Drying is a method of preserving plants by optimal dehydration. Methods of drying medicinal plant materials are divided into two groups: drying with natural heat, without artificial impact (air-shade, solar) and artificial heating (thermal). Solar drying, i.e. which is carried out using the heat of the sun’s rays, is the simplest, most economical and affordable…
The good quality of medicinal plant materials mainly depends on compliance with the terms of harvesting, optimal collection technique and drying conditions. Medicinal plants are harvested during the growing season, when they accumulate the maximum amount of active principles. It is experimentally proven that in the aboveground parts of the plant the content of biologically…
Rather limited number of plants for which scientists have established antiviral action against various types of coronaviruses are available in Ukraine. Phytomedicines based on Echinacea, which is traditionally used to strengthen the immune system, deserve for special attention in this context. Echinacea purpurea (coneflower) based preparation is licensed in Switzerland and some other countries as…
From time immemorial, the leaves of Fireweed (Chamaenerion / Epilobium angustifolium) were used as a substitute for tea (Koporsky / Ivan tea). For preparation one can use herb or only leaves, which are harvested during the flowering period of the plant. For a long time, folk medicine has used Fireweed for the treatment of peptic…
There is a correspondence between biochemical processes in the human body and the environment. There is no doubt that a certain type of plant grown in different parts of the world will differ in the composition of the active compounds and the manifestation of activity. The highest affinity with a human body have the plants…
The effectiveness of herbal remedies depends on the time of their use. The vast majority of herbal teas are taken 15-30 minutes before meals: for children – 15 min, adults – 20-25 min, the elderly – 25-30 min. Exceptions comprise emmolient, expectorant and bronchodilators; as well those that affect blood pressure and central nervous system…
Infusions or decoctions of medicinal plants or mixtures should be prepared at the rate of 1 tablespoon of the mixture per 0.5 liters of boiling water. Dosages for children per reception are: From 1 to 2 years – 3-5 ml (up to a teaspoon) From 2 to 3 years – 10 ml (2 teaspoons or…
According to the general principles of phytotherapy, continuous administration of any one herbal remedy lasting more than 3-4 weeks, with some exceptions, is undesirable. The specified period is sufficient for the course. After a break (at least 1 week), one can repeat the course, followed by additional preventive or anti-relapse courses 1-2 times a year…