Pine tips are used to prepare a tincture that has an extremely healing effect. It helps in the treatment of laryngitis, bronchitis, tonsillitis, sore throat.
You can also prepare syrup and tea, which have beneficial properties for health - anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.
Pine tips contain certain substances and compounds that help in the treatment of many diseases and conditions, namely:
vitamins B2, B12, C, K
minerals and trace elements - potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium
lipids, carotenes, alkaloids
limonene - which has an antibiotic, antidepressant effect, helps to increase immunity and prevents cancer
alpha-pinene, which is a good antibiotic (kills staph and other bacteria), improves memory and reduces inflammation
an ester that helps relieve the symptoms of central nervous system diseases
pinipicrin with a slightly bitter taste that increases appetite
resinous substances that have properties to reduce inflammation and regulate appetite
borneol with antidepressant, tonic, digestive and heart stimulating properties
tannin with a sour taste and anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, which helps relieve intestinal disorders
What are the benefits of pine needles?
have antiseptic, antibacterial, expectorant, antibiotic, anti-inflammatory effects
support the healing of wounds, eczema
soothe pain, spasms, reduce inflammation
help calm the nervous system
lower blood cholesterol levels
reduce high blood pressure
they fight viruses, bacteria, swelling
Pine tip tea:
Add one tablespoon of the tips to 250ml of hot water.
Leave for 10 minutes, strain, sweeten with a little honey and drink.
This tea has a special aroma and many health benefits, namely:
a good remedy for colds, coughs, tracheitis, bronchitis, stuffy nose
helps to remove excess fluid from the body, as it has a diuretic effect
has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, soothing properties
relieves anxiety, depression
improves memory
helps to clean the respiratory tract
stimulates blood circulation, has a warming effect
in case of body pain, it has a diaphoretic effect
relieves a persistent cough
cleans bronchial secretions
relieves the symptoms of respiratory problems
improves the health of the circulatory system
Tincture of pine tips:
Use 100 g of fresh tips and 120 ml of double-refined alcohol 50-98 degrees.
Wash the pine tips and crush them.
Put them in a jar and add the alcohol.
Leave to soak for 30 days in a cool, dark place.
The liquid is then strained and stored in a dark colored bottle.
Tincture of pine tips can be stored for a long time and can be used both for internal and external use, for rubbing, compress, massage.
Benefits:
the tincture protects against colds and relieves the symptoms of bronchitis, sore throat, laryngitis, tonsillitis
has an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, soothing effect
relieves fatigue, prevents inflammatory processes
has a natural antibiotic effect, cleans the intestines
improves the work of the cardiovascular and nervous system
normalizes blood pressure, prevents the formation of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels
helps with diseases of the digestive system, liver, pancreas and gall bladder
has a diuretic effect and a good kidney-healing effect, in edema, ascites and urolithiasis
ensures the normal production of hormones and enzymes
prevents the accumulation of sodium salts in the body and reduces the risk of developing multiple sclerosis
supports wound healing and scabies treatment
it is effective in relieving cough, neuralgia, cystitis, urethritis
improves the body's immunity
Butter :
To 50 ml of olive oil, add 5 tablespoons of tips (wash them well and dry them completely).
Leave to soak for 30 days in a dark place.
Strain and store in a dark bottle.
Take one teaspoon of oil on an empty stomach three times a day.
Benefits
helps treat indigestion, food poisoning, coughs, sore throats, colds
has a soothing, expectorant, analgesic, antihistaminic, antibacterial, anti-infective, tonic effect on the nervous system
reduces fatigue
soothes the symptoms of bronchitis, laryngitis, sinusitis (local massage in the neck and chest area is recommended)
has an anti-inflammatory effect, stimulates blood circulation, can be used in massage, for external use
soothes muscle and rheumatic pains
fights itchy skin, eczema, acne, boils, psoriasis and other skin diseases
has an anti-cellulite, soothing, relaxing effect, recommended for external use, during massages, as it restores the natural tone of the skin and fights stretch marks
Syrup:
Pine tree syrup is the best remedy for respiratory ailments.
750 g of pine tops are used per 1 kg of sugar.
Place a layer of pine needles and a layer of sugar in a jar, then another layer of pine needles and a layer of sugar, and finally a thick layer of sugar.
Leave to soak for 30 days in a cool, dark place.
It can be made with honey instead of sugar. Honey also contains essential elements and nutrients important for the health of the body.
Advantages:
has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, disinfectant, expectorant properties
has a good effect on the respiratory tract
soothes and cures cough
reduces inflammation, destroys pathogens and promotes mucus secretion
relieves headaches
improves the condition of inflammatory processes.