The best herbal tea: recipes. How to make medicinal tea at home

On the meadow by chance
Ivan-chai blushed:
"My purple color, friends,
there's no way around it!"
He bowed kindly:
"It's good to drink fragrant tea!"
(A. Alferova)

Summer is a time of wild forbs. It's about time prepare fragrant herbs for the winter, to indulge in fragrant winter vitamin tea. Did you know that traditional tea in Russia appeared only in the 16-17th century?! And until that time, the Russians cooked jelly, prepared sbiten, kvass and mead, drank. Today I will tell you which of the Bashkir herbs can be used to make tea, as well as how and when they need to be harvested in order to preserve all the useful substances. We will prepare with you only those herbs, the medicinal effect of which on the body is not too pronounced, i.e. they can be consumed quite often, in the form of tea. However, almost all of them have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, diuretic, diaphoretic action. It may also take place individual intolerance. Therefore, as in everything, with herbal teas too you need to know the measure despite their

Ivan-tea (Kiprey narrow-leaved)

Koporye tea- so he was called in Russia. There is no caffeine in Ivan tea, a vitamin C is 5-6 times more than in lemons! It has been proven that the anti-inflammatory effect of Ivan-tea is the most pronounced among all plants of the domestic flora. For tea harvest leaves during flowering (late June-August).

Common coltsfoot

Do coltsfoot collect leaves (April-June). Coltsfoot tea has a softening, enveloping effect and helps with coughing.

Oregano

Fragrant oregano is a popular favorite. Just one sprig of "matryoshka" - and the tea acquires an unusual aroma. Oregano soothes, reduces blood pressure, thins the blood, has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect. Oregano harvest the upper part of the shoot with leaves and flowers (July-August).

St. John's wort

St. John's wort is oregano's best friend and an excellent mood booster. “Just as you can’t bake bread without flour, you can’t cure a person without St. John’s wort,”- they said in the old days. It helps with insomnia and depression, is an excellent antiseptic and treats many more ailments. Collected from St. John's wort the upper part of the shoot with leaves and inflorescences (June-August).

Thyme (creeping thyme)

Thyme is a relative of oregano. In ancient times it was called "divine herb" able to bring back life. Thyme will not only fill your tea with an unusual aroma, but will also help against many diseases, because. It has a powerful anti-inflammatory, expectorant and even antihelminthic effect. Gathered from thyme tops of shoots with flowers and leaves (late June-July).

Linden heart-shaped

Lime blossom is tender, fragrant and healing. Linden is one of the symbols of our republic. Linden tea has anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, soothing, antipyretic and diuretic effects. Gather lime blossom in late June-early July.

pharmaceutical camomile

Chamomile tea is soft and gentle, it well envelops the digestive tract due to the presence of a large amount of mucus in chamomile. Chamomile is considered one of the most popular medicinal herbs, recognized in many countries of the world for its healing properties. Several species of it grow in our republic, but chamomile can be easily distinguished: its yellow receptacle protrudes noticeably upwards above the petals in the form of a cone. as raw material collect inflorescences (June-August).

Peppermint

In ancient Rome, mint water was sprinkled on a room to create cheerful mood. And this is true, because mint tea invigorates, refreshes and increases appetite. Mint is an excellent antispasmodic. Preparing for tea leaves and inflorescences of mint (July-August). Tops of mint shoots can also be frozen and pamper yourself in winter

Wild strawberry (common)

Add a few leaves of wild strawberries to tea - this is an additional source of B vitamins and ascorbic acid. You can also dry the berries. Strawberry berries in tea - it's a miracle how tasty and healthy! Leaves for tea collect better during flowering, in June.

Rosehip May

Rosehip tea with honey brewed in a thermos is easy storehouse of vitamin C. Rose hips also contain vitamins A, E, K, P and group B. Such tea is simply indispensable for spring. Dog-rose fruit harvested as they mature from late August to October.

In the country, you can collect and dry in the winter lemon balm, calendula flowers, leaves of fruit trees and shrubs: black currant, raspberry, sea buckthorn. All these leaves can also be added to tea.

Collection, drying, storage.

Plants for tea collect on time and with high quality, properly dry and store. For every plant there are specific collection times when it accumulates the maximum amount of biologically active substances. collection calendar main medicinal plants

Need to collect raw materials in ecologically clean areas. When harvesting, make sure that the plants not treated with chemicals. Do not take sick, damaged and suspicious specimens, because. among the wild plants of Bashkortostan there are also For collection, choose sunny day, after the dew will dry up. Harvested leaves and flowers are dried in a dry ventilated darkened room, in a suspended state, collected in loose bundles or freely laid out on sheets of paper. The finished raw material should be brittle and crumble easily. It is more convenient to dry rose hips and strawberries in the oven or in the leaves of some plants. ferment at home, so that the tea is richer and more aromatic. The process is quite laborious, but the result is worth it. Detailed instructions can be fermentation usually subject leaves of Ivan tea, coltsfoot, strawberries, raspberries, sea buckthorn.

Finished raw materials store in a dark, dry place, in tightly closed jars or linen bags. Best herbal tea in a ceramic teapot, boiling water, leaving for 10-15 minutes.fermented tea brewed with water temperature 60-70 degrees. From the prepared raw materials, you can make a variety of "tea bouquets" for every taste.

Enjoy your tea drinking and good health, dear Ufa Moms!

Dedicated to the zealous mistress of the dacha
I am with my granddaughter - Liechka - still those tea pots! Of course, we are still far from the heroine Frosya Burlakova, who with her mother drank 6 glasses of tea at a time, but I can’t imagine my life without this hot drink.

Every year in the summer I collect herbs on hikes, I grow something in my country house. I am selective about the process: I really like herbal teas with notes of citrus fruits.

It seemed that it is difficult to surprise me with something, in my memory there is a huge baggage of plants, their aromas and taste sensations. And suddenly they bring me tea as a gift, which is fragrant with the aroma of lemon wormwood. It turned out that citrus notes and a peculiar tart taste are given to tea by a plant unfamiliar to me - aloysia, or lippia, or lemon verbena. I liked the aroma, the interesting taste of tea so much that I decided to search for the plant itself on the southern coast of Crimea, and information about it. And I found Aloysia! The success "turned my head", which did not prevent me from systematizing all the material I had on "tea and coffee" plants and preparing 2 articles. I will try to give more complete information about some, still uncommon and unfamiliar plants, and about those that we have already learned how to grow and which we have discussed more than once on the site, there will be more brief information about them on the collection, drying of raw materials and use.

So, we meet 27 cultivated and wild plants for various teas!

Aloysia trifoliate, or lemon verbena

Aloysia triphylla, or lemon verbena, Peruvian verbena, lemon verbena, three-leaf verbena (Aloysia triphylla, syn. A. citriodora, Lippia citriodora) is a shaggy dense deciduous shrub from the Verbena family, up to 3 m high and wide. It comes from Chile, Argentina . In reality, I really saw, as it were, a “spinning”, loose bush, up to 70 cm high. The leaves are whorled, 3-4 each, lanceolate, bright green, with a serrated edge, lemon flavor, up to 12 cm long. The flowers are small, pale purple to white, collected in slender protruding brushes, up to 12 cm long; bloom at the end of summer.

Features of growing in open ground

It withstands temperatures down to -5 ° C, therefore its cultivation with shelter (the base is mulched with a thick layer of humus, dry leaves) is possible only on the southern coast of Crimea and the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory. In the spring, pruning “on a stump” is required or 20-30 cm are left from the ground.
Seeds are tied poorly, so it is propagated vegetatively, by cuttings.

Features of growing in room culture

Propagated by cuttings, the optimal rooting time is the end of summer, after flowering in September; cuttings easily root in water. You can plant 2-3 rooted cuttings in one pot. Soil substrate: garden, humus, sand in the ratio 1:1:1. In winter, they are kept in a cool place with a temperature of + 6 + 10 ° C, both in a bright room, and it can be lowered into the basement, watering is reduced. In the spring, with the beginning of the growth of new shoots, if prolonged fertilizer was not applied during planting, then we feed 1 time with full mineral fertilizer. Then we exclude top dressing so that they do not lead to the growth of the vegetative mass to the detriment of the accumulation of aromatic components. Watering regularly, but without waterlogging. In hot, dry summers, mulching is necessary and, if possible, at least a little shading.

