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 Herbal preparations are gaining popularity so quickly that you have a good chance of finding everything you need at your nearest pharmacy. Their advantage lies in the fact that they are standardized, i.e. have been processed to guarantee the presence of one or more biologically active substances in a certain concentration. As a result, you do not run the risk of overshooting the dosage of the required substance. Unfortunately, this increases the price of the product. However, even the most expensive herbal extracts cost on average 10 times cheaper than tablets with similar medicinal properties.
Of course, finished forms are of different quality. In addition, they lose their strength noticeably during storage. But pills are not perfect either.
Unfortunately, on the packaging of herbal products, no recommendations for use are usually given. The fact is that for this, the "herb" must be recognized as a "medicine" by the official authority. But this requires a lot of money, and who in their right mind would spend millions to prove the benefits of, say, an ordinary plantain, which anyone can use for free? For the same reason, manufacturers are not allowed to indicate possible side effects on herbal packaging: this information requires official verification. Naturally, the lack of such vital information does not add enthusiasm to the health-conscious consumer.
That is why the purpose of this article is to arm you with the knowledge to use medicinal herbs effectively and safely. Below we list a dozen very important herbs that I recommend purchasing from a pharmacy. However, if for some reason it is not possible to get the finished product, you can use ordinary raw materials (with the exception of ginkgo).
Hawthorn. This slow growing shrub is good for the heart. However, its tincture will give such a powerful effect that it is necessary to strictly observe the dosage and take the remedy only under the supervision of a doctor.
Ginkgo... Healing concentrated extract is made from the leaves of this tree.
Ginseng (Eleutherococcus). For the roots of these plants to acquire medicinal properties, they must mature for at least five years. It is difficult to grow and process the material yourself.
Calendula. Her ointment helps with bruises, cuts and abrasions.
Melalevka (tea tree). A tropical plant that will not grow in temperate climates, but is an excellent and widely used antiseptic.
The donkey is two years old. Valuable evening primrose oil is obtained from the seeds, which is difficult to squeeze at home.
Pepper kava. Safe mild tranquilizer only found in rainforest.
Red pepper... Native to the tropics, this bitter condiment contains a powerful pain reliever compound called capsaiyin, which is easily obtained in a standardized form.
Milk thistle... The leaves of this thistle relative are so thorny that it is better not to bother with it yourself.
Pharmaceutical camomile. A reliable sedative, the infusion soothes the stomach.
Naked licorice. An excellent remedy for peptic ulcers, however, it is very difficult to grow this herb yourself.
Echinacea Flowers and roots stimulate the immune system, helping to fight many diseases.
V.V. Kotovsky
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