Ginseng is used in history as a medicinal herb for over 5000 years. This is one of the most highly valued plants in the East, where ginseng was almost magical reputation as a means of improving health and overall body energy. The genus name of ginseng «Panax» comes from the Greek word meaning "panacea." The word "ginseng" means "Wonder of the World." Both terms refer to the curative properties of plants.

Although in the world there are many varieties of ginseng, the most useful is the Asian ginseng. It contains as many as 29 different medicinal component while the other species contain eight or nine.

Asian ginseng contains substances that prevent aging, such as antioxidants Antioxidants: the truth about the notorious benefits   and insulin-like The principles of action of insulin - the science of saving lives   substances which are not found in any other type of ginseng.

Beneficial features

Ginseng tincture stimulates neurons in the cerebral cortex, improves reflexes, and is effective in various depressive states, insomnia and weakness. This liquor may be used for the treatment or prevention of various diseases of the central nervous system. Loss of muscle tone, fatigue, weakness of the nervous system, decreased performance, stay in harsh environments - all indications for use of tincture of ginseng. This feature also improves the cardiovascular system.

In the Far East believe that ginseng remains young and prolong life.

Antioxidants are useful properties of ginseng in patients with heart disease, since oxidation of LDL help reduce cholesterol. Ginseng has a protective effect on brain tissue.

Ginseng has a beneficial effect on mental ability, improves perception and memory, increasing the reaction rate, and improving the performance of activities requiring accuracy and mental focus.

The ability of ginseng to lower blood sugar Blood sugar Blood sugar - a very important indicator   - One of the main indicators of human health   Some useful for diabetics. Ginseng did not reduce blood sugar to dangerously low levels in research, but diabetics are advised to consult a physician before using ginseng tincture.

Athletes commonly use ginseng to increase the physical strength and endurance. Scientific research does not show a direct connection with an increase in the consumption of ginseng sports opportunities, but the use of ginseng can promote other factors that increase these capabilities. The stimulating effect of ginseng enhances the effect of caffeine. Other positive effects of regular consumption of ginseng may indirectly contribute to the improvement of athletic performance.

According to various studies, ginseng tonic properties help to strengthen the body's immune system. Studies have shown that patients suffering from chronic bronchitis, the use of antibiotics was more effective when patients are also taking ginseng. Ginseng also increases the effect of the flu vaccine.

Some studies show that the use of ginseng lowers the risk of cancer in patients older than 40 years. During chemotherapy in cancer patients receiving injections of ginseng, an increase in body weight and improving quality of life.

How to make a tincture of ginseng

• Take 10 grams of dried ginseng root, cut into pieces and place in a glass jar.
• Pour the raw materials 100 ml of 70% alcohol or vodka.
• Close the jar and put it stand for six weeks.
• Strain through cheesecloth infusion if a paper filter. Squeeze raw materials.
• Pour the strained infusion into a dark glass bottle. Sign name and date. Keep infusion tightly closed in a cool, dark place.

When stored properly, the tincture is suitable for five years.

Herbal infusions should be used just like any other medicines. Before using any means of plant needed to consult with the therapist or herbalist.

There are many herbal remedies that are used in folk medicine for the treatment of breast cancer. They can be used as part of a treatment. But as a self-treatment they may not apply - the effectiveness of this treatment is too low and does not allow a woman to protect against the spread of tumors and disease recurrence.

As the folk remedies for breast cancer used in treatment of the disease

The answer is simple: the use of Luba folk remedies should be agreed with your doctor. In this case, the people's money will not be an alternative to the treatment prescribed by a doctor and will help the body cope with the tumor.

For the treatment of breast cancer in folk medicine uses herbs with anti-tumor, regulate the menstrual cycle and the ratio of the body of female sex hormones, adaptagennymi, immune stimulating and soothing properties.

Plants with antitumor effect

In folk medicine, such plants are used for a long time, but their use is not safe, since almost all of them are toxic and can cause poisoning. Therefore, antineoplastic agents should be taken only under the supervision fitoterapevta.

The plants with anti-tumor properties are hemlock (poison of this plant was once poisoned Socrates) grushatka rotundifolia, Ranniko knotted.

The least toxic is grushatka rotundifolia - evergreen with leathery leaves that grows in mixed forests, forest edges, clearings, on the edge of the marshes in Russia, except the Far East. The plant has a complex chemical composition, and has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, soothing and anti-tumor effect.

With breast cancer can be used infusion of wintergreen: tablespoon dry chopped herbs pour a glass of hot water boil, put in a water bath Sauna and health: the benefits and harms of bath procedures   45 minutes, after which the infusion cooled, strain, squeeze, made up to the initial level of boiled water and take a quarter cup three times a day for half an hour before meals.

Plants regulating hormones woman

Such plants have long been used in medicine for the recovery of the menstrual cycle Restoration of the menstrual cycle - what factors can influence , Infertility treatment Infertility Treatment - What principles are priority   and hormone-dependent cancers. Most often, for the normalization of hormonal women used prostrate summer cypress, Wild yam and black cohosh.

K. prostrata helps to normalize the relationship between the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone Progesterone - norm and pathology And it is very important for women with breast cancer. Today, prostrate summer cypress does not make sense to prepare yourself, as there phytopreparation mastodinon, which includes prostrate summer cypress.

Wild yam or wild yam - a plant that is the raw material for the synthesis of progesterone in the body, also has anti-sclerotic effect. On the basis of the drug is also available Polisponin.

Voronet - a remedy of American Indians. Also available as a phytopreparation called klimadinon.

Radix Glycyrrhiza in the treatment of breast cancer

The use of liquorice in the treatment of breast cancer is of particular importance. This plant has a whole range of properties and has a beneficial effect on a woman's body.

Licorice contains a lot of nutrients, such as glycyrrhizic acid, a significant amount of flavonoids, coumarin. Chinese doctors have long been added to all medicinal licorice mixture of vegetable origin, considering that it enhances their effect.

Licorice has gormonalnopodobny, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunomodulatory effect, reduces the permeability of tissues and inhibits the action of tumor promoters.

Preparations of licorice appointed monthly rates two or three times a year. But we should remember that the long-term use of this plant devour cause swelling and disorders of the endocrine system. Infusion of licorice root can not be applied to pregnant women.

Infusion of licorice root: 2 tablespoons dried minced tea licorice root pour 1, 5 cups of boiling water, drain, squeeze, to add to the original level and take in during the day for half an hour before a meal, is divided into several portions.

Plants with immunostimulatory properties

The body of a healthy person usually itself copes with newly produced by malignant cells using immunity. With the weakening of immunity is reduced and its antitumor function. To stimulate immunity in breast cancer can be applied tincture of Echinacea: a tablespoon of chopped dry grass to fill in half a liter of boiling water, leave for an hour, strain, wring out, to add to the original and take half a cup 3 times a day for half an hour minutes before eating. Admission infusion ehinatset within one - two weeks, it promotes a significant intensification of immunity.

Galina Romanenko