Today, traditional medicine recipes are regaining their lost popularity. If at the beginning of the 20th century most physicians diligently abandoned them in favor of the latest achievements of the pharmacological industry, today many people understand that natural analogues for the most part act more carefully and can be an excellent alternative to pharmaceutical preparations. And today we will talk about the use of aspen root as the main or auxiliary remedy for a number of diseases.
Synonyms for the name
Often it is sold in a pharmacy called gentian. Other names are also used among the people, for example: the root of a whispering tree, trembling poplar, shaking. But all this is the root of one plant, or rather, a tree of the willow family. Common aspen is characterized by rapid growth, it reaches a height of 35 meters, and a diameter of 1 meter. Why did the aspen root interest phytotherapists and healers? Because it has a lot of useful properties, but more on that later. This tree has huge branched roots that go deep into the ground. Therebya tree can even survive a fire. The burnt ground part will again be reborn from a new sprout. Of course, this will require waiting several years.
Collecting raw materials
It can run throughout the season. In this case, it is absolutely not necessary to destroy the tree. It is enough to dig up the ground and cut off a piece of root with a shovel. The tree will quickly make up for the loss, and you will have excellent material for making a healing infusion. Aspen root can be replaced with the bark of the same tree. Therefore, raw materials can always be easily obtained even in the winter season.
But it is best to harvest in the spring, when sap flow begins. The collected material is dried and then crushed. And already from the resulting material, various tinctures and decoctions are prepared, which can later be stored in the refrigerator and used as needed.
Composition
Aspen root is an excellent source of energy due to carbohydrates, including fructose and glucose. However, this is not a food product, but a real medicine. What is the therapeutic effect? Due to the content of tannins, organic acids and valuable essential oils. However, drinking infusions and decoctions from the root is not very pleasant. They taste very bitter. Glycosides and salicin give these qualities to drugs.
Do you know an interesting fact? Many years ago, aspirin was obtained from this raw material, and later it was isolated from the bark of a tree. It contains a substance that is a natural source of aspirin. Naturalfatty acids, as well as resins enhance the effect of aspen root. The use of this natural antibiotic allows you to fight germs and relieve inflammation. In addition, aspen is a valuable source of various minerals. A large number of them contain exactly the root of the aspen. Their healing properties help to strengthen the immune system. These are iron and zinc, nickel and copper, bromine and a number of others.
Medical use
Not only traditional healers, but also representatives of traditional medicine today use the generous gifts of this simple tree. The medicinal properties of the pine root have been studied quite carefully and are confirmed by the results of research. Decoctions and infusions based on it have anti-inflammatory and diaphoretic, softening and antitussive properties. These remedies work well for fever and pain, and stop bleeding.
Do you still think that modern pharmacology is head and shoulders above traditional medicine? Then know that active substances extracted from aspen root are widely used in production for the manufacture of antipyretics and antibiotics. A small number of contraindications allows us to recommend this remedy for use by the elderly, when a number of drugs already have to be excluded.
Recommendations for use
What helps aspen root? Most often, the bark is used in folk medicine, but the underground part of the plant is considered the most healing. It is used in medicine and cosmetology. Drugs and infusions are an excellent pain relieverremedy, help with diseases of the stomach, improve the production of gastric juice. In addition, they effectively help with urinary problems and diabetes.
Let's summarize and list the diseases that aspen root helps against. Decoctions based on it successfully fight the flu and colds, awaken the appetite and help the body cope with the consequences of any illness. Some substances in its composition help relieve body aches, which is characteristic of viral ailments. This remedy has proven itself well in the complex treatment of diarrhea and gastritis, especially when dieting.
Preparation of tincture
Now let's take a closer look at how to prepare aspen root (you can see a photo of raw materials at the beginning of the article). It is used in most cases in the form of an alcohol tincture. So the raw material is perfectly stored and can be used for a long time. The infusion is prepared on the basis of alcohol or vodka. To do this, take 500 g of alcohol and pour 200 g of dry roots into it. Then the container is tightly corked and cleaned in a dark place for two weeks. Shake occasionally.
Do not forget to consult with your doctor before starting treatment. Apply a similar infusion in the treatment of prostate. The medicinal properties of aspen root allow for effective therapy not only for prostate adenoma, but also for other pathologies of the genitourinary system. To do this, in 50 ml of water you need to drip 20 drops of the resulting infusion. This remedy should be taken three times a day, always before meals.
Doctors officiallyconfirm that as a result of such treatment, the clinical manifestations of pathology are significantly reduced, the size of the prostate is reduced and urination is normalized. Aspen root (photos confirm that the roots of this tree differ little from any other dried raw material of this kind) really helps in the treatment of cystitis, hemorrhoids and dysentery.
Decoction
It prepares faster than tincture, but it can be used for a limited amount of time. Usually, doctors recommend storing the drug for no more than 2 days, after which its medicinal properties begin to decline. A medicinal decoction is able to eliminate various manifestations of incontinence or painful urination. To this end, 100 g of dry raw materials must be placed in a saucepan and pour a liter of boiling water. Now the pan must be placed on the stove and kept on the smallest fire for 25 minutes. It remains to cool and strain the broth. Now it can be taken in a glass daily. It has excellent analgesic properties, is used for gastritis and diarrhea, and helps to normalize digestive function.
