Motherwort is a medicinal plant used not only in folk, but also in traditional medicine. Based on it, medications are used in neurology and cardiology. Medicines with an extract of this plant are used not only in Russia, but also in many countries of Europe and America. Despite the apparent safety of taking such drugs, they can be harmful if used incorrectly. And since they are released without a medical prescription, before starting therapy, it is imperative and as detailed as possible to study the instructions for the use of tablets, tinctures or motherwort herbs.

General information about the drug

Motherwort belongs to the group of sedatives and hypnotics. INN - Leonurus. It is used more often in neurology, but can also be used in cardiology practice.

Dosage forms, composition and cost

The medication is available in tablets for oral administration. Another form of release is an alcoholic extract of a medicinal plant. The medicine is produced by different companies, so you can find many types of it in pharmacies.

Each of the varieties can have a different cost. The approximate price of the drug can be seen from the table below.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The drug has a wide range of medicinal properties. Among them are:

• sedatives;
• sleeping pills;
• hypotensive;
• cardiostimulating.

Under the influence of substances contained in the leaves of a medicinal plant, the psycho-emotional state is normalized, sleep and falling asleep improve. In parallel, preparations based on canine nettle contribute to the normalization of blood pressure and improve the functioning of the heart.

The drug acts directly on the nervous system. It inhibits its functioning, due to which the above effects are achieved. The duration of action depends on the dose of the medication taken, as well as on its variety, since each type of therapeutic agent contains a different concentration of the active ingredient.

Medicinal properties of motherwort herb

Before starting therapy, you need to learn about the medicinal properties and contraindications to the use of this herb. Its other name is heart grass or dog nettle.

The plant looks like this:

1. In its form, its leaves really resemble nettles.
2. Motherwort is characterized by long stems with four-sided, maple-shaped leaves.
3. The grass has a greenish-grayish color. During flowering, its flowers acquire a pinkish tint.

On a note. The motherwort should not be confused with the five-lobed, which is characterized by the presence of longer hairs of pubescence.

In addition to the previously described properties, the plant also has a pronounced antispasmodic effect. It is thanks to this that the hypotensive effect is achieved from taking drugs containing an extract of this herb. Due to the sedative effect, the plant reduces anxiety, eliminates unreasonable fear, aggressiveness, mood swings. Many patients note the disappearance of nightmares from which they suffered before.

The drug increases the endurance of the brain and its resistance to stress. Thanks to this effect, a person is more relaxed about the negative that may arise in his life. And this, in turn, prevents the development of neuroses and neurasthenia.

Under the influence of infusions or finished preparations based on this plant, the heart rate slows down. Along with this, the strength of heart contractions increases.

Types of drugs and their differences

Different pharmaceutical companies produce drugs made using different technologies. They may differ in the concentration of the active substance or the content of auxiliary components. To understand all these subtleties, it is necessary to consider the most popular types of preparations with motherwort.

Motherwort P

Motherwort P is a Russian-made drug. It is released in the form of a dragee and contains motherwort herb powder, vitamin C and lactose. It is prescribed with caution to children and pregnant women.

Motherwort Premium

The medicine is prescribed as a biologically active food supplement. It is recommended to take it with food. The drug is released in 2 forms:

1. Lozenges for resorption. Each tablet contains 5 mg of the active ingredient. The drug is not prescribed during pregnancy and lactation.
2. Capsules. Motherwort capsules are intended for oral administration. Before use, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

What is better - an ordinary motherwort or motherwort Evalar?

Speaking about the choice between the usual tableted motherwort and Motherwort Forte, which is produced by the Russian pharmaceutical company Evalar, one must take into account the specific situation. So, if you need a sedative to eliminate the minor effects of stress, nervous strain or insomnia, then you can use ordinary motherwort with a dosage of 14 mg / tab.

