What herbs to collect   in the summer (June, July) see

And now we will talk about the last summer month -   August.

AT august   from medicinal plants collect flowers, leaves, the entire ground part, but most of all the roots, rhizomes, seeds and fruits. Remember that ground parts retain a healing effect for 1-2 years, roots and seeds - 2-3 years, after which they must be replaced. But they don't have to be thrown away, I make bath infusions.

The roots are harvested when the ground part begins to die off, wash in cold water, clean, keeping small rhizomes. Dried with good ventilation in the sun, attics, in the oven, above the stove. Land parts of plants should not be dried in the sun. Roots can be dug in any weather. Where and how to collect, see.

AT august   in central Russia, they mainly collect such plants:

1. Cornflower blue flowers   - used for nephritis and other kidney diseases, for eye lotions.
2. Peppermint (water pepper) - water infusion is used for internal bleeding, enteritis.
3. Oak - beneficial features   Oak look, spherical "ink nuts" appear on the leaves of the oak by autumn, which are used in the form of decoction for lotions for burns, frostbite, some skin diseases. A decoction of acorns is also used for the same symptoms, in addition to this, for stomach disorders and poisoning.
4. Nettle - look, an infusion of dry nettle leaves is used for hair loss, fresh juice from nettle leaves, 1 tsp. 3 times a day, they stop the internal bleeding, from the nose too. However, remember. that drugs from nettle increase blood clotting, therefore contraindicated in hypertension, atherosclerosis, thrombophlebitis.
5. Grass and inflorescence tansy   scare away various insects. We used to live in wooden house, and I always broke the tansy and arranged in rooms, perfectly drove away both flies and mosquitoes.
6. Plantain   look.
7. Cyanosis blue - a decoction of the roots and rhizomes is a good sedative, including with persistent cough.
8. Swamp cudgel   - collected in August in the swampy areas, used when increased pressure, angina pectoris, stomach ailments, nervous disorders.
9. Currants - leaves are harvested after picking berries. Berries - a great vitamin preparation, infusion and decoction of leaves used to treat rheumatism, scrofula, padagry, dropsy.

Today I briefly told which herbs to collect in August. The roots should be collected in the fall, the later, the better, I will write, go, read, invite everyone!

In August, we collect Echinacea purpurea, marsh calamus, marsh wild rosemary, Pochuchny mountaineer, medicinal and white sweetheart, Origanum vulgaris, Heather, Golden Thousand, Bicolorus, Common Cross, Dandelion medicinal, Shepherd's Bag, Aptechteterateteer, and the Shepherd Bird, and the Herringbone, the Common Spider, the Dandelion officinalis, the Shepherd's Bag, the Apteater, and the Shepherd Tree, the Common Spider, the Dandelion officinalis, the Shepherd's Bag, the Apteater, and the Shepherd Tree, the Common Spider, the Dandelion officinalis, the Shepherd's Bag, the Apteater, and the Shepherd Tree, the Common Spider, the Dandelion officinalis, the Shepherd's Bag, the Apteater, and the Shepherd Tree, the Common Spider, the Dandelion officinalis, the Shepherd's Bag, the Apteater, and the Shepherd Maw , Mushrooms of marsh, Yarrow, Violets tricolor, Horsetail, Sequences of threefold, Celandine; leaves of Nettle, Mother-and-stepmother, Plantain, Bearberry; inflorescences of Immortelle sandy, Calendula officinalis (marigold), Tansy; Hawthorn red flowers, Coltsfoot; berries of Hawthorn red, Blueberry, Viburnum, Rowan, Common bird cherry, Rosehip; the fruits of Cumin ordinary; Iceland lichen thallus; bark of Kalina ordinary; Corollas of Skeptic Tussock flowers; roots of Valeriana officinalis, Anguilla officinalis, Common spider, Burdock, Dandelion medicinal, Comfrey medicinal, Peony evading, Cyanosis blue; rhizomes of calamus calamus, Valeriana officinalis, Male Fern, Cyanosis blue; Pine Needles; Chamomile flower baskets fragrant; Hop cones.

Medicinal herbs collected in August

Augustus gives herbalists the last opportunity to stock up on "summer" herbs. It is very important not to miss it, otherwise you will have to wait a whole year to replenish your reserves. Below you will find a list of herbs that can be collected in August.

Angelica Forest

The angelica is a very useful medicinal plant, but be careful, if you do not know exactly how it looks, it is better not to collect it, there are many similar and poisonous plants in the forest.

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea is very useful plant, the main thing is not to confuse it with rudebeckia ordinary which blooms yellow

Heather

A small shrub, which grows predominantly in the forest or near the forest, is collected for the preparation of heather tea.

Pachukah

The plant belongs to the genus Melissa, but differs from its counterparts by a less pronounced odor;

Throughout August and September, you can collect the roots and rhizomes of valerian drug. They help to improve the digestive tract, cardiovascular and nervous system. Also, this plant helps relieve spasms that occur in smooth muscles. Grass is going in July.

Hawthorn red

The end of summer - it's time to collect the red hawthorn fruit. After drying, they can be prepared means that will improve the work of the cardiovascular system, blood composition, as well as help to cope with diarrhea and dysentery.

Melilotus officinalis

The collection of this plant should be carried out during its flowering, usually it is the beginning of August or the end of July. Melilotus is recommended by herbalists for the treatment of thrombosis, seizures and angina. In the middle lane there are two kinds of clover growing and it is very easy to distinguish them from each other, one yellow other white. A medicinal one that blooms yellow. Donnik loves to grow along the roads, remember that it is strictly forbidden to gather plants near the roads.