Application

tea raw materials: leaves, fresh and dry.
Tea: both tonic and sedative.
Aloysia is the "queen" of herbal teas. It is especially loved by the inhabitants of the Mediterranean, who on hot summer days quench their thirst and get in good shape, working condition with a cup of chilled tea from fresh mint and aloysia leaves, which certainly grow in pots near the house.
Tea raw materials - grass (above-ground part of the plant; small species are cut off entirely, large ones - only the upper part); shoots are cut 2 times per season: 1st in June-July, 2nd - in October. Tea: 4-5 leaves of verbena will be enough for a standard porcelain teapot to give a sophisticated taste to any tea or collection.
In addition to wonderful tea, dry leaves of lemon verbena are used in minimal quantities in cooking, in the preparation of white meat, fish; in South America - in sweet dishes, liqueurs.
The medicinal properties of this plant are also known: it has antipyretic, antispasmodic and mild sedative properties. In addition, brewed with ordinary boiling water and chilled, a few leaves of verbena can relieve toothache.
In the southern flower beds, Aloysia trifoliate is an excellent insecticidal plant: its smell drives away aphids and fights mites.

Information has been preserved that in Soviet times it was grown in state farms specialized in essential oil crops in the Crimea and the Krasnodar Territory in a coppice culture (the plantation was laid for 20 years, the collection of raw materials began from the 2nd-3rd year). I was especially interested in the fact of its cultivation here on the southern coast of Crimea, but I have not yet found more complete information on this issue (the search continues).
Initially, aloysia was introduced into culture as an ornamental plant, and then it began to be cultivated as an essential oil plant in the south of France.
From the novel Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, we learn that the aroma of aloysia was the favorite of the mother of the main character, Scarlett O'Hara.

Amaranth (Amaranthus)

A. panicled (A. cruentus, syn. A. paniculatus)
A. tricolor (Amaranthus tricolor)
A. tailed (Amaranthus caudatus)

tea raw materials: flowering plants.
Tea: general tonic, from red-leaved varieties (for example, Valentina variety) of red-cherry color, as a source of flavonoids and hydroxycinnamic acids.

Prickly artichoke, real (Cynara scolymus)

Tea raw materials: leaves, fresh and dry.
Tea: choleretic.
Drying details. For the preparation of tea substitutes, it is necessary that the raw materials turn black (fermented), then any herbal tea will be more fragrant.
Cooking: since the leaves of the artichoke are huge, they must be cut into small segments, chopped, it is better to do this with gloved hands. Literally 2-3 small pieces of the leaf will be enough for brewing 1 cup of boiling water. Dry take an incomplete teaspoon, without a slide.

Badan thick-leaved (Bergenia crassifolia)

tea raw materials: fresh and dry leaves.
Tea: Mongolian, or Chagir, famous for its tonic and metabolism-improving properties. An interesting combination in tea is bergenia with catnip, or lemon balm, taken in equal parts.
The nuances of the collection. We collect overwintered, blackened and browned leaves that existed on the plant for at least 3 years in early spring. When harvesting raw materials for plant restoration, at least 3-5 leaves are left on it.
Drying details. Already fermented leaves are laid out in 1 layer on clean paper and dried in a dry, ventilated place, for example, under a canopy.
Addition. Tea from old leaves is used for goiter, diseases of the urinary tract, toothache, for the prevention of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Leaves have long been used by summer residents of Siberia and Altai.

Elecampane (Inula helenium)

tea raw materials: rhizome, roots.
Tea: restorative, with cholecystitis, hepatitis, colitis, hemorrhoids, peptic ulcer.
Cooking: 1 tsp dried rhizomes and elecampane roots crushed in a coffee grinder are poured with boiling water in a porcelain teapot, filtered.
collection nuances. Harvested for the 2nd year of life in autumn or early spring. Washed in running water, cut into pieces 10-20 cm and into several pieces along.
Drying details. First, they are dried for 2-3 days in the open air, then dried in a dryer at a temperature of no more than + 40 ° C. The end of drying is determined by the fragility of the roots. Shelf life of raw materials is 3 years. The smell of properly dried roots and rhizomes is fragrant, the taste is spicy, bitter.
It is interesting
The great Russian commander Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov, during the transition with the army through the Alps, ordered the soldiers to drink tea from elecampane, which increases the body's resistance to low temperatures and lack of oxygen.

Oregano (Origanum vulgare)

Tea raw materials: grass, leaves (as a substitute for tea) with a delicate, flower-caramel aroma.
Tea: tonic, sedative (calming); contraindication - pregnancy. A luxurious combination in tea will be: raspberry leaf, blackberry leaf, strawberry leaf, peppermint leaf, white acacia flowers, sweet clover grass, oregano grass, taken in a ratio of 2:2:2:1:1:1:1. It will be nice to drink tea from oregano herb, chamomile flowers, linden flowers, blackberry leaves, taken in a ratio of 1: 1: 1: 1, with a cold.
The nuances of the collection. The period from regrowth to cutting is 55 days. Grass is harvested at the beginning of mass flowering. When harvesting, the tops are cut off at a height of 20-30 cm from the ground.
Drying details. Dry in 1 layer in the open air in the shade in a well-ventilated area, it is good to do this under a canopy. Drying raw materials in a dryer at a temperature of +40°C leads to the disappearance of the essential oil, and with it the aroma. The shelf life of raw materials is 2 years.

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)

tea raw materials: herb with a pleasant balsamic aroma and bitter taste.
Tea: anti-inflammatory, diuretic; best used in small amounts mixed with other herbs; St. John's wort goes especially well with oregano. Luxurious herbal tea can be obtained from sweet clover grass, St. John's wort, catnip leaf, taken in a ratio of 1:2:4.
The nuances of the collection. Gathered during flowering, cutting off the upper part of flowering shoots 25-30 cm.
Drying details. Dry, laying out a thin layer in attics, in ventilated rooms, under awnings, protected from direct sunlight; dryers at a temperature of +35+40°C. After drying, the coarse parts must be separated and discarded.

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Hyssop medicinal (Hyssopus officinalis)

Tea raw materials: leaves and shoots beginning to bloom with a tart, spicy aroma of ginger-sage, floral and coniferous shades.
Tea: prefabricated strengthening, good mixed with other herbs.
collection nuances. The period from regrowth to cutting is 118 days.

Mullein scepter-shaped, or densely flowered (Verbascum densiflorum, syn V. thapsiforme)

tea raw materials: corollas of flowers.
Tea: with honey smell and sweetish taste.
collection nuances. Raw materials are harvested in dry sunny weather.
Drying details. Dry under a canopy or in a ventilated room, under a canopy. The shelf life of raw materials is 2-3 years.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

Tea raw materials: fresh or dry leaves, shoots with a burning taste and a strong, pleasant, persistent lemony aroma with hints of geranium and mint.
Tea: fragrant, restorative; good mixed with other herbs.
collection nuances. On average, the period from germination to cutting is 60 days.

Filipendula ulmaria (Filipendula ulmaria)

L. ordinary or six-petal (F. vulgaris, syn. F. hexapetala)

Tea raw materials: grass, flowers.
Tea: vasoconstrictor, tonic, anti-fatigue, diuretic, choleretic, etc.
collection nuances. The grass is harvested in the phase of budding and flowering.
The nuances of drying. Lay out in 1 layer in a well-ventilated area, under a canopy, dry quickly. The shelf life of raw materials is 1 year, in a tightly closed container.

Lavender angustifolia (Lavandula angustifolia)

tea raw materials: inflorescences.
Tea: restorative, tonic, uplifting with a peculiar aroma that reminds of summer, holidays in the south. The main thing is to choose individually for yourself such a small amount of dry flowers, which will give tea a pleasant taste and aroma for you.
collection nuances. Peduncles are cut shortly before the flowers bloom.
Drying details. Dry in 1 layer, laid out on paper, or hung in bunches in a ventilated place, without direct rays.

Anise lofant, or wrinkled agastahis, Korean mint (Lophanthus anisatus)

tea raw materials: herb with a strong, delicate aroma with notes of caramel, fennel and anise.
Tea: can be used as a tea substitute, or slightly mixed with other herbs; has tonic, hypotensive and other properties.
collection nuances. Harvested during the budding period. The period from regrowth to cutting is 65 days.
The nuances of drying. Look (see). narrow-leaved lavender.

