Sabelnik tincture - recipes, treatment, dosage regimens and homemade ointment

When traditional medicine is powerless to restore a person’s health, medicinal herbs come to the rescue. There are many rave reviews about marsh cinquefoil, testifying to complete healing with the help of this unique plant. According to them, cinquefoil tincture is a real elixir of life that can help with the most complex diseases. What does cinquefoil help with, where can you find valuable raw materials and how are useful drugs prepared from it?

The plant has many popular names - five-leafed, splayed, cinquefoil, dry wood, hare's ears, dekop and even joint. From them you can immediately imagine the appearance of the grass - woody stems with saber-shaped leaves arranged in the form of 5 fingers, topped with dark red flowers. Very often it forms dense thickets, which, however, do not rise above the knee.

It’s not for nothing that cinquefoil is called swamp, because it loves to settle in damp areas - flooded lowlands and meadows, on swampy banks, near rivers and lakes. Cinquefoil overwinters due to its developed root, about 3 m long. The flowering period lasts from July to August, and raw materials for health purposes need to be collected and dried in the fall, when the plant has accumulated a maximum of important substances.

Description of the plant

In order not to make a mistake in choosing and prepare cinquefoil, you need to know what it looks like. Externally, it is a herbaceous plant that is a perennial. It forms sparse thickets that may resemble a small bush.

“Russian ginseng,” as it is called in folk medicine, is a member of the Rose family.

You can identify marsh cinquefoil by the following characteristics:

Guided by the description, you can collect hare ears and make a medicinal preparation that will support and strengthen the body.

Treatment with cinquefoil

• For cancer. It has been proven that such an extraordinary plant as cinquefoil has an active antitumor effect. Various decoctions have long been used to prevent all kinds of cancer. It should be noted that this plant is included in many modern anti-cancer drugs. One of the most effective is considered a special herbal tea, which is indicated for serious fight against tumors. Influencing the human body, such a drink has an incredible stimulating effect not only on the functioning of internal organs, but also on cellular metabolism as a whole. This cinquefoil herbal tea perfectly helps stop the growth and complex processes of tumor spread throughout the body.
• For arthrosis. With such an ailment as arthrosis of the knee joints, modern doctors advise trying a unique remedy to relieve pain and alleviate your condition. To make a preparation for 100 grams of roots, it is advisable to take 4 full glasses of vodka. Pour in the mixture, mix thoroughly, and then put it in a fairly dark place to infuse for three weeks. This tincture should be taken 1 tablespoon orally before meals. Or you can rub the sore areas with this product and make compresses.
• With a hernia. In folk medicine there are several effective recipes for the complete treatment of spinal hernia. To prepare a product that is unique in its effect, you should take at least 100 grams of crushed cinquefoil roots per 1 liter of vodka. This remedy is taken orally after three weeks of infusion in a dark place. This infusion should be consumed before meals 3 or 4 times a day, diluting 1 tablespoon of the remedy with a quarter glass of water.
• For joints . To treat inflammation in muscle tissue and relieve joint pain, a special cinquefoil ointment is used. To make it, you will need one tube of regular hand cream and 1 teaspoon of cinquefoil alcohol tincture, and you should also add 1 teaspoon of red pepper tincture, 10 drops of vitamin E and 1 tablespoon of honey. The mixture should be mixed well and the resulting substance should be stored in the refrigerator. This ointment should be rubbed daily into painful areas of the joints using simple circular movements.

Chemical composition

The composition of the plant includes the following substances and trace elements:

• isobutyric acid;
• isovaleric acid;
• tannins;
• saponins;
• catechins (natural antioxidants);
• coloring anthocyanins;
• flavonoids;
• carotene;
• vitamin C;
• resinous substances;
• phosphorus;
• magnesium;
• calcium;
• potassium;
• zinc;
• iron;
• copper;
• manganese;
• essential oils (in varying quantities, including traces of camphor).

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Such a rich composition provides various medicinal properties that are actively used in folk medicine. The collected plant elements should be stored in linen bags in a dry place. They bring benefits for 2 years from the date of collection.

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Preparation and storage of cinquefoil

Medicinal use is found for all parts of cinquefoil, but they are harvested at different periods of time.

The roots of cinquefoil are most often used; the best time to collect them is the very beginning of spring or the end of autumn. In the spring, the harvesting of roots begins before the flowering period, when the cinquefoil shoots have just appeared and the healing powers have not had time to go into the foliage and flowers. In spring, harvesting may be hampered by water spills if the selected plant is located on the shore of a reservoir or in a swamp. In the fall, you need to wait until the cinquefoil leaves have already withered. You should not pull out the entire cinquefoil root cushion from the soil. Only young parts of the root system are suitable for use; they are brown on the outside and green on the inside; they are no more than half a meter in length. The remaining part of the roots, darkened to almost black, is old and unsuitable for treatment. The cut roots are thoroughly washed with running water, cut into pieces no more than 30 mm long and dried under sunlight in a well-ventilated place. Final drying can be done in special dryers or in an oven at a low temperature, not higher than 40 degrees. A sign of well-dried raw materials is a cracking sound when broken; only under-dried roots bend.

The upper, green part of the cinquefoil is harvested in the summer, during the flowering period. The shoots are cut off at a certain distance from the ground or water so that the lower leaves, which have turned yellow and have begun to rot, are not included in the collection. Dry the raw materials in a well-ventilated place, protected from direct sun, often turning over and stirring so that the wet raw materials do not begin to rot.

The finished raw materials are stored in linen bags or in paper bags or in glass jars in a dry room. The raw material of cinquefoil retains its healing power for three years.

Use of cinquefoil

The variety of diseases that are treated using hare ears is explained by the following beneficial properties for the body:

• antipyretic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• painkiller;
• antitumor;
• absorbable;
• hemostatic;
• regenerating;
• cleansing;
• sedative;
• choleretic.

The plant also has a rejuvenating property, resulting in physical stimulation of tissues and cells.

The plant is used in the form of infusions, decoctions, and components for creating rubs and ointments. Highly effective compresses, emulsions and alcohol/oil extracts are created with cinquefoil, which can then be used both as an independent remedy and as a component of a drug for the treatment of a specific disease.

