Curative properties of wormwood and contraindications to its use

Wormwood is characterized by a tall sprawling bush and an extremely strong specific aroma. The second name is widow grass. Depending on the species to which each particular plant belongs, it can be used in different ways. So, herb wormwood (the medicinal properties of which are really great) of silver varieties are very popular among landscape designers. But it is also used in both official medicine and folk medicine. However, the medicinal properties of wormwood and contraindications to its use are not yet fully revealed.

Useful properties and spheres of its application

Its wide popularity this plant has received due to its impressive chemical composition. So, its main components are:

• Acids - malic, ascorbic and amber;
• Vitamin K;
• Mineral salts;
• essential oil;
• carotene;
• Bitter glycosides.

It would be desirable to tell at once and that in official medicine sagebrush has received a recognition. In pharmacies today you can find a huge number of various homeopathic medicines manufactured on its basis.

The fields of application of wormwood for medicinal purposes are different. However, most often it is used as:

- antipyretic, choleretic product ;

- Means for fighting parasites (both in humans and animals);

- activator of recovery of liver cells;

- an activator of metabolic processes, as well as a means that improves the functioning of the intestine.

Do not forget that the medicine is actively used and wormwood silvery, the medicinal properties of which is no worse. So, in particular, it is this species that is widely used today in the treatment of anorexia caused by diseases of the intestine. In addition, as a natural soothing tea is very useful from bitter wormwood. It should be drunk before going to bed, and it is cooked extremely simply - a tablespoon of herbs and a teaspoon of honey are put in a glass of boiling water.

But do not forget that the therapeutic properties of wormwood and contraindications to its use are almost equivalent.

When should you not use this plant?

It is strictly forbidden to use wormwood in any form to pregnant women, as well as those who breastfeed. In the first case, this can lead to miscarriage or early childbirth, and in the second, to an allergic reaction in the child, as well as to the appearance of a bitter taste in milk.
Do not treat children under the age of seven, any drugs based on this plant. This can lead to apathy and increased sleepiness. And it is during the treatment of people who have not reached at least 16 years of age, always remember that the medicinal properties of wormwood and contraindications to its use have not yet been studied to the end.

Also, as contraindications can be identified and abundant menstruation in women. The fact is that taking infusions or broths from this herb can provoke an increase in bloody discharge. And, of course, do not forget about individual allergic reactions.

In any case, it should always be remembered that the medicinal properties of wormwood and contraindications to its use are equivalent. Before using it, consult an expert.