Wormwood is one of the most ancient plants used for treatment. Thanks to the presence of many useful qualities, Artemisia has found bitter application in the fight against various ailments. However, it is very important to follow all the rules of its use and remember about contraindications.
Wormwood is an application in folk medicine
Wormwood is harvested during the flowering period. For treatment, the tips are about twenty centimeters long. From the aboveground part of the grass, juice, decoctions, tinctures, which relieve gastrointestinal, liver and kidney diseases are prepared. Wormwood effectively cures inflammation of any etiology. It is also recommended for:
- insomnia;
- anemia;
- gynecological and skin diseases.
Effective herb for cleansing the body and in the fight against edema.
Preparing infusions and decoctions from the plant allows you to normalize the work of the stomach, improve digestion and return the appetite.
Also, due to the anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic action, the preparations relieve from:
- bronchial asthma;
- burns with radiation therapy;
- eczema and rheumatism.
To cope with cystitis, wormwood is poured with warmed milk and drunk after infusion.
In the form of lotions and compresses, the grass is applied in case of eye diseases, burns and joint pain.
With the help of decoctions of wormwood make enemas to ease the course of hemorrhoids.
Application of wormwood juice
The plant can also be taken in the form of juice, which is squeezed out from the tops before the grass blooms. Drink on a spoonful three times a day before a meal. Grass juice helps to eliminate such problems:
- spasms of the large intestine;
- bloating;
- normalization of the pancreas;
- adjustment of acidity of gastric juice.
In addition, the wormwood juice has found application in external therapy as a disinfectant. It helps to stop bleeding from wounds, relieve inflammation and swelling.
Essential oil of wormwood bitter - application
The presence of useful substances in esters allowed the use of wormwood against many diseases:
- Due to the antibacterial property, the oil is used for angina , colds, treatment of ulcers and wounds.
- The remedy eliminates germs in the air of the apartment.
- Internal application relieves gravity in the head, normalizes appetite, eliminates cough, runny nose and other diseases of the respiratory system.
- Esters of this herb are recommended for menstruation, irritability, insomnia, stress, hysteria and neuroses.
Application of dry wormwood
To preserve the useful qualities of collecting leaves during the flowering period, dried and placed in a dark place. Prepared infusion helps to rid the body of parasites and worms , and is also effective for obesity.
Cleansing and syringing with a decoction (spoon for 200 ml of boiling water) is useful for women.
To combat myoma, the uterus is advised to use wormwood tincture:
- Dry mixture (2 tablespoons) is poured with alcohol (half a liter).
- Insist for ten days.
- Drink at least twice a day during meals.
Application of wormwood powder
The plant in the form of a powder is also suitable for treatment, which is carried out by a course of seven days. Drink a teaspoonful with a small amount of water at a frequency of up to six times a day. Then gradually reduce the dose to three.
To eliminate the parasites take grated powder with a powder of wormwood powder, and all this is washed down with carrot juice.
Wormwood - contraindications for use
It is forbidden to use grass in such cases:
- pregnant and lactating women;
- with an acute form of gastrointestinal diseases;
- Persons with problems with the nervous system;
- suffering from a tendency to thrombosis.