Lovage medicinal (Levisticum officinale)

Tea raw materials: rhizomes, roots, grass with strong notes of celery.
Tea: restorative. A pleasant tea is obtained if you pour 2 tsp. dry lovage root, boil and strain.
collection nuances. Dig up the roots in autumn, wash and dry. We cut the greens after 25-30 days from the moment of regrowth.
Drying details. See lavender angustifolia.

Melissa officinalis (Melissa officinalis)

tea raw materials: Leaves, tops of shoots with a refreshing lemon scent.
Tea: restorative, fragrant, sedative (sedative); good in combination with other herbs. Excellent tea is obtained by combining: blackberry leaf, lemon balm leaf, sweet clover herb, strawberry herb in a ratio of 15:3:1:9. At night, with insomnia, tea from lemon balm leaves or catnip grass, St. John's wort, hawthorn flowers, linden flowers, peppermint leaves, taken in equal parts, is good.
collection nuances. Harvest during flowering. The period from regrowth to cutting from the 2nd year of vegetation is 50-60 days.
The nuances of drying. Dry quickly under well-ventilated canopies. The shelf life of raw materials is 2 years.

Monarda fistulosa (Monarda fistulosa)

Tea raw materials: herb with the scent of bergamot.
Tea: oswego, or wild bergamot; a few leaves or a piece of inflorescence will give the tea the familiar aroma of Earl Gray (Earl Grey). May not be mixed with other herbs. A good gastric tea is considered to be one that combines monarda leaf, catnip grass and dry fruits of black elderberry, taken in equal parts.
collection nuances. Harvested from the 2nd year of plant life during the period of mass flowering.
Drying details. Can be hung in bunches under a canopy.

Mint (Mentha)

M. longifolia (M. longifolia)
M. spikelet, or curly (M. spicata, syn. M. crispa)
M. pepper (Mentha x piperita)

tea raw materials: grass
Tea: tonic, soothing with a refreshing taste; not only hot, but also chilled with ice; can be combined in a mixture with other herbs: lemon balm, oregano, thyme. A good combination in tea is obtained from strawberry leaf, sweet clover grass, blackberry leaf and peppermint leaf, taken in a ratio of 4:1:4:1. Luxurious tea for colds can be obtained from raspberry leaf, rosehip petals, stock rose flowers, peppermint leaf, taken in a ratio of 3:3:3:1. A pleasant refreshing tea that quenches thirst well in summer can be obtained from mint leaves, chamomile flowers, currant juice, and honey.
collection nuances. Harvest during the flowering period, in the morning.
The nuances of drying. It is better to dry quickly in dryers at a temperature of + 30 + 35 ° C. The shelf life of raw materials is 2 years.

Orthosiphon staminate (Orthosiphon aristatus)

This summer, I finally got to know him natively. A very interesting plant from my favorite Lamiaceae/or Lamiaceae family, which struck me with the exotic beauty of its flowers. See how stamens stick out of his flowers! Immediately associations arise in the head - plants that also have stamens sticking out of flowers: Gillis caesalpinia, callistemon, Lankaran acacia. This is an evergreen shrub from Sumatra, Indonesia, Java, but it is grown in the Crimea, on the Black Sea coast of the Krasnodar Territory, in the Caucasus as an annual plant, up to 80-90 cm high. The stem, like most Yasnotkovy, is tetrahedral. The leaves are oblong. The flowers are light purple, collected in an inflorescence brush; bloom in July-August. Sets seeds poorly.
Tea raw materials: grass.
Tea: renal.
The nuances of the collection. Collected several times during the growing season, starting from the end of July.
The nuances of drying. See mint.

Chamomile medicinal (Matricaria chamomilla)

tea raw materials: inflorescences-baskets.
Tea: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, mild sedative (it is good to drink it weak at night). A good tea that can be treated to guests who love herbal teas is the following: chamomile flowers, linden flowers, catnip leaves, taken in a ratio of 2: 1: 2, or only peppermint leaves, chamomile flowers, taken in equal parts, and in chilled tea add honey to taste.
The nuances of the collection. Harvest at the beginning of flowering.
The nuances of drying. Harvested at the beginning of flowering (white reed flowers along the edge of the basket are located horizontally) in dry weather, under canopies in the shade, or dryers at a temperature of +30 + 35 ° C.

Rue (Ruta graveolens)

tea raw materials: young and dry leaves with a strong pleasant aroma and a savory, slightly bitter aftertaste as a tea spice.
Tea: Root must be used carefully! Literally just a little bit.
collection nuances. The period from regrowth to cutting is 60 days.

Creeping thyme, thyme (Thymus serpyllum)

tea raw materials: apical parts of non-lignified shoots.
Tea: for colds, as an expectorant, antibacterial, diuretic, it needs literally a little bit, good mixed with other herbs. A pleasant fragrant tea will be obtained by combining thyme, catnip and raspberry leaf, taken in equal parts. By itself, thyme resembles the famous potion Pertusin (it is made on its basis).
The nuances of the collection. Harvest before flowering, or during the flowering period.
Drying details. Lay out or hang in small bunches in the fresh air in the shade under awnings, or in dryers at a temperature of + 35 + 40 ° C. The shelf life of raw materials is 2 years.

Chamenerion angustifolia, willow-tea (Chamaenerium angustifolium, syn. Epilobium angustifolium)

Tea raw materials: apical young leaves and upper parts of shoots of tart taste.
Tea: Koporye tea with sedative, sedative, anti-inflammatory properties.
collection nuances. Harvest at the beginning of flowering.
Drying details. Raw materials are crushed, twisted into tubes, left for fermentation. Drying is fast in the shade with ventilation, or dryers at a temperature of + 40 + 45 ° C.

Cumin (Helichrysum)

C. Italian, or Italian immortelle (H. italicum)
C. sandy (H. arenarium)

tea raw materials: grass.
Tea: choleretic.
The nuances of the collection. Harvested during the budding period or at the very beginning of flowering in dry weather.
The nuances of drying. Raw materials are dried quickly, spreading out in 1 layer under a canopy. and in dryers at a temperature of +30°+35°C. Shelf life of raw materials is 3 years.

Savory (Satureja)

Ch. garden (S. hortensis)
Ch. mountain (S. montana)

Tea raw materials: herb with a strong aroma and a savory, pungent, spicy taste.
Tea: general tonic, good mixed with other herbs
The nuances of the collection. The period from germination to cutting greens is 52 days.
The nuances of drying. They are laid out in 1 layer on clean paper, dried in a ventilated room, crushed after drying, the coarse parts are thrown away, stored in tight glass jars, the aroma is well preserved for a long time. The shelf life of raw materials is 2 years.

Salvia officinalis (Salvia officinalis)

tea raw materials: leaves, grass.
Tea: antiseptic. Literally a little, it is better to use with other herbs that soften it: oregano, thyme. How not to remember the famous Bolotov tea, which is effective for colds? It includes the grass of the initial letter, sage leaf, chamomile flowers, taken in equal parts.
The nuances of the collection. Harvested during the flowering period: in the 1st year in August-September, from the 2nd year in June-July.
Drying details. Dry under a ventilated canopy, laying out on clean paper in one layer, or in small bundles, or in dryers at a temperature of + 35 + 40 ° C. The dried raw materials are crushed, the coarse parts are thrown away. The shelf life of raw materials is 2 years.
Fans of clary sage (Salvia selarea), its peculiar amber and musk aroma, add a little bit of it to perfume tea.

Tea raw materials: grass.
Tea: tonic, tonic.
The nuances of the collection. Harvest during the flowering period.
The nuances of drying. See medicinal sage.

Echinacea (Echinacea)

E. purple (E. purpurea)
E. narrow-leaved (E. angustifolia)

tea raw materials: inflorescences-baskets
Tea: tonic, improves immunity.
collection nuances. Prepared from the 2nd year.
The nuances of drying. Lay out or hang in small bunches under ventilated canopies.

