Birch buds. Useful properties and contraindications for men and women. Recipes, how to cook and take

Useful birch sap in the spring, a birch broom in the Russian bath, birch tar for a variety of needs, a birch mushroom Chaga, sandals made of birch bark, birch bark utensils, birch furniture, giving a lot of heat birch wood, medicinal properties of birch kidney.

Nutrients in the composition

According to the chemical diversity of birch buds can not be put on the first place in the plant world.

But the quality and importance of these substances to the organism is high:

• Vitamins C, PP, A, carotene.
• Volatile - active substances of plants capable of depressing effect on microorganisms.
• Flavonoids: quercetin, giperozid. These substances having an activity of vitamin P, act as antioxidants with anti-inflammatory effect.
• Palmitic acid - one of the most well-known in the fatty acid nature, having a wide range of applications.
• Betulol - triterpene alcohol having a strong antiseptic properties.
• Essential oil (contains sesquiterpene alcohol which has a pleasant smell and viscous structure, whereby finds application in perfumery, paints and lacquers).
• Tannic compounds possess astringent, antibacterial, antiseptic properties.
• Coumarin (having anticoagulant properties, prevents the high clotting and thrombus formation, has a sedative effect).
• Resins and alkaloids.
• Glucose.
  
• Mineral elements: copper, iron, magnesium, calcium.

Medicinal properties of birch buds

Birch buds, useful properties which are known to physicians and folk healers for centuries, have on the human body the most diverse therapeutic effect.

For example:

• Antipyretic, diaphoretic.
• Diuretic, relieve swelling in cardiac diseases.
• Enhance tissue regeneration.
• Antispasmodic effect in the gastrointestinal tract diseases.
• Choleretic.
• Expectorant for colds.
• The anti-microbial effect in the skin lesions, acute respiratory infections, colds, sore throat.
• Helminthic parasites in the gut, liver, lung.
• Antioxidant effects on altered cells in oncology.
• Treatment of seasonal vitamin deficiency.
• In nutrition as a source of fatty acids.
• The ointments in the treatment of boils, eczema, festering wounds (ihtiolovaya ointment Wisniewski, tar)
• In cosmetology due to tannins and antiseptic properties.
• Antibakterialtnoe mastitis, peritonitis
• Analgesic effect in inflammation of the joints, rheumatism, hemorrhoids, stomatitis.
• Vasodilator, strengthens blood vessels.
  
• Blood, blood thinning thrombophlebitis
• Stimulation of the work of the reproductive organs and the endocrine system, the maintenance of normal hormonal levels.
• Raising the general tone and strengthen immunity.
• cholesterol lowering.
• To restore the health of the intestinal microflora.

How to harvest and store raw materials

Birch buds are sold in pharmacies.

If, however, engage in procurement of raw materials on their own, then it is advisable to follow a few simple conditions:

1. Select dry weather and the place, located away from roads, industrial plants, not in the city. This includes any herbal preparations.
2. The optimum time for collection - the end of January - April. At this time, the tree sap flow processes are activated, the kidneys begin to "wake up" in the spring and swell.
3. Gather buds until they blossomed.
   
4. It is more convenient to gather buds, cutting branches. In this case, you should always keep in mind the health of the tree, so to do it accurately and in reasonable quantities, to birch retained vitality and died. This is especially true of young trees, from which it is recommended to collect raw materials.
5. Dried branches in areas where there is air circulation. Well suited for the drying of plant materials in attics village houses. When using an electric dryer, the temperature must not be higher than 30˚. Otherwise, the kidneys begin to unfold.
6. The duration of the drying process depends on the process and lasts for 2-3 weeks.
7. To preserve the beneficial properties of the harvested product is best suited paper and canvas bags or glassware.
8. storage of plant material period shall not exceed 3 years. Birch buds is recommended to use throughout the year.

Correct the prepared raw birch buds balsamic has a pleasant aroma. I must say that birch leaves (for those who did not have time to collect the kidney), have the same properties as the kidneys. However, concentration of "good" is slightly reduced.

