The history of phytotherapy has more than one millennium. Medicinal properties of plants for various diseases were used in the ancient civilizations of the Sumerians, Egyptians, Chinese, etc. However, folk medicine received a scientific basis only in Ancient Rome. His famous doctors were the first to make a scientific description of the medicinal properties of plants, made recipes for drugs that can be used in the treatment of certain diseases. They were the first to invent such dosage forms as extract and tincture. A great contribution to ancient Greek medicine and pharmacopoeia was made by Claudius Galen, who developed the technology for obtaining these dosage forms, as well as ointments, powders, preparations, pills and plasters.
Since that time, tinctures have been widely used in formal and alternative medicine. They are made from medicinal plants and alcohol and have a number of advantages. The most important, perhaps, is that, in comparison with other dosage forms (infusions, decoctions, juices), they are stored longer and during all this time retain all their medicinal properties. In addition, alcohol and vodka are strong solvents and draw out those substances that are not released into water (for example, essential oils), and the tinctures obtained from them are practically free of side effects, have the most powerful effect, therefore, they are taken inside in small doses.
This publication contains recipes for alcoholic tinctures from medicinal plants used in the treatment of various diseases, which are quite simple to prepare at home.
1 Making tinctures at home
When preparing tinctures at home, there are some rules, following which will preserve the medicinal properties of plants. To do this, first of all, you should correctly collect and dry the medicinal raw materials, and only then proceed directly to the preparation of tinctures.
Collection, preparation and drying of raw materials
The procurement of medicinal raw materials (roots, stems, leaves, fruits, bark, buds, flowers) begins at a time when it contains the maximum amount of nutrients. So, for example, the aboveground parts of plants are recommended to be collected in the period from the beginning of flowering to the ripening of fruits, underground - at the end of the growing season, when they have accumulated a supply of nutrients.
Plants will retain their beneficial properties only if they are collected and prepared according to all the rules.
The collection of aboveground parts (stems, leaves, buds, bark, flowers, fruits, seeds) of plants is carried out in good clear weather, since raw materials moist from dew or rain are difficult to dry.
The bark is harvested in April-May, during the period of intensive sap flow, when it easily exfoliates. The maximum amount of active nutrients is contained in the young bark, so it is harvested from 1-2-year-old branches or seedlings. Old, cracked, as well as moss and lichen-covered bark is not suitable for collection, since it is poor in nutrients. On the trunk with a sharp knife, first, annular cuts are made to the wood at a distance of 20–30 cm from each other, then 1–3 longitudinal cuts between the rings. The bark is slightly peeled off and left to dry for 1-2 days. After that, the bark is collected, dried, and crushed.
If harvesting is carried out in forestry, it is advisable to first find out on which trees you can cut the bark. In other cases, it can only be harvested from 1–2 branches, so as not to destroy the tree.
The buds are harvested around March-April, after swelling, but before blooming. Large buds can be carefully cut with a sharp knife directly from the branches. If the buds are small, then the branches are first cut, slightly dried, and then threshed.
Leaves are harvested shortly before or during the flowering period, except for those species in which leaves appear only after flowering ends. The leaves are carefully cut (especially from the stems so as not to damage the plant) with a sharp knife, thick juicy petioles are removed, which practically do not contain useful substances. Nettle leaves can be picked with gloves or by first mowing the grass and keeping it for about 1–2 days, after which the aerial parts will lose their pungency.
Flowers (corollas and petals) are harvested during the budding period or at the beginning of their blooming. The inflorescences-baskets are harvested at a time when the marginal petals are located horizontally, and if they are not there, at the time of the blooming of the marginal tubular flowers. The exception is arnica, the flowers of which are harvested before the edge petals take a horizontal position. The pedicels of the collected flowers are removed and folded, without compaction, into prepared baskets.
Grass (leafy and flowering stems and shoots, sometimes together with flowers), herbaceous and semi-shrub plants are harvested at the beginning of flowering, cutting off with a sharp knife at the level of the lower leaves. In species with woody stems (wormwood, sweet clover, etc.), they are discarded, harvesting only leaves and flowering tops.
Medicinal raw materials have a certain shelf life, then they lose their medicinal properties.
Fruits and seeds are harvested when they are fully ripe, early in the morning or late in the evening in wet weather. Juicy fruits are removed carefully so as not to damage, and immediately sent to drying, before they have time to cake. In no case should spoiled or unripe fruits be used.
The underground parts (roots, rhizomes, rhizomes with undivided roots, tubers) of plants can be harvested in any weather, since they must be washed before drying. Roots are harvested in the fall: in annuals at the end of the growing season, in biennials - in the fall of the second year, in perennials - in the fall of the second or third year. The exception is two-leaved lyubka, the tubers of which are harvested in July. The underground parts of plants can also be harvested in early spring, before the start of the growing season.
Roots, rhizomes and tubers are carefully removed from the soil with a shovel or pitchfork, shaken off, cleaned of large lumps of dirt and washed in cold running water. The underground parts of plants, which contain saponins and mucous substances (male fern, some orchids, burdock, cyanosis, etc.) are not washed, but cleaned with a stiff brush and carefully peeled off the upper skin. True, in some cases (if the roots are heavily contaminated) they are still washed, but very quickly, otherwise the raw material may lose saponins, swell and darken.
When harvesting, underground raw materials should be collected so that a certain amount of plants remains for resumption of planting.
Collected and cleaned of impurities, rotten and brownish parts, the raw material is crushed, seeds, buds and fruits are sieved to remove dust and debris. Then it is placed in an even thin layer on prepared trays and dried in a darkened and well-ventilated room (in the attic or under a canopy). Do not dry in direct sunlight, especially flowers, grass, leaves and rhizomes.
The buds are placed in a thin layer on trays and mixed periodically during drying. Dried outdoors under a canopy or in a cool, well-ventilated area, as they can begin to bloom when warm.
The bark is placed in a single layer on a tray and dried in a well-ventilated area or outdoors. Correctly dried bark becomes brittle.
Leaves are placed on a tray in 2-3 layers and dried in a well-ventilated area, periodically turning over. Properly and completely dried grass becomes brittle. After that, it is left in the fresh air for a few more days so that it absorbs moisture from the air and does not crumble when packed.
Depending on the main components, alcoholic herbal tinctures can be stored for up to 3-4 years or more.
Flowers are placed on the tray in a thin layer so as not to turn over; complex inflorescences-baskets from time to time should be agitated for even drying.
Roots, rhizomes and tubers are dried in the shade in a well-ventilated area. Large and thick underground parts of plants are pre-cut lengthwise into several parts, and long ones are also cut across, so that they dry out faster. Properly dried roots become brittle.
Plants rich in essential oils (mint, lemon balm, jasmine, oregano, thyme, etc.) are placed on the tray in a thick layer and dried slowly at a temperature of 25-30 ° C, due to which the concentration of essential oil in them increases.
It is necessary to quickly dry plants containing glycosides and alkaloids (foxglove leaves, dope, henbane, centaury, lily of the valley, motherwort, etc.) and vitamin-containing species (rose hips, strawberries, primrose leaves, etc.), since these substances quickly evaporate and break down ... The former are dried at 50–60 ° C, the latter at 70–90 ° C, and if essential oils (black currant fruits) are contained together with vitamins, at 50–60 ° C.
Finished raw materials are packed in paper or cardboard bags, but it is best to use glass or metal containers with a tight-fitting lid. Store raw materials in a well-ventilated, dark, dry and clean room. Strong-smelling substances (kerosene, naphthalene, etc.) must not be stored in this room, since the raw material easily absorbs extraneous odors.
It should be remembered that poisonous medicinal plants should be harvested with special gloves, not put to dry together with other plants.
Poisonous and odorous plants are stored separately from the rest.
The shelf life of raw materials is different: on average, flowers, leaves and grass are stored for no more than 1–2 years, underground parts of the plant - 3–5 years, and the expiration date of lymphocytes is unlimited.
Preparation of tinctures
For the preparation of the tincture, medicinal raw materials and 40–70% ethyl alcohol or vodka are used. The raw materials are pre-crushed so that the nutrients are completely extracted. If several plants are used to prepare the tincture, then each is crushed separately, and only then mixed in the desired proportion. The infusion is best prepared in a glass container (bottle, bottle, jar, etc.) with a tight-fitting stopper.
A teaspoon contains about 5 g of dry crushed raw materials, in a dessert one - 10 g, in a dining room without a top - 15 g, in a dining room with a top - 20 g.
A mixture of crushed medicinal raw materials is poured with 70% ethyl alcohol or vodka in a ratio of 1: 5 or 1: 10. Insist at room temperature for 7-10 days, periodically shaking the bottle.
The finished tincture is defended for another 3-4 days at a temperature not exceeding 8 ° C, then filtered through several layers of gauze or cotton cloth.