Sabelnik in cooking and dietetics

• As a flavoring agent, cinquefoil is used in the production of medicines, beer, marinades and aperitifs;
• The herb is a component of fish spices and is used for pickling herring or sprat;
• Jam is made from the roots, added to sweets, and used as a food additive when preserving compotes;
• Ground rhizomes have a bitter taste. They are used in cooking with caution, in small doses. The spice goes well with dishes made from various types of cabbage (white cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Chinese cabbage, kelp), puddings, meat dishes (fried pork and lamb), fish, homemade cookies;
• In dietary nutrition, teas with this herb can be consumed as an addition to the main menu to normalize metabolic processes in the body. The main disadvantage is the ability to induce appetite. Therefore, it is best to drink tea with cinquefoil after breakfast. It promotes gentle cleansing of the digestive system and blood.

What does it help with?

Sabelnik (“Russian ginseng”) is used as a medicine in the treatment of the following diseases:

• oncology (treatment with cinquefoil-based drugs is especially common when a diagnosis of breast cancer is made);
• diseases of the heart and blood vessels of varying severity;
• gynecological diseases;
• radiculitis;
• inguinal hernia;
• various abscesses;
• phlegmon;
• flu;
• ARVI;
• inflammation of varying nature and intensity;
• polyarthritis;
• arthrosis (affecting the hip joints);
• bronchial asthma;
• poisoning;
• mastopathy;
• injuries;
• osteochondrosis;
• arthritis;
• cholecystitis;
• diarrhea;
• thrombophlebitis;
• neuralgia (various types);
• stomach diseases;
• gout;
• hypotension;
• tuberculosis.

You cannot use the plant in any form on your own; before including it in therapy, you must consult with your doctor.

Methods of use in folk medicine

Infusions, decoctions, and tinctures for oral use are made from the leaves, herbs and rhizomes of bitter ashberry. These remedies have a strong healing effect on the body. Oils, ointments, lotions and compresses are prepared for external use.

Residents of the north have long been drinking tea with bogwort to increase stamina and performance, especially during the polar night. This drink rejuvenates and improves tone. Pour 2 teaspoons of black tea and 1 teaspoon of swamp herb into a half-liter teapot. A cup of this drink will bring cheerfulness and increased performance throughout the day. Tea with swampweed is especially useful for patients with type 2 diabetes. However, it is better to drink this drink after meals, as it increases appetite.

Inflammatory processes, high blood pressure

Fieldfare thins the blood, relieves inflammation, tones veins and blood vessels - it heals the entire circulatory system, so decoctions from it are used to treat varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, hypertension and pre-stroke conditions.

For hypertension, varicose veins, tuberculosis and rheumatism, traditional healers prescribe a decoction: 1 tbsp. A spoonful of fieldfare rhizomes is simmered for half an hour in 250 ml of water. After straining, add water to the original volume. Take 3 times a day in a 100-gram glass before meals. Course duration: 6 weeks. Thyroid tumors are also treated with this decoction.

Bogwort lotions give good results for hemorrhoids, purulent ulcers, and non-healing wounds.

Lotions recipe: 6 tbsp. Brew 300 ml of boiling water for spoons of leaves and bring to a boil. Cool to body temperature, place the pulp on gauze, wrap and place on the inflamed area. Apply until the inflammation disappears.

Diseases of joints and bones, bruises

Fieldfare infusion literally revives joints, restoring their mobility, restoring bone and cartilage tissue in osteoporosis, polyarthritis and radiculitis. In addition, it dissolves salt deposits: for gout, osteochondrosis and spinal hernia. Before taking swampweed products, consult your doctor. Excessive excretion of salts from the body can be dangerous. For example, a lack of potassium and magnesium salts can lead to disruption of the heart.

When salts are deposited in joints, use an infusion: brew 1 tbsp in a thermos. spoon the stems and rhizomes of swampweed with a glass of boiling water and wait an hour. Squeeze and bring to original volume. A single dose is a 100-gram glass half an hour before meals three times a day. Course duration: 1 month. 1 tbsp will help enhance the effect of this remedy. spoon of lingonberry or currant leaf.

This infusion has a mild calming effect. It has a beneficial effect on the nervous system in cases of hysteria, neurasthenia, memory impairment and suicidal syndrome.

It is important that taking bogwort products allows you to reduce the amount of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs consumed, thereby maintaining the health of the stomach and intestines.

As an external remedy, bogwort ointment is used: mix 1 part of the powder from the rhizomes with 10 parts of unsalted butter and simmer in a water bath for 4 hours. While the ointment is hot, filter it and cool it. The product is applied at night, covered with film and wrapped. Can be applied without wrapping to bedsores and areas with erysipelas of the skin. This ointment significantly improves blood circulation, so it is also recommended for varicose veins and thrombophlebitis. Do not use ointment if the skin is damaged.

For the treatment of joints and bruises, healing oil is useful: 4 tbsp. Place spoons of dry roots in a jar, pour in 400 ml of vegetable oil and leave for a month. For best quality, shake the container periodically. This remedy is also applied to the skin for erysipelas.

Exacerbation of gout is well relieved by baths: 4 tbsp. Simmer tablespoons of fieldfare in 1 liter of water for 5 minutes. After straining, add to the general bath at a temperature of 39 degrees. Lie in the bath for 15 minutes, dry off and lie down in a warm bed.

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Gynecology

Bolotnik has proven itself in the conservative treatment of benign tumors and precancerous diseases: ovarian cystosis, glandular hyperplasia, adenomatosis, internal endometriosis and mastopathy. However, consultation with a doctor on each specific case is mandatory.

To enhance the therapeutic effect, fieldfare is used with boron uterus, a plant that has antitumor and anti-inflammatory properties. Medicines from these 2 herbs are prepared separately. Prepare a decoction of boron uterus herb: 2 tbsp. spoons of herbs are poured with 500 ml of boiling water and boiled for 15 minutes, then left for an hour. Separately, a decoction of swamp herb is prepared according to the same recipe. Borovaya uterus is taken an hour before meals, and swampweed an hour after. Single dose: a hundred-gram glass of each herb. Drink a course of 1 month 3 times a day. When treated with these decoctions, the size of tumors of the breast, uterus and ovaries decreases, which is noticeable by the results of ultrasound and fluorography.

