil for 15 minutes, filter. The resulting broth is used to wipe the skin of the face, neck and décolleté along the massage lines.
- A remedy for the treatment of cellulite. Mix 40 gr. fresh raw materials and 10 gr. dry, pour 500 ml of boiling water, steam for 4 hours and filter. Take 50 ml four times a day. The cake is not thrown away, but spread in an even layer on cheesecloth and applied to problem areas for half an hour in the form of a compress.
Contraindications and side effects
- Increased blood clotting.
- Individual hypersensitivity.
- Pregnancy.
- Children under 2 years of age.
Adverse reactions during the period of treatment with cuff drugs develop very rarely and can be in the form of dyspeptic symptoms, skin allergic reactions.
Despite the relatively high rates of development of pharmaceuticals, the popularity of traditional medicine does not decrease, on the contrary, interest is growing more and more, respectively, more questions arise. This article will discuss in detail the use of such a surprisingly useful plant as a cuff, its medicinal properties and contraindications, recipes for making and rules for taking medicines.
Description of the plant
The cuff is beautiful perennial from the Rosaceae family, not only able to decorate the garden, but also one of the most popular alternative medicine for curing diseases of various etiologies.
This herb is popularly known as "sickle", "bear paw", "breast", " goose foot"," Heavenly dew "," quail "," rue ".
The Latin name of the plant "Alchemilla" eloquently testifies to the fact that this herb was popular with alchemists. It was believed that she has a special magic power, namely, the moisture accumulating in the foliage of the plant, according to the alchemists, had supernatural power. They tried to use the cuff to create the elixir of life.
Among other representatives of the flora, it can be distinguished by the characteristic shape of the leaves, resembling patterned cuffs, once popular with the noble nobility, which is why this name came about.
It is noteworthy that the teeth of the cuff leaf (ailment) are generously strewn with droplets of moisture released by the plant, some take them for dew. The droplets create a transparent, shiny border around the leaf, and the largest drop is located in the center, resembling a pearl in a shell. Because of such a unique beauty, the people also called it a god's tear.
The flowers of the plant, however, do not stand out with particular beauty: yellow-green, dull, collected in false umbrellas, outwardly not attractive, with a long flowering time - from June to September. Unsightly flowers, however, fill the garden with a delicate honey scent when blooming.
The cuff grows in most of Europe, North America, parts of Asia, Africa. In Russia, it is distributed almost everywhere, except for the southern regions. Preferred growing places are meadows and forests, it can also grow along roads, near swamps.
Medicinal properties
Cuff is a herb, the use of which in folk medicine is quite popular. This is due to its rich chemical composition.
Its aerial parts contain many useful compounds:
- flavonoids - biologically active substances - powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory, vasodilating properties;
- tannins - with astringent, hemostatic and bactericidal properties;
- organic acids that maintain the mineral balance in the body, stimulate the secretion of digestive juices, normalize metabolism and prevent putrefactive processes, the appearance of pathogenic bacteria in the digestive system;
- catechins - natural antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, have a beneficial effect on the state of blood vessels, maintain their permeability at the proper level, lower cholesterol levels and accelerate metabolism.
- phytosteroids are indispensable for the stable functioning of the endocrine and cardiovascular systems, neutralizing the effects of toxins, activating mental activity and strengthening the immune system.
A characteristic high content of vitamin C in the leaves is 210 mg, for comparison, lemon contains up to 40 mg, in wild strawberries about 60 mg per 100 g. The presence of vitamin C is necessary to maintain metabolic processes, strengthen the body's immune forces and stabilize work. digestive system.
Due to its unique composition, the cuff in many countries is considered a cure for all diseases.
Known in Russia for a long time healing properties sickness. Folk healers of the southern regions of our country still insist on grape wine, the resulting tincture is used for dropsy, diarrhea, heart pain, broncho-pulmonary diseases. There are known cases of curing tuberculosis after using this herb.