Correctly prepared tincture should be transparent, have the smell and taste of the plant from which it was prepared. Store tinctures in glass containers, preferably dark glass, in a cool, dark place for several years.
2 Tincture recipes
Homemade tinctures are taken in small doses - 10-30 drops each. It should be remembered that in no case should you self-medicate, it is better to first consult with your doctor, who will help you choose the right drug and the regimen for its administration.
Tinctures with anti-inflammatory and disinfectant effects
Calendula tincture
Tincture is a liquid dosage form prepared from plant or animal raw materials and alcohol without heating.
1 tablespoon with the top of calendula flowers is poured into 100 ml of vodka and insisted for 8-10 days in a cool dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Used for angina, wounds, inflammatory skin diseases. Before use, dilute with water in a ratio of 2: 1. For gargling with sore throat, inflammatory diseases of the gums, 1 teaspoon of the tincture is diluted in 1 glass of boiled water.
Wormwood tincture
1 tablespoon with the top of the herb wormwood is poured with 250 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 7-8 days in a dark, warm place. After that, the alcohol is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. Used externally as an anti-inflammatory and disinfectant.
Tincture of St. John's wort and calendula
Mix 1 tablespoon of calendula flowers and St. John's wort herb. 1 tablespoon with the top of the mixture is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 8-10 days in a cool dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. They are used externally for inflammatory skin diseases, wounds, ulcers, burns, for rinsing in diseases of the oral cavity.
Tincture of arnica, eucalyptus and calendula
Mix 1 tablespoon of mountain arnica flowers, calendula officinalis flowers and eucalyptus ball leaves. 1 tablespoon of the mixture is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days. The finished tincture is filtered. They are used for applications in the periodontal pockets and on the gums in case of inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity (periodontal disease, gingivitis, etc.).
Burnet and chamomile tincture
Mix 1 tablespoon of crushed rhizomes and roots of medicinal burnet and chamomile flowers. 1 tablespoon of the mixture is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 8-10 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the roots are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. A tincture diluted with water (1 teaspoon per 1 glass of water) is used for rinsing with angina, inflammatory gum diseases.
Shepherd's purse tincture
It should be remembered that children should not be given alcoholic tinctures up to 3 years old, and from that age only in extreme cases, after consulting a doctor.
1 tablespoon of shepherd's purse herb is poured with 100 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 8 days in a dark place. Then the alcohol is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. Used to treat minor wounds and abrasions.
Lilac tincture
3 tablespoons of common lilac flowers are poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 10-12 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the flowers are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. Used in the form of compresses and lotions for the treatment of purulent wounds, ulcers, and bruises.
Tincture of chamomile tongueless
2 tablespoons of tongueless chamomile herb pour 200 ml of vodka and leave for 12 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Used as an anti-inflammatory agent externally for diseases of the mucous membranes of the mouth and eyes, wounds, ulcers, internally - for colds, stomach and intestinal catarrh, 20-25 drops 2-3 times a day. For rinsing and rinsing, the tincture is diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 10.
Sage tincture
1 tablespoon of medicinal sage herb is poured with 200 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the alcohol is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. They are used externally for treating small wounds and bruises, rinsing for inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, sore throat.
Tinctures with a diuretic and choleretic effect
Tincture of thigh
200 ml of vodka is poured over 1 tablespoon of saxifrage root, crushed in a mortar or coffee grinder, and infused for 10 days in a dark place. Then the vodka is drained, the roots are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 20 drops per 1 tablespoon of water 2-3 times a day. Used as a diuretic for dropsy.
Elderberry herbal tincture
1 tablespoon with the top of the crushed roots of herbaceous elderberry (wild) pour 100 ml of vodka and insist for 8 days in a warm place. Then the vodka is drained, the roots are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 3 tablespoons of water 23 times a day. Used as a diuretic for inflammatory kidney diseases.
Tincture of sea onion
1 dessert spoon of chopped sea onion root is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered.
Take 10-15 drops per 0.5 glass of water 2-4 times a day. Used as a diuretic for dropsy. It is contraindicated to take tincture for inflammatory kidney diseases.
Aspen bark tincture
1 tablespoon of aspen bark is poured with 250 ml of vodka and insisted for 21 days in a dark place. Then the vodka is drained, the bark is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 2030 drops per 0.5 glass of water 2 times a day. Used as a diuretic.
Tincture of lovage
1 tablespoon of lovage root crushed in a coffee grinder is poured with 100 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 10-12 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. Then the alcohol is drained, the roots are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 10-15 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day. Used as a diuretic for kidney disease.
Tsmin tincture
1 tablespoon of sandy cmin flowers are poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 8-10 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. After that, the vodka is drained, the flowers are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.5 glass of water 2-3 times a day. It is used as a choleretic agent for diseases of the liver and gallbladder.
Dandelion tincture
1 tablespoon of fresh crushed leaves and roots of medicinal dandelion is poured with 100 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the alcohol is drained, the flowers and roots are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 20 drops per 0.5 glass of water 2-3 times a day. Used as a choleretic agent for liver diseases.
Bupleur tincture
1 tablespoon herb of goat leafweed is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 7 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 20-25 drops per 1 tablespoon of water 3-4 times a day. It is used as a choleretic agent for diseases of the liver and gallbladder.
Corn silk tincture
1 tablespoon of corn silk is poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day before meals. It is used as a choleretic agent for diseases of the liver and gallbladder.
Toadflax tincture
1 tablespoon of chopped toadflax grass is poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 10 days in a dark place. Then the vodka is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops 2-3 times a day. Used as a choleretic agent for liver diseases.
Tinctures with antipyretic and diaphoretic action
Linden blossom tincture
The tinctures are stored in a dark, cool place, since nutrients are destroyed under the influence of sunlight.
2 tablespoons of linden blossom are poured over 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark, warm place, occasionally shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops per 0.5 glass of warm water 2-3 times a day.
Raspberry tincture
Mix 1 tablespoon of berries and flowers of common raspberry, pour 200 ml of vodka into the mixture and insist for 10 days in a dark place. After that, the vodka is drained, the flowers and berries are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 30-40 drops per 0.5 glass of warm water 3-4 times a day.
Blackthorn tincture
Mix 1 tablespoon of crushed young shoots, roots and thorn bark and grind in a coffee grinder. 1 tablespoon of the mixture is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 10 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops per 0.5 glass of warm water 2-3 times a day.
Blackberry tincture
Fresh blackberries are poured with vodka in a ratio of 1: 10 and insisted for 10 days in a dark place. Then the vodka is drained, the berries are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day. Used as a diaphoretic for colds, with severe hypothermia.
Tincture of currant leaves
Mix 1 tablespoon of leaves and buds of garden currant. The mixture is ground in a mortar or coffee grinder, poured in 150 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 12 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 25-30 drops per 0.5 glass of warm water 3-4 times a day.
Thyme and lemon balm tincture
Mix 1 tablespoon of herb creeping thyme and lemon balm.
The mixture is poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. After that, the vodka is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Used externally for rubbing, inside take 20-30 drops per 0.5 cups of warm water 3-4 times a day.
Strawberry and Juniper Tincture
After the patient has been rubbed with herbal tincture, he should not be covered with a blanket so that the alcohol will evaporate faster.
Mix 1 tablespoon of wild strawberry herb and common juniper berries. The mixture is ground in a coffee grinder or mortar, 250 ml of vodka is poured in and insisted for 8 days, periodically shaking the bottle. After that, the vodka is drained, the grass and berries are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 15-30 drops per 0.5 glass of warm water 2-3 times a day.
Yarrow tincture
1 tablespoon of chopped yarrow herb is poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 10 days in a dark place. Then the vodka is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Used externally for rubbing, inside take 10-15 drops per 0.3 cups of warm water 2-3 times a day.
Alder and raspberry tincture
Mix 1 tablespoon of fresh crushed gray alder leaves and raspberry flowers. The mixture is poured into 250 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the leaves and flowers are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.3 cups of warm water 2-3 times a day.
Meadowsweet tincture
1 tablespoon of meadowsweet root crushed in a coffee grinder is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 10 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.5 glass of warm water 2-3 times a day.
Oregano, coltsfoot and raspberry tincture
Mix 1 tablespoon of oregano herb, leaves of coltsfoot and common raspberries. 1 tablespoon of the mixture crushed in a coffee grinder is poured with 250 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.5 glass of warm water 2-3 times a day.
Tinctures with a coagulating and hemostatic effect
Nettle tincture
2 tablespoons of chopped stinging nettle leaves are poured into 100 ml of vodka and infused for 5-6 days in a dark place at room temperature, then 2-3 days in the refrigerator. The finished tincture is filtered. They are used externally for the treatment of bleeding wounds and ulcers, internally - for uterine, pulmonary, intestinal, hemorrhoidal bleeding, heavy menstruation, 15–20 drops 2-3 times a day.