Swampwort and hogweed are a worthy replacement for surgery and medication.

It would be good to accompany the intake of decoctions with douching: pour 1 teaspoon of fieldfare herb into 500 ml of water and simmer for 10 minutes. Then leave for 1 hour. This decoction is used for douching and rinsing 3 times a day.

To stop uterine bleeding, drink a decoction of several herbs: you need to mix 2 parts of bogwort rhizomes and 3 parts of burnet. Two tbsp. spoons of the mixture are poured with 500 ml of boiling water and simmered in a water bath for a quarter of an hour, cooled and filtered. You should drink the decoction before meals, a third of a glass 3 times a day, until the bleeding stops.

Digestive diseases

Swampweed infusion heals defects in the walls of the stomach and is used for ulcers and gastritis.

Infusion recipe: 2 tbsp. spoons of a mixture of grass and roots pour 500 ml of boiling water. Let stand for 2 hours. Single dose: one hundred gram glass. Drink three times a day before meals. Course duration: 21 days. This infusion not only eliminates trophic disorders in the gastric mucosa, but also relieves pain.

Adenoma and prostatitis

In the treatment of such a benign formation as an adenoma, traditional medicines are successfully combined with phytotherapeutic drugs. The first step is to relieve inflammation, thereby reducing swelling. For this, a decoction of a mixture of herbs is used.

Take 1 teaspoon:

• cinquefoil rhizomes;
• buckthorn bark;
• dill seeds;
• horsetail herbs;
• steelhead roots.

Pour 500 ml of boiling water over the collection and simmer for 5 minutes, strain. Drink 3 times a day before meals. Single dose: half a glass. Course duration: 6 months. However, every month you need to take a break for 10 days. This remedy also stops inflammation of the prostate gland and prevents the disease from becoming chronic. Before taking the collection, you should consult your doctor.

The decoction can be replaced with swamp tincture, recipe below. It is taken like this: 1 tbsp. a spoon is diluted in 50 ml of water and drunk 2 times a day, morning and evening for 6 months, every 20 days taking a break for 3 days.

Swampweed is recognized as the official medicine of China, Japan, Mongolia and Korea as a medicine against tumors.

The use of “Russian ginseng” tincture

Oncology

Fieldfare is the only non-poisonous plant that has antitumor and anti-inflammatory properties, so it is used in the treatment of cancer as an adjuvant. Remember, cancer should be treated with herbs only after consultation with a doctor, in order to prevent irreversible changes in the affected organs. Remedies from swampweed, as part of complex therapy, are used in the treatment of lung, breast, stomach and rectal cancer.

The classic recipe for tincture: fill a liter jar with chopped rhizomes to a third of its volume, add vodka, seal and leave for 21 days. Drink the tincture like this: dissolve 1 tbsp in 50 ml of water. spoon of the product and consume three times a day before meals, washed down with water. Course duration: 20 days, 3 days break. Then repeat the course 3 more times in this sequence.

To enhance the therapeutic effect, prepare a tincture from the collection: 2.5 tbsp. spoons of elecampane root and 1 tbsp. pour half a liter of vodka over a spoonful of bogwort and leave for 21 days. This healing remedy is drunk in the morning before meals, 1 tbsp. spoon with water. Course duration: 5 weeks. In total, you need to drink at least 1 liter of tincture, even if the condition has improved sharply in the middle of the course and it seems that complete recovery has occurred.

If for some reason vodka is forbidden to you, you can “dry” the tincture in a very original way: fill a half-liter jar to the top with cut bogwort stems, pour in vodka, and leave in a dark place for 2 weeks. Then grind the entire contents of the jar (stems with vodka) in a blender and apply the pulp onto glass, which is placed on a hot radiator. When the mass dries, scrape it into a jar or food foil. Store the composition in the refrigerator. The product is prepared for use as follows: take the composition on the tip of a knife and stir it in half a cup of water. Drink three times a day 20 minutes before meals. Course duration: month.

In herbal medicine, swampweed tincture is used not only for cancer, but also for salt deposits and thyroid tumors. In each case, you must consult a doctor.

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Infectious and inflammatory diseases

Medicinal products from fieldfare (tincture, ointment) are prescribed for osteoporosis, arthritis, osteochondrosis and varicose veins. The beneficial effect on bones and veins is due to the anti-inflammatory substances contained in this plant. Taking the tincture can also relieve exacerbation of psoriatic arthritis. No one has yet been able to completely cure this immune disease, but it is possible to relieve pain and inflammation with the help of herbal medicine.

Ointment with tincture of “Russian ginseng” for joint pain: mix 1 tube of any fatty cream, 1 tbsp. spoon of honey, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of swamp tincture, a couple of drops of vitamin E and 1 teaspoon of hot pepper tincture. The last ingredient is prepared according to this recipe: 1 pod of hot pepper is poured with 250 ml of vodka and infused for a week and a half. Apply the ointment 2 times a day for 2 weeks, then stop for 1 week. If necessary, the course is repeated. This remedy is also used on dilated veins with varicose veins.

For inflammation in the joints and spine, another type of swamp tincture is used: in a liter jar with 5 tbsp. spoons of rhizomes are poured into half a liter of vodka and infused for 1 week. Moisten cotton wool with the prepared product and wipe the inflamed areas three times a day. If possible, apply a compress at night in the following sequence: cotton wool soaked in tincture, film, insulation, bandage.

Rinsing with mountain ash destroys germs, cures purulent sore throat, periodontal disease and stomatitis, while relieving pain. The solution is prepared as follows: dilute 2 teaspoons of tincture in a 100-gram glass of water. Rinse your mouth and throat at least 7 times a day.

To cure sore throat, stomatitis, periodontal disease, rinse your mouth with fieldfare tincture for at least 2 minutes 7 times a day

For unbearable pain in the bones, use a tincture with a double analgesic effect: 100 g of galangal roots and 200 g of bogwort rhizomes are poured into a three-liter bottle and filled to the top with vodka. Infuse for 3 weeks, sometimes shaken. Drink 3 times a day, 1–2 tbsp. spoons 30 minutes before meals.

