Content
- 1 Botanical description of the plant
- 2 Composition and value of the plant
- 3 Medicinal properties of burnet
- 4 What does burnet herb help with?
- 5 How to brew and infuse burnet
- 6 Features of application
- 7 How to take burnet
- 8 Restrictions and contraindications
- 9 Collection and procurement of raw materials
- 10 Which is better: burnet or Smecta
- 11 Conclusion
- 12 Reviews on the use of burnet in gynecology
A perennial herbaceous plant, burnet is a crop that has long been used for medicinal purposes. It has a strong astringent and hemostatic effect. In reference books of pharmaceutical plants you can find the Latin name for burnet - Sanguisorba officinalis. The herb is included in the domestic and European pharmacopeias. The rhizome with shoots and, less often, the green, above-ground part of the crop are harvested as medicinal raw materials.
Botanical description of the plant
Photos and descriptions of burnet are contained in each directory of medicinal plants. It is a herb consisting of a single, branched stem. It is hollow inside, ribbed on the outside, its height ranges from 0.5 m to 90 cm.
The stem is covered with oblong-ovate leaves, their edges sharply serrated. Closer to the root, the leaf blade becomes larger, attached to long petioles, it is smooth, dark green above, rough and brown below.
Only the roots of the burnet have special medicinal value, and the leaves and stems are used to make tea or vitamin salads
The flowers are oblong, spike-shaped red-purple heads, up to 3 cm long, located at the ends of thin erect peduncles.
The fruits are single-seeded nuts in the form of a tetrahedron, their length does not exceed 3.5 mm.
The root is located horizontally in the soil, its length does not exceed 12 cm. It is thick, woody, and has many thin fibrous processes.
The medicinal crop grows in meadows (dry and flooded), in steppes, and in sparse forests. It can be found in clearings and along the edges of cliffs, in dense bushes, on river banks and swamps.
Why is the burnet so called?
The Latin name of the culture can be translated as “absorbing blood.” This is due to the ability of meadow grass to stop bleeding. This characteristic is due to the presence of a large amount of tannins in the burnet rhizome.
In the wild, the burnet is distributed throughout almost the entire territory of Russia.
Composition and value of the plant
The roots of the culture contain tannins, up to a quarter of the total composition, 30% starch, essential oils, saponins.
Dried, crushed burnet root, after cooking, will help against many gastric and gynecological diseases
The green part of the plant contains flavonoids, tannins, and acids (ursolic, tormentic, chlorogenic). Ascorbic acid was found in the leaves.
The meadow plant is listed in the Red Book in many countries; it can easily be cultivated in your own garden
Medicinal properties of burnet
Burnet is distinguished by its strong astringent, hemostatic, and analgesic properties. The herb has a bactericidal effect against E. coli, dysentery and paratyphoid group organisms.
Burnet is able to reduce intestinal motility, narrow blood vessels, and increase uterine contractions. The plant has minor anticonvulsant and antiemetic effects. The use of burnet is also justified for diarrhea.
The herbal medicine has virtually no contraindications and is suitable for long-term courses of administration.
What does burnet herb help with?
Decoctions and tinctures of burnet root are taken for the following diseases: cholecystitis, colitis, convulsions, stomach and intestinal ulcers; it is effective against helminthic infestations.
Burnet has indications for use in children:
- with inflammation of the gums;
- stomatitis;
- acute tonsillitis;
- inflammation of the tonsils;
- diarrhea.
External use of burnet preparations is also effective. They are used to heal ulcers, wounds, cuts and abrasions, bruises, bruises and inflammatory diseases of the skin.
It is given to adults as an adjuvant for tuberculosis (for hemoptysis).The rhizome of the plant is used to prepare hemostatic drugs. They are effective for gastric and uterine hemorrhages, heavy menstruation.
There is data on the medical use and therapeutic effectiveness of a decoction of the plant’s root for cholecystitis, colpitis, heavy discharge, chronic dysentery, as well as for various intestinal pathologies accompanied by bloating.
In addition to its medicinal properties, burnet herb also has a number of contraindications: constipation, pregnancy, lactation, increased blood clotting, thromboembolism, individual intolerance.
Depending on the disease, various forms of preparations based on burnet are indicated.
