Nettle for uterine bleeding. How to brew, drink, contraindications, reviews

Nettle is a medicinal plant, which is used for bleeding of various origins, especially uterine. The herb has the ability to increase the number of platelets in the blood, which can significantly reduce blood loss. The effectiveness of funds based on it has been proven by the experience of many patients.

Nettle species, chemical composition

A perennial herb has been used medicinally for centuries.

Experts have about 50 varieties, but only 5 types are considered the most famous:

• Stinging nettle.
• Stinging nettle or stinging nettle.
• Lamb, or white nettle.
• Hemp nettle.
• Kiev nettle.

All of these species are considered medicinal, but in most cases, stinging nettle is used for therapeutic purposes, which has large leaves, a high stem and extremely thin stinging needles. The plant contains many useful components.

Group of substances	The most important components
Vitamins	Beta-carotene, ascorbic and folic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, retinol, pyridoxine, biotin, tocopherol.
Minerals	Magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, boron, iodine, potassium, manganese, copper, iron.
Other components	Dietary fiber, essential oils, amino acids, tannins and phenolic acids.

The rich chemical composition explains the medicinal properties of the plant.

What a healing nettle

Stinging nettle is used for the preparation of medicinal compositions. It has the most pronounced properties. In some cases, stinging nettle is used, which also has a therapeutic effect.

However, on the territory of Russia, Ukraine and closely located countries, it is dioecious nettle that is most often found.

What parts of the plant are used for medicinal purposes

Nettle has been used for many centuries for uterine bleeding. The roots, stems and leaves of the plant, as well as seeds and flowers, have therapeutic properties.

That is why the herb is appreciated, since all parts of it can be used for treatment. It is fashionable to harvest them yourself or use raw materials from the pharmacy, packaged in disposable tea bags or in boxes of 100 g in loose form.

The hemostatic effect of the plant

Due to the content of a large amount of ascorbic acid, nettle has a hemostatic effect. When you take funds based on it inside, an increase in the level of platelets in the blood occurs, which leads to the formation of a clot at the site of damage.

Gradually, the blood loss stops, which makes it possible to improve the patient's condition. In addition, the plant strengthens the walls of blood vessels, which avoids their repeated damage. In the case of uterine bleeding, nettle is not able to completely stop the blood immediately, but it significantly reduces the amount of blood lost.

Application of the hemostatic properties of nettle for drinking and douching

Stinging nettle in sachets or in bulk, purchased at the pharmacy, can be used to prepare products for oral administration, as well as to obtain solutions for douching.

With uterine bleeding

Nettle is often used at home for bleeding (internal, uterine). It is necessary to take dry and pre-crushed leaves, separate 1 tbsp. l. Pour raw materials with 400 ml of water and cook for 10 minutes over low heat.

After that, cool the composition, filter and take 30 ml 4 times a day. The duration of the course is 3 days. This is usually enough time to stop the bleeding. The tool allows not only to stimulate the formation of platelets, but also improves the general condition of the patient by saturating the body with the necessary components.

With erosion of the cervix

When diagnosing erosion, it is worth using an infusion based on nettle leaves. It helps relieve inflammation, stimulates tissue healing, and kills pathogens in the vagina. Which can lead to an aggravation of symptoms.

Prepare the infusion as follows:

1. Take 20 g of dry and crushed raw materials.
2. Add 500 ml of boiling water.
3. Leave on for 1 hour.
4. Filter with cheesecloth.
5. Use the infusion for douching, taking it into a special small pear with a tip.

The procedure should be performed before bedtime after carrying out hygienic manipulations. The course lasts 10 days.

With anemia

Nettle contains quite a lot of iron, as well as B vitamins, which are responsible for proper hematopoiesis. Taking plant-based products helps to alleviate the course of anemia and significantly increase the number of red blood cells, hemoglobin in the blood.

To obtain a healing infusion, you must take 2 tbsp. l. dry nettle and mint leaves, add 3 liters of water and cook them for 3 minutes. After this, the composition should be infused for at least 30 minutes. It is allowed to add a little honey to the filtered tea to taste. Take 200 ml in the morning and evening for 10-14 days.

With internal bleeding

In case of internal bleeding, it is necessary to prepare a concentrated decoction from the leaves and seeds of the plant. It helps restore the integrity of damaged vessels and form a blood clot at the site of their rupture, which will prevent re-damage.

For 300 ml of water, you will need 20 g of dried leaves and 10 g of seeds. Cook the raw materials for no more than 5 minutes, leave for 1 hour. Take the filtered composition 20 ml 3 times a day for 5 days. It is worth remembering that with internal bleeding, any self-medication can be dangerous.

With menopause

The content of B vitamins in nettle allows a beneficial effect on the nervous system, as well as the hormonal background of a woman. That is why herbal tea helps to alleviate the course of menopause and prevent the most common complications.

To do this, you can take the herb in disposable bags and take tea 2 times a day. For 200 ml of boiling water, 1 sachet is taken, it is necessary to insist for 20 minutes. It is allowed to add honey or sugar to taste. The duration of the course is from 7 to 14 days.

To prevent bleeding

Nettle with uterine or internal bleeding can be used as a prophylactic agent. For example, if a woman knows that her upcoming period will be heavy, she can add fresh or dried leaves to her first courses.

For 1 serving of soup, you will need no more than 5 g of fresh or 3 g of dry leaves. You can also add them to salads, after pouring boiling water over them to eliminate the pungency. It is enough to add the plant to food for 5-7 days in a row once a day to prevent profuse blood loss.