All types of swamp tinctures are stored in a dark place during preparation. Otherwise, the beneficial substances of the plant will be destroyed from sunlight. Once every 3 days, it is advisable to shake the container with the tincture.

Insect bites, poisoning

The classic tincture of swamp rose helps get rid of unbearable itching after bites of mosquitoes, horseflies and wasps. Drink 1 tbsp. spoon before each meal for 2 days. Bloody scratches will heal quickly.

In case of poisoning, an infusion of swamp grass roots and herbs is used to remove toxins, the same as in the treatment of gastritis. It is drunk three times a day, half an hour before meals, in a 100-gram glass. Course duration: 3 days in a row.

Cosmetology

It is not for nothing that fieldfare is widely used in perfumery and cosmetics. It is believed to have a regenerating, antiseptic and rejuvenating effect and is included in creams, shampoos, soaps and lipsticks.

One of the indicators of human health is thick, shiny hair. Bogwort is a well-known remedy for hair loss. To strengthen the hair follicles, use a decoction: 2 tbsp. spoons of leaves and stems are brewed with 500 ml of boiling water, simmer for 5 minutes, infuse for 1 hour. This product is rubbed into the scalp. Course: 3 days in a row, 1 time per day. Store unused infusion in the refrigerator.

The ability of bogwort to tone blood vessels and renew skin cells is known to cosmetologists. To give the skin a fresh, elastic look, use a cream mask: mix 1 tbsp in a glass bowl. heaping spoonful of facial moisturizer, 1 tbsp. spoon of cinquefoil tincture, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of honey and a couple of drops of vitamin E. The mask is applied to the skin of the face and neck for 30 minutes and washed off with cool water. Surprisingly, even aging skin becomes youthful in appearance.

Swampweed mask will noticeably rejuvenate your skin

Rinsing with a decoction helps against dandruff: boil 5 minutes, 3 tbsp. spoons of fieldfare stems and leaves in a liter of water. Leave for 2 hours, strain. Every time after washing your hair, rinse your hair with a decoction cooled to body temperature until dandruff disappears.

Weight loss

Swamp rose improves metabolism, aids digestion, reduces hunger and is therefore an excellent remedy for weight loss. Losing weight with the help of this plant involves the use of two means. Infusion: 1 tbsp. a spoonful of rhizomes is brewed with 250 ml of boiling water, infused for 1 hour, filtered. Tincture: pour 500 ml of vodka into a jar, one-third filled with rhizomes, close tightly and infuse for 3 weeks in the dark. The infusion is taken three times a day, a quarter glass, half an hour before meals, and the tincture - 1 tbsp. spoon half an hour after eating.

At the same time as taking the medication, it is advisable to go on a diet, eliminating fatty meats and flour products. The most suitable diet for losing weight with swampweed is rice. The mireweed diet lasts 1 week. Monitor your health, blood pressure, pulse, if everything is in order, you can repeat the course in a week.

Taking swampweed infusion and tincture helps to lose excess weight

Decoction of marsh cinquefoil

The decoction is used in the treatment and prevention of a number of diseases. The process of its preparation is simple. To do this you will need to use 1 tbsp. dried and crushed stems and 1 cup of boiling water (a little less liquid is possible). Mix these two components and then leave to infuse for 120 minutes.

After this, it is advisable to strain the resulting broth to get rid of solid particles. It is recommended to take it in small doses - 70 ml before each meal, but not earlier than 60 minutes.

This remedy helps well with various types of pain, including those that appear in the stomach.

Salt-dissolving cinquefoil tea

Cleansing, salt-dissolving tea Bolotov

It has been established that drinking tea from the roots of cinquefoil or sunflower for 1–2 months helps remove large amounts of salts from the body.

To make it, add about 1 cup of finely chopped roots (no more than 1 cm in length) to 3 liters of water and boil for 1–2 minutes. Drink 1 glass of tea per reception; In 2–3 days you should drink 3 liters of prepared tea. Then these same roots are boiled, but for 5 minutes, in the same volume of water and drunk in the same way over 2-3 days. Then the same roots are boiled a third time in the same volume of water, but for 10–15 minutes, and drunk in the same way for the same time.

Having finished drinking tea from a given portion of roots, proceed to the next portion, and so on. Tea from the roots of cinquefoil is drunk in large doses for a month or even more, after which it is necessary to take a month's break.

It should be taken into account that when consuming these teas, salts begin to be eliminated after 2 weeks. Elimination should be continued until the morning urine becomes clear, like water, and no more sediment forms in it. Naturally, when taking salt-dissolving tea from marsh cinquefoil, hot seasonings, pickles, herring and vinegars are excluded from the diet. Food should be pleasantly salty, but not sour, and predominantly vegetable.

Water infusion

No less popular in folk medicine is an infusion based on ordinary boiled water. It is recommended to include such a drug in the therapeutic effect on the problem if the following diagnoses are made:

• flu;
• angina;
• mouth rinse for inflammation;
• treatment of pharynx diseases.

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All parts of the plant are used, both dried and freshly cut.

You can prepare an infusion using the following ingredients - crushed rhizomes, leaves and stems - 3 tbsp. and 1 liter of boiling water. All components need to be mixed, place the liquid in a thermos and leave to infuse for 2 hours. After this, the liquid must be filtered.

Use 50 ml 3 times a day before meals. The course of treatment/prevention is 5-10 days, depending on the severity of the disease.

Medicinal properties and contraindications of cinquefoil for women

For the fair sex, first of all, the use of cinquefoil in gynecology is of interest. Its anti-inflammatory and antitumor properties have a beneficial effect on mastopathy, mastitis, vaginitis, and polycystic ovary syndrome. And thanks to its hemostatic properties, the plant is used for uterine bleeding and menstrual disorders.

