Content
- 1 Composition and value of dandelion tincture
- 2 How to make dandelion tincture
- 3 What does dandelion tincture in alcohol, vodka, or cologne help with?
- 4 External use of dandelion infusion with vodka
- 5 Why and how to drink dandelion tincture
- 6 Features of using dandelion alcohol tincture for children
- 7 How to use dandelion tincture for cosmetic purposes
- 8 Restrictions and contraindications
- 9 Conclusion
Homemade alcoholic drinks with the addition of various herbs are becoming more popular every day. Dandelion tincture with alcohol allows you to preserve most of the beneficial elements contained in the flowers and leaves of the plant. The excellent taste and pleasant tartness will not leave any lover of strong drinks indifferent.
Composition and value of dandelion tincture
The plant contains a large amount of microelements and vitamins beneficial to the body. The flowers, stem and roots contain phytoflavonoids, inulin and rubbery substances.Vitamins include A, B2, B4, C, E and PP. The plant is rich in elements such as iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and manganese. There are also more rare ones - nickel, cobalt, boron and molybdenum.
The finished dandelion tincture, like any other strong alcoholic drink, is quite high in calories. Depending on the base used, the nutritional value may vary slightly. 100 g of classic flower alcohol tincture contains:
- proteins - 1 g;
- fats - 0 g;
- carbohydrates - 2 g;
- calories - 197 kcal.
Dandelion itself does not significantly change the high calorie content of alcohol. Adding roots or stems of a plant to the infusion instead of its flowers will only change the final chemical composition of the drink.
How to make dandelion tincture
The most active part of the tincture is its alcohol base. The choice here is limited only by the manufacturer’s imagination. However, it is best to use strong alcohol-containing liquids. It is believed that the stronger the initial base, the faster the plant will release its taste and beneficial microelements. Depending on the strength of the raw material, the duration of infusion varies from 2-3 weeks to 1 month.
The traditional base is pure 96% alcohol. After complete infusion, it is either used as a medicine or diluted with water to the desired strength. Vodka and homemade moonshine also remain very popular. Many craftsmen store and carefully follow the technology for preparing dandelion tincture with triple cologne. To get a high-quality finished product, you should take a responsible approach to choosing an alcohol base.
What can you insist on?
Dandelion is a universal plant from the point of view of home preparation of alcoholic beverages.Home craftsmen actively use almost all of its parts for tinctures. The flowers of the plant are the most popular. They allow you to saturate the drink with a beautiful yellowish color and give it a delightful aroma. When preparing a tincture with alcohol, dandelion flowers retain all their medicinal properties.
In second place in terms of frequency of use are the roots of the plant. It is believed that they contain the maximum number of substances beneficial to the body. In addition, the roots accumulate useful inulin. In terms of the amount of its content, dandelion roots even surpass chicory. You can also use the juice obtained from the leaves of the plant to prepare tinctures. In order for the leaves to release their flavor and nutrients faster, it is recommended to grind them using a blender into a homogeneous paste.
Depending on the part of the plant chosen, the taste of the finished product can change dramatically. It is believed that the tincture made from flowers is softer and more pleasant in its organoleptic properties. The roots allow you to get a more noble drink. Dandelion leaves are best used to prepare medicinal tinctures.
Collection and preparation of raw materials
To prepare the right tincture, you need to be especially careful in selecting the right ingredients. Plants absorb harmful substances from the soil and air around them, so it is best to collect them at a distance from large factories and highways. Depending on which part of the dandelion the drink is prepared from, the timing of its collection can vary significantly.
Leaves must be collected before the active flowering period begins. In the middle zone, the best time is considered to be the end of April or the beginning of May. Young leaves are carefully torn off by hand and trimmed with scissors, after which they are placed in a small basket or glass jar. The grass should not dry out and rot. Before cooking, you need to sort through the leaves again to remove dirt and insect-damaged parts. The shoots are washed under cold water and slightly dried in a dark place.
Flowers are collected in May-early June. It is best to give preference only to blooming buds. The flowers are cut off along the edge of the stem and collected along with the green sepals. When collecting, you should try not to damage the pollen, as it is one of the most important components of a proper tincture. Before cooking, the flowers are inspected and undesirable elements are removed from them - dirt, rot and insects.
The roots are collected in early spring before the leaves appear. If determining the degree of maturity of a dandelion is problematic, harvesting can be done in the fall - in September or October. The rhizome is dug up, the above-ground part and thread-like roots are cut off. The remaining parts are washed from the soil and dried in fresh air.