Cat's foot tincture
1 tablespoon of cat's paw herb is poured into 100 ml of vodka and insisted for 7 days in a dark, warm place, occasionally shaking the bottle. After that, the vodka is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops per 0.5 glass of water 2-3 times a day. Used as a coagulating and hemostatic agent for uterine, gastrointestinal and nasal bleeding. Outwardly, the tincture is used for hemorrhoidal bleeding, for which it is diluted with water (1 teaspoon per 1 glass of water).
Viburnum bark tincture
The tinctures are stored in a tightly closed container, as the alcohol quickly evaporates.
1 tablespoon of crushed viburnum bark is poured into 100 ml of 50% alcohol and insisted for 7-8 days in a cool dark place. The finished tincture is allowed to stand for 1-2 days in a dark place at room temperature, and then filtered. Take 15-30 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day before meals. Used for uterine bleeding, heavy menstruation and hemorrhoids.
Arnica tincture
2 tablespoons with the top of the flowers and roots of mountain arnica are poured with 250 ml of vodka and insisted for 8-10 days in a dark, warm place. The finished tincture is filtered. It is used externally as a hemostatic agent for injuries, as well as bleeding gums, internally - for diapedetic hemorrhages.
Lamb tincture
100 ml of vodka is poured into 1 tablespoon with the top of white lamina flowers and insisted for 8 days in a dark, warm place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the flowers are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Used externally as a hemostatic agent.
Barberry tincture
It should be remembered that alcohol quickly evaporates and the concentration of the tincture increases over time. Therefore, you should reduce the dose of the drug taken.
1 tablespoon of common barberry leaves is poured into 100 ml of vodka and insisted for 7-8 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. The finished alcoholic tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops 2-3 times a day. It is used as a hemostatic agent for uterine bleeding, as well as for diseases of the liver and biliary tract.
Knotweed tincture
3 tablespoons of the herb of highlander pepper (water pepper) are poured into 100 ml of vodka and insisted for 7 days in a dark, warm place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops per 1 tablespoon of water 2-3 times a day. Used for hemoptysis, heavy menstruation, uterine, hemorrhoidal and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Burnet tincture
2 tablespoons of crushed rhizomes and roots of medicinal burnet are poured with 200 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 7 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the alcohol is drained, the roots are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day. Used for internal bleeding (uterine, hemorrhoidal, intestinal, gastric) and hemoptysis.
Tincture of common groundwort
1 tablespoon of the crushed root of the common groundwort is poured with 100 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the alcohol is drained, the roots are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. Take 20-30 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2 times a day. Used as a hemostatic agent for internal bleeding.
Mistletoe and horsetail tincture
Mix 1 tablespoon of herb mistletoe and horsetail. 1 tablespoon of the mixture is poured with 100 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. Take 15-20 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2 times a day. Used as a hemostatic agent for gastric bleeding.
Bedstraw tincture
It should be remembered that essential oil tinctures are the most potent and, if used incorrectly, can cause side effects.
1 tablespoon of fresh chopped grass of the present bedstraw is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 10 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. It is used externally as a hemostatic agent for wounds and abscesses.
Pain-relieving tinctures
Calamus tincture
1 tablespoon of crushed calamus roots are poured with 100 ml of vodka, insisted for 8 days, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered, used for toothache, for which a tampon is impregnated with it and applied to a sore tooth or gum.
Birch bud tincture
1 tablespoon of birch buds is poured with 100 ml of vodka and infused for 8-10 days. The finished tincture is filtered. Used externally for wounds, bruises, as well as bedsores and toothache. To do this, a napkin is impregnated with tincture and applied to the affected area for 15–20 minutes.
Lemon balm tincture
1 tablespoon of lemon balm herb is poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 1214 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. It is used externally as a pain reliever for toothache, internally - for severe pain in the stomach and heart area, 10-15 drops.
Tincture of broadleaf rosemary
1 tablespoon with the top of broadleaf roots is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops 1 time a day. Used as a sedative (for spasms) and pain reliever for convulsive constipation, exacerbation of peptic ulcer disease, colitis, stomach and intestinal cramps, etc.
Wormwood tincture
1 tablespoon of wormwood leaves (Chernobyl) is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 12 days in a dark place. Then the vodka is drained, the leaves are squeezed, the tincture is filtered. It is used externally as a pain reliever for toothache, internally - for pain in the intestines, 10-15 drops 2 times a day.
Lavender tincture
3 tablespoons of fresh crushed herbs and lavender flowers are poured over 150 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place. Then the vodka is drained, the grass and flowers are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. It is used externally as a pain reliever for dislocations and bruises.
Tinctures with antirheumatic action
Eucalyptus tincture
2 tablespoons of crushed eucalyptus leaves are poured into 250 ml of 70% alcohol and infused for 1-2 days at room temperature in a dark place, then in a cool (at least 8 ° C) - 7-8 days. The finished tincture is filtered. Used externally for joint pain and rheumatism.
Horse chestnut tincture
2 tablespoons of horse chestnut flowers are poured over 200 ml of vodka, coached for 8 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Used externally for rubbing as an anti-inflammatory and decongestant for rheumatism, joint pain.
Tincture from the purchase
Tinctures from medicinal plants are used both externally (compresses, rubdowns) and internally.
1 tablespoon with the top of the crushed roots of the medicinal plant is poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 7 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the roots are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. It is used externally for rubbing as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent for rheumatism, back pain, as well as for bruises.
Lilac tincture
0.5 cups of flowers and buds of common lilac are poured into the bottle, 70% alcohol is added to the top and insisted for 20 days in a warm place, shaking occasionally. Then the alcohol is drained, the flowers and buds are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through cheesecloth. It is used externally as a pain reliever for rheumatism, gout, arthritis, pain in the joints and lower back. The tincture can also be taken orally 10-15 drops 2 times a day 30 minutes before meals.
Juniper Tincture
1 tablespoon of crushed stalks of common juniper is poured with 150 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 10 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Used externally for rubbing as an anesthetic for rheumatic pains, gout.
Primrose tincture
Mix 1 tablespoon of leaves and roots with rhizomes of spring primrose.
The mixture is poured with 200 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 10-12 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. After that, the alcohol is drained, the leaves and roots are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. Used externally for rubbing with rheumatism, joint pain, internally - 10-15 drops per 0.3 cups of water 2-3 times a day.
Pepper tincture
1 dessert spoon of crushed fruits of one-year-old paprika is poured with 100 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 10-14 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. After that, the alcohol is drained, the fruits are squeezed, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. Used externally for rubbing as an irritant for rheumatism, neuralgia, radiculitis.
Wormwood tincture
For the preparation of tinctures, use only pure medical alcohol or good quality vodka.
1 tablespoon with the top of the herb wormwood paniculata is poured with 100 ml of vodka and insisted for 14 days in a dark place. After that, the vodka is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Used externally for rubbing with rheumatism, pain in the joints and lower back, sciatica.
Creeping thyme tincture
3 tablespoons of creeping thyme herb pour 100 ml of vodka and leave for 21 days in a dark place. Then the vodka is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. Used externally for rubbing with joint pain, rheumatism.
Burdock tincture
The medicinal effect of the tinctures is determined by the properties of the plants used for the preparation.
Mix 1 tablespoon of burdock roots, previously ground in a coffee grinder, and honey, pour 200 ml of 70% alcohol and leave for 14 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. After that, the tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. Used for rheumatism, joint pain.
Elecampane and burdock tincture
Mix 1 tablespoon of roots of elecampane high and burdock crushed in a coffee grinder. 1 tablespoon of the mixture is poured with 200 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 12-14 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. Used for rheumatism.
Angelica tincture
2 tablespoons of crushed angelica roots are poured with 200 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the alcohol is drained, the roots are squeezed through cheesecloth, the tincture is filtered. Used externally for rubbing with rheumatism, back pain.
Poplar bud tincture
1 tablespoon with the top of black poplar buds is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 14 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. After that, the alcohol is drained, the kidneys are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. Used externally for rubbing with rheumatism, sciatica, gout, and colds.
Tincture from perestupa
1 tablespoon crushed in a coffee grinder root of the white step is poured with 200 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 10 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. After that, the tincture is filtered. Used externally for rubbing with rheumatism, pain and swelling in the joints.
Tinctures with expectorant and anti-febrile effects
Anise tincture
1 tablespoon of ordinary anise crushed in a coffee grinder is poured with 250 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a warm dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 510 drops 2-3 times a day. Used as an expectorant for coughs, lung diseases (bronchitis, bronchial asthma, pneumonia, etc.).
Ledum tincture
The ancients revered elecampane as a magical plant with nine magical powers.
1 tablespoon with the top of the wild rosemary herb is poured with 250 ml of vodka and insisted for 8-10 days. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.3 cups of warm water. Used as an expectorant for coughs, bronchitis and bronchial asthma. The tincture is contraindicated in case of increased excitability.