The cuff has a great therapeutic effect in diseases and pathologies of various body systems:
| Body system | Disease |
| Digestive | peptic ulcer of the gastrointestinal tract, sluggish peristalsis, cholecystitis, chronic gastritis with secretory insufficiency |
| Respiratory | tuberculosis, diseases associated with difficult sputum separation |
| Urinary | cystitis, ascites |
| Endocrine | diabetes, obesity |
| Cardiovascular | thrombophlebitis, anemia, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, atherosclerosis, venous insufficiency, prevention of heart attacks |
| Covering | acne, eczema, burns, furunculosis |
| Female reproductive | dysmenorrhea, inflammatory diseases, menstrual bleeding, effective use in menopause, to stimulate lactation in nursing mothers |
| Nervous | sleep disorders, epilepsy, neurotic disorders |
Collection and procurement
To get the most out of medicinal herbs raw materials should be procured in optimal terms... The highest concentration of active substances in the cuff is achieved in full bloom. Therefore, its preparation in medicinal purposes carried out throughout the entire flowering period (June-September).
It is harvested in dry, clear weather after the morning dew and moisture released by the grass at night has dried, that is, the leaves must be dry.
The cut above-ground part of the plant is dried naturally in ventilated rooms. The workpiece should be spread out in a thin layer and stirred periodically. Drying is allowed in special dryers, maximum admissible temperature while 40 degrees.
Dried according to the rules, the cuff has a slightly bitter and tart taste.
For further preservation, the raw materials must be placed in paper bag, canvas bag or wooden box, glass containers can also be used. The shelf life of medicinal raw materials is 12 months. When stored over this period, the raw material, due to the rancidity of the contained fats, acquires an unpleasant taste and bitterness, loses a significant part useful properties... Better to harvest fresh grass next season.
In areas with an unfavorable environmental situation, you should not do the harvest yourself, in which case it is better to buy a sickly one at a pharmacy.
Traditional medicine recipes
The cuff is effectively used for many diseases. Its medicinal properties and contraindications are well understood. The effectiveness of the application largely depends on the method of preparation and the scheme of using medicinal drugs, because the healing properties necessary for curing a particular disease, with different formulations, are manifested in different ways.
Infusion of herbs
1 tbsp. pour 200 ml of boiling water over a spoonful of dry grass, let stand for 4 hours and strain. The resulting infusion is used as compresses for dermatitis, acne, for washing non-tightening ulcers and wounds. It is helpful to gargle, gargle, nose and oral cavity with colds. To reduce hemorrhoids, tampons soaked in it are used rectally.
Internal reception of the infusion is recommended for nasal and intracavitary bleeding, menstruation, hypertension. As an astringent and anti-inflammatory drug, it is prescribed for disorders and ulcerative lesions of the digestive system. The use of the infusion is also recommended to combat obesity.
The infusion is taken ½ cup 3 times a day before meals.
Infusion of fresh flowers
1 tbsp pour freshly cut flowers with 1 glass of boiling water, infusion time - 1 hour, drain. With blood loss of various genesis and excessive menstruation, use the resulting product during the day, dividing it into 3 doses.
Alcohol tincture
You will need 500 ml of rubbing alcohol and 50 g of herb. After thoroughly mixing the components, place in a dark place for two weeks. Tincture is used to cure diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and urinary system. The consumption rate is 1 tsp. half an hour before meals.
Decoction
3 tbsp raw materials pour 500 ml of boiling water and brew on a minimum heat for 10 minutes, drain. Dressings soaked with a cooled decoction are applied to difficult-to-heal and itchy ulcers, wounds, like lotions - for inflammatory eye diseases.
Inside, 50 ml is used per day for bleeding, ulcerative lesions of the digestive system, diabetes, colitis, to stabilize the functioning of the nervous system and eliminate insomnia.
Fresh Juice
Freshly cut leaves, rinsed with running water, finely chop and squeeze out the juice. Recommended oral administration for diarrhea and dysentery, 1 tsp. with an interval of 2 hours.
