Cedarwood - medicinal properties

Zhyvitsa is a resin that stands out by coniferous plants. People believed that it has special energy properties, so it used to make frankincense, which helped to drive out evil spirits. Useful properties of cedar gum have been used by people since ancient times in recipes of folk medicine. The ancient elders believed that the resin took over the power of a mighty cedar, so it has a tremendous healing power.

Therapeutic properties and application of cedar gum

To prove the benefits of resin, scientists have conducted numerous studies that allowed them to determine its unique composition, so it is 70% composed of resin acids and 30% turpentine. There are no vitamins and minerals in this product. Useful properties of cedar gum are due to the presence of biologically active substances. Scientists have identified approximately 50 different compounds, many of which are beneficial to the body. The resin can be collected on its own, but it is also sold in stores that sell funds for maintaining health. Most often it is used not in pure form, but in the form of a gum extract, mixing it with cedar nut oil.

Therapeutic properties of cedar resin:

  1. Has a disinfectant effect, which makes it possible to use a resin for treating wounds and various skin lesions, even purulent and deep. To do this, it is heated and brought to a liquid state.
  2. With regular and prolonged use it helps to restore, and also strengthen the protective functions of the body, which makes it possible to better confront different viruses and infections.
  3. Allows the resin to remove the inflammation and get rid of the toothache, but only for a certain time. This property of oleoresin is useful when discomfort arises spontaneously, and there is no possibility to go to the doctor.
  4. Normalizes the work of the digestive tract, improves the secretion of gastric juice and has a healing effect on the gastric mucosa. To obtain the best result, it is recommended to mix with sea buckthorn oil.
  5. The properties of cedar gum are aimed at dilution of blood, strengthening of blood vessels and normalization of pressure, therefore it is recommended in the presence of various diseases of the heart and blood vessels, as well as if there is a predisposition to strokes.
  6. Positively affects the activity of the thyroid gland and reduces the amount of sugar in the blood, so the resin is recommended for people with diabetes.
  7. Used for the preparation of drops, the action of which is directed to the healing and restoration of the retina, and the purification of the lens. There are tools that are recommended for washing the eyes while working at the computer to relieve fatigue.
  8. Thanks to the presence of vitamin E, the resin protects the cells and prevents their destruction due to the negative effects of free radicals. This substance also helps to strengthen the vessels, reducing the risk of developing atherosclerotic diseases.
  9. Useful properties of cedar oil with gum are due to a positive effect on the work of the nervous system, which allows you to cope with headache and stress, normalize sleep and improve overall health.

As already mentioned, the cedar oil with gum is used most often for oral administration. For internal use, the amount of active substance should not be more than 5%. To get useful properties, take the product follows a certain pattern, so on the first day it is allowed to take 1-2 drops, which should be diluted in 1 teaspoon of water. Every day, the amount of the drug should be increased by a drop, until the dosage reaches 15 pcs. For external use, the concentration of the active substance can be large and can be 10, 25 and 50%.