Collection of medicinal herbs. Calendar for collecting medicinal herbs Calendar for collecting medicinal herbs and plants

Ecology of consumption. The moon greatly influences the quality of certain parts of plants collected. In this regard, the rules for collecting medicinal plants are applied in practice.

The moon greatly influences the quality of certain parts of plants collected. In this regard, the rules for collecting medicinal plants are applied in practice; in the first phase of the moon it is best to collect rhizomes, roots and root crops, especially in the sixth and seventh phases lunar day. During this period, energy and microelements are maximally found in the underground part of the plants.
The second phase of the Moon is most favorable for collecting above-ground plant organs. Energy coming from the bottom up carries out a lot of microelements. The best time to collect herbs is when the moon is visible.
The third phase of the Moon is similar to the first. During this period, it is also good to dry herbs: microelements and other beneficial substances are better preserved. The fourth phase of the Moon is similar to the second in its properties when collecting herbs.
Quarter-moon short development cycles (phases) are conveniently modeled according to our seven-day social cycle, in fact. So the statements of experienced herbalists, which seem absurd at first glance, that, for example, plantain should be collected on Sunday, actually have a solid scientific basis, namely, knowledge of the peculiarities of plant rhythms.

PLANTS OF THE SUN

The sun is a male “planet”, so plants help cope with specific male diseases. Plants of the Sun activate processes in the body - increase blood pressure, enhance hair growth, accelerate the maturation of abscesses. Solar plants invigorate, increase body tone, strengthen the immune system. Plants of the Sun - dry, bright, flowering, round, yellow or golden in color, odorless or with a faint odor, grow on open places. The stem is hard, the leaves are tough. If it is a tree, then it is tall and straight, with a lush crown. Such plants are: orange, arnica, immortelle, valerian, grapes, cloves, heliotrope, red hyacinth, gentian, mustard, elecampane, angelica, St. John's wort, Ivan da Marya, raisins, ginger, calendula (marigold), cinnamon, mullein, chickweed, laurel, buttercup, coltsfoot, lemon balm, almond, juniper, mint, foxglove, sea buckthorn, cucumber, dandelion, plum, mistletoe, walnut, eyebright, parsley, tansy, peony, primrose, plane tree, sunflower, wormwood, motherwort, chamomile, fragrant rue, sandalwood, pine, bearberry, poplar, string, celandine, fennel, saffron, ash.

TIME FOR GATHERING HERBS OF THE SUN

Elecampane - at the beginning of August, at noon, on the waxing moon and on the full moon.
St. John's wort - in July, August from sunrise to noon, on the waxing Moon.
Ivan da Marya - before sunrise, in the second quarter of the Moon.
Calendula (flowers) - at noon in the bright Sun, immediately after the new moon.
Coltsfoot - in the morning at dawn, on the waxing Moon.
Melissa - in the morning on dew, near the full moon.

Sea buckthorn - from midday to full moon sunset.

Dandelion (flowers) - in the morning after sunrise, on the waxing Moon.
Sunflower - at noon, on the new moon.


The sequence is in the evening before sunset, near the full moon.

PLANTS OF THE MOON

The moon gives plants the ability to reproduce. It affects the pistil, protective coverings of the plant and the fruit. Plants of the Moon contain a lot of juices, they have thick stems and leaves with a dull color and a weak odor. Their flowers are white. According to US scientists from the University of Illinois, on a full moon vegetable plants grow more intensively and increase productivity by 15-20%. Potatoes were grown in the experimental plot.
Moon plants absorb diseases well. For example, white cabbage leaves are applied to the inflamed mammary gland. Magic plants The moons are lotus and white lake lily, willow and all the trees inclined towards the water.
Plants of the Moon: calamus, watermelon, banana, birch, willow, seaweed, mushrooms, melon, larkspur, willow, hyssop, white cabbage, potato, watercress, water lily, laurel, lily of the valley, water lilies, linden, lotus, onion, juniper, carrots, sea buckthorn, cucumber, aspen, shepherd's purse, plantain, purslane, chamomile, lettuce, marsh cinquefoil, poplar, turnip, pumpkin, tricolor violet, horsetail, white rose hip, apple tree.

TIME FOR GATHERING HERBS OF THE MOON

Birch (tussocks) - during the day summer solstice, on the waxing Moon.
Cabbage, white - before noon, on the waxing Moon.
Lily of the valley - on the rising Sun on the morning dew, near the full moon.
Sea buckthorn - from noon to sunset, during the full moon.
Cucumber - before sunrise, on the waxing Moon.
Plantain (leaf) - during flowering, after evening dew, on the waxing Moon.
Chamomile - in the morning after dew in sunny weather, in the first quarter of the Moon.

MERCURY PLANTS

Climbing, dry creeping subshrubs, small-leaved plants and plants with variegated colors, as well as all multi-component mixtures (including finely chopped salads). Mercury plants include: azalea, wild rosemary, birch, lingonberry, valerian, heather, bindweed, anthelmintic algae, knotweed, peas, elecampane, sweet clover, blackberry, strawberry, Ivan da Marya, galangal, cauliflower, fireweed, clover, coriander, lavender, cinquefoil, vines, marjoram, raspberry, juniper, wild carrot, coral moss, mint, birch mistletoe, hazel, fern, parsnip, shepherd's purse, parsley, wormwood, wheatgrass, chamomile, celery, knotweed, thyme, caraway, bearberry, shamrock arable, cane, dill, horsetail, hops, winter savory, string, blueberries, mulberries, rose hips, horse sorrel, endive.

