For a long time the field carnation is known in folkmedicine as a plant with an effective curative effect. It was especially widely used in obstetrics and gynecology, approved by official science and recognized as a medicinal product.
Related to the clove family, this plantmainly found on sandy and calcareous soils, more often on forest edges, in pine forests, and is a herbaceous perennial with a height of 10 to 40 centimeters with knobby straight stems.
Field carnations have many therapeuticproperties that are not yet fully understood. Today widely known in folk medicine is its hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, astringent and analgesic actions. The ability of this plant to increase the tone of the uterus has been clinically proven. Carnation-based products are recommended for uterine bleeding occurring in the postpartum period.
The peoples of Central Asia often use cloves fortreatment with a bite of rabid animals. This is an effective tool for preventing infection. In addition, the field carnation has a calming effect, therefore, as a cardiovascular agent, it is used with excessive nervousness and excitability.
For the preparation of all kinds of medicinalmeans in the form of tinctures, broths, extracts, etc., use practically all parts of the plant - flowers, stem, leaves and root. An interesting feature is that the roots of cloves have the ability to foam, because of what this plant has received another name - "wild soap".
The ground part of the plant is collected inflowering period, usually in late summer. The stems are neatly torn off, then sorted, removing the deformed parts, and a thin layer (no more than 5 cm) is laid out on a pallet. Dry the grass in a dark, ventilated room, turning it from time to time so it does not damp. Otherwise, the plant loses its healing qualities.
Approximately on the third day the grass already dries up andready to use. The resulting raw materials are packaged in tissue bags and stored in a room with good ventilation. Do not store dried grass for more than two years. During this period, almost all the useful properties that the carnation possesses are lost.
Medicines made fromcarnations, are widely used primarily in obstetrics with anemia of the uterus, inflammatory processes and various bleeding. Recommend them and with abundant, painful periods. It is not for nothing that this plant is called still a mother clove - its effectiveness in solving various problems is undeniable. To this should be added and the magnificent positive effect that has on the female body of the field carnation infertility. It normalizes and regulates the menstrual cycle, slows down the aging process.
This plant is good for cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension, inadequate blood circulation, heart palpitations, etc.
Clove oil well heals wounds, improvesdigestion, helps with dizziness. Effective field carnation with hormonal failure, any inflammatory processes, it removes the headache well. Due to the ability to gently exert an effect on the nervous system, it is quite successful to use infusions from cloves with neuralgia and nervous breakdowns.
Decoction. For its preparation, you can use any of the following methods, depending on the existing health problems.
Wine tincture is an effective remedy forinsomnia, overwork and headache. Fresh buds of cloves (100 grams) are poured with red dry wine (1 liter) and insisted in a dark place for 30-40 days.
Infusion from the field of cloves helps to cope witha number of diseases. It is used in painful menstruation, with hypertension, nervous breakdowns and rapid heartbeat. It is prepared quite simply: pour the grass with boiling water (1 spoonful per glass of water) and insist 1-1.5 hours. Take the same way as a decoction.
Everyone knows that before applyingany medicine, it is necessary to consult a specialist who will prompt and the necessary dosage. And also it is necessary to become acquainted with contraindications. Field carnation has the property of lowering blood pressure, so the means based on it are not recommended for hypotension. You can not use them for pregnant women and children under 12 years.
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