Stroke is a very dangerous and often fatal pathology. It affects people of different ages. It is very difficult for the body to recover from damage. He takes medication and does gymnastics. There are also treatments in alternative medicine.
Ordinary cones from a pine tree are a powerful remedy for getting rid of various forms of brain stroke. How they work:
- Restores the body after circulatory disorders.
- Accelerate the regeneration of damaged brain cells.
- Slow down the rate of death of neurons.
- Strengthen the immune system.
- They have an antioxidant and antimicrobial effect.
All this makes this storehouse of useful substances a unique healer’s remedy for the treatment of stroke, which was known two hundred years ago. Tinctures are drunk along with basic medications. Their action complements each other. But products with pine fruits cannot be used as a panacea. They only support the action
What do they contain?
The therapeutic properties of cones are due to the increased content of natural resins, essential oils, phytoncides, theanines, and other beneficial substances. These are flavonoids, oils, tannins.
They are also rich in vitamins:
- Retinol;
- Thiamine;
- Biotin;
- Tocferol;
- Methylmethionine.
Also microelements and minerals necessary for the rapid recovery of the body. Young buds have the most benefits because the substances are preserved to the maximum. And they contain seeds, which are also very healthy.
Pine cones for stroke: when to collect?
Pine cones for tincture against stroke should be collected when they contain the maximum concentration of biologically active compounds - tannins. The largest amount of these chemicals is found in the seeds of pine cones. A prerequisite for collection is ripe cones. The Russian Federation has a huge number of climatic zones, and therefore the time for collecting pine cones for stroke varies depending on the regions. The average time for collection is the beginning of spring and the end of winter. In some cases, they can be harvested during the fall.
The best time to collect pine cones is considered to be the beginning of spring, because then they begin to release seeds into the environment. The cones must be in an open form. You cannot collect cones that have fallen on the ground or from other trees (spruce). The color of unusable buds is light brown or red. At the end of the spring season, green cones (buds) appear, which are useful, but for diseases of a different etiology.
Spring season
Contraindications
Like any therapeutic agent, tincture of pine cones with vodka for stroke has a number of contraindications for use. Among them:
- Allergy to coniferous substances.
- Any form of hepatitis - do not use ethyl alcohol.
- Renal failure or other pathologies of the renal system.
- Age over 60 years - with caution.
- Disorders of the pancreas.
If the dosage is exceeded, problems with the gastrointestinal tract develop and allergic reactions appear. Remedies from pine and spruce cones are used as therapeutic and preventive measures for strokes of various origins. But at the same time, you cannot stop taking medications and follow the recommendations of a rehabilitation doctor. Then the treatment will be effective.
If after taking it you experience unpleasant sensations, such as stomach cramps and headaches, then you need to get used to the medicine. This means reducing the dosage. Four drops per half glass of water or sweet tea is enough. After seven days, the dose should reach a teaspoon.
Useful properties and composition of cones
A cone is a modified shoot that develops at the ends of the branches of conifers and some other plants. Both spruce and pine cones are used in medicine. To preserve all the beneficial properties, you must be able to properly prepare the tincture from the cones and know how to store them. A tincture of pine cones for stroke cannot completely eliminate the likelihood of this disease, but it is excellent for prevention. Conifer cones have a hypotensive effect, which lowers blood pressure.
In patients who had suffered a stroke, after 6 months of using this tincture, recovery occurred faster than in those who were treated only with medications. Such a tincture cannot completely replace treatment, but should complement it. Coniferous trees are rich in vitamins and microelements, due to which they have the following beneficial properties:
- Prevent or slow down the massive death of nerve cells.
- Renew and improve blood flow.
- Prevents the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria and stops inflammatory processes.
- Strengthen the immune system.
- Increases the elasticity of blood vessels and restores their structure.
- Increases blood viscosity and its ability to clot, eliminates microbleeding.
- They have a calming effect and promote cell regeneration.
- Lowers blood pressure and normalizes it.
- They normalize the heart rate and have a beneficial effect on the blood supply to organs.
- Eliminates excessive swelling of tissues.
- They are a storehouse of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
These are the main beneficial properties of hop tree cones. In combination with alcohol or vodka, they are used to treat colds. Fir cones for use in folk medicine are collected while they are still green. Needle shoots are widely used not only in folk but also in traditional medicine. Constant use of tincture of cones is an excellent prevention of stroke and other diseases. The uses of the buds are so varied due to their composition, they contain:
- Vitamin C - thanks to the presence of this vitamin, the immune system is strengthened, the restoration of damaged tissue is accelerated and the elasticity of blood vessels increases. This helps reduce the risk of a blood clot, blockage of blood vessels or rupture.
- Vitamin P - reduces the fragility of the smallest blood vessels in our body - capillaries and increases their elasticity, which leads to the unhindered passage of blood.
- B vitamins are essential for the body, especially for the nervous system. Accelerate cell restoration, production of hemoglobin and red blood cells. Erythrocytes (red blood cells) are involved in the transfer of oxygen from the heart to all organs, so their presence plays a very important role in the functioning of the body.
- Iron, which is part of hemoglobin, is its integral component. When iron levels drop, hemoglobin levels also drop. Tachyarrhythmia is observed - an increase in heart rate to 400 beats per minute. In addition, a lack of iron can lead to atrial or ventricular fibrillation, which also has a very negative effect on the condition of the heart muscle.
- Selenium has a beneficial effect on the myocardium and prevents cell aging.
