What cones to collect from a pine tree for medicine. Time to collect pine cones for stroke treatment

Pine trees are one of the most common types of trees in the world. Walking in a coniferous forest has a beneficial effect on a person, improves mood and well-being. People use all parts of this plant: wood, needles, shoots, pine tar. Useful pine cones are also widely used - medicinal properties and contraindications to their use are described in detail in many traditional medicine recipes.

What are the benefits of pine cones

Botanists divide the fruits of Scotch pine into male and female. Yellow-green, concentrated in small groups, male cones are at the base of the shoots, and reddish female ones are at the tops. Both varieties contain vitamins B, C, carotene, phosphorus, magnesium, trace elements, organic acids, tannins, and also have the richest amino acid composition:

Greens

Green pine cones have a beneficial effect on the immune system, have volatile properties, products based on them have a tonic and tonic effect. They stimulate the process of hematopoiesis, enrich with calcium, fortify, and benefit the digestive system. In addition, green pine cones - their medicinal properties and contraindications are well studied - are used in cosmetology and pharmaceuticals: they are added to toothpastes, face masks, creams, lotions, bath salts.

Tinctures from red cones are indispensable in the treatment of the consequences of a stroke. Due to the high content of tannins and tannins, they are able to stop the process of dying of brain cells. In folk medicine, a decoction of red cones is used as a means of raising low hemoglobin, cleaning blood vessels, and preventing heart attacks. Infusion on red cones with the addition of pine pollen is used as a remedy for the prevention and treatment of certain types of cancerous tumors.

Medicinal properties of pine cones

It is better to collect pine fruits in the forest zone, away from cities and major roads, so they can reveal the whole bouquet of their healing properties, including:

• Antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral.
• Soothing (due to the high content of potassium and essential oils).
• Blood purifying properties - the ability to remove toxins, radionuclides, salts of heavy metals from the body.
• Cholagogue (reduce the level of lipid compounds in the blood) and hepatoprotective (protect and restore liver cells).
• Anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic (for the treatment of polyarthritis and arthritis).
• Diuretic (at the same time, preparations of pine cones not only get rid of excess fluid, but also maintain electrolyte balance).
• Expectorants (thinn sputum with bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis).
• Antiscorbutic (a high content of vitamin C allows them to be used as a cure for a specific beriberi - scurvy).

Tincture

Alcohol infusion on pine cones combines the antibacterial properties of alcohol with the entire spectrum of the healing properties of the plant. The tincture is used orally for ulcers and gastritis, as it heals the damaged gastric mucosa; with thyroid diseases, thrombophlebitis, recovery after a stroke. The drug is considered an effective antiseptic, immunostimulating agent, used for anemia and respiratory diseases. You can use tincture for inhalation in the treatment of respiratory diseases.

Decoction

When the use of alcohol tincture is undesirable (for example, in the treatment of children), you can use a cone decoction. It helps with inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, strengthens the immune system, removes toxic compounds from the body. The decoction is used as a sedative, diuretic and choleretic agent. In addition, it is used for cosmetic purposes - for baths, rubbing the skin of the face, rinsing the hair.

Syrup

The benefits of pine cones boiled with sugar are widely known in folk medicine. For example, in Bulgaria, such a syrup is called "hog honey" and is widely used to treat colds. In addition to combating acute respiratory infections, this remedy can be used to restore immunity, relieve pain in rheumatism, gout, to speed up metabolism, and even to increase potency. Sweet medicine has no contraindications and children like it, so it can be used to prevent viral infections in the children's team.

Treatment with pine cones

You can experience the healing effect already at the stage of collecting raw materials. The air of a coniferous forest contains a large amount of phytoncides, the concentration is 5 times greater than that of a deciduous one. Such an atmosphere kills bacteria and makes breathing easier, while essential oils create the effect of aromatherapy: they dispel bad thoughts. In folk medicine, green pine cones are recommended to be collected until mid-July, mature ones - in late summer, early autumn. Sometimes pine buds are used in recipes called cones, they are harvested in April-May.

