Tincture on fir cones

Cones began to be used to treat various diseases quite a long time ago. They are endowed with a number of beneficial properties that help eliminate various painful ailments. Today, a tincture of pine cones with vodka is very often used, the use of which is not known to everyone. In addition to tincture, the healing elixir can be prepared in the form of jam, ointment or decoction.

Before resorting to healing the body with these raw materials, let's figure out how the cones affect the human body and whether they can cause harm.

The benefits and harms of pine cone tincture

Nature has endowed pine cones with components that help a person maintain health. Their benefits are determined by the following substances:

• Iron;
• Tannin;
• Lipids;
• Monoterpenes;
• Flavonoids;
• Oleic and linoleic acid;
• Ascorbic acid;
• Vitamins A, K;
• Rutin.

Thanks to this unique chemical composition, the gifts of coniferous trees can relieve all kinds of pathologies. They have strong antibacterial and immunostimulating properties, increase the body's resistance to infections, parasites and other adverse factors, and increase overall tone.

Medicinal properties, indications for use

The most popular remedy is infusions. Alcohol itself promotes the manifestation of the healing properties of chemical elements and the preservation of their maximum quantity. During the aging process, all significant components are extracted. And vodka only performs the function of preserving fruits.

Tinctures strengthen the human immune system and increase the vitality of the body. Their action is directed against inflammation, pain, swelling, and also has expectorant and antibacterial effects. The vitamins included in the composition enhance protective mechanisms, maintain the balance of nervous processes, promote the restoration of damaged tissues, and improve the heart cycle.

The use of cone tinctures is recommended for the following diseases:

• Anemia;
• High blood pressure;
• Allergy;
• Chronic diseases;
• Bronchial asthma;
• Arthrosis, arthritis;
• Gastrointestinal diseases;
• Vascular diseases of the brain;
• Chronic cough.

Fir cones

Spruce is a tree in which not only its cones, but also its bark, buds, and needles have healing properties. Even just after a walk in spruce or spruce-pine forests, tension will be relieved and the functioning of the respiratory system will improve. Walking through the spruce forests is very useful for those who have lung diseases.

Tincture of fir cones can help with diseases such as stroke, hypertension, pulmonary diseases, varicose veins, stomach and intestinal diseases, with reduced immunity, as an inhalation for coughs, and with skin rashes.

Pine

Pine has long been considered the most beneficial tree for the human body.
Resin, buds, bark and pine cones are very often included in folk medicinal recipes. The tree reduces the inflammatory process, has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system, relieves the state of increased stress in the body, nourishing it with vitamins. Coniferous air is beneficial for everyone. Pine cones are a unique natural medicine that can help in disrupting certain body functions. They will show maximum benefit for diseases of the respiratory system, joints, as well as for cleansing the body of waste and toxins.

Let's look at what pine cone infusion helps with: tuberculosis, allergic cough, bronchial asthma, anemia.

Thuja cones

Traditional medicine also involves the use of thuja cones. They have positive properties. They contain components that have a calming, antimicrobial, antiseptic, and analgesic effect.

First of all, the young thuja fruit has a calming effect on the nerve endings, regardless of the type of product used (internal or external). Natural aromatic substances enter the brain through the nasal cavity, causing relaxation, thereby improving overall well-being, relieving tension and muscle spasms.

Thuja vodka tincture is used to treat colds, dentalgia, bleeding gums, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental disorders, and arthritis. The solution can be used to disinfect wounds by first applying it to a cotton swab. For arthritis, lotions should be made with the tincture.

Cedar

Different versions of tinctures are an ancient folk method of treatment. Cedar tincture, which has a lot of positive reviews, is no exception. Cedar is a true natural healer. The healing components a person needs are found in cedar cones. The use of cones for food is prohibited; only tinctures are prepared from them.

Tincture of cedar cones can be used both for the treatment of diseases and for prevention, as well as to boost immunity.

Using cedar tincture, you can help with the following pathologies: colds, chronic inflammatory diseases of the bronchi, stomach ulcers, neoplasms, cysts, adenomas, scurf, periodontitis, respiratory tract infections, arterial hypertension.