Sabelnik in gynecology

1. For mastopathy, a decoction of cinquefoil has proven itself well. 20 g of dry herb are brewed with a quarter liter of boiling water and simmered in a steam bath for 15 minutes, then filtered. Drink 20 ml 4 times a day. It is effective to combine the use of the decoction with external rubbing of the chest with cinquefoil ointment, the recipe for which has already been described earlier.
2. Treatment of endometriosis is carried out by parallel intake of decoctions of cinquefoil and boron uterus. Both remedies are prepared according to the above recipe and drunk three times a day - a decoction of boron uterus half an hour before meals, and a decoction of cinquefoil 30 minutes after meals.
3. For uterine bleeding, a collection is made from the roots of cinquefoil and burnet in a ratio of 2:3. 2 tbsp. collection, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water and leave in a thermos for at least 2 hours. Drink 100 ml 3 times a day on an empty stomach.
4. The herb is also useful for women trying to lose extra pounds. To lose weight , drink cinquefoil tea, which normalizes lipid metabolism. In addition, such a drink cleanses the body of toxins, which has a positive effect on the condition of the skin and hair.

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Contraindications for women

Despite the large number of medicinal properties for women, cinquefoil also has contraindications for them.

Their role is pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding. In such cases, treatment can only be carried out with the permission of a doctor and only under his supervision.

Alcohol tincture

Alcohol tincture can be purchased in pharmacies ready for use.
It is also not difficult to create at home.

This type of drug is most effective if there are diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including joints.

The prepared alcohol tincture must be rubbed into the affected area. Also, for therapeutic effects, as well as prevention, doctors recommend doing body wraps and applying medicinal compresses.

Additionally, it is the alcohol tincture that relieves inflammation, resulting in a gradual restoration of, first of all, cartilage tissue. Regular use of alcohol tincture restores mobility and elasticity to joints and limbs in general.

The preparation of this drug at home is as follows:

1. The rhizome is crushed.
2. It is placed in a liter container (the crushed rhizome should occupy up to 1/3 of the total volume).
3. You need to pour 0.5 liters of vodka (or alcohol diluted to such a concentration) over the rhizome.
4. The container should be tightly closed with a lid.

The workpiece must be put in a cool and dark place, the cooking time is from 20 to 30 days.

The finished tincture must be strained to rid the medicinal liquid of hard ingredients. Treatment with alcohol tincture is carried out as follows: you will need to dissolve 1 tbsp. l. in a quarter of a regular glass of warm water.

You need to drink 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day.

Another method of using tincture is to rub pure (undiluted) tincture into sore spots, joints, and also apply compresses at night. Alcohol tincture is also included in the ointment made from marsh cinquefoil.

Cinquefoil tincture: indications for use, recipes, reviews

The most popular and universal remedy is cinquefoil tincture with vodka or alcohol. Its effectiveness is explained by the ability of alcohol to dissolve any, even water-insoluble, components of the plant, and also very quickly deliver them to the source of the disease.

What does the tincture help with:

• joint problems;
• spinal hernia;
• diseases of the reproductive organs;
• gastrointestinal disorders.

In addition, taking the tincture has a positive effect on the body’s condition in case of hypertension, normalizes the functioning of the nervous system, and improves immunity. But the main indication for use of the drug is joint diseases. Vodka tincture has a multidirectional effect on them:

1. Reduces inflammation.
2. Reduces pain.
3. Removes salt deposits.
4. Restores cartilage tissue.
5. Improves the production of synovial fluid.

Reviews of people who have undergone such treatment will help you to finally be convinced that joint problems are an indication for the use of cinquefoil tincture.

Reviews of the use of cinquefoil tincture for joints

Anna, 32 years old. There is an initial stage of arthritis of the knee joint. Taking chondroprotective drugs slightly improved the mobility of the joints, but did not help completely get rid of the pain and crunching. A colleague advised me to drink cinquefoil tincture. I bought it ready-made at the pharmacy, and after a month’s course, the crunching in my knees went away, and discomfort was felt only under heavy load. I was also surprised to discover that the crunching sound I had when turning my neck, which I had since childhood, disappeared. I’m very pleased with the effect, I’ll rest for a month and continue taking it again.

Lyudmila Sergeevna, 56 years old. I have suffered from arthrosis of the hip joint for many years. I tried everything I could - I drank chondroitin and glucosamine, applied hundreds of ointments, attached a magnet, planted bees, but the desired relief did not come. I decided to turn to medicinal plants. I made an alcohol tincture of cinquefoil myself and started taking it. At first, the pain even intensified, but I read that this was normal and confidently continued the treatment. And now, a month later, I can recommend it to everyone suffering from arthrosis. The joints became more mobile, the pain decreased, and it became more comfortable to do joint exercises. None of the drugs prescribed by the doctor gave this effect.

How to make tincture at home

The recipe for preparing the tincture may vary slightly depending on the liquid used as a solvent.

How to infuse cinquefoil in vodka:

1. A 1-liter jar is filled one-third with fresh roots cut into approximately 1 cm pieces.
2. Pour 0.5 liters of vodka into the prepared raw material and close the container with a nylon lid.
3. Insist for at least 3 weeks in a closet or pantry.
4. Strain and store in the refrigerator.

The readiness of the product can be determined by its rich red-brown color. If the liquid is still pale in color, then leave it for another 3-5 days.

How to infuse cinquefoil in alcohol:

1. For 70% alcohol, which is a stronger solvent than vodka, both fresh and dry raw materials are suitable. For 0.5 liters of liquid take 100 g of dry roots.
2. The mixture is placed in a dark place and kept for 3 weeks, after which it is filtered.

The tincture recipe must be selected based on the planned method of its use. It is better to use alcohol-based products only for rubbing, while cinquefoil tincture with vodka can be taken both internally and externally.

How to take the tincture correctly

For arthrosis and arthritis, take the tincture three times a day, 1 tsp, dissolving it in 50 ml of water. For the best effect, rub the joints in parallel with the product. The procedure is carried out before bedtime so that the tincture can not be washed off the skin, but the sore spots can be wrapped in woolen cloth. The course of treatment lasts 1-1.5 months. Moreover, after about a week of taking the tincture, joint pain may increase. There is no need to quit treatment, a temporary exacerbation is a normal reaction of the body to the plant, you just need to wait it out for several days, after which relief will come sharply.

For a hernia of the spine, cinquefoil tincture is drunk according to the same scheme, but when rubbed, it is applied not to the sore spots themselves, but to the area around the vertebrae.

