The effectiveness of the use of herbal preparations and tinctures has never been in doubt. For this reason, "Ussuri Balsam" with a majestic tiger on the label is well known far beyond the Primorsky Territory. Read the history of the plant, detailed composition and indications for use in our review.
From the past to the future
In 1889, the Pyankov brothers organized the trading house “M. Pyankov with brothers. Five years later, the main enterprise "Pavlinovsky distillery" was built. The production employed only 30 people, and four varieties of cereals were used in distillation.
Today it is simply impossible to imagine the production of alcoholic beverages in such small volumes. Largely thanks to the Synergy group of companies, whose brands are quite well known on the Russian market, the famous Ussuri Balsam was preserved.
Here are just a few facts about the modern plant:
- area - 46,000 sq. meters;
- staff - 803 people;
- 25 own stores;
- more than 2500 customers worldwidecountry.
Assortment
According to official information, the assortment of JSC "Ussuri Balsam" includes more than 100 items, which can be divided into the following groups:
- Vodka. “Myagkov”, “Russian ice”, “Gosudarev order” and others - more than twenty types in total. Some of them are created with the addition of unusual ingredients, such as ginseng extract, royal jelly or lime blossom. Fortress - 40 degrees.
- “Doctor August - cognac”. All kinds of tinctures of berries on cognac, including lingonberries, cherries, bird cherry, wild rose, sweet cherries, prunes and mountain ash. Fortress - 24 degrees.
- “Dr. August - bitter”. 40-degree tincture "Ussuri Balsam" on hot pepper, pine nuts, St. John's wort or cranberries.
- “Dr. August - sweet”. Bird cherry, cranberries, apples, cloudberries - tinctures, the strength of which is 20 degrees.
- Aperitifs and liqueurs. “Juicy Cherry”, “Raspberry Jam”, “Golden Taiga” - an elegant combination of ingredients and a small strength (15-20 degrees)
- “Captain's Rum”. Ussuri Balsam produces only three types of rum: Gold, Strong and Silver. The strongest - Strong - 48 degrees.
What is a balm?
This is an alcohol tincture, the strength of which is most often from 40 to 45 degrees. In the composition - all kinds of plant roots, essential oils, medicinal herbs and fruits. Use balm for the prevention of various diseases or already at the stage of treatment. As a rule, the drink has a dark color and is quite specific.taste.
Balsam production is a rather complex and time-consuming process, which includes several stages. At the very beginning, each of the components is infused for 1-3 months. The ingredients are aged separately from each other in order to get the maximum of useful substances at the end.
After that, the components of the future drink are mixed and filtered to rid the liquid of seeds, blades of grass and other small particles. In the next step, the balm is bottled to begin the joint aging. To protect from the sun's rays, as a rule, dark-colored vessels are chosen.
The finished drink resembles a medicinal tincture, but has a uniform taste - none of the ingredients should prevail.
Indications for use
Balms thanks to various herbs and extracts contain a huge amount of minerals. So when is the right time to use a he alth drink?
- In the season of colds. With bronchitis or coughing, you can increase expectoration.
- To increase appetite. Take before meals.
- As a preventive measure for gastritis, peptic ulcers and indigestion.
- For vivacity after mental and physical exertion. Relieves general fatigue, relieves insomnia and fights high nervous excitability.
Contraindications
Despite the huge number of useful components, the balm is not a panacea for all diseases. Notan exception and "Ussuri Balsam", which includes more than 20 medicinal plants. Before use, you must carefully study the composition, and it is better to consult a doctor regarding the occurrence of allergies.
These drinks are absolutely contraindicated for people suffering from liver or kidney failure.
And one more important point - compliance with the dosage. Balms are taken in small quantities undiluted or as an addition to tea or coffee.
Unique recipe
Thirteen types of drink were produced during the Soviet Union, and the most popular was “Ussuri Balsam”. The composition has remained virtually unchanged since the start of production:
- treated water;
- high purity ethyl alcohol;
- cognac;
- sugar;
- schisandra juice;
- fruit drink of wild rose and viburnum;
- an infusion of orange peel and lemongrass seeds;
- med.
