, phytoncides, up to 6% - essential oils containing resins, betulene , betulenol , betulenic acid and sesquiterpenes .

Release form

The kidneys have a pointed or obtuse elongated-conical shape, most often sticky to the touch. Slightly ciliated scales at the birch buds are arranged in a tile-like manner, pressing tightly along the edges, the average length is 3-7 mm, in cross-section - 1.5-3 mm. Usually the buds are brown with a greenish base. They have a pleasant balsamic scent, slightly astringent, resinous taste of water extraction.

Grass "Birch Buds" is produced in the form of plant raw materials, packaged:

• on polymeric plastic bags weighing 10 g / 20 g / 100 g;
• in cardboard boxes with an attachment of paper bags, weighing 35 g / 50 g / 75 g / 100 g;
• in bags made of laminated paper 10 g / 20 g.

pharmachologic effect

Diuretic , antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, wound healing and restorative.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Medicinal birch buds are a phytopreparation with diuretic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. The diuretic effect of the birch preparation is due to its components - flavonoids .

Indications for use

The medicinal properties of birch buds have long been known to folk medicine, most often they are used:

• as a disinfectant, expectorant for diseases of the respiratory system such as;
• as a diuretic for the treatment of cardiac origin;
• decoctions and infusion are recommended to be applied externally in the form of lotions: for neurotic pain, - in the form of rubbing, when - compresses on the joints;
• due to its anti-inflammatory properties, hygienic baths, lotions and dressings are effective for minor wounds and soft tissue injuries, as well as infusions / decoctions - for various forms.

Attention!

To increase the effectiveness of the treatment of the above diseases, it is recommended to use birch preparations in combination with other medicinal plants that have a similar effect in the form of collections or medicinal teas. So, immortelle, chamomile, St. John's wort, birch buds have not only antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, diuretic properties, but in combination are a strong immunostimulating agent that awakens internal forces to fight diseases.

Contraindications for birch buds

• chronic kidney failure;
• spicy ;
• pregnant and lactating patients;
• children under 12 years old.

Birch buds and leaves, their decoctions, infusions and any other forms are not recommended for use with known hypersensitivity.

Side effects

• possible skin and other manifestations of allergic reactions ( , puffiness, etc.);
• prolonged use can lead to an exacerbation of inflammatory processes in the kidneys, which is associated with irritation of the renal parenchyma with resinous substances.

Birch buds, application instruction (Way and dosage)

Method of preparation of infusion

About 10 g, that is, 1 tablespoon of plant materials, place in a bowl and pour 200 ml (1 glass) of hot boiled clean water, close the lid and heat in a water bath for 15 minutes, cool for about 45 minutes. at room temperature, then strain and squeeze out the remaining raw materials. Bring the resulting infusion with boiled water to a volume of 200 ml.

Decoction preparation

Take birch raw material at the rate of 10 g per glass of water (200 ml), boil for 0.5 hour, refrigerate for about 10 minutes and strain through cheesecloth.

The scheme of using infusion and decoctions

Inside for 1-2 tables. spoons 3-4 times a day 0.5 hours before meals.

Store the prepared infusion for no more than 2 days in a cool place. Shake before use!

Overdose

Presumably, overdose may increase dose-dependent adverse reactions.

Interaction

No descriptions.

Terms of sale

This herbal preparation is approved for over-the-counter dispensing.

Storage conditions

• lack of sources of moisture;
• isolation from light rays;
• ventilated room.

Shelf life

Valid for 24 months.

Analogs

Matching ATX level 4 code:

• Dry birch extract (substitute);
• Bisacodyl-Pharmex (analogue by ATC code);
• Juniper fruit ,horsetail herb (with edema with heart failure).

Birch buds have long established themselves as a unique, useful medicine from nature. They help to effectively rid a person of many diseases. Moreover, such a tool is available to everyone. After all, birches grow everywhere in Russia. Therefore, you can stock up on them on your own, and simply by buying at a pharmacy at an affordable price. A tincture of birch buds is a medicine that is used not only in folk but also in traditional medicine.

The healing properties of birch buds have been known since antiquity. They were harvested, and then used to prepare infusions and decoctions.