Loch tincture
1 tablespoon of narrow-leaved sucker flowers are poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 7 days in a dark, warm place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 10-20 drops 2-3 times a day. Used as an expectorant for inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
Sunflower tincture
1 tablespoon of regional sunflower flowers is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted in a dark place for 8-10 days, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the liquid is drained, the flowers are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. Take 20-30 drops 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. Used as an anti-febrile remedy for influenza, malaria, upper respiratory tract infections.
Elecampane tincture
1 tablespoon with the top of the roots of a high elecampane is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 12 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the roots are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. Take 15-20 drops 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. It is used as an expectorant for colds and lung diseases, as well as externally for inflammatory skin diseases.
Primrose and coltsfoot tincture
Mix 1 tablespoon of leaves of spring primrose and coltsfoot. 1 tablespoon of the mixture is poured with 100 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. After that, the alcohol is drained, the leaves are squeezed, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. Take 10-15 drops per 1 tablespoon of water 3-4 times a day. Used as an expectorant for inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system.
Yarrow tincture
1 tablespoon with the top of the yarrow herb is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 10 days. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.3 cups of warm water with honey 2-3 times a day. Used as an expectorant for coughs, acute bronchitis, and pulmonary bleeding.
Fragrant violet tincture
1 tablespoon with the top of the roots of a fragrant violet is poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 10-12 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the roots are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. It is used as an expectorant for colds and lung diseases, as well as for gargling with flu and sore throat, after diluting with water (1 teaspoon per 1 glass of water).
Tincture of violet tricolor
1 tablespoon of fragrant violet herb is poured into 150 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through cheesecloth. Take 20-25 drops 2-3 times a day 20-30 minutes before meals. Used as an expectorant for colds and lung diseases.
Tinctures with a calming effect
Valerian tincture
The crushed roots of valerian officinalis are poured with 70% alcohol in a ratio of 1: 5 and placed in a dark, warm place for 7 days. After that, the alcohol is drained, the roots are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. Take 15-25 drops 23 times a day. Used as a sedative for stress, nervous disorders, as well as for pain in the heart, migraine.
Motherwort tincture
1 tablespoon of motherwort herb is poured with 200 ml of 70% ethyl alcohol and insisted for 7 days in a dark, warm place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. Used as a sedative for insomnia, hysteria, increased nervous excitability, neuroses, etc.
Lily of the valley tincture
Preparations based on valerian are used not only as a sedative, but also to improve coronary circulation, with spasms of the gastrointestinal tract.
2 tablespoons of May lily of the valley flowers are poured into 100 ml of vodka and insisted for 12-14 days in a cool dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 10-15 drops 2-3 times a day 20-30 minutes after meals. Used for depression, unreasonable feelings of fear and anxiety.
Peony tincture
1 dessert spoon of the crushed roots of the evading peony is poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 12-14 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the roots are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 20-25 drops 2-3 times a day. Used as a sedative for insomnia, excessive nervous excitability, constant feelings of anxiety and fear.
Oregano tincture
1 dessert spoonful of oregano herb is poured with 200 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted in a dark place for 8-10 days. Then the alcohol is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.3 cups of water 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. Used as a sedative and tonic for insomnia, nervous strain, general weakness.
Scutellaria tincture
It should be remembered that peony-based preparations should be taken in short courses and be sure to take a break of at least 10 days.
1 tablespoon of Scutellaria Baikal roots are poured with 100 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 2 tablespoons of water 2-3 times a day 20 minutes before meals. Used as a sedative for increased excitability, insomnia, neurosis, to improve performance.
Tinctures used to normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract
Wormwood tincture
1 tablespoon of wormwood herb is poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 7-8 days in a cool dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2 times a day. Used to increase appetite and normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract.
Mint tincture
2 tablespoons of crushed peppermint leaves are poured with 70% alcohol and insisted for 7 days in a dark, warm place. Then the infused alcohol is drained, the grass is squeezed out and the tincture is filtered. Take 1530 drops per 1 tablespoon of water 3 times a day. Used internally to normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, improve digestion, as an antiemetic agent, externally - for toothache and headaches.
Gentian tincture
1 tablespoon with the top of the herb of yellow gentian pour 200 ml of vodka and insist for 8 days in a dark, warm place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops, diluted in 0.3 glasses of water. Used to improve digestion, stimulate appetite.
Highlander serpentine tincture
1 tablespoon with the top of the crushed rhizome of the mountaineer snake is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 7 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the roots are squeezed through cheesecloth, the tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day. Used as an astringent for gastrointestinal disorders.
Buckthorn bark tincture
Preparations based on the mountaineer snake are also used for cholelithiasis and stones in the bladder.
1 tablespoon of crushed buckthorn bark brittle is poured into 200 ml of 30% alcohol and insisted for 7 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the liquid is drained, the roots are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day. Used as a laxative.
Tincture of rhubarb, gentian and calamus
Mix 8 tablespoons of crushed rhubarb root, 2 tablespoons of yellow gentian root and 1 tablespoon of calamus root. 1 tablespoon with the top of the mixture is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 7-8 days in a dark, warm place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 15-30 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2 times a day. Used to normalize the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, and also as a laxative.
Centaury tincture
1 tablespoon with the top of the herb centaury umbrella pour 200 ml of vodka and insist in a dark place for 7 days. Then the vodka is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2 times a day 30 minutes before meals. Used to stimulate appetite, improve digestion and enhance intestinal motility.
Tincture of wormwood, centaury and shamrock
Mix 2 tablespoons of wormwood herb, 4 tablespoons of centaury herb, 4 tablespoons of trefoil leaves and 1 tablespoon of tangerine peel (without the white inner layer). 1 tablespoon of the mixture is poured with 250 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 8 days in a warm, dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 10-15 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2 times a day. Used to improve digestion, increase appetite.
Hypericum tincture
1 tablespoon with the top of the herb St. John's wort is poured with 200 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 7 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops per 0.5 glass of water 3 times a day. Used for gastrointestinal diseases, constipation and to stimulate appetite.
Comfrey tincture
In ancient times, St. John's wort was called a herb for 99 diseases and was used to treat a wide variety of diseases.
1 tablespoon of comfrey roots crushed in a mortar or coffee grinder is poured with 100 ml of vodka and insisted for 5-6 days in a dark warm place, then 1-2 days in the refrigerator. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 15-30 drops per 0.5 glass of water 3-4 times a day before meals. Used as an astringent for gastrointestinal diseases (diarrhea, dysentery, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer).
Birch tincture
5 tablespoons with the top of fluffy birch buds are poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 14 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the kidneys are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 20 drops per 2 tablespoons of water 3 times a day 20 minutes before meals. Used for gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer.
Alder tincture
Mix 1 tablespoon of cones and gray alder bark. 1 tablespoon of the mixture is poured with 100 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. After that, the vodka is drained, the roots and cones are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day. Used as an astringent and anti-inflammatory agent for intestinal diseases (chronic colitis accompanied by diarrhea).
Tinctures used to normalize the activity of the cardiovascular system and blood circulation
Hawthorn tincture
1 tablespoon of blood-red hawthorn fruit is poured with 200 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. After that, the alcohol is drained, the fruits are squeezed, the tincture is filtered. Take 15-30 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. Used as a cardiac remedy for tachycardia, angina pectoris, arrhythmias and atherosclerosis.
Horse chestnut tincture
Hawthorn preparations are especially recommended for the elderly.
1 tablespoon of chopped horse chestnut is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. After that, the vodka is drained, the fruits are squeezed, the tincture is filtered. Take 10-20 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. It is used as an anti-inflammatory and decongestant for venous congestion and varicose veins of the lower extremities, as well as for the prevention of thrombosis. The tincture is also used externally for rubbing swollen limbs.
Jaundice tincture
200 ml of vodka is poured over 1 tablespoon of the herb jaundice leukoinum and insisted for 7–8 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 8-10 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day. Used for heart failure.
Tinctures used to normalize blood pressure
Panzeria tincture
1 tablespoon of woolly panzeria herb is poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops per 0.3 glass of water 1-2 times a day. Used at an early stage of hypertension.
Solyanka tincture
1 tablespoon of Richter's hodgepodge fruits crushed in a coffee grinder is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 20-30 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day. Used for high blood pressure, headache, dizziness, menopause.
Sophora tincture
1 tablespoon of Japanese sophora fruit crushed in a coffee grinder 250 ml of vodka and infused for 10-12 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 20-25 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day before meals. Used for high blood pressure, as well as to normalize sleep.
Hop and strawberry tincture
Mix 1 tablespoon of common hops and wild strawberry leaves. The mixture is poured into 100 ml of vodka and placed in a dark place for 12-14 days, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the fruit and leaves are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 10-15 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2 times a day. Used for high blood pressure, headaches, sleep disorders.
