A poisonous mushroom with a red bonnet in white specks is familiar to all. Mushroom pickers pass by him because they know that it is unsuitable for food, but phyto-therapeutists and those who are fond of folk medicine, actively collect it and use it for cooking all kinds of tinctures, ointments, juice, etc. The curative properties of the mushroom tincture are incredibly extensive and has meaning to learn more about this.
The therapeutic properties of red fly agaric and prepared from it tinctures
The main active substances of the fungus are muscarine and ibotenic acid, which when heated is transformed into a muscimol substance with a characteristic psychotropic effect. When ingested, muscarine affects the central and peripheral nervous system, provokes the death of liver cells, and muscimol acts excitantly, causing vigor, energy, hallucinations and other similar effects. Knowing about such properties of this fungus, ancient people used it in various practices and rituals, mixed into the food of soldiers for raising their spirit and strengthening fearlessness.
The first drug on its basis was developed by Samuel Hahnemann in 1828, who planned with his help to treat epilepsy, hypertension , various neuroses, etc. Since then, the field of application of tincture of mushroom for alcohol has significantly expanded. It was found that it is capable of exerting antibacterial, antitumor, regenerative, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and other action on the body. It is used in the treatment of oncological diseases, joint and skin diseases, diabetes, radiculitis , stroke, dental and headache, as well as many other diseases. The main thing is to know how to prepare a tincture of mushroom and in what dosage its medicinal properties will be opened with maximum efficiency.
Cooking recipes
Useful properties of tinctures of fly agarics are reflected in a variety of cooking recipes. Here are some of the most popular:
- Fresh mushrooms to sort, clean from debris, grind and squeeze out juice from them. Combine it with vodka in equal parts and apply it to compresses and rubbing with radiculitis, osteochondrosis, joint pain, etc.
- Cut off the hats from 4 small mushrooms to clear of debris, grind and place in a glass container. Pour alcohol in an amount of 150 ml and insist in a dark and cool place for 14 days. After passing through the filter and drink according to the scheme, starting with a single drop, daily increasing this dose by one more drop. After reaching 10-30 drops, depending on the severity of the ailment, start gradually descending down to 1 drop. This method of reception is used for oncological diseases.
- Hats are cleaned of dirt, crushed and placed in a glass container. Fill with alcohol in a ratio of 1: 1 and remove the container in a dark and cool place for 40 days. After the tincture should be passed through the filter and used for its intended purpose. With toothache, you can soak a piece of cotton wool with it and attach it to a sore spot. As soon as the pain subsides, rinse your mouth with water. With a headache, you can grind the whiskey, and as soon as the condition improves, wash your skin with soap.
Apparently, the properties of tincture of fly agaric are extensive, but still it should not be forgotten that this is a very poisonous mushroom whose use or harm is determined only by dosage. Therefore, at its discretion, it is better not to exceed and not consume the mushroom in its fresh form or its pure broth. Before use, it is best to consult a herbalist who has experience in treating this particular disease. And at the first signs of poisoning, urgently call an ambulance.