How to brew and infuse burnet
Depending on the type of medicine and the disease, the method of brewing burnet varies. Before using each, consult a doctor.
Decoction
To prepare the composition, use enamel dishes. Place 2 tbsp in a small container. l. dry crushed burnet roots, pour a glass of boiling water. Place the pan on low heat and simmer the contents for half an hour.
The decoction is not contraindicated even for small children; it is given to infants for diarrhea in the form of drops, and for older children, ½ tsp.
Infusion
This medicine is prepared in a cold way. Mix 3 tsp in a small container. dry grass and two glasses of settled or filtered water. The liquid is infused for eight hours, then drunk as prescribed by the doctor.
Tincture
This medicine is prepared using alcohol. Place part of the dried roots of burnet in a dark glass container. They are filled with five parts of 40% alcohol.The mixture is infused for a week.
Tea
2 tsp. pour the herbs into a glass of cold water. Bring the mixture to a boil and set aside. The tea is infused for 10 minutes, filtered, and drunk two cups a day.
Features of application
In folk medicine, a decoction of burnet is used for diarrhea, hemoptysis, and bleeding. Externally, the product is used as a lotion for purulent wounds, ulcers, and bedsores.
The use of medicinal burnet in gynecology
Meadow grass products are often used in folk medicine for “female diseases.” The herb is effective for uterine bleeding, heavy periods, and endometriosis.
For uterine bleeding
The herb burnet has shown its medicinal properties in gynecology. In folk medicine, a decoction of the root with its shoots is used for uterine bleeding. The product is prepared as described in the recipe above, filtered, and used 1 tbsp. l. six times a day before meals.
For heavy periods
According to reviews on women's forums, burnet has also proven itself to be effective for uterine bleeding during menstruation. For this ailment, prepare hot tea: 2 tsp. dry roots are poured with a glass of boiling water, allowed to stand for ten minutes, and cooled. The product is taken half a glass four times a day.
After clearing endometriosis
One of the indications for the use of burnet in gynecology is the postoperative period. At this time, it is recommended to drink a strong decoction of the rhizome of the herb. It is prepared like this: ½ tsp. raw materials are poured with a glass of cold water and left for eight hours. Afterwards the product is boiled and filtered. It is taken warm, 2-3 tbsp. l. every time after eating.
The medicinal herb has a symptomatic effect, and it also has a fairly successful effect on endometrial atrophy
For inflammation
In gynecology, burnet is used for trichomonas inflammation of the vagina and profuse leucorrhoea. Prepare a strong decoction of 1.5 liters and cool it. Douche with a warm solution at night.
For fibroids
In this case, you can use an alcohol tincture of burnet. Before use, it is diluted with warm water in the ratio: 1 tbsp. l. medicine per 250 ml of liquid. Take 1-2 tbsp. l. the drug three times a day after meals.
For skin lesions and diseases
A decoction of the burnet herb is also effective when used externally. It is used to make lotions, compresses, and wet rubdowns. The product is effective when warm. Soak a clean cloth or gauze folded in several layers with it and then apply it to the affected area. Applications are carried out twice a day.
For eczema, Korean doctors recommend making an ointment from the roots of burnet. The underground part of the plant is roasted over a fire until it turns into charcoal. Then grind into powder, mix with Vaseline in a ratio of 3:7. The affected areas of the skin are lubricated with the product twice a day for a week.
For hemorrhoids
During the period of exacerbation of hemorrhoids, a decoction of burnet will also help. Prepare enough of it to fill the basin by at least a third. The liquid should be slightly warm. Baths are taken in a sitting position at night.
A hot mixture cannot be used for hemorrhoids, this leads to an exacerbation of the disease
For diarrhea
For intestinal disorders, a decoction of burnet will help. It is prepared according to the recipe described above.Drink the cooled product 1 tbsp. l. six times a day 30 minutes before meals.
From Giardia
In this case, use a decoction of burnet rhizomes. Treatment is carried out in courses of 3-8 times with a break of a month. 100 ml of fresh warm broth is poured through a duodenal tube once a day.
For bronchitis
For bronchial disease, tea from the herb burnet is prescribed. It is drunk three times a day after meals for a week.
