Tincture of 5 components - valerian, motherwort, peony, hawthorn and corvalol

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In folk medicine, a medicinal mixture of five components is very popular: tinctures of valerian, motherwort, peony, hawthorn and Corvalol. The medicine can be prepared at home or purchased at a pharmacy at a low price. It is produced by pharmaceutical companies under different trade names. It is believed that the properties of tinctures of these plants complement each other, thereby increasing the effectiveness of the complex drug.

At home, the mixture is prepared from four separate tinctures and Corvalol

The sedative collection is used to reduce nervous tension, treat insomnia and diseases of the cardiovascular system. The drug has mild sedative, hypnotic and hypotensive effects. It is also believed that it provides an antispasmodic effect, promotes vasodilation and normalizes heart rate.

The drug is used for mild diseases, mainly as part of complex therapy. Often the effects of the drug are less pronounced than expected. The effectiveness of the mixture of tinctures has not been scientifically confirmed, and in folk medicine the influence of its components on the human body is often overestimated, and side effects are not taken into account.

At the same time, this tincture is also prescribed by doctors of traditional medicine. When taken correctly, it can be quite effective. It is better to prepare the product according to the prescription specified by the doctor or purchase it ready-made at the pharmacy. You also need to agree on the drug dosage regimen with your specialist.

What is included in the sedative mixture and how its components affect the human body

A calming mixture of tinctures is prepared from 5 components:

• Valerian;
• Peony;
• Motherwort;
• Hawthorn;
• Corvalola.

Each of the components of the drug has a specific effect on the human body. Some have similar properties, due to which they enhance each other’s actions. Others, on the contrary, provide additional effects. In particular, by adding Corvalol and hawthorn tincture to the medicine, the effect on the heart increases.

It is imperative to take into account the presence of alcohol in these preparations - it has no less effect on the heart and nervous system than the main components

To understand what effects can be expected from taking a mixture of tinctures, you need to know the properties of its components. So:

• Valerian reduces the excitability of the central nervous system, thereby providing sedative and hypnotic effects. Valerian root also has weak hypotensive, antispasmodic and choleretic effects;
• Peony has a pronounced sedative effect and a weak analgesic. Also, its infusion slightly increases the acidity of gastric juice;
• Motherwort also has an inhibitory effect on the central nervous system and reduces psycho-emotional stress. In addition, the drug helps lower blood pressure, slow heart rate and increase the strength of heart contractions. It also provides mild antispasmodic and anticonvulsant effects;
• Hawthorn also slightly reduces the excitability of the central nervous system and helps eliminate insomnia. It has a vasodilating effect, slightly lowers blood pressure, helps eliminate arrhythmia, tachycardia and discomfort in the heart area. It also has a tonic effect on the myocardium and normalizes coronary circulation;
• Corvalol is a complex drug that contains a-bromoisovaleric acid, phenobarbital and peppermint oil. Due to the properties of these components, Corvalol has sedative, antispasmodic and hypotensive effects. The drug helps to dilate blood vessels in the heart and head, as well as relieve spasms of smooth muscle organs;

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In some cases, instead of Corvalol, tincture of peppermint or eucalyptus, as well as horse chestnut and cloves are added to the medicinal cocktail . Mint provides vasodilating and mild antispasmodic effects, as well as a mild sedative and choleretic effect. In addition, preparations based on peppermint help eliminate nausea and prevent vomiting. Eucalyptus tincture has a mild sedative, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect.

Horse chestnut increases the tone of veins and blood vessels, helps normalize venous circulation and has an antithrombotic effect. Cloves provide a pronounced antiseptic effect against a number of bacteria, as well as antifungal and anthelmintic. In folk medicine, many more properties are attributed to it, but most of them are not scientifically confirmed.