Broth with grape wine
Pour 15 g of herb into 500 ml of red wine and boil for 5 minutes over low heat, insist for 1 day, strain. In case of pulmonary diseases with difficult sputum separation, tuberculosis, prolonged cough, diarrhea, dropsy, heart pain, atherosclerosis, slow metabolism, 1.5 tbsp is taken orally. l. three times a day before meals.
Cuff gruel
For skin diseases, chop freshly cut leaves, place them in a cloth bandage and periodically apply them to the affected areas. In the absence of fresh herbs, it is possible to use dried, previously softened in hot water and cooled.
Fresh leaves
Compress from the leaves of the cuff is effective for skin diseases, boils, ulcers, and difficult to heal wounds, including purulent ones, with bruises. As a poultice, heated fresh leaves are used for dislocations.
Tea
Pour 1 tablespoon into 250 ml of water. herbs, boil and keep warm for 15 minutes. Strained tea is recommended for women to improve their well-being, stabilize the monthly cycle, rejuvenate the skin, and it also stimulates lactation well. During menopause, it significantly reduces the manifestation of unpleasant symptoms of menopause.
This tea is indispensable for strengthening the immune forces of the body, especially during colds and flu epidemics.
Tea is consumed in half a glass 3 times a day.
For acne and other dermatological diseases, complex therapy is prescribed: the use of tea inside, for compresses and rubbing off the skin - infusion, gruel and herbal baths.
Plant picks with cuff
The use of flowers and leaves of a plant as a component of various herbal preparations is popular.
Infusion with sage
3 tbsp cuffs and 1 tbsp. sage, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, infusion time - 20 minutes. The resulting infusion is used for vaginitis in the form of douching and for oral administration with inflammation in the ovaries, 1 tablespoon each. 3 times a day.
Infusion for inflammatory processes in the female reproductive system
Mix the following herbs in 1 part: cuff, borax uterus, bergenia, burnet. 2 tbsp the resulting collection, pour 200 ml of water, put on low heat, boil. The infusion time after removal from heat is 1 hour. Use the filtered infusion for douching twice a day. The course of treatment is ten days.
Infertility decoction
Take 1 part of the cuff, black pepper, cinnamon bark and pepper knotweed, chop everything finely and mix. 1 tbsp Pour the collection into 200 ml of boiling water and simmer over a minimum heat for 10 minutes. Cool the strained broth, use it completely in a day.
Collection for the treatment of diabetes
Take 1 part and mix together flaxseeds, juniper, blueberry leaf, and cuff herb. 2 tbsp. Combine spoons of collection with 500 ml of water, put on medium heat and boil for 10 minutes. Receiving broth 2 times a day, 100 ml.
Contraindications
It is known that any drug has contraindications and some side effects. But in this case, no significant contraindications were found, except for individual excessive sensitivity and increased blood clotting. It should also be borne in mind that for children under the age of 2 years, any medications are prescribed only by a doctor, no types of self-medication are allowed without consulting a pediatrician.
Overdose of drugs from the cuff can cause diarrhea, skin allergic reactions. In this case, treatment should be stopped immediately.
To obtain a tangible therapeutic effect without undesirable consequences, it is important to follow the recommendations for the recipe for the preparation and dosage of medicines.
Application in various fields
Known as a versatile healing herb, the cuff has been successfully used in other areas of our lives:
- Garden and flower garden decoration. Due to its unusually beautiful openwork foliage, it is often used as ornamental plant, adding variety to the green cover and giving it a natural shape. Bright greenery with delicate inconspicuous inflorescences, which is framed by flower beds, effectively sets off flowering plants. Better neighbors in the flowerbed for her are thyme, delphinium, astilba and lilies.
- Cooking. Due to the high content of vitamins and tart taste, the fresh leaves of this plant are popular in the preparation of green cabbage soup and vegetable salads, they are harvested for future use as a spicy seasoning.
- Cosmetic use. Tea made from the leaves, which replaces the tonic for the face, neck and décolleté area, prevents premature aging of the skin, allows you to maintain a fresh complexion and muscle tone for a long time. To prevent skin aging and smooth out existing wrinkles, wiping with moisture accumulating on the plant or juice from freshly cut leaves diluted with melt water is popular.