Despite the rather high pace of development of pharmaceuticals, the popularity of traditional medicine is not decreasing, on the contrary, interest is increasing more and more, respectively, more questions arise. This article will examine in detail the application of such an amazing useful plant like a cuff, her medicinal properties and contraindications, prescriptions for manufacturing and rules for taking medicines.
plant description
Manzhetka is a beautiful perennial plant from the Rosaceae family, not only able to decorate the garden, but also one of the most popular alternative medicine remedies for curing diseases of various etiologies.
Among the people, this herb is known as "ailment", "bear's paw", "breast", " goose foot”, “heavenly dew”, “triper”, “rue”.
The Latin name of the plant "Alchemilla" eloquently indicates that this herb was popular with alchemists. It was believed that she had a special magical power, namely the moisture accumulating in the foliage of the plant, according to alchemists, possessed supernatural power. They tried to use the cuff to create an elixir of life.
Among other representatives of the flora, it can be distinguished by the characteristic shape of the leaves, reminiscent of patterned cuffs, once popular with the noble nobility, which is why this name came from.
It is noteworthy that the denticles of the cuff (ailment) leaf are generously strewn with droplets of moisture released by the plant, some mistake them for dew. Droplets create a transparent shiny border around the leaf, and in the center is the largest drop, resembling a pearl in a shell. Because of such unique beauty in the people it was also called the god's tear.
The flowers of the plant, however, do not stand out with special beauty: yellow-green, dull, collected in false umbrellas, not outwardly attractive, with a long flowering time - from June to September. Unsightly flowers, however, fill the garden with a delicate honey aroma when they bloom.
The cuff is native to most of Europe, North America, in some parts of Asia, Africa. In Russia, it is distributed almost everywhere, except for the southern regions. Preferred habitats are meadows and forests, it can also grow along roads, near swamps.
Medicinal properties
Cuff - a herb, the use of which in traditional medicine, quite popular. This is due to its rich chemical composition.
Its aerial parts contain many useful compounds:
- flavonoids - biologically active substances - powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory, vasodilating properties;
- tannins - having astringent, hemostatic and bactericidal properties;
- organic acids that maintain the mineral balance in the body, stimulate the secretion of digestive juices, normalize metabolism and prevent putrefactive processes, the appearance of pathogenic bacteria in the digestive system;
- catechins - natural antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, have a beneficial effect on the condition of blood vessels, maintain their permeability at the proper level, lower cholesterol and speed up metabolism.
- phytosteroids - are indispensable for the stable functioning of the endocrine and cardiovascular systems, neutralize the effects of toxins, activate mental activity and strengthen the immune system.
The high content of vitamin C in the leaves is characteristic - 210 mg, for comparison, lemon contains up to 40 mg, in wild strawberries about 60 mg per 100 g. The presence of vitamin C is necessary to maintain metabolic processes, strengthen the body's immune forces and stabilize work digestive system.
Due to its unique composition, the cuff in many countries is considered a cure for all diseases.
Since ancient times, the healing properties of the ailment have been known in Russia. Folk healers of the southern regions of our country still insist on grape wine, the resulting tincture is used for dropsy, diarrhea, heart pain, broncho-pulmonary diseases. There are known cases of curing tuberculosis after the use of this herb.
The cuff has a great therapeutic effect in diseases and pathologies of various body systems:
| body system | Disease |
| digestive | peptic ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract, sluggish peristalsis, cholecystitis, chronic gastritis with secretory insufficiency |
| Respiratory | tuberculosis, diseases associated with difficult sputum |
| urinary | cystitis, ascites |
| Endocrine | diabetes, obesity |
| Cardiovascular | thrombophlebitis, anemia, varicose veins veins, hemorrhoids, atherosclerosis, venous insufficiency, prevention of heart attacks |
| Integumentary | acne, eczema, burns, furunculosis |
| female reproductive | dysmenorrhea, inflammatory diseases, menstrual bleeding, effective use in menopause, to stimulate lactation in nursing mothers |
| nervous | sleep disorders, epilepsy, neurotic disorders |
Collection and preparation
To get the maximum benefit from medicinal herbs, raw materials should be harvested at the optimum time. The highest concentration of active substances in the cuff is achieved at full flowering. Therefore, harvesting it in medicinal purposes carried out throughout the entire flowering period (June-September).
It is collected in dry, clear weather after the morning dew has dried and the moisture released by the grass at night, that is, the leaves must be dry.
The cut aerial part of the plant is dried naturally in ventilated rooms. The workpiece should be spread out in a thin layer and periodically mixed. Drying in special dryers is allowed, the maximum allowable temperature is 40 degrees.
Dried according to the rules, the cuff has a slightly bitter and tart taste.
For further preservation, raw materials must be placed in a paper bag, canvas bag or wooden box You can also use glass containers. The shelf life of medicinal raw materials is 12 months. When stored beyond this period, raw materials, due to rancidity of the fats contained, acquire an unpleasant taste and bitterness, and lose a significant part of their useful properties. It is better to harvest fresh grass next season.
In areas with an unfavorable environmental situation, you should not harvest on your own, in which case it is better to buy an ailment in a pharmacy.