Basil Tincture
1 tablespoon of stinking basil herb is poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 8-10 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 2 tablespoons of water 2-3 times a day. Used for hypertension, angina pectoris, circulatory disorders.
Tincture of dried milk
1 tablespoon of marsh creeper herb is poured into 100 ml of vodka and infused for 10-12 days in a dark place. After that, the vodka is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 20 drops per 0.3 glass of water 1-3 times a day. Used as a vasodilator and sedative to lower blood pressure.
Tincture from the purée
300 ml of vodka is poured into 1 tablespoon of the herb of the marsh purifier and insisted for 810 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. After that, the vodka is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 10-15 drops per 0.3 glass of water 1-2 times a day. Used to lower blood pressure.
Buckwheat tincture
1 tablespoon of flowers and leaves of buckwheat is ground in a coffee grinder, 200 ml of vodka is poured and insisted for 8 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.3 glass of water 1-2 times a day. It is used as a pressure-lowering agent and a soothing agent for the nervous system.
Tinctures used to regulate metabolism
Hop tincture
1 tablespoon of common hop seed is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 10-12 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the fruit is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day.
Sour acid tincture
200 ml of vodka is poured over 1 tablespoon of flowers and leaves of sour sorrel and infused for 8 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the fruit is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day.
Strawberry tincture
1 glass of wild strawberries is poured into 0.5 liters of vodka and insisted for 10-14 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. Then the tincture is carefully filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.
Pine nut tincture
Pine nuts are crushed together with the shell and poured into a bottle by 2/3, poured with vodka on top and insisted for 8 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 30-40 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day.
Tincture of 6 herbs
Rich in vitamins and microelements, pine nuts have long been used to improve metabolism and boost immunity.
Mix 4 tablespoons of St. John's wort herb, 3 tablespoons of calendula flowers, 3 tablespoons of high elecampane roots, 1 tablespoon of chamomile flowers, horsetail herb and medicinal sage. 1 tablespoon of the mixture is poured with 200 ml of 70% alcohol and insisted for 10-12 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.3 glass of water 23 times a day.
Tincture from a mixture of herbs
Mix 1 tablespoon of three-part herb, burdock root, wild strawberry leaves, oregano herb, white lamb herb, licorice root and 1 teaspoon of lemon balm leaves. 1 tablespoon with the top of the mixture is poured with 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a cool dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the mixture of herbs is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered through several layers of gauze. Take 15-20 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day before meals.
Tinctures that are vitamin remedies
Sea buckthorn tincture
1 glass of sea buckthorn fruits is poured into 0.5 liters of vodka and insisted for 14 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. Then the tincture is carefully filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.
Tincture of nettle and chicory
Mix 1 tablespoon of chopped herb of stinging nettle and wild chicory root. The mixture is poured into 250 ml of vodka and insisted for 7 days in a cool dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day 20-30 minutes before meals. Used as a tonic and vitamin agent.
Propolis and garlic tincture
Mix 2 tablespoons of chopped garlic and honey, add 1 tablespoon of propolis and pour 250 ml of vodka. Insist 8-10 days in a cool dark place, shaking occasionally. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 1015 drops 1-2 times a day 20-30 minutes before meals. Used as a general tonic.
Rosehip tincture
Rosehip belongs to the group of vitamin-bearing plants, among which it is rightfully considered the leader in the content of various vitamins.
4 tablespoons of crushed cinnamon rose hips and 3 tablespoons of honey are poured with 0.5 vodka and insisted for 10 days in a warm, bright place. The finished tincture is carefully filtered. Take 1 dessert spoon 2-3 times a day after meals. Used as a vitamin and tonic.
Rowan tincture
Mix 0.5 cups of rowan berries, 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped rowan leaves and 2 teaspoons of honey. The mixture is poured into 0.5 l of vodka and insisted for 7–8 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is carefully filtered. Take 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day after meals.
Cranberry tincture
100 g of cranberries are ground with 3 tablespoons of honey, pour 0.5 liters of vodka and insist for 8-10 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is carefully filtered. Take 2 tablespoons 3-4 times a day.
Nettle-mountain ash tincture
Mix 0.5 cups of rowan berries and 3 tablespoons of stinging nettle herb. The mixture is poured with 250 ml of vodka and insisted for 14 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 1 dessert spoon 3 times a day.
Rosehip, raspberry and lingonberry tincture
Mix 2 tablespoons of cinnamon rose hips, common raspberries and lingonberries, 1 tablespoon of currant leaves. The mixture is poured into 0.5 liters of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 1 dessert spoon 3 times a day.
Blueberry tincture
1 glass of blueberry fruit is poured with 0.5 l of vodka and insisted for 8 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 1 dessert spoon 3 times a day. The tincture is especially useful for various eye diseases.
Blackberry-viburnum tincture
Mix 0.5 cups of blackberries with gray and viburnum ordinary. The mixture is poured into 0.5 liters of vodka and insisted for 10 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 1 dessert spoon 3-4 times a day.
Tincture of honey with lingonberry and mountain ash
Mix 0.5 cups of lingonberry and rowan berries. Add 3 tablespoons of honey and pour a mixture of 0.5 liters of vodka. Insist 1 month in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle, then filter the tincture. Take 1 dessert spoon 3-4 times a day.
Fruit and vegetable tincture
Mix 0.5 cups of beetroot and carrot juice, add 0.5 grated lemon, 0.5 cups of lingonberries and 3 tablespoons of honey. The mixture is poured into 0.5 liters of vodka and insisted for 1 month in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is carefully filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 23 times a day.
Tinctures with a tonic effect
Chicory tincture
1 tablespoon of wild chicory roots is ground in a coffee grinder, pour in 100 ml of 70% alcohol and insist for 8 days in a cool dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 20-25 drops per 0.3 glass of water 3-4 times a day.
Garlic tincture
Tinctures based on fruits and vegetables are considered the best vitamin remedies, as they retain all the nutrients present in the plant.
100 g of chopped garlic is poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 21 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. First, take 5-10 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day. The dose is gradually increased and adjusted to 25 drops.
Cherry tincture
1 glass of pitted cherries and 3 tablespoons of sugar are poured over 250 ml of vodka and insisted for 7 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is carefully filtered. Take 1-2 tablespoons 2 times a day.
Berry tincture
1 glass of red and black currants, strawberries and blackberries and 3 tablespoons of sugar pour 250 ml of vodka and leave for 78 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is carefully filtered. Take 1-2 tablespoons 2 times a day.
Tincture of pine nuts and rosemary
Chewing parsley root is enough to neutralize the unpleasant odor of garlic.
Mix 1 tablespoon each of chopped pine nuts and rosemary herb. The mixture is poured into 250 ml of vodka and insisted for 10-12 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the mixture of nuts and rosemary is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day.
Oat tincture
1 tablespoon of chopped oat herb is poured into 200 ml of vodka and insisted for 14 days in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. After that, the vodka is drained, the grass is squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 15-20 drops per 0.3 cups of water 2-3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. The tincture is contraindicated in cardiovascular and renal failure.
Walnut tincture
10-12 unripe walnuts are crushed, poured in 250 ml of vodka and infused for 10-12 days, occasionally shaking the bottle. Then the vodka is drained, the chopped nuts are squeezed out, the tincture is filtered. Take 10-15 drops per 0.3 glass of water 2-3 times a day.
Prune tincture
Mix 1 cup of chopped pitted prunes, 3 tablespoons of honey, add a little mint leaves and linden blossom. The mixture is poured into 0.5 liters of vodka and insisted for 1 month in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is carefully filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day.
Dried apricot tincture
Mix 1 cup of finely chopped dried apricots, 0.5 cups of raisins, 3 tablespoons of honey and 0.5 grated lemon. The mixture is poured into 0.5 liters of vodka and insisted for 1–1.5 months in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is carefully filtered. Take 2 tablespoons 2-3 times a day.
Tincture of nuts
Mix 2 tablespoons of pine nuts, crushed together with the shell, walnut kernels and hazelnuts, add 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of crushed rose hips and pour 0.5 liters of vodka. Insist 20 days in a dark place, then gently filter. Take 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day.
Tincture fortifying spicy
Mix 1 teaspoon of peppermint herb, wild chicory root, crushed juniper fruits, creeping thyme herbs, add clove buds, anise fruits, ginger and 2 tablespoons of sugar to taste. The mixture is poured into 0.5 liters of vodka and insisted for 1 month in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is carefully filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day.
Honey tincture with herbs
Mix 1 tablespoon of herb stinging nettle, medicinal sage, common rosemary, drooping birch buds. Add 2-3 cinnamon rose hips, common juniper, mountain ash and 2-3 tablespoons of honey or sugar. The mixture is poured into 0.5 liters of vodka and insisted for 1 month in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day.
