Ledum bog shoots

Marsh wild rosemary shoots can be purchased both in large pharmacies and online; this remedy has proven its effectiveness over two centuries of use.

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Indications marsh marsh mulberry shoots

Indications for the use of marsh wild rosemary shoots are as follows:

1. Respiratory diseases – as an expectorant for bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia, whooping cough.
2. Treatment of flu, acute respiratory viral infections, and runny nose.
3. Rheumatic diseases.
4. Treatment of pediculosis.

Release form

It is produced in the form of a dry herbal collection with a sharp, specific smell reminiscent of camphor.

Pharmacodynamics

The action is expectorant, antimicrobial and stimulating the central nervous system. Increases bronchial secretion. Essential oils contained in wild rosemary have an antiseptic effect.

Pharmacokinetics

Of the many chemicals that make up the Marsh Ledum shoots, it is worth noting the poisonous ledum-camphor and ledum-tannic acid. Since the plant is poisonous, you cannot consume more than 1 tablespoon of the decoction at a time. The leaves contain arbutin and tannins.

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Dosing and administration

Decoctions: 2 teaspoons of the herb per glass of water. Take 1 tablespoon three times a day.

Antirheumatic ointment: 150 g of wild rosemary per 500 g of pork fat.

Bog rosemary oil is used to treat burns.

Wild rosemary tea - 25 g per liter of boiling water is used 4 times a day for colds and bronchial asthma. In folk medicine, it is believed that long-term use of such tea can cure asthma, but doctors insist that such treatment should not be prescribed to oneself. Wild rosemary has already been used in official medicine.

In Western Ukraine, smoke from burning grass was used as a sleeping pill. In Yakutia, a decoction of wild rosemary shoots is used for diathesis and to treat tuberculous lymphadenitis. Bulgarian folk medicine uses a hot infusion for arthritis.

Take sunflower oil and crushed shoots of the plant in equal parts and boil for 5 minutes. Use the oil as an anti-inflammatory. Take it internally or use for rubbing.

Use marsh marsh mulberry shoots during pregnancy

The use of Marsh Ledum shoots during pregnancy is not allowed.

Contraindications

Contraindications for the use of Marsh Ledum shoots:

1. Pregnancy.
2. Lactation.
3. Childhood.
4. Hypersensitivity.

Side effects marsh marsh mulberry shoots

Allergy and agitation are noted. Marsh wild rosemary shoots have a mild narcotic property.

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Overdose

Overdose of Marsh Ledum can lead to excitation of the nervous system with its subsequent suppression. At the first signs of overdose (dizziness, aggression), stop using the drug. In severe cases of overdose, the plant can paralyze the muscles of the intestines and uterus.

Interactions with other drugs

It is not recommended to combine Marsh Ledum shoots with antitussive herbs and chemicals.

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Storage conditions

In a dry place, protected from direct sunlight. The decoction is suitable for consumption for 2 days. Keep out of reach of children.

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Special instructions

Marsh wild rosemary shoots are a medicinal shrub that grows in marshy areas and coniferous forests. 1 m is the usual height of marsh wild rosemary. The leaves are leathery. In winter, wild rosemary does not shed its leaves. The flowers of the plant are white, collected in an umbrella-shaped inflorescence. The fruit is a five-celled capsule, when opened, it throws out small seeds.

Young shoots up to 10 cm are suitable for medicinal purposes. Ledum is dried in the shade for 10-14 days. When drying, be careful, use protective masks and gloves and wash your hands with soap. The humidity of the finished raw material is 14%.

Shelf life

The shelf life of the herbal collection is 3 years.

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