Traditional medicine recipes
The cuff is effectively used in many diseases. Its medicinal properties and contraindications are well studied. The effectiveness of the application largely depends on the method of preparation and the scheme of use of medicinal potions, because the healing properties necessary to cure a particular disease, with different formulations, manifest themselves in different ways.
Herb infusion
1 st. pour a spoonful of dry grass with 200 ml of boiling water, stand for 4 hours and strain. The resulting infusion is used as compresses for dermatitis, acne, for washing non-healing sores and wounds. It is useful to gargle the throat, nose and oral cavity with colds. To reduce hemorrhoids, tampons soaked in them are applied rectally.
Internal intake of infusion is recommended for nasal and intracavitary bleeding, menstruation, hypertension. As an astringent and anti-inflammatory drug, it is prescribed for disorders and ulcerative lesions of the digestive system. The use of infusion is also recommended to combat obesity.
The infusion is taken ½ cup 3 times a day before meals.
Fresh flower infusion
1 tbsp freshly cut flowers pour 1 cup boiling water, infusion time - 1 hour, strain. With blood loss of various genesis and excessive menstruation, use the resulting remedy during the day, divided into 3 doses.
Alcohol tincture
It will take 500 ml of medical alcohol and 50 g of grass. After thoroughly mixing the components, put in a place protected from light for two weeks. Tincture is used to cure diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and urinary system. The rate of use is 1 tsp. half an hour before meals.
Decoction
3 tbsp raw materials pour 500 ml of boiling water and brew on minimum heat for 10 minutes, strain. Bandages soaked in cooled broth are applied to difficult-to-heal and itchy ulcers, wounds, like lotions - in case of inflammatory eye diseases.
Inside, 50 ml per day is used for bleeding, ulcerative lesions of the digestive organs, diabetes, colitis, to stabilize functioning nervous system and elimination of insomnia.
Fresh Juice
Freshly cut leaves, washed running water, finely chop and squeeze the juice. Recommended intake for diarrhea and dysentery, 1 tsp. with an interval of 2 hours.
Decoction of grape wine
Pour 15 g of herbs into 500 ml of red wine and boil for 5 minutes on minimum heat, leave for 1 day, strain. For pulmonary diseases with difficult sputum, tuberculosis, lingering cough, diarrhea, dropsy, heart pain, atherosclerosis, slow metabolism, it is taken orally 1.5 tbsp. l. three times a day before meals.
Porridge from the cuff
For skin diseases, freshly cut leaves are crushed, placed in a cloth bandage and periodically applied to the affected areas. In the absence of fresh grass, it is possible to use dried, previously softened in hot water and cooled.
fresh leaves
A compress from the leaves of the cuff is effective for skin diseases, boils, ulcers, and hard-to-heal wounds, including purulent ones, with bruises. As a poultice, heated fresh leaves are used for dislocations.
Tea
Pour 1 tbsp into 250 ml of water. herbs, boil and keep warm for 15 minutes. Strained tea is recommended for women to improve well-being, stabilize the monthly cycle, rejuvenate the skin, and it also stimulates lactation well. During menopause, it significantly reduces the manifestation of unpleasant symptoms of menopause.
This tea is indispensable for strengthening the immune forces of the body, especially during colds and flu epidemics.
Tea is consumed half a glass 3 times a day.
For acne and other dermatological diseases, complex therapy is prescribed: drinking tea, for compresses and wiping the skin - infusion, gruel and herbal baths.
Herbal preparations with cuff
The use of flowers and leaves of the plant as components of various herbal preparations is popular.
Infusion with sage
3 tbsp cuffs and 1 tbsp. sage pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, infusion time - 20 minutes. The resulting infusion is used for vaginitis in the form of douching and for oral administration for inflammation in the ovaries, 1 tbsp. 3 times a day.
Infusion for inflammatory processes in the female reproductive system
Mix 1 part of the following herbs: cuff, boron uterus, bergenia, burnet. 2 tbsp the resulting collection, pour 200 ml of water, put on a slow fire, boil. Infusion time after removing from heat 1 hour. Strained infusion used for douching twice a day. The course of treatment is ten days.
Decoction of infertility
Take 1 part cuff, black pepper, cinnamon bark and pepper knotweed, chop everything finely and mix. 1 tbsp Pour the collection into 200 ml of boiling water and steam over low heat for 10 minutes. Cool the strained broth, consume it completely in a day.
Collection for the treatment of diabetes
Take 1 part each and mix together flax seeds, juniper, blueberry leaf and cuff herb. 2 tbsp. combine spoons of the collection with 500 ml of water, put on medium heat and boil for 10 minutes. Reception of a decoction 2 times a day, 100 ml.
Contraindications
It is known that any drug has contraindications and some side effects. But in this case, no significant contraindications were found, except for individual excessive sensitivity and increased blood clotting. It should also be borne in mind that for children under the age of 2 years, any medications are prescribed only by a doctor, no types of self-medication without consulting a pediatrician are allowed.
An overdose of drugs from the cuff can cause diarrhea, skin allergic reactions. In this case, treatment should be stopped immediately.
