Hop cones. Helpful, healing properties and contraindications for women. When to collect and how to use plants at home

Slavs hops (aka bitterling) is known for more than two thousand years. Legends associate it with a pagan god Yarile and marriage ceremonies, as well as the old Russian medical practice.

Starting from the XIII century. hop cones occupies an important place in the export of Russia and Germany, which buys them for brewing, and dyeing. But hop inflorescences - a valuable medicinal product used in the treatment of a long list of diseases, due to its beneficial properties.

Chemical composition

Hop cones, useful properties have been known to mankind for a long time, an effective medical devices.

The main mineral components of the female inflorescences of hops:

• high content of vitamins - A, B, C, E, PP;
• tannic acid hops;
• valeric acid;
• lupulin (yellow pigment) containing tannins, resins, lignin mucilage, wax;
• Humulin (alkaloid);
• valuable essential oils;
• phytoestrogen;
• ash;
• flavonoids;
• large list of important inorganic elements: magnesium-calcium group, manganese, potassium, copper, aluminum, and boron.

A lot of Vitamin C is found in green leaves and stems bitterling.

Beneficial features

drug action drugs female inflorescences bitterling used very widely - in ointments, lotions, decoctions, tinctures, naparah, infusions.

A list of useful properties of the plant is quite large:

• reduce inflammation;
• reduce heat;
• soothing;
• It works as an anti-fungal, antibacterial, anthelmintic;
• reduces pain syndromes;
• a diuretic effect;
• restores capillary net;
• normalizes the monthly cycle and hormonal background;
• soporific effect;
• It helps in the reduction of nervous activity;
• effectively in convulsions;
• It relieves rheumatism and joint pains;
• counteract thrombosis of any nature;
• cure impotence.

Indications

Hop cones, useful properties which influence the recovery process of the work of many organs, are effectively applied:

• for the regeneration of blood vessels and the regulation of cardiac activity - often for rehabilitation after heart attacks and strokes;
• for regulation of metabolism;
• treatment of gall bladder and liver;
• cystitis, nephritis;
• improvement in the menopausal period;
• in the treatment of gynecological diseases;
• treatment of septic abscesses, ulcers, rashes, blackheads, eczema;
• to increase the bust;
• with hair loss and hair loss, seborrhea;
• in the treatment of injuries;
• a headache;
• in convulsions and muscle spasm;
• colds and infections;
• as a sedative, sedative and soporific agent;
• as an immunostimulant;
• as a cosmetic agent;
• for anti-aging effect;
• as a means of supporting the launching and recovery processes in posttraumatic period;
• to lower blood pressure.

Benefits for Men

Male sexual tone is regulated by a large range of factors, one of which may be the usual fatigue. In this case, help decoctions of inflorescences bitterling.

But hop cones can also be used as a means of stimulating production of testosterone. It normalizes erections, improves sexual vitality and stimulates libido. The drug of hop cones is recommended in the treatment of premature ejaculation or involuntary.

Tea, restoring potency and increasing libido:

Grind bumps knife, fill 1 cup in an iron container. Brew water volume 8 glasses. Boil on the fire of 7 minutes. Cool. Daily rate - 300 ml, to be consumed in three steps. Recommended course - 8 weeks.

For women

Useful properties of the plant are shown in infusions for the treatment of diseases affecting women, even those with infectious nature.

It can be administered by doctors in the treatment of these ailments:

• vaginitis;
• coleitis Trichomonas;
• menstrual disorders caused by lack of estrogen;
• lactation termination;
• reducing pain and negative symptoms of premenstrual and menopausal period;
• prevention of cancer;
• loss of libido;
• hair treatment, face and body;
• a means of stimulating the natural breast growth;
• cystitis;
• improved digestion and weight loss.

Important properties include smartweed his strong immunostimulatory effects - this is important in the fight against infectious and viral diseases, and in combating cancer.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Hop cones, useful properties which convinces some people in their absolute safety and the possibility of application in any state or even daily as a tea beverage can not be used for women with harboring child.

Hops in any form is not recommended during pregnancy and breast-feeding - mainly because it contains poisons.

For children

In the treatment of childhood diseases hops inflorescences, also known as Gorchakov, it can be applied, taking into account certain restrictions related to age:

• Kids up to three years, you can not use this herb in the treatment of any kind.
• Starting with three years, the use of hop cones are allowed as lotions and pads - as a sedative. It is important to bear in mind that the plant often cause allergies, so it is not recommended for patients with asthma - in decoctions and infusions or as a filling for pillows.
• Hops is found in many adult and pediatric medicines. Therefore, since the age of five, to use it as a sedative, to restore immunity and general tonic - possible. However, the dosage should be considerably lower than in adults (proportional to body weight).
• Not recommended intake of drugs with hops cones girls from 10 years, as this may encourage earlier onset of menstruation. For boys adolescent dose decoctions and infusions is recommended to halve compared to the adult norm.

ESP-administration of drugs from hops, as well as decoctions and infusions in children should not last more than three weeks. Then needed a break for a period of one to two months. These precautions will help to avoid intoxication and poisoning the body contained a number of substances in hops.

