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How to brew plantain for coughs, plantain seeds for infertility
Plantain is one of the most beneficial plants regularly used in traditional medicine. Choosing such a unique remedy, there is a chance for successful treatment in the shortest possible time. Different recipes for medicinal products based on plantain have long borne fruit, but how to brew plantain for various ailments?
First aid kit at home: how to brew plantain
Before using plantain for natural remedies, it is recommended to carefully study the properties of the different parts of the plant.
The ideal option is a plantain harvested in an ecologically clean area. The plant should grow away from highways, industrial plants.
The benefits of plantain are determined by the environmental situation, because otherwise the grass will absorb harmful impurities from the air and soil
What parts of the plantain contain the greatest amount of nutrients?
- leaves, stems and flowers are used after flowering but before the seeds appear. The leaves have a characteristic pattern created on the basis of large veins. For collection, 2 months are allocated – 60 days after flowering. During this period, the plant is more useful;
- seeds acquire a maximum of useful properties by the time of ripening, not earlier;
- in the roots, the necessary substances are formed by autumn: September – November.
It is not advisable to pick plantain through dew or after rain, since wet raw materials can rot. It is recommended to store the herb in wooden boxes.
By following these recommendations, you can keep the plantain as long as possible and spend it as needed.
How to brew plantain for a cough?
Effective recipes for the preparation of cough remedies based on plantain have long been popular. The main thing:
- plantain syrup. It is necessary to collect the leaves of the plantain, then they are thoroughly washed and finely chopped or chopped with a meat grinder. The remedy is prepared in a 3 liter jar. A thin layer of sugar is poured onto the bottom, then crushed plantain leaves and sugar again. According to this scheme, they act until the banks are completely filled. The last layer is sugar. The jar is stored in a cool place. After the syrup appears, it is advisable to pour the liquid into another container. Plantain syrup is a natural and safe cough medicine;
- plantain is used to make medicinal tea, which is allowed to be taken up to 4 times a day. The optimal dosage is a tablespoon before meals. For cooking, use 4 tablespoons of raw materials and a liter of boiled water. For infusion, 2 hours are given. The cough goes away instantly.
Each recipe is individual; personal intolerance to the components should be taken into account.
How to brew plantain seeds for infertility?
Plantain helps treat infertility and increases the chances of pregnancy.
An effective remedy is a decoction of plantain seeds. A tablespoon of seeds is poured into a glass of boiled water. Allow about 2-5 minutes to boil. Then the product is infused and filtered. The broth is taken warm according to the following scheme: 2 tablespoons – four times a day. The finished product can stay in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days. The total duration of the treatment course is 3 months.
Plantain is a unique plant that helps in a variety of life situations.