To obtain a tangible therapeutic effect without undesirable consequences, it is important to follow the recommendations for the formulation and dosage of medicines.
Application in various fields
Known as a versatile healing herb, cuff has been used successfully in other areas of our lives:
- Decoration of the garden and flower garden. Due to its unusually beautiful openwork foliage, it is often used as an ornamental plant, adding variety to the green cover and giving it a natural outline. Bright greenery with delicate inconspicuous inflorescences, which are framed by flower beds, effectively sets off flowering plants. The best neighbors in the flower bed for her are thyme, delphinium, astilba and lilies.
- Cooking. Due to the high content of vitamins and tart taste, the fresh leaves of this plant are popular in the preparation of green cabbage soup and vegetable salads, they are harvested for future use as a spicy seasoning.
- Cosmetic use. Tea from the leaves, replacing the tonic for the face, neck and décolleté prevents premature aging of the skin, allows you to maintain a fresh complexion and muscle tone for a long time. To prevent skin aging and smooth out existing wrinkles, rubbing with moisture accumulating on a plant or juice from freshly cut leaves diluted with melt water is popular.
The common cuff is also called the bear's paw, female grass. It also has many other names. Its medicinal properties are well studied and are recognized not only by folk, but also official medicine. The plant has a fairly wide range of its growth. It is found everywhere, and on the territory of our country as well. The only exceptions are the southernmost regions.
The herb is well known to diabetics because it can help with this disease. It is also used by persons who have a pathology of the bronchial and pulmonary apparatus. Many women's diseases are treated with this herb. Despite its inconspicuous appearance, the plant has a rather significant healing power and has long been used to treat many diseases.
But not only this property is significant plant. It is widely used in cooking. Shchi prepared from this plant is very tasty. They also make delicious salads.
Chemical composition
When considering this issue, it can be noted that the cuff contains a large amount of chemicals. In this regard, its composition is truly diverse and unique in nature. The following chemicals can be found in the bear paw:
- A large number of tannins. Their content depends on which part of the plant is considered when covering this issue. So, the aerial part contains them in the amount of 3%, and the roots can already boast that they contain 8%.
- The plant contains a sufficient amount of bitterness.
- A lot of fatty acids and steroids in the cuff.
- The composition differs in the content of a certain amount of catechins and glycosides.
- There is a lot of ascorbic acid in the plant. Especially in large quantities it is found in the leaves.
- Very rich mineral composition cuffs. It contains in different quantities many well-known and valuable trace elements.
- The amino acid composition of the plant is quite diverse. Among them, lecithin plays the most important role.
The abundance and diversity of the chemical composition naturally affects the presence of a large amount of healing effects. They can be summarized in the following positions:
- The presence of steroids (phytosterols) stimulates the formation of progesterone. There is a regulation of metabolism. The myocardium begins to work more stably, immunity becomes stronger. The cuff is used in gynecological practice. Under the influence of steroids, the menstrual cycle normalizes. The plant treats many diseases from the female genital area. In addition, with the use of the plant, mental and physical performance is increased.
- The manifestation of a powerful antioxidant effect is associated with the content of bioflavonoids. They are associated with pronounced activity against the viral flora that causes influenza-like diseases. The mechanism of action is associated with the inhibition of enzyme substances that lead to the destruction of hyaluronic acid.
- Due to the content of lignin, the plant exhibits antioxidant and detoxifying properties. The body gets rid of toxins and salts of heavy metals. This fully applies to some types of fungal substances.
- Under the action of coumarins, the processes associated with wound healing are accelerated.
- Under the influence of ascorbic acid, the work of nervous structures is normalized, immunity is strengthened, the endocrine glands begin to work better. Processes associated with hematopoiesis come to a normal level.
- Under the influence of phenolcarboxylic acids, inflammatory manifestations disappear faster. This is especially pronounced in relation to the digestive system. The kidneys begin to work more actively.
- Under the influence of tannins, the permeability of the capillary wall decreases.
- The formation of cell membranes is carried out with the participation of fatty acids that make up the plant.
- The action of coumarins is also based on the inhibition of the growth of cellular structures of malignant neoplasms.
- Alzheimer's disease can be prevented by leukoanthocyanidins, which are present in a plant such as cuff. There is a normalization of metabolic processes.
- Under the influence of bitterness, bile acids and gastric juice are better produced, and this, in turn, leads to an improvement in digestion processes.
In what cases is the plant used?
The variety of healing effects makes it possible to use the herb in a fairly wide range of different conditions:
- Formations with ulcerative processes in the digestive tract.
- Conditions characterized by reduced peristalsis.
- Colitis, enterocolitis of various origins.
- Conditions characterized by diarrhea, inflammatory manifestations of the liver tissue.
- Pathology of the respiratory system, including tuberculosis infection.
- Inflammatory changes in the organs of the urine excretion system.
- Diseases associated with impaired metabolic processes.
- Cardiac pathology, atherosclerotic phenomena.
- Gynecological diseases, heavy menstrual bleeding.
- Varicose disease.
- Autoimmune diseases and connective tissue pathology.
- Nervous disorders, sleep disorders.