TIME TO COLLECT MERCURY PLANTS

Lingonberry (leaf) - before noon, in the second phase of the Moon.
Lingonberries (berries) - before noon, in the first phase of the Moon.
Sweet clover - before noon, on the waxing Moon.

Strawberry (leaf) - before noon, in the second phase of the Moon.
Strawberries (berries) - in the morning dew, on the waxing Moon.
Raspberry (leaf) - first half of the day, in the second phase of the Moon.

Mint - at sunrise, on the growing moon.
Birch mistletoe - after sunset, during the full moon.

Chamomile - in the morning after dew in sunny weather, in the first phase of the moon.
Bearberry - in the first half of the day, on the full moon.

Horse sorrel - after sunrise.

PLANTS OF VENUS

The planet gives plants the following characteristics: beauty, tenderness, aroma, attractiveness and charm, affects petals and flowers. The flowers of the plants are red-purple; white with a predominance of delicate tones, pleasant to the touch and taste. Venus has a fertile force and rejects everything harmful. Under its influence, plants accumulate necessary nutrients and vitamins. It is she who gives beauty and harmony to flowers and gives them a wonderful smell.
Plants of Venus apricot, marshmallow, wild rosemary, birch, elderberry, valerian, cornflower, verbena, strawberry, Ivan-da-Marya, Ivan-tea, viburnum, marsh marigold, clover, nettle, gooseberry, lavender, lily of the valley, levkoy, lily, burdock, lovage, raspberry, coltsfoot, bearberry, almond, young, lemon balm, mint, daffodil, forget-me-not, black alder, holly, peach, plantain, wheat, wheatgrass, rose, chamomile, wild rowan, sundew, marsh cinquefoil, osprey, licorice, caraway, bearberry, umbilical grass, yarrow, dill, beans, fennel, violet, chicory, bird cherry, blueberries, sage, rose hips, tarragon, apple trees, orchis.

TIME FOR GATHERING VENUS PLANTS

Ledum - around noon, near the full moon.
Valerian (root) - near sunset, on the waning Moon.

Oregano - at the end of July, after sunrise, on the waxing Moon.
Ivan da Marya - before sunrise, in the second phase of the Moon.
Ivan-tea - before noon, on the waxing Moon.
Clover - at sunrise, on the growing moon.
Lily of the valley - at sunrise on the morning dew, near the full moon.
Linden (color) - at noon under the scorching Sun, on the waxing Moon.
Raspberries (berries) - in the morning on the dew, on the waxing Moon.
Melissa - in the morning in the dew, near the full moon.
Peppermint - at sunrise, on the waxing moon.
Cumin - at sunset, on the growing Moon.
Dill - in the first half of the day, on the waxing Moon.

PLANTS OF JUPITER

Jupiter, together with Venus, ensures assimilation nutrients plants, protects and guides their development. The ripening of fruits and harvest are under its beneficial influence. Plants of Jupiter are large-leaved, spreading, often with umbrella-shaped inflorescences and hollow trunks. Plants on the planet help restore strength after a serious illness. They cleanse the blood and liver. Oak is especially useful - a symbol of longevity and power. Plants of Jupiter- calamus, aloe, aster, marshmallow, anise, watermelon, birch, henbane, lingonberry, cornflower, cherry, wild carnation, hornbeam, yellow sweet clover, oak, angelica, datura, honeysuckle, strawberry, calendula, cabbage, chestnut, cranberry, hoof, coriander, lemon, larch, linden, burdock, leek, lovage, daisy, lemon balm, liver moss, foxglove, sea buckthorn, borage, dandelion, comfrey, nutmeg, parsnip, shepherd's purse, tansy, sycamore, plantain, wormwood common, motherwort, rhubarb, burdock, beetroot, red and black currants, pine, caraway, scurvy herb, yarrow, dill, fig, chicory, mulberry, pink rosehip, horse sorrel, eucalyptus, apple tree, ash.

TIME FOR GATHERING PLANTS OF JUPITER

Calamus marsh - near sunset, in the third phase of the Moon.
Althaea (root) - after sunrise, on the waxing Moon.
Cabbage - before noon, on the waxing Moon.
Cranberry - in the morning or evening dew, on the waxing Moon.
Linden (flowers) - at noon, under the scorching Sun, on the waxing Moon.
Burdock (leaf) - at the end of July before noon, on the waxing Moon.
Lovage (root) - at the end of August before sunrise, on the waning Moon.
Foxglove - near sunset, in the third phase of the Moon.
Sea buckthorn - from noon to sunset, during the full moon.
Shepherd's Purse - before noon, on the waxing Moon.
Plantain - around noon, on the waxing Moon.
Chicory (root) - before sunrise, on the waning moon.
Horse sorrel - after sunrise, in the second phase of the moon.
Apple tree - from sunrise to noon, on the waxing Moon.

PLANTS OF MARS

Calamus, anemone, artichoke, basil, barberry, henbane, hawthorn, lingonberry, valerian, wolf's bast, buckwheat, gorse, hyssop, cactus, capers, cranberry, coriander, stinging nettle, watercress, gooseberry, onion, buttercup, madder tincture, mint, foxglove, sea buckthorn, sedge, fern, hot pepper, plantain, wormwood, motherwort, wheatgrass, radish, roses, marsh cinquefoil, boxwood, pine, arrowhead, blackthorn, bearberry, tomato, Chernobyl, black root, string, thistle , garlic, celandine, rose hips, hops, horseradish, tarragon.