In addition to these vitamins and microelements, pine cones contain tannins - substances that lower blood pressure, prevent the formation of blood clots and accelerate the restoration of brain tissue and cells. The presence of certain types of flavonoids helps improve the functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems; there are also large quantities of polyunsaturated fatty acids that reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.
Collection and preparation
When preparing a tincture of pine cones for stroke, when to collect plays a key role.
After all, if you collect already opened cones, then there will be no benefit from them. Collection begins in May, when the shoots are still green, and continues until the end of June. After this period, the concentration of nutrients and vitamins in them decreases. After collecting raw materials, it is better to use them as soon as possible; during long-term storage, fungus and mold may form. A tincture of cones made with alcohol or vodka can be stored for quite a long time , since alcohol prevents the appearance of fungi and the proliferation of microorganisms. If you prepare a decoction with water, you must first dry the pine cones in the oven at 40 degrees.
Recipes with pine cones
Pine cones are prepared in the form of decoctions and tinctures. It is important to follow the dosage and preparation algorithm so as not to harm the body. You cannot self-medicate, so before drinking anything you need to ask your doctor.
Alcohol tinctures
To prepare pine liqueur you need:
7-8 cones;
Alcohol - half a liter.
How to do it: Dry the pine cones thoroughly in running water. Then pour them whole into a jar and pour in alcohol. Leave for two weeks in a dark, dry place. The finished tincture should be stored refrigerated. Take one tea spoon three times a day. Drink with a glass of clean water. Half an hour before meals. You can simply pour the specified amount into a glass of water and drink. The course of treatment is at least 6 months.
Another composition of the tincture, how to make it:
Take five cones and crush them. Pour a glass of high-quality alcoholic liquid. Leave in a dark place for three weeks. Shake the mixture every day. After 21 days, strain. Take one teaspoon three times a day, one hour before meals. Follow with a glass of water. The course of treatment is from 4 to 24 weeks.
Another recipe for a medicinal liqueur: Fill a half-liter jar with pine cones up to the shoulders. Pour vodka so that the liquid covers them all. Leave for 7 days. You can add a teaspoon of natural honey. Take by analogy with the first recipe.
A mixture of vinegar, alcohol and pine fruits has a unique therapeutic property. For seven medium-sized fruits - a glass of faceted alcohol 75%. Keep for 10 days in a dark place. Filter and pour in 10 ml of vinegar. Better than homemade. Take with tea, adding a spoonful of liquid. For sweetness you can mix with honey. The duration of therapy is six months.
How to cook
In order for treatment with pine cones after a stroke to bring maximum benefit, it is necessary to properly prepare the medicines. To preserve the healing properties of plant materials, tinctures are most often prepared with alcohol or vodka.
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If for some reason the patient cannot take such medicines, water-based remedies are prepared for him. To do this, the raw materials are crushed and dried in an oven at a temperature of +40°C.
On alcohol
Pine cones for stroke, infused with alcohol, are stored for a long time and do not lose their healing properties.
In order to prepare the medicine, you need to grind 20 g of young fruits, place them in a glass container and pour 100 ml of alcohol. Seal the container tightly and place in a dark place for 14 days. Shake the container well every day. When the time is up, strain the product and pour it into another container intended for storage.
On vodka
The tincture of pine cones with vodka is prepared in a similar way, only you should take 2 times more vodka. For 20 g of plant material you will need 200 ml of vodka. It is necessary to choose a high-quality drink, without impurities or additives. You should take a vodka infusion of pine cones against stroke daily.
On the water
A tincture of cones prepared in water is suitable for those who cannot take alcohol-containing medications. To prepare the decoction you will need 5 medium-sized fruits and 2 glasses of water. Wash the raw materials thoroughly, chop, add water and put on fire. After the mixture boils, cook it for another 5 minutes over low heat. Remove from the stove and leave for 2 hours to infuse. Then strain.
Combined products
Folk remedies prepared from pine cones can be supplemented with other components, for example, pine needles. It is rich in ascorbic acid, essential oils and other beneficial substances that help restore the body after illness, normalize heart rate and cholesterol levels, and reduce pain.
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To prepare the tincture, you need to take 10 g of fruits and pine needles. Grind the raw materials and pour in 100 ml of alcohol. Leave for 14 days. Then strain.
To enhance the immunostimulating and hypotensive properties of pine raw materials, natural honey is added to the tincture. This tincture of pine cones after a stroke helps lower blood pressure, thereby preventing relapse of the disease. To prepare it, you need to fill a liter jar with young small fruits. Pour 400 ml of honey, close tightly and place in a warm, dark place. Infuse the mixture for 4 months, shaking the jar daily. Then strain.
Decoctions of pine cones
Decoctions are suitable for those who cannot tolerate alcohol at all. Effective recipes:
For five small crushed pine or spruce cones - 2 cups of hot water. Boil the mixture and simmer for five minutes. Cool and strain through cheesecloth.
Ten parts of the plant per liter of water. Bring to a boil and cook for at least ten minutes from the point of boiling. Strain. Store in a glass container in the cold. Drink a quarter glass three times a day half an hour before each meal.
Combined products
To enhance the effect of pine cones, you can mix them with other ingredients. Before doing this, be sure to consult an allergist.
Therapeutic baths are prepared on the basis of pine concentrate, produced in pharmacies. Although you can make it yourself: pine needles, young cones, and completely fill the branches with water. Boil and simmer over low heat for at least half an hour. Leave to infuse covered overnight. A properly prepared decoction is dark brown. Pour one and a half liters of broth into the filled container. Take a bath for 10-15 minutes. The frequency of the procedure is every other day.