The use of hops in anxiety and migraines

Anxiety, irritability, depression and migraine cure teas made on the basis of hops, as well as the use of pillows, stuffed Gorchakov. They help to achieve a state of tranquility and make it easier to fall asleep. In the manufacture of bags, it can also be added and other soothing herbs - chamomile, linden, St. John's wort.

Anxiety and migraines are the result of over-voltage, conflicts, tendency to frustration itself, and also because of the emotional and physical exhaustion.

Usually, doctors recommend in such cases sedatives, many of which contain hop cones (Valocordin, Valosedan, Novo-pass).

But to prepare a natural and useful natural remedy - tincture - and you can own.

when insomnia

Insomnia or restless sleep with frequent waking up and poor vision - the symptoms of nervous tension accumulated. If no action is taken in time, they will lead to the development of serious diseases. After all, poor sleep interferes with recovery, bringing the morning broken and unhealthy state.

For insomnia hop cones used in broths, tinctures, pillows and bathing. Are known for their useful properties Hop baths: water necessary to prepare the infusion cones brought to boiling water in a ratio of 1: 8. Hold to cool, then pour into the tub.

from nerves

Hop cones, useful properties which are primarily used in the removal of mental and nervous disorders a temporary nature, applied by physicians in treatment and more complex diseases such as neurosis different type.

Symptoms of depression, asthenia, bulimia, neurasthenia, obsessive fear - good calm decoctions, tinctures, and charges with the content of inflorescences of hops. Any soothing collection should be taken in small doses before bedtime. Increasing the amount of one-time use of medication should be done gradually.

At strong disorder of nerves tincture of hop cones is allowed to take up to 7 times a day.

In psoriasis

Psoriasis (psoriasis), caused by a number of violations - genetic, immune and external (environmental, stress), treated with XIX century. herbs. Very useful decoction of hops, good for the immune system and prevent the appearance of unwanted symptoms.

The broth is prepared from 100 g of cones, filled with 4 cups of boiling water and then heated to low power about 60 minutes, reduce the number of spots, if taken 5 times per day spoon.

You can also use the tincture of hops externally, as a lotion - it will help to heal ulcers and reduce inflammation.

If you have problems with the kidneys

In the treatment of renal diseases involving smartweed diuretic properties and its ability to arrest the inflammation. Known drugs of plant origin on the basis of hop cones is Urolesan. Its main active component - asparagine.

It is a gentle, calming and diuretic element has a purifying effect. Also important in the treatment of kidney and bladder diseases bactericidal and analgesic properties of hops. Use of the decoction of hops for the treatment of renal metabolic processes and restore the water balance.

In hepatitis

Hepatitis inflames liver tissue. Especially dangerous are the consequences when the viral form. But hepatitis can occur after poisoning food, alcohol, unhealthy diets.

Useful properties of cones bitterling allow them to be used as a cholagogue, as they contain flavonoids and vitamins, and also help cleanse the liver.

Spring is useful to drink water napar from the leaves and stalks of the plant, which is prepared in the usual brewing 1 spoon of raw materials cup of boiling water. Napar prepared to take necessary per day.

Against fungal diseases

Hops containing broths, Napary, tinctures, and ointments characterized antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, they are effectively used for the treatment of fungus on the feet and the nails. Especially in such cases, effective ointment.

It is known for a good recipe for the treatment of not only fungus, but also eczema: calendula, burdock inflorescence and bitterling (roots) in equal parts milled in a meat grinder. Mixture (1/2 cup) brewed in the same volume of water, thereby to uvarivaya its soft consistency.

The resulting slurry was mixed with petrolatum in an amount twice greater than that obtained mass, and insist night in the refrigerator. The tool uses the time - to a complete cure.

When the pain in the joints

Neuralgia and aching pain in the joints apply ointment, poultices and baths. It is also possible to use hops solution composed of the milled powder and lumps in sunflower oil. The mixture in the form of a slurry is rubbed into the joints, which relieves pain.

Medicinal Herbal Blends based on hops

1. Collection from insomnia consists of inflorescences of hops, motherwort and mint - in equal proportions. Tincture is kept for 12 hours before use.
2. Collection of hypertension: inflorescence smartweed, meadowsweet, chicory, cudweed - taken on each spoon 3 and plantain - 2 spoons. All thoroughly mixed. Then 1 spoonful total mixture is brewed with water (400 ml) in an opaque container and wrapped at 3 hour.
3. Gathering for the treatment of atherosclerosis: birch leaves, dandelion roots, horsetail, plantain, hop cones - mix. Then 4 tablespoons brew water (400 ml), and infuse.

All infusions of fees are taken daily for three times the amount of 75 ml.

Hop cones in cosmetology

The high content of vitamins A and E do hop irreplaceable natural product for topical application to the skin in the healing and hair. In addition, hops - donor phytoestrogen - a hormone involved in maintaining a healthy complexion and skin tone, and is an excellent antioxidant.

Anti-inflammatory effect broths has a therapeutic effect on the lesions, lesions of the skin, ulcers and sores of various nature, when used as a lotion.