But with more serious and pronounced neurological or cardiac disorders, it is better to give preference to the second option. Motherwort from FC Evalar contains a higher concentration of the active substance (500 mg), respectively, it has a more pronounced and prolonged effect on the body. But for safety reasons, you should choose the right remedy only with a doctor.

Indications and contraindications for children and adults

The drug has indications and contraindications that must be considered before starting treatment. The drug is indicated for use in adult patients with:

• insomnia;
• nervous tension;
• increased excitability;
• cardiovascular neuroses;
• neurasthenia (as an auxiliary sedative);
• benign hypertension;
• sleep problems.

Note. In combination with valerian and hawthorn, this drug is used in hypertensive crisis. But only as a first aid, since neither tincture nor tablets are suitable as an independent antihypertensive medicine.

Any preparations made on the basis of the extract of this medicinal plant are strictly contraindicated:

• hypotension or persons prone to hypotension;
• people with intolerance to the components contained in the medication;
• children under 12 years of age (since sufficient clinical studies have not been conducted);
• pregnant and lactating women.

During the course of therapy using this medication, you should refrain from managing ATS. Motherwort causes drowsiness, and this must be taken into account for people whose profession requires increased concentration.

Tablets are contraindicated during pregnancy due to insufficient knowledge of the effect of the drug on the fetus. Alcohol tincture is strictly contraindicated during the gestation period, since it contains ethanol as a base. The components of the drug penetrate into breast milk, so taking the medication at this time is not recommended. If necessary, the appointment of this medication, breastfeeding should be interrupted.

Instructions for use

Before starting therapy, you should study in detail the instructions for use of the selected drug. And it directly depends on the form of release of the medication.

motherwort extract tablets

Adult patients and adolescents over 12 years of age are recommended to take 1-2 tablets at a time 3-4 times a day. The medicine can be drunk regardless of food. The course of treatment is determined individually, since here it is necessary to take into account the purpose of prescribing drugs and the severity of the course of the pathology.

Alcohol tincture

Motherwort in drops is one of the best options, especially in cases where you need to achieve quick results. The drug is taken 30-50 drops no more than 4 times a day. The duration of the treatment course should be at least a week. The possibility of prolonging therapy must be agreed with the doctor.

On a note. With vegetovascular dystonia of the hypertonic type, the tincture can be used for long-term use.

Motherwort Forte Evalar

As noted earlier, this drug is released in 2 forms - lozenges and capsules. The lozenges can be sucked or chewed. In the second case, it is recommended to use them with food. Multiplicity of reception - 1-2 times / day. Capsules are taken 1-2 pieces twice a day with meals.

Important! The capsule form of the medication is not a separate medicine! This is a food supplement, but it has a more pronounced effect on the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Therefore, the possibility of using this tool must be agreed with a specialist.

How to prepare a decoction and infusion?

A drug to improve sleep and lower blood pressure can be prepared at home. To do this, you need dry (or fresh) herb dog nettle. On its basis, decoctions or infusions are prepared.

Unlike the previously discussed medicines, homemade remedies with motherwort are allowed to be given to children from the age of 5. They can also be used during pregnancy and lactation. But consultation with a specialist in these cases is still required.

So, how to prepare a decoction? 1 st. l. herbs need to pour 2 cups of cold water and put on a slow fire. When the mixture boils, it must be boiled for 7 minutes, then remove the container from the heat, let it cool, and then strain it.

The infusion is prepared as follows. A tablespoon of herbs is poured into 200 ml of hot water in an enameled container. The container is covered with a lid and placed in a boiling water bath for a quarter of an hour. After that, the infusion is cooled, filtered, brought to its original volume with boiled water and poured into a glass vessel.

As for the reception of a ready-made decoction or infusion, the rules are the same in both cases. For convenience, the features of dose titration are described in the table.

The finished medicine must be taken 3-4 times a day before meals, after shaking the container with liquid. The duration of the decoction / infusion is determined individually.

