Larch, which occupies huge areas in the Siberian and Far Eastern forests, has long been used in folk medicine. Medicinal raw materials are different parts of the tree: pine needles, buds, shoots, fruits, gill, and bark. On the medicinal properties and uses of larch bark we will talk in more detail below.
Therapeutic properties of the Siberian larch bark
The chemical composition of the larch bark is represented by the following basic substances:
- tannins;
- glycosides;
- flavonols;
- gum;
- Kakheti;
- anthocyanins;
- lipids;
- organic acids.
Useful properties of the bark of larch are as follows:
- antiseptic;
- expectorant;
- diuretic;
- antidiarrhea;
- enveloping;
- immunostimulating and so on.
The bark of larch is used both internally and externally for the treatment of such conditions and diseases:
- painful menstruation;
- intestinal disorders;
- cough ;
- ulcers;
- ulcers;
- skin cancer;
- hemorrhoids and many other pathologies.
Harvesting of larch bark
For the harvesting of raw materials, recently cut down young trees are used, from which the bark is neatly removed with the help of a knife. Before use, the bark needs to be steamed for a while in the water bath, which will get rid of insects and microorganisms living in the bark, and will allow you to store it for a long time. After that, the raw material should be dried at room temperature, stored in paper or linen bags.
Infusion of bark of larch
One of the popular and almost universal preparations based on this raw material is infusion.
Prescription means
Ingredients:
- bark - 5 table. a spoon;
- water - 1 liter.
Preparation and use
Boil the water and immediately pour it with crushed bark, placed in a thermos. Leave for 10-12 hours, then strain and take for three to four meals during the day.