Complex tincture
Prepared from many ingredients. The best time of the year is spring. You will need to collect the buds and leaves, as well as prepare the roots. The ratio is 1:1:2. At the same time, alcohol must be taken 2.5 times more than vegetable raw materials. For example, 50 g of buds and leaves, 100 g of roots and 500 g of alcohol (70%). You need to insist about two weeks, after which you can strain and put in the refrigerator.
We lose weight with aspen
A hot topic for many, especially on the eve of spring. To remove extra pounds, a decoction of aspen roots is used, and this is due to its main properties: diuretic, antimicrobial, choleretic, diaphoretic. Due to this, the following changes occur:
- Excess liquid is removed, so that the weight will decrease quickly enough.
- The digestive system begins to function normally. Thanks to this, metabolism is normalized and accelerated.
- How does the choleretic effect of aspen contribute to weight loss? First of all, the infusion helps to improve the functioning of the liver, which means that nutrients will be better absorbed and all unnecessary toxins removed.
Get rid of parasites
Cleansing the body does not end with the removal of excess fluid and toxins. Toxins can be the result of the vital activity of parasites. Pine roots help to quickly and easily get rid of various helminths that live not only in the intestines, but also in other internal organs. By the way, this can also be the first step to losing weight. The fact is that the toxins that are released by microorganisms destroy the normal intestinal microflora. And this is the main cause of metabolic disorders.
For these purposes, prepare the following infusion. A tablespoon of crushed roots should be poured with 500 g of water and boiled for 30 minutes. After that, the broth must be poured into a thermos and left for 3 hours. Infusion take 100 g three times a day. The course shouldlast at least two weeks. In the first days of taking, sweating and urination may increase, which indicates a cleansing of the body.
Infusion to normalize blood sugar
It is best to use not dry, but fresh raw materials for these purposes. To do this, a tablespoon of crushed roots is poured with a glass of boiling water and left in a thermos for several hours. This decoction is taken ½ cup three times a day 30 minutes before meals. Aspen root is also used for diabetes - drugs based on it allow you to maintain sugar at a normal level, but do not replace the main therapy. Therefore, before you start taking, be sure to consult with your doctor.
For joint disease
For these purposes, the drug is taken orally, and is also used for rubbing. A tablespoon of dry raw materials is poured with 10 tablespoons of good vodka. Insist the drug for two weeks in a dark place. Be sure to shake the container every day. The finished tincture is poured into a clean bottle and drunk one teaspoon three times a day. Rubbing with this composition of the joints is carried out twice a day: in the morning and in the evening. After application, you need to wrap the affected area with something warm for an hour.
Ointment for external use
And we continue to talk about what the aspen root heals. A very effective drug is an ointment for the treatment of wounds and burns based on it. For cooking, clean ashes should be prepared from aspen roots or its bark. Collect 10 g of raw materials and mix with 50 g of lardor butter. Mix both ingredients well and refrigerate overnight. Now you can apply a thin layer on the wound daily when changing the dressing. Continue until complete healing.
Use in cosmetology
Decoctions and tinctures from aspen root are widely used to treat acne and eczema. If the problem is serious, then take an alcohol tincture. It does not dry out the skin and makes it more elastic. For these purposes, alcohol tincture should be rubbed into problem areas of the face at least once a day, and then do not wash for an hour. If irritation occurs, lubricate the face with panthenol or another cream that will soothe it.
After washing, it is recommended to rinse the hair with a decoction of the roots or aspen bark. This method helps to stop hair loss and accelerates growth by saturating the skin with beneficial minerals.
Aspen for men and women
Preparations based on aspen root are effectively used to treat the genitourinary system. This tree is considered masculine, it is so useful for the strong half of humanity. Folk remedies based on such raw materials help with diseases of the genitourinary system, adenoma and prostatitis, and are also used to stimulate potency. Judging by the reviews, the problem really goes away, and this despite the age! According to many men, urination is normalized and even an erection is restored.
But for women, tinctures and decoctions can be a real salvation. They help with inflammation of the ovaries. Aspen perfectly relieves inflammation, itscan be used even in the complex therapy of infertility. Of course, everything here is very individual, but there are reviews in which satisfied patients say that after many years of unsuccessful classical treatment, they finally managed to give birth to a he althy baby.
Contraindications
Take any drugs should be under the supervision of a physician. Alternative medicine products are no exception, including decoctions and tinctures based on aspen. You need to be especially careful with colitis, irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. In its composition, it has a lot of tannins, which increase the discomfort. Do not forget about individual intolerance. This treatment is not recommended for children. In any case, you need to remember that traditional medicine recipes are quite serious, such drugs have medicinal properties and contraindications. Aspen root is no exception. Therefore, do not self-medicate and do not exceed the recommended dosages.
Instead of a conclusion
Tinctures and decoctions of aspen roots in general have a very beneficial effect on the body. Their use has practically no contraindications, the drugs are well tolerated and give good results. Doctors confirm that there were only positive reviews from patients who took decoctions or infusions in the treatment complex. The course of treatment should be at least 2 weeks. This is when using a strong antibiotic, the result can be seen after a few days, but here the effect is more gentle and delicate.
But doctors also point out that it is not worthrefuse to visit the clinic and treat any problem with decoctions of aspen roots. Despite the obvious benefits for the body, this remedy is in some cases only auxiliary. Especially when it comes to the treatment of the acute and chronic phases of the disease. In order to prevent or at the very first symptoms, you can, of course, get by with only folk remedies, but even in this case, the doctor must draw up a treatment regimen, as well as prescribe a dosage. This is especially true for alcohol-based preparations.