Honey tincture with herbs and berries
For the preparation of fortifying tinctures, various spicy plants are often used, which not only give the product a pleasant taste or aroma, but also contain many useful substances.
Mix 1 tablespoon of stinging nettle herb, oat herb, black currant leaves. 1 tablespoon of the mixture is poured into 0.5 liters of vodka, 0.5 cups of black currant berries and 1 teaspoon of sea buckthorn are added. Insist 1 month in a dark place, occasionally shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day.
Strawberry tincture
200 g of wild strawberries, 2 tablespoons of sugar or honey are poured into 0.5 liters of vodka and insisted for 8-10 days in a dark place, periodically shaking the bottle. The finished tincture is carefully filtered. Take 2 tablespoons 3-4 times a day.
Honey tincture with rose hips and cranberries
Honey is rich in various useful substances, so it is often used for the preparation of vitamin and tonic tinctures.
Mix 0.5 cups of cinnamon rosehips and cranberries. Add 3 tablespoons of honey, pour 0.5 liters of vodka and insist for 14 days in a dark place. The finished tincture is filtered. Take 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day.
I immediately want to bypass it. Still, this mushroom is terribly poisonous! It is strictly forbidden to eat it, otherwise you can go straight to the next world. But here's what is surprising: fly agaric tincture, prepared according to old folk recipes, is capable of treating many diseases.
Apparently, a handsome mushroom in a red polka-dot hat is not as bad as people think of it. In this article we will understand what properties of fly agarics help them to heal people, for what diseases can be treated with tincture of these mushrooms, and, of course, here will be given recipes for making this drug and rules for its safe use.
Fly agaric properties
Traditional medicine has been using poisonous mushrooms for a long time, they are also used in homeopathy. Surprising is the fact that the chemical composition of these mushrooms is still not fully known, although scientists from countries such as Switzerland, Japan and England worked on its study. Today it is known for certain that the pulp of the fly agaric contains the strongest poisonous alkaloids: muscaridine, muscarine, muscimol. It also contains ibotenic acid and the pigment muscarufin, which gives this forest inhabitant its bright orange-red color and has antitumor and antibiotic effects. Perhaps, thanks to these substances, fly agaric tincture can be treated, the use of which in folk medicine is very wide.
Amanita muscaria has intoxicating and narcotic properties. There are legends that tell how the warriors of some countries before the battle drank the infusion of this mushroom, and it repeatedly multiplied their strength and brought them into a combat aggressive state. It is known that shamans use a potion from fly agarics before rituals, due to which their consciousness changes, a surge of physical and mental strength comes.
What diseases can be treated with fly agaric tincture?
This medicine promotes wound healing, stops purulent processes on the skin, can relieve inflammation of the joints and pain in them, is used for sciatica. In case of acute toothache, fly agaric tincture is dripped onto a cotton swab, which is then applied to a sore tooth - the painful sensations go away, as if by magic. If a person suffers from a migraine, then with such an elixir you just need to rub the temples. The old drug also helps in the treatment of herpes.
Summing up the medical qualities of the miracle mushroom and based on data from numerous sources, we can conclude that the tincture from it is shown to be used for the following pathologies and conditions:
- epilepsy, convulsions, paralysis;
- tuberculosis;
- oncological diseases;
- severe menopause and painful menstruation;
- various skin diseases, including neurodermatitis, diathesis, eczema, external tumors, etc .;
- some eye diseases;
- rheumatism, sciatica, sciatica;
- loss of strength and frequent headaches;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system, such as sclerosis, arrhythmia, angioedema of the extremities;
- mental fatigue.
In most cases, fly agaric tincture is used as an external agent in the form of rubbing, compresses and bandages. But there are diseases when it has to be taken orally, such as cancer.
Recipes for making potions with alcohol and not only
1. You need to take freshly picked mushrooms cleaned of leaves and debris and put them tightly in a glass jar, which then needs to be tied in a plastic bag. The container is buried in the ground for 35 days, after which it must be dug up, the contents are filtered and mixed with alcohol. The result is an excellent fly agaric tincture with alcohol.
2. Fresh fungi are finely crumbled and poured into glass containers. The vessel is closed with an airtight lid and placed in a dark place for a month. After the specified period, the mushrooms are thrown out of the jar, and the extract they have isolated is used for medicinal purposes. This is perhaps the only recipe in which neither alcohol nor vodka is used, but this does not make it worse.
3. Here's another way to make a fly agaric tincture: the mushroom caps are cut into large pieces and put in a jar, alcohol is poured into the same place, all in a one-to-one ratio. The mixture is kept in the dark for 40 days. After filtration, it will be ready for use.
4. Squeeze juice from recently collected mushrooms, strain it through cheesecloth folded in several layers, and pour into a glass jar. Add the same amount of alcohol there.
Recipe: fly agaric tincture with vodka
Chop the mushrooms well and put in a cold place for 3 days. After that, the mushroom gruel must be transferred to a glass jar (not to the top), filled with vodka (it should cover the fly agarics by about 1 cm). Close the container and put in a dark place for 2 weeks.
Cancer treatment
Attention: fly agaric tincture against cancer can be used as a treatment only if the disease cannot be dealt with by any other means! In such a difficult case, it is taken in the morning on an empty stomach, half a teaspoon one hour before breakfast. How long it will take to continue treatment is impossible to predict in advance, everything is purely individual, but the medicine must be taken until the acute symptoms of the disease disappear.
Amanita tincture against cancer is toxic - one should not forget this. And therefore it is necessary to alternate 7 days of drug intake with weekly breaks. In addition, it is recommended to take activated charcoal or some other adsorbents during treatment. The patient's condition must be monitored carefully, and if there is a deterioration, then the drug should be stopped immediately. It is believed to be suitable for the treatment of leukemia, brain and stomach cancer.
Joint treatment
Important: fly agaric tincture for joints should not come into contact with mucous membranes or open wounds! The joints are treated mainly with compresses and rubbing. Fly agaric tincture is good for such a serious disease as rheumatoid arthritis, when no other medicine can relieve severe pain.
To treat arthritis, you need to properly wet a cotton or linen cloth with a medical solution, apply a compress to the sore joint, cover everything with polyethylene film and wrap it with bandages. The dressing is kept for one hour, after which it is removed and the skin is wiped with soap and water. The procedure is done once a day, and the entire course should not last more than 5 days. Most often, the pain goes away much earlier.
Treatment of osteochondrosis
Amanita tincture for joints can also help with osteochondrosis. The agent should be rubbed into those places where the most severe pain is felt. The best time to do this is after a hot bath. Experience shows that the use of fly agaric rub quickly relieves pain and lasts a very long time.
Signs of poisoning
It is necessary to take into account the fact that fly agarics are poisonous mushrooms, and if the dosage is violated, a person can easily be poisoned with a drug from them. With intoxication, the patient has the following symptoms:
- nausea and vomiting;
- acute diarrhea;
- stomach ache;
- heavy sweating;
- salivation;
- cyanosis (bluish color of mucous membranes and skin);
- dyspnea;
- constriction of the pupils;
- hallucinations and delusions;
- convulsions;
- loss of consciousness.
In this case, you need to call an ambulance, and while she arrives, you need to take a number of measures to alleviate the patient's condition.
Help with poisoning
What to do if the fly agaric tincture (due to an overdose or for some other reason) did not help, but caused poisoning?
1. It is necessary to force the patient to drink half a liter of water, thrust fingers deep into his mouth, press on the root of the tongue and induce vomiting. The procedure must be repeated as many times as necessary to completely empty the stomach of food. You need to stop only after one clean water comes out.
2. The patient must take a special saline laxative, for the preparation of which 30 g of magnesium sulfate is dissolved in half a glass of water.
3. If there is no laxative at hand, you need to give the person an enema from a glass of warm water. To enhance the effect, it is advisable to put 1 teaspoon of fine shavings from baby or laundry soap into the water.
4. Give the patient a drink of belladonna tincture (15 drops) or Zelenin (30 drops), or 2 tablets of any preparations containing belladonna (medicines Besalol, Bekarbon, Bellalgin, Belloid, Bellataminal).
Doctors should provide further assistance.
Contraindications
Amanita tincture should never be taken by pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding, children under the age of sixteen, as well as people who have an individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
Wormwood is a widespread perennial plant of the Compositae family, characterized by a unique bitter taste and a strongly pronounced spicy aroma. Many consider it a weed. But since ancient times, wormwood has been known for its medicinal properties.