Oregano ordinary

Oregano grass can be collected all the summer months and August - the last opportunity to stock up on this plant, since in September it can not be done. Herbalists recommend it for the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract, colds, diseases of the female reproductive system, rheumatism, epilepsy, convulsions, or simply add to tea for flavor.

Zizifora odorous

The healing properties of the leaves and inflorescences of this plant. That they should be stored in August. After drying, this plant should be used to prepare remedies for rheumatism, toothache, and to work the nervous system.

Calendula (marigold)

Calendula should be collected during the flowering period, almost all summer and autumn. Only flowers of this plant should be harvested. They are recommended for the treatment of diseases of the epidermis, as well as for getting rid of rashes on it. In addition, calendula helps to cope with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and respiratory system.

Mountain lavender

Mountain lavender should be harvested during the flowering period. Gathering subject flowers of this plant. They are recommended for pyelonephritis, urolithiasis, rheumatism, nervous disorders, migraines, as well as for the treatment of diseases of the joints, cardiovascular system and epidermis. It blooms in the middle lane usually in August, and in the south it blooms in June.

Dandelion officinalis

Fragrant chamomile

Repache pharmacy

A medicinal plant with a pleasant smell will be useful in a first-aid kit, it is collected during flowering from July to August.

Goldenrod

In August, the goldenrod and the goldenrod Canadian blooms

List of plants collected in August

• Spring Adonis - Grass
• Marsh marsh - grass, horses
• Ledum leaves marsh - grass
• Highlander Pochechuyny - grass
• Yellowcone Gray - Grass
• Minor - the grass
• Melilot officinalis - herb
• Origanum - grass
• Black-leaved fireweed - grass
• Common Cross - grass
• Medicinal dandelion - grass, roots
• Shepherd's purse - grass
• Cryed mace - grass
• Wormwood - grass
• Marsh dried cherry - grass
• Yarrow - grass
• Violet tricolor - grass
• Horsetail - grass
• Three-part series - grass
• Celandine - grass
• Stinging nettle - leaves
• Raspberry ordinary - leaves, berries
• Coltsfoot - leaves, flowers
• Plantain large - leaves
• Bearberry - leaves
• Sandy immortelle - inflorescences
• Calendula officinalis (marigold) - inflorescences
• Common tansy - inflorescences
• Red Hawthorn - flowers, berries
• Cinnamon rosehip - berries
• Blueberries - berries
• Kalina - berries
• Rowan berries
• Bird cherry - berries
• Cumin ordinary - fruits
• Iceland lichen - thallus
• Kalina ordinary - bark
• Skeptic Mullein - Corollas
• Valerian officinalis - roots and rhizomes
• Medicinal - roots and grass
• Angelica Forest - Grass
• Common Cross - Roots
• Burdock - roots
• Comfrey medicinal - roots
• Peony Dodging - Roots
• Blue Cyanus - grass
• Male fern - rhizomes
• Fragrant chamomile - flower baskets
• Common hops - cones
• Pharmacy - grass
• Chamois - grass

Donnic (in Latin Melilotus)   is a herbaceous plant of the legume family. Its Russian name is associated with the word "ground", which was once called gout.

The height of the clover is up to two meters. The plant has a branched stem, taproot, trifoliate leaves with stipules, white or yellow hanging long flowers. The plant blooms in summer - from June to August.

The plant has the following effect:

• expectorant;
• lactogonic;
• painkillers;
• antiseptic;
• laxative;
• promotes wound healing;
• helps with fever.

The plant is not used when:

• pregnancy;
• kidney disease;
• problems with blood clotting;
• internal bleeding.

Oregano - flowers and leaves

Grass benefits

- pronounced antibacterial effect;
  - relieves inflammation, improves the flow of bile;
  - acts as a diuretic;
- Favorably affects the work of the nervous system, carrying out effective prevention of neurosis, insomnia and depression;
  - reduces tooth pain, inflammation and bleeding gums;
  - normalizes the gastrointestinal tract;
  - often used oregano as a drug to combat fungal infections;
  - because of the strong diaphoretic and expectorant action, the herb is successfully used for therapeutic purposes - for bronchitis and catarrhal diseases, and also as an effective remedy for cough;
  - tones up skin, eliminating inflammatory processes and various rashes;
  - the use of oregano is important for menstruation, because the herbal infusion is great to help reduce painful sensations   and spasms;
  - lowers blood pressure (but only if hypertension is not in severe form;
  - helps with intestinal spasms, stomach, liver diseases;
  - relieves inflammation of internal organs, due to which the plant is used for pancreatitis;
  - A large number of women use seeds of oregano for weight loss, as they contribute to the burning of fat deposits, etc.

St. John's Wort - flowers and leaves

The healing properties of Hypericum were noticed by people in ancient times. It is believed that the word “St. John's wort”, which is more comprehensible to a Russian person, originates from the Kazakh “Dzheroboy” - “wound healer”.

All parts of Hypericum contain dyes, as well as (up to 1%) flavonoids. essential oil (more than 1%) and up to 13% tannins. There are organic acids, in particular isovaleric acid.

In addition, the herb of Hypericum is rich in vitamins: ascorbic acid, nicotinic acid, vitamins P and PP, as well as carotene.

There is in the grass cerilic alcohol, choline and traces of alkaloids.

Hypericum grass has a pronounced bactericidal effect.

