Deerslayer Grass: Application and Benefits

St. John's wort , the use of which is found both in traditional and folk medicine, has long enjoyed great popularity and is used very widely. Perhaps, it can be found almost everywhere, except perhaps the northern regions, the most south, and also the deserts. This pleasant plant grows well in well-lit, open areas, on clearings and fields. But the forest thickets and too moist soil it does not like. This plant is going from the end of spring (from May) to the end of summer. It is for this period that the time of flowering takes place. To collect St. John's wort, it is necessary to cut off its upper part, that is, blooming, along with all the flowers, branches, buds and leaves. And it is necessary to collect fresh plants, young and not faded, without faded branches already with fruits.

The healing herb St. John's wort is so famous and universally applicable that it is difficult to find a pharmacy in which it would not be sold. It can be found in the form of grass, and in the form of tinctures, and even in tablets.

What is the treatment of St. John's wort? This magic plant, as scientists have shown, affects the body from various sides and is useful for a wide range of diseases. First of all, St. John's wort is an anti-inflammatory drug, and very effective. In addition, it has an antimicrobial and emollient effect. It has, however, a small side effect - it acts as a mild laxative. In pharmaceutics it is used not only in itself, but also as an additive to various medications. So, in particular, one of the substances contained in St. John's wort (hypericin, which has soothing properties) is used in drugs against depression and a number of mental illnesses.

St. John's wort, the use of which is found in every home, is good for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, in particular, with gastritis, ulcers and diseases of the duodenum. I must say that the stomach in general is very fond of this herb and reacts very positively to it. Pain is reduced, ulcers and wounds are healed. In addition, the infusion of St. John's wort will relieve heartburn, nausea, colic, bloating, upset of the stool. In addition, this herb is also used to relieve the condition of the heart, when there are some problems with it. In particular, it improves its general tone, is useful at high pressure. And, of course, most often, St. John's wort is drunk for colds (flu, sore throat, fever, just a cold). It is also good for wound healing, in the treatment of bruises and various injuries: a powerful antimicrobial and regenerating effect allows healing wounds much faster. By the way, St. John's wort is good and simple with regular use by a relatively healthy person. The fact is that it significantly improves the general tone of the body, mood and condition, removes anxious feelings, helps to cope with stress, an active lifestyle and overwork.

St. John's wort, the use of which is so widespread, is very easy to prepare at home. First of all, it can be drunk as a simple tea. To do this, one teaspoon of herbs should be brewed with 300 grams of boiling water, insist half an hour, strain and drink. You can not keep the infusion, you can use it only right after brewing, fresh. But if you want this useful plant to be stored for a long time, not only in dried form? Then there is another way of cooking. St. John's wort, the application and preparation of which are so simple, can be infused with oil. To do this, a small pot is filled to the brim with dried and chopped herbs, and then poured hot oil (vegetable). Then the jar is tightly closed with a lid and left for several weeks. As soon as the tincture turns red, you can open containers, filter out the contents and use it to treat abrasions, wounds and scratches. Keep the infusion closed in a dark place.