Cinquefoil is a plant of the Rosaceae family. In folk medicine, several of its types are used, but the most common is such a variety as cinquefoil goose. Means prepared on the basis of the underground and aboveground parts of this medicinal plant are used externally and internally for many different diseases. To take into account the medicinal properties of cinquefoil and contraindications to its use, it is enough to familiarize yourself with the basic information about the plant.
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What does cinquefoil goose look like: photo and short description
During the flowering period, the cinquefoil goose looks attractive thanks to the towering yellowish-golden flowers growing from the leaf axils
Cinquefoil (Potentilla anserina in Latin) is a herbaceous perennial plant with a thick rhizome, creeping stems and numerous basal leaves. It blooms from May to August. During flowering, Potentilla has golden-yellow flowers with a pleasant aroma.
Cinquefoil goose are also called crow's feet, convulsive grass, goose cinquefoil, toad and Martynov's hand.
Herbal raw materials can be ordered in the online store or bought at the pharmacy
Potentilla is not included in the State Register of Medicines of the Russian Federation. But it is the main ingredient in traditional medicine recipes. Raw materials suitable for the preparation of tinctures, decoctions and other medicines can be ordered in online stores, assembled on their own, or bought in pharmacies.
Beneficial features
Means based on seizure herbs have the following healing properties:
- pain reliever;
- hemostatic;
- wound healing;
- diuretic;
- astringent;
- anticonvulsant;
- anti-inflammatory.
Medicines made from the aboveground and underground parts of the goose cinquefoil also regulate the metabolism in the body, lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels.
Indications for use
Taking medications based on the gillberry is indicated for the following diseases:
- liver cirrhosis and hepatitis;
- prostatitis and prostate adenoma;
- skin diseases;
- bronchitis;
- rheumatism and gout;
- angina pectoris;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- nephritis;
- erosion of the cervix and colpitis;
- dental diseases;
- pharyngitis and tonsillitis;
- urolithiasis disease;
- cholecystitis.
You can also take infusions and decoctions with migraines, toxicosis, hemorrhoids and painful menstruation.
Contraindications and side effects
Contraindications to the use of cinquefoil-based products:
- hypotension;
- breast-feeding;
- the presence of large kidney stones (therefore, compositions with it are not used to remove stones!);
- colitis;
- individual intolerance;
- increased blood clotting;
- gastritis during an exacerbation.
The decoction and water infusion can be drunk during pregnancy, but with caution and only after consulting a gynecologist.
With the abuse of drugs made from goose cinquefoil, the following side effects may appear:
- constipation;
- significant decrease in pressure;
- loss of appetite;
- symptoms of an allergic reaction (itching, rash).
If side effects appear, you must stop using medicines and consult a doctor.
Popular recipes
For medicinal purposes, the stems, flowers, seeds and roots of Potentilla goose are used. On their basis, you can cook at home:
- juice;
- vodka tincture;
- broth;
- tea;
- infusion;
- milk broth;
- ointment;
- means for external use.
Juice
The product is prepared from the collected grass of goose cinquefoil. Juice is made as follows:
- The cinquefoil is scalded with boiling water.
- The herb is passed through a meat grinder.
- The resulting juice is diluted with boiling water at the rate of 1: 2.
- The solution is brought to a boil over low heat.
The resulting juice should be drunk in a third of a glass 4 times a day before meals for painful menstruation.
Tincture
Alcoholic tincture is prepared on the basis of goose cinquefoil juice. It needs to be filled with vodka at the rate of 1: 1. Drinking the resulting product is recommended for 1 tsp. 3 times a day for urolithiasis.
Decoction
Ingredient List:
- 10 g crushed roots;
- 250 ml boiling water.
Instructions for making a healing decoction:
- Mix the ingredients.
- Boil the mixture over low heat for 15 minutes.
- Cool and filter the broth.
The remedy should be used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, 2 tbsp. l. 4 times a day.