Contraindications

Despite the unique medicinal properties, certain harm is possible from the tincture of pine cones. It is necessary to stop using this folk remedy if:

• pregnancy, breastfeeding;
• viral hepatitis;
• individual allergies;
• renal failure;
• alcoholism;
• children under 7 years of age due to alcohol content.

A tincture of pine cones with vodka may not be suitable for everyone. Then, instead of the infusion, you can take a decoction of water, pine honey or pine jam.

Possible consequences

Side effects may also occur when using infusions:

• nausea;
• allergy;
• colitis;
• vomit;
• gastritis.

Also, it should be noted that taking tincture with pine cones in large quantities can lead to migraines and gastrointestinal disorders.

The benefits of tincture on fir cones

Due to its healing properties, vodka tincture of fir cones is actively used in folk medicine. Practicing herbalists note that the medicinal properties of tinctures of fir cones with vodka directly depend on their chemical composition.

Tincture of fir cones is used in folk medicine. The composition of fir cones includes:

• vitamins of group B, A, C, E, PP;
• flavonoids;
• phytoncides;
• turpentines;
• resinous substances;
• tannins;
• essential oils;
• manganese;
• copper;
• aluminum;
• iron;
• chromium.

Regular use of the product can not only strengthen the human immune system, but is also indicated for the treatment and prevention of a large list of diseases:

• general loss of strength;
• mental and physical stress;
• hypertension;
• diarrhea;
• respiratory system diseases;
• avitaminosis.

Tincture of fir cones with vodka is beneficial for blood vessels and increases their tone. The product improves blood clotting and microcirculation throughout the body, including in brain tissue. The medicine is prescribed to patients who have had a stroke. The product helps restore cerebral circulation, speech, and improves coordination of movements. Tincture of fir cones is effective for both hemorrhagic and ischemic brain damage. But you shouldn’t rely only on it; the tincture is only an addition to drug treatment. Taking the medication must be agreed upon with your doctor.

Also, a tincture of fir cones with vodka has found application in the treatment of diseases such as scurvy and stomatitis. The product destroys harmful bacteria and has a beneficial effect on the body when damaged by radiation.

The tincture of green pine cones with vodka has no less medicinal properties.

Tincture of pine cones with vodka is used for the following diagnoses:

• bronchopulmonary diseases;
• arthritis;
• rheumatism;
• gout;
• anemia.

An infusion of pine cones with vodka is used as a diaphoretic for ARVI and influenza . Also, pine cone tincture has an effective antitussive effect.

An infusion of pine cones is used after a stroke as a vasodilator. Also, tincture of pine cones helps normalize high blood pressure.

The healing properties of a vodka tincture of young pine cones are effective in treating joints. Relieves inflammation, promotes the regeneration of joint tissue, and restores motor activity. In this case, the medicine is taken both internally and externally as rubs and compresses.

Collection time

Fruits are harvested for tincture, as a rule, in the summer. However, some recipes recommend collecting cones in late spring - early summer (May-June). Cones are divided into young, old and biennial. Each type has its own beneficial properties. Let's figure out which fruits are suitable for alcohol tincture.

Green cones

In most cases, young, green buds are collected. They must meet the following criteria:

• size up to 4 cm;
• closed cones that can be easily cut with a knife;
• pale green color.

It is better to collect young fruits in May, or at least until the end of June. It is during this period that they are filled with the maximum number of beneficial properties.

Important! You can only start collecting cones away from roads, in environmentally friendly places, since the gifts of pine trees can absorb harmful substances. And also pass by fruits on rotten and damaged pines.

Brown

It is also possible to prepare a tincture from mature brown cones with seeds, which are also endowed with medicinal qualities. They are collected from November to January. In February, the cones open and drop their seeds. Not every brown fruit is suitable for tincture. The cone should be unopened, heavy, dense, and hold tightly to the branch.

The collection of old fruits occurs only in sunny periods when there is no precipitation. You cannot pick them up from the ground because they are useless raw materials.

How to make a tincture?

There are several recipes for pine cone tinctures. Let's look at the most popular ones.

