✅ Motherwort extract is widely used in the production of certified pharmacological drugs.
❎ The plant is mainly used as a sedative, sometimes in combination with valerian root.
Another important nuance is that there is a minimum of harm and contraindications, so it can be taken even in cases of chronic heart failure.
In this article we will look at what effect motherwort has on the cardiovascular system , and whether it is possible to prepare decoctions and infusions based on it at home.
Composition of the drug Motherwort
The most important active ingredient is motherwort extract. The plant has the ability to have an effect on the central nervous system. Flavonoid glycosides found in flowers and stems, as well as alkaloids, saponins and tannins, regulate the state of the nervous system, inhibiting its excitability. In addition, the natural components of the herb can regulate heart rate.
In addition to motherwort extracts, Motherwort forte contains magnesium. This element is indispensable in the formation of nerve connections and impulse transmission. Magnesium is found in all organs and tissues; its deficiency leads to behavioral disorders, decreased resistance to stress, and vulnerability to negative factors. In addition, a lack of magnesium can cause joint pain and night cramps.
Vitamin B6 is another important component of the drug. Without it, magnesium cannot be fully absorbed by the body. This vitamin helps you control your emotions and find the strength not to react sharply to negative information.
Useful properties of the plant
This herb has been appreciated by traditional medicine for its positive effects on the body. It can be found in medications whose action is aimed at the cardiovascular system. Treatment of tachycardia with motherwort is determined by the presence in its composition of a large number of useful substances:
- glycosides;
- essential oil;
- tannins;
- saponins;
- routine;
- alkaloids;
- carotene.
This combination helps solve a fairly large number of problems. Drugs based on it have the following effects on the patient:
- lowers blood pressure;
- eliminates tension and irritability;
- increases the strength of heart contractions;
- reduces pulse with increased heart rate;
- helps you relax;
- normalizes sleep.
All of these abilities are actively used by the pharmaceutical industry for the preparation of all kinds of medicines. But we should not forget that folk remedies for tachycardia with motherwort are no worse than pharmaceutical ones. The main difference is only in the concentration of the main substance. You may have to spend a little more time when taking natural raw materials, but it does not have negative side effects.
Motherwort forte Evalar: instructions for use
Motherwort forte tablets are indicated for adults. The maximum daily dose is 2 tablets. One is taken at the beginning of the day, the second before bed. Two tablets a day provide 80% of the body's need for vitamin B6. The course of treatment depends on the severity of the nervous disorder. Due to the fact that magnesium tends to accumulate in tissues while taking the drug, the duration of the course can last up to 30 days. In rare cases, the doctor may prescribe an appointment for up to two months continuously. Without the recommendation of a specialist, you should not increase the time of taking Motherwort. As a rule, to restore performance and nervous balance, it is enough to buy 1 package of 40 tablets.
How to take motherwort correctly - 5 ways
Motherwort is used to prepare infusions, decoctions, and tea . You can also use it for inhalation - this is a very effective means for preventing diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
Most products are made from dry plant material. The most popular recipes are the following:
Tea
It is prepared extremely simply - for 1 cup of boiling water, 2 teaspoons of finely ground motherwort. Leave for 5-10 minutes , you can add sugar or honey to taste. Goes quite well with cream. Drink 1-2 times a day , no more.
Tincture
To prepare, take 100 grams of dry grass and add 0.5 liters of alcohol or strong alcohol. You can also use fresh motherwort - you will need about 250 grams, it must be passed through a meat grinder.
Leave for at least 14 days in a dark place at room temperature, once every 3 days - shake everything thoroughly. Afterwards, strain. The finished tincture is taken in the same way as pharmaceutical drops with motherwort. That is, 30 drops 2 times a day (before bedtime, the dosage can be increased to 50 drops).
Combined with hawthorn
This composition will help normalize the heart rate and calm the nerves. To prepare, take 30 grams of dry motherwort, 20 grams of grated hawthorn fruit, pour 500 milliliters of boiling water and leave in a sealed container until it cools completely. Take 50 milliliters 3 times a day.
Indications for use of Motherwort
Motherwort is widely used in medicine. It is prescribed for various disorders that are directly or indirectly related to disorders of the nervous system:
- vegetative-vascular dystonia;
- heart rhythm disturbances due to nervous excitement;
- early stage of arterial hypertension;
- sleep disorders;
- a persistent feeling of anxiety;
- high irritability;
- colitis;
- gastritis;
- peptic ulcer at an early stage.
Disturbances in the functioning of the intestines often begin with nervous shock. One of the most common psychosomatic diseases is colitis. Inflammations are not treated with standard therapy, because the cause does not lie in intestinal infections, poisoning, or polyps or other possible neoplasms. It is stress and nervous disorders that negatively affect the functioning of the digestive system, primarily the intestines and stomach.
Suspicions of a gastric ulcer should also include a diagnosis of the state of the nervous system. The constant production of stress hormones affects high stomach acidity, disruption of receptors and food digestion. Proton pump inhibitors and heartburn medications only provide temporary results. Until the functioning of the nervous system is normalized and sleep is improved, digestion will be accompanied by unpleasant symptoms, which may ultimately result in a stomach ulcer.
