Round-leaved wintergreen is a flowering plant of the Heather family. It is called a female herb, since various decoctions and infusions based on leaves and flowers are widely known for their medicinal properties in the treatment of gynecological diseases. Medicines made from the round-leaved wintergreen are used, including in the fight against diseases of the joints and the genitourinary system in men.
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What a round-leaved wintergreen looks like: photo and description
During flowering, a wintergreen appears racemose inflorescences resembling pear flowers
Wintergreen is a herbaceous perennial with an erect stem, bright green rounded leaves and a long creeping rhizome. The pinkish flowers of this plant bloom at the height of summer, and at the end of the summer period, fruits ripen, which are spherical capsules filled with small seeds.
The wintergreen is called the meadow lily of the valley, because its flowers have a similar aroma with the plant of the same name. It also has names such as wild frankincense, pear, live grass, pear, cistus, brilliant green and pear.
Raw materials for the preparation of various pear-based products can be found in pharmacies and online stores.
Round-leaved pear is not included in the State Register of Medicines of the Russian Federation, but at the same time it is in demand in folk medicine. Vegetable raw materials for the preparation of decoctions, infusions and other medicinal products can be collected independently in forests, meadows and glades, or purchased in an online store or pharmacy.
Useful properties of live grass
The pear, which contains many useful substances, has the following medicinal properties:
- astringent;
- anti-inflammatory;
- pain reliever;
- antiseptic;
- fortifying;
- diuretic;
- calming;
- antipyretic.
Medicines made from live grass also help to remove heavy metals from the body, improve appetite, normalize digestion and the production of testosterone hormone in men.
Indications for use
Medicines based on the round-leaved wintergreen are used for the prevention and treatment of the following diseases:
- diabetes;
- cholelithiasis;
- bronchitis;
- dental diseases;
- inflammation of the liver;
- epilepsy;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- cystitis;
- joint diseases;
- blepharitis and conjunctivitis;
- ARVI AND ARI.
Most often, meadow lily of the valley is used to treat diseases of the genital organs. For men, live herb products help fight prostatitis and infertility. For women, decoctions and infusions made from pears are recommended to be taken with such problems in gynecology:
- adnexitis;
- gonorrhea;
- obstruction of the fallopian tubes;
- prolapse of the uterus;
- the presence of a cyst in the ovaries;
- postpartum bleeding;
- painful periods;
- infertility due to obstruction of the tubes.
Means based on the round-leaved wintergreen can also be taken for chronic fatigue and migraines.
Contraindications and side effects
Contraindications to the use of products based on meadow lily of the valley:
- high blood clotting;
- phlebeurysm;
- increased hemoglobin;
- thrombosis;
- thrombophlebitis;
- low blood pressure (hypotension);
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- age up to 12 years;
- individual intolerance.
In case of drug overdose, the following side effects may occur:
- an admixture of blood in the urine;
- confusion of consciousness;
- lack of coordination;
- dizziness.
The meadow lily of the valley contains an alkaloid, which is also present in wine, which explains the feeling of alcoholic intoxication that occurs when drugs based on this plant are abused. If side effects appear, you should urgently stop taking medications and seek help from a specialist.
Popular recipes for remedies
In folk medicine, only the aerial part of the living grass is used. On the basis of plant materials, the following products can be made for external and internal use:
- water infusion;
- broth;
- alcohol tincture;
- tea;
- douching agent;
- infusion for external use;
- solution for enemas.
Infusion
Ingredient List:
- 12 Art. l. wintergreens;
- 1 liter of boiling water.
Instructions for preparing water infusion:
- Pour boiling water over the vegetable raw materials.
- Wrap the jar with the mixture in a towel.
- Let the product brew for 3 hours.
- Strain the infusion.
The remedy will help get rid of ovarian cysts if you drink 50 ml of it 3 times a day. It should be remembered that with the help of this infusion it is possible to fight only with cysts that are capable of resolving (luteal, follicular).
Decoction
Ingredient List:
- 1 tbsp. l. wintergreen herbs;
- 200 ml of boiling water.
Step-by-step instructions for preparing a decoction:
- Mix the ingredients.
