The famous Swiss-German alchemist Paracelsus, who lived in the 16th century, once said: “The dose distinguishes the medicine from the poison.”. The same can be said about herbs: despite their seeming harmlessness, they should be used with extreme caution.. What rules to remember?

Rule 1. Talk to your doctor Before taking any herbal medicine, you should consult a doctor.. And because many herbs are poisonous and their overdose is hazardous to health.. And because some herbs are able to neutralize the effect of drugs and they cannot be taken at the same time.. The doctor should tell you if it is acceptable to take certain herbal preparations, as the Internet publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka reports.. net Rule 2. Dilute, don't heat Many recipes call for the tincture to be consumed warm.. In this case, it is better to dilute it with hot water, rather than heat it in the microwave, so that valuable substances do not collapse..

Rule 3. Look for your recipe Herbal preparations are not a panacea. It happens that the same prescription is not suitable for all people with the same diseases.. Therefore, it makes sense to periodically change recipes, choosing the one that turns out to be exactly yours..

Rule 4. Don't Expect Instant Effects Herbs Are Not Pills. Don't expect improvement after the first dose.. Herbs work slowly but surely. It happens that the effect is noticed only after a month, and sometimes it takes much longer for you to feel an improvement..

Rule 5. Collect herbs on time Herbal preparations are very capricious, because the plant can only be beneficial if it is collected at the right time.. That is why it is important to follow the schedule for collecting medicinal herbs..

Rule 6. Do not buy from random people Under the guise of medicinal herbs, their poisonous counterparts often hide. And sometimes it's hard to recognize them.. Therefore, collect only those plants with which you are definitely familiar.. The last option is to purchase an encyclopedia of medicinal herbs with their detailed description.. And even more so, do not buy herbs from random people in underground passages or in the market - you should only do this in a pharmacy.

Rule 7. Follow the dosage If the recipe says that you need to take a decoction of 1 teaspoon, do not jam it with glasses in the hope of a speedy recovery - busting with the dosage can lead to poisoning. It is also important to strictly follow the instructions for preparing the tincture or decoction..

Rule 8. Store properly.

Alcohol tinctures can be kept in a cool dark place, the rest - only in the refrigerator. We should not forget that some recipes involve the preparation of the drug immediately before its use..

Rule 9. Medicines are more important When it comes to serious illnesses, treatment should not consist solely of the use of herbal teas and tinctures. First of all - medicines prescribed by a doctor, and herbs - only to increase the body's resistance and improve the general condition.

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