Treatment of other gynecological diseases with nettles

In some cases, nettle can significantly alleviate the condition of a woman with the development of various gynecological diseases. It cannot become the only method of therapy, but it is used as an auxiliary method.

Endometriosis

With endometriosis, the endometrial tissue grows in atypical places for this. Since nettle contains amino acids and other valuable components, it is able to stop the progression of the disease, alleviate the condition of a woman and normalize hormones.

For treatment, the following composition is prepared:

1. Grind dry nettle leaves into powder and separate 1 tbsp. l.
2. Add 1 tsp. l dry celandine.
3. Pour raw materials with 300 ml of boiling water.
4. Filter after infusion for 30 minutes.

The ready-made infusion should be taken during menstruation, 150 ml per day. The duration of the course is from 3 to 7 days.

Myoma

When diagnosing fibroids, a concentrated infusion is prepared based on the roots and seeds of the plant. For 200 ml of boiling water, add 1 tbsp. l. seeds and crushed roots, leave for 30 minutes, filter.

The finished medicine should be taken 50 ml 5 times a day, previously diluted in 200 ml of water. Continue treatment for 3 weeks. The remedy helps to eliminate pain, prevent heavy bleeding, which is often observed with fibroids.

Polyps and cysts

With the formation of ovarian cysts or polyps in the uterus, nettle also helps prevent the growth of foci, prevents complications and bleeding that often occur with such disorders.

To obtain a medicinal composition, you will need to combine 2 g of nettle flower, chamomile and mint leaves. Pour raw materials with 500 ml of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes. Take a ready-made and filtered product before bedtime, 200 ml. The course of treatment lasts from 15 to 30 days, depending on the state of neglect.

Beli

In case of violation of the microflora of the vagina and the appearance of abundant white discharge, it is recommended to use fresh nettle. It is necessary to obtain juice from the stems and leaves by grinding and using gauze.

After that, it is necessary to moisten a cotton swab in the juice and insert it into the vagina for 1 hour. Repeat 2 times a day for 7-10 days. Nettle juice helps to restore microflora, destroy pathogens and get rid of the problem.

Vulvitis

For vulvitis, nettle can help reduce inflammation and prevent complications. It is necessary to prepare a decoction based on St. John's wort and plant leaves.

For 500 ml of water, you will need 1 tbsp. l. dry St. John's wort and nettle leaves, cook the composition for 5 minutes. After insisting for 20 minutes, filter the agent. Take 150 ml 2 times a day for 2 weeks.

Ovarian cancer

With a malignant neoplasm in the ovary, you can prepare funds with nettles. They will help stop tumor growth and prevent complications.

To obtain a healing broth, you must:

1. Grind dry nettles, celandine and calendula flowers.
2. Separate each ingredient by 1 tsp. l.
3. Add 500 ml of water.
4. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
5. Insist 1 hour.

The filtered medicine should be taken in 100 ml 2 times a day for 2 weeks. It is worth remembering that such treatment cannot completely eliminate the disease, the use of traditional methods is necessary in any case.

How to drink an infusion for contraction of the uterus after childbirth

Nettle for uterine bleeding can help reduce blood loss, but it can also be used to stimulate uterine contraction after childbirth. An infusion of leaves should be prepared, it should be concentrated.

For 300 ml of boiling water, add 3 tbsp. l. dry nettle leaves, leave for 30 minutes. Filter the finished product and use 100 ml 2 times a day. The duration of the course is no more than 2 weeks. The tool will help cleanse the organ of blood and clots, as well as placenta residues that could remain after manual revision of the uterus in the delivery room.

How to brew a plant with a delay in menstruation

If your period is delayed, nettle-based products are not used. This is due to the hemostatic properties, which can only delay the onset of menstruation, but not provoke their premature onset.

How to take nettle to delay menstruation

In order to delay the onset of menstruation for several days, a classic infusion based on nettle leaves should be taken.

It can be prepared from 5 g of dry raw materials and 300 ml of boiling water. The medicine should be infused for 1 hour, filtered and taken in 100 ml 3 times a day for 3-5 days. You should not use this recipe too often, it can provoke complications.

Contraindications, side effects and precautions

Before using the plant for medicinal purposes, you should familiarize yourself with the absolute contraindications:

• Plant intolerance or a tendency to allergic manifestations.
• Phlebeurysm.
• Thrombophlebitis at any stage.
• Chronic hypertension.
• Blood disorders accompanied by increased coagulability.
• Atherosclerotic vascular changes.
• Internal bleeding caused by perforation of the stomach wall and the development of peritonitis.
• Reception of coagulants as prescribed by a doctor.
• Severe liver failure.
• Kidney failure, kidney or bladder stones.
• Pregnancy period.

With extreme caution, the funds are used in the therapy of patients during lactation, as well as in the diagnosis of chronic pathologies of the intestines, stomach or kidneys.

If the recommendations are not followed, the funds provoke adverse reactions in the form of a rash and itching of the skin, redness of the eyes. Lacrimation and allergic rhinitis are possible. In addition, taking medication can trigger headaches, high blood pressure, and insomnia.

With prolonged intake of infusions based on nettle, a deterioration in appetite and pain in the stomach area is possible, which is associated with the irritating effect of the herb on the walls of the organ.

Nettle is a unique medicinal plant that is found everywhere and is used for uterine, internal and other bleeding. With the correct and dosed use of funds, the likelihood of complications is minimized, and the therapeutic effect allows you to reduce the amount of drugs.

Article design: Vladimir the Great

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