- Hold the mixture in a water bath for 15 minutes.
- Let the broth brew for 45 minutes.
- Filter the composition.
- Add boiled water to the broth to the original volume.
Drinking the resulting product is recommended for cystitis, 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day.
Tincture
Ingredient List:
- 50 g of plant materials;
- 500 ml of vodka.
Step-by-step instructions for preparing alcohol tincture:
- Place the dried flowers and leaves of the live herb in the bottle.
- Pour the raw material with vodka.
- Shake the bottle and close the lid.
- Remove the product in a dark place for 14 days. It is recommended to shake the container every 3 days.
- Filter out the tincture.
The medicinal properties of the round-leaved wintergreen are used here for female and male infertility. It is recommended to drink it 30 drops 20 minutes before meals. If desired, you can dilute the infusion with a small amount of water before use.
Tea
Ingredient List:
- 0.5 tsp herbs;
- 200 ml of boiling water.
Instructions for making a soothing tea:
- Pour boiling water over the live grass.
- Let the tea brew for 20 minutes.
It is worth brewing such tea in case of nervous tension, chronic fatigue and insomnia instead of the usual 125 ml tea during or after meals.
Douching agent
Ingredient List:
- 2 tsp crushed raw materials;
- 200 ml of boiling water;
- 1 liter of chilled boiled water.
Cooking instructions:
- Pour boiling water over the raw materials.
- Let the product brew for 2 hours.
- Filter out the liquid.
- Add boiled water to the product.
The resulting liquid is recommended to be used for douching for gynecological diseases.
Infusion for external use
Ingredient List:
- 2 tsp wintergreen herbs;
- 250 ml boiling water.
Instructions for preparing the product:
- Pour boiling water over the raw materials.
- Wrap a container of liquid with a towel.
- Let the product brew for 2 hours.
- Strain the infusion.
The finished product is used externally for joint diseases. In it, you should soak gauze and apply it to sore spots.
Solution for enemas
Ingredient List:
- 2 tsp live grass;
- 250 ml boiling water.
Instructions for preparation and use:
- Mix ingredients.
- Cool and filter the liquid.
- Introduce the agent into the rectum with an enema.
After the introduction, it is advisable to keep the liquid inside as long as possible .. Such procedures are recommended for prostatitis every other day.
Rules for the procurement and storage of plant materials
It is recommended to harvest plant raw materials in the summer. It is necessary to collect live grass in ecologically clean areas in dry weather. Dry the wintergreen in a well-ventilated area. It can also be spread thinly on paper and left outdoors under a canopy.
High-quality vegetable raw materials have a greenish tint
High quality dried raw materials should be pale green in color, with no signs of mold. You need to store it in paper bags for no more than 1 year.
Feedback on the results of using funds
At least once in her life, each of the women faced such a problem as inflammation of the appendages (adnexitis). Someone is cured, and someone periodically suffers. So, I am one of those who go to the doctor every year and get treated. Half a year before, the gynecologist discovered a cyst - about 6 cm. I started drinking a decoction of wintergreen. I consumed one month, one glass every day. After several days of using the broth, I noticed that the lower abdomen almost does not hurt, and indeed nothing bothers me. And a month later I went for a consultation with a doctor - a gynecologist. It was found, or rather the cyst was not found, it disappeared somewhere. The inflammation decreased, there were no painful sensations. And this is without antibiotics!
I got cold legs, and I got cystitis. Mom advised me to buy a wintergreen at the pharmacy. I brewed 1 sachet, after 15 minutes I drank half. Believe it or not, after half an hour it really became easier, and after an hour the pain was almost gone.
Every month during critical days I feel incomplete. Constant problems led me to chronic anemia. I tried a lot of things, from all the temporary effect. Now I drink a wintergreen. I can say that the abdominal pains are gone, the duration in days has decreased from eight days to 5, which is already a result for me. I will continue to be treated, I think that the effect is cumulative, herbs do not help quickly.
Video: the use of meadow lily of the valley in traditional medicine
Before using products based on meadow lily of the valley, you should definitely read the list of contraindications. It is also advisable to consult in advance with your doctor.