On vodka

To prepare homemade tincture, you will need:

• 200 ml vodka
• 7 pcs. pine cones.

Pour vodka over pre-washed and cut into small pieces pine cones and put them in a cool, dark place for 2 weeks. Every day, the container must be shaken, thanks to which the tincture will be more useful and rich. After 14 days, the resulting contents are filtered and poured into a glass vessel. Store the medicine in the refrigerator.

On alcohol

Prepare 10 pieces of green pine cones, 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar, 500 ml alcohol. Pour the peeled fruits with alcohol and give the pine tincture for 10 days. Only after this time has passed, add apple cider vinegar to the contents. The medicine can be stored for up to one and a half years. This elixir must be drunk for 6 months, adding 1 teaspoon to tea.

On moonshine

You will need cones, pine needles, moonshine (70%) in a 1:1:1 ratio. Combine all ingredients in a glass container, leave for 10 days, and then strain.

If alcohol is contraindicated, you can use decoctions or non-alcoholic infusions.

Homemade tincture recipes

The method of preparing tincture from fir cones depends on the quality of the raw materials used. Young green fruits do not require cooking; ripe ones must be subjected to preliminary heat treatment. There are several recipes that will allow you to prepare the right spruce tincture yourself.

Tincture of green cones

To prepare the tincture, you need fresh young fruits 3–6 cm long. They need to be washed, cut into several pieces and placed in an opaque glass container. Add 0.5 liters of high-quality vodka to the bottle with cones, seal tightly and place to infuse in a dark place at room temperature. The tincture will be ready in 2 weeks.

INTERESTING! This recipe can be varied by adding 2 tbsp. l. honey and 1 tbsp. l. propolis.

Tincture of ripe cones

If the tincture is prepared from ripe cones collected in August-September, the preparation consists of two stages:

1. Place dry spruce cones (8–10 pieces) in an enamel bowl, add 1 liter of hot water and cook for 10 minutes at low boil. Strain the finished broth into an opaque glass container and cool to 40 °C.
2. Add 0.3 liters of vodka to the chilled broth. Close the container hermetically and store it in a cool place. This tincture can be consumed after 24 hours.

Tincture made from fresh cones can be stored for up to 6 months. If it contains a decoction, the shelf life is reduced to 1 month.

You need to take the prepared tincture 3 times a day, 25–40 drops. It is taken in the morning after meals, at lunchtime and in the evening before meals. The course of treatment ranges from 1 to 3 months. For prevention, it is taken once a year, for 2 weeks, 1 tsp. per day.

Tincture of fir cones prepared with vodka is an effective therapeutic and preventive remedy. Its use helps strengthen the body and allows you to shorten the duration of the treatment and recovery period for colds, infectious, inflammatory and vascular diseases.

How to use the infusion - instructions for use

Even if the disease is very serious, a tincture based on cones can help. The main thing is to know how to properly carry out the treatment and strictly follow the instructions for use.

From a stroke

Tincture of pine cones with vodka for stroke is used every morning, 1 tsp. after eating for 14 days. Then the intake is stopped for a week, after which the course is repeated again.

The tincture is also used after a stroke has occurred, during recovery. The tannins included in the composition will not allow brain cells to die.

The use of infusions for stroke is possible only with the permission of a doctor. Otherwise, you can cause irreparable harm to the body.

For varicose veins

To prevent the appearance of varicose veins, folk medicine is drunk every morning, 1 tsp. on an empty stomach. If the problem of varicose veins is present, take the medicine in the same dosage, but three times a day.

For hypertension

Fantastically healing buds can normalize blood pressure. In this case, the maximum benefit will be from a cone tincture of moonshine. Use red cones, which are harvested in early June. The finished drink will be red in color. For high blood pressure, drink warm tea with 1 tsp. remedies, and your health will soon improve.

For gastrointestinal diseases

For inflammation of the gastric mucosa, as well as other disorders of the gastrointestinal system, 20 minutes after breakfast, take one tablespoon of tincture, previously diluted in water.