Both in folk and scientific medicine preparations of the herb of St. John's wort are used as astringents, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic agents that promote the rapid regeneration of damaged tissues.

Hypericum preparations (infusions, decoctions) are taken orally for inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Used for rinsing with stomatitis, inflammation in the mouth and throat, as well as lubrication of the gums with inflammation.

Hypericum preparations are widely used externally, especially for extensive and deep burns (I and II degree), for treating wounds and other various skin lesions: for boils, boils, ulcers, mastitis, for inflammation of the nasal mucosa.

Not so long ago, medical scientists discovered another property of Hypericum. As a result of clinical trials, the antidepressant effect of Hypericum concentrate was established, its positive effect on the nervous system.

A huge advantage of this discovery was the absence of those contraindications and side effects that become constant companions of chemical antidepressants. The drug "Gelarium", based on the concentrate of Hypericum, is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate depression.

Strawberries - leaves and fruits

  - the berry, which is in the first place among all the contents of iron, vitamin E, folic acid and calcium. The leaves and roots of strawberries are rich in tannins, alkaloids and essential oils. Strawberry tea helps in inflammation of the mucous membrane. In addition, the leaves and rhizome of strawberries have a diuretic effect, heal wounds, heal ulcers and shorten the spleen. Loose teeth and weak gums can be strengthened by rinsing decoction of strawberries.

Strawberries are also beneficial for the human body. The fruits of the plant contain trace elements, sugars, pectins, acids, fiber, vitamins and essential oils. They not only improve the appetite, but also contribute to the normalization of digestion.

Hyssop - flowers and leaves

The shrub hyssop has extensive properties. It is used as an expectorant, laxative, wound healing and antihelminthic.

Preparations of this plant have antiseptic, as well as antimicrobial action.

Hyssop due to its antispasmodic properties soothes pain in the stomach. Shrub-based products enhance arterial pressureand also act against different kinds   fungus. The flowers and leaves of hyssop are used to treat various skin diseases, bruises and wounds. In addition, infusions and decoctions of these parts of the plant are used externally for rinsing, and in the oral cavity relieve inflammation. Preparations from these parts of this semi-shrub are shown for various problems of the gastrointestinal tract.

Iceland moss - thalli

Iceland moss, the second name of which is Icelandic tsetraria, is a ground lichen from the Parmeliyev family, not related to mosses (symbiosis of algae and fungus). It is found in Asia, Europe, Africa and Australia. It grows well in pine forests, heathlands, marshes, tundra and forest-tundra of Siberia, Alai, Karelia and the Caucasus. It is found on the bark of tree stumps or directly on the soil; it prefers unshadowed areas on which whole thickets can form.

The use of Icelandic moss with health benefits was first described in folk treatises in Norway, Sweden, Iceland: Scandinavians used lichen for colds, to strengthen the body, healed the skin for cracks, burns, wounds to strengthen the body. Only in the twentieth century were antibacterial properties studied and the possibility of using it for the treatment of tuberculosis patients. To date, it has been listed in the pharmacopoeia of a number of countries, including Russia. Treatment with Icelandic moss is effective in a number of diseases, since it has expectorant, antiseptic, antibacterial, tonic, enveloping, antimicrobial, laxative, anti-inflammatory, wound healing and choleretic effects. It is considered a powerful natural antibiotic.

Calendula - flowers

Calendula officinalis or in the common people marigolds favorite plant of many gardeners. This is an annual ornamental plant with yellow or bright orange flowers, unpretentious, cold-resistant, it blooms until frost, it is common in flowerbeds and adorns them with its beauty.

Calendula has a bactericidal, anti-inflammatory effect - it kills staphylococci and streptococci and is widely used in the treatment of inflammatory and infectious diseases.

Tinctures, decoctions and infusions are used for gargling in case of sore throat, for oral diseases, such as stomatitis, periodontal disease, thrush in children, eyes are washed during conjunctivitis, they are used for lotions with barley, buried in ear for purulent otitis. Calendula is used to treat boils, purulent wounds, abrasions, burns, cuts, anal fissures.

An anesthetic, wound-healing effect of calendula has been established, it relieves swelling and itching from insect bites - mosquitoes, wasps, bees. Enough to smear with fresh juice of the leaf or tincture of calendula wound and itching stops. For washing wounds, fresh inflorescence juice is used. Infusion, tincture and ointment is used for burns and frostbite, for the treatment of skin problems, for scrofula, for ulcers and fistulas.

Calendula has a calming effect on the nervous system, reduces irritability and blood pressure, purifies the blood, is used to treat heart disease, with hypertension. It is used to improve sleep, improve performance, to relieve headaches.

Apply Calendula as a diuretic, choleretic, diaphoretic. For gastric and duodenal ulcers, for diseases of the liver, intestines, spleen, for hepatitis and inflammatory processes in the bile ducts, tincture and infusions of calendula are used.

Calendula preparations have been widely used in gynecology and oncology, infusions of inflorescences are used in the form of douches for cervical erosion.

Creams, ointments and oils are used to treat skin diseases, burns, frostbite, varicose veins, to heal cracks on the heels and hands, to relieve itching and irritation. In cosmetology for the care of hair, skin of hands, face.

Cyprus (Ivan-tea) - flowers and leaves

Decoction and infusion of fireweed are used for a number of diseases of various organs and organ systems. In his chemical composition   leaves of fireweed contain a significant amount of mucus and tannin, which is why the infusion is successfully used in various diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by high acidity (gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, gastritis). In addition, the infusion helps to cope with the negative effects of intestinal dysbiosis and normalize the flora.

