Aspen - medicinal properties

In the methods of folk healing and supportive treatment in traditional medicine, aspen is often used - the medicinal properties of this tree lies in all parts (bark, shoots, leaves, roots and shoots). Thanks to the rich chemical composition of the plant, it can successfully combat diseases of internal organs and skin.

Useful properties of aspen and contraindications

It is known that the bark and shoots of the tree contain fatty and aromatic acids, phenol glycosides and a spectrum of carbohydrates. In the kidneys - essential oil, mineral salts, flavones and resin. Leaves, especially in early spring, are characterized by a high concentration of carotene, ascorbic acid, and enzymatic compounds.

Each of the aspen parts is suitable for the treatment of many diseases:

• parasites (helminthiasis, opisthorchiasis);
• rheumatism;
• cystitis;
• gout;
• fever;
• pain syndromes of different origin;
• pathology of the stomach, intestines;
• enuresis;
• inflammation of the kidneys and bladder;
• decreased immunity;
• anemia;
• lack of appetite;
• hemorrhoids;
• dry cough ;
• prostatitis;
• neuralgia;
• sciatica;
• radiculitis;
• syphilis;
• hernia;
• tuberculosis;
• scurvy;
• lichen;
• warts.

Healing properties of bark and shoots of aspen tree

Typically, the parts in question are first dried and then ground to obtain an effective feedstock. From it prepare a medicinal decoction:

1. Pour bark and shoots with water in a ratio of 1: 3.
2. Boil the medium over medium heat until only half of the original volume of liquid remains in the dishes.
3. Cover with a lid, leave to be infused. You can additionally wrap the pan with a dense cloth.
4. After half an hour, drain the broth.

The resulting excellent solution helps to regulate the work of the gastrointestinal tract, nervous, immune system. Moreover, it facilitates the withdrawal of sputum in an obsessive cough, lowers body temperature, fights against the influenza virus.

Method of use - drink 45-50 ml of the drug (about 3 tablespoons). The procedure should be performed half an hour before meals, not more than 3 times a day.

The healing properties of aspen leaves

Traditional healers recommend the use of young, fresh leaves of the tree to treat dermatological ailments and alleviate pain in joint diseases.

Recipe:

1. It is good to grind thoroughly washed up vegetable raw materials in a meat grinder, blender. It is important that the juice is allocated.
2. Heat water in any container, put a piece of gauze in it, folded 4-8 times.
3. When the tissue warms up enough, spread 2-3 tablespoons of crushed leaves on it and wait a little until the mass becomes warm.
4. Apply such a compress to the sore spots with gout, hemorrhoids, rheumatism, arthrosis and arthritis.

It should be noted that the proposed remedy cures wetting infected wounds, eczema and ulcers.

Therapeutic properties of aspen buds

From the described part of the plant, an ointment is usually prepared. For this, the buds are carefully ground with butter until the mass is will become as homogeneous as possible and will not acquire a thick consistency. The drug is recommended to apply for wound healing, anesthesia of the tissue after bruises, inflammatory processes in the joints. Also, ointment is effective for gout, hemorrhoids, arthritis and varicose veins.

Of the kidneys, you can prepare tincture:

1. Two tablespoons of raw materials put in a half-liter glass container with a lid.
2. Pour 350-400 ml of medical alcohol.
3. Tightly cork the dishes and leave in the refrigerator for 10 days, periodically shaking the contents.
4. Strain the tincture.

The given medicine should be used externally for warming compresses and applications. It struggles with pain syndrome, Staphylococcus aureus , lichens.