For preparation of tinctures of pine cones young (first year) fruits are used. Collect cones usually in May-June (small, up to 4 cm long, which are easily cut and soft inside) or in September-August (already formed, but not in time to darken and unfold). In cones collected in autumn, contains the maximum amount of useful substances, primarily tannins, which contribute to the recovery of the body after a stroke. Old (second year) cones for medicinal purposes are usually not used, since the content of active substances in them is small, and extracting them is quite difficult.
Application of tincture of pine cones on vodka
Tincture of pine cones on vodka is used to treat the consequences of strokes . It contributes to the dilution of blood, the normalization of blood circulation and the improvement of the state of the vessels. In addition, this tincture has pronounced antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, contributes to the normalization of arterial pressure, and the increase of immunity.
In folk medicine it is used:
- bronchopulmonary diseases;
- as a sweatshop;
- in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism;
- with hypertension;
- with gout ;
- with anemia.
Preparation of tincture of pine cones on vodka
Recipe # 1
Ingredients:
- Formed, but not yet revealed cones - 5 pieces;
- vodka or 70% alcohol - 1 glass.
Preparation and use
Cones should be kneaded with a rolling pin, placed in glass containers and filled with vodka. Infuse 2 weeks in a cool place. This tincture of pine cones on vodka is used to prevent heart attacks, vascular diseases and the treatment of strokes.
Recipe # 2
Ingredients:
- green cones that have not yet hardened;
- vodka.
Preparation and use
Cones are cut into thin plates, placed in a vessel of glass and poured into vodka so that it completely covers the raw material. Insist 10-12 days, after which the tincture can be drained and insisted repeatedly. Tincture of green pine cones on vodka is used to treat lung diseases and hypertension.
Outer, for rubbing and compresses with joint diseases, tincture can be used both from very young and from more mature cones.
How to take tincture of pine cones on vodka?
The tool is adopted as follows:
- For prevention - 1 teaspoon per day.
- For medicinal purposes - 1 teaspoonful 3 times a day.
- It is not advisable to take an infusion on an empty stomach. Before reception it is bred in water or unsweetened tea.
- The course of admission is at least 6 months. It is advisable to conduct 2-3 courses of treatment with small interruptions.
Contraindications to the use of tincture are:
- allergies;
- kidney disease;
- hepatitis;
- pregnancy;
- lactation.
With alcohol intolerance, tincture can be replaced with water decoction, although its effectiveness is lower.