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Lombard nut or hazelnut grows on a tall bush - hazel, in the wild - on hazel. The fruit is round in shape, dark brown in color. Due to their chemical composition, nuts have beneficial and medicinal properties. In alternative medicine, the leaves, bark and fruits of the plant are used to treat and prevent a number of diseases. Hazelnut decoction and tincture are indicated for oral and external use.
Beneficial properties of hazelnut tincture
The tincture retains all the beneficial and medicinal properties of the chemical composition of hazelnuts. The highest concentration of biologically active substances is contained in hazel fruits. Hazelnuts include:
- dietary fiber (fiber);
- proteins;
- oils;
- carbohydrates;
- provitamins and B vitamins;
- minerals: magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron.
A tincture enriched with the medicinal properties of hazel is used in folk medicine for the following purposes:
- increasing the energy potential of the body;
- restoration of muscle and joint tissue;
- relief of bacterial damage to the skin, regeneration of affected areas of the epidermis;
- normalization of digestive processes.
Hazelnut tincture contains a high percentage of fatty acids. Prevents the deposition of cholesterol plaques on the walls of arteries and veins, thereby improving blood flow. Serves as a prevention of cardiovascular pathologies. The remedy, prepared according to alternative medicine recipes, has the following properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- regenerating;
- antipyretic;
- diuretic.
The drug promotes:
- strengthening the body's defense response;
- removal of toxic substances;
- suppression of putrefactive processes in the intestines;
- normalization of arterial hypertension (after a course of taking the tincture, the pressure indicator decreases);
- strengthening bone and muscle tissue;
- stabilization of hormonal levels and nervous system;
- stimulation of brain functions (prevents the development of senile dementia);
- improving memory.
It also normalizes the functioning of the digestive tract.
What does hazelnut tincture help with?
Hazelnut tincture, due to its diuretic effect, relieves swelling and improves the condition of the walls of blood vessels. Reception is indicated for diseases of the genitourinary system. In the absence of an allergic reaction to nuts, it is recommended to take a water-based tincture in limited dosages for women during lactation. The remedy is used for treatment:
- periphlebitis;
- varicose veins;
- trophic ulcers;
- prostatitis;
- reproductive system;
- atherosclerosis in the initial stage;
- neuroses;
- stroke;
- heart attack;
- chronic fatigue syndrome;
Hazelnut tincture is included in a complex with medications for diabetes and oncology.
How to prepare hazel tincture
Hazelnuts are harvested to prepare a medicinal product.The ripening period for hazel fruits is from late August to mid-September. The shell (plus) acquires a light brown color; during the period of maturity, the hazelnut easily separates and falls off. The collected nuts are scattered in a thin layer and dried in a ventilated area. Prepare an alcohol-based product:
- vodka;
- medical alcohol;
- moonshine.
Hazelnut tincture with moonshine
To prepare, you need to peel the hazelnuts. For the recipe you will need 20 pcs. nuts and 1.5 liters of moonshine. The amount of ingredients can be reduced or increased, observing the given proportions. Cooking sequence:
- Grind the shells using any available method.
- Grind the hazelnut kernels in a mortar.
- Place in a glass or ceramic container.
- Fill with moonshine.
- Close and remove to infuse for 1 month.
The room should be unlit. When the product has infused, it is filtered, bottled, and sealed.
Hazelnut tincture with vodka
The drink prepared according to the recipe has not only medicinal properties, but also good taste. Helps increase appetite. Ingredients:
- vodka – 1.5 l;
- hazelnuts – 250 g;
- honey – 150 g;
- aloe – 50 g.
Recipe:
- Aloe leaves are crushed, placed in a container, and filled with vodka.
- The mixture is infused for 24 hours. Then the tincture is filtered.
- The hazelnuts are peeled, the kernels are crushed to a powder, mixed with honey, and added to vodka.
- Place the container in the refrigerator, after 21 days the drink will be ready.
Hazelnut tincture with alcohol
Recipe Ingredients:
- hazel leaves – 20 pcs.;
- unripe hazelnuts – 25 pcs.;
- honey;
- medical alcohol (960) – 300 ml;
- lemon – 1/4 part.
Preparation:
- The leaves are ground in a meat grinder.
- Squeeze out the juice through cheesecloth and bring to a boil.
- Mix with the same amount of honey.
- Add lemon juice.
- Hazelnuts are crushed together with the plush.
- All ingredients are placed in a 1 liter jar.
- Fill with alcohol and close the lid tightly.
- Infuse the product for 1.5 months in a cool, dark place.
- Then the medicine is filtered, poured into a bottle, and sealed.
It is not recommended to use metal utensils when preparing the drink.
How to take hazelnut tincture
The product is prepared on an alcohol basis, so you need to drink it in accordance with the dosage so that the tincture provides benefits to the body and not the opposite effect.
Recommended rules for taking and amount of medication:
- Take the medicine in 3 doses over 30 minutes. before breakfast, lunch and dinner 1 tbsp. l. (10 ml).
- After a 3-day course, the dose is doubled.
- Take within 2 weeks.
- Take a break for 3 days and repeat the treatment regimen.
The duration of the course is determined by the doctor depending on the disease.
Contraindications to hazel infusion
Hazelnut tincture is useful due to the high concentration of active substances, and it also has energy properties. But it cannot be taken for all diseases. Contraindications:
- Alcohol addiction (treatment can only be carried out with water-based tincture).
- Hepatitis or cirrhosis of the liver.
- Kidney failure.
- Peritonitis in the acute stage.
- Pancreatitis.
- Cholecystitis.
- Age restriction (prohibited for children under 10 years old).
- External use for psoriasis.
- Stomach ulcer.
- Acute form of gastritis.
The drug is contraindicated for the following categories of people:
- For patients with diabetes, if honey is present in the composition.
- Pregnant women.
- In case of individual intolerance to ethanol or hazelnuts.
- In case of hypertensive crisis (tincture does not normalize the condition, but will only worsen it).
A long course may cause headaches, in which case treatment is stopped.
Terms and conditions of storage
To prepare a high-quality tincture, it is recommended to follow the rules for storing the main raw materials. Peeled hazelnut kernels are placed in a dark glass container and kept in the refrigerator. Hazel is stored in the shell for 6 months; after the expiration of the period, most of the beneficial substances are lost.
Alcohol tincture of hazelnuts is stored in a dark, cool place, ideally a refrigerator or basement. The container must be opaque and out of reach of children. Temperature – no higher than +50 C. If the conditions are met, the shelf life is 5 years. Over time, sediment may appear, then it is advisable to carefully pour the tincture into another container. This does not mean that the product has deteriorated; its medicinal properties are fully preserved.
Conclusion
Hazelnut tincture is a product that has energy value and medicinal properties. Made from alcohol, vodka, moonshine. Used for the treatment and prevention of a number of pathologies of the digestive and cardiovascular systems. Recommended for strengthening the immune system and increasing the body's energy potential.