TIME OF COLLECTION OF PLANTS OF MARS

Calamus marsh - before sunset, in the third phase of the Moon,
Lingonberry (leaf) - before the full moon, in the second phase of the moon.
Cranberry - by morning or evening dew, on the waxing Moon.
Sea buckthorn - from noon to sunset during the full moon.
Motherwort - around noon, on the waxing Moon.
Bearberry - first half of the day, on the full moon.

Rosehip - in the morning, when the dew has disappeared, on the full moon.

PLANTS OF SATURN

Saturn gives plants the following characteristics; stability, endurance, long-term preservation, crystallization, thickening, affects the root. Plants sown or planted at the wrong time and forced to grow in the wrong phase of the Saturn cycle develop slowly and often die.
Plants of Saturn: calamus, marshmallow, aconite, pansy, wild rosemary, henbane, immortelle, flea beetle, blue borer, legumes, lingonberry, valerian, cornflower, heather, hernia, sweet clover, oregano, fumifera, blackberry, spruce, larkspur, galangal, cypress, cranberry, groundsel, buckthorn, flax, lichen, bear's ears, juniper, moss, loquat, comfrey, aspen, nuts, fern, ivy, plantain, parsnip, nightshade, wormwood, rye, rue, rowan, beet, licorice, pine, thorn , yew tree, thuja, yarrow. horsetail, black hellebore, bird cherry, blueberry, thistlehead, sage, tarragon.
A decoction of lingonberry, bear's ears or blueberry leaves has a strong diuretic effect, so it helps to lose weight. But in order not to wash away precious calcium from the body along with extra pounds, do not forget to eat cottage cheese or apricots rich in this element.

TIME FOR GATHERING SATURN PLANTS

Calamus marsh - near sunset, in the third phase of the Moon.
Althaea (root) - after sunrise, on the waxing Moon.
Ledum - around noon, near the full moon.
Belena - after sunset, near the full moon.
Immortelle - around noon, on the waxing Moon.
Valerian (leaf) - during the transition of the Sun from Cancer to Leo, afternoon, on the waxing Moon.
Valerian (root) - near sunset, on the waning Moon.
Cornflower - in the first half of the day, on the waxing Moon.
Heather - in the first decade of Virgo, on the waning Moon.
Blackberry - from noon to sunset, on the waning Moon.
Comfrey - before sunrise, on the waxing Moon.
Yarrow - near sunset, on a sunny, windless day, and in the last Quarter of the Moon.
Blueberries - in the morning dew, before the full moon.
Tarragon - before sunset, on the waxing Moon. published

Today, no one doubts that herbs are more beneficial to our body than many modern medicines, since they contain natural compounds and natural forces that the body needs. Herbs are widely used not only for the treatment of chronic diseases, but also for prevention in the form of infusions, decoctions, balms and poultices.

Caring about the environmental purity of products, many people prefer to prepare their own food. medicinal herbs. If you want to join, then the lunar tips will be of great help to you.

Preparation of herbs, processing before storage try to carry out on the waning moon , if possible - on the days of Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

Preparation should not be done on the full moon and during the waxing moon in Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio.

The position of the Moon in the Zodiac plays a role big role when collecting and using medicinal herbs. The rule applies here: a medicinal herb collected to treat and strengthen a certain area of ​​the body helps especially well if it is collected on the day of the sign that rules that area of ​​the body. So:

• Aries manages head, eyes.
• Herbs collected on days Moons in Taurus , are especially helpful for pain in the throat and ears.
• Moon in Gemini - collect herbs o t sprains of the shoulder girdle, lung diseases.
• Moon in Cancer — from bronchitis, pain in the stomach, liver, gall bladder.
• Moon in Leo —from circulatory disorders, heart function;
• Moon in Virgo — for disorders of the digestive system, pancreas and nervous system;
• Moon in Libra - collect herbs for pain in the hips, kidney and bladder diseases;
• Moon in Scorpio - prepare from the herbs collected these days mixture for the treatment of diseases of the genital organs.
• Sagittarius and Volodya are responsible for our veins.
• Capricorn- s and bones and joints, as well as for clean and healthy skin.
• Moon in Pisces - from the herbs collected these days you can prepare an excellent ointment for the feet.

For example, if you have a sore throat, collect thyme, brew it and drink it like tea, be sure to add honey. Do all this when the Moon is in the sign of Taurus, which is associated with throat treatment.

• Favorable time for digging roots - early spring, when the plant has not yet fully grown, or autumn, when it again mobilizes its strength and is full of juices.

Roots should always be dug on the full moon or during the waning moon, then they have the greatest power. They should not be exposed to the sun, so night hours or late evening - most the right time for digging up roots.

• Leaves can be collected almost throughout the year, just remember that the plants must be young. If they stand in the juice for a long time, then they are not very suitable for treatment.

The sun does not have to be shining when picking, but morning dew should already be dry, therefore the best time to collect leaves is the first half of the day, until noon.

Leaves should be collected with the waxing moon , between new moon and full moon. Alternatively - (from Sagittarius to Gemini) or on leaf days(Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces). Leaves collected on days when the Moon is in Scorpio have special healing powers. In addition, they are perfect for drying, preparing and storing. Leaves collected on days when the Moon is in Cancer or Pisces are best consumed immediately.

