Ledum of marsh shoots

Ledum of swamp shoots can be purchased both in large pharmacies, and online, this tool for two centuries of use has proven effective.

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Indications of the ledum of swamp shoots

The indications for the use of the wild rosemary flyweed are as follows:

1. Diseases of the respiratory tract - as an expectorant for bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia, whooping cough.
2. Treatment of influenza and ARVI, common cold.
3. Rheumatic diseases.
4. Treatment of pediculosis.

Release form

Produced in the form of a dry herb collection, which has a sharp specific smell resembling camphor.

Pharmacodynamics

The effect is expectorant, antimicrobial and exciting central nervous system. Strengthens the secretion of the bronchi. The essential oils contained in the rosemary have an antiseptic effect.

Pharmacokinetics

Of the many chemicals that make up the Ledum of the marsh shoot, it is worth noting the poisonous lepidum-camphor and lepidum-tannic acid. Since the plant is poisonous, you can not eat more than 1 tablespoon of decoction in one go. The leaves contain arbutin and tannins.

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Dosing and administration

Decoctions: 2 teaspoons of herbs for a glass of water. Take 1 tbsp each. Three times a day.

Anti-rheumatic ointment: 150 grams of Ledum for 500 g of pork fat.

The smell of a rosemary is smeared with burns.

Tea from ledum - 25 g per 1 liter of boiling water is used 4 times a day for colds and bronchial asthma. In alternative medicine, it is believed that a long reception of such tea can cure asthma, but doctors insist that such treatment alone should not be prescribed. Ledum in official medicine is already used.

In Western Ukraine smoke was used as a sleeping pill when burning grass. In Yakutia, a decoction from the shoots of Ledum is used for diathesis and for the treatment of tuberculous lymphadenitis. Bulgarian alternative medicine uses hot infusion for arthritis.

Take sunflower oil and shredded shoots of the plant in equal parts and boil for 5 minutes. Use oil as an anti-inflammatory. Take it inside or use it for grinding.

Use of the ledum of swamp shoots during pregnancy

The use of Ledum bud of swamp shoots during pregnancy is not allowed.

Contraindications

Contraindications to the use of Ledum rosemary shoots:

1. Pregnancy.
2. Lactation.
3. Childhood.
4. Hypersensitivity.

Side effects of the ledum of swamp shoots

There is an allergy and an excited state. Ledum of marsh shoots has an easy intoxicating property.

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Overdose

Overdose of Ledum frog can lead to the excitation of the nervous system with its subsequent inhibition. At the first signs of exceeding the dose (dizziness, aggression), the use of the drug is discontinued. In severe cases of overdose, the plant can paralyze the musculature of the intestine and uterus.

Interactions with other drugs

It is not recommended to combine the Ledum rosemary shoots with antitussive herbs and chemical preparations.

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Storage conditions

In a dry place, protected from direct sunlight. The broth is suitable for 2 days. Keep away from children.

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Special instructions

Ledum of marsh shoots is a curative shrub growing on swampy terrain and in coniferous forests. 1 m is the usual height of the wild rosemary. Leaves are leathery. In the winter, Ledum does not lose leaves. The flowers are white, collected in an umbellate inflorescence. The fruit is a five-cavity box, when opened, it throws out small seeds.

For medicinal purposes young shoots up to 10 cm are suitable. Dry the rosemary in the shade for 10-14 days. When drying, use caution, use protective masks and gloves, and wash hands with soap. The moisture content of the finished raw materials is 14%.

Shelf life

The shelf life of the herb collection is 3 years.

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