Pine nut tincture - healing properties and use

Tincture of pine nuts has long enjoyed great popularity not only in Siberia, which is the birthplace of Siberian cedar, but also far beyond its borders. The recipe for this drug was carefully preserved and passed down from generation to generation. Tincture was used to treat a variety of all kinds of ailments - joint pain, cold, gastrointestinal diseases, salt deposition and many others. It is not surprising - for a long time, cedar was considered a source of power capable of purifying not only the body, but also the soul of man. In order to understand where such miraculous properties may come from tinctures, it is necessary to figure out what advantages the nuts themselves have of which the remedy is prepared.

Nut Properties

Pine nuts are the seeds of some types of edible pine trees.These are Siberian, European cedars, Korean cedar, Italian pinia and other species. Nuts seeds began to be called in cooking, because it was in this area that they initially found use. However, soon other properties of this product were revealed, which allowed it to be applied also in other industries, one of which is medicine.

This is not only tasty and nutritious food, giving strength and vigor to the body. Healing is even considered the air where cedars grow. The kernels of nuts contain:

• amino acids;
• vitamins: A, C, E, D, groups B, P, K and others;
• trace elements, the main of which are magnesium, potassium, iodine, copper and phosphorus;
• essential oils and fatty acids;
• essential oils;
• protein and other beneficial substances.

Thanks to this rich composition, nuts have truly miraculous properties:

• strengthening the protective properties of the body;
• improvement of blood composition, vascular condition;
• normalization of the digestive tract;
• normalization of the functioning of the nervous system, the work of internal organs;
• restoration of visual acuity;
• normalization of metabolic processes;
• improvement of cerebral circulation;
• normalization of the functions of the endocrine glands;
• normalization of blood sugar and cholesterol levels;
• normalization of sleep;
• oncology prevention;
• weight normalization.

The use of tincture

For therapeutic purposes, various types of products are used, which contain nuts and other parts of it. In this tincture of nuts is considered the most effective. It is a concentrated drug used to solve a variety of health problems:

• for the treatment of diseases of the stomach and intestines, including gastritis, ulcers;
• for healing skin lesions: cracks, wounds, cuts, abrasions, burns, hematomas;
• restoration of the liver after long-term use of drugs;
• joint diseases, gout, rheumatism;
• use as a means of complex therapy by oncologists;
• restoration of salt metabolism, prevention of salt deposits;
• cleansing the circulatory and lymphatic systems;
• improvement of hearing, restoration of vision;
• recovery of erectile function in men;
• treatment of dermatological diseases: psoriasis, acne, trophic ulcers;
• treatment of cardiovascular disorders;
• treatment of gynecological pathologies and climacteric disorders;
• immunity restoration.

Tincture can be used both internally and externally, used for lotions, douches. With the combination of several methods, the effectiveness of treatment increases even more.

In pharmacies, cedar tincture is almost impossible to obtain. However, it is quite possible to cook it yourself, because the recipes of the drug are quite simple and understandable.

How to prepare a tincture of pine nuts

This tool in most cases made with the use of alcohol or vodka. However, the tincture made with vodka is softer and more palatable and resembles cognac. However, you should know that the greatest benefit will bring tincture taken in small quantities.

Consider the most popular recipes cooking tools:

1. Classic tincture. For its preparation take half a kilogram of nuts, which must first be washed, dried, selecting nuts with rot or mold.Prepared nuts pour high-quality vodka (500 ml). This solution should be kept in a dark place for two weeks, after which the infusion must be drained, poured into a container made of dark glass, and stored in a cool place. Her healing properties will remain unchanged throughout the year. By the way, the fact that the drink is ready is evidenced by the fact that the kernels inside the nuts completely dissolved. This tool is used for both internal and external use.
2. Honey tincture. For its preparation, pre-peeled and dried nuts are poured with alcohol, in the proportions indicated above, insist for two weeks. Prepare honey syrup, for which to melt 2 tbsp. spoons of honey in a water bath, mix with warm water. In the resulting syrup pour alcohol tincture, stir and insist another 7 days. Now the tool must be drained, poured into bottles of dark glass. For taste and aroma, you can also add mint or lemon, this drink is perfect for a festive table.
3. Tincture for external use. The proportions of ingredients for the drug are the same - a pound of nuts and half a liter of vodka.At the same time, after two weeks of infusion of the solution, it is necessary to strain it and refill vodka (500 ml). The second time the tincture is infused for three weeks, and then filtered. Further it is necessary to stir both tinctures, to place means in a container from dark glass. This tool is used to treat orthopedic pathologies, pathologies associated with age-related changes in articular tissue, rheumatological ailments, dermatological problems and to restore the integrity of the dermis when it is damaged. It should be noted that when using tinctures in compresses, the resulting solution must be diluted 1: 2 to prevent skin burns. In addition, you should know that compresses do not impose on open areas, and even more so on bleeding areas. This tincture can also be used for rubbing.

As a rule, with internal use therapy consists of two courses: the use of tincture for a month or two is replaced by a monthly rest, after which the reception of the remedy can be repeated. Before use, the infusion is better to dissolve in water and drink before a daily meal.

When tincture is contraindicated

Despite the many beneficial and healing properties, cedar tincture has some contraindications:

1. The tool should not be taken in the presence of individual intolerance to the components in the composition of the kernels of nuts.
2. In severe pathologies of the liver or diseases of the internal organs, occurring in the acute form, because the tool carries a considerable burden on the liver.
3. Children's age, pregnancy, breastfeeding period due to the alcohol content.
4. With other contraindications of alcohol use.

A huge number of diseases with which tincture helps to cope, allows to call it one of the most effective natural medicines. However, it is necessary to take into account that the content of alcohol in the composition of this product may in some cases have a harmful effect on certain organs and systems of the body. Therefore, do not forget to use a specialist before consuming the tincture. In the absence of contraindications, the drug will bring great benefits to your health.

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