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Plants in action are comparable to medicines, which means they have indications and contraindications. Rosehip is no exception: drinking extracts from the fruit is permissible only with the permission of the attending physician. This will help to avoid undesirable phenomena both on the part of the mother and the fetus.
The use of rose hips during the period of bearing a baby
Fruits are rich in biologically active substances that are important for supporting human health. Among them:
- flavonoids;
- organic acids;
- tannins;
- fatty acid;
- pectins;
- anthocyanins;
- coumarins;
- phenolic substances.
They have a range of significant effects on the body:
- strengthens blood vessels;
- remove toxins;
- increase secretion of glands;
- eliminate inflammatory processes;
- stimulate the immune system;
- regulate pressure;
- increase the formation of bile and urine;
- support hormonal levels;
- regulate metabolism.
Rosehip is also rich in nutrients. Berries contain:
- vitamin C;
- carotenoids;
- routine;
- vitamin K;
- B vitamins;
- magnesium;
- manganese;
- iron;
- calcium;
- zinc.
Vitamins and minerals are necessary for the proper course of all biochemical processes in the body. During pregnancy, their sufficient supply from the outside is especially important.
Usually doctors prescribe rosehip preparations to expectant mothers to eliminate edema. The plant acts as a mild diuretic, improves the formation of urine, and also facilitates its excretion, normalizes blood circulation. The tool is recommended if there are no pathologies from the urinary system, and edema is the result of an increase in blood volume, pressure of the growing fetus on the ureters and other physiological changes.
But the plant is effective not only from edema.
- Strengthens the immune system. It has a general strengthening effect, increases the nonspecific resistance of the body. Rosehip in the early stages of pregnancy helps to compensate for the depressed state of immunity, which developed under the influence of hormonal changes. In the case of a mild ailment, the expectant mother promotes the early production of antibodies, lowers the temperature, and helps eliminate the symptoms of intoxication.
- Tones up. When carrying women often experience weakness, drowsiness, quickly get tired. Phyto-raw material acts as a source of vitamins and easily digestible sugars, has a tonic effect, stimulates energy production, gives strength, normalizes the nervous system.
- Prevents cosmetic problems. Expectant mothers often suffer from various cosmetic problems - skin oiliness increases, rashes, peeling appear. This is a consequence of vitamin deficiency. The fruits of the wild rose help make up for the lack of nutrients and restore a healthy appearance. For external use, the product helps to combat age spots.
- Establishes digestion. Due to the increase in progesterone levels, women in the position are prone to digestive disorders - weak peristalsis of smooth muscles, lack of digestive enzymes, heaviness in the abdomen, bloating. Phyto-raw materials stimulate the work of the glands, the formation of bile, establish the process of digestion of food and normalize intestinal motility.
The plant prevents the development of periodontal disease, stomatitis, varicose veins, capillary weakness and nosebleeds. In addition, it acts as a natural stimulator of regeneration processes and accelerates the healing of lesions on the skin and mucous membranes.
Rules for safe use
The list of contraindications of the plant during pregnancy is significantly expanding compared to the classical list. The drug can not be taken with:
- heart failure;
- fluctuations in blood pressure;
- acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa;
- poor condition of tooth enamel;
- tendency to thrombophlebitis;
- deviations from the norm indicators of blood coagulability;
- endocarditis;
- acute inflammation of the kidneys and gall;
- tendency to constipation;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system (with an increased risk of blood clots).
A direct contraindication is also individual sensitivity to the plant. But in Russia, an allergy to wild rose is an extremely rare occurrence.
With regular intake of wild rose fruit, side effects are possible:
- constipation
- heartburn;
- nausea;
- cramping in the abdomen;
- headache;
- insomnia;
- lowering blood pressure;
- lethargy.
Practice shows that undesirable effects occur if you drink extracts from the fruit without the consent of the doctor. And also if you use them too long, neglecting contraindications and exceeding the recommended dosages. If you follow the doctor’s instructions, the rose is usually well tolerated even by the woman’s sensitive body in position.
Recipes
The recipes for the preparation of rose hip preparations are very different. The question of the need for boiling fruits is still controversial, since the effect of high temperatures significantly reduces the content of ascorbic acid and other useful compounds in the extract.
Decoction
Features They are used as a diuretic and choleretic agent inwardly, as well as externally for the treatment of injuries, compresses for dermatitis.
Preparation and use
- A tablespoon of dried fruit is poured with a glass of boiling water in a metal container.
- The mixture is immediately put on a slow fire, brought to a boil.
- Continue to heat for two minutes.
- Turning off the fire, pour the product into a thermos or cover the pan with a lid, additionally insulating with a towel.
- Insist five hours.
- After straining, take half a glass before meals up to four times a day.
Infusion
Features Infusion is prescribed to improve the work of the gallbladder, strengthen immunity in the cold season, and also as a source of vitamins.
Preparation and use
- A couple of tablespoons of fruit is poured into a thermos.
- Pour with two glasses of boiling water.
- Cork tightly, leave to insist on a night.
- In the morning, filter the extract.
- Accepted during the day in small portions.
Tea
Features Recommended for the prevention of health problems and lack of vitamins, as well as a tonic. It is better to purchase raw materials in filter bags.
Preparation and use
- Two filter packs of wild rose are poured in a cup with boiling water.
- Cover with a lid.
- Insist 15 minutes.
- If necessary, add sugar, honey, jam, lemon.
- Two cups are drunk per day.
Women in the position to drink water extracts from the fruits can be up to 1 liter per day. After each dose, the mouth should be rinsed with clean boiled water. If the tooth enamel is already damaged - use a tube for drinking. Raw materials for the preparation of medicines are best prepared on their own or bought in a pharmacy. Acquisition "with hands" is fraught with the use of not just useless, but harmful infusions - a culture collected in ecologically unfavorable territories accumulates heavy metals and radionuclides.