Pine cones. The use of traditional medicine. Prescriptions, contraindications

Coniferous trees are a source of vitamins and essential substances for the human body. Most often, pine cones are used in folk medicine. They not only help in the prevention of diseases, but also used for the treatment of chronic pathologies.

What's in a pine cone

The composition of pine fruits include:

Group	Component	properties
vitamins	BUT	It stimulates the recovery of muscle tissue; It supports optimal level of water-salt balance; enhances nerve fiber; improved vision; insta story viewer It fights inflammation; It stimulates the immune response during infection; improves absorption of vitamin C.
AT1	Regulates the speed of nerve impulse transmission; strengthens the nervous system; It supports the work of the heart; protects vessels from breakage; It is involved in the processes of digestion.
FROM	It stimulates the immune system; strengthens the nervous system; improves metabolic processes; It supports blood formation processes.
E	Regulates metabolic processes; It stimulates the production of collagen; protects the genitourinary system; outputs free radicals from tissues; It increases the absorption of oxygen.
H	Strengthens the stomach wall; It stimulates the digestive system; eliminates inflammation; improves intestinal peristalsis; It strengthens the immune system; regulates thermoregulation in the body.
P (bioflavonoids)	Regulates the functioning of the heart; strengthens blood vessels; normalizes oxygen-carbon exchange; regulates the function of the adrenal glands; It protects the body from the effects of oxidation products.
U	Strengthens blood vessels; nourish the heart muscle; It supports the water-salt balance.
Minerals	Calcium	Eliminates the fragility and brittleness of bones; It stimulates the nervous system; It increases the speed of transmission of nerve impulses; restores the cartilage; It supports the work of the heart.
Potassium	It increases the body's resistance to bacteria and viruses; protects the vascular wall; strengthens muscle tissue; controls the gas exchange in the blood; It supports normal lung tissue.
Copper	Controls oxidation processes in the blood; It stimulates the production of collagen; regulates the function of the thyroid gland; increases the speed of the immune response; strengthens bone tissue; normalize digestion.
Sodium	It maintains an optimal pH level of blood; involved in the water-salt metabolism processes; It supports muscle fibers in tone; strengthens neural connections; It regulates the stomach and gallbladder.
Zinc	It stimulates the production of proteins in the body; It strengthens the immune system; It protects skin cells from the harmful effects of the environment; It stimulates the removal of free radicals and toxic compounds from the body.
Magnesium	It improves the immune system; It contributes to a better absorption of calcium; regulates phosphorus metabolism in bone tissue; It supports the work of the nervous system; stimulates brain function; It strengthens the cardiovascular system.
Iron	Improves oxygen metabolism in tissue; It protects the lung tissue; controlled concentration. Hemoglobin in the blood; outputs the oxidation products; It regulates the operation and condition of the nervous system; It improves the functioning of the thyroid gland.
Iodine	It strengthens the immune system; It controls the production of hormones in the body; It stimulates the brain; regulates cell regeneration processes.
Phosphorus	Protects bone and cartilage from destruction; regulates metabolism and metabolic processes; restores nerve fibers.
Selenium	Involved in hematopoiesis processes; increases the blood flow velocity; It supports the nervous system; outputs free radicals.
Lipids	oleic acid	It stimulates the nervous system; It supports the work of the brain; It reduces the risk of cell and tissue damage by free radicals or toxic compounds.
linoleic acid	Regulates the exchange of fats; It maintains the elasticity of muscle tissue; regulates hormonal balance; It strengthens the immune system; improves digestion.
linolenic acid	Strengthens cell membranes; It increases the lumen of blood vessels and reduces cholesterol plaques; accelerates metabolism; stimulates an immune response to stimuli; regulates the nervous system.

Pine cones are also widely used in folk medicine because it contains the following components:

• tannin;
  
• essential oils;
• carotene;
• tanning compounds;
• tar;
• phytoncids;
• turpentine oil;
• hydrocarbon components;
• bornylacetate.

The use of pine cones

pine tree fruits help with:

1. Pre-stroke and post-stroke conditions. tannins contained in the cones are able to prevent the destruction of neural connections and strengthen the nerve fibers, preventing the development of paralysis of the limbs. They also help to strengthen the walls of blood vessels and improve blood circulation in the affected regions of the brain.
2. Diseases of the respiratory system. Pine fruit has expectorant properties and stimulate the immune system. They improve the condition of the patient at: bronchitis; pneumonia; tuberculosis; tracheitis.
3. blood pressure jumps. A high content of mineral substances and vitamins cause hypotensive effect.
4. Diseases of the digestive system. The high content of saturated and polyunsaturated fats, vitamins A and P in the fruits of a coniferous tree promotes healing of micro traumas mucous stomach and intestines. A decoction of the cones is recommended for development: gastritis; colitis; stomach ulcers; intestinal motility disorders.
   