To get rid of salt deposits , drink 1 tbsp of the tincture. three times a day for 10-15 minutes of food. Reception is continued for 20 days, after which they rest for 10 days and repeat.

The warming effect of the tincture is beneficial for respiratory diseases . If there is no elevated temperature, it is used to rub the chest and back area.

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For oncology, alcohol tincture is taken 1 tsp. twice a day with meals, dissolving the product in a third of a glass of water. Treatment is continued for 1 month, then rest for 10 days. Depending on the stage of the disease, 2-3 such courses are carried out.

Healing Ointment

For treatment and prevention, an ointment is also used, which is based on the rhizome of the plant. It needs to be ground to a powder. Then mix this component with pork fat.

The resulting composition must be heated for 4 hours (minimal heat). After this, the composition must be passed through gauze (3 times).

You will need to lubricate the affected joints with ointment every day, preferably at night. After application, it is recommended to cover the area with a warm bandage or scarf.

Ingredients included in the ointment:

1. Tincture (water or alcohol) - 1 tbsp.
2. Linden (best proven natural without additives) honey - 1 tbsp.
3. Internal fat - 1 tbsp. (can be replaced with 1 tube of lanolin cream).

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You also need to add 3 drops of vitamin E and 5 ml of red pepper tincture. It will take 1.5 weeks to infuse all these ingredients mixed in one container. It is best to place the ointment in a dark and dry place for this time.

Rubbing with the finished product should be carried out daily for 10-14 days.

Other recipes for joints based on cinquefoil

The use of the plant in folk medicine for the treatment of joints is not limited to alcohol tincture. An infusion of cinquefoil herb in water also gives a good healing effect. This recipe is suitable for those who cannot drink alcohol for health reasons or simply do not want to drink alcohol.

How to brew an infusion for joints and spine:

1. 2 tbsp. dry crushed leaves and stems are poured with 0.5 liters of boiling water.
2. Leave covered for about half an hour.
3. Strain.

The infusion is taken before main meals, 100 ml.

A large number of industrial ointments are produced from cinquefoil, but you can make it yourself. To do this, 20 g of dry roots are ground into powder and mixed with 200 g of a fat base, which can be pork fat or unsalted butter. The ointment is rubbed into sore spots using massage movements.

Another effective external remedy is cinquefoil oil. It’s easy to prepare – 5 tbsp. dry roots are poured with 0.5 liters of any unrefined vegetable oil. Infuse the mixture for a month.

Contraindications

Despite the wide and impressive range of positive properties, the plant and, accordingly, preparations based on it have contraindications for use. Among the main ones are:

• pregnancy (throughout);
• lactation;
• age restrictions - up to 12 years;
• alcohol intolerance;
• individual intolerance;
• allergic reaction to the plant.

Also, those patients who have diseases such as heart rhythm disturbances, liver and kidney diseases, epilepsy, and bradycardia will have to refuse to use cinquefoil.

Useful properties of cinquefoil

The therapeutic effect of the plant is based on the pharmacological properties of bioactive substances from its chemical composition. They stop chronic inflammatory processes in the joints, reduce the severity of pain, and promote the resorption of edema and bruises. Plant raw materials contain bioflavonoids, which improve blood circulation in the area of ​​affected joints and normalize microcirculation. And due to the presence of microelements, water- and fat-soluble vitamins in the rhizomes and grass of cinquefoil, it is possible to replenish the reserves of useful substances necessary for regeneration.

Contraindications of cinquefoil root

1. Pregnancy and lactation period;
2. Neurological abnormalities (epilepsy);
3. Low pressure;
4. Slow heartbeat;
5. The presence of pathologies in the protective function of the body;
6. Oncology in the active stage (increased immunity during the progressive phase of cancer can have the opposite effect);
7. Children under fourteen years of age;
8. Allergic reactions or intolerances.

The dosage during use must be monitored, and the treatment regimen must be prescribed by a therapist. Particular attention is paid to the compatibility of dry wood with other medicinal herbs.

The effectiveness of the tincture

In terms of its composition, marsh cinquefoil is a unique medicinal plant that saturates the human body with vitamins and antioxidants. It contains:

• vitamins C, P and K;
• trace elements (potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc);
• saponins;
• organic acids;
• flavonoids;
• tannins;
• essential oils;
• tannins.

A tincture of cinquefoil, purchased at a pharmacy or prepared independently, helps speed up metabolism, remove toxins and salts, and also restores joint mobility and strengthens cartilage joints. That is why decoctions from this plant are recommended to complement the treatment of osteochondrosis, arthritis, rheumatism, osteoporosis, intervertebral hernias and gout. Regular use of the infusion improves the condition of the heart and blood vessels, normalizes blood pressure and improves blood composition.

Dosage regimens

Before you start taking cinquefoil tincture for joints, you must consult with your doctor. It is he who will prescribe the dosage of the drug and determine the duration of the course of taking it. Otherwise, the benefits and harms can change places, and traditional medicine can only do harm. The recommended use of cinquefoil tincture in vodka is a monthly course with daily intake three times a day, 1 tbsp. l. after meal. After such a course, a break of 7 to 10 days is required. Often the infusion is supplemented with rubbing and compresses, depending on the type of disease and its course. For children and people with diagnoses that do not allow alcohol consumption, the tincture should be replaced with water-based teas and decoctions.

How to take orally

To prevent many diseases, it is recommended to drink 25 drops of the drink twice a day before meals for a month, however, before preparing cinquefoil tincture with vodka, it is worth checking the rate and frequency of use with a doctor. For example, for gout, the course consists of 3 months of treatment, between which there are 2 breaks of 7 days.

How to use externally

Complex treatment also includes external use of the tincture: compresses, rubbing, baths and poultices. The medicinal properties of the plant promote rapid healing of wounds and relief of acute pain. It is in an integrated approach that lies the main answer to the question: “how to take cinquefoil tincture correctly.” When rubbing, a small amount of solution is applied to the affected area and rubbed in with light massaging movements. Afterwards, it is recommended to wrap this area for half an hour.

