Different kinds of clover are grown in almost all regions of the world, both in hot and cold climates. It is a short plant with a very small fragrant flowers, gathered in the lush blossoms. When they wither, there is a small pod that usually contains several seeds.

Clover is rich in protein, phosphorus and calcium. It is used as feed for cattle, both fresh and dry form.

Application

Red clover, which is most often used for medical purposes, comes from Europe and Asia, but is now distributed in North America. It is traditionally used to treat coughs, and skin diseases such as eczema. Dried stems, leaves and flowers of clover tea brewed; In addition, talk of clover extract, which can be bought in pharmacies.

In folk medicine in many European and Asian cultures clover was used as a means for cleaning the blood, probably because it stimulates urination and causes the body to produce more mucus. With it, you can also treat diseases related to the work of the joints, infections, breast cancer, various disorders associated with the female reproductive system. Medicinal properties clover provide nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and chromium. Furthermore, clover contains phytoestrogens - natural chemical compounds whose structure resembles the structure of estrogen.

For many years red clover used in the alternative medicine for the treatment of cancer. Modern experts on alternative methods of treatment is recommended to use the clover as a means for the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer Prostate Cancer - enough to remove the tumor?   and endometrium. In laboratory studies, isoflavones (which are classified as phytoestrogens) successfully destroy cancer cells in experimental animals. However, because these substances have properties similar to those of estrogen Estrogen - the key to bone health , Red clover may provoke the development of hormone-dependent cancers in women - usually cancer of the reproductive system. This is the main reason why the use of clover in treating cancer Cancer Treatment - difficult, but necessary   It is causing a lot of controversy.

Thanks phytoestrogens clover is an effective treatment for menopausal symptoms. Scientists have found that its use significantly reduces the frequency and intensity of hot flushes.

Research confirmed that the clover is useful in the treatment of osteoporosis Osteoporosis - he threatens you? . It contains active substances not only stop bone loss, but also can stimulate an increase in its density.

Also, red clover improves efficiency HDL-cholesterol and thins the blood. It has a protective and tonic effect on the cardiovascular and nervous system, but this effect has not been studied until the clover to the end.

Side effects

According to some reports, the animals regularly use clover, sometimes become sterile. Pregnant and lactating women are not recommended to use the clover without consulting your doctor.

Like any other products, clover can cause some people have allergic reactions. If, after its application you develop symptoms such as rash, shortness of breath, itching, or other unusual symptoms, discontinue use and consult a doctor.

Clover can disrupt the body's ability to process some drugs. Furthermore, since it has the property to liquefy the blood, its concurrent use with anticoagulants can be dangerous. If you're going through drug therapy, before the use of clover it is necessary to consult a specialist.

Celandine treatment of uterine fibroids is held by the people for a long time, as celandine has an antitumor effect. But to use any folk remedies to treat fibroids can only be prescribed by a doctor, as it is important that the method is well combined with other treatments.

The composition and the basic properties of celandine

Celandine - a perennial herb with a short rhizome, branched stems and golden-yellow flowers on long stalks, meeting in small florets. In violation of the integrity of any part of celandine allocated orange milky juice, which is in contact with hands reminds the color left by tincture of iodine.

As a medicinal plant used aboveground part of plants, roots, and fresh juice.

The composition includes Chelidonium alkaloids (chelidonine, chelerythrine, sanguinarine, protopine, etc.), essential oils, vitamins (beta-carotene, ascorbic acid), flavonoids, saponins, organic acids (citric, malic, succinic, helidonovaya).

Alkaloids - a biologically active substance, which low-dose drugs may be in large - poisons. Celandine alkaloids possess different properties: heloidin has soothing and calming effect, gomoheloidin acts as a convulsive poison, sanguinarine excites the secretion of the salivary glands, increases peristalsis, has a narcotic effect, protopine toning smooth muscles of the uterus and reduces the threshold of excitability of the autonomic nervous system (nervous system innervating internal organs).

Essential oils have antibacterial, antispasmodic (relieves spasms of smooth muscles of blood vessels and internal organs), anti-inflammatory effect. The saponins have diuretic and soothing effect, while flavonoids -snimayut spasm of smooth muscles of blood vessels and internal organs. Furthermore, they are capable of altering the body's reaction to other substances, such as allergens, viruses, and carcinogens therefore possess antiviral, antineoplastic and anti-allergic action.

Organic acids are actively involved in the metabolism Metabolism: The basis of life of all living things .

What action has celandine when uterine fibroids

Celandine has choleretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic, laxative and soothing light anti-tumor effect. It also relieves spasm of smooth muscles of the walls of blood vessels and internal organs. All these properties can be useful in the treatment of fibroids.

The antitumor effect will suppress growth of fibroids, analgesic - relieve pain, diuretic - reduce the swelling of the tissue, which will also help reduce the pain. Reduced pain and relieve spasms of smooth muscles of the uterus. It will have a positive effect and sedative (calming) effect of celandine. Bile properties celandine will improve liver function, and, therefore, improve metabolism, which is very important for hormone-dependent tumors of the uterus.

However, for the application of celandine The use of celandine - a wide range of actions   It is not only the evidence but also contra - the content of a large number of alkaloids makes it quite toxic. Do not use celandine in epilepsy, asthma, angina pectoris, some neurological diseases (especially if there is a convulsive readiness).

Risk of overdose of celandine - it is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, paralysis of the respiratory center.

How to take celandine when uterine fibroids

Celandine contains alkaloids that are high doses of the drugs in turn poisons. Therefore, celandine Celandine - a means-tested over the centuries   better to take the purpose and under the supervision of a physician. Furthermore, for the treatment of myomas is better to use pharmaceutical drugs, for example, suppositories with celandine.

For example, candles "Avicenna" with celandine can be used as rectally (this will dominate the overall effect) and vaginal (mainly local effects). The composition of each candle as an active part of the active substance 0, 15 g extract thick grass celandine and auxiliaries (polyethylene oxide and anhydrous lanolin).

The indication for the use of candles are benign and malignant tumors of any location, including uterine fibroids.

Candles are administered into the rectum or vagina or douching after microclysters Douching - a controversial procedure   one suppository once or twice a day. The treatment course - 10-20 days. Contraindications to the use of candles with celandine is just a hypersensitivity to the components of this drug.

Like any other drug, candles celandine when uterine cancer should only be prescribed by a doctor - they have become part of an integrated treatment of fibroids.

Galina Romanenko