the body's system does not work properly, then all organs suffer. A rare, but rich in biologically active substances silverweed will help stabilize it. Most of the elements mentioned in the periodic table are included in the chemical composition of the rhizome of a herbaceous plant. The concentration of macro-and micronutrients in the penta dock( another name) exceeds the norm by 2-4 times than in all other herbs. Appreciate it for the high content of elemental iodine and anion of iodide acid. Therefore it is worth exploring in detail this unique natural medicine. Preparations based on the pyatipalnik promote the resorption of nodes, correct diffuse changes and restore the basic functions of the thyroid gland. At the same time, they remove toxins from the body.
External data
In order to find out where the silverweed is growing in Russia, it is important to get to know it better. Botanists attribute it to the family Pink. This perennial plant has a number of unique features:
- stem height is 8-25 cm;
- sprigs as well as leaves( palmate) have a fuzzy, silky finish;
- thick and woody dark brown root reaches 80 cm( cut - light);
- on peduncle grows to 5 flowers and 2 leaves;
- white petals in the shape of a heart framed terry center.
A closer look at the silverweed can be in the photo. The flowering period falls in the middle of spring( April), and the fruits appear in late June. At this time, it is best to make blanks, because the amount of active ingredient in the plant is maximum. 
You can find pyatipstnika on meadows, edges, slopes, steppes, as well as in deciduous forests and shrubs. It grows perfectly on black soil and sandy lands. Very rarely there are whole glades of these colors. Moscow, Lipetsk, Ryazan and other areas of the steppe zone of Russia are the main habitat of the species.
Collect raw materials only with 2-3-year-old copies( bush height up to 10 cm).The roots are dug out in the late autumn, when the green has already moved away. The material is cleaned of contamination and dried at 40 ° C.He kept about 2 years.
The truth about the pros and cons of Potentilla
Like many medicinal plants, Potentilla white has beneficial properties and contraindications. From the dry grass they make broths and drink tea, and from the roots they make tinctures. Pyatipal is used in the treatment of:
- gout;
- hemorrhoids;
- thyroid dysfunction;
- rheumatism;
- cardiovascular disease;
- gastrointestinal disorders( diarrhea and dysentery);
- liver( especially jaundice and different types of hepatitis);
- eczema;
- blood pressure.
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Drugs have both antiseptic, astringent, diuretic and wound healing effects. At the same time, they restore the structure of the nail plates and hair. Herb is used as an anesthetic( powdered with boils, wounds) and expectorant. Broths drink during colds, as well as in violation of the menstruation cycle, menopause. 
In folk medicine, a special place is given to the use of Potentilla white. Teas / decoctions are recommended to drink to residents of areas that have survived man-made disasters( Chernobyl region, Polesye), as well as areas with iodine deficiency. Chemical compounds that make up the herbaceous plant, promote the removal of radionuclides from cells. They normalize the metabolism and stabilize the production of the necessary hormones.
Contraindication is hypotension, as well as a tendency to constipation. There is a danger of individual intolerance. Drugs are used to narrow vessels, they should not be taken for those who have problems with blood clots or thick blood.
Thyroid Thyroid Care
The main and most effective use of white cinquefoil is the treatment of the thyroid gland. The complex of useful elements contained in the grass has a beneficial effect on the work of all organs of the endocrine system. Most popular tincture of the roots( vodka) plants. Prepare them according to this recipe:
- 0.5 liters of vodka( in glass containers);
- 50 g( 1.5 tbsp.) Of dried roots;
- 3-4 weeks infused in a dry dark place;
- every three days shaken( the basic rule of technology).
It is desirable to grind raw materials into medium-sized pieces before the start of preparation. Instead of vodka, you can take pure alcohol. Some filter the liquid and re-pour the raw material with 250 ml of alcohol, leaving the vial for another 14 days. The result is a less concentrated drug. Before starting treatment, you should familiarize yourself with the instructions for use of Potentilla white tincture. Here are some recommendations:
- Basic therapy: take 20-30 drops( depending on the patient's weight) with 150 ml of water 20 minutes before a meal. Do this three times a day for 3 months in the case of pathologies and disease neglect. After taking a break for 30 days.
- Prevention. Lasts only one month. After re-doing ultrasound, as well as blood tests for TSH, T3 and T4, to check the condition of the gland.
- Initial Stage. It is necessary to complete 4-5 monthly courses with an interval of 1-1.5 weeks between each.
