What it looks like and where it grows
The perennial belongs to the Rosaceae family, the Dicotyledonous class and the species of the Cinquefoil genus. The height of the plant reaches 50 cm. Cinquefoil has a long spindle-shaped root that resembles a powerful tuber. The rosette is formed by a bunch of leaves. In spring, a stem emerges from it, which is flowering. It rises in an arched manner and has a height of up to 30 cm. The stems are quite leafy. Simple and sparse hairs can be seen on the surface.
The shape and color of the leaves depends on their location. The upper plates are trifoliate. The basal leaves are attached to the stem thanks to long petioles. They fade during flowering periods. Numerous stem leaves are short-petioled.
Light yellow flowers are collected in a corymbose panicle. Their diameter does not exceed 1.2 cm. The fruit is represented by a multi-nut. Silver cinquefoil blooms from June to September. The fruits ripen by August.
Silver cinquefoil can be seen in the following areas:
- Eastern and Western Siberia;
- Caucasus;
- CIS.
The plant prefers sandy soils of pine, as well as mixed forests, dry meadows and clearings. Cinquefoil develops along roads, among bushes and in wastelands.
Pharmaceutical properties
The leaves of the plant are brewed and then taken. New leaves contain a huge amount of vitamin C, 2-3 times more than lemons and a lot of carotene, as well as essential oils, tannins, catechins, carboxylic phenolic acids.
An infusion of the leaves and flowers of the plant is drunk to treat bloody diarrhea. There is an infusion of the branches for abdominal pain and lobar pneumonia.
The root infusion is used for pulmonary tuberculosis, scurvy, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, and staphylococcal dysbacteriosis.
An infusion of all parts of the plant restores metabolism, is used as a diuretic, treats constipation, and is taken for cystitis and duodenitis. Used to treat wounds, burns, boils, abscesses, and also rinse the mouth with a solution for sore throat.
Methods of preparation and use
For medicinal purposes, the rhizome and aerial parts of the plant are used for the treatment and prevention of the following pathologies:
- menorrhagia;
- diarrhea;
- hematuria;
- papillomatosis of the bladder;
- stomach ulcer;
- anacid gastritis;
- diarrhea;
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- hypertension;
- gastritis, enteritis, colitis;
- pulmonary and uterine bleeding;
- rheumatism and gout;
- jaundice;
- haemorrhoids;
- eczema;
- angina;
- inflammation of the gums
A decoction and infusion of silverweed is used for oral administration. A good effect can be expected from the use of mouth rinses and skin treatments. The tincture is prescribed as an expectorant in the treatment of pneumonia or bronchitis. The ointment is used when cracked lips occur.
Tachycardia, arrhythmia, hyperthyroidism, can I take white cinquefoil?
Research by scientists has proven that the use of white cinquefoil has virtually no contraindications. This remedy is recommended for arrhythmia and hyperthyroidism.
Treatment of tachycardia with cinquefoil
As for tachycardia, there is a small nuance: people who have clearly expressed tachycardia need to reduce the dose of the drug to a minimum. After this, the effect of treatment will not decrease, it will simply occur later.
The use of silverweed in folk medicine
The use of medicinal plant raw materials is carried out for various pathologies. It is important to follow the recommended proportions during the manufacturing process and dosage when taking drugs.
For inflammation of the bronchi and lungs
It is recommended to use the tincture as part of complex therapy for pneumonia and bronchitis. The product includes:
- 1 tbsp. l. leaves;
- 1 tbsp. alcohol 70%.
The drug is made like this:
- The grass is poured with an alcohol base.
- The container is placed in a dark and warm place.
- After 14 days, the composition is filtered and squeezed.
Drink silver cinquefoil tincture 20 drops three times a day.
Important! It is advisable to dissolve the alcohol product in a small amount of water.
Antiseptic solution
Silver cinquefoil has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Compositions based on perennials are used for rinsing the mouth and throat.
The product includes:
- 3 tsp. herbs;
- 1 tbsp. water.
The preparation of the medicinal composition is simple:
- The raw materials are filled with water.
- The product is brought to a boil and left for two hours.
- After the specified time, the drug is filtered.
Use an infusion of silverweed to gargle the throat and mouth for sore throat and gingivitis.
For cracked skin
The ointment can be used on lips, heels and palms. The product includes:
- 5 g of raw materials;
- 0.5 tbsp. butter.
The drug for external use is made as follows:
- Dry grass is ground to obtain a powder.
- The butter is melted in a water bath.
- The ingredients are mixed and placed in a glass jar.
Pork fat can be added to silverweed ointment to treat eczema.
For ARVI
The infusion effectively strengthens the immune system. To prepare it take:
- 1 tbsp. l. herbs;
- 1 tbsp. boiling water
Making the drug is not difficult:
- Fresh or dried raw materials are poured with boiling water.
- Cover the container and leave the contents for 40 minutes.
- After the specified time, the composition is filtered.
Infusion of silverweed is drunk three times a day, 100 ml for gynecological diseases, hypertension, stomach pain
For thyroid diseases
The tincture has a beneficial effect on the endocrine system. The drug is prepared from the following components:
- 50 g of rhizomes or 100 g of dry grass;
- 0.5 l of vodka.
