The healing properties of aspen bark
More recently, people began to return to theirnatural sources and became interested in folk recipes for treatment. The use of medicines in connection with and without more is increasingly receding into the background. Wise nature has given man everything necessary to maintain health. Our ancestors knew the secrets of plants and successfully applied them. Healing properties have many trees, and in particular - their bark. It is used in the form of tinctures, navars, ointments, internally and externally. Collect the bark better in the early spring, when it is completely green, from trees ready for cutting down. Young trees do not tolerate this process.
Special healing properties of aspen bark
This tree, in addition to natural beauty, hasa mass of useful properties. Probably, for the first time the application of aspen cortex for treatment began after a person noticed that it was eaten by diseased forest animals. After all, they have the best sense of medicinal herbs and roots. It did not let them down, because aspen is a storehouse of microelements, essential oils, organic acids and tannins that heal wounds. Kidneys and leaves are also used, but the bark uses the greatest value in folk and scientific medicine. It contains useful enzymes, fructose, sucrose, a mass of fatty higher acids. It is used as a diaphoretic, diuretic, astringent, healing and anesthetic. Some recipes of tinctures have an effect similar to aspirin. Let's consider the main indications for use:
such kidney diseases as cystitis, urethritis, urinary incontinence;
increased temperature in inflammatory processes;
various diseases of the joints: arthritis, arthrosis, gout, osteochondrosis;
reduces blood sugar in diabetes;
in the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract: diarrhea, gastritis;
Skin diseases such as ulcers, furuncles, eczema, non-healing wounds. In such cases, an ointment based on the aspen bark is effective;
treatment and prevention of prostate;
with giardiasis and opisthorchiasis;
with tuberculosis;
Effective in the fight against Staphylococcus aureus;
It is useful in the disorder of the nervous system.
To enhance the action in the preparation of infusions sometimes add leaves and kidneys, as well as other medicinal plants.
Aspen, medicinal properties of broths and tinctures
Preparation of ointments and decoctions requires someskills and knowledge, the effectiveness of the drug itself depends on this. To extract the maximum amount of nutrients from any bark, it is not enough just to fill it with boiling water. It should boil for a while on low heat, and then - brew.
Let's consider some ways:
universal tincture of many ailmentsis prepared as follows: 200 g of bark pour a bottle of vodka, close and put in a dark place for two weeks. The finished mixture is taken inwards as an aperitif from the calculation of 15 g of ready tincture for 20 g of vodka. It is important not to miss admissions and adhere to the regime;
when diabetes helps such a decoction: 1 tbsp. Spoon the bark with 400 g of boiling water and boil for half an hour. Then strain and take ½ cup three times a day before meals three months;
with the disease of the genitourinary system: 50 g of bark for 0.5 liters of water bring to a boil, boil for 15 minutes, cover with a blanket and let it brew for 5 hours. Drink half the glass before eating;
for colds, bronchitis and sore throat: take equal parts of the bark, kidneys and leaves from the calculation of 2 liters per 2 cups of water. Pour boiling water over the mixture and cook for one hour. Strain and take one spoon three times a day;
ointment for external use from burns, ulcers and wounds is prepared in this way: 15 g of bark crumble into powder, and mix thoroughly with 40 g of Vaseline or baby cream. Keep refrigerated.
Contraindications to use may be personalintolerance. With caution to aspen, people suffering from constipation should be treated, as it contains astringent tannins. Store in a dark place in paper or rag bags for not more than a year.