For the compress, you need to prepare gauze or a bandage - they are soaked in the infusion, applied to the sore joint, covered with cellophane and wrapped in a warm cloth. This compress is applied for at least 3 hours, often overnight.

Contraindications and side effects

The plant tincture is not used for children under 12 years of age. In children, the safety of the drug has not been established; sufficient studies have not been conducted. There are other contraindications, these include:

• gestation, especially the first trimester;
• lactation;
• allergies, intolerance to components.

  

Due to the presence of alcohol in the composition, the tincture should not be drunk in case of epilepsy, epileptiform seizures of unknown origin, chronic alcoholism, or organic diseases of the brain. The drug can also be harmful in severe stages of liver damage combined with liver failure. Sabelnik is not prescribed after traumatic brain injury.

Side effects are rare, they are mainly associated with allergic manifestations.

Stomach pain, rash, redness of the skin, spots, and dermatitis may occur. Diarrhea, bloating, nausea, and vomiting are rarely observed. No other side effects were recorded. During therapy, experts advise avoiding the consumption of spicy and salty foods, sour and pickled foods. These products may reduce the effectiveness of therapy, especially for joint diseases.

Compound

Marsh cinquefoil is a herbaceous perennial that grows in marshy places, in overgrown shallow waters, in peat bogs, and damp meadows. The rhizomes are tubular, woody, brown shoots that extend for several meters and form a thick carpet on the marshy soil.

From such a dense layer of roots not only daughter plants grow, but also other rooted types of herbs. The grass reaches a meter in height, the branched stem takes root on its own. The leaves vaguely resemble strawberry leaves, but thinner and elongated. Perhaps it was they who gave the plant its name.

The leaves are smooth above and pubescent below. The flowers decorate marshy soils in June and July and resemble dark purple stars. Other names: dekop, fireflower grass, cinquefoil, silver grass, marsh strawberry, cloves, wild raspberry. All parts of the plant are harvested and used as medicinal raw materials, but the long, powerful roots are more powerful.

The following were found in the prepared raw materials:

• tannins (mostly in the stems),
• ascorbic acid,
• organic acids,
• trace elements: phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, copper,
• polysaccharides,
• carotene,
• saponins,
• coloring, mucous and resinous components,
• flavonoids: kaempferol, quercetin,
• gum,
• essential oils,
• methylheptinene,
• terpenoids,
• alpha-pinene.

Freshly squeezed juice of the herb has phytoncind activity, and anthocyanin compounds are found in the flowers.

Medicines and preparations of cinquefoil

Sabelnik Evalar

Traditional medicine recommends the use of the plant to treat various diseases. The pharmacy offers a wide range of drugs based on cinquefoil:

1. Sabelnik Evalar is an extract of the rhizome of the plant. Recommended for reducing pain, muscle tension and joint swelling. Effective for gout, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis. It is produced in bulk in packs of 50 grams for 95 rubles and tablets of 60 pieces for 150 rubles.
2. Sabelnik cream Evalar is a root extract with badger, pork and mink fat. Used to relieve inflammation and pain, soothes and relaxes muscles. The average price per tube is 100 rubles.
3. Esobel with cinquefoil is cinquefoil with an extract of medicinal mud containing a complex of mineral salts and organic compounds. It has an anti-inflammatory effect on diseased organs, degenerates tissue, and activates blood microcirculation in diseased areas. Available in granules, 120 g. costs about 800 rubles.
4. Sustavit cinquefoil with mumiyo is a gel-balm for the body. Relieves inflammation and swelling of the joint, restores bone and cartilage tissue. It is recommended to use as a prevention and treatment of diseases associated with problems of the musculoskeletal system. Price for 125 ml. – about 130 rubles.
5. Herbal tea - includes cinquefoil and green tea. It is produced in phyto bags, the price for 20 pieces is 90 rubles and in bulk 50 grams, the average price is 90 rubles. Tea has anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic and hemostatic effects. Helps with diseases of the stomach and intestines, relieves rheumatism, and acts as an antipyretic for colds.
6. Cinquefoil tincture Evalar - contains rhizomes of the plant infused with ethyl alcohol. Used for the treatment and prevention of diseases of the joints and spine. Price for 50 ml. - about 150 rubles.
7. Joint comfrey with cinquefoil - is a gel-balm for the regeneration of bone and cartilage tissue. Used for healing joint microcracks, relieving pain, inflammation and swelling in muscles. Treats joints and spine. Average cost for 125 ml. - about 100 rubles.
8. Sabelnik syrup with elecampane - available in liquid form, price for 250 ml. – 140 rubles. Elecampane and cinquefoil combined have a tremendous analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, and are good at relieving inflammation and swelling of the joints. Used to treat rheumatism, arthritis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis and rheumatoid polyarthritis.
9. Sabelnik capsules – contain extract of cinquefoil roots. It is a dietary supplement and is used to replenish the body with B vitamins and tannins. Used for osteoporosis and age-related diseases of the bones and spine. The average price for 30 pieces is 110 rubles.
10. Resin with cinquefoil - cedar oleoresin (resin) enhances the effectiveness of cinquefoil use for anti-inflammatory and wound-healing results. Helps solve problems with chronic processes in joints, relieve inflammation, swelling and restore motor activity of the joint. Cost 100 ml. averages 550 rubles.
11. Cream with cinquefoil extract “Esobel” has a powerful analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect. Effectively used for massaging and rubbing diseased areas. Price 350 rubles for 50 ml.
12. Sabelnik 911 body balm is an excellent anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. Helps relieve inflammation, swelling and pain. Promotes tissue regeneration. It should be used to treat problems with joints, muscles, and sprains. Tube 100 ml. costs about 100 rubles.
13. Sustamol active gel with cinquefoil - the drug acts as follows: first it cools, then warms and then relaxes. This allows you to enhance blood microcirculation and speed up the metabolic process in tissues. Tube 50 ml. costs 80-100 rubles.

Herbal tea from cinquefoil

Sabelnik balm

Use of cinquefoil in difficult clinical situations

In medicine, there are cases when cinquefoil is used for severe clinical diagnoses, when traditional medications are powerless. List of pathologies for which cinquefoil is prescribed in complex therapy:

• Multiple sclerosis;
• Ostearthritis;
• Hepatitis;
• Polyarthritis.