Occupies a special place nettle. It is an excellent blood cleanser. It needs to be collected only during the waning moon And you should also drink nettle tea only during the waning moon.

Spring and Summer- The best time to collect is when the plants are in full bloom.

• Best to collect flowers in the middle of the day, around noon. Well, if the sun is shining, at least it must be warm so that the flowers are fully open and fresh, otherwise their healing power will be much less.

Collection of flowers must happen during the waxing Moon or Full Moon ; possible - at (from Sagittarius to Gemini), if the weather prevents gathering during the waxing Moon.

Also good fit flower days (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), or you just need to pick flowers on the full moon, regardless of your Zodiac sign. If the collection is for winter stock, then the waning and rising moon is well suited, because the flowers dry well at this time.

• Fruits and seeds When harvested, they should be ripe, but not soft, overripe. Most often, medicinal fruits and seeds are collected in summer and autumn. Choose a dry, not too hot day to collect them. Fruits and seeds can be collected throughout the day because they are not as sensitive as other plant parts, but it is best to avoid the midday heat. Dry weather is more important than time of day.

Collected with the waxing moon fruits and seeds cannot be stored for a long time. They are only suitable for immediate consumption.

Best suited for storage (Sagittarius to Gemini). Have a good day for collection are fetal days when the waning Moon is in a fire sign (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius).

The most unfavorable days for collecting fruits — Moon in Capricorn, Pisces, Cancer or Virgo.

Medicinal plants collected or prepared during the new moon have maximum healing properties.

General rules for collecting plants:

• It is best to collect herbs in clear and dry weather;
• the most suitable time is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
• Do not collect plants after rain or dew. Collected in humid weather, they dry slowly, change color and become moldy;
• You should not take broken, diseased plants.

Best time for drying plants –waning moon , especially on the days of Libra, Gemini, Aquarius.

Don't dry it their on the waxing moon , especially on the days of Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio, and also on the full moon. Otherwise, the herbs may not dry enough and mold will appear on them over time.

It is very beneficial to sleep on pillows and mattresses stuffed with dried medicinal herbs. To do this, be sure to collect necessary plants on the waxing moon, and fill the pillows or mattresses themselves during the waning moon. If you want to do aromatic sachet from flowers, collect inflorescences on the days of air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) - they will smell longer and stronger.

To get the greatest effect and strength from the herb, you need to follow a few simple rules:

1. You should not take withered and weak grass growing in polluted places;
2. It is not recommended to harvest plants in large quantities. A single twig or root, collected with faith, acts long enough and strongly.
3. any herb must be collected at a favorable time, in accordance with the days lunar calendar, watching the changing phases of the moon. It has long been customary to collect plants on the holiday of Ivan Kupala. In mythology, it is associated with the purification of man and nature by the elements of Fire and Water, the first and last elements of the zodiac. The special power of plants is due to the fact that it is on these days that the Sun is at its closest to the Earth and all living things on it, including herbs, have enormous energy.

In the first phase of the Moon, especially on the 6th and 7th lunar days, collect underground parts of plants, and above-ground parts - in the second phase. The third phase of the moon is similar to the first. This period is especially favorable for drying herbs. And the fourth phase is similar in its effect on plants to the second.
Plants gain special powers, collected on the full moon. But 9, 15, 23, 26, 29th lunar days are unfavorable, and at this time you should neither harvest herbs nor prepare medicines from them.

Favorable days are considered 3, 7, 12, 16, 24, 28th lunar days . Most suitable for preparing medicines 5th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 16th and 24th.

In addition to the phases of the Moon and the position of the Sun in the zodiac signs, the weekly rhythm should also be taken into account. Each day of the week is associated with one of the seven planets solar system(Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn), and by collecting plants, you can strengthen their energy at the expense of the planet - the ruler of the house. Thus, Monday is associated with the Moon, Tuesday with Mars, Wednesday with Mercury, Thursday with Jupiter, Friday with Venus, Saturday with Saturn, Sunday with the Sun.

Besides energy Earth plants contain energies of other planets by which they are controlled.

So, for example, to the sun (zodiac constellation Leo) correspond to aromatic plants turning towards the Sun; with leaves and flowers closing at sunset. Among them are aloe, orange, birch, immortelle, mountain valerian, grapes, heliotrope, spring adonis, elecampane, St. John's wort, strawberry, calendula, laurel, lavender, lily of the valley, linden, lemon, onion, coltsfoot, lemon balm, juniper , peppermint, oats, dandelion, hazel, shepherd's purse, plantain, peony, sunflower, wormwood, tomato, rye, chamomile, rowan, senna, pine, plum, pumpkin, string, celandine, horse sorrel.

Moon(constellation Cancer) controls swamp, aquatic, spongy, bizarre-looking plants with round roots. Among them are calamus, watermelon, peppercorn, peas, angelica, zucchini, viburnum, cabbage, potatoes, lily of the valley, lily, larch, onion, borage, cucumber, aspen, yarrow, bird cherry, apple tree.

Mercury(constellations Virgo, Gemini) controls plants various types with multi-colored leaves and flowers of unequal shape, with an indefinite smell, and also curly. Among them are anise, basil, bean, hawthorn, lingonberry, valerian, bindweed, blueberry, knotweed, pea, sweet clover, oregano, strawberry, St. John's wort, Icelandic moss, cranberry, buckthorn, coltsfoot, flax, juniper, mint (green, pepper), narcissus, mistletoe, aspen, shepherd's purse, parsley, plantain, agrimony, rye, currants, thyme, string, blueberries.