Special composition

Birch buds contain a lot of useful elements:

• essential oils;
• betulene;
• betulol;
• betulenic acid;
• fatty acid;
• flavonoids;
• vitamin C;
• alkaloids;
• carotene;
• vitamin PP;
• resinous substances;
• minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron);
• tannins.

Birch buds have a wide variety of healing properties:

• act choleretic;
• cleanse the blood;
• anesthetize;
• disinfect;
• heal wounds;
• relieve worms in the body;
• relieve inflammation;
• kill germs;
• remove purulent infections, mastitis, peritonitis, even furunculosis;
• rid the human body of toxins;
• normalize the functions of the gastrointestinal tract;
• relieve puffiness;
• treat tracheitis, bronchitis;
• used as an additive to medicinal baths.

Tincture recipes

Usually the kidneys insist on alcohol. There are quite a few such recipes:

1. For indoor use

• Laryngitis;
• Colds;
• Bronchitis;
• Indigestion;
• Malignant formations;
• Dysentery;
• Pinworms and roundworms;
• Headache;
• Bladder problems;
• Paralysis;
• Joint damage;
• Large blood loss.

It is easy to prepare such a tincture. You will need 20 grams of birch buds, 100 ml of alcohol (70%). Dry kidneys are poured with alcohol and insisted in a dark place for 3 weeks. After this time, the tincture is shaken, filtered, ridding it of the remains of the kidneys.

This recipe is very helpful. You need to drink about 30 drops of the product, combining them with a spoonful of water about a quarter of an hour before meals, 3 times a day.

2. For outdoor use

The use of this recipe is advisable as:

• anti-inflammatory agent;
• compresses for the treatment of joint pain, gout, skin erosions, rheumatism, wounds, purulent discharge, eczema;
• remedy for toothache.

For cooking, you need to carefully grind 1 part of birch buds in a mortar (always dry). Then they are insisted on quality vodka. It will take 5 parts of alcohol. Only after a week will the tincture be ready for use.

3. Tincture for stomach problems

Preparation of this product will take no more than 7 days. Exactly 20 grams of birch buds are poured into 0.5 liters of vodka (you can also use 60% alcohol). The infused medicine is filtered and squeezed out.

You need to take the remedy before meals, 15 drops. In this case, it is advisable to mix the tincture with half a small spoonful of water.

The same drug is used for the external disposal of:

• bedsores;
• acne;

In this case, the infusion is diluted with water in a ratio of 1:10 and used as lotions, rubbing and compresses.

4. Old Russian tincture

For a long time, this recipe has been used in Russia. Half a bottle of birch buds was pushed aside and poured with vodka. They insisted on the remedy for a month, sometimes shaking it. With this drug:

• treated cholera;
• got rid of vomiting (taking 50 drops 4 times a day);
• treated liver pains (1 spoonful of the drug 20 minutes before meals three times a day);
• drank with acute rheumatism;
• used as a choleretic and diuretic (a tablespoon 3 times a day);
• bed sores were lubricated in bedridden patients;
• used for gout (40 drops 4 times a day inside, as well as rubbing sore spots).

5. Tincture for varicose veins

Tired of tired legs? Spider veins appear? Or are varicose veins already in a more serious stage? Then alcohol tincture of birch buds will help. For this, kidneys and alcohol are mixed in proportions 1: 2. After a week of infusing the product in a dark place, it can be used to lubricate any wounds on the body, including purulent ones, as well as sore veins.

6. Alcohol tincture of birch buds for ear problems

Inflammation of the middle ear, mesotympanitis or other ear problems can be cured by alcohol tincture from birch buds. For cooking you will need:

• 70% alcohol;
• Birch buds.

The ingredients are mixed in a 10: 1 ratio. Exactly 2 months you need to insist on the product, shaking it often.

7. Elixir of youth. Tibetan recipe

In 1971, a unique tincture recipe was found in the monasteries of Tibet, which helped to preserve youth. It was written back in the 5th century BC. on old clay tablets. And the recipe turned out to be very simple with just a few herbal ingredients:

1. 100 g birch buds;
2. 100 g St. John's wort;
3. 100 g chamomile;
4. 100 g immortelle.

