The treatment of alcohol addiction is not only possible with drugs and psychotherapeutic methods. There are many popular recipes that will help a person overcome addiction. Most of these remedies are based on herbs.
Despite the apparent harmlessness of plant materials, they can cause damage if used improperly. Therefore you have to know exactly which herbs help against alcoholism and how to use them correctly.
Herbal treatment rules
If you are planning to use an herb for alcoholism, there are a few rules to keep in mind:
- The herbal treatment should be preceded by cleansing the body of toxins and toxins.
- It is necessary to strictly observe all the dosages indicated in the recipe, since the effects of some plants are very powerful, while others are generally toxic.
- It is not recommended to replace decoctions and infusions with alcoholic tinctures. This does not increase the effectiveness of the drug and can lead to a breakdown of an alcoholic (in addition, some herbs are absolutely incompatible with alcohol).
- Before starting any herbal remedy, you need to make sure that the patient is not having an allergic reaction.
- At the slightest sign of intoxication or general deterioration in health, herbal treatment should be stopped immediately.
Herbs from alcoholism
There are some herbs that can help you get rid of drinking. Most of them are due to the fact that when combined with alcohol, they cause dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. A serious condition that recurs after drinking alcohol makes the instinct of self-preservation work. The alcoholic is afraid to drink and expects to get sick again.
In addition, a reflex is formed - a person sees a direct link between the consumption of alcoholic beverages and painful symptoms, and on this basis gradually forms a rejection of alcohol.
Thousands of meters
Centaury folk remedies for alcoholism are very popular. They were used to relieve alcohol cravings long before the advent of drugs. For treatment, the plant can be brewed on its own or as part of a collection. Centaury eliminates cravings for alcohol, cleanses the body of toxins and normalizes the functioning of internal organs.
To prepare the broth you will need 2 tbsp. Tablespoons of fresh or dried centaury. They are poured with 250 ml of boiling water, boiled on low heat for 10-15 minutes, and then insisted for 2 hours. Strain the broth before use. Take a third of a glass three times a day. The duration of treatment is two weeks.
Puppeteer (Chemeritsa)
Puppet show tincture is most commonly used to treat alcoholism in secret in the patient. The herb is very poisonous and, in combination with alcohol, causes the strongest symptoms of intoxication - drop in blood pressure, vomiting. This is due to the fact that the alkaloids present in the plant cause disruptions in the activity of the cardiovascular and digestive systems.
To make a tincture, pour 20 g of raw materials (you can use both the herb itself and the root) 400 ml of vodka and leave in a dark place for 10 days. After that, you need to carefully strain the liquid. Method of application: 5 drops of tincture are added to a drink or food for an alcoholic. Treatment will continue until a persistent alcohol aversion is developed.
Important! Using a puppeteer to get rid of alcoholism carries the risk of various complications, from severe poisoning to stroke, as the herb has many side effects. Do not use it without consulting your doctor.
Bay leaf
Bay leaf is another effective means of drinking. The tincture is made from 2-3 large leaves and 200 ml of high quality vodka. The liquid is infused in the dark for 12-15 days and then filtered. The patient receives a third of the resulting infusion once a day. After 3 days, a positive effect is already noticeable - a person has a rejection of alcohol.
Clefthoof
European rift is rightly seen as a very effective remedy for alcoholism. After taking the drug against the background of alcohol consumption, the patient feels discomfort, suffers from severe nausea, and vomiting is possible. To prepare a remedy for alcoholism, most often not grass is used, but a cleft root.
The Clefthoof tincture is made as follows: Pour 15 g of chopped rhizomes with a glass of heated water, bring to a boil and immediately remove from the stove. Strain after half an hour. Drink a brew of 20 ml once a day. The split hoof is believed to give good results in treating alcoholism in secret from the patient.
Thyme
Thyme (or creeping thyme) is another common remedy for alcoholism. The combination of thyme and alcohol causes abdominal cramps and vomiting, so the patient quickly develops an aversion to alcohol. In addition, unpleasant symptoms occur when using a thyme-based product, even with a small amount of alcohol.
There are several ways to prepare a decoction of thyme from alcoholism.
One of the recipes is as follows: 3 tbsp. Spoons of raw materials are poured with a glass of boiling water and insisted for an hour. The filtered liquid should be drunk with 1 tbsp three times a day. Spoon. The duration of treatment is 2 weeks. If necessary, the course can be repeated after a week's break.
Another recipe for decoction of thyme from alcoholism is as follows: 3 tbsp. Spoons of dried raw materials are poured into 0. 5 liters of water and set on fire. After the liquid has boiled, boil it over low heat for about 30 minutes. Then let it stand in a cool place for an hour. After filtering the broth, warm water is added to a volume of 0. 5 liters. The product is poured into an alcoholic drink. For 0. 5 liters of strong alcohol, 3 tbsp are enough. Spoon.
Treatment of alcoholism with thyme shows the best effects in the early stages of the disease, when the addiction is not yet severe.
Important! When preparing a thyme brew, it must be borne in mind that the combination of this herb with alcohol causes a strong negative reaction. To get a quick result, do not exceed the dosage.
Lovage
Lovage is a perennial herb in the celery family that is commonly used for alcoholism. Such funds give a quick and fairly stable result, since when combined with alcoholic beverages, they cause unpleasant painful symptoms:
- vomiting, nausea;
- diarrhea;
- stomach pain.
