Tansy for abortion has traditionally been used in folk medicine in many countries. This healers were well aware that it is dangerous for a woman's life. Today, there are much more effective and safe method of abortion, so tansy for this purpose is not being used.

Tansy Pregnancy - Background

Tansy - it is a toxic herb of the Asteraceae family. In therapeutic centuries calculated folk medicine dosages, it is safe and usually has no side effects. Tansy is used to treat diseases of the biliary tract, some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, to expel round worms, colds as an antipyretic, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agent, and in some other cases.

But tansy is not recommended for use in children and adolescents up to 18 years because of its toxicity. Tansy is strictly contraindicated in pregnancy - toxic substances contained in it, killing the fetus and cause miscarriages.

The main toxic substance found in tansy is thujone. The fact that thujone is toxic, it became known not so long ago. In the 19th century the fashion was absinthe - an alcoholic drink, which consists of ethyl alcohol, and the extract of wormwood, thujone-rich. Over time, began to notice that people are addicted to absinthe, frequent neuropsychiatric disorders in the form of nervous exhaustion, hallucinations, and sometimes seizures. Today absinthe is banned in several countries for the sale, but one that is still produced, contains thujone at times less than one hundred years ago.

History is full of tragic stories associated with the use of tansy, as a means to get rid of pregnancy. But in those years, some women simply had no choice, despite the fact that they knew how dangerous it is to terminate the pregnancy, and any way. This can result in heavy bleeding and death of the woman or uterine infection, sepsis and death also.

What makes the modern woman to enjoy tansy Tansy: sunny chamomile sister   Abortion, when today there are effective and relatively safe (although abortion - it is always a dangerous and unpredictable) methods?

The cause is often a reluctance to seek medical institutions. And then women, at times, can be understood, because so often in our women's clinics and hospitals encountered a negative attitude towards patients, especially those who go to abortion. However, should still think that expensive, life and health, or short-term discomfort. After all, with every respect for a woman in a medical facility it can always get emergency medical care, and she certainly did not bleed to death.

Flowers of tansy for abortion - how they work

As you know, the embryo and then the embryo (the name it gets from 9 weeks of pregnancy) is the most susceptible to all external influences in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy when there is a bookmark of organs and tissues. In the future, there is the placenta, through which most toxins do not pass, and the fruit can easily develop.

Toxic effects on the child tansy is seen in the first weeks of pregnancy - the embryo or fetus dies. Well, if this happens after its removal from the uterus - miscarriage. If this does not happen (for example, failure of the dose tansy), dead fetus remains in the uterus, is decomposed there, infected and causes first endometritis (inflammation of the uterine wall), and then the infection can spread through the blood to all the organs and tissues ( sepsis).

A decoction of tansy to abortion, adopted in large doses, can also have severe consequences. This is due to an overdose of tansy, a sharp contraction of smooth muscles of the uterus, abortion Miscarriage - can you protect yourself from it?   and bleeding, which is not always possible to stop at home.

Dosage for tansy abortion traditional folk healers was chosen individually for each woman and depend on its constitution, the general condition, weight, the presence or absence of other diseases.

Overdose of tansy - it has manifested?

Overdose tansy is often manifested in the form of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. But there may be other occurrence. For example, the central nervous system of an overdose may manifest as convulsions and hallucinations. Hard overdose tansy tolerate women who are prone to high blood pressure Blood pressure - dangerous if his swing? Depending on the condition of the woman and of the dose they can appear different symptoms from headache to stroke Stroke - a serious brain injury .

But the most dangerous overdose of tansy women prone to bradycardia (rare heart rate) - it can lead to heart failure.

Tansy for abortion - is not an option for the modern woman.

Galina Romanenko

Botanists described more than 20 species of mint: apple, curly, Japanese, wading ... However, widespread use in medicine has found only one of them - peppermint or, as it is called, the English mint, medicinal properties and contraindications which are known for a long time.

Composition

The healing effect of the plant is due to its unique chemical composition. The young shoots of grass contains from 1 to 3% essential oil Essential oils and conception: can help the roses? , The main active components of which are menthol and azulene. These compounds provide the therapeutic effects of a wide variety of mint.

In the small quantities in plant leaves are also detected:

• minerals (copper, manganese, strontium),
• anthocyanins,
• flavonoids,
• polyphenols,
• unsaturated fatty acid,
• vitamins C and P.