From a stroke

The ability to purify the blood, thinning blood clots, makes pine fruits useful in post-stroke conditions. The complex of vitamins and bioflavonoids helps to restore tissues, including damaged cells of the brain and nervous system. It is important to remember that a stroke is an acute medical emergency. Tincture of pine cones from a stroke is good only at the recovery stage, after the professional actions of doctors.

To prepare an alcohol infusion, you will need open cones that have matured two or three years ago, which fall off the tree in early spring, the ideal time for collection is March, when such cones fall on the snow. A 0.5-liter jar is filled with 6-7 cones, filled with vodka to the brim and sent to infuse in the dark under a closed lid for two weeks. The resulting medicine is drunk one teaspoon three times a day until the tincture is over. The course should be carried out every 6 months.

From cough

As a remedy for the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, bronchial asthma, sore throat, cone jam is used. Soft green cones collected no later than mid-July are suitable for him. For 1 kg of raw materials, you will need 1 kg of sugar and a little water, it is necessary that it only slightly covers the fruits. All three ingredients must be mixed, put on fire and cook, stirring, for at least one and a half hours. Then the jam is poured into clean jars.

If desired, you can prepare jam for the winter, then the container will need to be sterilized and screw caps used. If you strain the product after cooking, you get a cone syrup. Opening such a jar in winter, you can feel the aroma of pine forest warmed by the sun. Pine cones for coughing for children in the form of syrup are added to warm tea one tbsp. spoon per glass, drink three times a day, as often as possible. The tool dilutes sputum, relieves inflammation, facilitates breathing and strengthens the immune system.

For vessels

Traditional healers recommend prophylactic cleaning of vessels with the help of green pine cones, because they contain a lot of tannins. 5-6 soft fruits should be crushed, pour 250 ml of medical alcohol (can be replaced with high-quality vodka), keep in a dark room for 2-3 weeks. For prophylactic purposes, an infusion of pine cones for vessels is applied in a teaspoon in the morning, before breakfast. If the task is to destroy cholesterol plaques, you need to drink the remedy three times a day, also one spoonful.

From pressure

For an alcohol tincture for hypertension, you will need red (female) cones collected at the beginning of summer, these are the so-called pine buds. A liter jar is loosely filled with the collected raw materials, topped up with vodka to the top, insisted for three weeks. The resulting solution should be brown-red. When the pressure rises, it is necessary to dilute warm tea with one teaspoon of this medicine. Pine cones on vodka from pressure can be used in a course until a general improvement in the condition.

For the thyroid gland

Pine male (light green) buds are harvested in May, crushed, poured with medical alcohol in an amount equal to the volume of the collected buds. The medicine should be infused for 30 days, away from sunlight. Treatment takes three weeks: the first three days, one drop 3 times a day after meals, from day 4 until the end of treatment, the dose increases to 5 drops. This remedy is advised to treat goiter, other pathologies of the thyroid gland, however, nodes are a contraindication for its use.

With gastritis

Soft green cones must be finely chopped, then fill a three-liter jar with layers of one and a half centimeters thick, alternating with the same layers of sugar. When the jar is full to the top, put it in a dark, cool place so that the cones release the juice. Stir the contents of the jar periodically. When all the sugar is dissolved, pour the syrup containing resins and enzymes into a separate container and add a tablespoon to a glass of water. Take the medicine three times a day after meals until the gastritis subsides.

For headaches

There can be many reasons for a headache, one of them is fluid stagnation. A decoction of pine cones has a decongestant, diuretic effect. For 6-7 pieces you will need half a liter of water. In the evening, you need to pour the crushed material with water, and in the morning turn on the fire, cook for 10-15 minutes. Cool, strain the solution. Half a glass of pine broth twice a day will improve kidney function and relieve headaches.

