The alternating grass

The alternating grass is a representative of an annual herbaceous plant, belongs to the family of Compositae. The alternation can be found practically throughout Europe, in the Central Asian countries, and in Siberia. To produce medicinal products, the upper part of the plant, grass, is usually used. 

Indications of the traces of grass

It has long been used in prescriptions of alternative medicine for the treatment of many disease states. In ancient times, it was used massively in the treatment of scrofula, boils, skin irritation, etc., or as a diuretic and sweating grass. The plant was also used for the baths, especially for the treatment of children.

It is noticed that the grass turns improve metabolic processes. In modern alternative recipes, it is used to treat diatheses, urticaria, neurodermatitis, seborrhea, scrofululosis. External preparations on the basis of a sequence perfectly dry superficial wounds and favor the prompt tightening of damages of integuments. Alternating grass in the form of mixtures with other herbs is used to accelerate metabolic processes in eczematous and furunculosis lesions.

With a more thorough study of the properties of herbaceous grass, her ability to shoot an inflammatory reaction and activate the work of the adrenal cortex was noted. Due to these properties, the plant is successfully used for the treatment of psoriasis, as well as as a multivitamin preparation for pulmonary diseases, external ulcers and ulcerative lesions of the digestive system. 

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Release form

Released in the form:

• crushed vegetable dry raw materials in cardboard packages of 100 g;
• briquettes in the form of rectangular-shaped tiles weighing 75 grams, consisting of 10 lobules;
• packaged phyto-tea and medicinal dues. 

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Pharmacodynamics

The alternation of grasses, first of all, with an excellent diuretic and diaphoretic effect, is able to improve digestive processes, stabilize disturbed metabolic reactions.

When investigating the quality properties of the plant, specialists found in it more than 65% of polyphenols, which have a pronounced tanning effect. These substances kill pathogenic bacteria much more efficiently than tannin.

The healing abilities of herbaceous grasses are largely explained by the presence of vitamin C and manganese, which play an important role in the physiology of metabolism. The presence of manganese determines the positive effect on hematopoiesis, blood coagulation, endocrine system function.

Extracts from the plant, thanks to the content of carotene, demonstrate their anti-inflammatory and wound-healing abilities.

The sedative properties of the drugs from the sequence, as well as their hypotensive effect, were proved by experimental methods in animals.

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Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetic properties have not been studied.

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Dosing and administration

Herbal preparations from the herb of the string can be applied externally and internally.

Inside, half an hour after a meal (infusion) take 20-25 ml to 3 times a day. The maximum single dose is 60 ml of infusion. The duration of therapy is from 20 to 25 days.

To prepare the infusion, you need 2 full tablespoons of raw material to pour a cup of boiling water and cover it tightly. We insist 15 minutes, wrapped in a towel, after which we cool for 45 minutes. We filter out, squeeze, cake is thrown away. Infusion use warm.

For external use in the form of compresses, ready-made infusion of herbaceous grass is used, which is moistened with gauze and linen napkins. For the baths use diluted infusion, for baths add up to 2 glasses of bath infusion. Duration of therapy - up to 1 month. The course can be repeated after a two-week break (no more than 4 times a year).

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Use of the traces of grass during pregnancy

Outside use during pregnancy is not prohibited: the plant is used for baths, applications or compresses for the treatment of diathesis, dermatoses, etc., of skin lesions.

The use of the herb inwards during pregnancy is not recommended, since the drugs of the sequence somewhat increase the contraction of the smooth muscle organs, including the uterus, which in theory can trigger a spontaneous abortion.

Special studies on the use of herbs during pregnancy have not been conducted.

Contraindications

When used in recommended dosages, no contraindications were found.

The only contraindications may be pregnancy and allergic mood of the organism to herbal preparations, in particular, to the grass of the string.

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Side effects of the traces of grass

Side effects are extremely rare and can manifest as:

• an allergic reaction;
• tachycardia;
• increased diuresis;
• lowering of pressure.

After the withdrawal of the drug, all of the listed symptoms disappear. 

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Overdose

In case of an overdose of the herb, it is possible to increase the side effects. If symptoms of an overdose should stop taking the drug and conduct symptomatic treatment. A special agent that neutralizes the herbal preparation does not exist. 

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Interactions with other drugs

Reliable data on drug interactions There is no alternation between herbs and other drugs.

With caution appoint diuretic drugs at the same time as the internal reception of the current sequence.

When external use of the herb and other external preparations on the same skin area should pass at least 2 hours between applications. 

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Storage conditions

Dried grass alternates are stored in dry cool places, with optimum storage t ° up to + 20 ° C. Freshly prepared infusion is stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, shaking before use. 

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Special instructions

Instructions for use The alternating grass is for informational purposes only. The use of herbal remedies should be approved by your doctor. Avoid self-prescribing any medications, including herbal remedies.

Shelf life

Shelf life of dry raw materials - up to 2 years.

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