Venus(constellations Taurus, Libra) governs graceful, beautiful, aromatic, tasty, healing plants with juicy sweet fruits. Among them are acacia, marshmallow, virgin grass, spring adonis, oregano, blackberry, strawberry, centaury, hyssop, camphor tree, chestnut, dogwood, clover, lavender, lily of the valley, linden, lemon balm, almond, myrtle, mint (green and peppermint) , foxglove purple, peach tree, parsley, peony, Peter's cross, agrimony, rose, chamomile, licorice, bearberry, dill, violet, chicory, blueberry, sage, apple tree, hawthorn.

Mars(constellations Aries and Scorpio) controls bitter plants, moderately poisonous, with thorns and prickles, sometimes with a pungent odor. Among them are aloe, barberry, henbane, belladonna, elderberry, lingonberry, yellow gentian, white mustard, elecampane, blackberry, zoster, St. John's wort, centaury, dogwood, stinging and stinging nettle, cranberry, buckthorn, onion, purple foxglove, aspen, tomato , wormwood, black and red currants, bearberry, celandine, garlic.

Jupiter(constellations Pisces, Sagittarius) governs majestic plants with oily fruits, as well as aromatic medicinal herbs. Among them are quince, acacia, aloe, marshmallow, watermelon, lingonberry, cornflower, cherry, pomegranate, buckwheat, elecampane, oak, angelica, spruce, strawberry, centaury, potato, cedar, maple, cranberry, flax, lemon, linden, larch, burdock, lemon balm, almond tree, young, green mint, hazel, walnut, shepherd's purse, parsley, rhubarb, rose, agrimony, rowan, beet, plum, black currant, chicory, blueberry, sorrel, apple tree.

Saturn(constellation Capricorn) Controls dark-colored plants with a bitter taste and strong odor. They are divided into: a) poisonous, leading to numbness and stupefaction; b) without fruits; c) having black roots, leaves, fruits; d) bitter, with a strong odor. Among them are calamus, aconite, chokeberry, wild rosemary, henbane, immortelle, valerian, poisonous weed, blueberry, knotweed, yellow gentian, datura, blackberry, spruce, willow, galangal, cypress, buckthorn, laurel, lungwort, burdock, mandrake , olive, juniper, carrot, peppermint, aspen, parsnip, wormwood, radish, rye, celery, linden, licorice, thyme, yarrow, chicory, Chernobyl, bird cherry, sage.

Medicinal plants are used to prepare pharmaceutical medicines and folk remedies for treatment. To preserve the beneficial microelements contained in plants, you should know the collection rules. To do this, they study the characteristics of medicinal herbs. Some species have useful leaves, shoots, inflorescences, while others have roots, fruits or flowers. There is a collection calendar by month, which is important to achieve maximum effect from the raw materials used.

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Rules for collecting medicinal herbs

To obtain high-quality material, you must follow a number of rules:

1. 1. You should study the specifics of each plant.
2. 2. Collect the above-ground parts of the plant in sunny, dry weather. The moisture should evaporate. Material collected in rainy weather is not suitable for raw materials, as it deteriorates faster and loses its medicinal qualities.
3. 3. Adhere to calendar dates for a specific plant.
4. 4. Collect completely healthy raw materials without signs of rot or wilting.
5. 5. Take leaves and flowers that are completely open.
6. 6. Before you start collecting raw materials, you should study the structural features required plant, so that when collected it is not confused with another that looks similar, as this can negatively affect your health.
7. 7. It is important to consider the time of day.
8. 8. Consider the part of the herb for a particular collection, since different components of the plant are suitable for treating different diseases.
9. 9. It is recommended to put flowers, roots, leaves, and stems of the same type separately, because they should not touch when collected. To do this, you should prepare separate containers or any other utensils. It is necessary to handle the collected raw materials carefully so as not to damage the collection.
10. 10. Artificially grown families are poorer in the content of nutrients, so it is better to take species growing in their natural habitat.
11. 11. Collect further from manufacturing enterprises, cities and from highways, since plants absorb harmful substances from the air and soil.
12. 12. In order not to completely destroy the medicinal plant in a particular area, a certain variety should be collected annually in different places.
13. 13. Store medicinal raw materials in dark, ventilated areas.

Plant parts

If for cooking medicinal product different parts of the plant are needed, then you need to carefully study some characteristic properties:

1. 1. Bark. When using the bark of trees and shrubs, choose young plants with delicate and smooth bark and a low crown height. The best time for this is when it is characterized by intense movement of juice. During this period, it is rich in useful substances and is easily torn off from the tree trunk. There should be no growths.
2. 2. Leaves. Typically, the leaves are collected manually before flowering, but for coltsfoot grass, the raw parts are more valuable after flowering. Therefore, knowledge of the characteristics of each species is mandatory.
3. 3. Field grass. It is taken during the flowering period, cut with a knife near the ground. From varieties with a rigid stem, side shoots are taken. Grass is selected from dense thickets by mowing the area with a hand scythe.
4. 4. Flowers. They must be completely healthy and in full bloom. Fading specimens are not taken. Pedicels should not be taken.
5. 5. Underground parts. The parts of the plant located underground are useful in the dormant stage, that is, when they have faded. During this period, useful substances are localized in the rhizome. Dirty roots are washed with water and dried at room temperature in the dark in a ventilated room.
6. 6. Fruits. They are harvested only when fully ripe. The best time for this is morning or evening, as sun rays negatively affect the properties of raw materials. The product must be free of cracks and dents.