Preparation of tincture from dandelion flowers
Tincture of dandelion flowers in alcohol is considered a classic way to prepare the drink. The plant gives the drink a yellowish tint and a subtle herbal aroma. Depending on the final purpose of preparation, you can use either vodka or pure alcohol.
To prepare the tincture, flowers prepared in advance are placed in a jar.They are laid without pressing each other so that they fill approximately 3/4 of the volume of the container. Then the jar is filled with alcohol or vodka, tightly closed with a lid and sent to a dark place for at least 3 weeks. The jar needs to be shaken periodically.
After the specified period, the alcoholic tincture of dandelion is filtered through gauze folded 4 times. If the tincture was prepared with alcohol and its purpose is direct internal use, it is diluted with water to the desired strength. Store the finished drink in a dark place, avoiding direct sunlight.
How to make a tincture of dandelion leaf juice
Although the best juice is obtained in early spring, it can be prepared throughout the year. Summer shoots are less juicy and more bitter, but they are quite suitable for making vodka tinctures. The leaves are washed under cold water, lightly dried and ground in a meat grinder or blender. The juice is squeezed out of the resulting pulp, and the remaining cake is thrown away.
The juice is mixed with vodka in a 1:1 ratio, poured into jars and covered with a lid. The mixture must sit for at least 3 weeks before use. This tincture can be stored in a dark, cool place all winter, delighting with its delicious taste and aroma.
If desired, you can make the drink less strong. In such cases, add only 250 ml of vodka to 500 ml of dandelion juice. In addition, you can slightly sweeten the finished drink by adding 100 g of sugar or 3 tbsp. l. liquid honey.
How to infuse dandelion roots in vodka, alcohol, or cologne
The roots of the plant contain a large amount of beneficial inulin. In late summer and early autumn, its amount increases to 30-40% of the total mass of roots.To prepare the tincture, you can use both fresh and pre-dried rhizomes. To prepare the tincture you will need:
- 120 g fresh or 50 g dry dandelion roots;
- 250 ml 96% alcohol.
The roots are placed in a jar and filled with alcohol. The drink is infused for 3-4 weeks, after which it is filtered and sent for further storage. If the drink is made for internal consumption, it is diluted with water to the desired strength.
When the tincture is initially made not for medicinal purposes, but for direct drinking, it is best to use vodka or homemade 40-degree moonshine. To do this, 50 g of dry dandelion roots are poured with 500 ml of vodka and infused for 3 weeks. The finished drink is filtered and poured into a bottle.
Dandelion tincture in triple cologne is used only for medicinal purposes, since the taste and smell of the finished drink is very unusual. Place 100 g of roots in a small glass jar and pour in 200 ml of cologne. After 3 weeks, a delicious medicine is obtained that helps in the fight against many ailments.
Dandelion and burdock root tincture
The medicinal properties of this drink make it possible to perfectly combat allergic reactions and high blood pressure. Burdock root adds bright herbal notes to the tincture and effectively complements its taste. To prepare you will need:
- 50 g dandelion roots;
- 50 g burdock roots;
- 500 ml of vodka or 40 degree moonshine.
The roots of the plant are ground through a meat grinder, mixed together and placed in a liter glass jar. The mixture is poured with vodka and tightly closed with a lid.After 3 weeks of infusion, the drink is filtered through several layers of gauze and bottled for further storage.
What does dandelion tincture in alcohol, vodka, or cologne help with?
Dandelion, when infused, releases all its beneficial properties into alcohol. The resulting drink has a wide spectrum of action. Thus, the tincture is a diuretic, choleretic, antipyretic, expectorant, sedative, laxative and analgesic.
A drink made from dandelion flowers is an excellent laxative. Dandelion tincture is used to treat long-term constipation and frequent flatulence. It is also used as a remedy for treating anemia and improving metabolism in the body.
An infusion of dandelion roots improves appetite. The drink is diluted with water to a strength of 20 degrees, sweetened with honey and taken as an aperitif before meals. The roots also restore the body’s energy balance, saturate it with vitamins and beneficial microelements. Taking dandelion infusion with alcohol in early spring allows you to completely minimize the risk of vitamin deficiency.
A tincture of juice from the leaves of the plant with vodka has a miraculous effect on the organs of vision. Avicenna also attributed healing properties to it. Mix 50 ml of drink, 100 ml of carrot juice and 2 tsp. Liquid honey can be used to obtain a unique medicine that helps restore lost visual acuity. Daily use of only 1 tbsp. l.This mixture, together with eye exercises, in just 3 months can significantly improve vision and reduce the overall level of eye fatigue.