Contraindications

So that the treatment does not cause harm, before collecting pine cones, their medicinal properties and contraindications should be discussed with a doctor. Forest gifts will not benefit if a person has one of these conditions:

• pregnancy, breastfeeding in women;
• children's age (up to 12 years old, and alcohol tinctures are not suitable for a child under 18 years old);
• individual intolerance to pine monoterpene compounds;
• chronic diseases of the liver, kidneys and alcoholism.

Video

It's no secret that it appeared long before the professional one. People have been deliberately looking for the healing properties of plants for centuries. Through trial and error, unique organic medicines have been found. Oddly enough, in the era of nanotechnology, these are not forgotten. They are passed down from generation to generation and are still used today. Pine cones remain one of the folk remedies for various ailments. And in this article we will talk about their benefits.

Chemical composition

The pinecone is a mutant that develops at the ends of the branches of a famous tree. This is a derivative of the most common in the world. With its rich chemical composition, it is not inferior to any drug. First, as a part, the fruit has a resinous content. This is a wonderful pleasant smell and rare valuable substances - terpenes. Secondly, this modified shoot is the source of almost all groups: A, B1, C, E, H, U.

Did you know? A little-known and rather rare vitamin of the H group, scientists have dubbed the “microvitamin”. The fact is that the body needs incredibly little of it, but it is still necessary for the normal functioning of the liver, immune system, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, beauty of the skin, hair, teeth and nails.

And finally, the composition of the cones includes calcium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, borneol, lipids, oleic acid, essential oils. Thanks to these incredibly useful elements, pine cones have earned widespread use in traditional medicine.

Collection secrets and when to collect

The quality of fruits is directly affected by the time and method of their collection. The main ingredient of medicines are green shoots. It is believed that they contain more of the above nutrients. That is why you need to go to the "middle-aged" pine forest in May (in warm climatic conditions) or in July-August (in and other cold areas). Our ancestors believed that the shoots would acquire unique healing or even magical properties if collected on the night of Ivan Kupala.

Important! Pine trees have the ability to "absorb" many toxic substances, so to safely collect shoots, try to choose clean lands that are far from the highway or other air pollutants.factors.

Many people who have already encountered this process warn that there is still no clear period when you need to collect pine cones. The "ripeness" of this product is influenced by many factors (humidity, tree age, forest density). In order not to miss the maturation of cones, experienced foresters are advised to monitor their growth. After all, very small red shoots very quickly turn into the necessary green ingredients for folk recipes. But there is an opinion that red pine cones are a wonderful remedy for treating and cleaning blood vessels, so if you have such problems, you can also collect some unripe shoots.

Ideal buds for medicines should be soft, not limp, and, as already noted, a pleasant, uniform greenish color. In no case can the cones have any visible damage by insects, rotten or other traces indicating deterioration and their inadequate quality. They will be easily cut with a knife, but not crumble. Size does not play a big role, shoots can be from one to four centimeters in length. Whether or not to rinse the buds with water before use is still a matter of controversy. On the one hand, it is believed that it is dangerous and wrong to consume an unwashed product.

On the other hand, many housewives insist that almost half of the useful properties can disappear from the fruit when washed. Here the decision is yours. For medicinal use, the buds must be collected early in the morning. It is believed that it is at this time that the process of sap flow begins, which fills them with healing properties. It's no secret that a young cone that dries up will acquire a rich dark color. It is advised to keep it in a cloth bag, cardboard box or paper bag, where moisture and direct sunlight do not get. Shelf life - one and a half years.

Benefits for the body

Previously, the incredibly rich chemical composition of pine shoots was described, which served as their great benefit to the body, provided, of course, reasonable use. Cones are capable of leading to the following processes:

1. Improving blood circulation by strengthening blood vessels.
2. Significant increase in immunity.
3. Prevention of stroke, heart attack.
4. Active skin regeneration.
5. Enrichment of the whole body with minerals, which contributes to the rapid fusion of bones.
6. Anesthesia for ulcers, gastritis, diseases of the genitourinary system.
7. Normalization of blood pressure.
8. Resumption of blood after internal bleeding.
9. Soothing and tonic effect (depending on the recipe of the remedy, which includes shoots).
10. Positive changes in the functioning of the organs of vision.
11. Acceleration of metabolism (very important for people who are trying to lose weight).
12. Improving hair growth.
13. Optimization of the water-salt balance of the whole human body.

