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Henryk Różański lists water starwort as a remedy used for inflammation, spasms, liver problems, and skin conditions.
- He also lists its use for painful periods, colic, inflammation of the throat and mouth, and disorders of bile secretion.
- Applied externally, water starwort is said to help with dry and inflamed skin, rosacea, eczema, wounds that are slow to heal, and eye problems.
- A macerate made from the fresh herb is said to moisturize the skin, while compresses are said to reduce swelling and inflammation.
What the authors write
Henryk Różański
Water starwort is said to have antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic, calming, and cough-suppressing effects.
„Effects: antispasmodic action on smooth muscles, pronounced anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, bacteriostatic, antiviral, liver-protective (hepatoprotective), diuretic, and immune-stimulating effects. It has a calming effect and suppresses coughing. A macerate made from the fresh herb stimulates the immune system and supports tissue regeneration.”Działanie: rozkurczowe na mięśnie gładkie (spazmolityczne), wyraźnie przeciwzapalne, antyseptyczne, bakteriostatyczne, przeciwwirusowe, ochronne na wątrobę (hepatoprotekcyjne), moczopędne, immunostymulujące. Działa uspokajająco i przeciwkaszlowo. Macerat ze świeżego ziela działa immunostymulująco i aktywująco na regenerację tkanek.
Henryk Różański
The listed uses include liver conditions, spasms of the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, inflammation, and ulcers of the stomach and intestines.
„Indications: liver failure and damage caused by mycotoxins, medicines, bacterial toxins, or hydrocarbons; viral hepatitis; spasms of the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems (painful menstruation, colic); inflammation of the throat, mouth, and digestive tract; skin inflammation; disorders of bile secretion. Intestinal and stomach ulcers.”Wskazania: niewydolność i uszkodzenie wątroby mikotoksynami, lekami, jadami bakteryjnymi lub węglowodorami, wirusowe zapalenie wątroby; stany skurczowe układu pokarmowego, układu moczowego i płciowego (bolesne miesiączkowanie, kolka); stany zapalne gardła, jamy ustnej i przewodu pokarmowego; stany zapalne skóry; zaburzenia w wydzielaniu żółci. Owrzodzenia jelit i żołądka.
Henryk Różański
Applied externally, water starwort is said to be used for inflammation and dryness of the skin, rosacea, eczema, wounds that are slow to heal, and eye problems.
„Applied externally: skin inflammation and dryness, rosacea, eczema, dry wounds that are slow to heal — use compresses or wash with a decoction; inflammation of the conjunctiva and eyeball; dry eyes, a gritty feeling in the eyes, dark circles and bags under the eyes, eye strain — use 30-minute compresses made with a decoction, 1–2 times a day for 3–5 days.”Zewnętrznie: zapalenie i suchość skóry, trądzik różowaty, wyprysk, suche trudno gojące się rany – okłady, przemywanie z wywaru; stany zapalne spojówek i gałki ocznej; suchość oczu, uczucie piasku w oczach, cienie i worki pod oczami, zmęczenie oczu – okłady z wywaru 30-minutowe 1-2 razy dziennie, przez 3-5 dni.
Henryk Różański
A macerate made from the fresh herb is said to nourish, stimulate immunity, and support tissue regeneration.
„Herbal material: water starwort herb — Herba Callitricheae, gathered before or during flowering and dried in a dark place at a temperature of up to 40 degrees C. A macerate made from the fresh herb retains active proteins and glycoproteins, with nourishing, immune-stimulating, and tissue-regenerating effects.”Surowiec: ziele rzęśli – Herba Callitricheae, zbierane przed lub w czasie kwitnienia, suszone w ciemnym miejscu, w temp. do 40 stopni C. Macerat ze świeżego ziela zachowuje aktywność białek i glikoprotein, o działaniu odżywczym, immunostymulującym i proregenerującym.
Henryk Różański
A water starwort macerate is said to moisturize dry, sensitive skin, while a compress made from it is said to have rejuvenating, firming, anti-swelling, and anti-inflammatory effects.
„The macerate contains proteins and sugars that moisturize dry, sensitive skin. Frozen into ice cubes, it can be used for rejuvenating, firming, anti-swelling, and anti-inflammatory compresses, and to tighten skin pores and dilated blood vessels.”Macerat zawiera proteiny i cukry o działaniu nawilżającym skórę suchą i wrażliwą. Macerat w kostkach lodowych nadaje się do okładów odmładzających, pojędrniających, przeciwobrzękowych i przeciwzapalnych,obkurczających pory skórne i rozszerzone naczynia krwionośne.
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„The electromagnetic field, along with water, forms the matrix of life. Water can form structures that transmit energy. These structures are the layers of water intimately associated with the surfaces of proteins, DNA, and other molecules in the living matrix. This interfacial or structured water is essential for the conformational stability and functioning of proteins and DNA. Energy and Water (Structured Water) Water has the ability to structure itself. Water can behave like a liquid crystal. This in part helps explain some unusual properties of water.”The electromagnetic field, along with water, forms the matrix of life. Water can form structures that transmit energy. These structures are the layers of water intimately associated with the surfaces of proteins, DNA, and other molecules in the living matrix. This interfacial or structured water is essential for the conformational stability and functioning of proteins and DNA. Energy and Water (Structured Water) Water has the ability to structure itself. Water can behave like a liquid crystal. This in part helps explain some unusual properties of water.
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„Four glasses of fluoridated tap water contain about as much fluoride as a prescription dose does. Not only is fluoridated water nonprescription, it is even more certain to be swallowed than toothpaste. Being over 6 years of age means better control over swallowing reflexes, thus limiting ingestion of fluoride from toothpaste. There is no such accommodation for drinking water. Evidence-based medicine requires evidence before medicating. Fluoridation of water is not evidence-based. It has not been tested in well-controlled studies.”Four glasses of fluoridated tap water contain about as much fluoride as a prescription dose does. Not only is fluoridated water nonprescription, it is even more certain to be swallowed than toothpaste. Being over 6 years of age means better control over swallowing reflexes, thus limiting ingestion of fluoride from toothpaste. There is no such accommodation for drinking water. Evidence-based medicine requires evidence before medicating. Fluoridation of water is not evidence-based. It has not been tested in well-controlled studies.
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