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Kalgan tincture has been used in Our Country for a long time and is known for its beneficial properties. However, this plant should not be confused with Chinese galangal, which is also a medicinal product, but is a completely different plant from the ginger genus. In Our Country, under the name of galangal root, erect cinquefoil is used for treatment. It is this plant that you need to ask at the pharmacy if you need to prepare a tincture of galangal for the treatment of any disease.
What determines the medicinal properties of galangal tincture on vodka
The use of galangal in folk medicine is due to its astringent, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and hemostatic properties. Rhizomes are rich in tannins of the protocatechin group, from 7 to 22%. It should be noted that in young (3-4 years) specimens the concentration of these elements is observed to be 2 times less than in older plants (5-8 years). Their greatest number accumulates in the budding phase, that is, at the very beginning of flowering.
Tincture from the rhizomes of the plant has a strong local anti-inflammatory effect, due to which the drug is widely used to treat skin diseases, to heal wounds, and to combat external hemorrhoids. This is again due to the pronounced action of tannins, which create a protective film on the surface that protects tissues from mechanical, chemical and bacterial effects, which, as a rule, are accompanied by inflammatory processes. At the same time, the lumen of the vessels narrows, their permeability decreases.
The plant contains the following substances:
- vitamin C;
- trace elements (K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, Co, Cr, Al, V, Se, Ni, Sr, Pb, I, Br and others);
- glycoside tormentilin;
- essential oils;
- ester tormentol;
- phenolic compounds, including quinic, gallic, salicylic and ellagic acid;
- polyphenols;
- wax;
- resins;
- flobafeny (red pigment);
- starch;
- Sahara;
- tannins;
- triterpenoids;
- tiliroside;
- flavonoids;
- gum.
Medicinal raw materials contain a wide and varied range of useful substances. According to reviews, tincture of galangal rhizomes is used for hernia and tumors of the esophagus, jaundice, gastritis, ulcers, hepatitis and many other diseases.
What treats galangal tincture on vodka
In Our Country, they have long been familiar with galangal grass, tinctures and other dosage forms were prepared from it. Each housewife considered it her duty to stock up on the root of this plant for the winter, since it served as a reliable remedy for many diseases all year round. It was used for diseases of various organs and systems:
- Gastrointestinal tract: flatulence, diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhoids, colitis, enterocolitis;
- respiratory tract: as an expectorant;
- dermatological problems: wounds, cracks, burns, eczema, frostbite;
- in dentistry and otolaryngology: for applications and rinsing the mouth;
- with pathologies of the liver and biliary tract;
- for joints and muscles: rubbing with alcohol tincture for gout, rheumatism, arthritis;
- with gynecological problems, hormonal failure that caused uterine bleeding;
- to enhance male potency.
Zaporozhye Cossacks also knew about the ability of kalgan-root to increase masculine strength. The tincture prepared on the basis of this medicinal plant was popular. In addition to the amazing therapeutic effect, it also had excellent taste. Therefore, brave warriors did not neglect this medicine and were always in good shape and in good spirits.
For its wonderful properties, galangal-root was called as soon as they were. One of these names is “mighty”, it eloquently indicates how highly this plant was valued among people. It was not unreasonably believed that galangal could save a person who fell ill with dysentery and stop even the most severe diarrhea. At that time, many people died from this disease.
How to make galangal tincture
There are various recipes for making galangal root tincture. This plant has been used in folk medicine for many centuries in various countries, so there are many cooking options. The easiest way is to dig up the root of Potentilla erectus, wash and dry. Then boil well, and dilute the resulting broth with alcohol to a strength of 30-40%.
You can prepare a tincture in the following way: pour 3 freshly dug roots with a bottle of high-quality vodka. Insist up to 2 weeks.
An old recipe for galangal is also known. Its essence is as follows: grind 5-6 galangal roots into powder, pour 1 liter of vodka. Keep in a warm place for 10-15 days, shake.
What to insist on: alcohol or vodka
Homemade galangal tincture can be made with alcohol, then it will be of a medical nature. If you use vodka, such a drink is likely to become a table drink. At the same time, galangal root can be used both independently and in combination with other ingredients that complement and enhance its therapeutic effect or taste.