Important! Before using the drug, you must first conduct an allergy test to make sure that there is no hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Possible adverse reactions, overdose and harm

The described drugs in the absence of individual intolerance to motherwort are usually well tolerated by patients of different age groups. But sometimes there are undesirable effects associated with the use of tablets or drops. They appear most often:

• dyspepsia;
• skin rash;
• itching on the body;
• hyperemia or swelling of the epidermis;
• different types of allergies.

Less often, negative reactions from the nervous system are possible, expressed as dizziness, headaches, fatigue, drowsiness, loss of strength. Some patients complained of memory loss and trouble concentrating.

Symptoms and methods of overdose elimination

With the systematic use of drugs or infusions, overdose symptoms may appear. They appear as:

• dizziness;
• drowsiness;
• disorders of cognitive functions;
• lethargy.

On a note. Prolonged use of the drug in excess of the maximum allowable doses can lead to a significant drop in blood pressure.

Treatment of an overdose with motherwort should begin with the complete discontinuation of the drug. After that, symptomatic and supportive therapy is carried out. Specific measures directly depend on the intensity of the manifestation of an overdose and its symptoms.

For example, with a decrease in blood pressure, the patient is shown the use of caffeinated drinks. Increases blood pressure not only coffee, but also green tea. With the ineffectiveness of these funds, you can take a Citramon tablet.

Severe cases of hypotension in connection with the use of motherwort have not been recorded. But if all of the above measures do not help stabilize blood pressure, resort to intravenous caffeine. This procedure can only be carried out by a medical specialist.

Possible harm of the drug

In addition to useful properties, motherwort also has serious disadvantages. They must be taken into account, since neglect of the warnings can cause irreparable harm to the health of the patient. What should be remembered before starting treatment?

1. Motherwort relieves pressure. It is strictly forbidden for hypotensive patients to use any preparations or home preparations based on this medicinal plant. In view of the possible consequences, persons with arterial hypotension or a tendency to such need to find another, safer, sedative.
2. The plant has abortive properties, so its use is not recommended for pregnant women. Under the influence of motherwort components, the tone of the uterus increases, which can result in its intensive contraction. And this in the early stages of pregnancy can lead to spontaneous miscarriage. In the last trimester of the gestational period, long-term use of motherwort can provoke a premature onset of labor.
3. Motherwort causes drowsiness. This is one of the most common side effects of preparations containing the extract of this plant. This symptom is closely related to the sedative effect of the medicinal herb. It is for this reason that medicines or decoctions based on it are not recommended for people in responsible professions: drivers, builders, etc.
4. The composition of the plant includes components that thin the blood. The use of hermit by people with poor blood clotting may cause internal bleeding. In addition, any wounds on the skin will heal much longer and worse.

It is also important to remember that motherwort preparations can cause allergic reactions of varying intensity in some people. First of all, it concerns allergy sufferers. Therefore, this category of people is not recommended to use tablets, drops or infusions based on this herb.

Is the drug addictive?

Taking medicines with motherwort does not cause either psychological or physical dependence. The plant does not have such a powerful effect on the nervous system that can provoke addiction, so preparations based on it can be used without fear as a long-term therapy.

Interaction with other tools

Motherwort can be combined with other sedative and hypnotic medications. But you should carefully adhere to the dosing regimen to avoid overdose or side effects.

To enhance the sedative and hypotensive effect without any consequences for health and well-being, motherwort can, and sometimes should, be combined with the following medicines:

1. Valerian officinalis. You can combine any form of plants with each other - dry grass, ready-made infusions, alcohol tinctures or tablets. This combination is very good at helping to cope with sleep problems. Also, the use of these drugs at the same time helps to reduce pressure and eliminate anxiety during a hypertensive crisis.
2. Hawthorn. A decoction of the fruit, an infusion of the leaves of a plant, or a ready-made alcoholic extract - all these forms of medicine go well with motherwort. Thanks to the interaction of these drugs, a sedative and hypotensive effect can be achieved much faster. And it lasts longer. But it is important not to overdo it, because, unlike valerian, hawthorn has a pronounced antihypertensive effect. Therefore, if it is wrong to approach the issue of dosing both drugs, a sharp drop in blood pressure can be provoked.
3. Peony. This medicinal plant also has sedative, hypnotic and hypotensive properties. Together with motherwort, it is often used in hypertensive crises and sudden attacks of arterial hypertension.
4. Melissa. Released in the form of dried leaves for the preparation of infusion or decoction. It is used mainly as part of sedative fees.