Why is wormwood tincture useful? Wormwood tincture has many beneficial properties:
- activates the synthesis of bile and gastric juice;
- relieves pain and inflammation;
- cleans the blood;
- expels worms;
- improves appetite;
- normalizes digestion;
- calms the nerves;
- eliminates spasms;
- eliminates excessive gas formation;
- removes toxic substances from the body;
- normalizes metabolism;
- lowers blood pressure;
- strengthens the immune system;
- aversion to alcohol;
- promotes the breakdown of fat reserves;
- prevents and inhibits the growth of cancerous tumors;
- disinfects wounds and accelerates their healing;
- has an antiseptic effect;
- improves memory;
- normalizes sleep;
- fills with energy;
- intensifies labor pains.
But the medicine can bring, in addition to benefits, and harm, if you do not follow the doctor's recommendations.
If the dosage is exceeded and prolonged use, the wormwood tincture causes side effects:
- headaches and dizziness;
- nausea and vomiting;
- heartburn;
- diarrhea;
- allergic reactions;
- severe poisoning that undermines health;
- gastralgia - cramping stomach pains;
- convulsions and "wormwood epilepsy";
- nervous disorders;
- tremor;
- hallucinations;
- fainting.
Indications for use
What does wormwood tincture help with? What heals? Instructions for use for the pharmacy drug claims that it is recommended to improve appetite and for diseases of the digestive system:
- dyskinesia of the biliary tract;
- chronic cholecystitis;
- anacid and hypoacid gastritis;
- anorexia.
Due to its antiseptic properties, the tincture is used in dentistry in the complex treatment of periodontal disease, gingivitis and stomatitis. It is also used in oncology (both for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes).
Studies have shown that artemisinin, which is part of the medicinal plant, is capable of destroying malignant cells.
How to accept the setting
How to take wormwood preparations correctly? When used externally, the tincture is used to rub the affected areas in case of joint pain, sprains, dislocations. The product is used to treat the skin for wounds and dermatological diseases, rinse (previously diluted with water) the mouth and throat for disinfecting purposes. Also, the tincture is added to baths for gout, rheumatism, neuralgia.
With the internal use of wormwood tincture, it is better to refuse products containing sugar, since it weakens the effect of the medicinal plant.
The duration of treatment is 20-25 days, but after 14 days it is recommended to take a break to avoid side effects.
Instructions for the use of pharmacy tincture
How to drink wormwood tincture? According to the instructions, wormwood tincture is consumed 15-20 drops three times a day 20-30 minutes before meals. But the doctor, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient and his state of health, can increase or decrease the dose.
Application in traditional medicine
In folk medicine, the use of the drug depends on its form: the infusion is drunk in 60 milliliters, the broth is in 60-120 milliliters, and the tincture is in 15 drops (previously diluted in 100 milliliters of water). Usually taken three times a day.
Home cooking
The tincture can be bought at a pharmacy or prepared at home. When preparing a tincture, medicinal raw materials are poured with boiling water and insisted from half an hour to two hours. The broth is boiled for 1-10 minutes over low heat or kept in a water bath.
What wormwood should you use?
More than 400 species of medicinal plants are known, but not all of them have medicinal properties. In folk medicine, wormwood and bitter are most often used.
Infusion
For an aqueous infusion, dry raw materials (2-3 grams) are poured with boiling water (250 milliliters) and left to infuse for half an hour. To obtain an infusion of a higher concentration, take 5 milligrams of the herb.
Decoction
For the broth, dry raw materials (5 grams) are poured with boiling water (250 milliliters) and boiled for 1-3 minutes. Insist half an hour.
Infusion on alcohol, vodka or moonshine
How to prepare an alcoholic tincture? To prepare a tincture of wormwood on vodka, pour the herb (5 grams) with vodka (half a liter) and leave for 2 weeks. Similarly, prepare a tincture on moonshine.
To prepare tincture of wormwood on alcohol, dry raw materials (5 grams) are poured with alcohol (200 milliliters). Insist 10-14 days. The strong alcoholic drink from this plant is called absinthe and is not used for medicinal purposes.
Oil infusion
To prepare the oil infusion, you will need the seeds of a medicinal plant and any vegetable oil. Seeds (5 grams) are crushed and filled with oil (120 milliliters). Leave for a day in a warm, dark place.
Wormwood oil can be prepared differently. A half-liter jar is filled with fresh grass leaves, without ramming, and poured with oil (preferably olive or linseed). Cover with a lid and leave for 10 days.
Correctly prepared oil infusion is colored dark green or casted with mother-of-pearl. It is used not only in medicine, but also in cosmetology.
Recipes depending on the area of application
With a cold
Against cough
The following remedy will help to get rid of a strong cough in a day: dry grass (10 grams) is poured with water (200 milliliters) and placed in a water bath for a quarter of an hour. Insist 10-12 hours. Every 4 hours they drink 40 milliliters of broth, eating fruits (apples, pears, plums, grapes).
For insomnia
Wormwood oil will help restore strength, calm nerves and normalize night sleep. It is dripped onto a piece of refined sugar, which is eaten at night.
Another soothing infusion: the herb (5 grams) is poured with hot water (250 milliliters) and infused for 20 minutes. To enhance the effect of the drug, add mint.
Another remedy that helps with insomnia and neuroses is wormwood baths.
The course of treatment is 7-10 days. If necessary, repeat after a month's pause.
Wormwood also has insecticidal properties. Although it is not capable of destroying insects, thanks to its smell it repels fleas, flies, cockroaches, moths.
You can spread the branches of the plant around the apartment, sprinkle the floor, treat the hair of pets with a decoction, infusion or tincture. You can also use wormwood oil: drip it on the wool or pour it into cups and place it around the apartment.
This amazing herb will help to cope not only with "domestic", but also with garden pests: woodworm beetles and caterpillars.
For kids
An aqueous infusion is given to children 20 milliliters once a day, and an alcoholic tincture is given a few drops, dissolving in water. Treatment is carried out within a week. If necessary, you can repeat it after a month.
For hair
Wormwood infusion is also used for rinsing hair: fresh grass (glass) is poured with boiling water (two liters) and left for half an hour. It will saturate the scalp with vitamins, improve blood circulation, get rid of dandruff, give the hair shine and beauty, and accelerate its growth.
For face
If you wash your face with wormwood infusion every morning, the skin will be cleansed of blackheads and acne, and will also acquire elasticity and a beautiful color.
For the digestive tract
The tincture has an irritating effect on the receptors of the tongue and oral mucosa. As a result, the food center is excited, the synthesis of bile and gastric juice is activated, digestion improves and appetite increases. For this purpose, it is enough to take 15 drops of the remedy 15 minutes before meals. You can also prepare the following decoction: wormwood leaves (80 grams) are mixed with yarrow leaves (20 grams). The resulting mixture (10 grams) is brewed with boiling water (half a liter) and infused for 30-40 minutes.
For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, take wormwood infusion for 4 days by sip 40-50 minutes before meals or tincture - 20-30 drops each, diluting them in a glass of water.
Alcohol tinctures are especially effective for inflammation of the digestive system.
In case of poisoning, difficult to treat, wormwood broth helps perfectly. They drink it 100-120 milliliters three times a day. With non-infectious colitis, they drink wormwood broth and eat 4 pears daily.
With gastritis with high acidity, accompanied by frequent soreness and heartburn, it is recommended to prepare an infusion from a mixture of medicinal herbs (wormwood, yarrow, sage, mint, chamomile) taken in equal proportions. The crushed mixture (5 grams) is brewed with boiling water (200 milliliters) and infused for about an hour. Drink hot once a day.
Overweight
For those who wish to lose weight, it is recommended to drink wormwood infusion for a week before each meal. After a week's break, the treatment course is repeated. The infusion will restore water-salt metabolism and the digestion process, which will ensure weight loss.
You can prepare another remedy: mix the wormwood, tansy and buckthorn grass in a ratio of 8: 1: 1, pour a mixture of herbs (2-3 grams) with boiling water and leave for an hour. Drink 20 milliliters 3 times a day before eating for two weeks. Repeat after 2 weeks.
From papillomas
To get rid of papillomas, the infusion will allow: the herb crushed into powder (5 grams) is poured with boiling water (a liter) and insisted for 5-6 hours. The product is used for enema (900 milliliters) and douching (100 milliliters) for 1-2 weeks.
Contraindications
Despite the extensive medicinal properties, there are contraindications:
- individual plant intolerance;
- internal bleeding;
- acute forms of diseases of the digestive system;
- hyperacid gastritis (with high acidity);
- stomach ulcer and ulcerative gastroenteritis;
- reflux esophagitis;
- excessive secretion of gastric juice;
- age under 12;
- pregnancy (possible miscarriage);
- breast-feeding;
- transferred operations.
With hypertension, you can not take alcohol tincture of wormwood. Better to drink an aqueous infusion. You should carefully drink the tincture for anemia and bronchial asthma (in minimal doses and not for long). A drop diluted in water and taken on an empty stomach is enough.
In any case, before starting treatment with wormwood tincture, you must consult with your doctor.
