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Yarrow herb

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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The yarrow herb is a haemostatic drug that is of plant origin.

Indications of the herbs of Yarrow

It is used in the treatment of the following diseases:

  • bleeding from the nose, lungs or uterus (during inflammation or fibromiomas), and in addition hemorrhoidal or intestinal;
  • hypoacid form of gastritis;
  • ulcerative pathology in the area of the duodenum gut or stomach;
  • ulcerative colitis of a spastic type;
  • bloating;
  • pathology in the area of GVP or liver (such as cholecystitis, hepatitis or cholangitis);
  • diseases affecting the bladder or kidneys (among them urethritis with cystitis, as well as pyelonephritis with glomerulonephritis) - while the drug is used in combination with other drugs.

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Release form

Release in the form of grasses in packs of 35 or 50 g. Also in the form of powder raw materials, in filter bags with a volume of 1.5 g, 10 or 20 pieces inside the pack. Another form of release - crushed vegetable raw materials, in packs of 20, 30, 35, and 50 or 70 g.

Pharmacodynamics

Bioactive components of the drug increase blood circulation, and in addition have anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, as well as bactericidal effect. In addition, they have an antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscles of the intestine, ZHVP and urinary organs.

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Dosing and administration

The recipe for making tincture number 1:

Take a medicinal mixture (1.5 tablespoons) and pour it with boiled water (200 ml). Then close the container with a lid and insist on a water bath for 15 minutes. After that, cool the broth (about 45 minutes), and then strain it and wring out the remainder. The resulting tincture should be brought to a volume of 200 ml - add to it the necessary amount of boiled water.

Tincture should be drunk warm, 2-3 times a day, half an hour before eating. The dose for adolescents from 14 years and adults is 1 / 3-0.5 glasses, and for children aged 12-14 years - a quarter of the glass.

The recipe for making tincture number 2:

Take 2 filter bags with a mixture and pour them with boiling water (100 ml), and then insist for 15-20 minutes.

Drink tincture 2-3 times a day (warm) before eating (for half an hour). Dosage for adolescents over 14 years and adults - 100 ml, for children age 12-14 years - 50 ml. It is required to shake the medicine before taking.

The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor, for each person individually.

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Use of the herbs of Yarrow during pregnancy

Pregnant women should not prescribe the drug, as it increases the uterine tone.

Contraindications

Among the contraindications:

  • increased blood circulation;
  • propensity to thrombi;
  • intolerance of bioactive elements of a medicine or other plants included in the category of astroids (family Compositae).

Side effects of the herbs of Yarrow

The use of drugs can cause allergy (among them rashes with flushing and itching, as well as skin swelling). In case of side effects, it is necessary to cancel the medicine and consult a doctor.

Overdose

Overdose can cause allergic manifestations (among them rashes with hyperemia), as well as nausea and dizziness.

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Storage conditions

The yarrow herb should be stored in a place inaccessible to children, at a temperature level of not more than 25 ° C. Ready tincture should be kept away from light in a cool dark place.

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Shelf life

The yarrow herb can be used during the 3 years since the release of the medicine. The ready-made infusion is allowed to store a maximum of 2 days.

Attention!

To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Yarrow herb" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.

Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.

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