For alcoholism, use the root of the lovage. 2 TBSP. Tablespoons of crushed rhizomes are poured with 250 ml of boiling water and insisted for 50-60 minutes. The liquid is then filtered and poured into a glass container. Lovage tincture is poured directly into alcohol in the amount of 2 tbsp. Spoon for 0. 5 liters of drink. Treatment will continue until a persistent alcohol aversion is developed.
Kudzu root
In contrast to many herbal preparations that provoke an aversion to alcohol, the kudzu root, which came to us from Asian medicine, has a different effect. Due to its chemical composition, the plant noticeably enhances the effects of alcohol, so a person gets poisoning from a much lower dose. Accordingly, less alcohol gets into the body, which means toxins are cleared faster and the hangover is easier.
Products based on the kudzu root have a cumulative effect and over time the cravings for alcohol diminishes and the body begins to recover thanks to the natural hepatoprotectors and antioxidants contained in the plant.
Curly sorrel
A decoction of sorrel will help improve health after an attack and relieve symptoms of intoxication. For the preparation of the drug 1 tbsp. A spoon of the crushed root of the plant is brewed with a glass of boiling water and boiled for 5-10 minutes. Then they insist on filtering for two hours. It is necessary to drink the infusion three times a day, 60-70 ml.
St. John's Wort
St. John's wort contains many natural antidepressants, vitamins and active ingredients that suppress the desire for alcohol. 2 TBSP. Spoons of herbs are poured with a glass of boiling water, and then heated in a water bath for half an hour. Drink half a glass of broth twice a day. The duration of the course is 2-3 weeks depending on the result.
Baranets
Ram is another herb that helps fight alcohol addiction. The effect is achieved within 1-2 months. The infusion of the herb in combination with alcohol consumption leads to severe prolonged vomiting. 5 g of grass is boiled in 250 ml of water for 5 minutes, then infused for 30 minutes and filtered. 50-70 ml of the product is drunk 15-20 minutes before drinking alcohol. In addition, it is advisable not only to drink alcohol, but also to smell it, so that not only the taste, but also the smell of the drink causes disgust.
Vermouth
Wormwood infusion helps to reduce cravings for alcohol. For its preparation 1 tbsp. A spoon of herbs is poured with a glass of boiling water and insisted for 20 minutes. The loaded remedy is divided into three parts, which must be taken half an hour before meals. The course of treatment is 10-12 days.
There are many positive reviews about the effectiveness of decoction of wormwood and thyme. The herbs need to be mixed in a ratio of 1: 4, 2 tbsp. Spoon the mixture, pour 0, 5 liters of boiling water. Cook for 10 minutes, then let rest for an hour. After the broth has cooled, strain. Take 50 ml three times a day. The duration of treatment is 1 month.
Herbs from alcohol poisoning
After drinking a lot of alcohol or after leaving a seizure, it is necessary to alleviate the person's condition and get rid of the symptoms of intoxication. There are several proven traditional medicine recipes for this:
- With the tansy broth you can weaken almost all unpleasant signs of poisoning.
- decoction of lemon balm (1 tablespoon per glass of boiling water) will help stop prolonged vomiting;
- Decoctions of horsetail, linden, thyme and mint (1 tablespoon per glass of boiling water) accelerate the removal of toxic substances from the body.
Vomiting herbs can be used to cleanse the body as quickly as possible. However, this must be done with caution.
Herbal preparations
Many herbs work well in herbal remedies for alcoholism. Herbal teas not only help get rid of alcohol addiction, but also relieve stress, stabilize the body, normalize sleep and appetite.
Several popular herbal teas for alcoholism:
- St. John's wort, bitter wormwood, yarrow, thyme, mint, juniper. 1 tablespoon. 1 liter of boiling water is poured over a spoon of the herbal mixture and poured into it for 20-25 minutes. The filtered liquid is drunk 3-4 times a day for 15 days. After a week's break, the course is repeated.
- Monastery tea for alcoholism is another powerful drink for relieving alcohol cravings. 1 teaspoon of the collection is brewed with a glass of boiling water, infused for 20 minutes and filtered. The product is taken according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Clefthoof root coffee is an effective and quite effective remedy, but should only be used rarely in order to avoid side effects.
Attention! Herbs for preparing charges for alcoholism can be purchased from the pharmacy or collected yourself (but only if you are knowledgeable about botany and are sure you have found exactly the plant you need).
Contraindications
Attention! Herbs for alcoholism should not be treated like regular tea. We strongly recommend consulting a doctor before use.
When using herbal remedies, one must act cautiously and remember possible contraindications, the main one of which is intolerance to any component. There are also some other restrictions:
- Herbs that induce vomiting should not be used in patients who have been diagnosed with stomach disorders (gastritis, ulcers).
- Herbal medicine can cause complications for high blood pressure.
- Herbal treatment for alcoholism is also contraindicated in people with diabetes.
Conclusion
Certain herbs can actually help reduce alcohol cravings. They may not be able to completely cure a person, but as an additional remedy, they are very effective. If you want to use folk remedies, you need to make sure that there are no contraindications and carefully follow the recipe and dosages prescribed for taking them.