Contraindications

The categorical prohibition of the use of the therapeutic properties of birch kidney is not very much.

In most cases, it is a limitation and caution in their application:

• Pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding.
• Chronic diseases of the urogenital area.
• Hypersensitivity of raw materials components.

Appeal to any methods of traditional healing is in the nature of additional therapy and requires consultation with a physician.

How to prepare an alcohol tincture

Tinctures in alcohol and other alcohol-containing liquids are effective both for external use and administered orally. Ingestion is contraindicated child.

Preparations on alcohol for a long time are stored and used when a large number of diseases: colds, tuberculosis, rheumatism, joint pain, bruises and hematomas, parasitic lesions, and others. Such compositions are used for rubbing or the inside of a few drops, diluting with water if necessary.

Methods of preparing alcohol tinctures:

• Pour half a cup of raw materials 70% alcohol, close the lid and grind maintained for 3 weeks in the dark.
  
• Kidneys and alcohol in a ratio of 1: 5 insist 1 week and used for grinding, lotions, poultices and rinses.

oil tincture

Application of oil tincture has proven in the treatment of internal and external hemorrhoids. To prepare the required crude sunflower oil (1/2 liter) and crushed buds of birch (3/4 cup). Mix the ingredients, put the mixture in a dark place.

After 40 days, add to it yarrow, St. John's Wort and chamomile (2 tablespoons. l.) and leave for a month. After this time, the composition of boil, and after 3 days can be used for other purposes.

How to cook the ointment

Birch buds, useful properties which determine their many-sided application is used to prepare an ointment.

There are several popular recipes:

• Butter and birch buds are placed in a ceramic or enamel container layer, cover with a tight lid and wrapped in foil, for 24 hours put in a pre-heated oven. In the finished composition is dry added camphor (5 g) which helps relieve inflammation.
• Kidneys birch pour boiling water, evaporated, separated from the remaining water and added to the molten lanolin.
• Possible replacement of butter with lard. Its spread slices on the bottom of the cookware (enamel, clay) is poured on top birch buds and put in the oven for 12 hours.

Ointment on birch buds are used for rheumatism, arthritis, and other inflammations of the joints, dermatitis of various etiologies, eczema, hemorrhoids.

decoction

Preparation of broth of birch kidneys available for everyone. Gulf of raw materials cup boiling water, boil on low heat for 15-25 minutes. Decoction is taken orally before a meal. Allowed Reception 4-5 times a day. Its beneficial properties and can be used for rinsing.

With reception of broth and gargles are treated:

• stomatitis;
• ARI;
• viral infection (influenza);
• sore throat;
• beriberi in the spring and winter;
• periodontal disease;
• edemas.

health baths

Added to the bath decoction of birch kidneys help both adults and children:

• relieve allergic manifestations;
• cure diaper rash in babies;
• moisturize the skin for a long time, which is daily exposed to the aggressive action of our environment;
• will have a calming effect on the entire body;
• colds (contra - fever).

To prepare the broth taking 2 tablespoons. l. kidney and 3 L of water. Some recipes provide 300 g of kidney in 1 liter of water. The ratio of water and broth in the bath - 1:10. Taking a bath can be 15-30 min., After which take diaphoretic (available herbal tea), wrapped in a blanket. Such procedures are not suitable for people with high blood pressure.

inhalation

Birch buds, useful properties which are not in doubt, successfully used for inhalation. Inhalation of hot broth of birch kidneys help to cope with a prolonged cough, contribute to the conclusion of mucus, clean the respiratory tract by microbes. During the procedure, the most important thing - to control the temperature of the steam so as not to burn the mucous membranes occurred.

Slimming Tea

Myths about the miraculous weight loss with the use of a drink - it's just myth. It should be understood that the herbal tea, decoction, infusion - it's just to help the body to normalize digestion, which reduces to stimulate metabolic processes of fat splitting mechanisms, proteins and carbohydrates, a decrease in deposition of about stock.

