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The balm is an herb with many healing properties. It is a stimulant and tonic and very much used by depressed people because it gives relief, creates positive feelings and improves sleep. The antiinflammatory action is, astringent, healing and calming. The balm when taken internally has sedative and analgesic action. Used in the treatment of neuralgia, of concern, intensity and similar problems. Considered suitable herb for changes of menopause or premenstrual syndrome leading to irritability and restlessness. Soothes fibrositis, sciatica and rheumatic pains. Externally it is a valuable healing and anti-inflammatory herb. Is highly effective in skin inflammation problems , muscle and connective tissue, sunburn. It is also very good diuretic and is for digestion and general indigestion.
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The Sedge (Balsam) It is well-known as a katexochi medicine that Heals wounds, considered drug for neuralgia and depression, especially during menopause. Yet diuretic and hemostatic, anti-thrombotic and anti-ague , and expectorant. Additional, considered useful for chronic catarrh, painful digestion, of sour and even beneficial to hold the bile. Recommended for rheumatism and perfusion , while considered astringent and .
The Nicander and the Dioscorides ( Chance o n ‘ refers to the type 'gum' ) mentioned this as epoulotikoton wounds and Sciatica, while the ancients generally supported that has great antipyretic properties. The Cazin use the balm against chronic katarrwn , against tuberculosis and in many cases , leucorrhoea and amenorrhea, while tea soothes spasms period .
The famous Bavglivi healed m’ this chronic pleurisy, While the Theophrastus, the Matiolis, Paracelsus , the scopolia, the Kamerarios k . s . was regarded as antitrafmatiko and healing .
The Greeks of old villagers believed in healing value of the plant , about ‘ this word and the balsam identified with wound healing. With ‘ is supplying the mothers their children when they go to war. Foreigners villagers (They call it " millepertuis», «Santa's grass – Yanni», «the Devil's hunt», « fuga deomonum», « herba che scacia i diavoli »), attribute magical properties and believe they cure mental illnesses and epilepsy . The French villagers also, know as "Yellow bum», or "beggar», or "grass for insect bites» .
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The healing herb Balsam or Sedge [Hypericum Perforatum-] It is against insomnia, helps ulcer and bronchitis. Helps in conditions like depression, skin inflammation, wounds, burns, skin diseases.
End, the balm is generally soothing, stimulates the weakened body and is recommended as anti-diarrheal
Use: For internal use only, taken as a decoction usually teaspoon dried crushed leaves and flowers in a cup of hot water 10-15 minutes. Externally used as enchylisthei the fresh plant in olive oil for several days (40 until 50) as excellent healing wounds and burns first degree.
The most important active ingredient of balsamic herb is hypericin, which is a whole plant, but in higher concentration in the flowering tops of (but they, when polykairisoun, lose their properties). It also contains flavonoids (16% leaves), xanthones, phenolic acids and traces of essential oils (0,13%).
The plant in fresh form is more effective than dried.
In shops herbs, you will find the whole plant dried, flowers or leaves. Holder also in capsules and tablets unchanged, while contained in dietary supplements. These forms sold in pharmacies and health food stores. H form, analogies and ways to use balsamic herb depend on the problem to be addressed and is fully personalized. It is a powerful medicinal agent with serious contraindications, who for any reason you can not use it if you have not previously consulted doctor. The methods we use are:
Capsules
Dry extract or dry extract titration. The latter has been specially treated, to maintain or enhance the effectiveness of certain active ingredients and mainly hypericin. In this form, St John's wort is used to treat depression and boost the immune system.
The "ST.JOHNSWORT OIL", as they call often, produced if we put the flowering tops of the plant in a bottle of virgin olive oil (ratio in 1 plant part to 10 parts olive oil) and leave it to 2-3 weeks sun. Then acquires red and is ready for use. Available and ready to trade. Indicated for the treatment dermatological problimatwn, wound healing, burns etc..
Produced from virgin olive oil and dust from the dried plant. The exact proportions of the components of the cream by-case, according to the problem to be addressed, about it and prepared by qualified pharmacists to herb. Indicated for first degree burns, eczema, chapped hands, openings in the skin due Sprawl.
It is suitable for upset stomach, for diseases of the urinary tract and nervous system.
It is widely used as an ingredient in pharmaceutical preparations.
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Based on a recent study conducted by a major German pharmaceutical company and published in «British Medical Journal», balsam was at least as active for paroxetine, a frequently prescribed medication for depression. The half of the patients who received, relieved from depression without experiencing significant side effects (with frequent gastrointestinal discomfort), While in the Group of paroxetinis the figure was one third.
Syskentrwtika: the Balsam is considered:
• Antikatathliptiko, tranquilizer, antispasmodic improver and the quality of sleep in insomnia.
• Antiflogistiko and healing for burns and wounds. Also, considered to accelerate the disappearance of speckles of white discharge and hard skin tumors.
• Tonotiko and stimulant attenuated.
• Kataprafntiko and comforting in bronchitis, cough, asthma.
• Emminagogiko-regulation of menstruation.
• Diuretic.
• antispasmodic.
• For stomach-intestinal disorders.
• Antipyretiko and painkiller.
• The Hypericum may affect the metabolism certain enzymes. Consequently, caution when used concomitantly with other drugs. Also, because affect neurotransmitters, interacts with several drugs, including other Antidepressants.
• If you drink frequently balm, you may experience vomiting and diarrhea.
• H hypericin can cause photosensitivity. The St. John's wort oil (Shorea Robusta seed butter) causes photosensitivity, so it should only be used when there is no direct sunlight and better evening.
The pregnant and nursing mothers should not take the Hypericum in any form.
On the basis of the results of recent studies of pharmaceutical companies that have not completed, St. John's Wort can help treat herpes simplex, chronic fatigue syndrome and AIDS. Patients with AIDS who agreed to follow suit which was based inter alia on balsam, said they felt more optimistic, with more energy and less fatigue.
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