Collection calendar by month

Each plant is prepared in certain time. The collection calendar is based on the time of year:

Plant name	Plant part	Time of year	Shelf life, year
White birch	Kidneys	From January to March	3
Cinnamon Rosehip	Fruit	September-October	2
Celandine	Grass	May-July	2
Garden dill	Grass	May, June, July	1.5-2 years
Swamp cudweed	Grass	June, July, August	2
Common wormwood	Grass	During the summer months and September	3
Ledum	Grass	June, July, August	2
Kidney knotweed	Grass	June, July, August	2
Spring adonis	Grass	April, May	2
Medicinal clover	Grass	June, July, August	2
Oregano	Grass	July, August	3
Common oak	Bark	April, May	4
Elecampane tall	Root	September, October	4
Calamus marsh	Root part	June, July, August, September, October	3
Althaea officinalis	Roots	April-May, September-October	2
Common lingonberry	Leaves	May - October	1
Hawthorn	flowers; fruit	September, October	8
Chinese barberry	flowers; fruit	May-June; September-October	5
Black elderberry	flowers; fruit	June, July; August, September	3-4 years
Blue cornflower	Flowers	June, July	2
Valerian	Roots	May-October	3
Trefoil watch	Leaves	May-July	2
stinging nettle	Leaves	June, July	2
Medicinal calendula	Inflorescences	June	2
Viburnum common	bark; fruit	April-May; September, October	41
Medicinal burnet	Roots	September	5
Common chamomile	Inflorescences	July-August	2
Wild strawberry	Leaves	May, June	2
Laxative zhoster	Fruit	August-September	3
St. John's wort	Grass	July-August	3- 4
meadow clover	Flowers	June, July	2
Sage	Leaves	July	1
Dandelion	grass; roots	August; October	Up to three years
Gray and sticky alder	Cones	January-April, September-December	4
Pine	Kidneys	April	3
Plantain	Grass	June	2
Linden cordifolia	Inflorescence	June, July	2

Medicinal herbs huge amount, this table lists the most common ones.



According to the lunar calendar

The moon can influence the quality of funds collected. There are some rules:

1. 1. In the first phase of the moon, the underground part of plants is collected, namely on the sixth and seventh days of the growing moon, since useful microelements are found in the root part of the crops.
2. 2. In the second phase, the above-ground parts of plants are useful.
3. 3. The third phase is similar to the first.

Books about herbs

If it is difficult to navigate medicinal herbs, you should turn to books devoted to their description. There are special encyclopedias and reference books. Here are some of the huge list of specialized literature:

• Invaluable information is contained in the book by M. A. Kuznetsov “Medicinal plant raw materials and preparations” and the reference book by V. K. Lavrenov “500 most important medicinal herbs”.
• Valuable advice can be found in specialized literature edited by A.P. Popov, “Medicinal Plants in Folk Medicine.”

Application

Medicinal herbs, which contain, along with biologically active substances, compounds necessary for normal life, are used in the form of various decoctions, tinctures and infusions, ointments, scrubs, and added to tea and dishes.

It is advised not to take herbal remedies without consulting a doctor, since, along with the benefits, they can adversely affect the condition of the body. Persons prone to allergic reactions are advised to use traditional medicine with caution.

Use only freshly prepared decoctions and infusions stored in the refrigerator. The collection of herbs is included in the complex therapy of all diseases. To achieve a positive result, compliance with the dosage is mandatory.

The preparations differ not only in their composition, but also in their effect on human organs and in the range of diseases for which they are used. For example, collection for the treatment of ailments respiratory system or stomach remedies used in the treatment of diseases of the digestive system. Conventionally divided into the following types:

1. 1. Vitamin fortifying. Taken for vitamin deficiency, to restore the body after illness, for atherosclerosis, hypertension, ARVI, colds, liver and kidney damage, gastritis, insomnia and headaches. It is suitable for both adults and children over 12 years old. Composition of the product in parts by weight: rose hips (2), rowan (2), currants (2), oregano (herb), knotweed, St. John's wort, nettle leaf one part at a time. To prepare the infusion, take 200 milliliters of boiling water, add the above ingredients, and boil in a water bath for about fifteen minutes. After cooling and steeping for more than half an hour, filter and take three times a day before meals. The decoction is stored for no more than 48 hours in a cold place.
2. 2. Chest expectorant. For upper respiratory tract diseases - cough, bronchitis, acute bronchial asthma, as well as for laryngitis and acute respiratory infections. Ingredients: elecampane root, calendula flowers, coltsfoot, calamus root, licorice root in one part, flax seeds, knotweed, plantain, peppermint leaves in two parts and three parts of elecampane roots. The cooking principle is the same as in the first collection. A third of a glass is taken before meals in the morning, afternoon and evening.
3. 3. The collection is diuretic. They treat diuresis, gout, pyelonephritis, diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, cholecystitis, and are taken for gallstone diseases. Ledum shoots and yarrow grass are taken in equal quantities (one part), and calendula inflorescences and mint leaves, rose hips - two parts each. Pour 200 milliliters of boiling water and boil for five minutes, take before meals in the morning, afternoon and evening.
4. 4. Choleretic. Indications for use: cystitis, hepatitis, pyelonephritis, angiocholitis and other diseases. Immortelle flowers 7 grams, St. John's wort herb, calendula flowers, mint leaves, tansy flowers 1 spoon each and 4 teaspoons yarrow herb are taken to prepare a decoction. Fill with boiling water, leave for an hour, covered with a warm blanket, drink the cooled mixture for two weeks after eating.
5. 5. Laxative. For constipation, gastric ulcers or diseases of the duodenum, for increased acidity. Nettle and plantain leaves - 25 milligrams, flax seeds - 100 milligrams, rose hips - 50 milligrams, licorice roots - 25 milligrams, boil in 250 milligrams of water for 45 minutes, leave until it cools, add boiled, cooled water, bringing to 200 milliliters. Drink half a glass of the decoction half an hour before eating. Treatment lasts three weeks.
6. 6. Gastric - fixing. For diarrhea, poor appetite, flatulence, gastroenterocolitis, and low acidity of fatty acids. To prepare the medicine, you need to take calendula flowers, elecampane root, peppermint leaves, knotweed and yarrow herbs in a ratio of 2:2:1:4:2. Pour 50 grams of the composition into a liter of water and brew tea. After steeping for about an hour, take a third of a glass after meals twice a day.
7. 7. Diabetic. If the patient suffers from gout, osteochondrosis, rheumatism or diabetes mellitus, it is advised to take an infusion of flax seeds, motherwort herbs, St. John's wort, hawthorn fruits, rose hips, lingonberry shoots, birch leaves and peppermint. Everything is taken in equal quantities. Drink 75 milligrams of the mixture once a day for thirty days before meals. A new decoction is prepared every three to four days.
8. 8. The fruits of rowan, hawthorn, rose hips, licorice roots, lingonberry shoots, nettle and senna leaves, and birch are suitable for weight loss. They also help with metabolic disorders. Infuse alcohol for two weeks in a dark place, drink 25 milliliters in the morning and evening twenty minutes before meals.
9. 9. Gynecological. Inflammatory processes, occurring in the female genital organs, uterine erosion and colpitis. The composition is poured with two liters of cold water, brought to a boil over low heat and boiled for ten minutes, then left for 12 hours in the dark, filtered. Take 100 milliliters for 12 days before meals. The following are needed medicines: herbs of shepherd's purse, oregano, wormwood, yarrow, knotweed and roots of bergenia, calamus, as well as chamomile flowers, flax seeds in equal proportions.

The list does not end there. There are also articular, endocrine and others.

The above-ground parts of the plant are usually harvested in dry weather, in clear and sunny days, after the dew has evaporated, adhering to the time specified in the collection calendar. But, for example, the petals of an essential oil rose are collected before the heat sets in, early in the morning, so that the rose oil does not evaporate, so you need to take into account the specifics of each plant.

Plants collected after or during rain, fog, damp weather, dew or late in the evening when there is dampness in the air quickly deteriorate. If the plant has changed color (turned brown), this means the raw material is damaged and unsuitable for further use.

Folk instructions for collecting plants cannot be classified as mystical misconceptions. Exact dates and times such as “when the first roosters crowed”, “at early dawn” or at “hot afternoon” always have a serious pharmacological basis. In the morning, dope leaves are much richer in alkaloids than in the evening. And in foxglove, the opposite phenomena have been established - glycosides break down at night, so its leaves will contain less of the main herbal medicine than those collected during the day. The same instructions, supported by pharmacognosic studies, exist for the timing of plant collections - “On Ivan Kupala”, “On the day Holy Mother of God", "On Elijah the Prophet."

The collected raw materials must be sorted out, other plants and lumps of earth that have accidentally fallen must be removed. And start drying the medicinal raw materials as quickly as possible.

An experienced herbalist always makes sure that the grass is not overripe, the flowers are freshly blossomed, not to mention the fact that the same plants collected in different places - in a meadow or in a forest tract - have very different properties. Be kind to nature and don’t collect more than you might need. Take care of your health, do not collect herbs that you are not sure about, especially from the umbelliferous family, which includes hemlock and hemlock.

Rules for collecting medicinal plants
- Collect only completely healthy and fully formed plants. Withered, damaged by insects, affected by diseases - cannot be harvested.

It is necessary to thoroughly study the structure of the harvested plants in order to distinguish them from similar useless and poisonous herbs.

Medicinal raw materials must be collected strictly certain deadlines and the time of day when the plant has the highest concentration of active substances.

Nutrients are not equally distributed in the plant, so you need to know which parts of the plant need to be harvested.

Place different types and parts of plants separately from each other. Also, in order to prevent self-heating (processes of bacterial and fungal decomposition) and spoilage, raw materials should not be crushed or placed tightly in containers.

Plants collected in their natural climatic conditions, will be more healing than artificially grown ones.

The procurement of raw materials is carried out in different places every year and some of the plants are left untouched, otherwise the thickets in the area can be completely destroyed. It should also be taken into account that there are productive and unproductive years.

Harvesting individual plant parts
Bark

The bark is collected in the spring, from young (usually biennial) branches, during the period of abundant sap flow (during the swelling of the buds). At this time, it is easier to separate from the wood. To remove bark from cut or severed branches, make ring-shaped cuts with a sharp knife at a distance of 30-50 cm from each other and connect them with a pair of longitudinal cuts and remove them in the form of tubes or grooves. The bark covered with bushy lichens is not harvested or thoroughly cleaned beforehand; if this is not done, the raw materials can be damaged.

