In spring, the birches begin to actively move on the awakened trunks of the juice. Experienced traditional healers, when assembled, do not forget about other valuable parts of the tree. Approximately at the same time, swollen birch buds are cut off - the use of this ecologically pure plant raw material in the manufacture of natural preparations can get rid of a large number of diseases.
Application of birch kidneys in medicine
The described product is useful due to its chemical composition. The kidneys contain balsamic essential oil, which not only has a wonderful aroma, but also is rich in vitamins, trace elements, fatty acids, flavonoids, carotene and other valuable ingredients.
Natural raw materials in the form of tincture or broth produces several beneficial effects on the body:
- diuretic;
- blood-cleansing;
- diaphoretic;
- disinfectant;
- anesthetic;
- choleretic;
- antifungal;
- wound-healing;
- anthelmintic;
- antibacterial;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antipyretic.
In addition, the birch buds are very useful to women, because they allow gently restore and maintain the balance of hormones, relieve dysmenorrhea, prevent diseases of the urinary system.
Application of tincture of birch kidneys to alcohol
This preparation can be used for internal reception and external application.
In the first case, tincture is prescribed in the treatment of the following pathologies:
- bronchitis;
- ARI and ARVI;
- laryngitis ;
- decreased appetite;
- digestive disorders;
- tuberculosis;
- diseases of the bladder and kidneys;
- parasitic infestations;
- giardiasis;
- ulcer of the stomach and intestines;
- tracheitis;
- cardiac edema;
- depressive syndrome;
- diseases of the liver and gallbladder;
- atherosclerosis;
- climacteric syndrome;
- migraine headaches.
External application of alcohol tincture of birch buds is advisable in such diseases:
- eczema;
- arthritis;
- rheumatism;
- soreness of the joints;
- myositis;
- arthrosis;
- pressure sores;
- inflammatory processes in the oral cavity;
- skin infections;
- toothache.
Application of decoction of birch buds
This option of making a natural medicine is best suited for treating the symptoms of flu and colds.
Also, an aqueous decoction of birch buds is effective in the following situations:
- stagnation of bile;
- severe pain in menstruation;
- dyspeptic disorders;
- diabetes;
- edema;
- angina;
- congestion of sputum in bronchi and lungs;
- periodontitis;
- hypovitaminosis ;
- stomatitis;
- nasal congestion.
The drug in question is sometimes used externally for lotions and compresses for lesions, suppuration and inflammatory processes of the skin.