In addition, for tea (mostly in a mixture), you can use:

• common basil (Ocimum basilicum) - grass;
• saxifrage femur (Pimpinella saxifraga) - roots;
• blood-red hawthorn (Crataegus sanguinea) - flowers;
• prickly hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha) - flowers;
• hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) - flowers;
• black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) - fruits;
• initial letter medicinal (Betonica officinalis) - grass;
• wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca) - leaves;
• sweet clover (Melilotus officinalis) - grass;
• blackberry (Rubus) - leaves;
• medicinal jasmine (Jasminum officinale) - flowers;
• Crimean iron or Tatar-tea (Sideritis taurica) - inflorescences;
• large source (Polygala major) and I. Siberian (P. sibirica) - grass;
• heart-leaved linden (Tilia cordata) - flowers;
• common raspberry (Rubus idaeus) - leaves;
• Robinia pseudoacacia (Robinia pseudoacacia) - flowers;
• sowing nigella (Nigella sativa) and black damask (Nigella damascene) - seeds;
• crown mock orange (Philadelphus coronarius);
• wild rose, or dog rose (Rosa canina) - flowers;
• stock pink rose, or common mallow, garden (Alcea rosea, syn. Althaea rosea), (varieties with dark-colored flowers) - flowers to give a dark cherry color, etc.

Since all "tea" herbs, without exception, are medicinal plants, it is necessary to consult with your family doctor before using them.
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Foreword

Knowing what herbs are harvested in July, it is easy to stock up on fragrant tea leaves for herbal drinks, as well as raw materials for making homemade medicines. To do this, it is not necessary to go to the forest, many medicinal plants can be found in your country house or in your garden.

Top 10 herbs that are harvested in July (with photo)

The rating presents the ten most famous medicinal plants in Russia, which are harvested in July. They have the widest range of useful properties and are used in folk medicine especially often.

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum)

John's wort has antiseptic and diuretic properties.

It is found in forests, meadows and clearings, as well as along country roads. For medicinal purposes, the upper part of the stem (up to 30 cm) is collected when it has green leaves and a blossoming flower. It is best to harvest grass for 5-7 days of flowering. Optimal timing:

• in the southern regions of Russia - from the end of June to mid-July;
• in the middle lane - from the second half of July to the beginning of August.

St. John's wort is traditionally used in Russia as tea leaves. It is tasty and healthy, so it is drunk for pleasure and as a remedy. The plant has proven astringent and antiseptic, as well as diuretic properties, so its decoctions perfectly complement therapy:

• cardiovascular pathologies;
• diseases of the digestive system;
• inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat;
• dysfunctions of the female and male reproductive organs, as well as urinary organs;
• respiratory infections, including tuberculosis.

The herb is considered a natural antidepressant, making it useful in combating CNS dysfunctions.

St. John's wort can be collected in forests, meadows and clearings, as well as along country roads

Like other medicinal plants, St. John's wort should be harvested away from highways, railways, and other sources of pollution.

Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara)

Mother-and-stepmother knows how to lower the temperature

A perennial herbaceous plant that, during flowering and fruiting, becomes like a dandelion. Coltsfoot can be found along the banks of reservoirs, on ravine slopes and fields. In cities, it often grows in landfills and wastelands.

The traditional time of its flowering in the climate of European Russia is the warm half of spring. It is at the end of April and May that it is best to harvest flowers, but the leaves are harvested in July, a couple of weeks after the seeding of the baskets.

They cut off the green leaves with their fingers, leaving the petiole no more than 5 cm. Overripe plates, as well as those covered with brown spots (signs of rust) are not suitable, you should not take yellow leaves either - this color can indicate a fungal infection.

Carefully inspect the coltsfoot sheets before plucking them - not all can be used for treatment

Coltsfoot contains a lot of useful organic substances, due to which compositions based on it are used as:

• anti-inflammatory and cleansing;
• diaphoretic (antipyretic);
• tonic and wound healing;
• expectorant and softening;
• tonic and enveloping means.

For medical purposes, the root of the plant is also used, but it is mined during the period of full maturity of the coltsfoot. This is the second half of September or mid-October, depending on the climate.

Calendula (Calendula)

Calendula is an excellent remedy for fighting bacteria.

Calendula officinalis (Calendula officinalis) grows mainly in temperate latitudes. This is an annual grass, which is increasingly planted in summer cottages and household plots, so today it can rarely be found as a weed.

For medicinal infusions and decoctions, the flowers of the plant are used more often, which are harvested and harvested in July. It is important that at the time of collection they are well opened.

Calendula has powerful bactericidal properties. Its extract is detrimental to many representatives of the pathogenic flora. Medicines based on calendula are used:

• against non-healing wounds and fistulas;
• for gargling and treating the mucous membrane of the gums;
• against burns;
• to improve the outflow of bile, as well as the normalization of blood pressure and pulse;
• against inflammatory diseases of the genital area and gastrointestinal tract.

Marigold flowers are also called marigolds.

Calendula, which is also called medicinal marigold, has become the basis for many pharmacy tinctures, tablets and ointments.

Field thistle, or Pink thistle (Cirsium arvense)

Sow thistle is considered by many to be a useless weed, but this is a very erroneous opinion.

People who do not know about the medicinal value of this plant consider it a beautiful and prickly weed, which, although it grows in meadows and mountains, is more common in fields and vegetable gardens. Thistle blooms from June to mid-autumn. Its medicinal flowers and leaves are usually harvested in July.

Folk healers and official doctors respect the field bodyak, because compositions based on it are capable of:

• disinfect wounds and treat inflammation;
• anesthetize and relieve fever;
• calm the nervous system;
• stimulate the work of the kidneys, as well as the female mammary glands (when feeding);
• expel worms and treat hemorrhoids.

Sow thistle successfully treats inflammation

Harvesting sow thistle, its flowers are cleaned of thorns. They do the same with leaves, and young and green ones can be used immediately, fresh, for a vitamin salad with cucumber, horseradish and sour cream.

Plantain large (Plantago major)

Plantain grows everywhere - both in the city and in the fields

It grows almost everywhere, except for permafrost regions. You can meet plantain in glades and meadows, and in the city it grows in abundance in wastelands.

Plantain leaves are harvested from May to August, but July is considered the best time for this. They are healing and can be great to help out with wounds and cuts when other medicines are not at hand.

Compositions based on this plant are used for:

• allergies and diarrhea;
• cystitis and hemorrhoids;
• tumors of the stomach and lungs;
• poorly healing ulcers and boils;
• bronchitis and pneumonia;
• inflammation of the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract.

Plantain is applied to a wound to treat inflammation.

In addition, plantain is capable of:

• stop bleeding;
• relieve pain;
• fight infections;
• improve sleep.

When collecting raw materials, only the leaves are cut. You should not tear the plant by the root, otherwise the next year there will be no medicinal bush in this place.

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca)

Motherwort is great for nerves

The plant owes its Russian name to wastelands, since it is there that city dwellers most often meet it. In the wild, motherwort prefers coniferous and mixed forests.

Medicinal value is the upper part of the stem. The grass is harvested and harvested in July, during the flowering period.

Popularity in medicine is due to its sedative properties, due to which the plant is used for:

• cardiovascular diseases;
• nervous disorders.

Motherwort helps with problems with the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys

As an aid, it is used in therapy:

• colds and problems with the gastrointestinal tract;
• inflammation of the respiratory system;
• weak kidney function.

Medicines made from motherwort lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Burdock (Arctium láppa)

Burdock cleanses the body of toxins

This is a perennial plant with very large, drooping leaves and purple tubular flowers. It is found in temperate regions. Unpretentious burdock feels great both in the wild and in the city, where it grows in landfills and abandoned plots of land.

In folk medicine, the root of the plant is more often used (it is harvested in the fall, using only the grass of the first year of life), less often - the leaves, which are harvested in July-August. They contain useful substances that allow you to use burdock for:

• cleansing the body of toxins;
• treatment of eczema and psoriasis;
• improving the functioning of the kidneys and organs of internal secretion;
• fight against inflammatory diseases of the joints;
• normalization of digestion;
• burn treatment.

Burdock feels great both in the city and in the wild

The properties of burdock have made it a popular and affordable folk remedy. However, do not forget that any therapeutic formulations should be used. agreed with the doctor.

Chamomile medicinal (Matricaria chamomilla)

Medicinal chamomile can cure a cold

It grows in temperate and southern latitudes, so it is found almost everywhere in Russia:

• in fields and forests;
• along country roads;
• along rivers, ponds and lakes

It differs from other types of chamomile in that it has a receptacle

• does not have bristles and films;
• hollow inside;
• at the beginning of flowering it looks hemispherical, and towards the end it becomes elongated and resembles a narrow cone.

In addition, the aroma of pharmacy chamomile is more expressive and rich. Its flowers are used as a raw material for decoctions. They are harvested from June to August, but the maximum healing essential oil can be obtained from baskets harvested in July.