A decoction, drops or tablet form of motherwort should not be combined with other medicines that contain it in their composition. Such a combination can provoke the development of an overdose with all its accompanying symptoms.

Motherwort tincture analogues

Motherwort extract is part of many sedative and hypnotic preparations made on a natural, plant-based basis. The forms of release of these funds are different - syrups, tablets, drops or capsules for oral administration. The most popular and effective are the following substitutes.

Klimapin

Alcohol tincture Klimapin is a combined preparation made on the basis of extracts of motherwort, hawthorn, hop cones, sage leaves, etc. The medicine is indicated for use by patients suffering from sleep disorders, stress, psycho-emotional instability. Drops have a mild hypotensive effect, so they can also be used for mild hypertension.

Contraindications include pregnancy, breastfeeding, children under 18 years of age, hypersensitivity. Do not take tincture for patients with poor blood clotting.

Antistress Labopharm

Tableted herbal preparation. It has a complex composition and includes:

• motherwort herb extract;
• crushed rhizomes of valerian officinalis;
• hop powder;
• melissa leaf powder.

It has a pronounced sedative and hypnotic effect. It is used for nervous disorders, neurasthenia, neurosis, insomnia. Normalizes the general psycho-emotional state, restores cognitive functions.

Do not take the drug to patients with hypotension, bradycardia, hypersensitivity to any component of the tablets. The medicine is contraindicated in children under 6 years of age. Do not prescribe it during gestation and lactation.

Tricardin

Tricardin heart drops contain 3 active substances: tincture of hawthorn, motherwort and valerian. Eliminate tachycardia, cognitive disorders, improve mood, stop heart pain. Moderately lower blood pressure, normalize the general condition.

Due to the presence of alcohol in the composition of the medicine, it is not recommended to use it for patients with liver and kidney diseases, chronic alcoholics, pregnant and lactating women. Children medication is also contraindicated.

As you can see, motherwort has enough analogues, and this is not the whole list. But since most of the above generics are complex remedies, it is not recommended to use them for self-treatment.

If the selected medication will be used without the consent of the doctor, it is necessary to conduct a sensitivity test. And the course of treatment itself should be carried out exclusively in full accordance with the instructions given in the instructions for use.

Compound

1 tablet contains:

Active substances: motherwort herb powder, vitamin C,

Excipients: milk sugar, refined sugar, E504 (basic magnesium carbonate - color stabilizer), E470 (calcium stearate - an additive that prevents caking and clumping), E553 (talc - anti-caking agent), E171 (titanium dioxide - dye), dye "Green Apple", E132 (indigo carmine - dye), E901 (beeswax - glazing agent), sunflower oil, paraffin, peppermint oil.

Description

"Motherwort P" has a long sedative effect. The presence of vitamin C in the "Motherwort P" helps to restore the body from the effects of stress, creating a protective screen against viruses and infections.

Side effects

not found.

Selling Features

Without a license

Special conditions

6 dragees replenish 39% of the daily intake of vitamin C, an additional source of flavonoids and iridoids.

Indications

Vegetative-vascular dystonia;

Increased nervous excitement;

Insomnia;

angina;

Cardiosclerosis.

Contraindications

individual intolerance to components, pregnancy. It is recommended to consult a doctor

The composition of sedative tablets, according to the instructions for use, often includes motherwort. This habitue of wastelands, sun and free wind returned to people again in the extremely nervous thirties.