The presence of ascorbic acid, iron and manganese in the chemical composition of this medicinal raw material characterizes the healing infusion as an effective means in combating iron deficiency anemia (low hemoglobin according to the result of a general blood test). In addition, the infusion can be used for women with heavy menstruation, as well as in the postpartum period.

Infusion and decoction of fireweed stimulate heart activity and have a mild effect on the nervous system. They are used for insomnia, nervous overexcitement, increased irritability and headache.

As an external remedy, the infusion of leaves is successfully used for diseases of the oral cavity, such as stomatitis, sore throat, sore throat. Dry powder from the leaves of a medicinal plant is used as an aid in the treatment of infected wounds and ulcers. As a poultice, it is used in otitis (including acute) and soft tissue bruises.

Clover - flowers

Clovers are made from clover and tinctures, juice, tinctures, which are taken internally and used externally for rinsing, lotions, and therapeutic baths. Clover is included in ointments, powders, cleansers and treatments for skin diseases, in shampoos, lotions.

Clover preparations have choleretic, diuretic, diaphoretic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, expectorant, hemostatic, astringent actions and treat many ailments.

Clover decoction treats diseases of the liver and biliary tract, kidneys, urolithiasis, inflammation of the bladder and appendages.

Clover flowers relieve swelling and inflammation, purify the blood, improve the functioning of the whole organism.

Steamed potash flowers, superimposed on sore spots, help with varicose veins.

Broths and infusions of inflorescences and leaves are drunk with asthenia and anemia, with headache and dizziness, with rickets, pulmonary tuberculosis, with bleeding and hemorrhoids, with poisonings.

Clover has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and expectorant properties and is successfully used to treat acute colds, bronchitis and bronchial asthma, with sore throat and cough, as well as for the treatment of skin diseases, diathesis, abscesses and burns. Clover meadow treat gout, rheumatism.

Decoction and infusions of clover remove excess fluid from the body, contribute to a better separation of sputum, improve sweating, destroy harmful microorganisms, relieve swelling, they are used for rinsing - with gingivitis, stomatitis, sore throat, as well as for washing wounds.

Nettle - flowers and leaves

Pharmacological properties Normalization of lipid metabolism, mainly due to iron salts and vitamins; A pronounced hemostatic effect due to the presence of vitamin K, which is involved in the development of a blood coagulation factor - prothrombin. This property is typical for fresh raw materials, dried nettle, on the contrary, slows down the process of blood coagulation; Choleretic action; Anti-inflammatory effect; Acceleration of tissue regeneration; Increasing the tone of the uterus and intestines; Stimulation and toning of the body, increased metabolism due to the high content of chlorophyll. Improving heart and respiratory activity.

Lyonka - flowers and leaves

Drug flax facilitates the work of the stomach, gently and relieves constipation, is an excellent diuretic drug that has a great effect on the work and restoration of the kidneys.
  With the use of flaxseed in food (drink), the microflora of the stomach is restored and the appetite improves.
  The plant can be used not only inside the body.
  It has a healing hemostatic effect.
  Stops inflammatory processes (acne, ulcers), fights against external fungal diseases.
Lnjanki boiled tinctures are regularly drunk to prevent constipation. You can also rinse the mouth for sanctions and prophylaxis.
  Linen decoction wipe the face for cosmetic purposes.
  Lyonian in the infusion has a choleretic effect and is acceptable to use in the postoperative period.
  Helps to cope with such troubles as kidney disease, enuresis, cystitis, anemia, acute respiratory infections, fungal diseases of various kinds, violation of the sanctions of the oral cavity and other mucous membranes.
  Ointment on the basis of flaxseed is an excellent tool for better healing of open ulcers, fights acne, removes boils.
  Drugs flax significantly reduce psoriasis, struggling with conjunctivitis, blepharitis, eczema.
  Infusion is anesthetic for sprains, inflammatory processes leading to hemorrhoids.
  Infusion and decoction helps to cope with anemia, and is relevant as a preventive infusion to maintain the overall health of the body.

Raspberries - leaves and fruits

First of all, raspberry is known to us as a tool used for colds, acute respiratory infections, sore throat. The reason for this is the high content of salicylic acid, which is considered a diaphoretic and antipyretic agent. Remember this perennial recipe: drink tea with raspberries and go to bed? Raspberries are good because, unlike chemical antipyretic drugs, they have no adverse effect on the body.

Raspberry is among the top 3 best antioxidant rich foods. And we know that they help us fight the aging of the body, preserve health and youth.

Raspberry contains a large amount of vitamin C. It is this vitamin that helps us fight the harmful effects of the external environment.

Raspberries have a lot of magnesium, which is so good for the work of the heart. She is rich in manganese.

Vitamin K, which is also rich in raspberries, is involved in the formation of blood clotting factors.

Raspberries also have other health benefits for our health: anti-inflammatory, haemostatic, anti-emetic and even analgesic and anti-toxic.

Cuff - flowers and leaves

Cuff is considered a cure for all diseases. It is known since ancient times as a truly miraculous tool. It is used not only in folk medicine, but also in traditional medicine in many countries.

Procurement of raw materials produced in the flowering period, immediately after the drying of the race. Cut off all the ground parts of the cuff. They are dried in the fresh air in a place protected from precipitation and sunlight. Store raw materials in glass or paper packaging for 12 months.

The cuff contains a large amount of steroids, ascorbic acid, tannins, flavonoids, fatty and phenol carboxylic acids, coumarins, lipids, resins, catechins and trace elements (nickel, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, boron, molybdenum).