Motherwort forte is a safe drug with a minimal set of possible side effects, which can, without causing addiction, calm the nerves, restore sleep, and help fight stress.
In some situations, stress affects the functioning of the kidneys and urinary system. As a result, swelling of the tissues of the lower extremities occurs. Motherwort forte acts in two directions in such a situation. Its main action is aimed at restoring the balance of the nervous system. On the other hand, it is a safe diuretic that increases the volume of urine produced, allowing fluid to leave the tissues.
The initial stage of hypertension can be stopped with the help of a course of Motherwort. If the disease is not caused by kidney or heart failure, taking herbal tablets will restore the normal rhythm of the heart muscle and return the pressure to normal limits.
Motherwort tincture
Dosage form
Tincture
Compound:
Motherwort grass – 200 g
Excipient
: ethanol (ethyl alcohol) 70% sufficient quantity to obtain 1 000 ml.
Description
Transparent liquid from light brown or greenish-brown to dark brown with a greenish tint, with a weak characteristic odor.
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Herbal sedative
ATX code: N05CM.
Pharmacological properties
It has a pronounced sedative, moderate cardiotonic (slows down the rhythm and increases the force of heart contractions) effect, and has moderate hypotensive properties.
Indications for use
Increased nervous excitability, sleep disturbance, neurasthenia, neurocirculatory dystonia.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, erosive and ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract (acute phase), pregnancy, lactation, children (up to 12 years).
With caution: liver disease, alcoholism, traumatic brain injury, brain disease, epilepsy, children under 12 years of age.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
The use of the drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding is contraindicated (the drug contains ethyl alcohol).
Directions for use and doses
Orally 30 minutes before meals. Adults and children over 12 years old: 30-50 drops of tincture, diluted in ¼ glass of water, 3-4 times a day. The course of treatment is 3-4 weeks.
If there is no improvement after treatment, or symptoms worsen, or new symptoms appear, you should consult your doctor. Use the drug only according to the indications, method of administration and in the doses indicated in the instructions.
Side effect
Allergic reactions and dyspepsia are possible.
If you experience the side effects listed in the instructions, or they get worse, or you notice any other side effects not listed in the instructions, tell your doctor.
Overdose
To date, no cases of overdose have been reported with the use of the drug. When using the drug in doses higher than recommended, dose-dependent side effects may increase.
Treatment: symptomatic.
Interaction with other drugs
Enhances the effect of sleeping pills and analgesics. Compatible with other sedatives and cardiac drugs.
special instructions
The absolute alcohol content in the maximum single dose of the drug is 0.55 g, in the maximum daily dose – 2.2 g.
During the treatment period, care must be taken when driving vehicles and engaging in other potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions.
Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and machinery
During the period of use of the drug, care must be taken when performing potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and speed of psychomotor reactions (driving vehicles, working with moving mechanisms, working as a dispatcher, operator).
Release form
Tincture.
10, 15, 20, 25 ml of the drug in orange glass dropper bottles with a screw neck, sealed with polyethylene stoppers, or polyethylene dropper stoppers and screw-on plastic caps, or polymer stoppers.
10, 15, 20, 25 ml of the drug in dark glass bottles, sealed with polyethylene stoppers, or dropper stoppers and screw-on plastic caps, or sealed with polyethylene or polymer stoppers (polypropylene or other materials based on polyolefins or polystyrene or copolymers based on styrene or polyvinyl chloride or polysiloxane or polyacrylate or polyamide or polycarbonate). Each bottle, dropper bottle, along with instructions for use, is placed in a cardboard pack.
Storage conditions
In a place protected from light, at a temperature of 15 to 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
Best before date
2 years.
Do not use after the expiration date.
Vacation conditions
Available without a prescription.
Contraindications to the use of motherwort
For children, taking medications even based on herbal ingredients is contraindicated. Any nervous disorders in a child should be examined with the help of a professional psychologist. Children are exposed to daily stress associated with high mental and physical stress at school. With the help of a competent specialist or during a confidential conversation with parents, it is necessary to find out the cause of the anxiety and help the child get rid of it. If these are difficulties in communicating with peers or a teacher, you need to work with them to find out the essence of the conflict and establish communication. It is unacceptable to quell a child’s anxiety with pills.
Adults with acute gastric or duodenal ulcers should also avoid taking Motherwort. It is important to remember that the chronic stage of hypertension cannot be treated with herbal remedies with a slight calming effect. To normalize your blood pressure, you need to contact a cardiologist.
Contraindications
Even natural remedies may have some restrictions regarding their use. Basically they can manifest themselves in the form of:
- individual intolerance;
- allergic reactions;
- peptic ulcer;
- compounds with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and corticosteroid drugs;
- pancreatitis and acute gastritis;
- gastric bleeding.
Particular attention should be paid to taking motherwort for tachycardia during pregnancy, breastfeeding, with a tendency to uterine bleeding, and after abortion. Representatives of these categories can only be prescribed the drug by a doctor. There are also those for whom it is completely contraindicated. These include people with:
- bradycardia;
- low blood pressure.
All this should be taken into account, since failure to comply with some requirements can lead to the appearance of unpleasant symptoms.