All this must be mixed, poured over with alcohol and insisted for a month. Next, you need to take a folk remedy as follows:

1. In the evening, pour 1 spoon of the product with half a liter of boiling water, strain after 20 minutes. A small spoonful of honey is added to the glass of the product and drunk after dinner. After - you can no longer eat or drink.
2. In the morning, the mixture remaining from the evening is heated over a fire, mixed with a spoonful of honey and drunk again.

The duration of the course is until the end of the alcoholic infusion. Repeat the prevention of aging in Tibetan after 5 years.

How is this tool useful? It restores metabolism, cleanses it of harmful toxins, fat deposits. Vessels acquire the greatest elasticity. Accordingly, this course of treatment becomes an ideal means of preventing stroke, sclerosis, heart attack, hypertension, angina pectoris. Over time, headaches disappear, and vision indicators begin to improve. The most important thing is that the body begins to renew and rejuvenate.

Who is not allowed to drink alcoholic birch tincture?

Despite the fact that birch buds are so useful for the human body, they also have their own contraindications. So, doctors do not recommend using them if:

• the woman is pregnant or nursing a baby;
• contraindications apply to all patients who have problems with the urinary system;
• taking tincture of birch buds can cause irritation of the renal parenchyma. Therefore, contraindications also apply to people with kidney disease;
• patients with diseases in the stage of exacerbation should use the remedy with caution. Contraindications in this case should be determined only by a doctor!

Despite the fact that the contraindications for birch buds are minimal, you should definitely consult a specialist before using them. And we must not forget that treatment with folk recipes based on birch buds is just an adjunct. In the presence of diseases, you must first come to the doctor for help. Only a professional will prescribe an effective drug treatment that will relieve the patient of this or that problem.

From time immemorial, birch has been considered a healing tree; plant buds are also useful for the human body. They have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, tonic and antioxidant effects. They are a natural antiseptic and are used in the treatment and prevention of many diseases. They are successfully used in dermatology, dentistry, otolaryngology and cosmetology.

Birch buds. Useful properties and indications for use

White birch is a deciduous tree with a white smooth trunk with characteristic black fragments. It grows up to 25 meters, has diamond-shaped leaves, blooms in late April - early May. The flowers of the birch are heterosexual, look like earrings.

birch is a unique tree in which buds and leaves have medicinal properties, and the tree also gives healing sap, chaga mushroom and tar

Birch buds have medicinal properties and contraindications that you need to familiarize yourself with before starting treatment. Due to the rich chemical composition, the benefits of the kidneys for the body are important. They have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, diuretic, diaphoretic, expectorant and anthelmintic effects.

Birch buds have been used due to the following therapeutic actions:

Currently, we are talking about the antitumor effects of birch buds, which are included in folk recipes for the treatment of malignant and benign tumors.

due to its rich chemical composition, the product helps in the treatment and prevention of many diseases

Birch buds are a natural, unique and easily available ecological medicine that helps in the treatment and prevention of many diseases. Before taking the remedy, you need to familiarize yourself with the information - what does birch buds help from and what they treat:

• Tonsillitis, sinusitis, sore throat, pharyngitis;
• Stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontal disease;
• Radiculitis, rheumatism, arthritis, gout;
• Hypo-and-avitaminosis;
• Atherosclerosis;
• Ulcerative processes, gastritis;
• Cystitis, vaginitis, colpitis;
• Bronchitis, colds, coughs, tracheitis;
• Psoriasis, eczema, burns, ulcers, bedsores;
• Fungal skin lesions, lichen, scabies, scrofula;
• Helminthic invasions.

Use the kidneys for weight loss. Combining them with other herbs - immortelle, chamomile, St. John's wort. These herbs complement each other's beneficial properties and enhance the therapeutic effect. Taking them will also be useful during colds to strengthen the immune forces.

harvesting of buds is carried out in early spring at the time of their swelling

Procurement of raw materials. When and how to collect

To obtain quality raw materials, you need to know when to harvest birch buds. Harvesting of raw materials is carried out in the spring, when the buds bloom. They are collected at the time of swelling and dried naturally in a ventilated and protected from sunlight place or in electric dryers. The collection can be carried out in another way - young branches are cut, tied in a bunch and dried for three to four weeks. Then the kidneys are threshed or removed by hand. When properly dried, they have a brown color, a balsamic smell that intensifies when rubbed. The taste is resinous, slightly astringent. Store the finished raw materials in a hermetically sealed container in a dark and dry place for 2 years.