A special place in the list of components is occupied by an infusion of herbs from the Ussuri taiga: Rhodiola rosea root, plantain leaf, viburnum and chamomile flowers, raspberry and eleutherococcus leaves, calamus root, peppermint, birch buds, ginseng, volodushka.
How do herbs help?
The beneficial properties of chamomile or peppermint are well known. We will talk about rare medicinal plants that the creators have included in Ussuri Balsam.
The use of Eleutherococcus is indicated for low blood pressure, weakness of the body, mental and physical overwork. Trees and thorny bushesEleutherococcus are found in western and central China, Japan, East Asia and, of course, Southeast Siberia. The extract of this plant is often used in energy drinks.
Volodushka
Golden volodushka is a species of herbaceous plants widely distributed in the Far East, Eastern and Western Siberia. Since the middle of the 20th century, scientists have been studying the active components of the volodushka.
To date, the content of ascorbic acid, saponins, carotene, flavonoids and tannins has been established. Herbal infusion is used in the treatment of hepatitis, cholangitis and cholecystitis.
Air
Acorus calamus is a species of marsh perennial grasses that grows in Russia in the Far East, southern Siberia and the Ussuri region. The rhizomes of the plant contain bitter glycoside acorin and essential oil - these components, by acting on taste buds, improve digestion, increase appetite and increase the secretion of gastric juice. In addition, calamus strengthens the blood vessels of the brain, improves eyesight, tones the heart and has an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and calming effect.
Calamus is used as a spice in cooking - dried rhizomes are used instead of ginger, bay leaf, cinnamon and nutmeg. In Lithuania and Poland, calamus is added to bread, in India it is seasoned with poultry, fish and meat, and in Turkey, candied rhizomes are considered an expensive delicacy.
Ginseng
According to traditional Chinese medicine, ginseng is the source of youth and longevity. This plant also includes Ussuri Balsam. Reviews of doctors refer it to general tonic drugs.
As a stimulant, ginseng is indicated for mental and physical stress, neuroses, arterial hypotension and neurasthenia.
The main number of representatives of the Araliaceae family (12 species) grows in Asia - in Tibet, the Far East, China and Altai. Ginseng pentaphyllum is found only in North America.
Classic
“Ussuri Balsam” today is produced according to an old Russian recipe using high technology. The classic drink is easily recognizable due to the taste of orange peel. The company actively cooperates with state farms and local farms. The collection of plant components takes place in a strictly established period of time in order to preserve all medicinal properties.
Buyers note the bittersweet taste of the balm and are strongly advised to keep warm with it in winter frosts. It's best to add a few drops to coffee or tea, some recommend drinking ice balm, naturally, in moderation.
Series “Ussuri”
Ussuri Balsam products are not limited to the range listed above. In addition to this drink, the factory produces:
- Bitter tincture “Ussuri root with ginseng”. In the composition - taiga herbs are combined with a young rootginseng.
- “Ussuri liqueur”. The drink was created for the 110th anniversary of the plant. The list of ingredients includes a bouquet of 33 herbs: thyme, Rhodiola rosea, St. John's wort and many others.
- Tincture “Pants on honey” (“Ussuri Balsam”). It has a spicy buttery flavor that pairs perfectly with apple notes. In addition to apple juice, the composition includes lemongrass tincture, natural honey and pantocrine (a substance obtained from the horns of a young deer). The tincture slows down aging, is used to prevent anemia and stimulates blood circulation.
- Tincture “Cedar Pad”. It has an exquisite cedar aroma, a burning and slightly spicy taste, as well as a shade of light amber. Eleutherococcus extract added to the drink.
Aralia tincture. It has a peculiar herbal aroma and taste. In the composition - tincture of aralia root, natural honey, lemongrass juice and eleutherococcus extract. Aralia root enhances the ability to concentrate, reduces psychological fatigue and improves mood
Where to buy?
Useful properties of "Ussuri Balsam" no one questions. The only question is where to get the miracle drink. Residents of Siberia and the Far East definitely have no problems, which cannot be said about the Central region.
In Moscow, a rich selection of balms can only be found in online markets. Even “Riga Black”, which is produced only in Latvia according to a uniquerecipe, you can easily buy in large chain supermarkets.
It's a pity that Ussuri Balsam OJSC has not yet found markets in large Russian cities.