The cuff is widely used in gynecology. Phytohormones, which are part of it, help to get rid of menstrual disorders, cure female infertility and save pregnancy. However, it should be used exclusively under the supervision of a physician.

Cuffed tea helps reduce the onset of type 2 diabetes. It stimulates the pancreas and intestines, resulting in normal blood sugar levels.

No wonder it is otherwise called mother-grass or king-grass. Even for preventive purposes, you can simply dry in the spring of a coltsfoot and constantly add to tea. There will definitely be no harm.

In all other cases, a coltsfoot is useful, the reviews eloquently confirm this. Take the plant in the form of decoctions, tea and infusions.

Broth mother and stepmother. Heat 3 large spoons of leaves (crushed) in a water bath with a glass of boiling water for about 15 minutes. Dosage 3 spoons after each meal.
  Infusion mother and stepmother. 3 large spoons of flowers and leaves brew in a water bath with a glass of boiling water for 15 minutes. After another 45 minutes, filter well and dilute in a glass to full. Drink the infusion should be warm, stored in the refrigerator.
  Tea from mother and stepmother. 2 large spoons with riding insist in a glass of boiling water, like tea. Dosage - cup three times a day.
  Successfully used coltsfoot for cough and cold because it has a secretory, diaphoretic and anti-inflammatory effect. We make a decoction (see the recipe above) and drink it in a spoon every three hours as an expectorant. If you add honey, lemon or mint to the broth, it will be much tastier.

Melissa - flowers and leaves

The rich composition gives the plants a whole arsenal of healing properties. Melissa has antispasmodic, sedative, hypnotic, sedative, carminative, choleretic, hypoglycemic, astringent, anticonvulsant, expectorant, tonic, diuretic, antiviral, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-allergic.

Mint - flowers and leaves

Medicated mint has a lot of positive properties:

it is an excellent diuretic, due to which excess fluid is excreted from the body. If you use a large amount of pickles, it is useful to drink fresh tea with mint daily;

it is a choleretic effect, so it can be used as a means for losing weight;

used as an antiemetic - mixed a few drops of pomegranate juice and mint. This compound helps relieve nausea, stop vomiting, and can be taken during pregnancy;

has a sedative effect on the nervous system, helps relieve anxiety. To do this, it will be enough to drink a cup of tea, for the preparation of which dried or fresh mint can be used;

the plant has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. To do this, fresh grass is brewed, mint should be boiled for a few minutes and ready tea can be taken with migraines and headaches;

peppermint can be used in cosmetology to strengthen and treat hair. It is useful to regularly rinse locks with warm broth after each wash. However, if such a natural conditioner is used, it is strictly forbidden to use a hair dryer for drying hair. This tool perfectly nourishes the strands, returns the natural shine, stimulates hair growth, eliminates the problem of split ends;

Shepherd's purse - flowers and leaves

Such a herb as a shepherd's bag has a unique hemostatic effect. Substances contained in this plant contribute to increased muscle mobility and uterine tone. Thanks to acetylcholine, this herb is able to restore intestinal motility. Special galenic forms of a shepherd's bag significantly expand peripheral vessels, and also have a mild hypotensive effect. The leaves of this unique herb have unconditional phytoncidal activity. It should also be noted that a large amount of potassium is found in the shepherd's purse.

Tansy - Flowers

Tansy has received widespread use in traditional medicine. For the treatment, the aerial part of the plant is used, and enterobiosis, hypocidal gastritis, hepatitis, colitis, ascariasis, cholecystitis, hypotonic diseases, and nervous excitement are treated. Tansy compresses are used for gout, as well as for festering and non-healing wounds.
  Juice obtained from tansy, is used for various ailments - such as, for example, intoxication after tuberculosis, fever, as well as in the treatment of epilepsy, with headaches, with painful or excessive menstruation, with ulcers, pains in the joints, rheumatism, colds. Juice also has a sedative effect.

Plantain - grass

Plantain is an excellent remedy for humans. It perfectly removes inflammation, serves as an antiseptic, heals and tightens wounds, has a positive effect on the secretory function of the stomach, relieves pain, and also has an expectorant and blood-purifying effect. It is used as a powerful analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic. With the help of infusion of plantain leaves, you can get rid of not only ordinary cough or respiratory disease, but also such serious diseases as pulmonary tuberculosis, pleurisy, catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, bronchial asthma and whooping cough.

As a result of special phytochemical studies, it was found that plantain leaves contain components that affect cholesterol metabolism and serve as an anti-ulcer agent. And alcoholic or aqueous deciduous plant extracts are indispensable for especially severe forms of ulcers. It is also noted that plantain plants medical devices   and the juice of its leaves (as well as the leaves themselves) contain antibacterial substances that help with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli, pathogenic microbes of the wound infection, hemolytic staphylococcus, etc.

Wormwood - Flowers and Leaves

The beneficial properties of wormwood are due to the active substances - absinthine, anabsintin, flavonoids, thujone, pinene, cadinene, bisabolone, hamazulenogen, selenene. Phytoncides, alkaloids, capillin, ascorbic acid, provitamin A are found in the leaves. The plant is malic, succinic acids, tannins, saponins, carotene.

Herbal substances of the herb stimulate the reflex function of the pancreas, gall bladder, enhancing the separation of bile and thereby improving digestion. Terpenoid compounds have anti-inflammatory and pacing effects. Essential oil of wormwood stimulates and normalizes the central nervous system. The herb is known for its bactericidal and fungicidal properties due to unsaturated hydrocarbons.