Motherwort (lat. leonurus "lion's tail") is a strong sedative plant. Calms the nerves without altering normal functions, less toxic than valerian or peony. Of the varieties of the plant in medical practice, motherwort (core) and five-lobed are used.

Contains:

• bitterness;
• flavonoids;
• tannins;
• glycosides;
• saponins;
• vitamin A, E, C.

Flavonoids slow down the rhythm of the heartbeat, lower blood pressure, and exhibit a sedative effect that is superior to that of valerian. It is prescribed in the form of a decoction, alcoholic tincture, extract alone or in the joint therapy of various diseases.

Some tolerate motherwort more easily than valerian. The core is not addictive and has a minimum of side effects. The remedy was re-introduced into medical practice by Tomsk scientists in 1932 and approved by the pharmacopoeia for medical use.

Varieties of release forms of a sedative plant

Release form of Motherwort in tablets

• The word "forte" in the designation of drugs defines a drug with a higher content of the main component and with the most pronounced therapeutic effect. Produced in blisters of 20 or 40 tablets in one package.
• Regular Extract in tablets contains compressed dry medicinal raw materials with fillers, which are sealed in blisters of 10 and 20 pieces. Some manufacturers add vitamins or trace elements.
• Motherwort P is packaged in bulk in glass bottles of 50 dragees and plastic containers of 100 pieces (Secret of Longevity series).

The composition of the drug

• Composition of 1 tablet (550 mg) of Motherwort Forte Evalar: magnesium asparaginate 12 mg, MCC, motherwort extract 50 mg, maltodextrin, titanium dioxide E171, polyethylene glycol E1521, talc E553, 0.8 mg. vitamin B6.
• The Evalar company has mastered the production of the usual Motherwort Extract, enriched with vitamin B 6 (0.075 mg.). According to the manufacturer's website, 1 tablet (230 mg) contains 14 mg. motherwort. The name of the fillers is not indicated.
• Motherwort extract Wifitech: 1 tablet (200 mg) contains: 98.2 mg. sucrose, 48 mg. MCC, 33.5 mg. starch, 14 mg. motherwort.

The photo shows instructions for the use of motherwort in tablets and the composition of this product.

• Motherwort P contains 33.6 mg. motherwort and enriched with vitamin C (6 mg). Also in 1 tablet and dragee (200 mg.) There are fillers: sugar, methylcellulose, talc, tween 80, dye E171, calcium stearate, beeswax, paraffin, peppermint and sunflower oil.

pharmachologic effect

According to the biological action, motherwort is similar to valerian, but stronger and acts as:

• soothing;
• cardiotonic;
• diuretic;
• vasodilating;
• tonic;
• restorative;
• antispastic;
• anticonvulsant;
• antihypertensive agent.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Substances enter the stomach, then into the intestinal tract, blood and are excreted in the urine. Once in the bloodstream, motherwort acts with "related" cells of the heart, blood vessels, and nerves. Excitability is inhibited, a hypnotic effect is caused. In addition, the heart rate is regulated, the pressure decreases. The effect of the reception develops after a certain time.

The forte tablet is coated with an additional coating that does not disintegrate in the stomach. Most of the elements reach the duodenum, where they begin to actively act.

Parapharm has mastered the production of tablets without extraction using ultra-low temperature technology, which allows you to save all the substances of the herb without exception and ensures their better absorption.

Indications for the use of Motherwort

Official medicine uses the core as a sedative for:

• fright;
• nervous shocks;
• hysteria;
• cardiosclerosis;
• angina;
• migraine;
• painful regulations;
• stomach cramps;
• adaptation during menopause;
• the initial form of Graves' disease;
• catarrh of the large intestine;
• vegetovascular dystonia;
• heart disease;
• insomnia;
• brain contusion;
• Meniere's syndrome;
• pericarditis;
• asthma;
• epilepsy;
• mild hypertension.