External use of dandelion infusion with vodka
A drink prepared from roots or flowers is an excellent assistant in the fight against arthritis, gout, osteochondrosis and other diseases. Dandelion in vodka helps to effectively relieve joint pain and minimize the effects of muscle spasms. Thanks to inulin, the components of the tincture quickly enter muscle and bone tissue.
The use of tincture of dandelion flowers with vodka can be used as a temporary solution to sudden pain, and as a preventive remedy for joint diseases. In the second case, it is applied to the affected areas of the body 2 times a day - morning and evening. The skin in this area should be as insulated as possible. The best results with this treatment can be achieved when combined with oral medication.
A tincture of dandelion leaf juice is an excellent remedy for insect bites, in particular mosquitoes. In the summer, lotions made from this product are very effective. They relieve itching and remove redness on the skin.
Why and how to drink dandelion tincture
Dandelion tincture is a fairly strong alcohol, so for diseases such as heart attack or stroke, it should be taken only a month after hospital treatment and with the permission of the attending physician. Among other diseases in which dandelion tincture with alcohol helps to minimize negative manifestations are the following pathologies:
- anemia;
- chronic fatigue syndrome;
- atherosclerosis and weakened blood vessels;
- stress and depressive disorders;
- lung diseases;
- epilepsy;
- flatulence and chronic constipation;
- hypertension;
- obesity caused by impaired metabolism;
- avitaminosis.
For all of these diseases, the following course of treatment is applied. 20-30 ml of dandelion tincture with vodka 3 times a day 15 minutes before meals. The duration of one course is 21 days. Between courses there is a break of 1 week. After 3-4 courses you should take a break of 1 month.
Alcohol tincture of dandelion also helps to effectively fight respiratory diseases. In these cases, take 20 ml of dandelion tincture with vodka (or 10 ml when preparing a drink with alcohol) 3 times a day before meals. It is noted that this supplement significantly reduces the duration of respiratory diseases and softens their course.
Features of using dandelion alcohol tincture for children
Drinking alcohol is completely contraindicated for children, so dandelion tincture should not be given to them until they are 18 years old. Even highly diluted alcohol can harm a fragile child’s body. As a result, alcohol solutions and tinctures on all parts of the dandelion can only be used externally.
Children's skin is more delicate and sensitive to external irritants, so at an early age it is worth using less concentrated tinctures. It is best to dilute the tincture with water in a 1:1 ratio and do not rub it into the skin too much.Half an hour after application, it is recommended to rinse the skin with water.
How to use dandelion tincture for cosmetic purposes
The juice of the plant, combined with alcohol, can have a whitening effect on the skin. This product allows you to get rid of freckles and age spots on your face. The tincture of leaf juice is diluted with boiled water in a ratio of 1:3 and applied to the face every evening using a cotton pad.
The greatest effect on facial skin is observed with prolonged use of this product. Red rashes gradually disappear, complexion improves and acne goes away. The components that make up dandelion juice promote enhanced skin regeneration, so the medicine easily gets rid of even traces of severe acne.
Alcohol-containing liquids are an excellent way to combat oily skin. If a person’s skin is prone to dryness, then half an hour after applying the product, rinse it off with water and apply a moisturizer.
Restrictions and contraindications
The greatest caution should be exercised by people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Thus, during periods of exacerbation of gastritis and peptic ulcers, the use of the composition is strictly prohibited. Under no circumstances should the drink be consumed by people who do not have a gallbladder.
In addition to tangible benefits, dandelion tincture can cause harm to the body if used carelessly. It should be remembered that the drink prepared in this way is a strong laxative. In order for the body to get used to it, it should be introduced gradually. It is best to start with 10 drops of tincture diluted in water.As the body gets used to the new stimulus, you can increase the dose.
There are also generally accepted contraindications to drinking alcohol. Alcohol is harmful and in large quantities can cause serious harm to human health. Dandelion tincture should not be taken orally during pregnancy and breastfeeding. People prone to allergic reactions and suffering from individual intolerance to the components of the drink should be especially careful about both internal and external use.
Conclusion
Dandelion tincture, in addition to its excellent consumer qualities, is an excellent medicine. With correctly followed production technology and high-quality raw materials, its regular use allows you to get rid of a large number of different diseases.
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