The beneficial properties of mint and preparations

Peppermint essential oil has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and kapillyaroukreplyayuschee action. His pair enhance the bactericidal properties of the skin and mucous membranes, detrimental effect on pathogens. Especially pronounced antimicrobial properties of the plant against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus.

From peppermint pharmaceutical industry made a large number of preparations intended for oral care: toothpastes, powders, elixirs. Such funds have not only the disinfecting effect, but also struggling with inflammation in diseases of the gums and tooth decay. By suppressing the putrefaction, mint eliminates bad breath and refreshes the breath.

Inhalation of essential oil or a decoction of the leaves of grass used for bronchitis, laryngitis, tracheitis. It was found that the active components of the plant have a soothing effect on the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, increase local immunity. Nasal drops, which include the mint extract, help eliminate nasal rhinitis. In order to prevent respiratory viral infections peppermint oil may be added in domestic oil burner Aroma - create an atmosphere .

Scientific studies have shown that menthol contained in the plant when applied to the skin excites cold receptors. At the same time the surface of the body reflexively vessels constrict, blood vessels and internal organs dilate, which provides a small anesthetic effect. It is no coincidence Menthol is the main ingredient in many ointments and solutions ("Boromentol", "Efkamon", "Menovazin") who are appointed to relieve neurological and muscle pain. At home, doctors advise prepare baths with infusion of mint leaves. Showing such water treatments for arthritis, arthrosis, myalgia, injuries and sprains.

The positive impact of volatile compounds have a mint on the cardiovascular system and brain function. They dilate the coronary vessels, improves cerebral blood circulation. Relieves angina, migraines, vertigo.

Cardiac patients are familiar with such drugs menthol as "Validol" and drops Zelenin. A few drops of pure peppermint oil is recommended to drip on sugar and put his cheek in mild attacks of angina pectoris. For headaches useful to inhale the aroma of the plant or to lubricate the whiskey special menthol pencil.

Due to the presence of polyphenols and azulene, mint formulations are beneficial to the gastrointestinal tract. They enhance the secretion of digestive glands, stimulate peristalsis, help to cope with nausea. Tincture of peppermint and tablets "Mint" shown in diseases of the gallbladder and liver, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain unidentified. At sea and air sickness nausea quickly resolve it helps to take a language "Validol."

Mint has a calming effect on the central nervous system. By the force of the effect it is much inferior to valerian drug, but does not reduce the performance, causes lethargy and depression. Tea leaves plant use with nervousness, stress, insomnia. He is appointed as an adjuvant therapy for migraines and frequent headaches.

Folk remedy

In folk medicine, peppermint is better known as "female" herb. And it all is that the plant contains analogues of female hormones - phytoestrogens that improve the functioning of the ovaries, and inhibit the formation of testosterone.

Infusion of mint healers recommend drinking women in menopause, during heavy painful menstruation, menstrual irregularities and excessive growth of body hair.

What cosmetologists say?

Peppermint decoction is suitable for the care of any skin type. Dry skin it helps retain moisture and fat - reduce the formation of sebaceous secretion (sebum). Additionally, essential oils, a part of the plant, eliminate bacterial dermatitis and skin inflammation removed. Beauticians are advised to wipe the face of frozen cubes of peppermint decoction two to three times a day.

Used mint and as a means of improving the condition of hair. Shampoos and conditioners made on its basis, save from dandruff Dandruff: where it comes from, and what to do   and split ends.

This is bad "female" herb?

Despite the abundance of medicinal properties, have mint Mint and its useful properties: aromatic freshness   and disadvantages. It is not necessary to use it in the following categories of people:

• Pregnant. There is a risk that the phytoestrogens contained in the grass, improve the tone of the uterus and provoke premature births.
• Breastfeeding women. Plant hormone-like substances can cause violation of lactation.
• Children up to 6 years. Some children menthol causes severe bronchospasm, up to respiratory arrest.
• People suffering from varicose vein disease. Peppermint has a vasodilator effect, so provokes such patients develop swelling in the legs.
• Hypotensive. Like any antispasmodic, peppermint lowers blood pressure.
• Patients undergoing homeopathic remedies. Homeopaths claim that the fragrant herb inhibits the action mikrodozirovannyh drugs.
• Because of the ability to reduce testosterone to men mint shown in limited quantities.

A number of people fragrant herb can cause allergic reactions. In that case, agents use it too should not be.