Tinctures, decoctions, teas from pine cones are used in folk medicine, not only as an additional treatment for various diseases, but also with a preventive purpose. How to cook them, what useful elements they contain, indications and contraindications for such treatment - all this is discussed further.
The benefits of pine cones
The healing components contained in young cones have a therapeutic effect on the human body. Studies have shown that they contain vitamins (A, C, E, PP, group B), trace elements (magnesium, iron, selenium), essential oils, tannins.
Essential oils improve blood circulation in the body and brain. Tannins are substances that have anti-inflammatory effect and serve as an antidote for poisoning. They are able to block the death of brain cells - this is their important task in dealing with the consequences of a stroke.
- Pine cones can be effectively used:
- with malaise and loss of strength;
- with great mental and physical stress;
- with hypertension;
- when recovering from a stroke;
- with reduced male health;
- with respiratory diseases of the lungs, bronchi, trachea;
- with problems with the skin;
- with loose stool.
When to collect cones
The timing of the collection of raw materials depends on the climatic conditions of the area. For medicinal purposes, it is better to collect green cones, but you can also matured. They should be about 5 cm long, without any damage. Harvesting begins not earlier than the end of July and continues until the end of summer - during this period all the necessary medicinal substances, vitamins and trace elements have already been accumulated.
Important! To avoid allergic reactions to infusions of pine cones, it is necessary to start taking with a few drops, gradually increasing it to the required dose.
It is necessary to carry out the collection in the forest, away from the roadway. After the raw materials are processed, dried or frozen. The amount of material collected is approximately two liter cans per family.
Do not gain too much, because the maximum healing properties are preserved for 1 year. Next, the healing components must be removed by keeping the cones in various solutions.
Tincture Recipes
Treatment forms, depending on the solvent used, can be on alcohol, on water, on honey. The course of admission, regardless of form, is designed for six months.
The reception schedule can be selected independently:
- take three weeks, the fourth - a break (repeat 6 times);
- take two months, the third is a break (repeat 2 times).
Did you know? In ancient times, pine resin was used as chewing gum to strengthen teeth and disinfect oral cavity.
On alcohol or vodka
For the treatment of stroke with pine cones, the most common is tincture with alcohol or vodka. It acts well on the vessels of the brain, increasing their elasticity, improves blood circulation, prevents the death of nerve cells. It is simple to prepare such a solution, and it persists for a long time.
To prepare the tincture you need:
- wash the cones, put them in a liter jar on the shoulders;
- pour 70% with alcohol or strong vodka;
- close the jar with a lid and insist for 10–20 days in a dark place;
- after soaking, the tincture must be filtered and add 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar.
In order for nutrients to fully transfer to tincture, green cones can be cut in half along the length
For preventive purposes, tincture is enough to take 1 tsp., Adding to green tea, 1 time per day for a month.
In case of a disease, it is necessary to take this remedy 3 times a day for 1 hour after eating according to the chosen scheme. In this case, it is necessary to monitor the reaction of the body. Using tinctures does not give instant results, but requires a systematic and lengthy approach. It is necessary to store various healing tinctures for no more than a year.
On honey
An extract from pine cones with honey, in addition to the prevention of strokes, cures bronchitis and increases the body's immunity. It is simple to prepare it: for this, in a jar filled with washed and dried cones, pour honey and insist in the refrigerator. Take 1 h. 3 times a day for a month or according to the scheme.
You can make syrup: for this, 1 kg of raw materials requires 0.5 kg of sugar. The collected material is washed and laid out in jars, falling asleep with sugar on top. Then they put in a dark place and wait for the juice to appear. The contents of the cans must be shaken several times a day. A syrup is considered ready when the sugar has completely dissolved. Take 1 month for 1 dessert spoon 3 times a day, adding to a glass of water.
On the water
If tincture on vodka is contraindicated, you can make an infusion on water.
For its preparation:
- cones are cut, placed in a half-liter jar and filled with water;
- the liquid is poured into an enamel pan and kept in a water bath for 0.5 hours;
- wrap and insist until cool.
It is necessary to take an infusion of 50 ml three times a day after meals according to the scheme or 1 time per day for prevention.
Did you know? The oldest tree in the world, as far as scientists know, grows in Sweden. This is a pine tree, whose age is about 10 thousand years.
Cone broth
Green cones can be used to make healing tea or a decoction. To prepare the broth, you need to fill them with water and boil for 30 minutes. After this, the liquid must be infused for about 0.5 hours. Broth is more often used for prevention than for the treatment of diseases.
You can make syrup from a decoction:
- Prepare a decoction at the rate of 70 cones per 1 liter of water.
- Insist it for 1 day.
- Strain, add 800 g of sugar and simmer for 2 hours. The syrup will be ready when its consistency is similar to honey.
- Add the juice of 1 lemon and put into jars.
Syrup should be taken by adding to tea
Treatment effectiveness
Pine cone tincture and tinctures mainly used for prophylactic purposes and in case of problems with blood vessels and circulatory system. Positive effect is their use in hypertension. If you regularly take the solution for 1 month, a stable result with normalization of pressure during the year is guaranteed. The use of such a drink for sclerosis gives a good result. It is recommended for 2 months to add 1 hour 2 times a day to tea.
The effectiveness of treatment can be quite high if carried out correctly and regularly.. Of course, in the treatment of a stroke or other serious illness, completely replacing drugs with homemade products is life-threatening. But during the rehabilitation period, the infusions will help restore health.
Contraindications
Like any medicine, cone drugs have a number of contraindications.
- They can not be used:
- with alcoholism;
- with hepatitis;
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- with allergenic reactions.
In any case, without consulting with your doctor, taking nothing is worth it.
Important! With caution, it is necessary to use pine cone treatment for diseased kidneys.
They say that in nature there are drugs for all ailments. So pine cones containing an abundance of useful substances are used by a person in the fight against various diseases. It is not difficult to verify the effectiveness of this method. It’s worth a try - and perhaps you will join the ranks of fans of this healing product.