Motherwort - flowers and leaves

- A plant of the family Labiatae, which is also herbaceous perennial. Among the medicinal properties of the five-lobed motherwort, it is noted that it helps to lower blood pressure, has sedative properties, has a positive effect on the strength and rhythm of heart contractions, and also has a positive effect on the central nervous system. Grass helps to get rid of cramps and relieves spasms, lowers cholesterol, glucose, certain types of acids, as well as lipids contained in the blood, normalizes the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates.

The motherwort plant acquires its beneficial properties when it blooms. Upper parts are used, rigid lower parts are not used. In the motherwort there are such useful components as tannins, some alkaloids, essential oil, cardiac glycosides, bitterness, etc.

Chamomile - Flowers

First of all, chamomile is useful during the treatment of catarrhal viral diseases. More often they include sore throat, ARVI and ARI, flu. It can also be consumed when there is gas formation in the intestines or during muscle spasms. This flower is undoubtedly useful for improving digestion. Stimulating the secretion of gastric juice through a mild effect on the digestive tract and intestinal mucosa, chamomile increases appetite. This is a good adsorbent, as due to its beneficial qualities it absorbs slags and toxins.

Meadowsweet - flowers and leaves

Tavolozhka, Tavolzhnik, marshmallow, Ivanov color - this was the name of the meadowsweet in Russia, where strong whipworms (labazines) were made of it, medicinal infusions were prepared, and aromatic honey-flavored tea was made.

In medical practice, used leaves and young shoots, meadowsweet blossoms, roots and rhizomes. The roots and sprouts of the plant are palatable, so they are suitable for eating (salads with added leaves) and drinking (tea with wolfberry acquires a honey smell).

In folk medicine, because of the extensive scope of use and the healing properties of the plant is called "a means of 40 diseases." The indications for the use of decoctions and preparations with gavolga serve:

skin diseases;
  kidney and bladder disease;
  stomach diseases (gastritis, catarrh of the stomach) and intestines (ulcer, dysbacteriosis);
  heart disease and heart failure;
  gout, rheumatism (pain relief);
  headache;
  diabetes;
  epilepsy;
  gynecological problems (stop uterine bleeding);
problems with vessels (useful properties of meadowsweet include dilution ability, so it can be used in the case of thrombophlebitis, after a stroke, with increased blood clotting, in the case of thrombosis);
  hemorrhoids;
  viral and catarrhal diseases, including influenza and herpes, skin wounds (antibacterial properties and antiviral effects);
  solution of cosmetic problems (skin color, to enhance hair growth).

Thyme - flowers and leaves

In traditional medicine, creeping thyme has been widely recognized and used. It is prescribed for neuralgia and neurosis of various etiologies. It can successfully treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, atony, intestinal spasms, flatulence. With regular intake of drugs from thyme in patients with normal digestion, stomach pains disappear, the formation of gases decreases, and the intestinal microflora normalizes due to the disinfectant properties of the herb.

Infusions and decoctions of the plant are effective for bronchitis, laryngitis, sore throat, tracheitis, bronchopneumonia due to its enveloping, expectorant and antiseptic properties. They are able to enhance the secretion of bronchial glands and thin the sputum. Infusions and decoctions prescribed in the form of rinses for inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity caused by pyogenic bacteria. In the form of ointments, lotions and compresses thyme is used for pain in the joints, rheumatism and various skin diseases.

The plant is successfully used for inflammation of the vagina and belyah, especially in older women. Thyme is effective in inflammatory processes, aggravated by pathogenic microflora, insensitive to antibiotics. Thyme preparations have an antimicrobial effect even with negligible phenolic compounds. Also, the plant is good for insomnia. It is believed that if you sleep on a pillow from this grass, then it relieves arousal and relieves headaches.

Yarrow - Flowers and Leaves

Yarrow has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. The plant has a positive effect on the internal organs of the person, and also it promotes the formation of mucus, relieves gas in the intestine. Yarrow acts on the smooth muscles of the intestine. The plant has an antispasmodic effect on the biliary and urinary tract. Due to the content in the grass tannins, chamazulene and essential oil   It is used as a wound healing, bactericidal and antiallergic agent.

Infusion plants are used to increase blood clotting, but it does not cause the formation of blood clots. Also yarrow helps with burns. In addition, the plant is able to do less heart rate.

Tricolor violet - flowers and leaves

Violet contains all useful for the human body   substances and elements. The plant has anti-inflammatory, diuretic, laxative and antimicrobial properties. It is also used as a good analgesic and sedative. In addition, this plant is often used to lower blood pressure.

Violet grass is used to treat bronchitis, sore throat and whooping cough. A decoction of violets helps to improve well-being with bronchitis, cough, pneumonia and choking.

In addition, violet can be used to treat all kinds of skin diseases. Decoction of the plant will help to improve overall health after an illness.

Horsetail - grass

In folk medicine, quite often resort to the help of horsetail. It is considered the most healing horsetail, collected in the summer, namely "Christmas trees". Horsetail can be used both in fresh and dry form. As a rule, horsetail is prescribed as an antiseptic, wound healing, hemostatic, astringent. In addition, it is an excellent diuretic, helps dissolve and eliminate kidney stones and bladder, reduces swelling, reduces the amount of protein in the urine, improves metabolism. Fresh horsetail can be pounded or chewed and used to treat wounds, ulcers and burns, in the form of compresses on sore joints. As a diuretic and to reduce swelling, fresh horsetail juice will help.