Most often, a herbal tincture is prescribed as part of complex therapy. It is not recommended to start single-component treatment without consulting a doctor. It is important to undergo examination and follow the recommendations of a specialist.

Clinical studies are being conducted to study the effectiveness of the plant in the treatment of cancer tumors. Herbal medicine is prescribed as an experimental technique for various cancers. It is necessary to understand that in case of oncology, cinquefoil is prohibited from drinking on its own, but only in complex therapy.

Use in cosmetology

Sabelnik has become a frequent ingredient in a very healthy balm, which has an excellent effect on muscle tone and joint strength. But in the sphere of beauty, the inconspicuous marsh plant also actively manifests itself. For example, it is included in cosmetic preparations that rejuvenate the skin and eliminate the first age-related changes.

A decoction of cinquefoil strengthens hair and reduces hair loss

Decoctions based on cinquefoil:

• fight hair loss;
• relieve seborrhea;
• strengthens hair follicles.

If a decoction of the plant is included in a cream mask for facial skin, it will give the dermis elasticity, a fresh and toned appearance. And all thanks to the balanced composition, which promotes tissue regeneration, metabolic activity, and saturation of cells with vitamins.

Procurement of raw materials

Before we find out what diseases the marsh cinquefoil grass helps with, let’s figure out how to store it correctly.

After the grass has been collected, it must be dried in the shade so that the sun's rays do not reach the raw material. It is also necessary that this place is well ventilated. The grass needs to be stirred periodically. Then you need to put it in bags made of fabric or paper and put it in a dark, cool place for storage. The plant will retain its healing properties for two years.

The root of the marsh cinquefoil, the beneficial properties and contraindications for use of which we will learn a little later, is even more useful than the above-ground part. But you only need to cut off the young parts that are at the very top, since those roots that have already turned black have lost their useful qualities. Unlike stems and leaves, roots need to be dried in the sun, after washing them in running water. This must be done immediately, otherwise they may rot due to excess moisture. The roots are stored in the same way as the above-ground part of the raw material.

Application for weight loss

By improving metabolic processes, cinquefoil also helps in weight loss. Removes the plant from the body and waste, toxins, excess water. Usually, for the purpose of losing weight, she uses cinquefoil tea. It can also be a complex drink, in which, in addition to cinquefoil, there will be lemon balm, green leaf tea, black currant, and also linden and oregano. It is recommended to take all components in equal proportions (one teaspoon of each herb per liter of water).

Some people like homemade kvass with cinquefoil, but this is not the best option, since preparing kvass involves using a considerable amount of sugar.

Plant composition

Scientists interested in studying the chemical composition of the plant have discovered components that have the following actions.

• Tannins or tannins provide an anti-inflammatory effect, have astringent and hemostatic properties.
• Saponins are diuretic and tonic elements used in the treatment of various diseases.
• Flavonoids improve blood circulation and elasticity of blood vessels, tone.

The composition contains ascorbic acid and carotene (a substance that has a positive effect on mucous membranes, a powerful antioxidant).

The stems and rhizomes of the grass contain:

• Microelements;
• Catechin;
• Dye;
• Essential oils;
• Organic acids and other substances valuable for the human body.

Tincture from Evalar

If you do not want to waste time preparing the tincture, you can purchase the finished product at the pharmacy. This extract must be diluted with water in a ratio of 1:3. The frequency of administration, dosage and duration of the course are similar to the home infusion, however, before use, you must carefully study the instructions for use, contraindications and consult a doctor. This tincture can be drunk, rubbed into a joint for acute pain, and applied as a compress.

When treating the spine, it is rubbed in such a way as not to affect the vertebrae themselves, but only the adjacent areas around them.

Possible side effects: nausea and disruption of the gastrointestinal tract

The instructions for this product indicate that in rare cases the following are possible: an allergy to the drug, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. To prevent these symptoms, it is necessary to clarify in what doses it should be consumed so as not to exceed the daily norm and thereby not cause poisoning.

Contraindications and harm

Like any medicine, cinquefoil has a number of contraindications and cases when it must be used with caution. Particular attention must be paid to the compatibility of drugs during complex treatment. Contraindications to the use of medications based on this plant are:

• Hypotension.
• Bradycardia.
• Thyroid diseases.
• Epilepsy and some diseases of the nervous system.
• Active phase of oncology.
• Allergy to any components.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Alcohol infusions are not prescribed to children under 14 years of age; in this case, it is permissible to use only teas or aqueous solutions.

Expert opinion and scientific research

Marsh cinquefoil is considered a promising plant for the development of pharmaceutical products that can be effective in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system. This topic has indeed attracted considerable attention, since the incidence of musculoskeletal diseases in Russia (and not only) is very high, as is the disability resulting from the development of such diseases.

It is also known that synthetic drugs, unlike herbal ones, are more toxic (which also affects the number of side effects). Herbal medicines are better tolerated. That is why the emphasis on studying cinquefoil and similar plants is so strong today.

Many scientific works are open for study. And there you can read about laboratory experiments that demonstrated the effectiveness of cinquefoil in the treatment of arthritis, for example. An example of one such research is the dissertation of a candidate of medical sciences. Sciences Ferubko E.V.

Unlike many plants, the effectiveness of which has not been scientifically proven, cinquefoil can be considered an example of a truly significant natural raw material.

Unlike many plants, the effectiveness of which has not been scientifically proven (or is not significant), cinquefoil can be considered an example of a truly significant natural raw material. Therefore, pharmaceutical preparations containing it are increasingly found on pharmacy shelves, and herbalists use the natural product in prescriptions.

Homemade ointment for joints

An alternative medicine for external use is ointment with cinquefoil. You can either buy it at the pharmacy or prepare it yourself. For this you will need:

• cinquefoil alcohol tincture – 2 tsp;
• red pepper infusion – 1 tsp;
• vitamin E – 5 drops;
• goose or badger fat – 50 ml;
• honey – 1 tsp.

The fat is melted in a water bath, after which all ingredients are thoroughly mixed, placed in a glass container and stored in the refrigerator. The prepared ointment must be applied to the affected area three times a day.