On a note

According to reviews, the most famous pharmaceutical product with a similar composition is Morozov Drops. Instead of peony infusion, a small amount of diphenhydramine is added to them. The drug is sold at a price of about 300 rubles. Also in pharmacies you can find complex products based on valerian, motherwort and hawthorn. For example, Heart Drops from the Belarusian company Dialek and the drug Tricardin from the Ukrainian company Ternopharm. Analogues of these products, the so-called triads, are also produced by other pharmaceutical factories under different trade names.

Benefits of motherwort

Motherwort is a very useful plant for the nervous system and heart. It contains vitamins necessary for our immunity and other beneficial compounds. The essential oils included in its composition calm the nerves, and the minerals are necessary for normal cardiac activity.

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What diseases does it treat?

If you don’t know what diseases motherwort will help with, then study the following list:

1. Problems with blood vessels and heart: arrhythmia, coronary disease, heart failure.
2. Psycho-emotional abnormalities: nervous shock, hysteria, headache, insomnia.
3. Stagnation of bile and urine.
4. Prostate tumor and sexual dysfunction.
5. Hormonal imbalance in women: menopause, irregular cycle.
6. Various skin diseases.

Note: motherwort infusions, when taken as a course, strengthen the immune system and improve well-being.

On a note

Motherwort infusions, when taken as a course, strengthen the immune system and improve well-being

How to take motherwort tincture

More often in traditional medicine, a tincture of this plant is used. It is prepared from fresh grass or dried motherwort.

Don't know how to take the tincture? Here are the doctors' recommendations:

• dissolve the medicine in ¼ glass of water;
• take 2 hours after meals or an hour before a snack;
• for severe shocks, the recommended dose is 30–50 drops;
• dosage for a child: the number of drops should be appropriate for the age.

These tips are suitable for a one-time dose of medication when you need to calm your heartbeat and calm down. During a course of treatment, discuss with your doctor the dosage and duration of the course (usually it is 1–3 weeks).

What is this mixture of tinctures used for?

A mixture of tinctures is most often used in folk medicine, while it is rarely prescribed in traditional medicine.

There have been no studies that would confirm the effectiveness of a mixture of these tinctures and there are no clear results of their tests.

The drug is used for:

• Reducing nervous tension and anxiety;
• Eliminate the effects of stress;
• Treatments for insomnia;
• Decreased blood pressure;
• Normalization of the cardiovascular system;
• Treatment of vegetative-vascular dystonia (vsd).

As a sedative and hypnotic, a mixture of tinctures is used separately from other drugs, since it has a fairly strong effect.

For heart disease, the medicine is prescribed in complex therapy as an additional remedy. In particular, this applies to use for hypertension, arrhythmia, tachycardia, cerebrovascular accident, increased risk of thrombosis, after a heart attack or stroke. In rare cases, the tincture is also used for frequent migraines, depression and loss of appetite.

It is believed that if five tinctures are taken together, the effectiveness of treatment increases significantly. However, it must be taken into account that the properties of the complex drug have not been studied in scientific studies. Before using it, be sure to consult a doctor and determine the correct diagnosis. If used inappropriately or incorrectly, the tincture may be completely ineffective or cause harm to health rather than benefit. For example, in folk medicine, mash is even used to treat cancer, but in this case it is completely ineffective, and abandoning other medications in favor of the mixture can be extremely dangerous for the patient.

Is there a difference between binge drinking and prolonged drinking?

Due to the mentality of our citizens, the abuse of alcohol-containing drinks for several days is not uncommon (holidays, meeting with friends). At the same time, not every drinker “risks” losing control over the situation, but only people suffering from alcohol addiction. It is quite simple to distinguish between ordinary intoxication and binge drinking. Sobering up occurs with the end of alcohol, or is caused by the need to go to work, fulfill agreements, keep promises. The decision does not require effort, it comes under the pressure of circumstances. In stage 2 addiction, the greater the risk, the worse the patient’s well-being. You can determine whether medical assistance is needed based on the following signs:

1. The need for alcohol begins on the second day. The desire to drink completely occupies a person’s thoughts. Pain appears, and each new portion brings less and less relief.
2. In the period between the second and third days, the amount drunk decreases, and drinking alcohol causes vomiting and disgust (the reaction varies). Appetite disappears.
3. Large loads on the nervous system caused by intoxication also disrupt mental balance. The patient fears more and more for his life, and neuroses appear.
4. After six to seven days, the risk of developing delirium tremens (delirium tremens) increases significantly. This situation is dangerous; only a doctor in a clinical setting can help an addict avoid danger.