Against cough

You can treat any cough with a decoction of pine cones. It is prepared without vodka. Half a liter of milk is added to the cones and boiled for 20 minutes. Strain the resulting liquid, cool and add 2 tablespoons of honey. Drink the decoction for 7 days, in small sips. Milk medicine is not stored; it is prepared daily.

A tincture of green pine cones will exhibit medicinal properties only if used for medicinal purposes. The gifts of pine will not only boost immunity, but will also have a beneficial effect on the heart, blood vessels, and relieve coughs and headaches. Learn how to take green bud tincture, do not exceed the dosage, and monitor your well-being during treatment.

Treatment with tincture of pine cones - instructions on how to take

Pine cones are a storehouse of useful substances, and vodka is a good solvent that effectively extracts these substances.

The infusion is used for coughs, bronchitis, pneumonia, stroke, hypertension, gastrointestinal problems, joint diseases, ulcers, gastritis and a number of other diseases, and also as a preventative general tonic.

As a standard, for preventive purposes, pine tincture is taken once a day, a teaspoon in the morning. It is allowed to dilute it a little with water or honey.

For medicinal purposes, the frequency is increased to three times a day, a teaspoon. If the patient experiences pressure changes, the dose is reduced to a coffee spoon.

Take from 2 weeks to 6 months with a week break every month. The dosage and frequency of administration may vary depending on the specific therapeutic purpose and characteristics of the body.

It is interesting that, in addition to cones, almost all parts of pine are used in folk medicine: bark, needles, buds, shoots, resin and pollen.

For vessels

Unimpeded blood flow is important for the normal functioning of any organ, especially the brain.

Vascular damage leads to a deficiency of oxygen and nutrients, which threatens myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, ischemic stroke, cardiosclerosis and a number of other diseases.

• Tannins (polyphenolic compounds) contained in cones make vascular walls stronger, reduce their permeability, and prevent the formation of blood clots.
• Pycnogenol increases blood fluidity, improves metabolism in brain cells, and has an antihypoxic effect.
• Resveratrol, a strong antioxidant, stimulates the formation of vasodilator substances and prevents vascular plaques from attaching to the walls of blood vessels.

To prevent vascular diseases, take the tincture once a day, either in the morning on an empty stomach, or at night, adding it to hot tea with honey. In both cases, the dosage is 1 teaspoon. Drink no longer than six months with a week break every month.

? For medicinal purposes, the size of a single dosage is maintained (1 tsp), but the frequency of administration is increased to three times a day, drunk half an hour before meals. The maximum period of admission is 6 months.

From a stroke

The tincture is effective in the pre-stroke state and during the rehabilitation period, but in the acute period after a stroke you should avoid using it. It is used for both hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes.

• The already mentioned tannins stop neuronal atrophy (cell death), which reduces the risk of paralysis.
• Polyphenols also restore damaged cells, saturate them with oxygen, improve memory, and eliminate tinnitus.
• Phytoncides (essential oils) increase immunity weakened by stroke and have antimicrobial and tonic properties.

After a stroke and a course of medical treatment, the tincture is taken three times a day after meals, one teaspoon. Duration of treatment: 6 months. Every 30 days take a break of 5-7 days.

For preventive purposes, it is enough to take one teaspoon per day, the duration of administration and breaks are the same.

For hypertension

According to statistics, in 89% of cases hypertension ends in stroke, heart attack or death. Therefore, its prevention and treatment should be taken seriously.

• The infusion has a diuretic effect, removes excess fluid, which helps lower blood pressure.
• Pycnogenol reduces the amount of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) - protein compounds that carry “bad” cholesterol. Their elevated levels contribute to the formation of cholesterol plaques and blockage of blood vessels.
• S-methylmethionine (vitamin U) cleanses blood vessels, increases their elasticity, and prevents atherosclerosis.

To normalize blood pressure, add a teaspoon of infusion to warm tea. There should be no more than three such receptions per day. Another option for use is a teaspoon once a day immediately after breakfast.

The total period of continuous use should not exceed 6 months. Every 30 days it is recommended to take five- to seven-day breaks.

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For varicose veins

With varicose veins, blood vessels lose their elasticity, the venous valves malfunction, and the principle of blood circulation is disrupted.

