The use of birch buds. Video

It was believed that if a sick child is whipped with a birch broom or bathed, and the water after bathing is poured under a birch, the child will quickly recover. A birch branch, placed in the front corner of the house, was a symbol of the health of the owners.

Birch has long been revered in Russia. Linguists believe that the etymology of the name of this tree is closely related to the word “protect”. It was considered healing to go to a young birch tree to transmit ailments to her. Healers twisted birch branches over the sick, saying that they would not unwind until the disease receded. Birch is a tree that gives energy and relieves fatigue and stress.

Young leaves, buds, juice and mushroom (chaga) are used as medicinal raw materials. Birch buds have analgesic, diuretic, diaphoretic, choleretic, wound healing and anti-inflammatory effects. They contain essential oils and resinous substances, which include betulol, betulene and betulenic acid.

Various infusions and decoctions are prepared from the kidneys, which help with angina, bronchitis, gastrointestinal diseases, atherosclerosis, varicose veins, radiculitis and various purulent infections (peritonitis, phlegmon, mastitis, furunculosis).

The buds are harvested in early spring, in March-April, when they have not yet blossomed and are sticky from resinous substances. It is believed that birch buds collected in winter are ineffective.

For harvesting buds, young branches are usually cut, tied into loose sheaves and dried in attics outdoors or in ovens (for example, after baking bread). Then the buds are removed from the branches or simply beaten off and stored in a glass container with a lid or in linen bags.

Recipes for the use of birch buds in traditional medicine

In case of kidney diseases, preparations from birch branches are not recommended

With sore throat, it is recommended to slowly chew birch buds, after slightly kneading them. Or crush birch branches with buds and boil with boiling water. Then insist for an hour and take 2-3 glasses a day.

For bronchitis, an alcoholic infusion is effective, for which you will need: – 20 grams of dry birch buds; – 100 milliliters of 70% alcohol.

Pound dry birch buds and cover with alcohol. Then put it in a cool dark place for 3 weeks. Do not forget to periodically shake the dishes with the tincture during this time. Then strain, squeeze the leftovers well and take the prepared tincture 3 times a day for 15–20 minutes before meals, 20–30 drops per tablespoon of water.

Alcohol tincture is also an excellent remedy for ulcers, indigestion and indigestion, dropsy arising from inflammation of the kidneys, pinworms and roundworms. To make a universal tincture, you need to take: – 30 grams of birch buds; – 1 liter of 70% alcohol.

Insist birch buds filled with alcohol for 3 weeks, occasionally shaking the dishes. Then take the tincture 3 times a day, 15–20 drops per tablespoon of water. Alcohol tincture can also be used to treat wounds (washing and lotion), as well as for rubbing with rheumatism.

If there are contraindications and for some reason alcohol tinctures cannot be consumed, prepare a decoction from birch buds. For him you will need: – 10 grams of birch buds; – 1 glass of water.

Pour boiling water over the birch buds and cook in a sealed container in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. Then insist for an hour. Strain and drink 4 glasses a day in the same cases as alcohol-prepared drops.

With atherosclerosis, a decoction helps well, for which you will need: – 1 tablespoon of birch buds; – 1 ½ glasses of water.

Pound birch buds and cover with boiling water. Place the lid tightly on the dish and place in a boiling water bath. Cook for 5 minutes, then transfer to an oven preheated to 180 ° C and leave for 3 hours. Drink the cooked broth for atherosclerosis not strained at the beginning of the first and second half of the day.

With varicose veins, it is recommended to take an infusion of birch buds. To prepare it, you need to take: – 20 grams of birch buds; – 1 glass of water (200 milliliters); – 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar; – 2 teaspoons of natural honey.

Pour dry birch buds with boiling water in a ratio of 1:10 and leave for 3 hours. Then strain and drink 2 times a day (in the morning on an empty stomach and in the evening) a glass of infusion with the addition of 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and the same amount of natural honey. Additionally lubricate the veins with apple cider vinegar from the bottom up. This should be done in the morning and evening. Treatment will be more effective if sweets are excluded from the diet.

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