Turn - grass

The series has diaphoretic and diuretic properties. Grass plants contribute to the normalization of metabolism. In addition, the series improves the digestive processes in the body. Useful substances contained in the plant have a positive effect on blood formation and blood clotting.

The series has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. It is recommended for use in skin diseases and bleeding. The plant is used as an agent that lowers blood pressure. In addition, the series gives good effect   in the treatment of diseases of the spleen, bronchitis, liver disease and diabetes.

Blueberries - leaves and fruits

Blueberries contain tannins, flavonoids, vitamins, organic acids and sugar. Thanks to all these substances, the plant has diuretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-putrid properties. Blueberries are used as a choleretic and blood sugar lowering agent. The plant contains a huge amount of antioxidants that reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

Blueberries are a good remedy for diarrhea in young children, it has a beneficial effect on the digestive system of the body. That is why it is used for constipation. Blueberries are used to improve vision.

Celandine - flowers and leaves

Useful properties of celandine and its application
  With proper skill and care with the help of celandine, you can be cured of many diseases.

Due to the complex and saturated biologically active composition, celandine has a multifaceted effect on the human body:

Anesthetic;

Antitumor;

Bactericidal;

Antifungal;

Wound healing;

Antispasmodic;

Bile and diuretic;

Expectorant.

Celandine is used to treat diseases:

Skin - psoriasis, scabies, acne, warts and papillomas, mycoses, eczema, burns, wounds and ulcers;

ENT organs and the respiratory system - runny nose, bronchitis, tracheitis, laryngitis, sore throat, pneumonia, asthma, whooping cough, tuberculosis;

Gastrointestinal Organs - gastritis, gastric ulcer, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, hepatitis, enterocolitis;

Joints and bones - rheumatism, sciatica, gout, osteochondrosis, arthritis and arthrosis;

Nervous system - headaches, migraines, neuroses;

Female genital organs - vaginitis, colpitis, cervicitis, endometriosis, cervical erosion.

In addition, celandine is used to relieve pain (dental, menstrual, articular) and inhibit the development of malignant tumors. The anticarcinogenic properties of this poisonous plant are being actively studied, since it was found that celandine tincture prevents the appearance of metastases.

Sage - Herb

In the inflorescences and leaves of sage found 0.3–0.5% of the essential oil, which contains linalool, acetic acid, aromatic gums, pinene, formic acid, flavonoids, and also tannins.

Sage seeds contain about 20% protein and 30% fatty oil, which dries quickly, and sage roots contain coumarin.

The plant has pronounced anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, hemostatic, restorative properties, as well as sage can increase the secretory activity of the digestive tract, increase the secretion of gastric juice and reduce sweating.

The medicinal properties of this medicinal herb caused its use in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, various viral infections. Salvia officinalis is also well suited for the treatment of angina, bronchitis, mumps, gingivitis, radiculitis, polyarthritis, neuritis, diabetes, gynecological and skin diseases, wounds, ulcers, boils, burns, asthma, and much more. This list can be continued for a very long time.

In June, the active collection of wild medicinal plants begins, allowing to stock ecologically clean natural raw materials for the preparation of medicinal preparations, home cosmetics and flavored tea for a whole year. In the first month of summer, in the central zone of Russia, leaves, grass and flowers, as well as the roots of some plants, are mainly collected.

In the first half of the month, the collection of spring plants and flowers continues. During this period, harvested lily of the valley, flowers of bird cherry, hawthorn, mountain ash, lilac, birch leaves. Throughout the month, they continue to collect nettle leaves, coltsfoot, lingonberries, plantain, wormwood, morass, European ungulate, currants, flowers and leaves of primrose, dandelion, bearberry, shepherd's purse, young leafy sprigs of wild rosemary, marsh, "Christmas trees" horsetail, birch chaga.

Many plants begin to harvest in June, when they gather the most nutrients. At this time in the fields bloom clover medicinalby spreading a pleasant scent. For medicinal purposes, collect the upper parts of the grass with flowers. Clover preparations are used as a wound healing, analgesic, antirheumatic, emollient, expectorant. In folk medicine, sweet clover is used in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory organs, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and bladder, hypertension and atherosclerosis, headaches and to increase the amount of milk in nursing mothers. Externally, preparations from clover are used to treat inflammation of the joints, wounds, abscesses, boils.

In the second half of June, leaves and flowers begin to gather. blue cornflower. There is one peculiarity: in order to preserve the blue color of the raw material, the flowers pulled out of flower baskets are dried in a well-ventilated dark room. The leaves are dried in the usual manner. The leaves are usually applied externally as a wound healing and antitumor agent. The flowers are used for the preparation of diuretic and choleretic drugs.

In the first half of June, leaves and flowers are collected, and at the end of the month, berries forest strawberry. Dried strawberries are widely used in traditional medicine. Infusions and decoctions of strawberries are taken for anemia, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, liver, biliary tract, atherosclerosis, hypertension, as a vitamin and tonic for beriberi and depressive states, for removing harmful substances from the body. Externally, strawberries are used to treat wounds, ulcers, eczema, skin inflammation, with its help to remove freckles and acne. Dried berries, flowers and leaves are added to tea, making it not only fragrant, but also very useful.

Throughout June, collect meadow clover blossoms. Preparations from it have antiseptic, tonic, emollient, expectorant, diaphoretic and diuretic. They are used in diabetes, tuberculosis, colds, coughs, bronchial asthma, kidney disease, female diseases, as a tonic, tonic and vitamin remedy. Usually, tinctures and decoctions are made from clover, and tea is brewed from it.