Use in traditional medicine

Scientists could not afford to ignore the wide range of beneficial effects of the pine cone. Numerous studies have led to the creation of many preparations (from ointments to syrups) based on this ingredient. In most cases, pine shoots in traditional medicine are used as remedies for such diseases:

• SARS, influenza, colds;
• pneumonia;
• avitaminosis;
• bronchial asthma;
• bronchitis;
• cough;
• polyarthritis;
• heart failure.

In addition, pine is famous for its volatile properties and, therefore, can inhibit the growth and development of pathogenic bacteria. A decoction of cones can be used for inhalation and therapeutic baths, taken orally.

Did you know? At the end of the 20th century, science proved (experimentally) that the tannins inherent in a pine cone, in combination with its vitamin components, have the ability to stop the death of brain cells, which often accompanies a post-stroke state. Thus, taking this drug, patients get a chance to live exactly the same as before the transfer of the disease, because the thought processes remain normal.

Recipes in folk medicine

The people are always resourceful, so there are enough options and formulations of medicines from pine shoots. The most relevant of them have the following instructions:

1. Medicinal properties of infusion of pine cones on vodka well known. It is commonly used in diseases of the stomach. To prepare a healing liquid, you need to finely chop the green shoots, and then pour them in a glass bowl with clean vodka (without any impurities) in a ratio of 1:10. The older generation did this procedure using moonshine, which was considered the perfect combination with cones. Nowadays, of course, you can use industrial alcohol. The mixture is infused for one to two weeks in a dark, cool place. Take the drug two to three times a day, one tablespoon before meals. This proportion is designed for a person weighing 70 kg or more, but if you weigh less, then the dose should be reduced to one teaspoon.
   
2. - a less popular mixture than with vodka, but incredibly healthy. It will help to cope with a strong cough, sore throat and pain in the lungs. It will take a whole month to prepare the tincture, but it's worth it. The recipe is as follows: a one-liter jar needs to be filled with small green cones, covered with sugar (about five tablespoons), closed tightly with a lid and left for two days, then poured with Cahors, shaken and hidden in a dark cool place. We use the elixir twice a day, one tablespoon after meals.
   
3. from pine cones- not just a medicine, but also a magical delicious delicacy that will surely appeal to everyone. There are thousands of recipes for unusual jam, as they are used to treat colds, sore throats, flu, SARS, bronchitis, and are also used for prevention. To make jam, you need to collect one kilogram of the main ingredient. The cones are washed, put in a saucepan and poured with cold clean water. One kilogram of sugar is added to the container and put on a small fire. Cooking costs 1.5-2 hours, stirring constantly and removing white foam. The jam should be thick. After boiling, it can be consumed immediately or rolled into sterilized jars like any other jam. You can eat exotic jam with tea or another drink, but it is advisable to do this in small portions.
   
4. Healing decoction of pine cones can be a worthy replacement for pharmaceutical preparations for cleansing the skin and general rejuvenation of the whole organism. According to legend, this is the secret remedy of oriental beauties. It is very easy to prepare it. It is necessary to fill the cones with water in a ratio of 1: 3, boil for 3-5 minutes, you do not need to cook longer in order to preserve the vitamins as much as possible. You can drink a decoction warm, like tea, but not more than three glasses a day. And by the way, this remedy tastes like fragrant herbal tea.
5. There are also pine cone recipes from such a serious disease as a stroke. You can make a mixture of 70% alcohol. To do this, cut 5 fruits in half and pour a glass of alcohol, leave in a dark place for two weeks. Shake well before use. For prevention, use 1 teaspoon in the morning after meals and every other day, and for treatment - three times a day after meals.
6. Healing tincture on pine cones with the addition of no less healing

In winter, pine cones are associated with Christmas and New Year decorations in homes. But few people know about the wide possibilities of using pine cones in traditional medicine. They have a number of medicinal properties and benefit human health.

