St. John's Wort is one of the most loved plants in medicine. Moreover, both in folk and in traditional. Actively used for the treatment of various diseases and perforated, and an ordinary kind of flower. Apply it in different forms. One option is tincture of St. John's wort. It retains all the useful properties of the plant. And to use it in some cases is much easier.
Therapeutic properties of St. John's wort
All medicinal properties - the merit of useful substances that are part of St. John's wort:
- carotene protects the body from viruses;
- tocopherols - from free radicals;
- vitamins C are necessary for strengthening immunity;
- nicotinic acid normalizes the work of the cardiovascular and nervous systems;
- Glycerin with hyperphorin in the tincture of St. John's wort is responsible for antidepressant action;
- phytoncides have a powerful antimicrobial effect;
- rutin reliably strengthens the walls of the vessels;
- Tannins help to remove inflammation and disinfect damage.
Preparation of tincture
In the recipe for cooking tincture on St. John's wort, there is absolutely nothing complicated. It is enough to pour a few spoons of a dry mixture with water or alcohol in the ratio 1: 7 or 1:10. The medicine must be infused for at least three days.
If therapy needs to begin very urgently, you can buy already prepared tincture in the pharmacy.
Application of tincture of St. John's wort
Use the product you need, diluting with water, one teaspoon three times a day before eating in such cases:
- Use tincture is advisable for diseases of the genitourinary system and biliary tubules.
- To get rid of problems with teeth and bad breath , you can prepare a rinse - 30 drops per glass of water.
- Very good helps tincture of St. John's wort from depression, stress, with sleep disorders.
- Compresses and lotions with the drug contribute to the early healing of wounds, burns, boils .