Chamomile has healing properties when needed:

• stop bleeding and relieve inflammation;
• clean the wound and eliminate pain;
• cure colds and runny nose;
• calm the nervous system and stop convulsions;
• reduce body temperature to normal and improve the excretion of bile.

The best time to pick chamomile is in July

It is used for:

• pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract and in gynecology;
• treatment of skin diseases and in dentistry;
• weakness of the heart rhythm and other health problems.

The usual chamomile tea has a healing effect, a cup of which before bedtime is a great way to disconnect from problems and have a good rest at night.

Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)

Horsetail cures ulcers and eczema

Herbaceous plant, common in Russia. It is absent only in the deserts and in the Far North.

In official and folk medicine, they use remedies prepared from the barren shoots of horsetail, an herb that is harvested and harvested in July. Horsetail is cut with sickles, and sometimes with a scythe. Dried raw materials are stored for up to four years.

Plant infusions are used as a means of:

• from sand and kidney stones
• hemostatic and wound healing;
• tonic and astringent;
• diuretic and anti-inflammatory, with kidney problems.

Horsetail herb extracts are indispensable for:

• reduced immunity;
• uterine bleeding;
• too rapid formation of hard plaque;
• eczema and neurodermatitis;
• alopecia (baldness) and scleroderma (an autoimmune connective tissue disease).

Horsetail is often used for cosmetic purposes.

Clinical trials have proven that horsetail is successfully treated with:

• duodenal ulcers;
• diseases of the gallbladder and pancreas;
• allergic dermatoses;
• convulsive syndrome in children.

For homeopathic purposes, it is used in the fight against:

• pulmonary tuberculosis;
• atherosclerosis and helminthiasis;
• bronchial asthma and scarlet fever;
• skin itching.

Horsetail is also popular in cosmetology. For example, compositions against acne are made from it.

Ivan-tea narrow-leaved (Chamérion angustifólium)

Ivan tea helps with epilepsy

Found on all continents of the northern hemisphere. In Russia, it is most abundant in the coniferous forests of the European part, as well as in Siberia.

Ivan-chai loves clearings and edges. It can often be seen growing along the edge of railway embankments, along fields and along river banks.

Ivan-tea herb is a valuable medicinal raw material. From its leaves and flowers, which are harvested from July to August, medicines are prepared for:

• inflammation of the throat and ears,
• migraines;
• epilepsy and alcoholic psychosis;
• colds, neuroses and convulsions;
• ulcerative and other lesions of the gastrointestinal tract.

This herb makes a very tasty brew.

The amazing properties of Ivan tea are confirmed by examples from life. So, the doctor and scientist Pyotr Badmaev, who devoted many years to studying the beneficial properties of this plant, was very fond of brewing fragrant and healthy grass. Perhaps that is why he lived to be 110 years old, and in the year of his centenary, his youngest daughter was born!

Healers believe that the maximum of useful substances in plants accumulates from 8 to 9 in the morning and from 16 to 17 in the evening. A hot afternoon is not suitable for harvesting.

When stocking up on July herbs, it is worth remembering that at this time the collection of some June plants continues and the harvesting of August ones begins. When determining the exact dates for going for flowers and leaves, one should take into account the weather and climate - the further north, the later, and if the summer turned out to be very hot, harvesting can be started half a month earlier than usual.

Leaves for brewing are easier to prepare, and they give a product that looks very similar to natural tea. Fresh and dried leaves can be used alone or in mixtures. Usually, when a drink is prepared hastily, in a marching way, one or two types of plants are taken. At home, they already use a large number - each of them will contribute to the birth of an excellent drink.

Most often, tea is brewed with young leaves of cranberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and black currants. Experienced connoisseurs of the health flora recommend not to ignore the leaves of meadowsweet, wild rose, cherry, apple and pear, thyme and oregano shoots. Well, perhaps, the list of tea contenders does not end there. It is known that the Germans, for example, in such a list also include leaves of mallow, cuff, rattle, plantain, woodruff, calico, yarrow, tansy, wintergreen, lavender, gentian and fragrant spikelet. They find it possible not even to neglect the leaves of elm, willow, ash and birch for a tea feast. Of course, it would be nice to check such recommendations on occasion and our naturalists.
The leaves are collected on clear, dry days, after the dew has disappeared, the leaves are not mixed, they are not left in the sun - the color and aroma will be lost.

Drying is the easiest way to harvest leaves for future use. It is better to dry under a canopy, in attics, terraces, laying out raw materials on paper. You can dry herbs in small bunches, hanging them on the walls. Lingonberry and blueberry leaves are harvested in May-July, blackberry - in June-July, fireweed - in July-August, apple and cherry - in August-September, and forest raspberries - all summer. The tops of heather are torn off when this shrub is in full bloom - in July-August. Dried leaves are inspected, cleaned of spoiled impurities, then they are cut into tea leaves and lightly roasted in the oven. When roasted, the leaf loses its natural color, darkens and, when brewed, gives an appetizing infusion. Tea is brewed at the rate of 3 grams of tea leaves per cup of boiling water. Fireweed, strawberry, raspberry, cherry, apple and blackcurrant drinks give a very pleasant color.

Fermentation is a more complex way of processing a fresh leaf. It is used in the preparation of leaves of fireweed, strawberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, apple trees and cherries. To do this, the collected leaves are first withered so that they lose some of the moisture and become soft (for which they are placed in the shade for 3-5 hours), then the withered leaves are twisted in the palms and rolled up on a table or corrugated board until they are raw and sticky. The green juice that comes out is a sign that the state of the leaf cells is disturbed and oxidative processes will begin there in the air. Twisted leaves are put in a box, covered with a damp cloth and left to ferment for seven to nine hours. After that, the leaves are scattered on a baking sheet and dried in an oven. The brew from fermented leaves gives a tasty, well-colored infusion, without herbal smell and taste.

Simmering is the third way to process leaves. Fresh tea collection is withered, as is done during fermentation, then the leaves are loaded into a cauldron (cast iron, ceramic pot) and placed in a cool oven for about twelve hours. Steamed raw materials are dumped on the table, the leaves are rolled up in the palms and placed on baking sheets to dry. The dried leaf is ready to eat.

An interesting brew from a mixture of different leaves. Usually take equal amounts of dried leaves of apple and strawberries, cherries and apples, strawberries and raspberries, strawberries and strawberries, cherries and fireweed, apple and fireweed, and other combinations. To enhance the aroma of the drink, it’s a good idea to add fresh leaves, cut into chips, to dry tea leaves. Leaves of blackcurrant, mint, oregano, woodruff, sweet clover and yarrow give a pleasant fragrance. Tea will become even more appetizing if you put rose petals and jasmine in it.

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Sweet clover (in Latin Melilotus) is a herbaceous plant of the legume family. Its Russian name is associated with the word "donna", which was once called gout.

The height of the sweet clover is up to two meters. The plant has a branched stem, tap root, trifoliate leaves with stipules, white or yellow drooping long flowers. The plant blooms in summer - from June to August.

The plant has the following effect:

• expectorant;
• lactagon;
• painkillers;
• antiseptic;
• laxative;
• promotes wound healing;
• helps with fever.

The plant is not used for:

• pregnancy;
• kidney disease;
• problems with blood clotting;
• internal bleeding.

Oregano - flowers and leaves

Benefits of using herbs

- pronounced antibacterial effect;
- relieves inflammation, improves bile flow;
- acts as a diuretic;
- favorably affects the work of the nervous system, carrying out effective prevention of neurosis, insomnia and depression;
- reduces soreness of the teeth, inflammation and bleeding of the gums;
- normalizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract;
Oregano is often used as a drug to fight fungal infections;
- due to the strong diaphoretic and expectorant action, the herb is successfully used for therapeutic purposes - for bronchitis and colds, as well as an effective cough remedy;
- tones the skin, eliminating inflammation and various rashes;
- the use of oregano is relevant for menstruation, since the herbal infusion perfectly helps to reduce pain and spasms;
- lowers blood pressure (but only if hypertension is not severe;
- helps with spasms of the intestines, stomach, liver diseases;
- relieves inflammation of internal organs, due to which the plant is used for pancreatitis;
- a large number of women use oregano seeds for weight loss, as they help burn fat deposits, etc.

St. John's wort - flowers and leaves

The medicinal properties of St. John's wort were noticed in ancient times. It is believed that the more understandable Russian word "St. John's wort" originates from the Kazakh "Jeroboy" - "wound healer".

