The therapeutic properties of lime color and contraindications in its use have long been known. Modern science claims that the lime blossom contains a whole range of useful substances. Among them, flavonoids are leading - they are organic substances that affect the metabolism and contribute to strengthening the walls of blood vessels, neutralizing free radicals. In addition, the color of linden is rich in various useful substances: oils, vitamin C or ascorbic acid, without which a normal synthesis of connective and bone tissues is impossible. Another "usefulness" of lime color is beta-carotene, which synthesizes vitamin A in the human body and acts as an antioxidant.
Collection of lime color
To make the stocks of lime blossoms for the winter, you should start from the end of June, when the lime trees are actively blooming. It is best to collect inflorescences with wings (a semi-zonot on a long pedicel with several flowers, without damage and yellowed leaves) in the morning, before the heat begins, in dry weather, and not during rain. It is not necessary to collect the color of lime trees in industrial areas, along roads, since they have the property of adsorbing including harmful substances. Collected inflorescences are dried in the shade, in a dry place, covering them with a "breathing" tissue. If you use an oven or dryer, you should keep the temperature 40-50 degrees Celsius.
Medicinal properties of lime color
1. With a cold . Lime blossom is used for colds because:
- this remarkable antipyretic agent contains derivatives of salicylic acid;
- has antibacterial action;
- anesthetizes joints, relieves headache;
- softens sputum and removes mucus.
2. From coughing . The therapeutic properties of lime-colored cough, even of a chronic nature, do not require proof for a long time. Phytotherapy advises cough to apply lime-colored infusion (one or two tablespoons of crushed color per liter of hot boiled water to insist for 20 minutes and drink throughout the day).
3. Decongestant . In addition, lime blossom has the property of removing swelling, including in pregnant women. When edema joints are recommended to use compresses of lime decoction.
4. Soothing . With the help of concentrated baths with lime tincture, nervous overstrain, post-stress syndrome, and skin fatness are eliminated. The water temperature in such a bath should be about 37 degrees.
5. For the urinary system . Useful properties of lime color are used in the treatment of cystitis , urolithiasis.
6. For the digestive tract . The use of lime decoction for stimulating the work of the gastrointestinal tract has remarkable results.
7. In cosmetology . Widespread use of lime blossom in cosmetology. Using ice cubes from a lime-colored tincture improves the tone of the facial skin, creates a lifting effect.
Another fake color is used for violations of the menstrual cycle, treatment of burns, reduced immunity, infections of the mouth and throat.
Forms of use of lime color
Most often, the lime color is used in the form of tea or infusion. You can cook them, fill the inflorescence with boiling water and insist at least twenty minutes at room temperature. Lime infusion or tea should be drunk throughout the day, regardless of meals.
In addition, lime decoction can be used as a bath. This is a very effective remedy for the treatment of the nervous system, for the relief of rheumatic pains, intestinal colic. In the treatment of mastopathy , gout, ulcers and joint diseases use lime oil.
Lip oil for joints
Ingredients:
- powder of lime color - 1 glass;
- vegetable oil - 1 glass.
Preparation
Mix in proportion the powdered lime blossom and hot vegetable oil (any), close tightly, insist on the sun for two to three weeks, stirring occasionally. Then filter, pour into a convenient container and use externally.
Contraindications
Like any other herbal remedy, lime blossom has its useful properties and contraindications. So, do not use decoction of limes instead of regular tea, as its sweating properties create an additional strain on the heart.