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The product is made in accordance with the instructions:
- The raw materials are filled with an alcohol base.
- The container is tightly closed and left to infuse in a cool place for three weeks.
- After the specified time, the composition is filtered.
Drink silverweed tincture with warm milk or water three times a day, half an hour before meals, 40 drops
For polycystic ovary syndrome
PCOS often causes infertility. The dominant follicle does not mature, but forms cysts. Ovulation is not observed, which makes conception and pregnancy impossible.
To normalize the functioning of the female reproductive system, use a tincture containing:
- silver cinquefoil roots - 6 tbsp. l.;
- vodka - 500 ml.
Preparation of the product is carried out in accordance with the instructions:
- The raw materials are crushed.
- The grass is poured with an alcohol base.
- The drug is kept in the cold for three weeks and then filtered.
Drink silver cinquefoil tincture 30 drops three times a day a quarter of an hour before meals.
For jaundice
The decoction helps against various diseases, including cirrhosis of the liver, gout, and hypertension. An aqueous solution is made from the following components:
- silver cinquefoil raw material - 10 g;
- boiling water - 500 ml.
The decoction is prepared as follows:
- The grass is poured with boiling water.
- The composition is boiled in a steam bath for 30 minutes.
- The product is filtered using gauze and the original volume is restored.
A decoction of silverweed is recommended to be consumed three times a day, 1/3 tbsp. before meals
White cinquefoil to improve potency: recipe
Many men know cinquefoil root. This plant improves blood circulation and potency. Also, a remedy prepared from cinquefoil has a positive effect on the nervous system, relieves tension during stress, which negatively affects male strength, and helps with prostatitis.
It is quite easy to prepare the product. To do this you need to take the following components:
- Chopped cinquefoil root – 1 tsp
- Boiling water – 1 tbsp
Pour hot water over the root and boil for a couple of minutes. After this, the product is infused for about 30 minutes and filtered. Drink 2 cups every day.
Growth
The plant's habitat is considered to be European territory, or rather most of it. It mainly grows in oak and pine forests, meadows, grassy slopes, copses and forest edges; at the same time, it is suitable for soils that are completely different in their composition - dry, wet, sandy, clayey, etc. But despite the unpretentiousness of the plant, at the moment it is almost impossible to find it in natural conditions. The development of forestry and agriculture led to a sharp decline in this species.
At the moment, the plant is classified as a rare plant. At the same time, since it is endowed with unique healing properties, people are not going to forget about it. Therefore, now they are trying to artificially breed her.
Reviews
White cinquefoil is an excellent plant for women's health
White cinquefoil - reviews of those who were treated with herbs:
Christina: In February, during an ultrasound of my abdominal cavity, they found a cyst on my ovary. They said there is a possibility that it is functional. A medical friend advised me to drink cinquefoil tincture. I drank it for about a month. In May, a new ultrasound - there is no cyst, as there was no cyst. The doctor said that it was the cinquefoil tincture that could help.
Valeria: After the second birth, the thyroid gland “flyed”. I became twitchy, tearful, my hands were shaking, my heart was pounding. I didn’t go to the doctor right away, but when I got there, they almost immediately sent me for an ultrasound. I was treated for about a year. I took pharmaceutical cinquefoil for 2 months with a break. Complex treatment has borne fruit. However, I had to change doctors. And the doctor who canceled half the list of medications, reviewed not only the prescriptions, but also my diet, etc., and in 3 months he achieved a lasting result.
Vera: I treated endometriosis with cinquefoil. Let me tell you, it definitely helped. True, mine was not strong, but nevertheless. She treated for a long time, several months at intervals.
Chemical composition
The underground part of the plant - the root and rhizomes - is mainly used as medicinal raw materials, but leaves, seeds and flowers are also used in alternative medicine. All three types of herbs contain the following biologically active components: glycosides, carbohydrates, organic acids, tannins, essential oils, resins, flavonoids, bitterness, wax, trace elements - manganese, copper, zinc, selenium. Saponins, elemental iodine and iodide anions are also found in the white cinquefoil, a large amount of vitamin C is found in the rhizomes of galangal, and a high concentration of starch and protein is found in the cinquefoil.
Features of treatment during pregnancy
During pregnancy, the body adapts to supply the fetus with the necessary substances. What the mother receives, the child subsequently receives, so herbal decoctions can lead to complications. Their effect on intrauterine development is poorly studied.
Breastfeeding depends on the mother; the taste and composition of milk is influenced by her diet. The use of cinquefoil while breastfeeding may cause the baby to refuse milk or cause problems with his intestines and affect the development of the nervous system due to its sedative effect.
Contraindications
The use of cinquefoil-based drugs is not recommended for the following conditions:
- High blood clotting;
- Reduced acidity of gastric juice;
- Atonic constipation;
- Hypertension in the stage of decompensation;
- High body temperature;
- Increased prothrombin index;
- Pregnancy;
- Hypersensitivity.
Due to the high content of tannins in the plant, during treatment, in some cases, stomach pain, vomiting, and nausea may occur. It is advisable to use medications only after consulting a specialist, adhering to the recommended dosages and dosage schedule.