All parts of St. John's wort contain coloring matter, as well as (up to 1%) flavonoids. essential oil (more than 1%) and up to 13% tannins. There are organic acids, in particular isovaleric.

In addition, St. John's wort is rich in vitamins: ascorbic acid, nicotinic acid, vitamins P and PP, as well as carotene.

There is ceryl alcohol, choline and traces of alkaloids in the herb.

St. John's wort has a pronounced bactericidal effect.

Both in folk and scientific medicine, preparations from St.

Hypericum preparations (infusions, decoctions) are taken orally for inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Used for rinsing with stomatitis, inflammation in the mouth and throat, as well as for lubricating the gums with inflammation.

St. John's wort preparations are widely used externally, especially for extensive and deep burns (I and II degrees), for the treatment of wounds and other various skin lesions: for boils, abscesses, ulcers, mastitis, and inflammation of the nasal mucosa.

Not so long ago, medical scientists discovered another property of St. John's wort. As a result of clinical trials, the antidepressant effect of St. John's wort concentrate, its positive effect on the nervous system, was established.

A huge plus of this discovery was the absence of those contraindications and side effects that become constant companions of chemical antidepressants. The drug "Gelarium", based on St. John's wort concentrate, is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate depression.

Strawberries - leaves and fruits

- a berry that is in the first place of all in terms of iron, vitamin E, folic acid and calcium. The leaves and roots of strawberries are rich in tannins, alkaloids and essential oils. Strawberry tea helps with inflammation of the mucous membrane. In addition, strawberry leaves and rhizome have a diuretic effect, heal wounds, heal ulcers and shrink the spleen. Loose teeth and weak gums can be strengthened by rinsing with strawberry decoction.

Strawberries are also beneficial for the human body. The fruits of the plant contain trace elements, sugars, pectins, acids, fiber, vitamins and essential oils. They not only improve appetite, but also contribute to the normalization of digestion.

Hyssop - flowers and leaves

The hyssop semi-shrub has extensive useful properties. It is used as an expectorant, laxative, wound healing and antihelminthic.

The preparations of this plant have an antiseptic and antimicrobial effect.

Hyssop, due to its antispasmodic properties, soothes stomach pains. Subshrub-based products increase blood pressure, and also act against various types of fungus. Hyssop flowers and leaves are used to treat various skin diseases, bruises and wounds. In addition, infusions and decoctions from these parts of the plant are used externally for rinsing, and in the oral cavity they relieve inflammation. Preparations from these parts of this medicinal shrub are indicated for various gastrointestinal problems.

Iceland moss - thallus

Icelandic moss, the second name of which is Icelandic cetraria, is a ground lichen from the Parmeliaceae family, which is not related to mosses (a symbiosis of algae and fungus). Found in Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia. It grows well in pine forests, heaths, marshes, tundras and forest-tundras of Siberia, Alay, Karelia and the Caucasus. It is found on the bark of tree stumps or directly on the soil, prefers unshaded areas where it can form entire thickets.

The use of Icelandic moss with health benefits was first described in the folk treatises of Norway, Sweden, Iceland: the Scandinavians used lichen for colds, to strengthen the body, treated the skin with healing infusions for cracks, burns, wounds. Only in the twentieth century were studied antibacterial properties and the possibility of using it for the treatment of tuberculosis patients. To date, it is included in the pharmacopeia of a number of countries, including Russia. Treatment with Icelandic moss is effective in a number of diseases, since it has expectorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, tonic, enveloping, antimicrobial, laxative, anti-inflammatory, wound healing and choleretic effects. Considered a powerful natural antibiotic.

Calendula - flowers

Calendula officinalis or in the common people marigold is a favorite plant of many summer residents. This is an annual ornamental plant with yellow or bright orange flowers, unpretentious, cold-resistant, blooms until frost, is found everywhere in flower beds and adorns them with its beauty.

Calendula has a bactericidal, anti-inflammatory effect - it kills staphylococci and streptococci and is widely used in the treatment of inflammatory and infectious diseases.

Tinctures, decoctions and infusions are used for gargling with sore throat, with diseases of the oral cavity, such as stomatitis, periodontal disease, thrush in children, wash eyes with conjunctivitis, make lotions with barley, instill into the ear with purulent otitis media. Calendula is used to treat boils, purulent wounds, abrasions, burns, cuts, anal fissures.

An analgesic, wound-healing effect of calendula has been established, it relieves swelling and itching from insect bites - mosquitoes, wasps, bees. It is enough to lubricate the wound with fresh leaf juice or tincture of calendula and the itching stops. For washing wounds, fresh juice of inflorescences is used. Infusion, tincture and ointment are used for burns and frostbite, for the treatment of skin problems, for scrofula, for ulcers and fistulas.

Calendula has a calming effect on the nervous system, reduces excitability and blood pressure, cleanses the blood, and is used to treat heart disease and hypertension. It is used to improve sleep, increase efficiency, to relieve headaches.

Apply calendula as a diuretic, choleretic, diaphoretic. With a stomach ulcer and duodenal ulcer, with diseases of the liver, intestines, spleen, with hepatitis and inflammatory processes in the bile ducts, tincture and infusions of calendula are used.

Calendula preparations are widely used in gynecology and oncology, infusions from inflorescences are used in the form of douches for cervical erosion.

Creams, ointments and oils are used to treat skin diseases, burns, frostbite, varicose veins, to heal cracks in the heels and hands, to relieve itching and irritation. In cosmetology for hair care, for the skin of the hands, face.

Fireweed (Ivan-tea) - flowers and leaves

Decoction and infusion of fireweed are used for a number of diseases of various organs and organ systems. In its chemical composition, fireweed leaves contain a significant amount of mucus and tannin, which is why the infusion is successfully used for various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by high acidity (gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastritis). In addition, the infusion helps to cope with the negative consequences of intestinal dysbacteriosis and normalize the flora.

The presence of ascorbic acid, iron and manganese in the chemical composition of this medicinal raw material characterizes the healing infusion as an effective tool in the fight against iron deficiency anemia (low hemoglobin according to the result of a general blood test). In addition, the infusion can be used by women with heavy menstruation, as well as in the postpartum period.

Infusion and decoction of fireweed stimulate cardiac activity and have a mild effect on the nervous system. They are used for insomnia, nervous overexcitation, increased irritability and headache.

As an external agent, an infusion of the leaves is successfully used for diseases of the oral cavity, such as stomatitis, sore throat, tonsillitis. Dry powder from the leaves of a medicinal plant is used as an aid in the treatment of infected wounds and ulcers. As a poultice, it is used for otitis media (including acute) and soft tissue bruises.

Clover - flowers

Decoctions and infusions, juice, tinctures are prepared from clover, which are taken orally and used externally for rinses, lotions, and therapeutic baths. Clover is included in the composition of ointments, powders, cleansers and treatment of skin diseases, shampoos, lotions.

Preparations from clover have a choleretic, diuretic, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, expectorant, hemostatic, astringent action and treat many ailments.

Decoctions of clover treat diseases of the liver and biliary tract, kidneys, urolithiasis, inflammation of the bladder and appendages.

Clover flowers relieve swelling and inflammation, purify the blood, improve the functioning of the whole organism.

Steamed porridge flowers, applied to sore spots, help with varicose veins.

Decoctions and infusions from inflorescences and leaves are drunk for asthenia and anemia, for headaches and dizziness, for rickets, pulmonary tuberculosis, for bleeding and hemorrhoids, for poisoning.

Clover has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and expectorant properties and is successfully used to treat acute colds, bronchitis and bronchial asthma, sore throats and coughs, as well as to treat skin diseases, diathesis, abscesses and burns. Red clover is used to treat gout and rheumatism.

A decoction and infusions of clover remove excess fluid from the body, promote better sputum separation, improve sweating, destroy harmful microorganisms, relieve swelling, they are used for rinsing - with gingivitis, stomatitis, tonsillitis, as well as for washing wounds.

Nettle - flowers and leaves

Pharmacological properties Normalization of lipid metabolism, mainly due to iron salts and vitamins; A pronounced hemostatic effect due to the presence of vitamin K, which is involved in the production of a blood coagulation factor - prothrombin. This property is characteristic of fresh raw materials, while dried nettle, on the contrary, slows down the process of blood clotting; Choleretic action; Anti-inflammatory effect; Acceleration of tissue regeneration; Increased tone of the uterus and intestines; Stimulation and toning of the body, increased basal metabolism due to the high content of chlorophyll. Improvement of cardiac and respiratory activity.