A return to normal life without drug intervention is possible, but not recommended. The consequences of ignoring them lead to mental changes that further require professional attention, exacerbation of chronic diseases, and even death. You can give up alcohol with minimal “losses” using home methods only for three days. Treatment procedures are carried out by medical staff using optimal methods of drug therapy.

For whom is sedative tincture contraindicated?

Each of the 5 components that are used to prepare the drug has certain contraindications.

This mixture should not be taken if:

• Allergies to used medicinal herbs;
• Depressed state of the central nervous system;
• Low blood pressure;
• Peptic ulcer of the stomach or duodenum;
• Functional diseases of the liver or kidneys;
• Severe heart failure;
• Diabetes mellitus;

Skin rashes in response to taking peony tincture - the mixture with this tincture should also not be taken.

Increased stomach acidity and some other conditions. If the patient has contraindications to taking only one of the tinctures, the doctor may advise replacing it with another component or using the product without it.

On a note

The mixture of tinctures should not be taken simultaneously with other medications that have similar properties. This may cause an overdose. Also, during treatment you should not drink alcoholic beverages.

Contraindications

Despite the naturalness of the products, a soothing collection of 5 tinctures can be harmful. The products are contraindicated for persons:

• with renal and heart failure;
• in case of individual intolerance to components;
• children under 14 years of age;
• pregnant and lactating women;
• hypotensive patients;
• for liver pathologies.

It is also not recommended for drivers to use the drugs - the drugs can reduce concentration. If the doses of the sedative collection are excessively exceeded, a reverse reaction of the body may be observed: insomnia, rapid heartbeat, increased blood pressure. Therefore, it is recommended to take the drugs with caution, starting with small dosages.

What side effects can the drug cause?

In some cases, a mixture of 5 tinctures may cause various side effects. Among them are:

• Allergic reactions, including skin rashes and itching;
• Lethargy;
• Drowsiness and apathy;
• Reducing blood pressure to critically low levels;
• Bradycardia;
• Dizziness;
• Nausea and vomiting;
• Headache;
• Rarely - increased blood pressure, nervous excitability and insomnia.

In very rare cases, the mixture increases the symptoms for which it is taken.

Depending on the individual body's reaction to drugs, various side effects may occur. When they appear, stop taking the drug. How to prepare a sedative tincture from these 5 components

According to the classic recipe, tinctures of valerian, motherwort, peony, hawthorn and Corvalol are mixed in equal quantities, for example, 10 ml each. To prepare the drug, take a glass jar into which all the tinctures are poured one by one. Then the product is gently mixed.

Used in folk medicine and other recipes. In particular, instead of Corvalol, tinctures of peppermint and eucalyptus are sometimes added. In these cases the proportions change slightly. To prepare the medicine, take 10 ml of tinctures of valerian, motherwort, hawthorn and eucalyptus and 5 ml of peony and peppermint tinctures. As in the previous recipe, all drugs need to be poured into one container and mixed.

When self-medication is dangerous

Full course of pharmacotherapy - prescription of drugs and complex. They are necessary to remove the consequences of poisoning: removing toxins, stabilizing the mental and emotional background, restoring the functions of internal organs using gentle methods. Procedures can be carried out both at home and in a clinic under the constant supervision of staff. Indications for the latter option would be:

• condition that lasts longer than 7 days;
• symptoms of psychosis or pronounced neuroses;
• somatic abnormalities;
• age up to 18 years, after 70 years (according to the law, assistance to old people and adolescents is provided only in clinical settings);
• chronic diseases.