Tincture of pine cones can prevent vein damage and the formation of venous nodes.

The course of treatment is designed for a month. Three times a day before meals you need to drink 30 drops of tincture diluted in 30 drops of water. In addition, in the morning and evening, the infusion is carefully applied to the legs and lower third of the thighs.

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For joints

For joint pain, combine the use of tincture orally with rubbing and compresses. The liquid stops inflammatory processes, reduces pain, relieves stiffness of movement, and improves blood flow to inflamed areas.

Externally, rub the infusion on the joints before going to bed, then wrap them in woolen cloth. During the day, you can make a compress: moisten a cotton cloth or gauze in the tincture, wrap it around the sore joint, secure it with a mesh tubular bandage, put on warm clothes or wrap it in a woolen cloth, and hold for 1-2 hours.

In parallel, to stimulate the removal of salts and reduce inflammation, drink a teaspoon of tincture in the morning on an empty stomach for 3-4 weeks.

Against cough

The tincture of cones is effective for both colds and infections.

• It has a disinfecting effect, reduces the intensity and frequency of coughing attacks, and strengthens the immune system.
• Essential oils improve the functioning of the respiratory system.

To combat cough, mix 300 milliliters of infusion with 100 grams of honey and 100 grams of aloe juice, and leave the mixture for a day in a dark place. Take a tablespoon three times a day. Shake before use.

In its pure form, drink the tincture three times a day, taking a dessert spoon before meals.

For prevention during the season of ARVI and colds, a teaspoon of infusion is added to tea twice a day.

For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

Pine tincture has a positive effect on the stomach, pancreas and intestines.

Thanks to its bactericidal properties and the ability to heal damaged mucous membranes, it fights gastritis, ulcers, and intestinal infections.

However, in acute forms of the disease, on the contrary, it can lead to complications.

For non-acute forms of gastrointestinal diseases, a monthly course is given. Drink the tincture three times a day, 20-25 minutes before meals, one tablespoon.

For immunity

The tincture has a general strengthening effect on the body, serves as a prevention of vitamin deficiency, scurvy and anemia, and restores after viral infections. Bioflavonoids in its composition accelerate metabolic processes, carotene neutralizes free radicals.

To “impact” boost immunity, the tincture is consumed three times a day, a tablespoon at a time, for 7-10 days. For prevention, a single dose per day is sufficient, repeating a weekly course every three months.

Useful properties and preparation of tinctures of cones with honey

Pine cones act as an expectorant, anti-inflammatory, immunotropic folk remedy. Tinctures are made from them not only for internal, but also for external use. Folk recipes also include honey and vodka tinctures. Honey elixir can be used to maintain health only by those who are not allergic to honey.

What do they help with?

The miraculous remedy of cones with honey will be useful for any home medicine cabinet.
Coniferous medicine helps very well with diseases of the respiratory system, gastritis, peptic ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract, tuberculosis, and cholesterol plaques. Honey-cone tincture can cure vitamin deficiency or prevent its occurrence. It will be very useful for people who are prone to frequent respiratory diseases, to prevent influenza and viral infections.

As an external remedy, the tincture is recommended for various skin diseases.

How to insist?

To prepare honey and vodka medicine you will need:

• Young cones – 7 pcs.;
• Honey – ½ cup;
• Vodka – 0.5 l;
• Aloe juice – ½ cup.

The crushed green cones are placed in a jar and filled with vodka up to the neck of the container. Cover with a lid and leave in a cool place for 10 days. The finished product is filtered and half a glass of honey and aloe juice are added. The source of juice should be a perennial plant, at least 3 years old. Close the container again, shake well and let it brew for 24 hours.

Take vitamin medicine after meals, 1 tbsp. l. three times a day.

Tips and tricks

A medicine with the activity of natural vitamins can cause harm to the body if taken in a dose exceeding the prescribed dose.

Do not take the tincture at the same time as food, as the result may not be as significant.

Due to the alcohol content, it is forbidden to use the elixir longer than the specified period. Taking traditional medicine along with antibiotics is not allowed. First, antibacterial therapy is carried out, only then, after a certain break, the treatment is supplemented with tincture.