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Improvements are observed after the first course of such therapy. Moreover, experts recommend a comprehensive treatment. So, with the infusion of Potentilla white, ointments prepared from its roots are used. Liquid roots( 50 g) are mixed with the roots of the plants crushed in a blender( incomplete 2 tablespoons).After that, abundantly grease seals in the goiter every 6 hours of daylight. 
Store homemade ointment in the refrigerator for no more than a week.
Take the tincture along with hormonal preparations. As the positive dynamics manifest, the doctor may even cancel them. Therefore, you should be serious about the techniques and dosage of medication.
The recipe for a decoction and infusion of the five-fold
In some cases, the patient is forbidden to drink alcohol, as well as drugs based on it. Then decoction / infusion of Potentilla white root will come to the rescue, the use of which will be longer. Water infusion is prepared this way:
- at the bottom of a thermos pour art.a spoonful of dry roots;
- fill them with 0.5 liters of boiling water;
- insist 12 hours;
- is then filtered.
Half of the liquid is drunk during the first day, divided into three parts and taken 30 minutes before a meal. Every day the dosage is increased by 250 ml. As a result, you need to reach 1.5 liters per day. After that, this number is reduced in the same sequence. Each course is repeated up to 4 times. There is another option for the preparation of cinquefoil white:
- 25 g of leaves and roots;
- liter of liquid;
- stew in a water bath for a quarter of an hour.
Dosage - 50 ml should be taken at a time before a meal( 60 minutes).The daily dose of the drug is 150 ml. At the same time, it is recommended to pour 1.5 tbsp.lraw 200 ml of hot liquid. Insist about 8-9 hours, then strain the medication. The maximum dose of a single dose - 3 tbsp.l30 minutes before meals, and the minimum - 1 tbsp.lThree times use is considered more effective.
A decoction of seeds relevant for diseases of the reproductive organs. A glass of water accounts for 1 tea l. The liquid is boiled for 5 minutes. After cooling it is filtered. Accepted ½ cup twice a day.
Recipe from grandmother
The most reliable option - a time-tested recipe. For several decades, women have been treating the thyroid using a specially designed scheme:
- Day One. Preparing infusion: 1 tsp.crushed roots poured a glass of boiling water. Poured into a thermos and left for an hour. The drug is drunk half an hour before meals. On the day should be 3 servings.
- Second. For the same amount of water take 2 teaspoons. The reception system remains unchanged.
- The next 5 days. Dosage increases - plus one tsp.
- From 8 to 14. The cycle starts from the beginning, 1 spoon and so on.
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Before starting therapy, you should consult with your doctor. He should make recommendations regarding dosage, which is determined depending on the weight of the patient.
. New life of diseased joints.
. The use of white Potentilla roots helps in the treatment of osteochondrosis, sciatica and inflammatory processes in the joints. In these cases, use the ointment prepared according to this technology:
- a large pinch( up to 5 g) of the roots is ground into powder;
- is filled with melted fat or oil;
- stir well and boil for 7 minutes.on low heat;
- filter the liquid through several layers of gauze.
During the day, the inflamed areas are lubricated. For efficiency, the joints are bandaged with a dense, warm cloth. Compresses are also made, leaving them for 12-24 hours. With burning, as well as discomfort, the bandage is removed.
With fatigue, stress and insomnia make a hot bath of this herb. To it add melissa, mint, yarrow and nettle.
Autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism exposed
Persistent acute respiratory viral infections, inflamed tonsils and sinuses, and other infectious diseases cause unwanted complications. Among them, AIT - in the blood increases the level of antibodies( leukocytes), which are beginning to destroy healthy thyroid cells. Also, many people have hypothyroidism - a deficiency or complete absence of hormones produced by the thyroid gland. The result is chronic fatigue, malaise and depression. It is worth noting that some suffer from tachycardia, shortness of breath, intestinal disorders and swelling of the legs. Therefore, doctors recommend the use of cinquefoil white for hypothyroidism and ait in the form of tinctures, as well as decoctions. Recipes and dosages remain standard, as indicated above.
It is important to realize that self-medication has always been a dangerous activity. The success of such initiative is possible only in three cases: the correct diagnosis, well-planned treatment and the patient's intuition. The patient must understand your body and listen to it. If you follow such a simple advice, then an amazing silverling white, in fact, will be the salvation of drowning people.
Preparation of White Potentilla - Video