Characteristics of pharmaceuticals
The plant is part of the following drugs:
- Grass. Produced by the pharmaceutical industry in the form of a dry herbal composition. Infusions and decoctions are prepared from it, it has a wide range of applications.
- Elixir Gynex. It has the character of a multicomponent homeopathic preparation. Treats a wide range of pathological conditions. Including used as a means to prevent hair loss. Elixir is a fairly effective prophylactic for oncological diseases of the mammary glands and uterus.
- Gyneconorm. Produced in the form of vegetable phytocapsules. Indications for use are a disturbed menstrual cycle and pathology of the urinary excretion system.
Prescription formulations
Preparation of herbal infusion
Dry grass in the amount of one tablespoon is brewed with boiling water in the amount of one glass. The composition is infused for 4 hours. After that, it must be filtered. The infusion is used as a compress, lotion. They are washed with long-term non-healing ulcers. The composition is added to the bath water. They can treat the face if there are juvenile acne. If the throat or sinuses are inflamed, the infusion can be used as a rinse.
It is quite suitable for the treatment of hemorrhoids. This shows the introduction of a swab moistened with infusion into the lumen of the anus. If you are concerned about nasal or internal hemorrhages, too intense menstruation, the infusion is indicated orally. This is done before meals several times a day. The presence of anti-inflammatory properties in the plant allows it to be used for ulcerative processes in the digestive tract. The composition can also be used for those women who decide to lose weight. However, at the same time, the reception should be combined with dosed physical activity.
Fresh flowers for making an infusion
For one glass of boiling water, you need to add fresh flowers in the amount of one tablespoon. Infusion is carried out for an hour. Indications for use are various bleeding. The exception is not situations associated with heavy menstruation.
Preparation of alcohol tincture
Alcohol in an amount of 500 ml is mixed with dry grass in an amount of 50 g. The composition then stands in a dark place for 14 days. The tincture is indicated for oral administration. A single dosage involves the use of tincture in the amount of one teaspoon. This is done before meals. Indication for use is the pathology of the digestive tract and urinary system.
plant in the form of a decoction
Raw materials in the amount of three tablespoons are added to half a liter of water. Boiling is carried out on low heat. The exposure time is 10 minutes. Used for external use. The decoction is used to wash wounds, long-term non-healing ulcers. You can use a compress with a decoction or lotion. In this way, it is very good to eliminate the phenomena associated with cellulite. In the presence of inflammatory processes in the digestive tract, the decoction is taken orally. Its single dose is 50 ml. With the help of a decoction, insomnia can be easily eliminated.
Decoction and grape wine
This prescription composition was invented quite a long time ago and is successfully used for the therapeutic correction of various pathological conditions. Dry medicinal raw materials in the amount of 15 g are added to dry red grape wine. grape wine taken in a volume of half a liter. On a small fire, the composition should stand for 5 minutes. One or two tablespoons of the decoction are taken at a time. Do this three times a day. Reception will improve sputum discharge, will help with tuberculosis infection. It will relieve the intake of a decoction from diarrhea and heart pain, dropsy and metabolic disorders.
Preparation of gruel for the treatment of inflammatory skin processes
The leaves of the plant are pre-crushed. Then they are folded into a bag, and it is applied to the wound surface. You can also use dry leaves, but first they should be doused with boiling water.
Steamed leaves for the treatment of dislocations
Using the leaves, you can prepare a delicious vitamin salad. This will require young fresh leaves of the plant. They should be placed in boiling water for a few minutes. Then they are rinsed with cold running water. The composition can be supplemented with young onions, spinach, lettuce. As a dressing, whatever is preferred is used.
tea for women's health
To water with a volume of a quarter liter, dry grass is added in the amount of one tablespoon. The composition should stand warm for 15 minutes. At one time, use half a glass of tea. Do this several times a day. With the use of such a drink, a woman begins to feel much better. In addition, the menstrual cycle normalizes, the skin becomes younger. A drink is shown to women during breastfeeding, as it is able to increase milk production. The drink is recommended during the period of increasing the epidemic threshold for colds, as it helps to strengthen the immune system.
The treatment of skin manifestations requires an integrated approach. In this case, tea is taken orally, wiping the affected areas of the skin with plant juice, or alcohol tincture. The treatment is supplemented by taking baths with the addition of a decoction of the plant to the water.
Contraindications
To date, no contraindications to the use of the cuff in home therapy have been identified. However, when taking large doses in unlimited quantities, diarrhea may occur.
Anyone who decides to start treatment with a cuff must necessarily consult a doctor. It is always necessary to remember about cases of individual intolerance.
Video: useful properties and use of the cuff
Cuff (in another way it is also called “breast grass”) is a herbaceous perennial plant, which is known not only for its decorative, but also for its medicinal properties. The plant looks like a bush with a height of 20 to 50 cm. Its flowers have a greenish-yellowish color or a whitish nondescript shade.
Interestingly, the cuff is used in cooking. For example, in the spring, soups are cooked from its leaves, salads are cut and cabbage soup is prepared. It can also be salted and used as a preparation for first courses. It has an astringent taste with slight bitterness. The cuff grows on the edges, in the forest area, and it can also be found on the outskirts of roads.
