Currently, not only modern medicines are used to treat diseases, but also products made from natural ingredients. Mother nature has endowed with healing properties many plants that literally grow under our feet. Syrups, tinctures, rubbing are made from them. One of these is the bear root, which is effective in the treatment of many male problems and other diseases. Below we will consider what unique properties this plant has, what are the indications and contraindications for its use, as well as what are the results of treatment.
Medicinal root
Bear root is popular in folk recipes. It can be found under different names:
- Forgotten kopeechnik.
- Blood root.
- Kopechnik tea.
The Latin name for the bear root is Radices hedysarae theinae.
This is a herbaceous perennial from the legume family. Its stem can grow up to half a meter in height. Leaves are oval, oblong. The therapeutic part, based on the name, is the root, whichgrows up to 12 meters long and 12 centimeters thick.
This plant begins to bloom in early June with small flowers in purple or dark crimson clusters. Flowering continues all summer. Bean-shaped fruits are flat, fluffy or glabrous. Below you can see the rare bearroot plant in the photo.
People believe that bears love it, that's why it is called bearish. And it is called blood because of the color of the tinctures that are prepared from it, and the root itself is red.
Grows in meadows, in forests. Favorite place near the rivers. It can be found in the tundra, the Sayan Mountains and in the Altai mountains. The climate for the plant is favorable in Europe, Asia and North America. As you can see, the plant is common but not easy to find.
Useful ingredients
The composition of the bear root contains useful components that can have a therapeutic effect on the human body. These include:
- Tannins.
- Alkaloids.
- Amino acids.
- Vitamin C.
- Micronutrients.
- Enzymes.
- Polysaccharides.
- Coumarin.
- Flavonoids.
- Selenium.
- Saponins.
- Catechin.
- Antioxidants.
Each component has its own healing effect. More on that later.
What helps
For the human body, the bear root is curative for a whole list of diseases. Includes:
- Respiratory diseases: tuberculosis, pneumonia, bronchitis.
- Men's diseasesgenitourinary system: impotence, prostate adenoma, prostatitis.
- Diseases of the female genitourinary system: uterine bleeding, fibroids, neoplasms in the uterine cavity and cervix, fibroids.
- Prevention of mastitis, malignant tumors of the breast and various seals.
- Diseases of the bladder, kidneys: pyelonephritis, cystitis, kidney stones and sand.
- Pathology of the liver.
- Diseases of the gallbladder.
- Violation of the digestive tract.
- Blood pathologies: anemia, anemia.
- Diseases of the nervous system: insomnia, headaches, nervous breakdowns, depression.
- Diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Who should not take herbal medicine
As with any remedy, there are a number of prohibitions on the use of the bear root. So, it should not be taken by the following patients:
- children under 12;
- during childbearing and breastfeeding;
- for plant intolerance;
- suffering from severe kidney disease, kidney failure;
- acute liver disease;
- heart failure;
- people who have had a heart attack;
- after brain injury;
- persons with exacerbation of nervous diseases and increased nervous excitability.
But those who are not included in the above list should also consult a specialist before taking herbs.
How to prepare a plant
Bear root can be harvestedand prepare for the preparation of tinctures, teas, balms at home.
How to do it right:
- The root is the most useful part of the plant. After the bear root fades and the fruits ripen, you can harvest it. An adult plant with a powerful developed root system is considered suitable for harvesting. Only a third of the root can be used. So the range of the plant itself is preserved.
- After part of the root is cut off, the plant must not be touched for ten years in order for it to recover. Pieces of the root are cleaned from the ground and crushed.
- Keep them in a dark and dry place.
- The above-ground part of the bear root can also be harvested. It is recommended to do this during the flowering period.
- Leaves and flowers are cut at a distance of 30 centimeters from the root.
- Dry them naturally and store them in a dark and dry place.
Drug Forms
From bear root prepared:
- decoctions;
- tinctures;
- tea;
- balm.
And in a pharmacy you can buy a red root in the form:
- pills;
- tinctures;
- balm;
- tea drink.
There are many folk recipes with a plant like bear root. Their use, as already mentioned, must be discussed with your doctor.
Folk recipes
Here are some simple and popular recipes thatcan be easily prepared at home:
Tea from a bear root. It is necessary to take a teaspoon of crushed raw materials for 1 cup of boiling water. Pour and infuse for 15 minutes. After straining, it can be taken. Bear root tea is popular in Siberia. Used as a brew. Drink 1 glass no more than 2 times a day
- You can brew the root in a thermos. For 1 liter, you need to take 4 teaspoons of raw materials. The drink is rich and strong. Infusion can be diluted.
- To prepare a decoction of crushed bear root, you need to take 1 tablespoon and pour 0.5 liters of water. Hold in a water bath for about 20 minutes, then leave to infuse, strain after a couple of hours. You can use the decoction for drinking or for microclysters. Take 2 tbsp. l. 3 times a day before meals.
- Infusion of bear root is recommended for respiratory diseases. It is necessary to take 2 tablespoons of raw materials, pour 1 liter of boiling water. Insist 12 hours in a thermos. Take 200 ml 3 times a day.
