Acetylsalicylic acid, the active ingredient of aspirin, is naturally found in willow bark, which was previously used for medicinal purposes. Now, of course, this substance is being synthesized. And everything would be fine, but unlike extracts from willow bark, synthesized acetylsalicylic acid causes numerous side effects that, with constant use of the drug, will necessarily appear, that is, predictable.
It strikes the first blow at the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract, the cells of which lose their protective mucus, as a result of which numerous superficial ulcers appear on the mucous membrane. They often do not hurt and the patient may not know about them for a long time. Then these ulcers slowly start to bleed.…
The second blow with prolonged use of drugs with acetylsalicylic acid is inflicted on the bronchi: they become prone to spasms. In the USA, where the widespread multi-month prescription of aspirin, etc., began before us, in recent years there have even been diagnoses of “aspirin peptic ulcer” and “aspirin bronchial asthma.” Synthesized acetylsalicylic acid can also cause allergic reactions, damage to liver and kidney cells.…
But is it possible to avoid all this and at the same time reliably protect yourself from blood clots and thrombosis? Yes. And medicinal plants can help us in this.
They contain substances that reduce the ability of platelets to clump (antiplatelet effect) and reduce blood clotting (anticoagulant effect). Therefore, by taking tinctures and infusions from these plants, the blood thins and becomes more viscous, as a result, it easily passes into the thinnest arteries and capillaries.
The most effective are sweet clover grass, willow bark, linden leaves, laburnum flowers and leaves, and anchor grass.
- RASPBERRIES
Tea with raspberries or raspberry leaves is one of the first remedies for colds and flu.
However, it is undesirable to combine tea with raspberry jam with taking aspirin. This can cause weakness and dizziness.
Raspberries contain substances that lower cholesterol levels and cleanse the body of harmful substances and toxins.
Scientists have found that raspberries contain substances that accelerate blood renewal.
Nevertheless, the main richness of this berry can be called salicylic acid, which is able to cope with bacteria and has an antipyretic effect.
Raspberries have one interesting feature: other berries lose most of their nutrients when cooked, while raspberry jam, on the contrary, copes with colds even better than fresh berries. Dried raspberries have the same effect.
- KNOTWEED (MEADOWSWEET)
Another miracle is a plant with a high content of salicin glycoside.
Meadowsweet tea is great for flu and colds, reduces fever and relieves inflammation. Meadowsweet calms the nervous system very well and has an analgesic effect.
INFUSION: 1 tablespoon per 200 ml of boiling water, infuse for 10 minutes, drink 150 ml warm 3-4 times a day. You can add honey.
- YELLOW SWEET CLOVER
Infusion and tincture of yellow sweet clover herb is one of the most effective remedies in the treatment of thrombophlebitis. It should be used with great care, as the plant is very potent.
INFUSION: 2 teaspoons of sweet clover, pour into a jar, and pour half a liter of boiled water (boiling water). Close the lid and leave to infuse for one hour. Drink one-third of a glass 30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is 21 days, after which a break for 2-3 weeks is required.
OTHER PLANTS INSTEAD OF ASPIRIN:
MEADOW CLOVER, PLOWED CLOVER, CRANBERRIES, YELLOW BEDSTRAW, CHAMOMILE, BLACK POPLAR (buds, bark), ASPEN (buds, bark), WILD STRAWBERRY (grass with root and flowers), LINDEN (leaves and flowers).
Elena LESIOVSKAYA, MD, Journal of Physical Culture and Sport No. 4, 2013.
Photo: labaznik, yellow sweet clover