For immediate departure of a team of paramedics from a narcological clinic, the patient’s consent will be required. Observation by a specialist continues until signs of improvement appear. However, even after this, it is impossible to leave an alcoholic without control, since this is the most common cause of relapse.

Instructions for use

The use of the drug must be coordinated with a doctor, especially if it is used to treat heart diseases. The duration of treatment and how the medication is administered may vary depending on the patient's diagnosis and desired effects.

Basically, a mixture of tinctures is recommended to be taken for 2 to 4 weeks. At first, 10 drops are prescribed 3 times a day, but later the dosage of the medicine can be increased to 30 drops. Take the medicine half an hour before meals. The drops are diluted in a teaspoon with a small amount of liquid, and then washed down with water.

Interesting video: preparing a mixture of five tinctures

What else you should know

Alcohol abuse for more than 3 days causes severe intoxication. At this time, the functioning of organs is disrupted. However, timely assistance to the patient by a doctor is not the only option. Equally important is the support of people close to him. Therapy in a hospital is generally similar to procedures at home. As recommended, it includes sedatives, modern antipsychotics, and possibly tranquilizers. The regimen includes anticonvulsants, detoxifiers, and hepatoprotectors. The method is supplemented with metabolic components and opioid receptor blockers. Vitamin complexes with antioxidants, natural dietary supplements, and disulfiram-based tablets are considered mandatory for recovery in a short time.

Is it worth going to the dispensary?

The developments of the modern pharmacopoeia make it possible to “move away” from the classical methods of interruption by selecting a therapeutic course taking into account age, length of alcohol dependence, the presence of diseases of internal organs, well-being and other nuances. The conditions of the dispensary provide complete treatment, the course of which is determined not only by the narcologist, together with other highly specialized specialists (psychologist, psychiatrist, cardiologist, surgeon, therapist). The process takes place under round-the-clock supervision. For many, this is a real chance to completely overcome the disease, getting rid of addiction forever. Medicines, at the same time, help restore the functioning of the main systems of the body and are able to cope with the desire to drink on a physical level. However, given that addiction is directly related to the consciousness of the addict, no achievements of the modern pharmacopoeia can eliminate the causes of prolonged drunkenness. An important point when choosing a clinic is confidentiality. Private centers invariably meet the needs of the patient, hiding personal data from third parties. In state institutions, the condition is not always met, and in many of them registration with a narcologist is still required.

Stages of drug therapy

The standard regimen for a patient in a clinical setting is pharmacotherapy, selected individually after examination. The main steps to restore health after excessive stress are:

1. Infusion effect. For treatment, salt formulations (dropper) are used, where the components are Ringer-Lakaa solution (or, as an alternative, saline solution), anti-puffiness agents, glucose 5%, and various sorbents. The dropper acts intensively and delicately, relieving him of the consequences of poisoning.
2. Sedative pharmacotherapy. Clinics use strong sedatives and sedatives. This prescription is advisable for increased irritability, aggression, and neuroses. The treatment regimen makes it possible to improve the quality of sleep and normalize vital processes. To achieve the effect, it can be “Reliuma”, “Phenazepam”, etc.
3. Additional activities. In addition to the main compounds, others are prescribed: for seizures, to stabilize blood pressure, improve heart function, and relieve headaches. In standard practice, the course is supplemented with Pannangin, Verepamil and their analogues. Doses of magnesia, neuroleptics, and analgesics are calculated. Note that the duration of pain after withdrawal from binge drinking depends on the length of alcoholism and the age of the patient.

In some cases, quick action should not be expected. Withdrawal symptoms (especially in older adults) often last 7 to 10 days. To stop binge drinking, it is very important to monitor the patient around the clock by medical staff. This not only makes the discomfort less burdensome, but also reduces the risk of relapse.