The first person to whom his weight became a burden to take care of:

• Correct, balanced diet (excluding flour, sweets, do not overeat).
• Compliance, including the schedule of food intake (to avoid late suppers).
• Physical activities (exercise, jogging, swimming pool, hiking).

Tea from birch buds to aid in weight loss take 2 times a day before meals for 100 ml. To enhance the effect, you can add to the kidneys everlasting, chamomile and St. John's wort. Good combination of birch buds with lime-blossom and mint.

Driving herbal tea:

1. The kidneys (along with other herbs), pour hot boiling water and insist.
2. Before infusion solution can be hold in a water bath for several minutes.
3. In the cup of boiling water sufficient for 1 hour. l. birch buds.

It should be remembered that any treatment (prophylaxis) with herbs, should be a course. Otherwise, plant active substances capable of causing the occurrence of allergic reactions.

Used in cosmetics

Mineral and tannins, vitamins and volatile contained in the Birch raw materials, provide them with the benefits and use for cosmetic purposes. Suffice it to recall how popular and healing effect on the skin birch broom.

Based on birch buds are prepared:

• restorative shampoos and balms for the hair;
• mask for scalp;
• infusions and decoctions for removal of inflammations and irritations on the skin;
• cream with anti-aging effects on the skin of age;
• compositions, relieving swelling of the face, reduces wrinkles.

Birch buds are widely used in industrial cosmetic care products with the manufacture of hair and skin.

A huge number of recipes for traditional medicine offers and Folk traditions of cosmetology:

• Tighten the skin, improve it helps mask of broth kidneys, blue clay and honey deposited on the face.
• With the help of an alcohol tincture can significantly strengthen the hair bag and stop hair loss.
• Night skin care products may be on the oily tincture of birch buds. It is better to use olive oil cooking.
• It has long bath with broth kidney applied improvement of appearance of the skin.
• The mask of birch kidneys with chamomile and calendula - an excellent tool in the fight against acne on the face. The mixed components as a slurry wrapped in gauze and applied to problem areas.
• Strengthen the roots of the hair and make them shine and health to help oily ointment that is applied to the hair and allowed to stand for one hour. Ointment is prepared from the kidneys with olive oil and lanolin. To enhance the effectiveness of the mixture is switched nettle and camomile, and at the end of cooking is added a lemon juice and chicken egg yolk.
• Kidney Broth birch gives hair a healthy look, strengthens the roots, if you use it regularly to rinse after shampooing.
• Small wrinkles around the eyes are made not as noticeable if the evening to make lotions with renal broth.

Respiratory diseases

Birch buds, useful properties which can easily cope with respiratory problems, help with sinusitis. Many are faced with the unpleasant consequences of long-term rhinitis, inflammation of the sinuses. Sinusitis provokes headaches and eye pain, fever. This is a life-threatening disease, as the pus is close to the brain.

Chronic sinusitis - is the cause of constant colds. Piercing the maxillary sinuses - a radical treatment. The procedure is very painful, but inefficient, as it often occurs after the recurrence of the disease.

Wonderful recipe against sinusitis, checked more than one generation of patients, offers traditional medicine:

• Take the kidney and vodka (not alcohol!) In a ratio of 1: 5.
• Infusion to keep in the dark and warm place, until it becomes brown. Be sure to shake.
• The finished tincture moisten a cotton cloth, put it on the forehead and nose, close the cellophane and warm materials (scarves, hats).
• Put a compress on the night. 1-2 times is enough to have passed the disease.
• The infusion mixed with honey and Diluted with water, can be taken orally. Also in the sinus inhalation can be used by adding eucalyptus oil.

Dry cough and bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia amenable exposed decoctions and infusions of oil on birch buds.

The broth is prepared in a conventional manner, after which it is mixed honey and taking 50 ml for days 3-4. The oily mixture may be prepared from the kidney, mixed with unsalted butter. The mixture should then in the oven and add honey to it.