5. vascular diseases. Contained in the pine fruit acid oleic and linolenic series help to restore the elasticity of vessel walls and reduce cholesterol plaques, increasing diametrical section capillaries and veins. Pine liqueur is often combined with other herbs to treat varicose veins and atherosclerosis.
6. Injuries and lesions of the joints or skin. Pine fruit is used when: eczema; shingles; allergic rashes; scratching; muscle strain; arthritis; dislocation of joints; gout.
7. Viral and bacterial infections. Pine cones, used in folk medicine, which due to the content of rare essential oils are used to control pathogens.
8. Failure of the immune system. The high concentration of vitamins and minerals helps to fight: avitaminosis; deficient in hemoglobin; scurvy.

Worth noting that the use of pine cones is allowed for children from 3 years with:

• influenza;
• acute respiratory viral infections;
• bronchitis;
• pneumonia;
• tracheitis;
  
• allergic reactions;
• sore throat.

Recipes of traditional medicine on the basis of pine cones

Pine cones are used in traditional medicine in the form of:

• liqueurs;
• broth;
• jam;
• syrup.

Depending on the method of preparation and additional components can be obtained with different means curative effect.

The classic way to prepare tinctures

Tincture on pine fruit is an effective means for preventing vascular disease and stroke. Its action is based on the reaction of ethyl alcohol with tannin.

Traditional infusion is easy to prepare at home:

1. 10-12 pine cones grind in a meat grinder or chop finely.
2. The glassware 1 liter put comminuted fruit.
3. Mix 300 ml of alcohol or vodka with 600 ml of pure water.
4. Pour the resulting solution into a glass container with pine cones.
5. Tincture placed in a dark and warm place.
6. Allow the mixture to stand for 7 days, periodically shaking the contents.
7. A week later, filter the resulting infusion.

Received means must take 1 hour. l. up to 3 times a day. In the presence of gastric disorders recommended drinking means hour after meal. The duration of one year shall not exceed six months.

Tincture on pine cones used for:

• varicose veins;
• Pre-stroke conditions;
• thrombophlebitis;
• tuberculosis;
• bronchitis;
• tracheitis;
• irregularities in digestion.

Also the tool can be used for pain in the joints as a compress. Take tincture is not recommended for children and pregnant women.

Recipe tincture with apple cider vinegar

Pine cones, used in folk medicine, which justified a high content of tannins and lipid components are widely used in rehabilitation after stroke.

To do this, use an alcohol tincture with the addition of apple cider vinegar:

1. Finely chop 6 of pine cones.

   

2. Put them in a glass container and adding 300 ml of vodka.
3. Capacity close tightly and leave in a warm, dark place for 10 days.
4. Strain resulting solution and adding thereto 5 ml of apple vinegar.

Receive means take 1 time per day before going to bed by dissolving 1 h. l. in a glass of rather weak tea.

Take the infusion should be within 6 months. This tool is also used to enhance treatment of vascular thrombosis and large veins.

The infusion of cones

Pine raw prepare water extracts that help in the treatment of:

• stomach;
• intestines;
• vascular disease;
• chronic hypertensive states;
• various infections;
• cough.

This method is recommended for people with liver disease:

1. 5 pine fruits chop and put in an enamel bowl.
2. Pour feedstock 500 ml of pure water, and bring the mixture to reflux.
3. Boil bumps on a low heat for 5 minutes.
4. The solution was filter and put in a glass container.

Means for storing recommended in the dark at 2-8 ° C. Drinking solution should postprandial 100 ml up to 3 times a day.

Syrup of pine cones

Prepared on the basis of pine syrup fruit is recommended to take in case of:

• diseases of the respiratory system;
• reducing immune function;
• pathologies of the digestive organs.

To prepare the syrup is necessary to take the bumps and sugar in a ratio of 1: 2:

1. Cones thoroughly cleaned and bust.
2. Cut each fruit in half and dip into sugar.
3. In a glass or enamel bowl put half cones layers, sprinkling each new and uppermost layers of sugar.
4. Close container with gauze or cloth.
5. Put the dish in a warm dark place for several days, periodically stirring a mixture of pine.
6. Syrup is considered ready when the sugar is completely dissolved.

Store the syrup in the refrigerator is recommended. Receiving means once a day, pre-diluted 1 h. l. syrup in a glass of warm water.

A decoction of the cones

Pine broth can be prepared in two ways:

1. On the water. 20g chopped cones pour 250 ml hot water, cooking the mixture in a water bath for 20 minutes. Accept means necessary several times a day by 50 ml.
2. Milk. 3 tbsp. l. pine chopped fruits pour half a liter of warm milk and boil for 20 minutes. Drink broth necessary for a day for 3 doses.