In the case of severe and prolonged stress, core drugs may be ineffective. In such situations, it is advisable to use them in joint therapy.

Contraindications

The restriction on the use of Motherwort is written in the instructions. Both in tablets and in the form of tincture, contraindications depend on the chemical composition.

It should be taken into account that:

• Methylcellulose E461 contributes to indigestion;
• There is an assumption that titanium oxide E171 provokes oncology;
• Motherwort in tincture and tablets is contraindicated in case of allergy to components, during pregnancy and lactation, in children under 12 years of age.

Besides:

• Forte and Extract Evalar are not recommended for violations of carbohydrate metabolism.
• Vifitech extract and Motherwort P is contraindicated in exacerbation of ulcers, arterial hypotension, fructose intolerance, patients with diabetes mellitus.
• Before use, consultation with a specialist is required.

Side effects

Dietary supplement tablets are classified as food products (whereas tincture belongs to the category of safe drugs).

However, if a person does not comply with the doses and indications, motherwort preparations can cause:

• allergy;
• apathy
• lethargy;
• drowsiness;
• lethargy;
• headache;
• cramps in the abdomen.

When taking the core, one should not stay in the sun for a long time, as a burn may occur.

Application of Motherwort Forte (Evalar)

• deep relaxation;
• ability to cope with any situations;
• mood improvement.

The tool is offered to people who are under stress, experiencing excitement, fear, anxiety.

In accordance with the instructions, Motherwort Forte is taken:

• Morning and evening with meals, 1 tablet;
• Doses and method of administration are selected by a specialist, taking into account age and physical condition;
• The duration of therapy is determined solely by the doctor.

Application of Motherwort Extract

Motherwort extract is used as a daytime and nighttime soothing treatment for:

• psychasthenia;
• neuroses;
• neurasthenia;
• poor stress tolerance;
• vegetovascular dystonia;
• insomnia.

Instructions for use are:

• The daily allowance for adults is no more than 4 tablets (56 mg), which are taken with meals;
• Motherwort extract Wifitech is used on an empty stomach;
• To obtain and consolidate the therapeutic result, the duration of the course is from 15 to 30 days.

Application of Motherwort P

The drug is offered as a dietary supplement, as an additional source of vitamin C. It has a strong sedative effect, without being a hypnotic. Ascorbic acid strengthens blood vessels and nerves, reduces blood viscosity. Suitable for daytime use.

Indications:

• increased nervous excitement;
• sleep disturbance;
• angina;
• stress;
• neurosis;
• convulsions and epilepsy;
• vegetovascular dystonia;
• mild stage of Graves' disease;
• metabolic disorder;
• hypertension;
• cardiosclerosis.

Positive results are obtained by therapy with poor health during menstruation and menopause. It is taken in the morning, afternoon and evening with meals, 2 tablets for 2 weeks.

The use of motherwort in hypertension

In the initial stage of GB, subject to the regime of work and rest, sedative and diuretic herbal medicine are used. Motherwort extract lowers blood pressure due to a calming effect on the central nervous system. The effect is expected not earlier than 1 month. With a positive result of treatment, phytotherapy is extended to one and a half years.

The use of motherwort in vegetovascular dystonia

Motherwort is prescribed to most patients with dysfunction of the autonomic system. It restores balance in the vegetative centers. The effect is observed after a month of systematic use, but is temporary, since the cause of anxiety is not eliminated.

The use of motherwort in nervous disorders

It is important to notice in time when anxiety, constant fatigue, drowsiness, or, conversely, insomnia pile up. You don't have to wait for it to go away on its own. When nervous disorders are characterized by long-term therapy (at least 1 month).

Compliance with the doctor's prescriptions gives positive results.

The core will help overcome the crisis. To consolidate the effect of treatment, it is necessary to review the diet, daily routine.

