In the circle of fences, near the roads, a tall plant with a reddish stem, dark green leaves, and pink flowers clustered in inflorescences thrives. This is motherwort—your first assistant. Those unpleasant flushes of blood to the face and the noise in your head will quickly fade if you use this recipe: take 30 grams of motherwort, the same amount of crushed valerian root, and 20 grams each of caraway seeds and juniper berries (note that 30 grams of dried herb is roughly equivalent to a heaping tablespoon, while 20 grams is about a level tablespoon). Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Then, pour a tablespoon of the mixture with a cup of boiling water, let it cool, and drink it warm (you can add sugar) in thirds, three times a day. It’s best to take the last dose before bedtime. Don’t expect immediate results, but you’ll definitely notice an improvement in a week or two. You can also use ready-made motherwort tincture available at pharmacies. However, this option is not as effective: it’s made with alcohol, which not all women tolerate well. Additionally, when using the pharmacy tincture, take 10 drops three times a day instead of the 20 drops recommended. You can also rely solely on motherwort. For this, pour 300 grams of boiling water over two tablespoons of the plant, boil for 15 minutes, let it steep, strain, and drink a tablespoon 4-6 times a day. This herb should be a staple in every older woman’s home remedy kit. But what if you don’t have it on hand? Almost everywhere, you can find plenty of oregano and thyme. Making tea from them is very simple: mix 30 grams of oregano (Origanum vulgare) with 30 grams of thyme. Pour a tablespoon of the mixture with 200 grams of boiling water and let it steep for 10 minutes. It’s important that both plants are collected with their flowers! Drink one cup a day as often as possible, taking small sips. In the fall and spring, this kind of “herbal prevention” should be done for a month to a month and a half. By the way, it’s beneficial to let those who faint sniff the dry mixture of these herbs.
Now, let’s talk about wrinkles. First of all, are you washing your face correctly? If your work isn’t too dirty, keep in mind that soap, even facial soap, isn’t always your friend. In any case, you shouldn’t wash your face with it more than once a day. Next, traditionally, you might be used to drying your face after washing. If you’re not going outside right after, we recommend breaking this habit: let your facial skin hydrate well. Finally, what should you wash your face with? Suitable options include infusions of chamomile, linden flowers, marigolds (calendula), and stinging nettle, among others. Pour two tablespoons of the herb with 800 grams of cold water, bring to a boil, let it steep overnight, and in the morning, wash your face without straining. This infusion is enough for two to three washes. I’d like to emphasize that it’s not just what you use to refresh your face, but also how you do it. Start your morning routine with a smile and a firm belief that after these procedures, you will look younger and more beautiful—this is essential.
Older women face many challenges, and gradual hair thinning can be quite distressing. However, this natural process can be slowed down and sometimes even stopped. Unfortunately, women often focus on local treatments, neglecting the bigger picture. This process is systemic and requires dietary adjustments: as we age, our bodies need more micronutrients and vitamins, and fewer fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Regular walks in the fresh air, showers, and exercise are beneficial. It’s also wise to incorporate green remedies internally.
Here are the most effective recipes:
1. Take up to 15 grams (about a teaspoon) of St. John’s wort (herb), the same amount of burdock root (finely chopped), plantain, and stinging nettle, and add 10 grams each of marigold flowers (calendula) and caraway seeds, along with peppermint and corn silk. Mix everything well. Pour two tablespoons of the mixture with 500 grams of boiling water. Let it steep for 4 hours, bring to a boil, strain, and drink half a glass 30 minutes before meals, three times a day. The treatment course lasts a month with a two-week break.
2. Prepare a mixture of 10 grams each of chamomile flowers, caraway seeds, and tansy, along with 15 grams each of succession and St. John’s wort, and the same amount of Manchurian aralia and burdock roots. After mixing three tablespoons of the herbs, pour them with a liter of water and boil until two-thirds of the infusion remains. Drink a third of a glass 30 minutes before meals three times a day. Warm it slightly before use. The treatment course lasts 21 days. At the same time, it’s beneficial to wash your hair with an infusion of burdock roots or stinging nettle.
Of course, the changes in a woman’s body during menopause are not smooth.
But these simple measures will help you cope with them much more easily.