When kidney disease

Bactericidal and diuretic properties of birch raw materials are extremely useful in pathologies of the urogenital system. When taking herbal tea reduces inflammation, reduces swelling of the limbs and face. In preparing such tea, taking 1 hour. l. kidney 250 ml of boiling water.

pancreatitis

Pathological degeneration of pancreatic tissue leads to severe consequences for the organism. Pancreatitis heal completely impossible, but to remove pain and maintain normal as possible, subject to strict compliance sick diet and proper lifestyle. Tincture of birch buds capable alleviate the condition of such patients.

For the preparation of infusions required 1 L of vodka and 200 g of raw material. Within 4-5 weeks, the mixture insist in a cool and protected from light. Bottle regularly need to stir. The infusion consumed one hour before meals for 1 st. l.

from parasites

The bactericidal properties of birch raw materials, the presence in it of volatile production, essential oils, flavonoids make it an effective tool in the fight against invasive disease. "Be careful" birch buds ciliates, Giardia and Trichomonas.

Giardiasis - common disease, especially in children. Settle these parasites not only in the intestine, but also in the lungs, liver, gallbladder. Preparations of a birch buds able to remove parasites from different organs of the human body.

Antiseptic properties of birch promote healing of tissues damaged during migration helminths. With their help relieve inflammation, decrease pain, authorities cleared not only by adults, but also for their larvae, and dead worms.

Choleretic and diuretic effect of stimulating the flow of bile and excretion of toxins from the body, helps to remove the expectorant effects of the lungs and bronchi accumulated mucus. Tannins possessing antignilostnym action destroys medium for parasites.

Intake of vitamin complex helps raise immunity and recovery from invasive aggression.

To combat parasites use decoctions, tinctures birch buds and leaves on alcohol or brandy. Any remedies take on an empty stomach, and after consultation with the doctor.

In diseases of the oral cavity

Stomatitis, periodontal disease, oral mucosa inflammation respond well to treatment with broth that is used for lotions and rinses. Decoction relieves pain and swelling, heals minor wounds.

Application for women

Women are at all times able to use the power of nature to maintain its health and beauty.

Of course, birch - the symbol of femininity - could not stay away:

• Tea from birch buds and leaves used when abortion.
• Infusion and decoction of the kidney helps to relieve unpleasant symptoms during menopause.
• Douching decoction is used in the treatment of cervical erosion.
  
• The presence of vitamins helps to normalize the cycle and maintaining normal hormonal levels.
• Infusion kidney vegetable oil (any) is used for rejuvenating facial masks, hair firming agents.
• The combination of Calendula and Chamomile helps with skin problems: acne, rash, furunculosis.

Application for men

The problem of hair loss and baldness are always worried about a strong half of mankind. Broth kidney, added to the tea used in the shampoo - good remedy against this disease. Intoxication after long-term use of alcohol is well removed kidney broth. He will have a strengthening effect on the human body, has decided to quit smoking.

Use in children

For children infusions and decoctions of birch raw materials make less concentrated, can not be used for the ingestion of alcohol tinctures. The best way to raise a child immunity, cure colds, protect against worms - adding kidneys decoctions tea and use for gargling.

For topical use there are no restrictions raw: Infants are bathed in a broth, which have a calming effect; they will help in the healing and disinfecting wounds.

consumption norm

Standards use compositions and dosage charges birch raw material depends on the disease, the route of exposure (outwardly or inwardly), dosage (cosmetic) forms. In all cases, follow the instructions and time-tested experience and advice of national recipes. Overdoses in medicine has not been described.

Used in cooking

The culinary value of birch raw material is not too large. Most likely, this is due to the difficulty to collect them in large quantities. In addition, in the preferred cooking fresh birch buds, the availability of which is limited by seasonality. The inherent bitterness kidneys removed if withstand before using them in cold water.

However, there are recipes that include this unusual and useful ingredient with useful properties:

• Kidneys birch in salads and steamed vegetables. Tasty combination will be a pumpkin, carrots, cabbage, onions.
• They can cook porridge: well with birch beans, rice and buckwheat.
• Dietary and rejuvenating properties has tea brewed in Birch feedstock.

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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