Pine decoctions are used to treat:

• inflammations;
• respiratory and infectious diseases;
• tuberculosis;
• bronchitis.

this tool also helps:

• enhance immunity;
• remove the swelling;
• derive toxic compounds from the body;
• restore the structure of hair and skin.

Jam of pine cones

For the treatment of bacterial and viral infections and colds recommended to take 1 hour. l. pine jam:

1. Pine cones should be washed and put in an enamel container.
2. Fill with water so that its level was higher feedstock to 2 cm.
3. Bring mixture to a boil and add sugar. To 1 liter of water it requires 1 kg of sugar.
4. Boil the solution for 2 hours, continuously removing the foam.

Eat pine jam as soon as it cools down.

Bath with pine cones

Water treatments with pine cones are taking the treatment and prevention:

• tuberculosis;
• rhinitis;
• pneumonia;
• sinusitis;
• bronchitis;
• skin disorders;
• cystitis;
• degenerative disc disease;
• atherosclerosis;
• rheumatism;
• gout.

Pine baths are also effective in:

• neuroses;
• stress;
• eczema;
• alopecia.

For their preparation:

1. Cut in small chips 300 g of pine cones.
2. Pour 600 ml of boiling water and boil for 20 minutes.
3. Strain solution and pour it into a bath of clean water.

It must be remembered that the water temperature should not exceed 36 ° C.

The use of pine cones in cosmetology

Pine cones, used in folk medicine, which is not limited to the treatment of internal pathologies It is also used for cosmetic purposes to strengthen the hair with hair loss and treatment of skin diseases.

baldness

For the prevention of hair loss and baldness treatment, arose against the backdrop of vitamin deficiency or stress, you need to prepare a decoction of pine:

1. Pour 500 g cones 4 liters of pure water.
2. Boil the mixture for 40 minutes.
   
3. Turn off the heat and leave the decoction brew for 1-2 hours.
4. Strain resulting solution.

Daily rubbed into the scalp 10-20 ml of broth or rinse their hair. It is noted that from alopecia, hormonal changes associated with the body, the tool will not help.

For the face

Fruits of pine helps rid the skin of many problems.

They have a number of actions:

• tonic;
• strengthening;
• cleaning;
• anti-aging;
• dehumidified.

Use recommended pine broth, which can be added to:

• cream;
• tonics;
• ointment.

Recipe cooking broth for the face:

1. 10-15 pine cones sugar and 1 liter of water.
2. Boil the mixture for 1 hour.
3. Strain solution and cool it.

This tool can also be applied with a cotton swab to clean the skin.

It effectively helps to cope with:

• acne;
  
• eczema;
• warts;
• microcracks;
• wrinkles.

It is also recommended to use a mask for the face:

1. Pine needles and fruit wash.
2. Grind grinder and add warm water and 1 hr. l. honey.
3. The resulting mush put on your skin and leave to act for 10-15 minutes.
4. Wash off the mask with warm water.

To maintain healthy skin and hair is recommended to additionally use a decoction or infusion of pine fruit, recipes which are described above.

Damage pine cones and contraindications

Funds on the basis of pine fruit is not recommended for:

• in old age;
• Children up to 10 years;
• breastfeeding and during gestation.

Categorically denied receiving pine cones:

• hepatitis;
• with cirrhosis;
• after a heart transplant;
• nephritis;
• in poliomyelitis;
• acute allergic reactions to the substance contained in the cones - turpentine.

When and how to collect pine cones

Cones should be sought in the pine forests away from roads and residential areas. For the collection of raw materials necessary to pay attention to the tree. It should look strong and healthy and be a minimum height of 2 m, as the young pine trees have fruits with a lower concentration of nutrients.

Collect cones 2 times a year:

• May June: for the treatment and prevention of all kinds of diseases other than stroke;
• September: for the treatment and prevention of pre- and stroke states.

The fruits should be selected according to several criteria:

1. It is preferable to choose the female cones. They have a relief structure and painted in green or red and green.
2. The size of the fruit should be up to 5 cm.
3. They should be closed.
4. cones structure should be soft.
5. Each fruit must be sticky because of resin.

To collect, you must have gloves and a wicker basket, as the resin strongly eats into the fabric and not vystiryvaetsya with them.

How to store pine cones at home

Pine cones (used in folk medicine, fresh fruit described above) can be stored for more than a year at home.

To do this:

1. Share all fruit on a paper layer.
   
2. Leave them in a dry, dark place for 3-5 days.
3. If necessary, grind the dried raw material and expanded in fabric bags.

It must be remembered that the pine cones are only stored in a cool place. Treatment pine cones helps in acute and chronic forms of diseases of various body systems.

The use of natural raw materials in traditional medicine allows complex influence on the organism without supplementation of vitamins and dietary supplements. But before using any natural remedies should consult a physician or phytotherapeutist.

Author: Anna Shalunova

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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