A variety of plants grow in gardens and vegetable patches, the beneficial properties of which are not widely known. Some have a calming effect (chamomile) and a tonic effect (rosemary). Many garden plants also reduce the toxic effects of alcohol. With their help (when used correctly), you can easily get rid of a hangover – the result of drinking alcohol the night before.
Top 6 Plants That Cure Hangovers
When faced with such an unpleasant condition, you want to get back to normal quickly, especially if you have a long workday ahead or housework planned. Of course, you can resort to medications, which are readily available at any pharmacy. The active ingredient is usually the same in all; it's just a matter of price per brand. But there's no need to go out or send someone else to buy pills; garden plants can help. And the effect will come even faster.
Peppermint
A well-known remedy for the aftereffects of ethanol. It relieves headaches and other similar symptoms, irritability, helps cope with nausea, and normalizes gastrointestinal function. Importantly, the plant can eliminate the unpleasant odor that inevitably follows large amounts of alcohol.
The recipe is simple. First, you need to prepare the following ingredients:
- mint – 3-4 leaves;
- parsley – 1 sprig;
- currants – 2 leaves;
- marigolds (optional) – 1 inflorescence.
Method of preparation and use:
- All ingredients are poured with boiling water in a mug.
- Let it brew (about 20 minutes).
- Take on an empty stomach. The effective effect will be visible within 1 hour.
Chamomile
A versatile herbal tea that relieves a range of hangover symptoms simultaneously. Adding a little honey will speed up the effect. After drinking this herbal tea, you'll notice:
- disappearance of the pressing feeling in the temples;
- normal functioning of the stomach;
- improving sleep.
Prepare a drink from several chamomile flowers and a spoonful of honey. Place all ingredients in a mug and pour boiling water over it. It's best to let the infusion sit for about an hour, allowing the chamomile to fully release its properties. If the symptoms are severe, drink the entire contents of the mug at once. If the hangover is characterized by irritability and an inability to concentrate, you can split the dose into two doses.
Rosemary
A Mediterranean herb widely used as a seasoning in the CIS countries, rosemary is considered a hangover remedy thanks to its ability to normalize digestion, relieve fatigue, and invigorate and strengthen. There are several recipes for rosemary:
- the leaves of the plant are added to food;
- do inhalation based on rosemary oil;
- pour a little of the decoction into the bath.
Primrose
An easy-to-grow plant that graces flowerbeds with abundant blooms every spring. Besides its decorative value, the flower can be useful for curing hangovers. Primrose is excellent for calming an irritated nervous system, reducing anxiety. It also has a number of other beneficial properties:
- acts as a mild hypnotic, allowing the body, exhausted by intoxication, to rest;
- eliminates headaches.
The recipe for this remedy is simple. Grind the stems, roots, and leaves of the primrose. Use 5 g of the ground mixture per serving. Pour 200 ml of boiling water over the shoots in a cup. Steep for at least 2 hours, longer than in the recipes described above. Take half a cup twice daily.
Fennel
Better known as sweet fennel, it should not be used by those with epilepsy or pregnant women (although the latter are unlikely to suffer from severe hangovers). The herb helps with the following:
- relieves nausea, which goes hand in hand with a hangover;
- eliminates indigestion by having a calming effect on the gastric mucosa;
- reduces the toxic effects of alcohol and its breakdown products on the body.
Adonis
A decoction of adonis is an excellent hangover remedy. It's prepared from 20 grams of crushed shoots. Only healthy shoots, free of visible signs of disease, are selected. The shoots are steeped for 1-2 hours with a glass of boiling water. Take 1 tablespoon before meals throughout the day. Properties:
- relieves headaches;
- improves heart function;
- normalizes the pulse, eliminating increased heartbeat.
Don't be fooled into thinking that only pickle juice or sauerkraut can cure a hangover when there are no medications on hand. Plants, even those grown in a flowerbed, are more effective. You just need to know how to use them correctly.