Hawthorn is one of the beneficial plants. It is used to make pills and tinctures that can have a positive effect on the entire body.
Healing properties of hawthorn tincture
Hawthorn leaves, berries and flowers began to be used for medical purposes in the sixteenth century. Initially, they were used in violation of defecation and in the fight against dysentery, because hawthorn is an excellent astringent. Later, in the nineteenth century, the plant began to be used as a blood-purifying agent, and only in the 20th century it was used to strengthen and heal the cardiac and vascular systems. Hawthorn belongs to the group of medical drugs that are actively used in the cardiological field.
Medicinal tincture of hawthorn is valued for such properties as:
- sedatives;
- antispasmodic;
- cardiotonic.
Today, it is actively prescribed by doctors and used by patients:
- with ischemic heart disease;
- with sleep disorders;
- with nervous exhaustion;
- with heart failure;
- with atherosclerosis;
- with cardioneurosis, etc.
In general, hawthorn tincture is valued for its incomparable healing properties. It can have a beneficial effect on the blood supply to the heart and vascular systems, have a positive effect on the brain and lower pressure. By increasing the frequency of myocardial contractions, the remedy normalizes heart rhythm, reduces the level of bad cholesterol in the circulatory system, destroys atherosclerotic accumulation on the walls of blood vessels, restores the nervous system, reduces excessive activity and helps in stressful situations, having a corresponding calming effect.
In addition, thanks to the flowers, berries and leaves of the plant:
rejuvenates the body, slows the aging process;- spasms in the vascular system are removed;
- immunity is strengthened;
- recovery after surgery;
- eliminates problems in the endocrine system;
- memory improves;
- relieves pain and cramps in the abdomen.
rejuvenates the body, slows the aging process;Release form and composition
Tincture on alcohol is sold in pharmacies in an opaque glass container, which is packed in a thick paper box. In a glass vessel is a mixture of 70% alcohol and hawthorn fruit. The percentage of substances is 1 to 10. The product does not contain any other additional components. The liquid has a light cream or orange color. The carton contains instructions for use of the drug.
Application Methods
The infusion is taken orally after eating food. It is undesirable to take on an empty stomach due to possible complications in the form of drowsiness and allergies. Usually, doctors prescribe a dose of 20-30 drops, diluted in 100 milliliters of water. The mixture is used in the complex treatment of heart disease.
The duration of the use of medical tinctures depends on the condition of the patient. In order not to harm your body and not worsen the situation, you need to take a break in treatment and consult your doctor before you start taking it.
Interaction with other drugs
The drug can enhance the action of cardiac glycoside. It has a detrimental effect on the body when it is combined with alcohol (at this moment the overwhelming effect of hawthorn on the nervous system is enhanced). In addition, the drug can not be combined with the salt of alkaloids due to the possible mixing of harmful substances.
Analogs means
There is no exact analogue of hawthorn tincture, since it consists of a unique set of substances. It includes essential oils, tannins, vitamins, complex organic acids, which are actively involved in metabolism. They have a calming, antiseptic, antispasmodic and cardiological action.
Most closely approximated by characteristics and composition to the tincture of hawthorn tablets, the means Doppelgerts Active, Cardiovital, Cardioplant, Planticardio and Hawthorn Forte from Evalar.
How to make hawthorn tincture at home
There are many recipes for making tinctures based on this plant. We give the main ones.
Recipe 1
To prepare the tincture, take 1 glass of fresh hawthorn, carefully wash the berries in plain water and make mashed potatoes of them. Then put the mixture in a glass dish and pour it with 70% alcohol in a 1: 1 ratio, seal the medicine tightly with a lid and put it in a dark place. Instead of alcohol, you can use regular vodka without impurities. The result should be a mixture of transparent, with a reddish tinge.
Insist the mixture for at least 3 weeks. At the same time, we stir it from time to time. After this time has elapsed, let the medicine pass through the gauze and place it in a dark container. Tightly close, so that the tincture does not lose its properties. After taking it, 32 drops 3 times a day. This tincture will help with sleep disorders and stress. It will also help relieve tension in the muscles.
Recipe 2
In order to prepare the medicine for this recipe, take 5 large spoons of dry berries and 200 milliliters of good 40-degree vodka. To begin with, fill the berries with vodka and place them in a container with a tight lid. After heating the mixture to a temperature twice as high as room temperature, let it cool. Next, squeeze the berries, and take the finished tincture in a teaspoon 2 times a day. This tool is taken to strengthen the heart and blood vessels, as well as to combat sleep disorders and depression.
Recipe 3
We take the flowers of the plant and fill them with pure alcohol (the ratio of flowers and alcohol is 1 to 1). We leave to insist 10 days in a dark place, and then use a teaspoon no more than three times a day. This remedy effectively fights tachycardia and other heart ailments, in contrast to berries-based tincture.
Recipe 4
Mix one glass of hawthorn flowers with two glasses of alcohol and leave for two weeks. Before use, shake the mixture and use a teaspoon 2 times a day.
Recipe 5
Take hawthorn leaves and alcohol in a 1: 1 ratio and mix them. Insist week and filter the mixture. We take three times a day for 30 days, 1 teaspoonful, diluting it with boiled water. This tool is one of the most effective, because it contains both flowers and leaves of the plant. It has a sedative and antiseptic effect on the body.
Recipe 6
We take flowers, leaves and berries of hawthorn and a bottle of vodka without admixtures and mix them. Insist two weeks, filter the solution and take 2 times a day during the month for 1 teaspoon. This tool is aimed at calming the nerves and strengthening the vascular system. It is recommended to drink with a break in a month.
Side effects and contraindications
Like many other medications, tincture of hawthorn has contraindications and side effects. Of the contraindications that prevent its use, experts note:
- allergic reaction to the components of the product;
- individual intolerance;
- stomach ulcer;
- exacerbation of chronic disease;
- gastritis;
- high blood pressure;
- diabetes;
- pregnancy;
- patient's age (children under 12 are not allowed);
- bradycardia or heart palpitations;
- atrioventricular block 2 or 3 degrees;
- low blood pressure;
- functional disorders of the vegetative system;
- acute heart disease;
- hypertensive crisis (rapid and uncontrolled increase in pressure).
In case of gastritis and other stomach diseases, the drug may cause irritation of the intestines and upset digestive tract. In case of diabetes, it is recommended to coordinate reception and dosage with your doctor, since the tincture normalizes blood sugar, but in some cases it can lead to undesirable consequences. Children from 12 years old can receive a relaxing and soothing hawthorn only in the form of syrup and decoction. Allergy sufferers should also take the drug with caution and start with small doses as recommended by the attending physician.
Uncontrolled and independent use of hawthorn tincture can lead to negative consequences. Hawthorn tincture is a drug that has a pronounced effect. Taking the drug is not for medical purposes and without the advice of a doctor can lead to undesirable consequences for the body.
The main side effects of the medication include nausea with vomiting and distention of the intestines, colic and drowsiness. Side effects occur when the wrong medication, exceeding the dosage and the absence of interruptions in treatment.
Hawthorn tincture is a potent remedy. To avoid side effects, do not exceed the dose and continuously drink the drug. Poisoning is unlikely, but a sharp drop in pressure is possible while taking the whole vial.
