For medicinal purposes, as a rule, tincture from pine cones is used, the benefits of which and contraindications to use must be known.
Useful properties of pine cones
Tincture of pine cones folk medicine recommends for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, with allergic cough, asthmatic attacks, as well as to increase the level of hemoglobin. It is known for its usefulness in the treatment of bronchitis, tonsillitis , respiratory-viral diseases.
In pine fruit, a large number of useful substances are found, among them: phytoncides with disinfecting properties, bioflavonoids, resins, essential oils, carotene, as well as a complex of vitamins and minerals supplementing the unique pine cone composition, which for medicinal purposes is insisted on alcohol or vodka .
Than useful pine cones, infused with vodka:
- The drug has long been used as a multivitamin to prevent scurvy, as well as to get rid of consumption.
- The positive effect of tincture is known in the treatment of poorly healing wounds, purulent formations.
- Used to prevent and treat colds.
- Has analgesic effect for joint problems.
How to cook a tincture of pine cones?
Ingredients:
- 5 green cones;
- vodka or alcohol (volume to cover the cones).
Preparation
Green cones should be washed with cool running water, put in dark glass panes, pour vodka or alcohol so that the cones were completely covered with liquid, shake well and put in a dark place for 14 days. Shake daily. Then strain and store in a cool dark place. Take as recommended by your doctor.
Tincture of pine cones from a stroke
The basis of its positive effect in the treatment of this serious disease are tannins contained in green cones. They have the unique property of delaying and then blocking tissue necrosis, which is unavoidable in this disease, due to the weakening of blood flow in the vessels of the brain.
Pine cones on vodka from pressure
They contribute to the release of blood vessels from cholesterol plaques, which improves blood flow and, accordingly, normalizes blood pressure.
Contraindications
As for contraindications, the use of tincture is not recommended for those who suffer from kidney and liver diseases, as well as chronic problems with the genitourinary system. In addition, it is not recommended for use in hepatitis, during pregnancy and lactation. It can not be used for chronic alcoholism and hepatitis . And, of course, with individual intolerance.