- Tincture can be stored for a long time. Prepare it as follows. It is necessary to take 50 g of vegetable raw materials, pour 1 liter of vodka and leave in a dark place for two weeks to infuse. Then strain and apply a teaspoon 3 times a day. The tincture is diluted with water.
- The remedy can be prepared with alcohol. To do this, you need to take 25 g of raw materials and pour 0.5 liters of alcohol (40%). Insist in the dark for at least a week. Take 20-30 drops 3 times daily before meals.
You can also add propolis to tinctures. The result is a balm that helps to strengthen the body.
I would like to note the popularity of the Bear Root balm. It is used in the treatment of many pathologies.
What diseases does the balm treat
The main therapeutic component of the balm is bear root extract. The benefits and effectiveness of this remedy are known to many, therefore it is used in the treatment of many diseases. It is prescribed for the following diseases:
- anemia;
- kidney disease;
- male infertility;
- prostat;
- respiratory diseases;
- weakness, breakdown;
- heart failure;
- high body temperature;
- tuberculosis;
- nephritis, pyelonephritis.
Healing properties of the balm
It is necessary to note what healing properties the Bear root balm has,and what effect it has on the human body:
- Reduces inflammation.
- Cleanses the respiratory system.
- Improves the functioning of the heart muscle.
- Repairs tissues.
- Reduces pain.
- Strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
- Possesses antioxidant properties.
- Fights cancer cells.
- Increases immunity, strengthens the body.
What is in the remedy
"Bear root" - herbal balm, which contains other components. Additional components only enhance the therapeutic effect of the remedy. The balm contains:
- Bear root extract.
- Red grapes.
Herbs of the Siberian taiga
The homemade composition of the balm is a little different - it is 30 grams of propolis, 30 grams of bear's root and 500 ml of alcohol. For cooking, everything is mixed and insisted for 10 days in a cool place without access to sunlight. Periodically, the product must be shaken.
How to take Bear Root Balm
This medicinal plant can be used in combination with medical preparations after consulting a doctor. Many are interested in how to take herbal balm "Bear Root". Ways to use it can be described as follows:
- Balm can be diluted in any liquid and taken half a teaspoon once with meals. Best during breakfast.
- In order to increase the effectiveness of the balm, it is recommended to take it together with Cedar Gum 10% or Pine Balm.
Bear Root is available in 50 ml glass bottles. In order to undergo a course of treatment, you must use 2 containers of 50 ml. After one of them ends, you need to take a break, lasting one week. During the year, repeat the course of treatment 2 times.
Homemade Balm Take 30 drops 3 times a day before meals. Take 1 month and then 2 months off. Course repeat.
But to avoid unpleasantconsequences and get the most out of the bear root, how to take it correctly, the attending physician should tell.
The following patients should not use the balm:
- myocardial infarction survivors;
- traumatic brain injury;
- who are allergic to the components that make up the remedy;
- high blood pressure;
- pathology of the liver and kidneys;
- thrombophlebitis;
- alcoholism.
It is also contraindicated for persons under the age of 18, as well as for women during lactation and pregnancy.
Reviews about the balm
There are many positive reviews about Bear Root from both men and women.
Men notice an improvement in their sex life. In the treatment of prostate adenoma, root tinctures help to cope with the unpleasant symptoms of pathologies as soon as possible. Relieve pain in the groin area. Improve the functioning of the kidneys, the genitourinary system.
For women, the balm also helps to improve the functioning of the reproductive system. It increases libido, and, according to reviews, with its help it is easier to cope with infertility and thrush. Balm eliminates the side effects of menopause. It is a prophylactic against mastopathy and malignant tumors.
Everyone notes an improvement in the functioning of the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. The work of the brain is simulated. With respiratory diseases, the balm helps to recover faster. It is easier to cough up sputum, the inflammatory process is removed. Everyone notes a surge of strength and strengthening of immunity.
And during the period of colds, those who take the balm reduce the risk of respiratory diseases.
The results of treatment with folk recipes
Reviews on the application of the bear root are positive.
Tea from the root is pleasant in taste and fragrant, there is no bitterness in it. In addition, everyone notes the beautiful shade that the red root gives it. Bear tea relieves swelling well and gives strength. Invigorates at the beginning of the day no worse than coffee. Also, many people like to use this tea as a prophylactic against colds. Useful drink for women. Many noted that when used together with other drugs, diseases of the genitourinary organs are treated faster and easier.
Bear root tincture has helped many men in the treatment of prostatitis. Patients note a decrease in pain, an improvement in their condition after two weeks of use, and a rapid recovery of sexual function. Microclysters are effective in the treatment of the genitourinary system in men.
Women note the benefits of the plant in the manifestations of menopause. Sweating, nervousness decrease, sleep is restored, a surge of strength is felt.
When taking a decoction, water-s alt metabolism is normalized. Strength is restored well and the work of the gastrointestinal tract is normalized. Reviews note the effectiveness of the decoction for diarrhea.
It is worth noting that the use of folk remedies, which have a bear root, should be done only after consulting a doctor. No need to try to be cured only with traditional medicine recipes after the pathology has been established. A jointthe use of bear root and medicines give a good healing effect.