Unfortunately, chemical composition cuff has not been fully studied. But it is known that the plant, or rather its aerial part, has tannins (organic substances of the aromatic series). Also in the composition is noticed a certain amount of catechins. In the green part of the cuff, there are all the same tannins, plant polyphenols and phenolcarboxylic acids.
The composition contains lignin, coumarins, lipids, including fats. The leaves of the cuff also contain tannins, but in small quantities. But the cuff contains a lot of vitamin C. Also, there are some chemical elements of the periodic system of Mendeleev.
The cuff can rightly be called a miracle cure. In some countries, the cuff is used not only in folk remedies, but also in traditional medicine (use is limited).
The use of a cuff will help regulate metabolic processes organism, will help correct work heart muscle and blood vessels. The cuff can increase the body's defenses and thus strengthen the immune system.
It is active against viruses, against influenza, and also acts as an antioxidant. It removes various toxins and salts from the body. Cuff-based medicines speed up wound healing. It is a capillary strengthening agent.
Due to the fact that the cuff contains many biologically useful substances, it can have a positive effect on maintaining human health. There are many medicinal properties that this herb has collected in itself:
- Stops blood;
- Milk processing properties;
- Heals wounds;
- Has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- Drives bile;
- Has a detoxifying effect;
- Strengthens blood vessels;
- It is considered an antitumor agent;
- Cuff - antimicrobial agent;
- Expectorant;
- Normalizes metabolic processes in the body;
- Increases mental and physical activity of a person.
It has practically no contraindications, only if you do not have an individual intolerance to this medicinal herb. But even this case is very rare. It is also contraindicated to abuse the cuff. An overdose can lead to many disorders in the body. Therefore, if you experience some unpleasant symptoms after using a medicinal herb, you should either reduce the intake or stop using it altogether.
Benefits for men
- Increases endurance.
- Helps with building muscle mass.
- Removes fatty deposits.
- Treats prostatitis.
Benefits for women
The cuff is actively used to treat women's health, it is not in vain that it is considered a "women's herb". For example, if a woman suffers from gynecology, then this particular herb will have a positive effect. The use of the cuff in such cases is very common throughout the world. It has an auxiliary effect in the treatment of infertility.
Women also looked after the cuff as a means for losing weight and for the treatment of cellulite. It is also used during pregnancy, but with great care, after consulting a doctor. The cuff is an excellent remedy for malaise. Women often face this condition because they have many responsibilities in the family. The herb is considered a good energy activator.
Benefits for children
The cuff is used in the treatment of children after two years. As mentioned above, the herb cures many diseases. It also has a positive effect on children. For example, as an expectorant for bronchitis. Moreover, children often experience coughing. They make rinses, lotions, compresses from the cuff if the child has inflammation of the eyes or nose.
Children who enter adolescence most often suffer from acne on the face. So the water infusion from the cuff is a great helper in this. They wash their faces. Also, the use of medicinal herbs helps with rickets in children.
Healing properties for various diseases
Thanks to all the useful properties, as well as the miraculous composition, the cuff is widely used in home medicine in the treatment of various diseases of the body. It is used for many medicinal purposes as a diuretic, anti-inflammatory and wound healing agent.
The cuff in the form of tinctures is used for bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and indeed for many respiratory diseases. For example, when a person has tuberculosis, the cuff is used as an expectorant and anti-inflammatory.
It is actively used for inflammation of the gallbladder or liver. Actively used for gout and rheumatism. The cuff in the form of lotions, compresses and washes is used during the treatment of diseases of the eyes and nose, including severe runny nose and nosebleeds.
Decoctions will help get rid of mucus in the nose. Can stop internal bleeding, in particular uterine. It is used for inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, with diarrhea.
A decoction of the leaves of this beautiful plant It will help with pain in the heart, as well as with anemia. As tampons, the cuff is used to treat hemorrhoids. Decoctions are also used if the child has rickets or any purulent diseases.
Application and recipes for diabetes
The cuff has healing property which helps with diabetes. More precisely, it perfectly lowers the level of sugar in the blood, brings it to a more normal state. Diabetes is a really serious disease that brings only suffering to a person. In addition to traditional methods of treatment, you need to use and folk remedies then you will definitely be able to control and prevent the disease. Tinctures, decoctions from the medicinal herb of the cuff, will help to significantly reduce the symptoms of diabetes in the development. This unpleasant ailment will proceed easier.
Cuff tea for diabetes
- Pour boiling water over a spoonful of medicinal herbs.
- Put on fire, wait until the liquid boils and cook for a few minutes.
- Let it brew for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain.
- Drink this tea three times a day.
cuff cocktail
- 5 gram cuff.
- 10 grams.
- 10 grams.
- 20 grams of blueberry leaves.
Mix it all, but before that, grind it well. Later, pour a spoonful of the resulting powder with boiling water. Cook for a few minutes, let cool until room temperature, strain. Apply the cocktail twice a day. It is advisable to drink 100 ml.
Application and prescriptions in gynecology
In gynecology, as is already known, the cuff is often used in the form of decoctions, teas, tinctures. It has a wide range of treatments.