Popular with herbalists and herbal tea lovers black-leaved fireweed (Ivan-tea)whose leaves are harvested during the flowering period of the plant. Preparing drugs from the fireweed that have sedative, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, enveloping and anticonvulsant actions, which are used for headaches, gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, prostatitis. Strong tea from the leaves of fireweed is considered an effective remedy for migraine.

In June, begin to collect the upper part of the stems with leaves and flowers. veronica officinalis. Veronica preparations are traditionally used to improve the appetite and normalize digestion, as a painkiller, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, diuretic, choleretic, expectorant. They are used in diseases of the kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal tract, cough, bronchial asthma, colds, increased nervous excitability, headache, insomnia, and female diseases. Widely used externally for the treatment of skin diseases, boils, boils. Add to the bath when bathing children. Apply as a powder with sweating feet.

Among the medicinal plants harvested in June, a prominent place is starfish average (woodlouse). It grows everywhere in damp shady places, including as a weed in gardens and kitchen gardens. Starlet is widely used not only for medical purposes, but also in cooking, where it is used in fresh and dried form. Harvest starlet during flowering, dried in the shade in a draft. The plant is used in traditional medicine in many countries. It has a soothing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic effect. Starlets are used in avitaminosis, to relieve fatigue, in the treatment of diseases of the lungs, liver, gastrointestinal tract, thyroid gland, with hemorrhoids and female diseases. Previously, fresh starlets were used in villages as an effective means to relieve hangover.

At the beginning of the summer traditionally collected linden flowers. They are torn down with bracts in the period when not all the flowers have blossomed yet - at this time they contain the most useful substances. It is advisable to dry the lime color quickly, at a temperature of about 50 degrees, since during long-term drying it loses some of the useful qualities. Since ancient times, dried linden flowers have been used as an effective bactericidal, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, diaphoretic, expectorant, anticonvulsant, diuretic. Usually, decoctions or infusions are made from the lime blossom; the simplest option is lime tea.

In addition to those listed in June, others are collected. medicinal plantsamong them are small centaury, lavender, medicinal meadowsweet, burdock, flat leafweed, shepherd's purse, creeping thyme, thyme, greater celandine, hairy hawk.

At the same time, harvested and some poisonous plants - leaves of black henbane, datura ordinary, field bindweed. In the reference books you can find descriptions of other wild medicinal plants, the collection of which begins in early summer.

When collecting medicinal herbs   do not forget that many plants, especially long-term and rare, should be treated carefully so that they can be replenished naturally. With a caring attitude to nature, she will always generously share her wealth with you.

The first month of summer is June, a great time for all herbalists. The plant world is entering its full strength, many plants have already bloomed and continue to collect juices in order to grow and nourish the fruits. Collecting herbs in order to use them for their intended purpose is not at all the privilege of experienced herbalists. Anyone can do this. However, here it is necessary to understand that you need to be well versed in the types of plants, methods of their preparation and use. Otherwise, it can lead to very unpleasant situations, up to poisoning. Collect only those plants about which you have an exact idea. If you doubt what plant is in front of you, then leave attempts to take it with you.

Still some tips   for those who are going to go into the forest, field, meadows for the collection of healing herbs.

1. Do not collect plants near industrial centers or near roads. Also avoid the fields and surrounding areas that are treated with herbicides and pesticides. Bypass the side of the landfill. Best of all, as the ancient wisdom says, to collect herbs in such a distance from human habitation, where the rooster crows are not heard.

3. Do not take herbs that are damaged by diseases and have obvious differences, defects, damage.

4. Put different herbs in different bags and dry them separately.

5. The best container for collecting plants is a basket, since here the grass does not wrinkle and does not lose its properties.

6. After the collected grass has been brought home, you should quickly check your harvest, weed out other species that you accidentally find that you don’t need, and quickly start drying. With this you can not hesitate, as the delay in drying can cause a loss of mass of beneficial properties and substances of plants. Drying is able to conserve all the useful properties as long as you do not decide to use them.

7. To dry, use dry, warm and ventilated places. The grass must be laid out on a dry surface, preferably made of wood or paper. In this case, the plants can not crumple or pile in a heap. The grass must lie flat and thin so that it can dry quickly and there is no mold, rot or pests. The faster you can dry the plants, the better your raw materials will be.

8. Drying is considered complete when the leaves are ground to powder; fruits do not stick together, do not smear, do not emit juice; the roots and bark do not bend, but when bent they break with a bang.

9. Dried plants should be stored in dry and dark rooms.

So, what plants need to be collected and harvested in June:

Leaves: birch, primrose, bearberry, shepherd's purse, stinging nettle, coltsfoot, moor , wormwood bitter, blueberry, henbane black.

Needles: Siberian fir, forest pine.

Grass: mountaineer, tributary officinalis, gray jaundice, minor thousand, parsnip, shepherd's purse.

Kidney: warty birch, Siberian fir, forest pine.

Flowers: hawthorn, mountain ash, lilac, wild strawberry, cornflower, clover inflorescences, lime blossom, veronika officinalis, black elderberry, flowering tops of celandine, May lily of the valley, chamomile, lime heart-shaped, mother and stepmother

Fruit: wild strawberry, red hawthorn, bird cherry.

The roots: Dhagil officinalis, burdock large, dandelion officinalis, comfrey medicinal, evading peony, horseradish ordinary, orchid.

Chaga, marsh wild rosemary sprigs, “fir trees” of horsetail.