Extract of motherwort in tablets: a convenient remedy for stress

In the modern world, a person can not always cope with increasing loads on the nervous system. Constant acceleration of our life leads to numerous large and small stresses. To cope with stressful situations, there are many medicines. But a special convenience among them is the extract of the motherwort in tablets.

Useful properties of the motherwort

Motherwort (in the Latin transcription Leonurus) is the representative of the family of clear-eyed (labiate). It is distinguished by a four-sided straight stalk with long hairs. In total there are about fifteen species of motherwort. Although the differences between all of them are minimal, only two types of medicine are used in medicine: heartworm and five-lobed motherwort.

For many centuries, the motherwort was widely used as a folk remedy for insomnia, with anxiety, the appearance of causeless fear and constantly increased palpitations. In the same quality it is also used in modern medicine, for which it is produced in two forms - as an alcohol tincture and as an extract of the motherwort in tablets.

At the same time, new methods in the treatment of many diseases and a deeper study of the useful properties of this plant have made it possible to apply it also for small epileptic seizures. In addition, as it turned out, the motherwort has a good spasmolytic and hypotensive effect, as well as cardiotonic properties, improves digestion and helps in the work of bile ducts.

But there are some contraindications. If you are prescribed to take Leonurus extract in tablets, the instruction on its use will tell you that it is not recommended to take it with individual intolerance of some of its components. In some cases, when used, there were disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and manifestations of allergies, as well as lowering blood pressure. Otherwise, the drug is not dangerous and does not belong to the group at increased risk.

And moreover, if necessary, the extract of the motherwort can be used in pregnancy, since it has fewer side effects than the closest-acting herbal preparation from valerian. Also, it can be recommended during lactation and in pediatrics.

Composition of motherwort

The extract of Leonurus is used in tablets, tinctures, as well as in combined medicinal preparations such as Biovital, Antistress Labofarm, Kratal, Kardiofit, Lexon, Phytosed, Sedaphyton and some others. .

The composition of this plant includes such useful substances and enzymes as:

- flavonoids (hyperoside, rutin, quartzitrin, quinqueloside, etc.);

- iridoidy (harpagid, galiridozid, ayugol, etc.);

- alkaloids (protoalkaloid stachydrin, leonurin, leonuridine);

- diterpenes, tannins, essential oil;

- organic acids, vitamin C, carotenoids and some other substances.

As recent studies show, the extract of Leonurus in tablets exerts its effect due to the whole complex of these substances, rather than its individual components. Moreover, as it turned out, pharmacological properties are not limited to such traditionally known quality as sedative (psychotropic) effect. The composition of the motherwort continues to be studied, and over time this will expand the range of its application.

Application of Leonurus for healthy people

If you need a motherwort extract, the instruction will tell you in detail about its application. Because at present many manufacturers produce this drug in different combinations. One universal formula for its reception does not exist.

But if you feel increased irritability or anxiety, the motherwort can help you in any dosage forms. Many people use this drug in transient moments of life as a sedative. For example, it will be useful to someone who decided to quit smoking. And at first it would be superfluous to use it for people who want to lose weight.

Any physiological changes are for the body a kind of stress. In this case, people unconsciously transfer their irritability to relatives and friends. At the same time, motherwort can help a person avoid such problems.