Hawthorn tincture: instructions, application and preparation methods

Instructions for use of the drug

The main components of the tincture: the alcoholic part and extracts of plant materials in the form of berries, dried herbs, leaves or stems. The most popular are chestnut, ginseng, or rosehip formulations. Benefits of the tool:

• availability;
• ease of use.

The adherence of patients to herbal medicines is explained by their opinion about safety, in comparison with traditional pharmacological medicines. However, the use of hawthorn tincture requires special instructions.

It is preferable to use an official manufacturer's medication purchased from a pharmacy. When preparing the infusion yourself, you must adhere to the instructions and storage rules.

In what cases is it applied and what are the indications?

The main indications for taking the tincture: functional disorders of the cardiovascular and autonomic nervous system.

In combination with drugs, hawthorn drops are prescribed for the following pathologies:

• neurocirculatory (vegetative-vascular) dystonia;
• severe astheno-neurotic syndrome;
• depressive disorder with hypotension, sleep disturbance, insomnia;
• dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system;
• violation of heart rhythms (tachycardia of a paroxysmal nature);
• cardialgia in women during menopause (menopause);
• migraine attacks, dizziness and weakness;
• chronic fatigue syndrome combined with frequent heart pains and general poor health.

Mechanism of action and beneficial properties

Alcoholic infusion of hawthorn has a complex effect on the body, normalizing the psycho-emotional state and strengthening the cardiovascular system. Useful properties of the medicine:

• improvement of blood circulation in the arteries and veins of the brain, heart and great vessels;
• increasing the sensitivity of the heart muscle to glycosides, which is effective in the treatment of pathological arrhythmias;
• decrease in excitability, increased contractility, due to which the heart rhythm is normalized;
• elimination of vascular spasm, which improves cardiac and cerebral circulation;
• moderate reduction in pain syndrome (effective for cardialgia - chest pain);
• strengthening the protective properties of the nervous system, reducing irritability, increasing stress resistance;
• helps to eliminate dizziness, headache attacks, migraines.

Due to the alcohol composition, the effect after ingestion comes quickly - within 15-30 minutes. The tincture is well absorbed and does not cause side effects if the instructions are followed.

Rules for the preparation and storage of tincture

Method of obtaining tincture:

1. Prepare herbal ingredients: ripe dried fruits and leaves of hawthorn. It is better to collect food in the summer: flowering in July, berries in August. Store raw materials in sealed bags made of thick paper or cloth to avoid insects or rot.
2. Take alcohol 70 degrees or alcohol 40% concentration (vodka), glassware. It is not recommended to use other drinks (cognac or liquor).
3. Mix in a concentration of 30 grams of pure dry raw materials to 100 milliliters of liquid. There are recipes in which dried hawthorn is combined in a ratio of 1 to 10 (alcohol).
4. The resulting solution is infused in a dark, cold, dry place for 10 to 15 days.
5. After straining, the resulting liqueur is poured into bottles and stored in the refrigerator. You can add honey to improve the taste.
6. It is necessary to consume the drink in the amount of 15 - 25 drops per glass of water, 2 - 3 times a day. The course lasts up to 2-3 weeks, depending on the disorder and the severity of symptoms.

In practice, an aqueous analogue of infusion is often used. The difference between such drops lies in their shorter shelf life. They use dry, purchased in a pharmacy and independently harvested berries and flowers.

Water infusion recipe:

1. In the morning, pour boiling water over 1 tablespoon of dry ingredients with a glass of water, and leave for 20 minutes.
2. Strain and cool to room temperature.
3. Store in the refrigerator throughout the day.
4. Consume 20-40 milliliters before meals. For a period not exceeding 10 - 15 days.
5. After a break (7-10 days), repeat.

How do I take the medicine?

According to the instructions for the tincture, hawthorn drops are taken:

1. Before meals, add the infusion in half a glass of water.
2. Adults take 20 - 25 drops three times a day.
3. Children under twelve years of age are contraindicated.
4. After 12 years, the dosage is taken into account according to age, drop by drop of tincture for one year of life.
5. The initial dose is 10 - 12 drops, up to three times a day.

The duration of the course is determined by the doctor. In complex therapy, it is recommended up to 2 - 4 weeks of taking hawthorn.

Side effects

The main adverse reactions when taking hawthorn tincture are associated with an individual intolerance to the drug or errors in the preparation technology or a violation in the calculation of the dosage.

Typical manifestations:

• allergic reactions, redness and itching of the skin, the appearance of a rash on the body or face;
• general weakness, hypotension (low blood pressure), dizziness;
• decreased potency;
• sleepiness after a night's rest;
• slow heartbeat (bradycardia), chest discomfort;
• pain in the upper or middle abdomen, stomach or intestines;
• unpleasant aftertaste of bitterness in the mouth;
• nausea, vomiting, belching.

If these side effects appear, you should stop taking the drops and immediately consult a doctor. Self-treatment is accompanied by the risk of unwanted consequences. Before using the tincture, you should consult with a specialist.

Special instructions

The list of diseases in which taking drops of hawthorn is contraindicated:

1. Patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, peptic ulcer, enteritis), liver, gallbladder. The alcoholic infusion irritates the mucous membrane and intensifies the inflammatory process.
2. Women planning, or already during pregnancy, as well as those who are breastfeeding. 40% ethyl alcohol and any alcohol in the composition disrupt the ripening process of the fetus, easily penetrate into milk.
3. Alcohol-containing products are contraindicated for transport drivers, persons who, due to the nature of their work, need a quick reaction. Taking drops causes drowsiness, weakness, decreased concentration.
4. After traumatic brain injury, stroke.

The benefits of the herbal remedy that are being written about:

• natural composition;
• vitamins of group A, C, E and B, fatty acids and microelements;
• rapid onset of action and effectiveness when taken regularly;
• general strengthening, tonic effect on the cardiovascular and autonomic nervous system;
• with a combination of alcohol drops and beta-blocker tablets - an effective decrease in blood pressure (with hypertension), at a high risk of hypotension.

The tincture can harm your health if you misuse a pharmacy product, or if it is cooked at home in violation of the recipe. Do not exceed the dosages indicated in the instructions or prolong the course. If the condition worsens or one of the side effects develops, it is necessary to consult a therapist, cardiologist or neurologist.

Conclusions

Hawthorn tincture refers to auxiliary medicines used for the treatment and prevention of disorders of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. The herbal preparation has a tonic and tonic effect, improves blood circulation, general and psycho-emotional state. The therapeutic effect is observed when taken by the course. The tool cannot be used as a self-treatment for some already diagnosed pathology - use it only if the doctor advised you. Neglecting to take the necessary protocol drugs will significantly worsen the condition, as well as replacing them with tinctures.