Few people know that pine can not only give a delicious aroma that will please your whole family throughout the New Year holidays, but it can also bring great benefits to the human body. Let's forget that fact that from the needles are obtained wonderful homemade and go to the very essence.
So, today we will look at how to make a decoction of pine needles, cones and kidneys. Store raw materials for the drug can be directly in the kitchen for a long time and use it as needed.
Traditional healers recommend using a pine broth for rejuvenation, strengthening immunity, as well as for treating colds and heart diseases. Let's get acquainted with this drink closer.
The use of pine
Pine begins its flowering in May and envelops an incredible scent all around. In the pine forest it is pleasant and easy to breathe, and such walks perfectly strengthen the immunity and bring tremendous benefits to the whole organism. But today we will talk about the properties of decoctions of some components of this tree, namely, on needles, cones and kidneys.
They are some of the most important gifts of nature, but you need to know how to properly use them.
About
needles Scientists have determined that in pine needles the concentration of vitamins C and B1 reaches its maximum value in the winter months. Therefore, it is at this time of year and it is recommended to harvest raw materials for pine broth. In addition, needles are rich in carotene, the content of which remains unchanged throughout the year.
Important! Remember, if you store pine needles at an air temperature of +10 ° C, then in a month the carotene content will decrease three-fold, but when the thermometer mark reaches only +5 ° C, these losses can be avoided.
Decoction of pine needles is rich in vitamin E, which is very important for the human body, and the list of its properties is simply amazing:
- bactericide;
- diaphoretic;
- anthelmintic;
- is an anti-inflammatory;
- is a diuretic;
- is bactericidal;
- choleretic.
- detached retina;
- obliterating endarteritis;
- myopathy;
- Multiple Sclerosis;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- contracted convulsive conditions;
- autonomic dysfunction;
- atrophy of the optic nerve.
The greatest effect and benefit of pine broth will bring, if at its manufacture will be used freshly picked needles, and the greatest healing power it gives winter needles.
Vitamin drink can be prepared according to the following recipe:
- boil a liter of water;
- add a glass of pine needles;
- cover and cook for 5 minutes;
- remove from the plate and leave for 20 minutes;
- to filter.
Ready-to-cook broth can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than a week.
About kidneys
For healing purposes can be used and decoction of pine buds. Raw materials are harvested in February, until the buds have not yet blossomed. They are cut off together with a small section of the branch - about 3 cm. Further, they are dried and stored until they are consumed.
Tip! It is very important when drying raw materials not to allow it to become moldy. To do this, you must remove the product away from direct sunlight and choose a well ventilated room.
Pine kidneys contain essential oils, starch, vitamin C, resins, mineral salts and tannins.
. The drink has the following properties:
- diuretic;
- disinfectant;
- is antimicrobial;
- expectorant;
- choleretic;
- blood-cleansing;
- with antiscorbutic.
It is indicated for edema, gout, rheumatism, metabolic disorders in the body and respiratory diseases. His vapors relieve cough and relieve inflammation.
You can prepare the decoction according to the following technology:
- 10 g pine buds pour a glass of water;
- put on a water bath and cook for half an hour;
- remove from heat and insist for 10 minutes;
- to filter.
Take the drug 100 ml three times a day after meals.
About cones
Young pine cones contain carotene, vitamins C, B, K, P and essential oils. Of these, a decoction is prepared, which is recommended for use in the treatment of stroke, colds, flu, arthritis and bronchopulmonary system diseases.
Raw materials are harvested at different times of the year, and this depends on climatic zone of pine growth. For example, it is recommended to collect young cones in the second half of June for residents of the central strip of Russia, and for those who live in the south of the country - in the second half of May or early July.
Prepare a fortifying decoction of pine cones in the following way:
- 8 young cones fill with a liter of water;
- bring to a boil and cook for 25 minutes;
- is cooled and after 40 minutes filtered.
This elixir will strengthen immunity, saturate the body with vitamins and even take care of your skin. With its help you can cure a cold and get rid of a cough. Drink it preferably on an empty stomach half an hour before breakfast or just before bed.
All of the above facilities can be used for rinsing, inhalation and adding to tea. They will become indispensable for diseases of the gums and other inflammatory processes of the oral cavity. With their help you can heal diseases of the musculoskeletal system, improve blood flow and calm nerves. In addition, the broth can be added to the bath, which will effectively relieve stress after a busy day.
But remember, the decoction of pine needles also has some contraindications, among them jade and acute hepatitis. Also it is not recommended to use pine preparations during pregnancy. And from walks on a pine forest it is necessary to refuse to people with acute heart failure.