You lack energy during the day, you feel sleepy in the early evening, but the research results show that your he alth is all right? If your temporary weakness is related to lifestyle or poor condition after the period of national quarantine, try herbs that will give you energy.
The weakness that usually accompanies spring can be de alt with in different ways: a he althier diet, relaxation, more exercise. It is worth supplementing the therapy that strengthens the body with herbs.
Rosemary
It is not only an aromatic spice or ingredient in cosmetics: it is also a valuable herb that provides energy. It also has other properties: its leaves contain an exceptionally high amount (up to 2.5%) of essential oil, the main components of which are borneol, cineole, limonene, pinene and camphor.
They determine its characteristic smell as well as antibacterial and antifungal properties.They also contain flavonoids, tannins, bitterness, resins, phytosterols, rosemary acid, which improve liver function, they also support the absorption of nutrients.
Rosemary supports the nutrition of the heart, brain and nervous system - it increases blood flow to the brain, which improves its work, reduces nervous tension, is invigorating, relieves migraines and headaches.Strongly stimulates, so it should not be used in any form in the evening: neither for drinking nor bathing.This herb is found in many mixtures. It is worth drinking an infusion of rosemary: pour 1 tablespoon of dried leaves of the herb with a glass of boiling water and leave it covered for 15 minutes. Drain. Drink ¼ cup 3 times a day.
Barberry
Also called kwaśnica because of the taste of small, red fruits, which are a rich source of organic acids and easily digestible vitamin C, as well as mineral s alts, vitamin E, carotenoids.Valuable substances are also contained in its leaves, bark and root- they contain isoquinoline alkaloids, tannins, mucilages, waxes and mineral s alts.
Barberry strengthens, but not only: it regulates metabolism, improves immunity, has a slight bile and diuretic effect, increases the activity of endocrine glands.Its bark, leaves and roots support the liver and help cleanse the body of harmful metabolic products.1a teaspoon of barberry bark pour a glass of water and bring to a boil. Set aside for 15 minutes, then strain. Drink 3 times a day.
Mugwort
Has a specific, slightly lemon scent. Its herb is sometimes used as a spice, but it has valuable healing properties. It contains many substances with a very beneficial effect - there are coumarins, flavonoids, pyrocatechin tannins, large amounts of bitterness, essential oil, organic acids, abrotin, mineral s alts.
It stimulates the appetite and as a resultadds energy, facilitates the absorption of nutrients, strengthens the body, has a choleretic and choleretic effect,increases the secretion of gastric and pancreatic juices.
It also has anti-inflammatory properties, soothes the nerves -soothes irritability, facilitates concentration of attention.50 g of dried mugwort herb Pour 1/4 l of strong, pure alcohol and put it in a dark place. two weeks. Filter and store in a dark glass bottle. Drink 10-20 drops of tincture per glass of water 3 times a day before a meal.
The text is based on an article by Anna Guttman, which appeared in the monthly Zdrowie