- Reduces inflammation in the genitals. Removes the intensity of the manifestation of the disease.
- Reduces pain caused by disorders in the genitals.
- Helps with the work of the endocrine glands.
- Helps relieve the intensity of bleeding, especially during the menstrual cycle.
- Helps to eliminate diseases that are associated with gynecology.
- During pregnancy reduces the risk of preterm birth.
- Reduces severe irritability, anxiety, nervousness in pregnant women.
Tea for pregnant women
Take a glass of hot water, pour 2 tablespoons of the cuff into it. Let it brew and drink.
Prescription treatment for fibroids
Pour boiling water over a tablespoon of medicinal herbs. After that, boil. Let it brew. Filter. Take several times a day.
Other diseases
Bronchial asthma, tuberculosis, cough, bladder diseases, has a positive effect in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. It also treats hemorrhoids. It is used for bleeding, rheumatism, anemia.
Common cuff - useful properties and applications: video
Stretch Mark Remedy. The substances that are in the composition of the cuff actively act on the healing of the skin from stretch marks and their derivative "orange peel". With each use of products based on this plant, the skin will be regenerated and rejuvenated. Soon, she will become more toned.
The application will help maintain the elasticity and youthfulness of the skin for a long time, as it will increase blood circulation and improve metabolism. There is a recipe for infusion for oral administration, which will help get rid of stretch marks. It includes 1 piece cuff + 2 pieces. The infusion is brewed hot water and insist for 40 minutes. You need to take 1/4 cup 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment is 2 weeks.
Skin youth cream. Cuff extract is very often found in cream recipes. The use of herbs creates an antibacterial effect, perfectly moisturizes, saturates with microelements. Products with this plant will help rejuvenate the skin, make it softer and can even whiten.
Acne treatment. It is known that the herb cuff is actively used to cleanse the skin, to treat acne and boils. Since ancient times, girls have used cuff tea to treat facial skin. Since the cuff is believed to have an antiseptic effect, it brings the skin of the face back to normal. This will help a lot when caring for young, teenage skin.
Possible harm
At the moment, there are no dangerous contraindications to the use of the cuff. But only if used in moderation. If this rule is neglected, then severe diarrhea may begin. In this case, it is worth limiting the use of grass or completely abandon it.
You need to be especially careful for those people who have an individual intolerance, for example, an allergy. You should also consult your doctor if a pregnant woman plans to take any medications from the cuff. Contraindication is the increased blood clotting.
Cuff is a rather interesting name for an herb that has so many medicinal properties. AT English language the cuff is called lady's mantel, which literally means "women's mantle." That is, even from the name you can see that this herb is female and is used mainly for the treatment of female painful conditions. What is the cuff used for? One of the most basic properties of this plant is the ability to have an analgesic effect during menstruation and a softening effect during menopause or menopause.
Apart from great benefit cuffs for women, this herb also finds use as a natural remedy for common digestive problems, especially diarrhea, sore throat, diabetes, excess fluid and swelling, and muscle spasms (). Therefore, as you can see, the ordinary cuff has many options for use.
In this article, we will consider in detail: what is a cuff, medicinal properties and contraindications, how to take it correctly.
Cuff - medicinal properties and contraindications for women
What is an ordinary cuff
Cuff belongs to the genus Alchemilla, which includes about 300 species of herbaceous perennials in the Rosaceae family. These plants have underground stems (rhizomes) that branch well deep and wide, and they tend to grow on rocky soil. Where can you find a common cuff? It was originally distributed in the UK and Europe, but is now growing in many parts of the world, including Russia.
The cuff reaches a height of 40 cm. It has dense leaves. The stem is covered with small hairs. The cuff flowers once a year, producing small yellow or yellowish green flowers that usually bloom in late spring or early summer.
Many types of cuffs are used as ornamental plants, but certain specific species have historically been used by healers and herbalists to treat many ailments. Two common types of cuff are used in medicine: the common cuff ( Alchemilla vulgaris) and soft cuff Alvemillamollis). For medicinal purposes, the upper parts of the cuff (leaves, flowers and stems) are mainly used, but sometimes the roots are also used.
The cuff is usually harvested during the summer when it is in bloom. The aerial parts of the plant are then dried so they can be used later as medicinal herbs, often as a tincture, extract, or tea. Cuff is a vegetable source of tannins, glycoside and salicylic acid.
Therapeutic properties of the cuff
Useful properties of the cuff have not been studied enough. However, a number of studies are drawing conclusions about certain health benefits that the cuff can offer to the body of women and men. Taking the cuff has been proven to: help with menstruation and problems blood pressure, may help manage menopausal symptoms, may help relieve diarrhea, protects the liver, and has antiviral properties. Of course, there are contraindications for the use of the cuff. But first, consider each of the listed medicinal properties.
1. Helps with menstruation and blood pressure problems
If you are worried about pain before and during your period, we suggest you explore one of the natural ways to get rid of PMS symptoms and pain - this is a cuff. Yes, improving women's health is one of the best traditional uses for this herb, and it's one of the reasons why a tea that combines cuff, lemon balm, and raspberry leaf is called best tea for uterine health. Many herbalists love the cuff for its medicinal property to soothe pain, especially during menstruation.