Principles of collection and procurement

Young cones are collected, about 1-4 cm long. Collection time is May-June. Do not put them in plastic bags - this can lead to rapid deterioration. Use cloth bags or regular baskets. Gather the gifts of nature only in dry weather.

For storage, it is better to immediately prepare medicines - jam, syrup or tinctures. If you want to keep the natural product in its purest form, the preparation is carried out by grinding and drying in the oven (40˚C). Store dried raw materials in canvas or paper bags.

"A symbol of health, joy and strength"

This is how people perceived the “cone-shaped gift of nature” in the Middle Ages. What are the main medicinal properties of pine cones?

• Tea and inhalations dissolve mucus, help with a runny nose and cough;
• disinfectant action helps;
• a large amount of vitamin C, carotene and mineral salts help strengthen the body;
• supply of the body with energy, strong stimulating effect (important, in particular, for male athletes or those employed in physically demanding jobs);
• elimination of pain in muscles and joints;
• migraine headache relief;
• coniferous aroma improves mood and calms.

Application history

In the past, traditional medicine used pine cones mainly as a remedy for coughs and colds. From them, as from young shoots, tea was prepared, which should be drunk several times a day.

The silica contained in pine helps to dissolve secretions in the lungs, bronchi, and nasal cavity. The medicinal properties of young cones include disinfectant effects, so they have long been used to destroy the cause of the disease, not only in respiratory diseases, but also in inflammation of the kidneys or bladder.

Cone tea has been recommended as a component of the healthy lifestyle diet due to its positive effects and support of the immune system. Due to the lack of multivitamin preparations, this fact played an important role in the prevention of diseases and the support of the body's defenses.

1 tsp chopped raw materials (dried or fresh), pour 300 ml of boiling water, cover for 15 minutes, then strain.

Drink tea with spoons or small sips; the recommended number of doses is 2 times a day, only during illness.

However, be careful! Tea should not be too concentrated, otherwise it can irritate the mucous membranes. Do not exceed the indicated dosage.

Modern application

Today, natural medicines made from pine cones are also most commonly used for upper respiratory ailments. The essential oils and other active ingredients contained in them help to clean the cavities, relieve coughs, expedite mucus discharge, clear the bronchi.

Thanks to its proven disinfectant action, the benefits of pine cones include counteracting bacteria and overall strengthening of the body. Natural gift helps not only in the treatment of acute respiratory problems, but also in chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma. It will help to cope with fever or inflammation of the urinary tract.

In Bach flower therapy, pine essence is used to build self-confidence, self-acceptance and overcome passivity.

Since the main factor that pine cones are useful for is cough relief and airway cleansing, we will dwell on the antitussive properties in more detail.

The cones have an expectorant effect, which helps to eliminate excess mucus in the airways, neutralize pathogens or bacteria present in the cavities.

The most effective and simple medicine you can make at home is pine cone cough syrup. For cooking, you will need young cones. Cut them up and put them in a clean glass jar, sprinkling each layer with sugar. Store in a cool place, preferably in the refrigerator.

This is a very effective remedy that will be a good helper in the fall and winter during the flu season. For colds and coughs, take 1 tbsp. syrup 3 times a day or add it to warm tea.

The dosage for children is smaller and is 1 tsp. Remember that children under 7 years old are contraindications for taking pine cones!

Jam is a good cough medicine; the recipe for it is as follows.

You need:

• 100 cones;
• 1 kg of sugar;
• 2 liters of water.

After washing, dry, fill with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour. Cool, add sugar, cook for 2 hours. The jam should have a runny consistency. After cooling, pour it into clean jars.

How to take jam from pine cones depends on age: for adults - 1 tbsp. 3 times a day, for children (from 7 years old!) - 1 tsp.

