The plant material is used to create drugs with a calming and diuretic effect. Heather is noted for its medicinal properties, which include rheumatic pains, gout, inflammatory processes and infections of various origins. Heather grown in flower beds can be used in medicine.
Due to its ability to remove excess salts and have an antiseptic and soothing effect. Heather infusions and tea are useful for inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary sphere, atherosclerosis, gastritis, stomach colic, liver disease and rheumatism.
In European medical practice, the properties of heather herbal tea are used to treat nervous disorders and insomnia.
In addition, by stimulating sweating, this drink helps to reduce body temperature and cleanse the body of toxins.
Plants that have an exceptionally positive effect on the body and are not accompanied by side effects are very rare. Heather belongs to this rare group, having almost no contraindications. The medicinal properties of this plant are recognized by experts in many countries and remain a subject of research interest.
However, caution should be exercised when consuming heather decoction or tea. Excessive consumption of herbal teas and baths can cause a hypnotic effect and make you feel tired.
As for children, the healing properties of heather should be used only with a doctor’s advice and after reaching the age of three.