Flaxseed - flowers and leaves

Medicinal flaxseed facilitates the work of the stomach, gently and gently relieves constipation, is an excellent diuretic, which has a great effect on the work and restoration of kidney function.
With the use of flaxseed in food (drink), the microflora of the stomach is restored and appetite improves.
The plant can be used not only inside the body.
It has a healing hemostatic effect.
Stops inflammatory processes (pimples, ulcers), fights external fungal diseases.
Boiled flaxseed tinctures are drunk regularly to prevent constipation. You can also rinse your mouth for sanction and prevention.
Linen decoction is used to wipe the face for cosmetic purposes.
Flax in the infusion has a choleretic effect and is acceptable for use in the postoperative period.
It helps to cope with such troubles as kidney disease, enuresis, cystitis, anemia, acute respiratory infections, fungal diseases of a different nature, violation of the sanctions of the oral cavity and other mucous membranes.
Flaxseed ointment is an excellent tool for better healing of open ulcers, fights acne, removes boils.
Flax preparations significantly reduce psoriasis, fight conjunctivitis, blepharitis, eczema.
Infusion is an anesthetic for sprains, with inflammatory processes leading to hemorrhoids.
Infusion and decoction helps to cope with anemia, and is relevant as a preventive infusion to maintain the overall health of the body.

Raspberry - leaves and fruits

First of all, raspberries are known to us as a remedy used for colds, acute respiratory infections, sore throats. The reason for this is the high content of salicylic acid, which is considered a diaphoretic and antipyretic. Remember this age-old recipe: drink tea with raspberries and go to bed? Raspberry is good because, unlike chemical antipyretics, it does not have a side effect on the body.

Raspberries are in the top 3 antioxidant-rich foods. And we know that they help us fight the aging of the body, maintain health and youth.

Raspberries contain a large amount of vitamin C. It is this vitamin that helps us fight the harmful effects of the external environment.

Raspberries are high in magnesium, which is so good for the heart. It is also rich in manganese.

Vitamin K, which is also rich in raspberries, is involved in the formation of blood clotting factors.

Raspberries also have other properties that are beneficial to our health: anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, antiemetic, and even analgesic and antitoxic.

Cuff - flowers and leaves

The cuff is considered a cure for all diseases. It has been known since ancient times as a truly miraculous remedy. It is used not only in folk, but also in traditional medicine in many countries.

Harvesting of raw materials is carried out during the flowering period, immediately after the race has dried. Cut off all ground parts of the cuff. They are dried in the fresh air in a place protected from precipitation and sunlight. Store raw materials in glass or paper packaging for 12 months.

The cuff contains a large amount of steroids, ascorbic acid, tannins, flavonoids, fatty and phenol carboxylic acids, coumarins, lipids, resins, catechins and trace elements (nickel, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, boron, molybdenum).

The cuff is widely used in gynecology. Phytohormones, which are part of it, help get rid of menstrual irregularities, cure female infertility and maintain pregnancy. However, it should only be used under medical supervision.

Cuff tea helps reduce the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. It stimulates the pancreas and intestines, bringing blood sugar levels back to normal.

No wonder it is otherwise called the mother-grass or the king-grass. Even for preventive purposes, you can simply dry the coltsfoot in the spring and constantly add it to tea. There will definitely be no harm.

In all other cases, a coltsfoot is useful, reviews eloquently confirm this. Take the plant in the form of decoctions, teas and infusions.

Broth coltsfoot. Warm 3 large spoons of leaves (crushed) in a water bath with a glass of boiling water for 15 minutes. Dosage 3 spoons after each meal.
Infusion mother-and-stepmother. 3 large spoons of flowers and leaves are brewed in a water bath with a glass of boiling water for 15 minutes. After another 45 minutes, strain well and dilute in a glass to full. Drink the infusion should be warm, store in the refrigerator.
Tea from coltsfoot leaves. 2 large spoons with the top insist in a glass of boiling water, like tea. Dosage - one cup three times a day.
Successfully used coltsfoot for coughs and colds, because it has a secretory, diaphoretic and anti-inflammatory effect. We make a decoction (see the recipe above) and drink it in a spoonful every three hours as an expectorant. If you add honey, lemon or mint to the broth, it will be much tastier.

Melissa - flowers and leaves

The rich composition endows plants with a whole arsenal of healing properties. Melissa has antispasmodic, sedative, hypnotic, sedative, carminative, choleretic, hypoglycemic, astringent, anticonvulsant, expectorant, tonic, diuretic, antiviral, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiallergic effects.

Mint - flowers and leaves

Mint medicinal has a lot of positive properties:

it is an excellent diuretic, due to which excess fluid is removed from the body. If you consume a large amount of pickles, it is helpful to drink fresh mint tea daily;

there is a choleretic effect, therefore it can be used as a means for losing weight;

used as an antiemetic - a few drops of pomegranate juice and mint are mixed. This composition helps to relieve an attack of nausea, stop vomiting and can be taken during pregnancy;

has a calming effect on the nervous system, helps relieve anxiety. To do this, it will be enough to drink a cup of tea, for the preparation of which dried or fresh mint can be used;

The plant has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. To do this, fresh grass is brewed, mint should be boiled for several minutes and ready-made tea can be taken for migraines and headaches;

Peppermint can be used in cosmetology to strengthen and treat hair. It is useful to regularly rinse the strands with warm decoction after each wash. However, if such a natural rinse is used, it is strictly forbidden to use a hair dryer to dry the hair. This tool perfectly nourishes the strands, restores natural shine, stimulates hair growth, eliminates the problem of split ends;

Shepherd's purse - flowers and leaves

Such herb as shepherd's purse has a unique hemostatic effect. The substances contained in this plant contribute to increased muscle motility and uterine tone. Thanks to acetylcholine, this herb is able to restore intestinal motility. Special galenic forms of shepherd's purse significantly expand peripheral vessels, and also have a mild hypotensive effect. The leaves of this unique herb have unconditional phytoncidal activity. It should also be noted that a large amount of potassium was found in the shepherd's purse.

Tansy - flowers

Tansy has also been widely used in folk medicine. For treatment, the aerial part of the plant is used, while enterobiosis, hypocidic gastritis, hepatitis, colitis, ascariasis, cholecystitis, hypotension, and nervous excitement are treated. Tansy compresses are used for gout, as well as for festering and non-healing wounds.
The juice obtained from tansy is used for various ailments - such as, for example, intoxication after tuberculosis, fever, as well as in the treatment of epilepsy, headaches, painful or excessive menstruation, ulcers, joint pain, rheumatism, colds. The juice also has a sedative effect.

Plantain - grass

Plantain is an excellent human medicine. It perfectly relieves inflammation, serves as an antiseptic, heals and heals wounds, has a positive effect on the secretory function of the stomach, relieves pain, and also has an expectorant and blood-purifying effect. It is used as a powerful analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. With the help of an infusion of plantain leaves, you can get rid of not only an ordinary cough or respiratory disease, but also serious diseases such as pulmonary tuberculosis, pleurisy, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, bronchial asthma and whooping cough.

As a result of special phytochemical studies, it was found that plantain leaves contain components that affect cholesterol metabolism and serve as an anti-ulcer agent. And the alcoholic or aqueous leafy extract of the plant is indispensable for especially severe forms of ulcers. It is also noted that psyllium-containing medicines and the juice of its leaves (as well as the leaves themselves) contain antibacterial substances that help with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, pathogenic microbes of wound infection, hemolytic staphylococci, etc.

Wormwood - flowers and leaves

The beneficial properties of wormwood are due to active substances - absinthine, anabsinthine, flavonoids, thujone, pinene, cadinene, bisabolone, chamazulenogen, selinene. Phytoncides, alkaloids, capillin, ascorbic acid, provitamin A were found in the leaves. The plant is rich in malic, succinic acids, tannins, saponins, and carotene.

Galenic substances of the herb stimulate the reflex function of the pancreas, gallbladder, increasing the separation of bile and thereby improving digestion. Terpenoid compounds have anti-inflammatory and cardiostimulatory effects. Wormwood essential oil excites and normalizes the work of the central nervous system. The herb is known for its bactericidal and fungicidal properties due to its unsaturated hydrocarbons.

