Ortiga is a plant with flowers that many people consider a weed. Although it grows almost exclusively in the wild, it is usually used for medicinal, culinary and cosmetics purposes.
It has a high content of vitamins and minerals and its consumption is very healthy. We are going to talk about how to prepare an Ortiga broth, which helps, how to properly organize the collection of the plant, in more detail.
The chemical composition of the broth
The healing properties of the Ortiga broth are determined by the richness of the chemical composition of this plant. Ortiga broth mostly benefits and harms your health, unlike synthetic drugs, it is minimal. The stems and leaves contain large amounts of:
- Vitamins A, B, C and K
- vitamin E (tocopherol);
- carotonoids;
- glucosides;
- chlorophyll;
- flavonoids and histamines
- Fitoncidas;
- essential oils;
- Syrotinine;
- tannins;
- organic acids.
Barium, copper, chrome, iron, calcium, potassium: This is only a small number of elements that enrich the body of a person who regularly consumes Ortigas broth. Properly cooked, seasoned at the right temperature, it is extremely useful.
Ortiga broth properties
In the preparation of this remedy, almost all Ortiga varieties are used. The plant dries, enters, freezes for winter, eats fresh or added to salads. Ortiga has been known for a long time. It is represented in the coat of arms of the former district city of Krapivna, in the Russian region of Tula, founded at the end of the fourteenth century.
Medicinal benefits and properties
Ortiga broth:
- It can be used as ant i-inflammatory for liver disorders, kidneys and bladder (renal calculations, cystitis);
- It helps to slow down blood flow (the remedy is indispensable for intestinal, pulmonary, hemorrhoidal hemorrhages);
- It is used in the treatment of diabetes, reduces sugar levels;
- It has a positive effect on the speed of eliminating the organism’s bad cholesterol;
- It acts as a natural antihistamine (prevents strong allergic reactions);
- It is used to improve view (a positive effect is possible due to the presence of vitamin a)
- It has an effect on the immune system, strengthening the organism.
The grass is useful for:
- various dermatological problems (pustules, boils, grains are treated with it);
- acne and cellulite;
- Gout, cholecystitis and hemorrhoids;
- severe hair fall (wash hair with decoction instead of shampoo);
- impotence treatment;
- Reproductive system disorders.
The decoction helps to rejuvenate the skin. Wrinkles smoothed, the skin looks younger. Sometimes orgas are used to get rid of vascular reticulation. Thanks to it, it is possible to eliminate the liver toxins, improve mental health (the nervous system enters a normal state, fatigue disappears, insomnia passes). Ortiga’s compresses treat sciatica.
Damage and contraindications
Any medication, even naturally prepared, has its contraindications. Thus, Ortiga broth is harmful to people
- that usually suffer from arterial hypertension
- those suffering from atherosclerosis;
- The diagnosed of heart failure.
Ortigas should not be used to treat varicose veins.
How to prepare an origas broth
Ortigas are collected in April and May, once the spring frost has passed. Any sheet size serves, but the largest amount of vitamins and nutrients is found in the young plant. The collected leaves dry (always in the shade), are placed in glass jars or fabric bags and are sent to save a fresh and dry place. The decoction is prepared as follows:
- Pour 1-2 tablespoons of crushed leaves in 2 tablespoons of boiling water;
- Let the liquid boil again;
- Cover the pot with a cloth and leave infusion for 1 hour.
Strain the decoction before using it. Inside, be cold.
Special uses
Ortiga and decoctions of the leaves of this plant are used:
- In popular medicine. The roots, leaves and stems of the plant are used. Ortiga is used to treat many diseases. It is used alone (decoction, infusion, juice, tea) or included in medicinal mixtures of other plants.
- In traditional medicine. In the pharmacy you can buy Ortiga Liquid extract, packages with filter to prepare tea, dried leaf briquettes for cooking broth.
- In cosmetology. With the decoction the skin is washed, acne and boils are treated, the hair is washed to accelerate its growth and get rid of the dandruff. He cool the face, tones it and can rejuvenate.
- In the kitchen. The decoction can be added to the sauces, the green ortiga leaves can be used to prepare a salad, soup or beet soup.
Decoction and ortiga tea are used in diet therapy. They suppress the appetite and make you want to eat less than usual, however strict the diet is. Origa s-based, decoctions and infusions are pulverized on garden plants, fresh stems feed domestic animals.
In popular medicine
All parts of the plant are collected for medicinal purposes. Not only can decoctions of the leaves be made, but also of flowers and stems.
Anemia, immune deficiency
Anemia occurs when blood count decreases and, therefore, hemoglobin present in red blood cells. The immune system weakens and the person sick more frequently. The lack of nutrients can be compensated with an Ortiga broth. The plant contains a double dose of vitamin C (compared to currants), vitamin K, which affects blood coagulation, and iron, which is extremely important for people diagnosed with anemia.
To reinforce the immune system, the Ortiga broth is taken before each meal for several months. At least 200 ml of medicinal drink a day must be consumed.
Blood coagulation disorders
Blood coagulation is affected by vitamin K1. The organism does not produce it by itself and the only sources of vitamin K are found in the environment.
To achieve the expected effect (stop the bleeding) you have to take half a cup of broth 4 times a day.