The cuff also helps regulate the menstrual cycle and is therefore often included in herbal preparations to increase female fertility and.
Research published in 2015 supports the use of the cuff for menstrual pain relief. This study demonstrated that vulgaris vulgaris extract contains a vasorelaxant, which means that this herb may help reduce tension in the walls of blood vessels. These vasorelaxant effects explain the use of the cuff for pain and spasms. This study also points to the possibility that the cuff may be useful in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, especially cases of high blood pressure ().
The cuff relaxes the uterus and anesthetizes the period of menstruation 2. May Help Manage Menopause Symptoms
During menopause or menopause, women experience a hormonal shift that can lead to hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, and other common symptoms. Many herbalists include the cuff in their programs to alleviate the symptoms of menopause. The cuff can act as a soothing herb, and as a tonic - depending on the symptoms, adjusting to the needs of the woman.
Similarly, women's health is affected by and.
When it comes to menopause, the cuff has an unwavering reputation among herbalists for being an effective treatment for symptoms such as hot flashes and anxiety ().
3. May Help Relieve Diarrhea
As extensive studies on tannins show, tannic acids and tannins exhibit antidiarrheal properties, which confirms the healing property of the cuff to alleviate and stop this condition ().
4. Protects the liver
A study published in 2017 in the peer-reviewed journal Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy examined extracts of the ground and root portions of cuff softus. The researchers used diabetic patients to evaluate whether cuff extracts could lower blood sugar levels as well as protect the animals' livers.
What turned out? Although the extracts did not appear to lower blood sugar levels in the subjects, the effect on the liver was very positive. Both the aerial part and the root extracts showed liver protective activity and normal values of liver enzymes (ALT and AST) ().
We also note that it has pronounced healing properties for the liver and many others.
5. Has antiviral properties
Another impressive healing property of the cuff is its antiviral ability. An in vitro study published in 2017 examined the antiviral activity of bioactive substances extracted from the roots and aerial parts of the common cuff. Overall, the cuff showed an antiviral effect that was dose dependent. The extract that showed the highest in vitro antiviral activity was the root extract, which also had the highest catechin content compared to the other samples ().
The use of the cuff - how and how much to take correctly
The cuff is usually taken in the form of a dietary supplement. various kinds: as tea or capsules.
Tea from the cuff
It is especially good to drink tea from the cuff if you have digestive problems or a sore throat. In addition to tea, the cuff can also be used as a gargle.
You can purchase the cuff as a ready-made tea or brew the dried herb in boiled water yourself. It is necessary to brew 2 tsp. herbs in 1 cup of boiling water to get a medicinal drink, let it brew for 10 minutes. But the longer it is infused, the stronger the tea will be and the stronger the effect.
Excellent quality cuff teas can be purchased at the iHerb.com natural products online store:
Tea to relieve symptoms of PMS and menstruation
Earth Mama, 100% Organic Special Day Tea, Revitalizing Herbs & Cinnamon, 16 Tea Bags, 1.23 oz (35 g)
Teas to improve a woman's fertility and increase the chances of conception (use in the first half of the cycle and during ovulation):
Fairhaven Health, FertiliTea for Women, 16 Tea Bags
Fairhaven Health, Fertili Tea, Fertility Tea, 85 grams
It will not be difficult to grow a cuff in your garden. Seeds can be purchased at any gardening store. Manzhetka is a perennial plant that is not difficult to grow in areas with cool summers and damp fertile soil. Just make sure the plant has room to grow and the distance between them is 30 to 80 cm apart. Plants can tolerate direct sun exposure but grow best in shade.
The dosage of taking the cuff depends on several factors, including medical conditions. To date, there is no clinical data to support specific dosage recommendations, but the traditional use of the herb for diarrhea is 5 to 10 grams per day (). In any case, follow the instructions for use from the manufacturer of the supplement you intend to use.
If you want to not only strengthen your female health, but also establish a regular menstrual cycle, it is recommended to take a cuff in the form of a tincture. Naturally, this can only be done after consultation with your gynecologist. as a good quality option you can check out this tincture from iHerb.com:
Eclectic Institute, Cuff, 2 fl oz (60 ml)
History and interesting facts
Since the Middle Ages, the cuff has been traditionally used to treat wounds and women's diseases. Other historical uses for the herb include anti-inflammatory, astringent, diuretic, menstrual regulation, indigestion, and relaxing effects on muscle spasms.
There are many articles on the Internet about how taking the cuff helps with weight loss. However, to date there are no scientific evidence the fact that the cuff has a healing property to save a person from being overweight.
Contraindications for the use of the cuff
The cuff is generally considered safe for most people when taken in proper doses by mouth. Some German researchers warn of possible liver damage, but other experts believe that the effect on the liver is exaggerated.
Contraindication for the use of the cuff is pregnancy and breastfeeding period. However, some herbalists recommend taking cuff tea during the last few weeks of pregnancy to prepare the uterus for childbirth and prevent blood loss. However, you must remember that taking any herbs during pregnancy should only take place under the strict supervision of a doctor!
