For centuries, people have used the gifts of nature to heal the soul and body. Indeed, in her pantry you can find plants from any ailment. Since childhood, we are well aware that a decoction of medicinal herbs is the first aid for a cold. And you must have heard about such an unusually useful herb as St. John's wort.
St. John's wort - herb from 99 ailments
St. It grows everywhere, especially loves open sunny glades. St. John's wort is curative. The composition of this plant includes natural antibiotics, flavonoids and saponins, tannins, rutin, vitamins C, PP, P, essential oils and much more. There are several options for the origin of the name of the plant. According to one version, the herb St. John's wort (you see the photo below) got its name from the distorted Kazakh word "dzherobai", which means "healer of wounds." It has also been established that the coloring pigment in flowers causes in animals with fair skin andwool increased sensitivity to the sun. Eating such grass, the animal may die. In medical practice, decoctions and infusions from this plant are widely used. St. John's wort is a herb with a pronounced therapeutic effect. Even our ancestors noticed the healing power of this plant. In Russia they said: "St. John's wort is a herb from 99 diseases." Indeed, it is difficult to find a disease with which she could not cope. For the treatment and prevention of diseases, decoctions and infusions are prepared. It is also very useful to make tea from it, mixing it with other medicinal plants.
St. John's wort (herb) application
The range of medicinal properties is very wide. St. John's wort has anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, soothing, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, choleretic, anti-sclerotic, wound healing, tonic effect. When drunk, the infusion of this herb has a sobering effect. Also, infusions and decoctions are used to treat kidney and liver failure, urinary incontinence, gastritis, headache, depression, edema, influenza, pulmonary tuberculosis and many other diseases. Infusions can be used not only inside, but also externally. Lotions and compresses will help with long-term non-healing wounds, vitiligo, ulcers and diathesis. Gargling with a healing infusion of this herb will quickly relieve pain and swelling. With whites, women are advised to douche with infusion of St. John's wort. In winter, this herb can be used to make a vitamin drink. To do this, pour a handful of dried flowers with a liter of water and boil inenamel saucepan for fifteen minutes. Strain and sweeten to taste. The drink can be bottled and stored in the refrigerator.
St. John's wort. Collecting herbs
The grass is harvested during flowering, which occurs from May to September, cutting off the inflorescences. If you cut the plant in the spring, it will be able to bloom again. The herb collected in June-July has the most healing properties. Even when dried, this plant stores the energy of the sun. Be always he althy!