Typically, herbs (aerial parts) are collected during budding, first flowering, and less often fruiting. They are cut with a sickle, a special pruner, a knife at the base or at the level lower leaves, without rough ground parts. In plants with hard stems - St. John's wort, string, motherwort, wormwood - it is recommended to cut or manually tear off the flowering tops and lateral flower branches. In case of continuous, dense thickets, the plants are mowed with a scythe and selected from the mow, removing all foreign impurities. The collected grass is loosely placed in a pile or basket.

Leaves
The leaves are usually collected before flowering or at the beginning of flowering of plants. Leaves are picked in dry weather by hand, with or without a petiole. Leathery small leaves (lingonberries) are cut along with the branches, then separating the leaves. Sometimes, to collect leaves, the entire above-ground part of the grass (nettle) is cut off, dried, and then threshed or the leaves are torn off.

In early flowering herbs (coltsfoot) the leaves develop after flowering. And in some plants, biologically active substances accumulate more after flowering (watch). In such cases, the leaves are harvested after flowering.

You need to collect well-developed and healthy leaves. The torn leaves are transferred with twigs between layers to provide air access and avoid self-heating of the raw material.

Flowers (inflorescences)

Flowers are collected in dry, clear weather, during the period of full bloom, without signs of wilting; sometimes in the budding stage. During this period, flowers contain more medicinal substances, fall off less during storage, and retain their color better. Harvesting is usually done by hand, plucking or tearing off the flowers with a minimum remainder of the peduncle. Some inflorescences are collected whole and, after drying, rubbed through a large sieve. When collecting flowers from woody plants use knives, pruners, garden shears. To collect some flower baskets (for example, chamomile), special buckets or boxes with combs are sometimes used. When preparing flowers, you need to make sure that they are not eaten away by insects or affected by diseases.

Rhizomes, roots, tubers and bulbs

Typically, collection is carried out during the period of death of the above-ground parts (flight of seeds), when the plant enters a dormant period. Can also be collected early spring before the first shoots grow. Underground organs containing mucous substances are harvested only in the fall, because it is at this time that the maximum amount of food is deposited. large number mucous substances.

Collection is done by digging with hoes, shovels, and pitchforks. The roots and rhizomes are shaken off the ground and washed thoroughly in cold water. For large workpieces, it is better to wash in wicker baskets under running water. Do not wash the roots with hot water.

Washing roots that contain resinous, volatile and aromatic substances can lead to a significant loss of these substances. Primary treatment of such roots is limited to carefully removing lumps of earth and wiping with a dry cloth. For more complete removal soil from them, the roots must first be dried at least a little.

The washed roots and rhizomes are immediately laid out on clean paper, grass, burlap and dried. Next, they are cleaned of small roots, remnants of stems, rotten, damaged parts and sent to the place of final drying. Juicy and thick roots are cut into a couple of parts for drying.

The buds are collected in the spring during the period of strong swelling, before they begin to bloom. When collecting small buds (birch, black currant, poplar), the branches are cut off, then dried and threshed, the remains of the twigs and bark are removed. And large buds (pine) are cut with a knife. Dry the buds, spreading them in a thin layer, at first in a cool, ventilated place, as they begin to bloom when warm.

Berries, fruits and seeds

Harvesting is carried out when they are fully ripe, without stalks, in the morning or evening, because in the heat they quickly deteriorate. Fruits (berries) that crumble or wrinkle easily when fully ripe are harvested a little earlier. When picking berries, every few layers need to be laid with twigs so that they do not crush or cake. Crumpled, damaged and contaminated fruits are not suitable for harvesting.

The seeds are collected when they are fully ripe, but there is an exception - hemlock seeds, which are collected while still green. In herbs, the fruits, which are located in corymbs or umbels (cumin), are picked together with the umbels, and then, after drying, are separated from the stalks.

What herbs to harvest in the fall

In autumn, the collection of medicinal herbs continues. Mainly roots, rhizomes, and fruits are collected and prepared in the fall.
The roots are cleaned of soil and rotting parts, washed thoroughly in cold water and dried in the open air. Then spread out in a thin layer. If the roots are thick, they are cut into pieces 5-10 cm long and 1-1.5 cm wide. Thin ones are dried entirely.

You can dry it in attics and in ovens. The oven should be well heated and the pipe should be open so that the vapors that form during drying are drawn free. Dried raw materials are stored in jars with lids or in thick boxes lined with paper.

In addition to roots, leaves, shoots, and fruits are collected in the fall.
Lingonberry - leaves, shoots.
Valerian officinalis - rhizomes with roots.
Snake knotweed is a rhizome with roots;
Angelica officinalis – rhizome with roots;
Viburnum viburnum – berries, bark;
Cranberries - berries;
Stinging nettle – leaves;
Burnet plant - roots, rhizome;
Buckthorn laxative (zhoster) – fruit;
Potentilla erecta – rhizome;
Large burdock - roots;
Common juniper - fruits.
Gray and black alder - cones.
Shepherd's purse - grass;
Parsley - herb, roots;
Great plantain – leaves;
Common rowan - fruits.
Blue cyanosis is a rhizome with roots;
Bearberry - leaf, shoots.
Common hops - fruits.
Horseradish – roots;
Wild chicory – roots;
Rose hips - fruits;
Horse sorrel - root.

Calendar for collecting medicinal plants

The information provided on the site is not a guide to self-medication. Before you usein any way folk method, a mandatory consultation with a specialist doctor is required.