Tea
Ingredient List:
- 2 tsp herbs;
- 250 ml boiling water.
Instructions for making herbal tea:
- Boil the herb with boiling water.
- Let the mixture brew for 10 minutes.
- Filter out the liquid.
Drinking herbal tea, preferably 2 cups every day in small sips, hot.
Infusion
Ingredient List:
- 30 g of chopped stems, roots and flowers of Potentilla;
- 250 ml boiling water.
Step-by-step instructions for preparing the infusion:
- Fill the raw material with water.
- Remove the container for 8 hours in a dark place.
- Strain the product.
It is recommended to take such an infusion for hypertensive patients, 160 ml 3 times a day before meals.
Milk broth
Ingredient List:
- 10 g of plant materials;
- 200 ml of milk.
Instructions for preparing milk broth:
- Pour milk over the cinquefoil.
- Cook the mixture for 5 minutes.
- Filter the resulting broth.
Milk broth will help get rid of painful sensations during menstruation. It should be drunk half a glass in the morning and before bedtime.
Ointment
Ingredient List:
- 10 g of Potentilla roots;
- 250 g butter.
Step-by-step instructions for preparing the ointment:
- Mix vegetable raw materials with oil.
- Put the container on low heat and wait for the butter to melt.
- Keep the product on fire for another 5 minutes.
- Strain the warm oil mixture.
The resulting ointment can be used to treat cracks, wounds and ulcers on the body.
Means for external use
Ingredient List:
- 30 g of chopped herbs;
- 250 ml of water.
Instructions for making the product:
- Combine ingredients.
- Cook the mixture for 20 minutes.
- Strain the liquid.
The resulting product can be used to rinse the mouth with sore throat and dental diseases, and also use it to make compresses.
Rules for the procurement and storage of plant materials
Flowers and stems of convulsive grass should be harvested in summer during the flowering period, and roots and seeds in early fall. It is necessary to collect plant materials away from settlements and highways. The collected cinquefoil should be dried in a shaded place outdoors.
Dried Potentilla roots are dark brown in color
It is recommended to store dried raw materials in cardboard boxes, which, in turn, should be kept in a well-ventilated area. It is advisable to put paper at the bottom of the containers. Shelf life of goose cinquefoil is 2 years. The roots, suitable for preparing a variety of medicines, should be dark brown, and the dried grass should be pale green in color.At the same time, there should be no signs of mold in the raw materials.
Feedback on the results of the application
The first acquaintance with Potentilla was back in 1993, when, as a child, I was poisoned. I lay for two days with severe poisoning, I could not swallow any medicine, I immediately vomited. Then my mother remembered the root and brewed it. I drank and, literally, after a couple of hours I felt better. Recently, I started having problems with inflammation in the intestines and in the stomach. And then, I remembered about him and ran to the pharmacy. I brewed cinquefoil and drank like tea. The pain went away, the stool returned to normal! My joy knew no bounds!
A couple of years ago there was a period when the eldest son was worried about angina every month. The treatments prescribed by the pediatrician were of little help. So I started looking for help on sites that give herbal prescriptions. And there one woman writes that it was Lapchatka who saved her from angina forever. And I decided to try this magical herb too! We gargled with infusion for only 4-5 days and the sore throat was gone! Since then we have forgotten about it!
I started drinking Potentilla tea.
It also has a huge plus - a set of substances for maintaining the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys, so it is also an excellent source of flavonoids - which protect against many things, including even cancer.
I drink tea 1-2 times a day with a spoonful of sugar - with it the flavoring bouquet is just wonderful. Now my colleague also drinks it, who recently noted that he has become sick much less often.
Video: a review of convulsive herb from a herbalist
Before using remedies based on seizure herbs, it is necessary to carefully study the contraindications and obtain the approval of the attending physician. It should be remembered that taking various decoctions and infusions made on the basis of goose cinquefoil does not replace drug treatment, but only complements it.
