Cuff - medicinal properties and contraindications

An ordinary cuff is also called a bear's paw, female grass. She has many other names. Its medicinal properties are well studied and recognized not only by folk medicine, but also by official medicine. The plant has a fairly wide range of its growth. It occurs everywhere, and on the territory of our country as well. The only exceptions are the southernmost regions.

The herb is well known to diabetics because it can help with this disease. It is used also by persons who have a pathology of the bronchial and pulmonary apparatus. This herb treats many women's diseases. Despite its inconspicuous appearance, the plant has quite a significant healing power and has long been used to treat many diseases.

But not only this property is significant plant. It is widely used in cooking. The soup made from this plant is very tasty. Make from it and delicious salads.

Chemical composition

When considering this issue it can be noted that the cuff contains a large number of chemicals. In this regard, its composition is truly diverse and unique in nature. The following chemicals can be found in the bear's paw:

1. A large number of tannins. Their content depends on what part of the plant is considered when covering this issue. So, the aboveground part contains them in the amount of 3%, and the roots can already boast that they contain 8%.
2. The plant contains a sufficient amount of bitterness.
3. A lot of cuff fatty acids and steroids.
4. The composition is characterized by the content of a certain number of catechins and glycosides.
5. A lot of ascorbic acid in the plant. Especially in large quantities it is contained in the leaves.
6. The mineral composition of the cuff is very rich. It contains many known and valuable trace elements in different quantities.
7. The amino acid composition of the plant is quite diverse.Among it, the most important role is given to lecithin.

The abundance and diversity of the chemical composition naturally affects the presence of a large number of therapeutic effects in the plant. They can be reduced to the following positions:

1. The presence of steroids (phytosterols) stimulates the formation of progesterone. There is a regulation of metabolism. Myocardium starts to work more stably, immunity becomes stronger. Cuff is used in gynecological practice. Under the influence of steroids, the menstrual cycle normalizes. The plant treats many diseases from the female genital area. In addition, with the use of plants increases mental and physical performance.
2. The manifestation of a powerful antioxidant effect associated with the content of bioflavonoids. They are associated with pronounced activity in relation to the viral flora causing influenza-like diseases. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of enzyme substances leading to the destruction of hyaluronic acid.
3. Due to its lignin content, the plant exhibits antioxidant and detoxification properties. The body gets rid of toxins and heavy metal salts.This fully applies to certain types of fungal substances.
4. Under the influence of coumarins, the processes associated with wound healing are accelerated.
5. Under the influence of ascorbic acid, the work of the nervous structures is normalized, the immunity is strengthened, the endocrine glands begin to work better. The processes associated with blood formation come to the normal level.
6. Under the influence of phenol carboxylic acids inflammatory manifestations disappear faster. This is especially pronounced in relation to the digestive system. The kidneys begin to work more actively.
7. Under the influence of tannins, the permeability of the capillary wall is reduced.
8. The formation of cell membranes is carried out with the participation of fatty acids that make up the plant.
9. The action of coumarins is also based on the inhibition of the growth of cellular structures of malignant tumors.
10. Alzheimer's disease can be prevented by the leucoanthocyanidins that are present in a plant like the cuff. There is a normalization of metabolic processes.
11. Under the influence of bitterness, bile acids and gastric juice are produced better, and this, in turn, leads to an improvement in the digestive processes.

When is a plant used?

A variety of healing effects makes it possible to use herbs in a fairly wide range of different states:

• Education with ulcerative processes in the digestive tract.
• Conditions characterized by reduced peristalsis.
• Colitis, enterocolitis of various origins.
• Conditions characterized by diarrhea, inflammatory manifestations of the liver tissue.
• Pathology of the respiratory system, including tuberculosis infection.
• Inflammatory changes in the urinary system.
• Diseases associated with impaired metabolic processes.
• Cardiac pathology, atherosclerotic phenomena.
• Diseases of gynecological nature, heavy menstrual bleeding.
• Varicose veins
• Autoimmune diseases and connective tissue pathology.
• Nervous disturbances, sleep disorders.