Acne
The combined effect of vitamins A, C, B, E and K1 helps to get rid of any skin eruption.
Vitamin A accelerates acne healing, eliminates acne, reduces irritation, triggers regeneration processes in skin cells. It is a natural antioxidant. Vitamin K1 fights inflammation. Reduces swelling and decreases the appearance of freckles. Vitamin C accelerates the skin regeneration process, improves the tone of the circulatory system. The structure of the epidermis is stabilized thanks to the vitamin B of the ortiga. Vitamin E helps protect the skin from aging. Tannins, flavonoids and useful trace elements actively participate in the skin rejuvenation process and the elimination of external defects.
When dermatological problems are diagnosed, 1 cup of broth per day must take. The duration of the intake depends on each organism. It is desirable for cleaning the problematic areas of the moistened skin in a decoction of cotton swabs up to 3-4 times a day.
Mellitus diabetes
Ortiga contains sodium, essential for insulin production, as well as magnesium, phosphorus, iron and other nutrients and vitamins. For example, vitamin C strengthens blood vessels and vitamin PP acts as a natural sugar regulator. Vitamin B, combined with magnesium, allows the body to better absorb insulin. To enhance the antidiabetic properties of the ortigas, at least 1 cup of refrigerated broth must be drink within 1 day.
Internal and external bleeding
Any hemorrhage, except gynecological, can stop drinking 4 broth cups of fresh ortigas per day, 400-500 ml at least.
Obesity
Ortiga infusion can be used to quickly lose weight, but a decoction also works. Prepare it following the traditional method, but adding a small amount of lemon juice – not more than 0. 5 teaspoons in 200 ml of water – and 2 tablespoons of ortiga leaves. Take 50 ml four times a day.
Nervous system malfunction
The green parts of the ortiga, if decoction or tea is prepared, are rich in vitamins of group B and have a positive effect on the functioning of the brain and the central nervous system. Calman, reduce stress and help sleep better. The level of aggressiveness decreases and the disturbing situation can be seen in another way. The decoction must be taken at least 3 times a day, half a glass 25-30 minutes before food.
Gynecological conditions
Ortiga based preparations stop uterine bleeding, make menstruation less abundant and painful. But only if they are made from Ortiga juice, whose benefits and damages are known since ancient times. A decoction made with the dry parts dilute the blood.
If orthiga roots or seeds are used instead of leaves in the decoction, it is used to treat benign tumors in the endometrium. The vessels contract, the blood stops flowing to the tumor area in the same quantities, which slows its development. Ortiga broth:
- It affects the fallopian tubes dilating them (increases the possibilities of a safe conception, reduces the risk of ectopic pregnancy);
- It is used in the postpartum to restore the uterus and prevent the appearance of hemorrhages;
- It is used to treat the aputas (vaginal showers, irrigations);
- Delays menopause.
Ortiga helps normalize the menstrual cycle.
Open wounds
Ortiga broth can be used to treat open wounds instead of any pharmacy antiseptic. The effect is the same.
Inflammatory dental diseases
With inflammation of gums, Ortiga decoction is simply indispensable. You have to rinse her mouth with her 4 to 6 times a day. It helps to get rid of harmful bacteria and reduces inflammation, in addition to healing the bleeding of gums.
Rheumatism, osteochondrosis
Both rheumatism and osteochondrosis are accompanied by strong and unpleasant pains in the spine area. They often occur in periods of exacerbation of the disease and are largely associated with the ongoing inflammatory processes. It is recommended to take 150-200 ml of Ortiga broth a day. The treatment course lasts about 30 days, after which a break of 2-2. 5 weeks and continues the treatment. The broth can also be used to make compresses.
In homemade cosmetology (for hair).
Ortiga juice is used to wash your hair if
- It is necessary to strengthen the strands;
- There are signs of baldness;
- Dandruff has appeared;
- It is necessary to stimulate hair growth.
The juice helps recover the beautiful appearance of the hair. Hair recovers its softness, strength and brightness. You can rinse your hair daily with the decoction, and use the rest of the boiled leaves to create masks. They are also made with the crushed and slightly scalded green mass.
How to collect ortiga leaves (without losing their properties)
Ortigas are collected in two ways: dry or frozen. Young, newly germinated leaves are selected for storage. If you do not have time to harvest the plant in early spring, cut the old stems from the root. If they laugh every day, young outbreaks will emerge from the earth after a few days. Corted leaves:
- Classify (to dry and freeze, choose green leaves without spots or growth);
- Rinse them in cold water
- extend on kitchen paper;
- Place in a dark and fresh place.
Save dry sheets in paper or fabric bags. The procedure to freeze them is the same, but after washing them, wrap them on plastic paper and put them in the freezer. It is best to group the leaves in separate bunches and wrap each in transparent film. So you will not have to defrost the entire product at the same time. If you freeze it again, its useful properties will be lost.
Without knowing what Ortiga decoction is, what are its benefits and what properties it is, it is worth referring to popular wisdom. In the past, people constantly used it to cure various diseases and to take care of themselves: wash their hair, wash their face, treat skin eruptions. Ortigas are full of nutrients and vitamins, and medications based on them stop the bleeding, heal the wounds and reinforce the immune system.
