AKA: Gnaphalium uliginosum

The herb Gnaphalium uliginosum L. is an annual plant widely used in Russian and Bulgarian phytotherapy in the treatment of hypertension, thrombophlebitis, phlebothrombosis and ulcers. Decoction and infusion of G. uliginosum are known to possess anti-inflammatory, astringent, and antiseptic properties. Oil extracts are used in the treatment of laryngitis, upper respiratory catarrh and tonsillitis.

Marsh Cudweed is used for festering wounds, ulcers and burns, sometimes in the treatment of patients with peptic ulcer, as well as in the initial stages of pulmonary hypertension.

The therapeutic effect of marsh cudweed is attributed to the complex influence of vitamins and other substances contained in the plant and mainly pro-vitamin A - carotene, possessing the ability to increase the immunobiological properties of the body in various pathological processes.

• Infusion of Marsh Cudweed: Add 1 table spoon of crushed leaves and thin stems to 1 cup of boiling water, let it sit for two hours and drink 1/2 cup 3-4 times a day.

• Powder made of marsh cudweed leaves without thorns - Take 1 teaspoon 3 times a day. Fresh juice of raw herb - take 1 teaspoon 3 times a day.

• Marsh Cudweed Tincture - take 30-40 drops 3 times a day.

Gastric ulcer with high acidity: mix 15 g of Motherwort, 15 g of Acorus calamus root, 15 g of marsh cudweed, 15 g of St. John's wort herb, 15 g of mint leaves, 1,5 L of water and syrup to taste.

Gastritis with hyperacidity and peptic ulcer: take 40 g (6 table spoons) of Marsh Cudweed, 40 g of St. John's wort herb, 40 g of plantain leaf, 20 g (3 table spoons) centaury herb, 20 g of knotweed herb, 20 g of celandine herb, 20 g of sage leaves, 15 g of yarrow flowers, 10 g peppermint leaves and 10 g of acorus calamus root, 6 g of caraway seeds. All components must be mixed thoroughly. Take 40 grams(6 tablespoons) of the mix, add 1 liter of boiling water and leave it for 12 hours, filter and take 1 / 2 cup 3-4 times a day, one hour after meals for 1-2 months or longer.

Gangrene and hypertension: take regular or foot baths made with marsh cudweed herb, baths should last up to 30 minutes at a temperature of 35 C°. - take 50-250 g of marsh cudweed herb per 6 liters of water.