The chemical composition of birch buds

Birch buds and their beneficial properties depend on their constituent biologically active components such as:

• Minerals (iron, magnesium, calcium);
• Vitamins (C, groups B and PP);
• Carotene;
• Tannins;
• Essential oils;
• Saponins;
• Flavanoids;
• Phytoncides;
• Fatty acid.

kidneys have a positive effect on human health only if all contraindications and admission rules are observed

Contraindications for use

• Kidney failure;
• The presence of stones in the gallbladder and with dyskinesia of the bile ducts;
• Pregnancy and lactation period;
• Children under 12 years of age;
• Individual intolerance.

In rare cases, itching, burning or redness of the skin may appear. Kidneys are not recommended during pregnancy due to the resins they contain and their irritating effect. For the same reason, take with caution in infectious and inflammatory diseases (pyelonephritis, nephritis).

traditional medicine considers various recipes for the preparation of medicinal products based on birch buds

The use of birch buds in folk medicine. Recipes

The use in folk medicine considers the preparation of medicinal agents based on the kidneys - infusions, decoctions, oil and alcohol tinctures, ointments and lotions.

1.Tincture on birch buds is an effective external antiseptic. The agent is also used internally for digestive problems, stomach ulcers, kidney diseases, pulmonary diseases, bronchitis, colds. The tincture eliminates muscle and rheumatic pains during rubbing and compresses. Alcohol tincture cleanses the body of worms, Trichomonas, lamblia, ciliates.

• to cook it, you need to use dark glass dishes, 30 grams are dipped into it. dry kidneys and a liter of alcohol (70%). Capped and placed in a warm place for infusion, during which the contents are periodically shaken. After a month, it is filtered and taken 20 drops with water up to 3 times a day.

ointment, prepared on the basis of birch buds, has an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, which helps with pathologies of the musculoskeletal system

2. According to the prescription of the herbalist Nosal NA, an ointment with birch buds is being prepared, its indications for use are diseases of muscles and joints.

• to prepare the product, birch buds (400 g) and bacon (800 g) are placed in layers in an earthen pot. Close or cover the lid with unleavened dough for tightness. They simmer in the oven for a day, after which they filter. Add camphor powder (10 g) and mix thoroughly. Store the finished product in the refrigerator. The ointment is effective for relieving pain, inflammation, and swelling.

3. Tea from birch buds also has a wide spectrum of medicinal effects. Helps with pancreatitis, stomach and duodenal ulcers, indigestion, kidney disease, rheumatism, skin diseases. The drink relieves swelling well and has an anthelmintic effect, freeing the body from pinworms and ascaris.

• h. l. birch buds are poured with a glass of hot water and filtered after cooling. Take up to 3 times a day.

for the preparation of medicinal products, you can use independently prepared raw materials or purchased at a pharmacy

4. A decoction of birch buds, due to the content of a large amount of vitamins, helps to increase immunity, which is especially important during off-season epidemics of influenza and colds. Its antiseptic properties are used for gargling with tonsillitis (chronic and acute), the procedure is useful for stomatitis, inflammation and bleeding of the gums.

• take 2 tsp. kidneys and a glass of water, simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Strain and drink 1/2 cup up to 3 times a day.

5. Infusion of birch buds is added to baths to eliminate skin diseases. The tool has antibacterial activity against the antibiotic-resistant form of staphylococci, which helps in the treatment of purulent infections - furunculosis, phlegmon, peritonitis, mastitis.

• h. l. kidneys and a glass of boiling water are insisted in a thermos for 3 hours. Strain and drink three times a day.

6. Jam from birch buds will enrich the body with vitamins and minerals, strengthen the body's immune forces.

• combine 0.5 kg in a bowl. birch buds and one kilogram of sugar. Cook over low heat until tender.