The use of motherwort to normalize sleep

Motherwort is indicated for mild forms of insomnia. The drug is taken no more than 3 weeks. It is not intended specifically for solving sleep problems. It is important to find and eliminate the cause of such disorders in order to refuse drugs in the future. To calm down before going to bed will help a warm bath with 2 tbsp. spoons of motherwort tincture.

The use of motherwort for children

Motherwort tablets are prohibited for children. Instructions for use warns about this, since it has a strong effect on the nervous system. Babies can take warm herbal baths. Brew 4 tablespoons of crushed core (or 7 filter bags) with boiling water, let stand for half an hour and pour into a bath for bathing.

Children are most often prescribed motherwort in the form of a decoction for increased excitability, tearfulness, fear and stuttering. It is better not to use alcohol tincture, but to use herbal filter bags. At the same time, one sachet is brewed with a glass of boiling water and the child is given 0.5 teaspoon in 4 doses per day. It is strictly forbidden to increase the dosage.

The use of motherwort during pregnancy and lactation

If you carefully read the instructions for use, then Motherwort in the form of tablets is contraindicated for expectant mothers. In urgent need, well-studied medicines that have been used by mankind for many years should be used. It is better not to experiment with tablets.

Tincture is also unacceptable. Alcohol enters the body of the baby and causes intoxication. In addition, alcohol inhibits the development and growth of the child. Sometimes gynecologists prescribe a decoction of the core to expectant mothers, but with a certain dosage. The best option is tea.

The use of Motherwort in driving vehicles and complex mechanisms

In the case of prolonged use of Motherwort in high doses, you should be careful when driving cars and work that requires quick reactions and great attention, as the drug is a fairly strong sedative.

Overdose

An overdose of Motherwort is rarely life-threatening, but some reactions are possible if the recommended doses are greatly exceeded.

At the same time, it is observed:

• weakness;
• drowsiness;
• nausea;
• thirst;
• heartburn;
• headache;
• rashes;
• dizziness.

What to do:

• Give salted water to drink, as much as the body can accept, and induce vomiting;
• Take enterosgel, activated charcoal or other absorbent drugs;
• Drink tea or plain water;
• Call an ambulance if the above actions are unsuccessful, and the situation is aggravated.

Compatibility with other drugs

Motherwort is combined with other sedative and cardiac drugs:

• A mixture of tinctures of motherwort herb, hawthorn fruit, peony herb and valerian root is recommended for hypertension, tachycardia, migraines, insomnia;
• Pharmacies prepare a mixture of valerian, hawthorn, corvalol, peony, motherwort and diphenhydramine. It is prescribed at an early stage of hypertension;
• It is taken together with Kudesan for the prevention of heart disease.

Interaction of motherwort in tablets with alcohol

A small dose of alcohol increases blood pressure. If the dose is increased, it decreases. Therefore, the effect of such a combination is difficult to predict. If alcohol enhances the action of the core, then the pressure can drop significantly. Therefore, you should not drink alcohol together with Motherwort preparations.

Terms and conditions of storage

Motherwort tablets have a long shelf life (up to 3 years). Instructions for use stipulate the conditions of detention - at room temperature in a dry, shady place. Exclude access to children.

Analogues

In a pharmacy, you can buy drugs similar to Motherwort in terms of pharmacological action:

• Valerian tincture and tablets. They are more suitable for people with low blood pressure;
• "Persen cardio" with dry extract of passionflower and hawthorn;
• Drops "Morpheus" with an extract of peony, hawthorn, motherwort, oregano, peppermint;
• "Trioson" with extract and grass of St. John's wort, hops, hawthorn;
• "Nervo-Vit": valerian, cyanosis, extract of motherwort and lemon balm, ascorbic acid.

Motherwort is a unique medicinal plant, on the basis of which sedative drugs are made. Such funds have a mild effect and have a minimum of contraindications. Can be used to achieve a mild hypotensive effect.

However, herbal medicines also have their own contraindications and side effects that must be considered before starting use.