You can make tea from pine cones to relieve a cough. To prepare a healthy drink, pour a glass of boiling water over 1 crushed young cone (or use 1 tsp of dried raw materials). Strain after 15 minutes of infusion. Drink 2-3 times a day warm. Pine tea has an interesting aroma.

Important! Pine, like most medicinal herbs, should not be used long term as the terpenes it contains can cause irritation in sensitive individuals.

Soreness of the joints, muscles, rheumatic pains

With pain in the joints of various origins, water infusion will help. Fill a glass jar (3 l) with young cones up to 1/2 volume, add 300 g of sugar, pour boiled chilled water. Leave to ferment, shaking daily. After the end of fermentation, drain the liquid and take 1 tbsp. 3 times a day.

You can also prepare a strong decoction that you add to the bath. 100 cones pour 10 liters of water, boil for 30 minutes. Pour the broth into a warm bath, which you take 20 minutes every day. Together with the relief of soreness, due to the disinfecting effect, the procedure will benefit the skin.

Stroke

Alcohol tincture, the recipe of which is presented below, is recommended as a prophylactic and for the concomitant treatment of stroke. Mature (red) pine cones are used for its preparation.

Important! Natural treatment is not an alternative to specialized therapy! Carry it out after consulting a doctor and only as an auxiliary method.

You need:

• 5 ripe cones;
• 250 ml of 40% alcohol or vodka.

Fill the raw material with alcohol (vodka), leave to infuse for 14 days. Shake daily. After 2 weeks, strain the tincture. How to take the medicine depends on the purpose of use:

• for prevention - 1 tsp. in the morning after breakfast;
• to support treatment - 1 tsp. 3 times a day.

Note! Tincture of pine cones on alcohol (vodka) from a stroke will show effectiveness only with prolonged use. The therapeutic course should be 6 months (1 month of treatment -> 1 week break).

The video tells about a man who beat a stroke with a tincture of pine cones.

Vascular health

The tincture prepared according to the above recipe will help cleanse the vessels, and in case of damage, restore their strength and elasticity.

Tincture for vessels is taken in 1 tsp. in the morning. Course - 1 month. In a post-stroke condition, the cleansing course can be repeated.

The video shows how to prepare the tincture.

Hypertension

To normalize the pressure, you can take both the tincture prepared according to the recipe indicated above (1 tsp 2 times a day) and the medicine from young cones.
How to make it? Very simple.
Cut 10 young cones into pieces, pour 1 liter of 40% alcohol or vodka. Leave for 2 weeks to infuse. Then strain and pour into a clean bottle.

• For therapeutic purposes, take 2 tsp. 3 times a day.
• For prevention - 1 tsp. 1 per day.

Cleaning the air in the room

Place an open dish with hot broth in the room. In addition to improving the quality of sleep and relieving stress, the pine aroma will disinfect the indoor air, eliminate allergens, viruses and bacteria.

Against edema and fungus on the legs

Are you worried about the itching and discomfort caused by the fungus? will help in solving this problem. It is a natural antiseptic. Prepare a strong decoction of cones and needles (in equal amounts), pour it into a basin in which to soak your feet for 20-30 minutes.

This procedure will also relieve swelling and painful cramps caused by tension after a long day, has a disinfecting effect and prevents the development of infections.

1 tbsp mix pour 1/2 of the water, cook for 15 minutes, drain.

Immune System Support

Drinking tea is a great way to ensure your body is getting enough vitamin C. Vitamin C is an important element that contributes to the proper function of the immune system through its stimulation of white blood cell production and antioxidant properties.

These factors help prevent chronic diseases and other illnesses. In addition, vitamin C is an essential component of collagen, which is necessary for the creation of new muscle cells, tissues and blood vessels.

Drink tea prepared according to the recipe presented in the article above, 2 times a day. Course - 1 month. Break - 1 week.