Unique properties of peppermint

In addition to the incredibly fresh aroma of mint, the medicine has unique healing properties. The leaves of this plant contain useful substances such as ascorbic acid, menthol and carotene. The medicinal herb can relieve spasms during colic, stop the development and growth of pathogenic microorganisms, eliminate allergic skin reactions, disinfect surfaces, relieve headaches caused by worries and stress, and increase performance.

You can purchase mint infusion at the pharmacy or prepare it yourself. To do this, crushed fresh leaves of the aromatic herb are poured with alcohol in a ratio of one to two and left in the refrigerator.

Description

Let us briefly consider the composition, release form, as well as the pharmacological effect that Zelenin drops have.

Composition of the drug and release form

This medicine is made from a mixture of tinctures of such ingredients as:

• valerian roots;
• belladonna;
• common lily of the valley.

In addition, the drug contains menthol.

pharmachologic effect

Due to the fact that this drug is made exclusively from natural preparations, its effect on the patient’s body is explained solely by their medicinal characteristics. So, here's what we can say about each of them:

The intensity of contraction of the heart muscle, as well as an increase in the purity of its work, is ensured, first of all, by the presence of lily of the valley tincture in the preparation. This is called cardiotonic effect.

As for the belladonna leaf, due to its content in the composition of the drug, we can talk about an antispasmodic as well as an anticholinergic effect. In addition, this ingredient contributes to a noticeable decrease in the secretory level of the pancreas, as well as glands such as sweat, lacrimal, gastric, bronchial and salivary glands. In addition, the use of this component in Zelenin drops allows to reduce the outflow of intraocular fluid, as well as increase intraocular pressure.

The presence of menthol provides a local irritant effect. This component also acts as a reflex, analgesic and antianginal agent.

Sedative (calming) and antispasmodic effects are achieved due to the presence of an ingredient such as valerian rhizomes in the “Zelenin Drops” tincture. Thanks to the presence of valerian, sleep improves, the process of falling asleep is normalized and accelerated. Despite the fact that the manifestation of the calming effect itself is somewhat slow and occurs gradually, it is stable and very long-term. In addition, thanks to the presence of valerian roots, it becomes possible to improve the secretory function of the stomach and intestines.

How to stop safely: medications, general recommendations, stages of a narcologist’s work at home

Long-term alcohol abuse is a sign of clinical alcoholism. At the same time, the timely departure of paramedics brings results already on the first day. For relatives who are encountering the difficulties of alcoholism in the family for the first time and who want to save a person from suffering, doctors recommend:

1. gradually reduce the amount of ethanol-containing drinks;
2. “force” to take activated carbon;
3. increase the amount of fluid you drink to 2-2.5 liters per day;
4. use sedatives.

During this period, you need to avoid contrast showers, active sports, and excessive physical exertion. If there are signs of delirium (hallucinations, delusions, aggressive behavior, etc.), it is necessary to call doctors for further hospitalization of the patient.

If you want to give up alcohol on your own, doctors also recommend a gradual reduction in the amount you drink. This allows you to gradually reduce the load on the body, reduce the symptoms of withdrawal symptoms, and avoid seizures and delirium tremens. There is no specific recipe for reducing the amount of drinking; the solution is selected according to the situation. But there is a way out. The most effective and common ways to fight for your own health, for many:

• reducing the amount of drink consumed with each dose;
• diluting alcohol with water in proportions 50:50;
• increasing the intervals between intoxication;
• restorative sleep, if possible.

It must be remembered that a gradual return to an adequate state without doctors lasts no more than three days. At the same time, switching to other drinks has a negative impact on health (the more you get sick, the better the treatment). For example, when replacing vodka with wine, there is a possibility of going from a vodka to a wine binge, which does not change anything in general. You need to understand that the effect of activated carbon is noticeable only after taking 8-10 tablets at once. However, you cannot take the drug more than 3-4 times. Dehydration occurs, and along with toxins, beneficial substances, vitamins, and minerals are also removed.