Shandra vulgaris - medicinal properties

Shandra vulgaris is a flowering plant that grows in a warm climate on dry, gravelly soil. Overground shoots have been used in folk medicine for more than a hundred years, in particular, infusion of water or wine with honey or sugar added as a dilution and removal of mucus from the bronchi and lungs, the court physician Ferdinand first Mattiolus in 1563. On the medicinal properties of Shandra vulgaris - in this article.

The use of shandra in the treatment of various diseases

The therapeutic effect of ordinary shandra has found its application in the therapy of diarrhea, diseases of the genitourinary system, inflammation of the lymph nodes, colic and spasm in the intestines. Means made from this plant are indicated for admission to women during menstruation, which occurs with pain. Decoctions and infusions can be added to the bath while bathing to eliminate the rash on the skin.

The structure of the plant includes resins, bitterness, essential oils, tannins, tannins, marrubiin, etc. As above, bloomer shoots are used to treat diseases of the respiratory system - pertussis, bronchitis, laryngitis, pneumonia, bronchial and other types of asthma.

Decoction of plant stems and leaves for the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system

  1. 2 tbsp. l. dry raw materials are poured into half a liter of water, brought to a boil and languish on fire for 5 minutes.
  2. After 2-3 hours of infusion, the broth should be passed through the filter.
  3. Drink the broth for 2/3 cup three times during the entire waking period.
  4. With hypertension and arrhythmia, the dose drops to 1/3 of the glass.

Shandra vulgaris with problems with the digestive tract

Thanks to the ability of the herb shandra to stimulate the release of gastric juice and bile, it is actively used to improve appetite, treat gastritis with low acidity and gallbladder diseases.

  1. The plant is mixed with other herbs, in particular, medicinal haze, ordinary pork and dandelion root in equal proportions.
  2. A tablespoon of the collection is brewed with a glass of boiling water, and take infusion should be 50 ml once a day.