From worms
To remove small helminths, a tea made from a mixture of rhizomes and the herb Burnet is recommended. 2 tsp. The collection is steamed with a glass of boiling water and left for 10-15 minutes. Then take a glass of the product twice a day before meals.
How to take burnet
In moderate doses, with short-term use (no more than two months), burnet does not have any negative effect on health. In rare cases, minor side effects can be observed: allergic reactions, digestive disorders.
Rarely, ingestion of herbal infusions from burnet leads to the development of skin allergic reactions
Indications for the use of burnet:
- acute and chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, accompanied by diarrhea;
- heavy menstrual bleeding;
- minor bleeding during the post-coagulation period of cervical treatment.
It is recommended to prepare decoctions, infusions, teas before each dose. The product must be drunk warm, filtered and shaken.
Pharmacy filter bags containing burnet are brewed strictly according to the instructions and used as prescribed by the doctor.
Can it be given to children?
The plant is non-toxic and can be soldered to children over one year of age.Burnet in liquid form is prescribed to children for diarrhea. Prepare a decoction: take 1 tsp. chilled product, give the child to drink twice a day before meals. You can gargle with a warm solution for sore throats.
When treating a child with decoctions and teas with burnet, the age and weight of the baby are taken into account. A consultation with your treating pediatrician is required first.
When treating children, it is important not to exceed the recommended dosage of any herbal medicine.
Can I take it during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
During pregnancy and lactation, it is not recommended to take medications based on burnet. All drugs are used only after consultation with a doctor.
Restrictions and contraindications
Burnet root has undoubted medicinal properties, but there are also a number of contraindications to taking products based on it.
Decoctions with burnet should not be used for therapy for the following categories of people:
- pregnant women;
- nursing mothers;
- children under one year old;
- people suffering from constipation;
- for allergy sufferers.
Prescribe the drug with caution in case of increased blood clotting or thromboembolism (history).
There are no categorical contraindications for the use of burnet.
In case of internal gastric or uterine bleeding, it is necessary to find out the cause of the phenomenon by consulting a doctor.
Collection and procurement of raw materials
You can find burnet grass in wet meadows, on the edges of forests, and among bushes. In folk medicine, the rhizome of Burnet officinalis is used to treat various ailments. It is harvested at the end of August, at the beginning of September.You can dig up a healing root in the spring, if you know its exact location.
The roots are collected in environmentally safe areas; it is strictly forbidden to collect raw materials near the roads
The roots extracted from the soil are thoroughly cleaned, washed in running water, cut into bushes no longer than 20 cm. Then they are laid out in an even layer on a clean cloth. The raw materials are dried for several days in the shade.
To avoid mold, the roots are often turned over, drying on all sides. After preparatory measures, they become black-brown on the outside and yellow at the break.
You can also harvest the rhizome of Burnet officinalis in thermal dryers. At the same time, the temperature in them should not exceed + 50 ᵒС. Finished dried raw materials are stored in cardboard boxes for five years.
In folk medicine, the ground part of the burnet is also used. Grass harvesting begins during the flowering period. It's midsummer.
Which is better: burnet or Smecta
For diarrhea caused by rotavirus intestinal infection, or banal food poisoning, Smecta is often prescribed as an adjuvant. The powder can be given to adults and children. The decoction of Burnet is also not limited in its use by age.
Burnet quickly relieves symptoms and stops diarrhea, but it is taken in courses. After which the remedy can cause constipation.
Smecta is a fast-acting antidiarrheal drug; it does not need to be taken in courses.
It is convenient to use a small packet of Smecta on the road or at work, but burnet can only be used at home
In addition to its astringent properties, meadow grass also has hemostatic, bactericidal, and antiseptic effects. Smecta’s work is aimed only at improving the chair.
Conclusion
Burnet is a meadow herb known since ancient times for its beneficial properties. Villagers used the crop not only for medicinal purposes, but also for livestock feed, as a melliferous and tanning plant. Young fresh leaves of the grass are rich in ascorbic acid; in spring they can be consumed as a vitamin supplement in vegetable salads. Burnet is widely used as an antidiarrheal and hemostatic agent. Bags of dried roots can be purchased at the pharmacy. The packaging contains detailed methods for preparing and using the drug for various diseases.