Collection and preparation of raw materials
Potentilla erectus is an inconspicuous plant with small single flowers with only four yellow petals. It grows in small bushes with several stems, the height of which is no more than 20-30 cm. For medicine, the root of galangal grass is of great interest – a powerful, woody, red-brown hue. It is in it that all the medicinal properties of this plant are concentrated.
Kalgan-grass grows in meadows, pastures, forest edges, clearings, dry dark places. But most of all he loves humidity, in damp places it reaches the largest sizes in growth. The maximum content of nutrients in the root is concentrated in autumn or early spring. It is during these periods of the year that it is customary to procure a medicinal product.
The best time to collect is October. The dug out roots of the galangal should be washed with cold water from dirt, cut off the lateral processes. Sometimes there are roots slightly rotted in the ground. They need to be cut until a brown, red tint appears on the cut instead of black.
Restoration in nature of stocks of Potentilla rhizomes occurs faster than in other similar plants. After collecting raw materials, a lot of seeds remain in the soil, which give new young plants, after a few years they become suitable for medicinal preparations. It is possible to re-collect raw materials at the same place once every 7-8 years.
The roots are removed from the ground, washed, chopped into cubes of 0,5 cm, dried in different places:
- in the oven;
- in the attic;
- under a canopy;
- in an electric dryer.
It is best to keep the prepared roots in a non-hot oven or on a heating battery for several days. After that, cut into small pieces and dry. This method allows you to save more biologically active substances, the composition of which will determine the benefits and harms of galangal tincture.
The recipe is still on the corn
Additional ingredients are often added to galangal recipes. They enhance the existing properties of the drug and provide new opportunities. Due to this, the scope of application of galangal root tincture on vodka is significantly expanding.
With a saber
This type of tincture on the root of galangal will help with joint pain, serve as an immunostimulant, and relieve many diseases, such as leukemia, lymphosarcoma. It effectively restores cartilage tissue, removes excess salts from the body. Galangal tincture with cinquefoil is a reliable treatment for:
- radiculitis;
- arthritis;
- osteochondrosis;
- gout;
- growths on the fingers;
- polyarthritis.
In gynecology, galangal root tincture helps with uterine bleeding, fibroids, and hormonal imbalances. In gastroenterology, it treats gastritis, ulcers, and also helps to eliminate cholesterol, normalize digestive processes.
Ingredients:
- cinquefoil (crushed roots) – 200 g;
- the rest – 100 g;
- vodka – 3 l.
Drink 1 tbsp. l. tincture diluted in 50 ml of water. Take three times a day before meals for a month. Then from 10 to 30 days break and repeat the course. Do this 3 times.
With ginger
Galangal tincture is often prepared with ginger, and there are a variety of ways to prepare it.
Ingredients:
- the rest – 40 g;
- ginger – 40 g;
- sage – 40 g;
- mint – 40 g;
- anise – 40 g;
- alcohol – 1 l.
All mix and insist 2,5 weeks. Then add 1,5 liters of drinking water and distill the entire solution through a distillation apparatus. Then again insist the same time as the first time. Filter through a waffle towel or thick cotton cloth. If alcohol is replaced with vodka, then it is not necessary to dilute with water.
Tincture “Healing”
Ingredients:
- the rest – 40 g;
- anise (seeds) – 15 g;
- dill (seeds) – 15 g;
- ginger – 3 g;
- vodka – 1 l.
Leave everything for 2-3 weeks, shaking occasionally. Filter, and then you can take.
Tincture “French”
Ingredients:
- the rest – 40 g;
- cardamom – 40 g;
- ginger – 40 g;
- Cinnamon – 40 g;
- cloves – 40 g;
- anise – 40 g;
- vodka – 3 l.
Pour vodka into a jar, add spices and herbs. Shake everything, close the lid. Insist up to 3 weeks.
With reindeer moss
Yagel, or reindeer moss, is a strong immunomodulatory agent that helps the body survive the cold season well. It has a strong antibacterial effect, active against tubercle bacillus. Can stop severe diarrhea, infectious processes, enhances potency in men.
Ingredients:
- reindeer moss;
- the remaining;
- vodka.