Characteristics of pharmaceuticals

The plant is part of the following drugs:

1. Grass. Produced by the pharmaceutical industry in the form of a dry herbal composition. From it prepare infusions and decoctions, has a wide scope.
2. Elixir Gineks. It has the character of a multicomponent homeopathic preparation. Treats a whole range of pathological conditions. Including used as a means to prevent hair loss. Elixir is a fairly effective prophylactic agent for cancer of the mammary glands and uterus.
3. Gyneconorm Available in the form of plant phyto capsul. Indications for use are impaired menstrual cycle and pathology of the urine excretion system.

Prescription formulations

Cooking infusion of herbs
Dry grass in the amount of one tablespoon is brewed with boiling water in the amount of one cup. The composition is infused for 4 hours. After that it needs to be filtered. Infusion is used as a compress, lotions. They are washed with nonhealing ulcers. The composition is added to the water for bathing. They can treat the face if there are juvenile acne. If a sore throat or nasal sinuses are inflamed, the infusion can be used as a rinse.

It is quite suitable for the treatment of hemorrhoids. This shows the introduction of a tampon moistened with infusion,in the lumen of the anus. If you are concerned about nasal or internal hemorrhages, too intense menstruation - the intake of infusion is shown. This is done before meals several times a day. The presence of anti-inflammatory properties of the plant allows it to be used in ulcerative processes in the digestive tract. The composition can be applied to those women who have decided to lose weight. However, this technique should be combined with measured physical activity.

Fresh flowers for making infusion
On one glass of boiling water you want to add fresh flowers in the amount of one tablespoon. Infusion is carried out within an hour. Indications for use are various bleeding. Exceptions are not situations associated with heavy menstruation.

Preparation of alcohol tinctures
Alcohol in the amount of 500 ml is mixed with dry grass in the amount of 50 g. The composition then stands in a dark place for 14 days. Tincture is indicated for ingestion. A single dosage involves the use of tincture in the amount of one teaspoon. This is done before meals. The indication for use is the pathology of the digestive tract, and the urinary system.

Plant in the form of broth
In half a liter of water is added raw materials in the amount of three tablespoons. Boiling is carried out on low heat. The exposition is 10 minutes. Used for outdoor use. Broth wounds are washed, long-term healing ulcers. You can use a compress with a decoction or lotion. In this way, it is very good to eliminate the phenomena associated with cellulite. In the presence of inflammatory processes in the digestive tract, the broth is taken orally. Single reception it is 50 ml. With the help of a decoction, insomnia can be easily eliminated.

Broth and grape wine
This formulation has been invented for quite some time and has been successfully used for the therapeutic correction of various pathological conditions. Dry red medicinal raw materials in the amount of 15 g are added to the dry red grape wine. Grape wine is taken in the volume of half a liter. On a small fire, the composition should stand for 5 minutes. At one time, take one or two tablespoons of broth. Do it three times a day. Reception will improve sputum discharge, will help with tuberculosis infection. Will relieve the reception of decoction from diarrhea and heart pain, dropsy and metabolic disorders.

Preparation of gruel for the treatment of inflammatory skin processes
The leaves of the plant are pre-crushed. Then they are put in a bag, and it is applied to the wound surface. You can use dry leaves, but they should be boiled beforehand.

Steamed leaves for the treatment of sprains
Using the leaves, you can cook a delicious vitamin salad. This will require young fresh leaves of the plant. They should be placed in boiling water for a few minutes. They are then rinsed with cold running water. The composition can be supplemented with young onions, spinach, salad. As a gas station, what is more preferred is used.

Tea for women's health
To a quarter-liter water is added dry grass in the amount of one tablespoon. The composition should stay warm for 15 minutes. At one time use half a glass of tea. Do it several times a day. With the use of such a drink a woman begins to feel much better. In addition, normalization of the menstrual cycle occurs, the skin becomes younger. The drink is shown to women during breastfeeding, as it is capable of increasing milk production.The drink is recommended during the period of increasing the epidemic threshold of colds, because it helps to strengthen the immune system.

Treatment of skin manifestations requires an integrated approach. In this case, tea is taken orally, rubbing the affected areas of the skin with plant juice, or alcohol tincture. Treatment is supplemented with bathing with the addition of plant decoction to the water.

Contraindications

So far, no contraindications to the use of the cuff in home therapy have been identified. However, when taking large doses in unlimited quantities - diarrhea may appear.

Those who decide to start a cuff treatment should consult with a doctor without fail. It is always necessary to remember cases of individual intolerance.

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