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Tincture of fir cones is not a regular alcoholic drink; it is used only for medicinal or prophylactic purposes, without exceeding the recommended dosage. You can make the product yourself at home from prepared raw materials. It does not lose its therapeutic properties for a long time if stored in a cool, dark place.
The benefits and harms of tincture on fir cones
The tincture is used to treat the lower respiratory tract of the bronchi and lungs
The medicinal properties of the alcohol-based product are due to the chemical composition of the fruit. Spruce fruits contain trace elements, acids and vitamins:
- magnesium;
- iron;
- iodine;
- zinc;
- selenium;
- copper;
- oleic, ascorbic, linoleic acid;
- vitamins K, B, P;
- tannins;
- lipids;
- routine;
- monoterpenes.
The alcohol in the tincture acts as an auxiliary element; it contributes to the maximum manifestation of the chemical composition.Acts as a preservative and retains beneficial properties in the original concentration for a long time.
Medicinal and beneficial properties of tincture of fir cones:
- has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial effects;
- neutralizes increased histamine production, reduces allergic symptoms;
- is a powerful anthelmintic;
- stops the development of tumors;
- normalizes blood sugar concentration;
- has a beneficial effect on the condition of the walls of brain vessels, increases their elasticity, improving concentration and memory;
- reduces blood viscosity, prevents the formation of blood clots;
- normalizes blood pressure;
- restores vision in diabetes mellitus;
- increases the resistance of immunity to viral infections.
A tincture of fir cones is often taken to treat chronic cough; it is also effective against bronchitis or asthma.
In folk medicine it is used for the prevention and treatment of a number of pathologies:
- hypertension;
- anemia;
- allergies in the acute stage;
- varicose veins;
- thrombophlebitis;
- arthrosis;
- asthenia;
- brain diseases associated with blood vessels;
- for the prevention of Alzheimer's;
- malignant tumors;
- swelling;
- tuberculosis.
If the dosage is observed, the tincture does not cause harm to the body, taking into account that there is no individual intolerance to the components of the chemical composition.
The product has a general strengthening property, increases tone, improves brain activity
How to take tincture of fir cones
For preventive purposes, use the drug at a dosage of 1 teaspoon per day, for a course of no more than three weeks.In medicinal applications, they are used depending on the nature of the pathology. For diseases of the blood vessels of the brain, joints, and anemia, drink 2 tsp. four times a day. In the morning 30 minutes before breakfast, immediately after lunch and afternoon snack, in the evening two hours should pass from the moment of eating.
Important! This amount of product is recommended for infusion with vodka. If the base is undiluted medical alcohol, the dosage is halved.
To treat chronic cough or bronchitis, mix 50 ml tincture with 100 g of honey, take 1 tbsp. l. in 25-30 minutes. before meals, without drinking. This dosage is recommended for patients aged 18 to 60 years. For older people, the daily norm for the first three days is 5 drops, with a gradual increase to 10 drops. Course: 14 days with a 30-day break at the end, then you can resume treatment according to the same regimen.
For dermatological pathologies, the tincture of fir cones is diluted with boiled water (1/3) and problem areas on the skin are treated. You can put a compress on the joints. Moisten a napkin with the product, place it on the sore spot, put cellophane on top and wrap it well with a warm scarf or handkerchief. It's better to do this at night.
Contraindications for use
Alcohol tincture of fir cones is not suitable for everyone; it has contraindications.
Not recommended:
- children;
- pregnant women, women during lactation;
- with individual intolerance;
- for chronic alcoholism;
- with viral hepatitis;
- for renal failure and liver diseases;
- with gastric ulcer during exacerbation.
For this category of people, the alcohol base can be replaced with water, i.e. make a decoction from fir cones.
In case of overdose, the following symptoms may occur:
- vomit;
- headache;
- gastritis or colitis;
- skin rashes;
- suffocation.
Collection and preparation of medicinal raw materials
The highest concentration of active substances is in green spruce cones and tree bark. The fruits are harvested in late spring or early summer; the timing differs for different climate zones. The main thing is that the fir cone is no larger than 4 cm in size, bright green, and closed. They take medicinal raw materials from a healthy tree growing far from roads or industrial enterprises.
In ripened fruits, the concentration of nutrients is much lower. Brown cones collected at the end of summer are suitable for tincture if they have seeds and are not open. To enhance the effect, tree bark is added to the product. Last year's fallen and opened fir cones have no therapeutic value. After harvesting, store the raw materials in a dry place.
Before use, wash, lay on a cloth towel to evaporate moisture and cut into 2-4 pieces.
Recipes for tinctures of fir cones
Use good quality vodka as a base; you shouldn’t skimp and buy cheap products. Use medical alcohol. It can be diluted with boiled cold water up to 45% or left at its original strength. You can use moonshine, purified by double distillation with separation of the first fraction, which contains toxic methyl alcohol in high concentrations. Homemade distillate for medicine should be no weaker than 400.
Tincture of spruce cones with vodka
For 05.0 liters of alcoholic drink you will need 12-15 fruits.
How to make an infusion of fir cones with vodka:
- Raw materials are placed in a 0.5 liter container and filled with alcohol.It must be completely filled. The container is selected from an opaque material. It must be hermetically sealed.
- Place in a dark place for 40 days, shaking the contents periodically.
- After the expiration date, filter the tincture and leave for another two days. Remove sediment if it appears.
You can leave it in the jar in which you cooked it, or pour it into smaller containers made of material that does not transmit light.
Tincture of fir cones in alcohol
For 200 ml of 90% alcohol, 7 fruits are enough.
How to make a tincture.
- Fir cones are cut into two parts.
- Place the raw material in a container and fill it with alcohol.
- Close tightly so that oxygen does not get inside.
- Maintain without ultraviolet exposure for two weeks.
- Filter and place in the refrigerator.
If the alcohol is diluted with water, the amount of raw material is doubled and the aging period will be about a month.
In alcohol tincture the concentration of nutrients is higher and it is stored longer.
Recipe for moonshine with fir cones
It is better to use homemade distillate if the purpose of preparation is for external use or the treatment of chronic cough and bronchitis. The container is tightly filled with prepared raw materials and filled with moonshine. If the base is above 45%, keep it for three weeks, otherwise the product should be infused for at least a month.
It is better to infuse moonshine not only with fruits, but also with young shoots and pine needles.
Storage conditions and periods
Fir cones infused with vodka do not lose their medicinal properties within two years if the necessary storage conditions are observed. The easiest way is to seal the container hermetically and place it on the refrigerator shelf. A cool room, ideally dark, is suitable for storage.
You can pour the tincture into an opaque container, then the degree of illumination does not matter. Otherwise, under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, most of the active substances disintegrate. As a result, you get an ordinary alcoholic drink with a pine smell, and not a medicinal product.
Conclusion
Tincture of fir cones has healing and restorative properties. Increases the body's resistance, has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Used orally and externally to treat joint pain and skin problems.
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