Places where verbena is growing medicinal, even nowadays many Scandinavians are protected as the apple of their eye. For many European nations, grass has become a panacea, tea from her inflorescences is treated by almost all known diseases. But if in England and Germany verbena medicinal occurs frequently, in a colder climate the plant is a rare visitor.
The main areas of application of drug verbena
To date, there are about 300 species of verbena, but only herb verbena medicinal is used for medical purposes. The entire overhead part of the plant goes into the course, but the verbena root is used much less often. This part of the flower has pronounced astringent and tanning properties, which can provoke constipation and even poisoning. The leaves, stem and flowers of verbena have a unique composition:
- essential oil;
- vitamin C;
- mucus;
- bitterness;
- water-soluble silicic acid;
- verbenin;
- plant steroids;
- flavonoids;
- complex of microelements.
These components allow the use of verbena medicinal plant for the treatment of various diseases in the following areas:
- diseases of the genitourinary system;
- heart and vascular disease;
- various sleep disorders and mental disorders;
- dermatological diseases;
- wounds, burns, frostbite;
- SARS and influenza;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and gallbladder.
Medicinal properties of verbena
Due to the fact that the plant has a pronounced regenerative effect, it is actively used to restore the integrity of the skin, mucous membranes and internal epithelium of certain organs.
Also, verbena tea, when used regularly, strengthens the walls of blood vessels and dissolves cholesterol plaques, thereby retreating angina , sciatica and other heart diseases.
Very useful drugs from verbena diabetics, as it is an excellent tool for normalizing blood sugar levels and preventing stagnant phenomena in the veins - one of the most frequent complications of diabetes.
Lotions, compresses and masks from verbena broth produce a strong anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effect, while flavonoids accelerate metabolic processes in the skin and improve blood circulation in problem areas. In connection with this, the plant is used to treat such skin diseases:
- psoriasis;
- eczema;
- dermatitis of various origin;
- acne;
- urticaria ;
- scabies.
In India, verbena is still accepted as a contraceptive. The fact is that the plant stimulates uterine contractions, which results in the termination of pregnancy in the early stages. In the civilized world, so, of course, has long been not protected, but these properties of the plant are well known. They are the main cause of contraindication to the use of verbena drug. Preparations based on it are categorically not acceptable to pregnant women. In addition, individual intolerance, that is, an allergy, is a contraindication. With care, drugs based on verbena prescribe hypertensive patients,
A unique composition allows you to treat with tea from verbena various feverish conditions. They may be of viral or infectious origin, but may be a manifestation of a common cold. Verbena lowers the temperature and has a general strengthening effect on the body. In addition, the plant improves the clearance of sputum during bronchitis and other diseases of the respiratory system. Using the herb to treat children, you should accurately observe the dosage, so as not to cause poisoning - verbena refers to strong means.