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Pine cones are a real treasure trove of vitamins, tannins, phytoncides, tannins and resinous substances, iron, and essential oils.
The easiest way to extract them is to prepare a tincture of coniferous fruits with alcohol or vodka.
Tips before starting
To obtain a product with maximum healing properties, young (green) cones up to 5 cm in size are harvested, which contain resin, but more mature ones are also suitable.
The optimal collection period is from mid-summer to early autumn.
It is not necessary to dry the raw material before infusion, it is enough to rinse it with running water.
To obtain a concentrated extract, it is recommended to cut the fruit into 2-4 parts.
Tincture of pine cones on vodka
The classic recipe uses dried last year’s fruits, but you can replace them with fresh ones.
Ingredients
Pine cones – 6-7 pcs.
Vodka – 0,5 l
Method of preparation
Put the cones in a half-liter jar, pour alcohol.
Tightly closed container, leave in a dark place for 2 weeks.
Tincture of pine cones on alcohol
This recipe uses fresh green fruits harvested in May-July.
Ingredients
Pine cones – 100 g
Alcohol 70% – 1 l
Method of preparation
Cut the washed cones into cubes of 1-1,5 cm.
Pour the pine mass into a glass jar, pour alcohol.
Close the vessel tightly, send to a dark place for 2-3 weeks.
Tincture of pine cones honey-vodka
Ingredients
Pine cones – 7-8 pcs.
Honey – 0,2 l
Vodka – 0,2 l
Method of preparation
Cut the cones into cubes, pour into a liter glass container.
Add honey and vodka to pine raw materials, shake well.
Infuse the mixture for 2-3 weeks, strain before use.
Combined tincture on pine raw materials
The ratio of ingredients must be observed in a ratio of 1:1.
Ingredients
Pine cones and needles – any quantity
Vodka – in proportion
Method of preparation
Pine raw materials are placed in a glass vessel, pour vodka.
Keep the mixture in the dark for 10 days, strain through a gauze filter.
Pine cones tincture restoring
The drug is recommended for people who have had a stroke. For this remedy, you will need mature (red) fruits.
Ingredients
Pine cones – 7 pcs.
Cold purified water – 2 l
Apple cider vinegar – 2 tbsp. l.
Alcohol 70% – by volume of fruits
Method of preparation
Put the cones in a clean bowl, pour 1 liter of ice water.
In a separate container, dilute apple cider vinegar with the remaining water.
Drain the liquid from the vessel with pine fruits, pour them with vinegar solution, leave for 10-15 minutes.
Remove the cones, transfer them to a clean glass jar, pour alcohol.
Put the container in the dark for 2-3 weeks.
Medicinal properties of tincture on pine cones
Cones are used for the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular pathologies, respiratory diseases, general strengthening of the body, combating insomnia, digestive and emotional disorders.
The tincture is effective in the following diseases and conditions:
With a lack of strength, a decline in efficiency, frequent headaches, physical and mental overwork, emotional exhaustion.
Problems with potency, stool, immunity, blood vessels.
With hypertension, vegetovascular dystonia, cardiac arrhythmias.
After a stroke.
Chronic bronchitis, tracheitis, pharyngitis, colds, other diseases of the respiratory organs.
With tuberculosis, rheumatism, impaired joint mobility.
Cosmetic defects (scars, scars, acne, enlarged pores) and edema.
The tincture has immunomodulatory, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, cleansing and strengthening properties.
Instructions for use of tincture on pine cones
For prophylactic purposes, the drug is taken in 1 tsp. morning or evening (on an empty stomach).
If indicated, gradually increase the dosage up to 2-3 times a day.
For rehabilitation after a stroke, it is recommended to use tincture in the morning, 1 teaspoon. You can add pine extract to green tea.
The course of treatment is 1 month. If necessary, the reception can be continued for a period of up to six months.
In the presence of serious diseases, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
Contraindications for tincture on pine cones
The tincture is prohibited for use in the following cases:
During pregnancy and lactation.
In the presence of alcohol dependence.
Problems with the kidneys and liver, hepatitis.
With individual intolerance to the components.
Serious disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
Due to the alcohol content, the product is not recommended for minors and people over 60 years of age.
If during the course of treatment vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, allergic reactions occur, it is better to stop taking the tincture.
Relevance: 29.10.2019
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