Birch buds are an excellent folk remedy. They are harvested by cutting in early spring during swelling from the branches of the birch. Of course, you can start collecting birch buds in January, but the biggest effect is characterized by swollen young buds. There are about a hundred different species of birch throughout the northern hemisphere of the Earth, but all birch buds have unique properties that are used in alternative medicine.
Birch buds contain:
- bitterness;
- essential oil;
- flavonoids;
- tannins;
- resins;
- ascorbic acid;
- grape sugar.
Application of birch buds
Decoction and infusion of birch buds have these properties:
- diuretic;
- choleretic;
- diaphoretic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- expectorant;
- helminthic;
- anesthetics;
- antibacterial;
- disinfecting;
- wound-healing.
Many people do not know how to brew birch buds, but in fact it is very simple. They are brewed like tea, boiled water and I insist no more than 10 minutes. Take such a preparation in a hot or cold form for colds and as an antimicrobial and expectorant. ARVI, tonsillitis, gingivitis, stomatitis, periodontitis, purulent wounds, mastitis, phlegmon, furunculosis and abscess are incomplete list of diseases that treat birch buds.
Decoction of birch buds will help to reduce edema of cardiac origin, it increases diuresis and reduces peripheral swelling even in cases when medical diuretics are powerless. Birch buds deserve only the best reviews, as they can be used not only as a decoction and infusion, but also as an external remedy in the form of applications, lotions, rinses and relaxing baths. Infusion of birch buds is made on alcohol and is used for wetting turundas when superimposed on purulent wounds and abscesses.
Therapeutic properties of birch buds
You can make an ointment from birch buds. This effective tool will help with rheumatism, arthritis, myositis, trophic ulcers, pressure sores, abrasions, and essential oil of birch buds is buried in the external ear canal in otitis and rubs the painful areas of the body. If it is used in etheric lamps or baths, it is possible to get rid of signs of seasonal hypovitaminosis: drowsiness, weakness, chronic fatigue and irritability.
Water infusion of birch buds is a wonderful antiemetic. It is also prescribed for intoxication of the body.
In folk medicine, birch buds are used with great respect as a means for thick and long hair. Of these, you can independently prepare masks and other means for strengthening hair and destroying dandruff.
Both children and adults can benefit from birch buds and against lamblia. In this case, it is recommended to take a decoction from the kidneys within 2-3 weeks.
An excellent folk remedy for the prevention of acne and for the care of problem skin is a lotion, for which birch buds are insisted on 70% ethyl alcohol. Also, this lotion is used for compresses and with normal skin.
Contraindications
Birch buds have minor contraindications. Such medications can not be used in pregnancy, and in acute urinary tract diseases and with kidney failure, decoctions from the kidneys are consumed only under the supervision of the attending physician.