Motherwort - flowers and leaves

- a plant of the mint family, which is also a herbaceous perennial. Among the medicinal properties of the five-lobed motherwort, it is noted that it helps to lower blood pressure, has sedative properties, positively affects the strength and rhythm of heart contractions, and also has a positive effect on the central nervous system. The herb helps to get rid of cramps and relieves spasms, lowers the level of cholesterol, glucose, certain types of acids, as well as lipids contained in the blood, normalizes the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.

Motherwort plant acquires its beneficial properties when it blooms. Its upper parts are used, the rigid lower parts are not used. Motherwort contains such useful components as tannins, some alkaloids, essential oil, cardiac glycosides, bitterness, etc.

Chamomile - flowers

First of all, chamomile is useful during the treatment of colds and viral diseases. More often these include tonsillitis, SARS and acute respiratory infections, influenza. It can also be used when there is gas formation in the intestines or with muscle spasms. This flower, no doubt, is useful for improving digestion. By stimulating the secretion of gastric juice through a gentle effect on the digestive tract and intestinal mucosa, chamomile increases appetite. It is a good adsorbent, because due to its useful qualities, it absorbs toxins and toxins.

Meadowsweet - flowers and leaves

Tavolozhka, meadowsweet, meadowsweet, Ivanov color - this was the name of meadowsweet in Russia, where they made strong whips (labazins) from it, prepared healing infusions and brewed fragrant tea with a honey taste.

In medical practice, leaves and young shoots, meadowsweet inflorescences, roots and rhizomes are used. The roots and shoots of the plant are pleasant to the taste, so they are suitable for eating (salads with the addition of leaves) and drinking (meadowsweet tea acquires a honey smell).

In folk medicine, due to the extensive scope of use and healing properties, the plant is called "a remedy for 40 diseases." Indications for the use of decoctions and preparations with meadowsweet are:

skin diseases;
diseases of the kidneys and bladder;
diseases of the stomach (gastritis, catarrh of the stomach) and intestines (ulcer, dysbacteriosis);
heart disease and heart failure;
gout, rheumatism (pain relief);
headache;
diabetes;
epilepsy;
gynecological problems (stop uterine bleeding);
problems with blood vessels (useful properties of meadowsweet include diluting ability, so it can be used in case of thrombophlebitis, after a stroke, with increased blood clotting, in case of thrombosis);
haemorrhoids;
viral and colds, including influenza and herpes, skin wounds (antibacterial properties and antiviral effects);
solution of cosmetic problems (skin color, to enhance hair growth).

Thyme - flowers and leaves

In folk medicine, creeping thyme has been widely recognized and used. It is prescribed for neuralgia and neuroses of various etiologies. With its help, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, atony, intestinal cramps, and flatulence are successfully treated. With regular intake of preparations from thyme, digestion is normalized in patients, pain in the stomach disappears, the formation of gases is reduced, and the intestinal microflora is also normalized due to the disinfecting properties of the herb.

Infusions and decoctions of the plant are effective in bronchitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, tracheitis, bronchopneumonia due to their enveloping, expectorant and antiseptic properties. They are able to enhance the secretion of bronchial glands and thin the sputum. Infusions and decoctions are prescribed as rinses for inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity caused by pyogenic bacteria. In the form of ointments, lotions and compresses, thyme is used for joint pain, rheumatism and various skin diseases.

The plant is successfully used for inflammation of the vagina and leucorrhoea, especially in older women. Thyme is effective in inflammatory processes aggravated by pathogenic microflora that is insensitive to antibiotics. Preparations from thyme have an antimicrobial effect even with an insignificant content of phenolic compounds in it. The plant also helps with insomnia. It is believed that if you sleep on a pillow of this herb, then it relieves arousal and relieves headaches.

Yarrow - flowers and leaves

Yarrow has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The plant has a positive effect on the internal organs of a person, and it also promotes the formation of mucus, relieves gases in the intestines. Yarrow acts on the smooth muscles of the intestines. The plant has an antispasmodic effect on the biliary and urinary tract. Due to the content of tannins, chamazulene and essential oil in the herb, it is used as a wound healing, bactericidal and anti-allergic agent.

An infusion of the plant is used to increase blood clotting, but it does not cause blood clots. Yarrow also helps with burns. In addition, the plant is able to make the heart rate less frequent.

Violet tricolor - flowers and leaves

Violet contains all substances and elements useful for the human body. The plant has anti-inflammatory, diuretic, laxative and antimicrobial properties. It is also used as a good pain reliever and sedative. In addition, this plant is often used to lower blood pressure.

Violet herb is used to treat bronchitis, sore throat and whooping cough. A decoction of violet helps to improve well-being with bronchitis, coughs, pneumonia and suffocation.

In addition, violet can be used to treat all kinds of skin diseases. A decoction of the plant will help improve overall well-being after an illness.

Horsetail - grass

In folk medicine, horsetail is often used. The most healing is the horsetail collected in the summer, namely the "Christmas trees". Horsetail can be used both fresh and dried. As a rule, horsetail is prescribed as an antiseptic, wound healing, hemostatic, astringent. In addition, it is an excellent diuretic, promotes the dissolution and removal of stones from the kidneys and bladder, reduces swelling, reduces the amount of protein in the urine, and improves metabolism. Fresh horsetail can be rubbed or chewed and used to treat wounds, ulcers and burns, as compresses on sore joints. As a diuretic and to reduce edema, fresh horsetail juice will help well.

Series - grass

The series has diaphoretic and diuretic properties. The herb of the plant contributes to the normalization of metabolism. In addition, the series improves the processes of digestion in the body. The beneficial substances contained in the plant have a positive effect on hematopoiesis and blood clotting.

The series has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. It is recommended for use in skin diseases and bleeding. The plant is used as a remedy that lowers blood pressure. In addition, the sequence gives a good effect in the treatment of diseases of the spleen, bronchitis, liver diseases and diabetes.

Blueberries - leaves and fruits

Blueberries contain tannins, flavonoids, vitamins, organic acids and sugar. Thanks to all these substances, the plant has diuretic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Blueberries are used as a choleretic and blood sugar lowering agent. The plant contains a huge amount of antioxidants that reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

Blueberries are a good remedy for diarrhea in young children, it has a beneficial effect on the digestive system of the body. That is why it is used for constipation. Blueberries are used to improve eyesight.

Celandine - flowers and leaves

Useful properties of celandine and its application
With proper skill and care, with the help of celandine, many diseases can be cured.

Due to the complex and rich biologically active composition, celandine has a multilateral effect on the human body:

Anesthetic;

Antitumor;

bactericidal;

Antifungal;

Wound healing;

Spasmolytic;

Bile and diuretic;

Expectorant.

Celandine is used to treat diseases:

Skin - psoriasis, scabies, acne, warts and papillomas, fungal infections, eczema, burns, wounds and ulcers;

ENT organs and respiratory system - runny nose, bronchitis, tracheitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, asthma, whooping cough, tuberculosis;

Gastrointestinal organs - gastritis, gastric ulcer, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, hepatitis, enterocolitis;

Joints and bones - rheumatism, sciatica, gout, osteochondrosis, arthritis and arthrosis;

Nervous system - headaches, migraines, neuroses;

Female genital organs - vaginitis, colpitis, cervicitis, endometriosis, cervical erosion.

In addition, celandine is used to relieve pain (dental, menstrual, articular) and inhibit the development of malignant tumors. The anticarcinogenic properties of this poisonous plant are now being actively studied, since it has been found that celandine tincture prevents the appearance of metastases.

Sage - herb

Sage inflorescences and leaves contain 0.3-0.5% essential oil, which contains linalool, acetic acid, aromatic resins, pinene, formic acid, flavonoids, and tannins.

Sage seeds contain about 20% protein and 30% fatty oil, which dries quickly, and sage roots contain coumarin.

The plant has pronounced anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hemostatic, tonic properties, and sage is able to increase the secretory activity of the digestive tract, increase the secretion of gastric juice and reduce sweating.

The medicinal properties of this medicinal herb led to its use in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, and various viral infections. Salvia officinalis is also well suited for the treatment of sore throats, bronchitis, mumps, gingivitis, sciatica, polyarthritis, neuritis, diabetes, gynecological and skin diseases, wounds, ulcers, boils, burns, asthma and much more. This list could go on for a very long time.