For eye health

High levels of vitamin A and various carotenoids act as antioxidants in the body. It's good for eye health. Their action is as follows:

• prevention of cataract development;
• improving the quality of vision;
• slowing the onset of macular degeneration.

Tea, by reducing oxidative stress, will help keep you healthy until old age.

Natural help for skin and hair

Vitamin A also prevents oxidation processes in the skin, which helps to keep the skin young and prevent wrinkles. Its ability to remove free radicals from the body is responsible for this. The already mentioned vitamin C helps speed up the healing process, and vitamin A reduces the appearance of scarring, even with long-term skin problems (acne).

In regards to hair health, vitamins A and C provide shine, prevent hair loss and eliminate dandruff.

Pathogen protection

Pine cone tea has antiseptic properties (has a detrimental effect on bacteria). This property prevents infections or pathogens from entering the body and eliminating them from the body.

Effect on the circulatory system

Organic compounds stimulate the circulatory system and help increase the production of red blood cells, increase oxygenation of the body's organ systems, and prevent the development of anemia.

Contraindications

Despite a number of medicinal properties, pine cones also have some contraindications for use. The strong active ingredients in the natural remedy can be potentially harmful to pregnant women and have been known to cause miscarriage in some situations.

You should not use "coniferous therapy" for lactating women, because. active ingredients pass into breast milk and can harm the baby. Due to their high concentration, pine and its products are not recommended for children under 7 years of age (it is better to wait until 10-12 years without the need for intake).

Remember! No alternative treatment is able to replace specialized therapy! Use it only after the approval of the doctor in the indicated dosages and courses. This will help to avoid adverse consequences.

Pine is saturated with phytoncides, these components suppress pathogenic bacteria. The benefits of pine cones are due to the rich composition, they contain vitamins, trace elements, essential oils. Medicines based on green cones help to overcome diseases and ensure the prevention of their reappearance. In the old days, raw materials were used to treat stroke, scurvy, and tuberculosis. Decoctions based on cones eliminate joint pain.

In the pharmacy, the extract of the plant is sold in tablets. The drug contains additives, therefore it is used only with the permission of a doctor. Based on medicinal raw materials, honey and jam are prepared. Honey has a bactericidal effect, helps with diseases of the respiratory system. For the treatment of pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, pine honey mixed with water in proportions of 1: 4 is used.

Composition of raw materials

Medicinal properties due to the rich composition:

1. 1. Tannin has an anti-inflammatory effect.
2. 2. Vitamin C increases the body's resistance to disease. Ascorbic acid normalizes the functions of the central nervous system, provides prevention of mental illness.
3. 3. Pine cones contain vitamin B, it strengthens the nervous system, has a beneficial effect on the mucous membranes.
4. 4. Vitamin K increases bone strength, normalizes blood clotting, prevents atherosclerosis, increases vein elasticity.
5. 5. Vitamin P strengthens the heart muscle, eliminates tissue swelling.
6. 6. Vitamin B has a positive effect on the central nervous system and cardiovascular system.
7. 7. B1 normalizes digestion, improves the functions of the digestive tract.
8. 8. Vitamin A is present in the composition of raw materials, it strengthens muscles and provides prevention of ophthalmic diseases.
9. 9. Vitamin E improves the functions of the urinary system, normalizes metabolism, and restores digestion. This component provides the prevention of mental illness. Thanks to him, pine cones promote hair growth, strengthen the nail plate.
10. 10. Vitamin U cleanses the blood vessels, helps in the treatment of helminthic invasion. The component normalizes pressure and water-salt balance.
11. 11. The composition of medicinal raw materials contains calcium. The trace element strengthens bones, improves the functions of the musculoskeletal system. Calcium is responsible for the health of muscle tissue. The trace element in combination with others strengthens the cardiovascular system.
12. 12. Potassium increases the elasticity of the vessels of the heart. Thanks to this trace element, decoctions based on raw materials help with diseases of the respiratory system.
13. 13. Magnesium improves mental performance.

