Wormwood in folk medicine has more than four hundred species, but the species that will be spoken about - the most common - "wormwood bitter", otherwise called "vermouth" or "bitterness". The medicinal properties of wormwood are the use of leaves and the top of the plant, which gain strength during the flowering period - in August. Are gathered by herbalists as well as the roots, but to a lesser extent. Used wormwood in various forms: ointments, powders, teas, decoctions, infusions and in kind. It is used for the treatment of rheumatism, kidney and liver diseases, for the treatment of anemia, gastritis, ulcers and many other diseases, the list of which would take quite some time. It is believed that wormwood has a strong analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect and for this reason is used to heal wounds and abrasions. In addition, it stimulates the gallbladder, pancreas, improves weak peristalsis of the intestines and has a strengthening effect on diarrhea. With a certain way of preparing it, it affects the increase in appetite. When preparing it for another technology, it is used in reverse, as a means or component in the fight against excess weight, since it is believed that it improves the metabolism. One of the main merits of wormwood is the successful cure of her from round worms.
And now consider in more detail some ways of using it.
Activation of the anti-inflammatory properties of wormwood is probably the easiest to use - for the treatment of ulcers, abscesses, wounds and abrasions, wormwood is crushed and applied to a sore spot, or this place is smeared with plant juice.
To fight with pinworms, a mixture of wormwood water tincture and broth of garlic is prepared. This mixture is used for enema, which is repeated several days in a row.
With gastritis, gastric ulcers and duodenal ulcers, use wormwood - three times a day for one tablespoon. It is prepared, as well as infusions from most well-known medicinal herbs: half a spoon dried or a spoonful of fresh herbs I pour two hundred grams of boiling water, and insist about thirty minutes.
Infusion, cooked on alcohol or vodka, is used for inflammation and excretion of stones from the kidneys and bladder.
In the East, wormwood is used in the manufacture of special rods, which, in turn, are cauterized by special active points on the skin, to stimulate certain processes in the body. The so-called Shiatsu point massage, only with the use of such herbal stimulants.
A positive joint action of wormwood with thyme is known in the treatment of alcoholism.
For treatment of common cold and common cold, wormwood oil is widely used. For this purpose it is mixed with olive oil and buried in the nose. For the treatment of respiratory organs this mixture of oils is used for inhalation.
To get rid of excess weight tincture of wormwood. It is prepared as follows: dried sliced grass insist on alcohol in a ratio of 1: 5 for 21 days in a dark place. 10-15 drops are bred in a small amount of water and taken every morning on an empty stomach. The same effect is achieved using wormwood in the form of special tea, which is also used on an empty stomach.
To stimulate appetite, tea is also used, but it is prepared with the addition of yarrow. Half a tablespoon of wormwood and half a tablespoon of yarrow pour a glass of boiling water. Take this tea 2 times a day on an empty stomach.
In the treatment of rheumatism ointment is used - porridge paste mixed with any body cream in a ratio of 2: 3 and rubbed as necessary.
However, it is important to remember that all recipes and properties of Artemisia are suitable only for adults. You can not give wormwood in any form to pregnant women and children. Also, the constant use of wormwood is unacceptable, since it leads to an overdose and can cause serious harm. The maximum duration of the course of treatment is one month. Otherwise, it can cause nausea, vomiting, convulsions, fainting and severe nervous system disorders.