Resin of coniferous trees on cedar or other oil in medicine is called turpentine balm. This viscous, colorless, viscous substance serves as a filler for resin passages inside the tree. A more valuable product can be harvested from the cedar.
Preparation of cedar resin
Resin flowing down from the bark of trees in places of violation of the surface, is currently used by the inhabitants of our country as an excellent bactericidal agent for the oral cavity. Such a “chewing gum” strengthens the gums and teeth, promotes rapid tissue regeneration, stops the access and development of pathogenic microflora in the traumatic focus.
Procurement of raw materials is carried out at the beginning of spring, during the period of revival of nature and active circulation of plant juices. Resin collectors make undercuts on the trunks and collect a viscous liquid. Evaporation of ethers leads to hardening of the medicinal composition.
Composition of cedar resin
The healing properties of cedar resin are due to its composition. Also for this type of raw materi althe manifestation of weak crystallization is characteristic, therefore, a softer, non-irritating effect on the body.
The structure of the resin balm includes:
- volatile substances - monoterpenes;
- biochemically valuable for medicine - sesquiterpenes, diterpenes;
- resin acids;
- vitamin C;
- vitamin D;
- valuable for cosmetology and industry - resinols, rubber;
- fatty acids: stearic, palmitic, oleic.
Additionally, vegetable oils and bee products are added during production. Also, the production produces cedar resin (Altai) with 100% resin content. It is worth noting that it is not used in its pure form, since it is compacted with air access. You can use cedar resin after dissolving it in any oil.
Healing properties
It is believed that resin balm is a panacea for all diseases. Alternative medicine uses a remedy to treat pathologies, both external and internal. Adherents of conservative methods do not prescribe the remedy as the main medicine, but may well include the resin in the complex regimen as an auxiliary component.
Healing properties:
- regenerating;
- immunostimulating;
- fungicidal;
- anti-inflammatory;
- bactericidal;
- antiseptic;
- distracting (locally annoying);
- vascular strengthening;
- antiallergic.
The list of these properties allows you to use resin balm in almostall pathologies.
Who is shown the use of resin
It is impossible to independently make adjustments to the treatment regimens prescribed by the attending physician. Before applying the resin, you should discuss the nuances with a leading specialist.
Cedar gum balm is indicated in the following cases:
- wounds, burns, violation of the integrity of soft tissues;
- pathology in the joints, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, gout;
- respiratory viral diseases with acute course;
- inflammatory foci on mucous tissues caused by infection;
- hemorrhoids;
- diseases of the digestive system (erosion, ulcers);
- liver pathology;
- dysfunctions of the vascular system, heart muscle;
- suppressed immunity;
- neuralgia, sleep disturbance, headache;
- obesity;
- cancer;
- cosmetic defects (skin, hair);
- dysfunction of the endocrine glands.
Don't self-medicate. Gum balm has proven itself as a means of prevention and at the initial stages of the development of pathologies. Reviews of doctors confirm this.
Who is contraindicated for use
Natural, natural component has almost no contraindications, but some exceptions are present, and they should be considered:
- gestation period;
- individual high susceptibility to coniferous plant turpentines;
- predisposition to allergic reactions;
- cardio-vascular pathologies with a chronic course.
The first doses of a new drug require special attention. In case of negative changes in the state of he alth, you should interrupt the course of therapy, seek medical help.
How to apply correctly
In the instructions for use of the resin balm, it is indicated that the product should be used externally. If you need to take an oil solution inside, you should get a 10% oil solution of turpentine. If the concentration of the active substance is 20-50%, the resin solution is applied externally.
Usually, cedar resin is used for diseases of the joints, organs of vision, excess weight, cosmetic disorders of the skin and hair. If, after consulting a doctor, it is decided to use the resin inside, treatment begins with minimal portions, gradually increasing the dosage. Cedar resin is used on an empty stomach, 2-3 drops after waking up half an hour before breakfast. The dose should not exceed 1 tbsp. l., depending on the indications, the volume of the medicine may be less.
Targeted use of gum balm
Depending on the location of the pathology, cedar resin is used as follows:
- Polyarthritis: 5% and 25% gum balm for grinding; internally - 5% remedy (4 drops each). The best result is achieved by an integrated approach.
- Gout, diseases of the joints: twice a year it is recommended to undergo a course of massage sessions (15 times) with rubbing 5% of cedar resin. A good effect will be achieved if you add the manipulation of the bath.
- Angina: balmwith a 5% concentration is instilled into the tonsils, the throat is lubricated with gauze soaked in the solution.
- Influenza: during an epidemic, it is recommended to use it for preventive purposes, to strengthen the body's barrier functions - 5% balm (5 drops each).
- Bronchitis, asthma: rub the chest with 25% cedar oleoresin balm. If additionally applied to the back and throat, the action will last for 5 hours. It is allowed to carry out the procedure four times a day. For a more stable result, internal use of 10 drops of a concentration of 5% is indicated.
- Diseases of the oral cavity: use 5% resin balm for internal use, lotions to the gums, massage. It is recommended to periodically wipe the tooth enamel with the composition to prevent dental diseases.
- Acne: the affected areas are lubricated with a 25% solution, after cleansing the skin.
- For prostatitis: tampons moistened with balm are placed in the rectum. Concentration - 25%. A 5% solution should also be used internally for 50 days.
- Erosion, thrush, gynecological pathologies: gauze swabs moistened with 5% composition are placed overnight.
- Sleep disturbance: 5% balm dripped onto the pillow.
- Psycho-emotional disorders: use 5% balm (2 drops per day).
- Cosmetology: regenerating properties, improves skin quality, teeth condition, hair appearance. For masks, 5% balm is used. Hair conditioner is prepared by diluting the resin in 100 g of water.
Also, gum balm is used in medical practice asadjuvant for the treatment of the following pathologies: mastitis, adenoma, pathologies of the liver, digestive system. He is able to restore the rhythm of the heart, relieve hypertension, hypotension, eczema of various etiologies, herpes. The balm is used to treat tuberculosis, acute respiratory infections, sciatica and osteochondrosis.
Patients who have used the drug leave only positive feedback about the resin balm.
Cedar resin for weight loss
Women are predominantly concerned with the issue of harmony. But obesity is a serious problem of mankind, and it does not depend on gender. To get rid of 6-8 kg, you can regularly apply rubbing in the steam balm resin. It is worth noting that if you are obese, you should not abuse saunas and baths.
An excellent means of normalizing weight is 10% balm for Siberian cleansing. To do this, use a balm in a 10% concentration. The duration of therapy is 80 days. Half of the course - the dose is increased from 0.2 to 8 ml, the second part is reduced. Traditional healers recommend this cleansing procedure annually.
According to reviews, such manipulations are well reflected in the condition of the skin, tighten, rejuvenate it, exclude the formation of "orange peel".
Conclusion
Resources of nature should be able to use correctly. Timely prevention significantly affects the quality of life in old age. Paying attention to strengthening the immunity of children, you canexclude the use of pharmaceutical preparations of dubious quality. Resin balm is not a panacea, but its use improves the condition of the body systems and smoothes out the symptoms no worse than powerful medications.