In addition to the above components, pine cones contain iron, iodine, manganese. The soothing effect is due to the content of minerals. Thanks to vitamins, the blood is cleansed, the body removes toxins, and neutralizes the action of free radicals.

Medicines based on medicinal raw materials help fight radionuclides. Some drugs are useful for liver pathologies, as they have a choleretic effect.

When carrying out therapy with such drugs, the dosage must be observed, otherwise they will be harmful.

The use of pine cones

Syrups, tinctures with medicinal raw materials are in demand, such remedies are useful for vitamin deficiency. Separate drugs are intended for the treatment of bronchopulmonary diseases. On the basis of pine cones, medicines are prepared for the treatment of colds and flu.

Honey and alcohol tinctures are useful for low hemoglobin levels. However, the latter are not recommended during pregnancy and lactation. If signs of beriberi are observed, it is recommended to use products with pine cones. They make up for the lack of valuable substances. Before taking medication, you need to make sure that there are no contraindications, it is strongly recommended to consult a doctor.

Healthy Recipes

Medicines are prepared from pine cones for the treatment of various diseases:

1. 1. To prepare a medicine for the treatment of colds, you need to take 60 g of raw materials, rinse thoroughly, pour 400 ml of water. The medicine is covered with a lid, infused for 2 hours. After this time, it is filtered. To improve the taste characteristics, it is worth adding 1 tsp of sugar. If you pour 300 g of sugar into the resulting mass and cook for 10 minutes, you get a viscous syrup. It is mixed with honey in equal proportions, added to tea.
2. 2. To prepare a cough remedy, you need to take 20 g of cones and pour a glass of boiling water. Raw materials are condemned for 40 minutes, then filtered.
3. 3. The following remedy is effective for colds and flu. You need to take 2 cups of fresh raw materials, the same amount of sugar, 1 cup of water. The raw material is washed, placed in an enamel pan, then filled with water. The blank for the syrup is covered with a lid, put on low heat. Boil for 15 minutes, then add another glass of water. The broth is filtered, poured into another container. It is required to add half a glass of sugar and bring the resulting mixture to a boil. You must wait until the sugar is completely dissolved. Ten grams of syrup is mixed with 100 g of milk. Take warm 20 minutes before meals.
4. 4. For the treatment of bronchitis, the following remedy is used. Take 15 ml of vodka tincture and the same amount of crushed raw materials. The ingredients are mixed, diluted with water in an amount of 200 ml. The blank for the medicine is poured with a glass of boiling water. You need to cover the pan with a lid, put the mixture in a water bath. Heat for 30 minutes, then strain and refrigerate. The remaining raw materials should be squeezed out, diluted with water in an amount of 200 ml. Take 70 ml 2 times a day.
5. 5. Alcohol tincture accelerates rehabilitation after a stroke, and also provides prevention of a dangerous condition. For cooking, take 12 cones and 1 liter of high-quality alcohol. The raw material is placed in a glass jar, filled with alcohol, covered with a lid, infused for 12 days, and then filtered. Take 1 time per day on a full stomach.
6. 6. For the prevention of stroke, medicines are prepared with pine cones and apple cider vinegar. Take 7 cones, a glass of alcohol and 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar.
7. 7. Instead of alcohol, you can use vodka. The medicine is aged for 10 days, periodically the bottle needs to be shaken. After 10 days, 1 tsp is added to the medicine. apple cider vinegar. In the absence of contraindications, one teaspoon of the product is mixed with tea. To improve the taste, you can add honey.
8. 8. Jam is prepared on the basis of medicinal raw materials. You should take 900 g of cones, rinse thoroughly, pour 3 liters of water, cook for 2.5 hours. The syrup is removed from the fire, put in a dark place. After 12 hours, the jam will be ready. It is recommended to strain and use diluted. This product helps with hypertension.
9. 9. Another medicine can be made to treat this disease. Take 5 cones, rinse, finely chop, pour 250 ml of water. Insist 40 minutes, take 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day. The medicine not only helps with hypertension, but also provides stroke prevention.