There are currently no documented medical data regarding the interaction of the cuff with drugs.
Final Thoughts
So, we examined the medicinal properties and contraindications of the cuff. Summarize:
- For medicinal purposes, two types of cuffs are used: the ordinary cuff and the soft cuff.
- Cuff has been used as a traditional herbal remedy for centuries.
- The medicinal properties of the cuff lie in its ability to help with painful or heavy periods, alleviate the negative symptoms of menopause, and treat gastrointestinal diseases such as diarrhea.
- Cuff has also been shown in scientific studies to protect the liver and fight viruses.
- You can use the cuff in a variety of forms, including a tea or tincture. Some herbalists recommend the cuff in the form of a tea to help women prepare and recover from childbirth.
There were legends about the extraordinary properties of the cuff in ancient times. It is no coincidence that its Latin name, Alchemilla, goes back to the word "alchemy". However, there is nothing supernatural in the healing abilities of this plant: the cuff owes them to the rich composition
Useful and medicinal properties of the cuff
Cuff - perennial herbaceous plant, reaching a height of no more than 40 cm. For medicinal purposes, the ground part is mainly used, but sometimes roots are also used. They contain tannins and catechins, and the plant itself contains steroids, vitamin C, tannins, phenolcarboxylic acids, flavonoids and lipids.
Decoctions are used in folk medicine as an astringent, antiseptic, sedative. They help with various metabolic disorders, are used for coughs, bronchial asthma and other respiratory diseases due to the fact that it promotes expectoration and sputum excretion. The decoction also helps to solve dermatological problems such as acne. To prepare a healing agent, you need 4 tsp. crushed raw materials. Putting them in ¼ l of water, bring the composition to a boil, then cook for another 5 minutes. The cooled broth is taken 3 times a day in small portions of 50 ml, until improvement occurs.
The hemostatic properties of the plant are also widely known, due to which infusions based on it are often used for wounds, cuts and ulcers, applying compresses soaked in them to a sore spot or washing it (for example, the infusion will be useful for hemorrhoids). If there is no time to prepare an infusion, a compress on the affected area of \u200b\u200bthe skin can be done simply with chopped herbs.
On the basis of the cuff, they make it, which has a general strengthening effect, and also helps with insomnia. It is not difficult to prepare it: just pour 2 tsp. chopped dried herbs with a glass of boiling water and insist for 10-15 minutes.
Anti-inflammatory properties are useful in a variety of inflammatory diseases (for example, inflammation of the gallbladder mucosa). A cotton pad soaked in cuff juice is applied to the eyes for inflammation. The bile and diuretic properties of the plant are also noted, allowing the use of products based on it for edema and dropsy.
In folk medicine, it is considered a good helper in the treatment of diabetes, especially in the initial stages, as it helps to lower blood sugar levels.
Cuff is often referred to as the "women's herb" because it is used for various gynecological problems and diseases. So, it is recommended to drink from it with painful menstruation, as well as cycle disorders. Cuff-based products are especially useful for lactating women, as they have a positive effect on lactation, increasing milk production. Often, tea from the cuff is advised to drink during pregnancy, especially in case of pain in the lower abdomen, but in this case it is important to consult with your doctor.
Using the cuff in cooking
Young leaves and shoots are used in salads (for example, in combination with nettle leaves), soups (shchi is prepared with a cuff). When dried, crushed, the cuff can be used as a condiment for the main course. Old plants should not be eaten: the taste of the cuff is, in principle, slightly bitter and tart, and in older plants, bitterness becomes even more pronounced. Plants grown in the sun should not be added to dishes: their leaves and flowers also have a not very pleasant bitter-astringent taste.
Very often eat and inflorescences of cuffs. In crushed form, they are added to a variety of pastes, spreads for sandwiches.
The use of the cuff in cosmetology
A cool decoction from the cuff can be used to wipe the face with acne. For these purposes, it is convenient to pre-freeze the composition in ice molds in the freezer and wipe the skin with the resulting cubes. It is also believed that plant-based products contribute to the overall rejuvenation of the skin, making it softer, fresher, and whitening. Cuff extract is often included in various skin creams.
Collection and storage of the cuff
The cuff is usually harvested during the flowering period, in May-July. The ground part is carefully cut and dried: in good weather, this can be done on fresh air, and in case of bad - in a ventilated room. You can also dry the raw materials in the oven, but the temperature should not rise above 60 ° C. The raw materials should be stored in a dry, ventilated room, in paper bags, for no more than a year.
Contraindications to the use of the cuff
Special contraindications to the use of cuff-based products (with the exception of individual intolerance) have not yet been identified, however, it is better to observe the measure: when used in large quantities, they can cause diarrhea. It is also worth knowing that the cuff increases blood clotting.
cuff legends
In ancient times, the cuff was attributed magical properties. It was believed that a love potion was prepared from the roots of this plant, and the dew from the leaves of the cuff was used by alchemists to create an elixir of eternal youth and a philosopher's stone. Also, the people believed that by washing with dew collected in the early morning from the cuff, one can regain youth and beauty.