Treatment of plantain

Plantain - is one of the most well-known medicinal plants. Its medicinal properties have been known since ancient times. Plantain leaves can be applied to purulent wounds and ulcers, decoctions and infusions of them drink in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract as an expectorant and many other diseases.

Where and how to grow plantain

Plantain - a perennial herb of the family plantaginaceae height 15-30 cm., There are many kinds of plantain, in our country is used as a medicinal plant plantain.

The plant has a small rhizome short, thin braid seated roots, leafless stem and wide elongated leaves with thick sosudovoloknistymi strands arranged in a rosette. The flowers are small, grayish-pink, on a stalk of the pistil, bloom in June-August. Fruits - seeded capsule, maturing in August-October.

Plantain is found throughout Russia except deserts and northern regions. It grows near roads, on vacant lots, along rivers, in weedy places.

Chemical composition

The plantain leaves contain:

• vitamins - carotene (from it in the body produces vitamin A, promotes healing of wounds), vitamins C, K - strengthen blood vessels, increase blood clotting;
• citric acid - has a choleretic effect;
• volatile - biologically active substances with bactericidal (killing bacteria);
• Enzymes - substances in small quantities influencing the biochemical processes;
• flavonoids - help to reduce the permeability of blood vessels, relieve spasms of smooth muscles of internal organs and blood vessels;
• glycoside aukubin - has a strong bactericidal effect against some types of microorganisms, has anti-inflammatory effect and stimulate digestion;
• bitter and tannins - enhance the secretion of gastric juice, have astringent and bactericidal action.

The use of psyllium for the treatment of various diseases

Plantain has hemostatic, bactericidal, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, diuretic, antispasmodic, lowering blood pressure and wound-healing effect. In addition, it has a positive effect on the gastrointestinal tract, and restores appetite. The juice from the leaves of the plantain, as well as infusions and decoctions are used inside:

• in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcers with low acidity of gastric juice, intestinal diseases;
• in diseases of the bile ducts - both antibacterial and antispasmodic (relieves spasms of the biliary tract) means;
• high blood pressure;
• in diseases of the cardiovascular system and the kidneys - as a diuretic;
• for colds as an expectorant;
• for various diseases involving increased bleeding - heavy menstrual and intermenstrual bleeding, hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids - a shameful disease , Bleeding gums How to prevent bleeding gums: important rules   and so on;
• in combined therapy for treatment of tumors.

Externally applied plantain leaves (pre lightly mash them) in wounds, including pus, ulcers, boils; diluted juice plantain treat eye diseases.

Psyllium is contraindicated in gastritis and gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer with high acidity of gastric juice, as well as in diseases involving increased blood clotting (varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, and so on).

How to prepare medicine from plantain

At home, you can cook from plantain juice, infusion and decoction:

• infusion of dry plantain leaves: a tablespoon of minced raw pour a glass of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, strain and take a tablespoon three times a day as an expectorant;
• decoction of dried leaves of the plantain, two tablespoons of minced raw material to put an enamel bowl, pour boiled water, put in a water bath Sauna and health: the benefits and harms of bath procedures   30 minutes, cool 45 minutes, strain and take a tablespoon three times a day for bleeding;
• Plantain juice (preferably freshly prepared): plantain leaves wash, mince, squeeze and take a tablespoon (diluted in a quarter cup of water) three times a day for 20 minutes before meals with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• gastric cancer Stomach cancer: genetics and lifestyle   Folk medicine recommends to prepare a mixture of finely chopped fresh plantain leaf with an equal amount of sugar, infuse for two weeks, taking the juice a tablespoon three times a day for half an hour before meals.

Plantain - the old, proven by many generations of folk remedy.

Galina Romanenko

Cleansing skin lotion from elderberry flowers, lavender and honey

Lotion from elderberry flowers, lavender The healing properties of lavender - not only pleasant aroma   and fresh honey - it's just a natural alternative to expensive commercial products, which often contain potentially harmful preservatives and other chemicals.

Lotion, who will receive this recipe, enough for three applications; it can be stored in the refrigerator for a week.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons dried elder flowers
• 2 tablespoons dried rose petals
• 2 tablespoons dried lavender
• 2 tablespoons dried calendula
• 1 tablespoon bee pollen
• 1 cup boiling water
• 0.25 cup aloe vera gel Aloe - its amazing healing properties
• 0.25 cups of vegetable glycerin
• 0.25 cups of fresh honey
• 8 oil droplets of Vitamin E
• 6 drops of tea tree oil
• 6 drops of essential oil Essential oils and conception: can help the roses?   pharmacy chamomile

Put elder flowers, rose petals, lavender, calendula and bee pollen in a clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Pour boiling water into the jar and let it brew for 25 minutes.

Strain the infusion through a fine sieve.

Add the infusion of aloe gel, vegetable glycerin, honey, vitamin E oil, tea tree oil Tea tree oil   and the essential oil of chamomile. Thoroughly mix all within a minute.

Pour the mixture into a glass jar and close the lid. Let the lotion cool completely. Gently shake it in front of the first and all subsequent applications.

Attention! Do not store any home-made products (and not just cosmetic) in aluminum containers to avoid contact with the body of heavy metals.

How to make a tonic for the face of flowers elderberry

The essential oils contained in the flowers of elderberry, make the skin more elastic and effectively deep clean it from grease and other contaminants. Tonic from elderberry flowers best suited for oily skin; normal and dry skin, it can retain moisture. If you follow the recipe exactly, you get 225 ml of tonic that can be stored for years at room temperature or in the refrigerator - 18 months.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons vodka
• Glass bottle of 225 ml
• 8 drops of essential oil of elder flowers
• 2 tablespoons of witch hazel
• 1 1/4 cup of rose water

Pour vodka into a bottle. Add essential oil of elder, close the bottle and shake well.

Add to the mix witch hazel, then close and shake. Let the mixture stand for a couple of hours.

Add a bottle of rose water and gently shake to mix well.

Place the bottle in the refrigerator; it must stand up there 24-48 hours before the first use. Gently shake the toner before each use, as the essential oil over time is separated from the other components.

Eye compress of rose water and elder flowers

This tool is very easy to prepare; it perfectly rejuvenates and refreshes the skin, helps to eliminate bruises and bags under the eyes, as well as a calming effect on the eyes, which often itch and scratched due to polluted air and bad water. Compress of rose water and flowers elderberry better than treatments in the spa; In addition, it will save you time and money. Packs can be done at any time, for example, if you go from work to a party and you need to quickly refresh the skin.

You will need:

• Tincture of elder flowers
• Melenko clear glass bottle
• Pink water
• Cotton pads

Pour 8 drops of tincture of elderberry flowers and the bottle for 30 seconds actively shake.

Add 4 tablespoons of rose water and stir well again.

Allow the mixture to stand for 8 hours.

Once again, shake the bottle and put it in a cool, dry place. After 48 hours you can start using compress. The most convenient way to do this with the help of cotton pads.

Advice

Lightly shake the bottle before each use as the essential oils rather quickly peeled from the other components.

Wet cotton pads in the resulting mixture and apply to the eyes. Hold for about 15 seconds. Rinse the face or eyes after a compress wash is not necessary.