Hops also used in the treatment of diseases of the hair of almost any nature - from falling to seborrhea. It is best to use a decoction of hops for each washing of hair as a rinse.

The simplest means for face care - hop water. It rejuvenates, helps against dryness and acne. Additionally, it may be used as lotions for controlling dark circles and swelling of the lower eyelid.

Tonic "Hop Water" is prepared as follows:

5 tablespoons of hops brew water (800 ml) and after cooling applied for regular wiping skin throughout the day. Keep refrigerated.

Application for weight loss

Providing a mild laxative effect and normalizing hormones, hops is effective for weight loss. For the purpose of slimming plant used in beverages prepared by mixing equal proportions of dry hops and conventional tea (preferably green).

This raw material is then brewed with boiling water and take for a night on the glass daily. While adhering to the diet and increasing physical activity, the result will please.

decoction

Means broths considered cooked over low heat, or through the "water bath" (Capacity with broth placed in a pot of boiling water and heated so desired amount of time).

Recipe soothing broth: 4 tablespoons inflorescences hops brewed 800 ml of water and then heated 15 minutes in the "water bath". Then cooled and taking 300 ml per day.

Recipe broth kidney for cleansing, one spoon of hop cones brewed in water (1 L) and then boiled for 15 minutes using a "water bath". The drug is taken regularly before a meal of 250 ml per day.

Napar milk

For the treatment of jaundice has the following napar made with milk. You can use the juice from the leaves of smartweed (grinding them in a meat grinder). It is added to a mixture of a glass of boiling water and milk (1: 1). The resulting napar consumed within several days spoons for reception.

Tea

Tea on the basis of the hops are usually used for insomnia, but at course intake during the month may well affect the regulation of hormonal levels and weight loss, especially in women.

Tea from the same fraction of finely ground roots of valerian and hops brewing preparing 2 spoons collecting water (400 mL) and take overnight.

Infusion

Infusion is considered to be a means, prepared by brewing herbal tea with boiling water and soaking until tender.

The most effective forms of infectious hepatitis applied before eating water infusion made from 2-spoons cones welded 200 ml of water, followed by aging 0.5 days until ready.

Recipe soothing infusion, which helps the good falling asleep 1 spoon of cones, a few leaves mint and a pinch of valerian is kept in a warm place, or a thermos couple of hours, Bay glass collection boiling water. Take a drink during the day, just before breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Tincture

Hop in tinctures inflorescences are used as a sedative - in convulsions, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder. An additional beneficial effect - cleansing the body. For example, a beautifully relieve anxiety and headaches simple alcoholate with healing properties.

It is prepared by mixing the cones and alcohol in a ratio of 1: 4. For his readiness means insist week in a dark room. Use pans that prevents the oxidation effect. The infusion take in an amount of 5 drops of diluted water. Usually it is recommended to drink on a daily basis means, but not more than one month.

Ointment

For the treatment of joint pain and neuralgia apply ointment. It is prepared on the basis of tarred powdered hop cones, which are then thoroughly mixed with lanolin in equal shares. If there is no lanolin, it is possible to use petroleum jelly, unsalted butter or any fat. The prepared agent stored in a refrigerator in a glass container. After applying the ointment it is necessary to wrap up the place a warm scarf.

Contraindications

Contraindications treatment hops are not many, but they exist for certain diseases and conditions:

1. Pregnancy and breast-feeding.
2. In the presence of polyps and the diagnosis of endometriosis.
3. In case of any tumors.
4. When hypersensitive components of hop cones.

Possible risk of harm and side effects

Side effects are expressed:

1. Allergic reactions intolerance components hop cones organism. In order to avoid negative effects, it is necessary to start taking any drugs with small doses. In the case of outdoor use ointments and lotions to try them should be first on a small area of ​​skin. Allergic reaction manifested by itching, tear, rash.
2. Occur in cases of overdosing, and failure to comply with the terms of exchange rate practices. Overdose expressed headache, nausea and vomiting. bitterling components accumulate in the body and take time to remove.

Therefore, any recipe in order to avoid harm is necessary to use not more than one month followed by a break.

Where to buy hop cones

It is customary to buy hop cones in pharmacies. There they are sold both separately and as a collection. But much more high quality raw materials can be purchased from private or wholesale purveyors. They sell it for brewing purposes or manufacture of drugs.

The selection of hops:

1. Rods should be short.
2. Number of leaves no more than 3% in good assembly.
3. If the compression cones stuck together, the fee is considered not ready for use.
4. Excessively bumps look lounging - it is a poor indicator of the content of aromatic substances.
5. Good bumps appear yellowish-green. All other colors may be indicative of the late (early or late) harvest or plant diseases.
6. Properly harvested and dried hops has closed cones, of which poured grain.

Collection and Storage

Hop cones, useful properties which need to save at the harvesting and drying, gather near the end of the summer, when they start to be painted in yellow-green color. Only need to collect female inflorescences that resemble cones.

Dried collection in a dry, dark and ventilated place, in any case, not allowing access to sunlight. Cones are decomposed on the grid or on paper, typically in a single layer. These features are important, as they allow to preserve the aroma and all the valuable components of the raw materials.

Registration of the article: Vladimir the Great

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