- vodka tincture: home use and benefits for the body. Let's start with the fact that our ancestors have known this plant from time immemorial. Healers and experts in traditional medicine have long studied the healing properties of the golden mustache. The results of its effects on the body in various diseases. So, thanks to the thrift of our grandmothers and grandfathers, valuable recipes have come down to us on how to make a tincture from a golden mustache, which were copied from generation to generation and passed on to each other.
Golden mustache and its medicinal power
In the world of science, the golden mustache plant is known as the fragrant callisia (Callīsia frāgrans). Scientists have studied its medicinal properties for many decades, so its healing power has been scientifically proven, among other things. And yet, the most widely used callisia fragrant found in folk medicine. Here it is worth dwelling in detail on the use of the golden mustache as a tincture on vodka, which has already established itself as an excellent remedy for the treatment of joints.
Almost any part of the golden mustache can be used to treat:
- Knees (also joints or joints) - can only be used from adult plants, when their initially green color has changed to purple.
- The leaves of the plant are suitable for both young and adult bushes.
- Stem (stem part) - used when the antennae of the plant are covered with at least ten joints.
So when preparing preparations based on a golden mustache, the whole plant will be used, depending on what you are cooking. Tincture of golden mustache on vodka for joints has been used for many centuries. This is a real storehouse of healing elements, due to the fact that the plant contains a large amount of quercetin and kaempferol (natural plant flavanoids), as well as biphenols and a highly active component in one of the most common phytostyrene - beta-sitostyrene.
It is noteworthy that the vodka tincture from the golden mustache is prepared from various parts of the plant.
Therapeutic tincture of the golden mustache: what helps
The use of alcohol tincture of golden mustache is popular at home. It is quite simple to prepare it and will not present difficulties even for the one who will prepare the tincture for the first time. You can grow a plant at home. It is not capricious in the growing process. The healing properties of golden mustache tincture are confirmed by hundreds of satisfied patients who use (externally or internally) it in the treatment of the following diseases:
- bruises, abrasions, cuts;
- trophic ulcers;
- thrombophlebitis;
- sciatica and osteochondrosis;
- arthrosis, rheumatism, arthritis;
- allergy;
- kidney disease; cholelithiasis;
- bronchial asthma;
- tuberculosis;
- diabetes;
- cancers;
- myoma;
- pacreatitis;
- atherosclerosis;
Use the topical tincture from the stems and side shoots, this is an indispensable remedy for joint treatment.
Today, not many people know what the tincture of the golden mustache helps from. However, it is precisely this knowledge that will always be able to alleviate the symptoms of the disease and accelerate the healing process within the framework of complex therapy.
Tincture of golden mustache on vodka from joints for oral administration
For 500 ml of vodka, take about 15 knees. Finely chop the side shoots, put everything in a glass dish and cover with vodka. Close the vessel tightly with a lid and leave for at least two weeks. It is advisable to use a jar or vessel made of dark glass, insist also in a cool dark place. 
Some people use alcohol when preparing tincture of the golden mustache, but in this case, its strength should be no more than 70%, otherwise the medicinal properties of the tincture and the benefits for the body will be questioned
Tincture in the form of compresses for external use
The preparation of this tincture is based on the same scheme as the drinking tincture. The only difference is that you only need leaves or a stem for this. Do not forget that you can only take the stem from a golden mustache, on which at least 10 knees have grown. Insist the parts of the plant drenched in vodka for 10-12 days. This tincture has potent properties, since all active substances are concentrated precisely in the root and stem. Use as compresses and lotions, and as a rubbing solution.
Tincture of the knees of the golden mustache: instructions and treatment regimens
Before starting treatment with tincture of golden mustache, read the instructions for use, this will allow you to achieve maximum effect and avoid unpleasant consequences.
Drinking tincture of a golden mustache on vodka is taken according to one of two schemes:
- On the first day, 10 drops are drunk one time. The daily dose must be increased by 1 drop. The duration of the course of treatment is 1 month. Then take the tincture in the reverse order, that is, every day, reduce the dose of the drug by one drop. As a result, on the last day of treatment, you should take 10 drops of the tincture. This scheme represents a two-month course, which, depending on the improvements, can be repeated, but not earlier than in a month.
- The second scheme assumes a 10-day course. So, 30 drops of tincture are diluted in half a glass of water and are taken in this form twice a day. After that, you need to take a 10-day break. To achieve the best effect, the course can be taken several times.
Reception of tincture of the golden mustache requires consultation with the attending physician, since even its most useful properties can cause harm due to individual intolerance.
Video about the preparation of tincture from the golden mustache
This is a difficult question - what does propolis treat? Propolis heals everything! It helps the body to restore its functions.
You tell me that it doesn't work like that? I was also very skeptical about propolis as a general natural healer. But it's true. Read the article about and you will understand why it has such versatility.
As I wrote in previous articles, propolis is a concentrated immunity of many plants. And the plant glue, from which the bees create propolis, is a system developed for centuries to protect plant buds from various external adverse conditions.
We humans live in the same ecological system as plants. Protective substances of plant immunity do not cause rejection in our organisms, on the contrary, they help in strengthening our defense system and in its restoration if immunity is weakened or lowered.
Today you will find out for what diseases of the body to take this or that form of bee glue:
- alcohol tincture
- aqueous extract
- propolis oil
- propolis ointment
- just chew the pieces of propolis
In case of oncological diseases in the initial stage... The essence of the action of a bee product is that it has strong antioxidant properties, it is also called an antioxidant bomb. Propolis stops the rapid development of cancer cells.
The following recipe is used:
Any inflammation of the airways... We use the antimicrobial properties of the bond, namely, the inhibin substance, which is included in the product and gives the bee putty the antibiotic properties. How to apply:
- we do every hour rinsing the throat with a water-alcohol solution (the dosage is described above)
- inhalation with an alcoholic solution of propolis and a decoction of medicinal herbs (for 100 grams of decoction - 1 teaspoon of tincture)
- when coughing - in 100 grams of warm milk add 1 teaspoon of propolis, a piece of butter and drink at night
- we use propolis inside, as described in the figure
With otitis media we use gauze turundas in the ear canal or instill drops.
Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: gastritis, ulcers
Apply three times a day, a teaspoon of alcoholic tincture in a glass of milk (10% propolis solution). After a month, increase the concentration of the bee product from 10% solution to 20%.
We use it for another month. Then we take a break for two weeks and we can continue again. If you don't like milk, replace it with a glass of water. All the salt of the method is in the formation of a protective film on the gastrointestinal mucosa, which reduces pain from irritation with acidic juice, improves frictions (contractions, motility) of the intestine.
To increase immunity, increase the body's resistance, we drink propolis prophylactically at night for the entire period of the flu epidemic. During operations (both before and after) for quick healing of incisions without scarring.
For gynecological diseases tampons moistened with 20% bee glue tincture are introduced vaginally - for erosion of the uterus, in 35% tincture - for fungal diseases.
In parallel, you can apply 10% propolis tincture inside.
When treating the pancreas drip 15 drops into half a cup of water or warm milk and drink overnight. After a week's course, the work of the pancreas is normalized. We take a 7-day break and continue another weekly course to consolidate the result. The mucous membrane of the gland is gradually regenerated, its inflammation passes. If you have acute pancreatitis, then alcohol tincture is undesirable.
Propolis tincture. Application for children
The use of alcohol tincture of propolis for children is a rather controversial issue. It is considered by doctors that alcohol-containing products are undesirable for children. It follows that alcoholic tincture of bee glue can only be taken externally: gargle, do inhalations, lotions, lubrication and rubbing.
At the same time, almost all beekeepers treat their children and grandchildren with alcoholic tincture, but rather diluted. We take exactly as many drops of propolis as the child is years old, drip into half a glass of warm water or milk and give the child a drink. True, there are diseases when alcohol tincture is categorically unacceptable: acute pancreatitis.
In this case, we use an aqueous extract of the bee product.
Propolis for alcohol - contraindications
- Personal intolerance is precisely alcohol tincture (so it was with me). But then we start with one drop and gradually, every day, increase it by a drop and bring it to 20 drops. Also, gradually reduce the amount back to 1 drop. My intolerance is gone. We listen to the body and act without fanaticism!
- Alcohol tincture is prohibited for pregnant women and lactating breast milk, as well as other alcohol-containing drugs. It is recommended to use an aqueous solution, it is less likely to cause allergies
- Diseases for which alcohol tinctures are prohibited (acute pancreatitis) due to the content of ethyl alcohol
Today we covered the topic:
propolis that heals and subtopic - that treats his alcoholic tincture.
In further articles we will consider what propolis heals with water, with milk and for what diseases it is better to use oil tinctures bonds... But it will be a little later - I want to tell you what kind of anti-cold bomb I have prepared and now I drink with tea. The cold season is in full swing and I think this material will come in handy for you, especially since it is done quickly.