Prepare and insist, as in all previous cases.
with licorice
The galangal tincture itself is a little bitter; to soften the taste, you can add licorice root to the composition of the drink.
Ingredients:
- galangal root (ground) – 1,5 tsp;
- licorice root – 1 tsp;
- coffee – 5-6 grains;
- vodka – 0,5 l.
Close the lid tightly, insist 3 weeks in a warm room. Store then in a cool place, in a dark glass container.
With prunes
Ingredients:
- galangal root – 5 tsp;
- prunes – 10 pcs.;
- vodka – 3 l.
Roll up the jar with the contents, leave in a warm, dark place. After 10 days, filter the drink, it is ready for use.
How to take galangal tincture
In folk medicine, there are 3 main ways to use galangal tincture:
- inside with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and other internal organs, as a rule, not more than 50 ml;
- rinsing the mouth for colds, periodontal disease;
- rubbing, compresses for skin, joint diseases.
For each individual disease, 1-2 forms of treatment with galangal tincture are used simultaneously.
Rules for the use of galangal root tincture for men
Kalgan tincture has a positive effect on the body of men who have problems with immunity and potency caused by psychogenic factors. With any severe internal problems requiring surgical intervention, as a rule, the drug does not bring a pronounced result.
The therapeutic effect of galangal tincture on alcohol for potency is explained by strongly pronounced antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties. Also, the drug affects the state of the nervous system, increases blood flow to the genitals, which improves erectile function. Such a multifaceted impact on the problem and ensures success in treatment.
How to drink galangal tincture to increase potency in men
It is necessary to take galangal tincture for medicinal purposes on an empty stomach half an hour before meals 3-4 times a day. Only in this case, it will be completely absorbed by the body, due to which it will show its miraculous abilities.
The first 2 weeks, take before each meal and 3 hours before bedtime, dosage – 20 drops. Then gradually increase the amount to 50 drops. The course of treatment is 1,5 months, repeat after 2 weeks. If work does not allow taking alcohol tincture during the day, treatment can be carried out in the evening, every 2 hours, 1 tsp.
For joints
In diseases of the musculoskeletal system, galangal tincture must be used not only for rubbing and compresses, but also taken orally. You can use the same tool. One-time amount – 30-40 drops inside, up to 4 times a day on an empty stomach.
With gastritis
Most often, gastric tinctures are prepared from galangal, which are effective in the treatment of gastritis and ulcers. Take tincture of 40-50 drops, can be mixed with milk. Drink three times a day.
With cirrhosis of the liver
Take 24-40 g of galangal root powder, pour 0,5 liters of vodka. Keep warm for 21 days, then pass through a filter to remove sediment. Take 30 drops of the finished tincture three times before meals.
There are herbs that increase the effect of galangal on the liver, so it is advisable to add them during treatment. The first herb is volodushka. Take at different hours with galangal root for 2-3 months. This is the first course.
Then the galangal is continued to be drunk, and the volodushka is replaced with smoke, or smoke-grass. Drink the same amount of time as in the first case. Then they take white stone oil, following a special recipe, then again volodushka.
For gynecological diseases
Kalgan tincture is used for douching, as well as ingestion. It has a therapeutic effect due to its strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action. In addition, galangal tincture helps heal cracks in the chest and lips. Calms the nerves during PMS, stops uterine bleeding.
The use of alcohol tincture of galangal in cosmetology
Cosmetologists are also well aware of the galangal root. It is a part of many cosmetic products for skin and hair care. Medicines and cosmetics based on galangal help:
- quickly heal microcracks;
- have an antibacterial effect in acne;
- improve microcirculation;
- tone up, tighten the skin of the face;
- remove signs of fatigue;
- strengthen hair roots;
- saturate with vitamins and microelements.
Limitations and contraindications
Before trying galangal tincture on vodka, you should familiarize yourself with the contraindications to its use. There are a number of cases when this drug is undesirable to use. So, you should be careful in the following cases:
- increased blood clotting;
- mild acidity of the stomach;
- atonic constipation;
- increased blood pressure;
- pregnancy;
- age of 3 years;
- high body temperature;
- high prothrombin index.
Conclusion
Galangal tincture is an effective medicine used in folk medicine for the treatment of a wide variety of diseases, including severe, cancerous ones.