The herb Verbena, useful to health, - medical properties, application in traditional medicine

Verbena - unpretentious care. A plant that is capable of getting on well with other plants and can grow both in the garden and in the pot.

It has long been believed that this plant has many different magical properties. However, in fact, it has many healing properties that people use to this day.

How to use vervain for medicinal purposes, you will learn in this article. We will share with you popular and effective recipes using vervain.

Features of the plant

Benefit lurks in substances that are stored in its chemical composition.

In its composition:

• verbenamine;
• carotene;
• vitamin C;
• silicic acid;
• tannin;
• bitterness;
• flavonoids;
• steroids;
• slime;
• glycosides;
• essential oil.

Due to this composition, it is able to provide anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antipyretic, antispasmodic and wound healing actions.

1. Carotene dissolves inside the body, forming vitamin A. It is also responsible for the normal functioning of the immune system. Without it, will not pass any recovery and oxidative process. It affects the regulation of metabolism and protein synthesis. With its help, the formation of bones and teeth occurs, aging is slowing down.
2. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant that has anti-toxic, wound healing and liver cell regenerating effects. Ascorbic acid neutralizes harmful compounds that cause the formation of malignant tumors of the gastrointestinal tract.
3. Silicon acid is responsible for the elimination of toxins and the restoration of disturbed areas of the mucous membrane. Partially, she takes part in wound healing and antiseptic actions of vervain.
4. Tannin is a tanning agent that alters cell proteins and forms protection in the form of a film. Due to this it has a bactericidal and bacteriostatic property. Tannin has astringent effect. Sokogonnoe action that increases the appetite and normalizes the processes of digestion, has a bitterness. She has a tonic property.
5. Flavonoids neutralize free radicals and some toxic substances. They are also able to strengthen the capillaries and increase their elasticity. Interfere with the defeat of their sclerosis.
6. Steroids are represented by sitosterol, which protects blood vessels from plaque formation and deposits. Thanks to him, there is a reduction in the risk of an enlarged prostate. Anti-inflammatory, expectorant and enveloping effect has mucus.
7. Glycosides are valuable for their sedative, diuretic, antimicrobial, expectorant, vasodilator and disinfectant properties.
8. Thanks to the ether, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, bactericidal and stimulating effects occur.

Benefit and harm

1. Verbena can reduce the temperature during fever.
2. She has the ability to enhance the secretion of bile and sweat.
3. May relieve muscle spasm.
4. Actively used during the treatment of various skin inducts. These include:
   • ulcers;
   • rash;
   • eczema;
   • furunculosis;
   • scabies;
   • psoriasis;
   • neurodermatitis;
   • acne
5. It is also used in the treatment of dental diseases. Applying verbena, you will forget about the inflammation of the gums and unpleasant smell from the mouth.
6. Mental and neurological diseases are also treated with the active use of verbena.

Of these diseases, isolated:

• strong emotional experiences;
• stressful moments;
• nervous disorders;
• insomnia;
• hysteria;
• depression;
• epilepsy;
• chronic fatigue;
• prostration.

The irreplaceable assistant in a question of female diseases. Verbena is used when:

• violation of the menstrual cycle;
• violation of the urogenital system;
• manifestations of menopause;
• premenstrual syndrome;
• itching in the vagina.

Damage from vervain can be only if you do not follow the medical recommendations. If individual intolerance exists or an allergic reaction has begun, it is worth stopping such treatment. It is also unacceptable during pregnancy, as the plant leads to an increase in the tone of the uterus, which negatively affects the fetus.

Medicinal properties

In verbena hidden a large percentage of medicinal properties:

1. These are blood-purifying, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and restorative properties.
2. It improves the functioning of the liver, the process of digesting food, increases the appetite and restores the cells of the body, enhances the secretion of gastric juice, normalizes metabolism.
3. Preparations containing verbena reduce the temperature, increase the secretion of sweat and bile, eliminate muscle spasms, lower blood pressure, have a hypotensive effect.
4. Verbena is used to treat thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, rheumatism and gout.
5. The plant has a very effective action when cleaning vessels.
6. It will help with indigestion, digestive disorders, to solve the problem of lack of appetite.

All of these diseases will subside if verbena is used in treatment.:

• Anemia.
• Colic.
• Allergies.
• Cholecystitis.
• Gastritis.
• Hepatitis.
• Laryngitis.
• Colds.
• Pneumonia.

Application

Hair oil

Used for oily hair. It will prevent hair loss and protect the skin from dandruff. To do this, 3-4 drops of verbena oil are added to 5-6 ml of shampoo and the hair is washed with this substance.

Also make rinse for hair with vervain. To do this, add up to five drops of oil to a liter of boiled warm water and rinse the strands with this solution.

Useful tea

• 20 g of flowers of vervain.
• A glass of boiling water.

Pour the boiled water over the crushed flowers of the plant and leave to cool.. Drink at once. This drink contributes to:

1. improve blood circulation;
2. eliminate headaches and fever;
3. recovery of the menstrual cycle;
4. lowering the temperature.

We offer to watch an informational video about tea from vervain:

Essential oil

Often Verbena ether is used for menstrual disorders, as well as during menopausal disorders.

• It has a positive effect on hormones and is a strong aphrodisiac.
• Pronounced antispasmodic properties of ether.
• Helps to regenerate tissue after bruises and wounds.
• Tones after exercise.
• It is also quite often used in cosmetology.

Essential oil is not used in pure form, but is used as an additive in the finished products or for aromatic procedures.

1. For massage, 5-6 drops of verbenum oil are added to 10 g of fat cream.
2. To treat a sore throat, gargle with a solution of 200 ml of water, 1 tsp. salt and 1 drop of oil.
3. From a cold in 15 ml of Hypericum oil, add 1 drop of verben oil and drip no more than 4 times a day, 2-3 drops in each nostril.
4. To create an anti-aging agent from the crow's feet in the corners of the eyes, take 100 ml of any ester (olive, almond, apricot) and add three drops of verbena, rosemary and geranium to it. This tool is applied to the face and do not wash off.

We offer to watch an informational video about essential oil of verbena:

Medicinal tincture

• 50 grams of dried verbena grass.
• 700 ml of vodka.

1. Pour raw vodka.
2. Insist for three weeks in a dark cool place.
3. Filter out.
4. 1 tsp tinctures diluted in a small amount of water and applied three times a day before meals.

After applying the tincture:

• gastric juice will begin to stand out in an increased volume;
• normal liver function;
• inflammation will subside;
• increase the tone of the nervous system.

Infusion to rinse for inflammation

1. A tablespoon of dried herbs pour 300 ml of boiling water.
2. Insist on for two hours.
3. Rinse your mouth and throat to get rid of inflammations.

If necessary, you can mix with dry chamomile flowers and brew in the same way.

Collection and storage

1. All parts of the plant are suitable for collection.
2. Collect during the flowering period, which falls in August. During this period, it contains a maximum of essential oils that contain citral.
3. It is necessary to dry vervain under the influence of a temperature of + 50 ... +60 degrees in the dryer, under a canopy. A well ventilated room is also suitable.
4. The received raw materials are stored in a dry place (for example, in a box covered with paper).

Contraindications

• Do not use during pregnancy.
• Do not use to treat children under 14 years old.
• Do not use for hypertension.
• Contraindicated in low acidity of the stomach.
• Unacceptable in gallstone disease.

So you learned about the benefits that besides beauty, verbena can bring. Before using the plant for medicinal purposes, do not forget to consult a doctor. And just follow the rules of application, follow the proportions of the recipe, so as not to harm your health. Be healthy!

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