7. Birch-propolis tincture effectively treats rhinitis and sinusitis.

• for its preparation, 1/2 cup of birch buds, crushed propolis (10 g) are placed in a container, 120 ml are poured. alcohol. Insist in a dark place for 20 days, shaking occasionally. The ready-made infusion is filtered and used for washing the maxillary sinuses. To do this, 15 drops of tincture are placed in a glass of warm water, add 1/2 tsp. baking soda and salt.

remedies prepared with birch buds can replace pharmaceutical cough remedies

8. With a wet cough, the following recipes help well:

• we take birch buds, pharmacy chamomile and honey (all in a dessert spoon). We brew chamomile and kidneys separately with a glass of boiling water. We stand for 20 minutes, filter. We combine the infusions and add honey. We accept 3 tbsp. l. up to 4 times a day after meals.
• 2 tbsp. l. kidney and butter in the amount of 100 gr. connect, bring to a boil on the stove and let it simmer over low heat for about an hour. We filter it warm, add liquid honey (200 gr.). We mix everything and take it according to Art. l. 4 times a day.

9. The kidneys are an excellent remedy for fatigue, they relieve fatigue well and restore strength after intense mental and physical exertion, increase efficiency.

• place in a glass of water for tsp. buds of birch and Rhodiola rosea roots. The mixture is brought to a boil, insisted for an hour, filtered. Drink like regular tea. It can be with honey or sugar. The drink will replenish the body with vitamins and will have a preventive effect on the occurrence of colds.

10. For weight loss, herbal collection is effective - birch buds, immortelle and St. John's wort herb, chamomile. 2 tbsp. l. the medicinal mixture is placed in a thermos, a liter of boiling water is added, insisted for 10-12 hours. Take 1/2 glass up to 3 times a day. The course of admission is a month, then a 3-month break is taken and the treatment is repeated.

11. With gastritis, a decoction of birch buds will help:

• Art. l. the kidneys are steamed with a glass of boiling water, insisted for an hour and drunk 2 tbsp. l. three times a day.

in the process of infusion, all the beneficial substances of birch buds pass into a drink and have a healing effect

12. Renal edema is well removed by the following recipe:

• birch buds (30 g) are lowered into a container with a liter of alcohol, insisted in a dark place, after 2-4 weeks they are filtered. Take 20 drops, diluted with water, one hour before meals, three times a day.

13. Edema of cardiac origin relieves the remedy prepared according to the following recipe:

• h. l. kidney is filled with 250 ml. water, languishes in a water bath for 20-30 minutes. It is filtered, the volume is brought to the original. Drink 50 ml. before meals 4 times a day.

• 10 gr. Combine kidneys with a glass of water, hold on low heat for 20 minutes. Strain when cooled. Drink 100 ml. three times a day for three weeks.

Ready infusions should be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days. After the expiration of this period, their reception is not possible. The dosage regimen depends on the diagnosis and the patient's age. Instructions for use recommend the use of strong infusions for external purposes and rinses. For children, weakly concentrated solutions are used.

Kidney use for women, men and children

The ability of birch buds to stop and purify blood is used to maintain a woman's health in the pre-menopause and after childbirth. They normalize metabolic processes, have a tonic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect.

For men, the kidneys help eliminate pain and inflammation in prostatitis, diseases of the genitourinary sphere. Use the remedy in the fight against baldness, rubbing the infusion and decoction into the scalp.

Children are allowed to take the drug inside from the age of 12, kidneys are effective for coughing, diseases of the urinary system, helminthic invasions. Externally, the kidneys are used for sinusitis, runny nose, tonsillitis.

Birch buds on vodka, its use for the treatment of many diseases is recognized not only by traditional healers, but also by official medicine. After a course of treatment with this remedy, immunity increases, the activity of organs and systems improves.

Composition and properties

Birch buds (or diamonds) are rich in vitamins C, PP, carotene, calcium, magnesium, iron, fatty acids, tannins, essential oils, alkaloids, resins, flavonoids, phytoncides. In spring, the concentration of these elements is highest. All valuable substances are stored in vodka or birch buds. The finished product is used for internal and external therapy.

