Certainly, walking along the pine forest, you have often admired the aroma of air in it. All thanks to the phytoncides contained in the pines. These volatile substances have a powerful antimicrobial effect and have a healing effect on the human respiratory system. But it is useful not only to breathe the air of a pine forest. All components of this tree have medicinal properties - bark, needles, bumps, pitch, kidneys and even young shoots.
Pine cones, especially young ones, contain iron, bioflavonoids, lipids. During the ripening period, cones accumulate a large number of useful vitamins and minerals. One of these components is a special kind of tannins that help in the recovery of brain cells after a stroke.
Use of pine cones
Pine cones can be used to prepare various decoctions and infusions that are suitable for the treatment of many diseases:
- catarrhal conditions;
- avitaminosis;
- Diseases of the teeth and gums;
- anemia;
- rheumatism ;
- gastric ulcer and gastritis;
- asthmatic manifestations;
- initial stages of tuberculosis.
Honey, made from cones, has a pleasant tart taste and is indispensable in the treatment of diseases of the broncho-pulmonary system.
It should be noted that young cones should be collected - undisclosed and green. They contain more useful elements. Time to collect cones - the second half of May - the end of June.
Infusion of pine cones after a stroke
As already mentioned, young pine cones contain tannins, which help stop cell death and repair of cerebral vessels. In addition, there is an active supply of the body as a whole with useful substances and vitamins, speech skills and coordination of movement are restored.
Recipe for this:
- For the preparation of medicinal infusion of pine cones after a stroke, a glass of medical alcohol (70%) will need 5-6 cones, which should be slightly mashed.
- Cones can be used as young (green), and already ripe (uncovered). They are placed in a jar and filled with alcohol.
- Soak for two weeks in a dark place, not forgetting to shake regularly.
- To improve the taste and neutralization of ethyl, you can add 1 teaspoon of homemade apple cider vinegar.
Spirituous infusion of pine cones in the postinsult is taken only once a day. Dosage - 1 teaspoon, added to the drink (juice, tea, water). The treatment course takes about six months.
In the absence of alcohol, you can use ordinary vodka, changing the proportions. For the infusion of pine cones on vodka:
- Fill a liter jar with fresh green cones and pour vodka to the brim.
- Insist 2-3 weeks.
- Take this option infusion, during the rehabilitation after a stroke, on a teaspoon 2-3 times a day after a meal.
And still such tincture can be accepted for support of immunity, clearing of an organism of toxins and suppression of pathogenic microorganisms. Take in this case should be 1 tbsp three times a day for half an hour before meals.
Contraindications to the use of infusion of pine cones
As with any drug at the infusion of pine cones, there are a number of contraindications:
- kidney disease;
- hepatitis;
- pregnancy and the period of feeding;
- alcoholism;
- individual intolerance or allergic reactions.
At the age of over 60 years, infusion should be taken very carefully.
When using more than the required rate, there may be problems with the gastrointestinal tract and the occurrence of headaches. In any case, taking tinctures from pine cones should be started cautiously and with small doses.