Description of the medicinal product

Preparations based on a medicinal plant are produced in several forms: extract in tablets, tinctures, liquid extract and filter bags with soothing tea. The most common tablets and tincture. But the most effective form is tincture.

The main component of the tablet preparation is a dry extract of motherwort in the amount of 14 mg. Auxiliary substances are: potato starch, sucrose, talc. For the production of tincture, leaves and flowers of the herb are used, which are infused with 70% ethyl alcohol.

The rich chemical composition of the plant includes essential oils, vitamins, minerals, alkaloids, glycosides and other beneficial substances. Due to this, it has a sedative, cardiotonic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic, anticonvulsant, expectorant, bactericidal, astringent, hemostatic and analgesic effect.

To compare the effect of motherwort, it is worth noting that products based on it have a sedative effect, which is 2-3 times stronger than that which can provide a drug based on valerian.

Indications for use

The use of motherwort helps to regulate the functions of the central nervous system, so it is indicated for many conditions:

Due to its restorative, diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties, preparations based on motherwort are widely used as part of the complex treatment of many diseases.

Application rules

Instructions for use of motherwort extract tablets and tinctures are slightly different.

The plant extract in tablets is recommended to be taken 1 piece 3-4 times a day. The tablet must be thoroughly chewed and washed down with plenty of liquid. The duration of the therapeutic course is usually determined by the doctor. The average duration is up to 4 weeks.

The tincture is taken orally, but first diluted with the required amount of water. Children from 12 years of age are prescribed a remedy at the rate of 1 drop per year of life. adults accept 30-50 drops. The amount depends on body weight and the expected therapeutic effect. A stable therapeutic effect is manifested only in the third week of admission.

Any of the forms of the drug should be taken only after meals.

Contraindications for treatment

Motherwort has a pronounced therapeutic effect, therefore it has contraindications:

• Tendency to allergic reactions and individual intolerance to plant components.
• Ulcerative lesions of the stomach and duodenum, especially in the acute period.
• Fructose intolerance.
• Persistent lowering of blood pressure.
• Not intended for children under 12 years of age.

Application of the drug during pregnancy and during breastfeeding is strictly contraindicated, as it provokes uterine hypertonicity, which can lead to miscarriage in the early stages or premature birth in the later.

With extreme caution, the remedy is prescribed to patients with diabetes mellitus and those who follow a low-carbohydrate diet.

Side effects

Strict adherence to the instructions for use of motherwort tablets and alcohol tincture does not lead to adverse reactions, so they are quite rare.

Activities that are associated with increased concentration of attention should be postponed while taking motherwort-based drugs. Allergic manifestations in the form of a skin rash, redness and irritation are possible.

On the part of the digestive system, there is heaviness in the stomach, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and vomiting. From the side of the central nervous system, there is often a decrease in mental and physical capacity for work, drowsiness, lethargy, headaches.

The presence of any of the above symptoms indicates an overdose, requires immediate medical attention and discontinuation of the drug.

Other motherwort preparations

The pharmaceutical industry offers a wide range of products that include the extract of a medicinal plant.

Only a specialist can replace the original drug with its analogue. Independent and uncontrolled intake of sedative drugs leads to negative consequences.

Pharmacological action

• Not indicated. See instructions

Compound

Herb motherwort heart, vitamin C.

Auxiliary components: lactose, methylcellulose, tween 80, calcium stearate, talc, titanium dioxide, food colors: green apple, indigo carmine

Indications for use

As a biologically active food supplement - an additional source of vitamin C containing flavonoids and iridoids.

Release form

tablets 0.205 g; jar (jar) 100;

Contraindications for use

Individual intolerance to the components of the product.

Dosage and administration

Adults: 2 tablets 3 times a day with meals. Duration of admission - 2 weeks.

Overdose

Not described.

Precautions for use

Storage conditions

In a dry place, at room temperature.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Best before date

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