Due to its valuable composition, birch tincture has the following properties:

• antipyretic;
• expectorant;
• diuretic;
• antibacterial;
• anti-inflammatory;
• pain reliever;
• anthelmintic;
• vasodilator.

Preparation of tincture from birch buds

To get a useful product, you need to properly prepare the raw materials. The kidneys must be plucked during the period of active movement of the juice (from the end of April to May), when they are swollen, but not open. They need to be dried outdoors or in special units. Store raw materials in a glass container or rag bag at temperatures up to + 20 ° C for up to 1 year. Dried birch buds are also available over the counter.

Prepare a tincture on birch brunks as follows:

1. 100 g of kidneys are ground in a mortar.
2. Raw materials are poured into a glass bottle and 400 ml of vodka is poured.
3. The container is left for 15 days in a dark place at room temperature.
4. The finished tincture on birch buds is filtered, the remaining mass is wrung out.
5. The product is stored in a well-sealed bottle in a cool place for no more than a year.

Application of infusion

Tincture of birch buds on alcohol or vodka can stimulate the activity of many organs and systems. It is used to treat pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular, reproductive, urinary, endocrine, lymphatic, skeletal systems, colds. The tincture is used as an anthelmintic, wound healing, analgesic, antiseptic.

For gastritis, stomach and duodenal ulcers, dysentery, biliary dyskinesia, hepatitis, take 30 drops of the drug 4 times a day before meals. It is important to carry out treatment outside the exacerbation phase. Birch tincture in the same dosage is used for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, poor appetite, weak immunity, headache, helminthic invasion. The course of treatment is 3-4 weeks.

To improve metabolism, cleanse blood vessels, remove toxins from tissues, prevent heart attack, stroke, angina pectoris, sclerosis, the tincture is used as follows:

1. 20 ml of birch vodka is poured into 0.5 liters of hot water and left for 20 minutes.
2. 5 g of honey is added to the warm composition.
3. Half of the prepared product is drunk before bedtime.
4. The remaining infusion is heated and consumed immediately upon awakening. The course of treatment is 30 days.

Birch buds with vodka are good for men's health. Regular use of the drug allows you to improve blood circulation in the pelvic organs, strengthen blood vessels, improve erectile function, and relieve inflammation in the prostate gland. Men should mix 35 drops of birch vodka with 100 ml of milk and drink 3 times a day one hour before meals. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks.

For women, tincture helps to improve the condition of the body during menopause, recover faster after an abortion, relieve inflammation in the pelvic organs. The product must be mixed with water in a 1: 1 ratio and consumed before breakfast and dinner for 20-25 days.

For the treatment of colds, flu, respiratory diseases, birch vodka is used in the following ways:

1. 15 drops of tincture and 40 g of warmed honey are added to 25 ml of water. The resulting product is divided into 4 parts and consumed during the day on an empty stomach.
2. 20 ml of birch vodka are poured into 1 liter of warm water. A cloth made of natural materials is moistened and placed on the patient's chest, back and back region of the neck.
3. With sinusitis, 15 ml of tincture is poured into a container with 1.5 liters of boiling water. The vapor is inhaled through the nose for 5 minutes.

Tincture of birch buds is used to treat purulent otitis media. The tool quickly relieves pain, itching, inflammation, prevents the development of complications. The tincture is prepared from 1 part of raw material and 10 parts of vodka. Cotton turunda is moistened in a warmed-up product and, after careful dressing of the ears, is placed in the ear canal for 10 minutes. For severe pain, the procedure is repeated. The course of treatment is 14 days.

For the treatment of gout, psoriasis, eczema, furunculosis, herpes, acne, lichen, scabies, burns, as well as lightening age spots, freckles, sunburn, baths with tincture of birch buds are used. As a result of this procedure, inflammation is relieved, edema subsides, cracks heal, itching subsides, and the structure and tone of the skin is restored. The course of treatment is 15-20 days.

Baths are done as follows:

1. The basin is filled with 7 liters of hot water.
2. Add 70 ml of birch tincture.
3. The affected area of ​​the body is immersed in the pelvis. The duration of the bath is 20-30 minutes.
4. After the procedure, the skin is not wiped off, but allowed to dry.

