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Good enough alternative method of treatment is it?

Today it is questionable how effective phytotherapy is an alternative method, since it requires a longer treatment period. But one thing is certain - this treatment is more easily accepted, without causing toxic changes in the body. In most cases, when proper application is achieved not only complete cure, but also strengthen the body as a whole.

Phytotherapy

No doubt, the most precious is human health, which largely depends on the lifestyle and its relationship with the environment. Many of us looking for new, better and "prestigious" synthetic drugs, forget about the ancient folk medicine, which for millennia man was treated only with herbs.

The name "phytotherapy" comes from "phyton" - plant and "therapy" - therapy (from Greek). It represents an alternative method of treatment based on the healing properties of herbs, which is considered well tolerated and without serious side effects, while highly efficient.

Globally known about 500 000 plant species, but only about 5% of them have been studied as a pharmacologically active substances. This shows only one - there is a huge reserve of yet unstudied species and opportunities to discover new medicinal plants.

Due to diverse climatic and soil conditions, natural herbs such as energy and food source containing high percentage of biologically active substances. They are rich in a variety of chemical compounds such as alkaloids, glycosides, saponins, polysaccharides, tannins, flavonoids, league, coumarins, essential oils, vitamins, trace elements.

"Medicine is an art to emulate the healing power of nature"

This argument is expressed by Hippocrates and repeatedly proven over the centuries. For example, even in ancient Assyria were no gardens to grow medicinal herbs in ancient Egyptian papyrus described does the healing effect of a number of plants such as mint, plantain and poppy.

For the first time ancient Roman physician Claudius Galen offered with curative intent may be used for the plant itself, and extract from his set pieces. Avicenna, in turn, provides for medical purposes the use of more than 900 vehicles, most of which are medicinal plants. Centuries later, the Thracians, Slavs and Bulgars, following their ancient traditions attach great importance to the processes of learning and impact of plants on the human body. Phytotherapy gradually prevashta one of the most important aspects of folk medicine.

Today (according to WHO data) over 80% of people use drugs of natural origin within the system of primary health care. A fact which gives a huge playing field for pharmaceutical companies to use medicinal plants for synthesis of dietary supplements and medicines in various fields of medicine.

How cure phytotherapy?

All herbs, which do not contain toxic or highly toxic substances may be used for the preparation of formulations for internal and external use at home. The method of preparation usually depends on the chemical composition of substances, their solubility in various solvents (eg water, alcohol) on the types of plant parts (flowers, leaves, roots, seeds, etc.).

The most commonly used to provide water extracts, also called infusions and potions. Leaves, flowers or other plant organs, which are easily extracted active substances are prepared in the form of infusions. The only exception is Bearberry, which is prepared as a decoction, and all the more solid parts of plants.

Infusions
Prepare and cut herb is placed in a porcelain or glass container and pour in the recommended amount of water that's good to be at a temperature no higher than room. Close the container with a lid and heated in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Once removed from the bath, let stand about 45 minutes, then strain the liquid and make up with water to a prescribed amount.

Decoction
Represent the water extracts obtained after a prolonged heating in a water bath. Nasitnenata herb is placed in a porcelain bowl and pour over the recommended amount of water, Cover, and heat for 30 minutes, stirring constantly. Once the potion to cool at room temperature, strain and make up water to the prescribed amount. Basic requirement to open and infusions should be prepared daily or kept in the dark and cool place, but no more than three denenoshtiya. It should be noted that infusions and decoctions of silnodeystvashti plant materials are prepared only on prescription.

Tincturae
Represent liquid spirits, strong or strong-water-ether extracts of plant materials obtained without heating. Most often to prepare them using 70% alcohol. Digested plant material is placed in a suitable container and pour alcohol, Cover and leave to stand for 7 days. After a week tincture is cast and filter thoroughly. It can be used while it is clear and has an aroma characteristic of feedstock.

Extract
Concentrated extracts of plant materials. Depending on the texture, they are liquid, thick or dry, with moisture content not more than 5%. Not recommended for preparation at home.

Cataplasmata
Finely crushed or chopped parts of medicinal plants are flooded with a little warm water (30 °). Are applied externally, as are coated on the cheesecloth and impose on the affected area.

Medications are an integral part of the culture of the peoples and occupy an important place in human life. In this regard, of particular importance is the preparation of more effective drugs for treatment and prevention of illnesses based on medicinal plants. In world practice about 40% of medicinal products derived from chemical-pharmaceutical industry, are prepared from plant material. Based on medicinal plants produce about 80% of the drugs needed to treat cardiovascular, pulmonary and gastrointestinal diseases.

Medicinal plants used as feedstock for the isolation of chemicals of which by different methods to receive a number of effective medicines such as steroids, hormones and others.

Especially helpful is the use of herbs and preparations derived chronic diseases that require continuous application. Good tolerability and low toxicity of most of them allow prolonged treatment, when not contain cumulative substances as well as those that cause tolerance and addiction.

It should be noted that uncontrolled, unjustified and incorrect medication and supplements of vegetable origin in some cases can lead to negative consequences for the organism. Particular attention is required in pregnant women, small children, people with allergies and those with known intolerance to certain substances. In such case phytotherapeutist consultation is mandatory.

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