If local baths are not possible, a hot lotion is applied to the affected area of ​​the body. 5 ml of tincture is added to 500 ml of water, the tissue is moistened in the resulting product and placed on the affected area. After a bath or a compress, the skin may tighten, a feeling of dryness. To avoid this, after completing the procedure, it is necessary to apply an ointment from tincture and lanolin to the affected area. To prepare it, you should mix melted lanolin and birch vodka; after solidification of the agent, drain the remaining liquid.

Compresses with tincture are also made for inflammation of the oral mucosa, toothache, and gum disease. A cotton pad is moistened with a product and applied to the problem area for 10 minutes 3 times a day.

To get rid of dandruff, psoriasis, oily seborrhea, 100 ml of tincture is mixed with 5 ml of castor, burdock or almond oil and rubbed into the scalp before washing. The procedure is repeated every other day. A positive effect can be obtained after 1-1.5 months of treatment.

Contraindications

Vodka on birch brunks should not be used for the following diseases and conditions:

• renal failure;
• gallstones;
• pregnancy;
• breastfeeding period;
• children's age (up to 12 years old);
• alcohol addiction;
• individual intolerance.

When taking vodka or moonshine on birch brunks, it is important to strictly observe the dosage. Before using the product, you should consult your doctor.

The healing power of birch buds is known to different peoples in those countries where the white-trunk beauty grows. And the area of ​​their distribution is wide enough. Therefore, both Eastern and European folk medicine have long found application for such a unique natural product. Our great-grandmothers used old recipes, and official medicine has confirmed their effectiveness. Consider the medicinal properties and contraindications of birch buds for the female body.

What birch buds help from

The benefits of birch buds directly depend on the components in their composition. The unfolded leaf bud is supplied with a significant amount of nutrients. It can be distinguished from its composition:

• essential balsamic oils;
• resin;
• alkaloids;
• flavonoids;
• fatty acid;
• vitamin set: PP, C, carotene (provitamin A);
• saponins;
• tannins;
• phytoncides;
• organic acids;
• mineral components: magnesium, calcium and iron.

The body is influenced by a certain component or a whole group of substances that cope well with diseases and are recommended for people of different ages. Birch buds for women provide invaluable help. This is a real "panacea for troubles."

The composition of birch buds has a healing effect. This natural product from birch helps to reduce inflammation and swelling, has a diuretic and choleretic effect. It is a natural antimicrobial drug that can affect certain strains of bacteria, such as the dangerous staphylococcal infection.

The healing properties of birch buds do not end there. Water infusions and decoctions have a beneficial effect on:

• pathology of the liver and biliary tract;
• bronchitis and tracheitis, with antiviral and coughing action;
• ENT diseases and dental problems (for rinsing the mouth or applications);
• changes in metabolic processes;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (improves digestion and helps restore an inflamed stomach);
• edema due to the diuretic effect;
• articular pathologies in complex treatment;
• healing of abrasions, bedsores, long non-healing wounds.

Tinctures

Collecting birch buds allows you to create a whole complex of infusions and decoctions with a healing effect. When properly prepared, they have a positive effect on the female body. Recipes from birch buds are passed down from generation to generation, preserving the healing components in the composition, and stand guard over women's health.

Tincture of birch buds with vodka

For cooking, take two products:

• 50 g of birch buds;
• 250 ml. vodka.

1. The natural product is crushed.
2. Poured into a prepared container.
3. Pour in vodka.
4. Leave in a dark place for 3 weeks.
5. The finished infusion is filtered and used for its intended purpose.

Birch buds on vodka are used externally and taken internally. Recommended dosage: 20-30 drops diluted with water. They are drunk before meals, 3 times during the day.

Birch buds are useful. For 10 days, it is recommended to take 1 tbsp. l. three times before meals. The tincture is good for dealing with dry or wet coughs of colds.

Birch buds on alcohol

The concentrated composition allows it to be used only externally. Alcohol infusion relieves inflammation, disinfects and restores cells. Helps with bruises, muscle sprains, injuries.

The infusion consists of:

• 100 g of birch buds;
• 500 ml 70% alcohol.

They do it like this:

1. A birch product is poured onto the bottom of the bottle.
2. Alcohol is added.
3. Shake and leave in a warm, dark place for a week.
4. Then filter.

An infusion of birch buds is rubbed along the massage lines of the affected areas or compresses are applied. The duration of treatment is 7 days.

Raw materials are harvested during the period of the onset of sap flow, when the buds are swollen, but not open. At this time, they are the most saturated with biologically active components.

How to brew birch buds

Sequencing:

• take 1/2 tsp. natural raw materials, pre-crushed;
• brew 1/2 cup boiling water;
• cover tightly and hold for half an hour;
• cooled to room temperature.

The portion is divided into three doses, spreading them over time for the whole day and drinking after meals. Store the drink in a cool place for no more than a day.

Collection of chamomile, St. John's wort, immortelle and birch buds

This is a Tibetan balm that is taken to balance the mood and become calmer. It has a beneficial effect on the female body in case of gastrointestinal problems and is able to exhibit antioxidant activity, prolonging youth.

The balm cleans the body, bringing the metabolic processes back to normal. Cleaning of blood vessels with birch buds is carried out due to the medicinal properties of Tibetan balsam.

Cooking sequence:

1. Mix the herbs in equal proportions (100 g each).
2. Take 1 tbsp. l. the finished mixture, place in a thermos and pour in 500 ml. boiling water.
3. Insist for half an hour, then cool to + 50 ° C.
4. It is useful to add honey to the prepared balm, if desired.

Half of the composition (250 ml.) Is taken warm on the eve of sleep, and the second part in the morning on an empty stomach, warmed in advance in a water bath. The course is held annually or twice a year.

Birch bud tea

The tea recipe is simple and unique, it has been used since the days of our great-grandmothers. For cooking, take 10 g of raw materials (5-6 pcs.) And steam 200 ml. hot water. Boil over a quiet fire for 10-15 minutes. They insist, wrapping up the kettle.

Taking birch buds in the form of tea helps to get rid of:

• headaches;
• nervous tension and stress situations;
• painful condition with rheumatism;
• high pressure;
• cholelithiasis and atherosclerosis.

The duration of the course and the dosage are prescribed by the doctor, based on the condition and age of the patient. For external use, concentrated decoctions and infusions are prepared. Birch buds are recommended for a child in the form of diluted decoctions from the age of 12.

Application for beauty and weight loss

One of the most important problems that worries the fair sex is appearance. The beautiful, flowing hair that frames the face is a true adornment. Birch hair buds are a panacea for many troubles:

1. Broths solve the problem of increased fat content. Their effect is especially effective in combination with. Rinsing hair with a decoction of wine or apple cider vinegar also helps.
2. For baldness, concentrated decoctions are used. A swab dipped in a "healing potion" is used to treat the affected areas of the scalp.
3. Alcohol tincture, diluted before use, treat the skin by rubbing it into the roots. Hair growth improves, shine returns to curls.

Masks are prepared using birch buds, introducing additional ingredients (sour cream, oak bark, onion husks). They restore the structure of damaged curls and stop their loss. Recommended to use once a week.

Hair treatments should be done regularly at regular intervals. A single use will not bring the desired results.

Another equally serious task is a slender figure, for the creation of which raw materials are suitable. Birch buds for weight loss are used with the addition of linden flowers and, on the basis of which a decoction is prepared.

1. The components are mixed in equal proportions.
2. 1 tbsp. l. collection is brewed with a mug of boiling water.
3. Let stand until cooled.
4. Drink half a glass on the eve of lunch and dinner.

But this is not enough to get a chiseled figure. Some more effort is needed:

• limit the intake of high-calorie foods;
• increase physical activity by choosing complexes aimed at weight loss;
• take a drink up to one and a half months.

Treatment with birch buds of women is not limited to this. With the help of decoctions and herbal teas, they cleanse the blood, regulate metabolic processes, and help to recover from childbirth. Sometimes they are recommended for hormonal disruptions of menstruation and normalization of well-being before menopause.

Contraindications for use

In some cases, taking a natural drink can negatively affect the state of the body. They are as follows:

• renal failure;
• acute pathologies of the urinary tract;
• individual intolerance;
• birch buds are prohibited during pregnancy and breastfeeding.