Birch tar is a natural, environmentally friendly natural preparation. It is prepared from the light, upper part of the birch bark of a young tree. Birch tar retains all its beneficial properties that are inherent in any living tree. It is quite complex in composition and includes such important elements as benzene, xylene, toluene, as well as a huge amount of organic acids, volatile, resinous substances, phenol, etc.
Despite the fact that it smells of birch tar in such a way that absolutely no one will ever doubt its ability to spoil a whole barrel of honey, still its healing power is huge.
Tar has incorporated many useful properties that are contained in the birch bark, it has a pronounced antiparasitic, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect. It is readily used both in cosmetology and modern medicine, and in the preparation of folk remedies for the treatment of many diseases of various nature. Just about some effective and time-tested folk recipes for treating various tar diseases and will be discussed in this article.
Birch tar - the key to beauty and health of hair and skin
If the scalp itches, dandruff appears, then birch tar can help. Treatment with a mask of birch tar can be carried out at home. For its preparation you will need 10 grams of tar, 30 grams of castor or burdock oil and 1 \ 2 glasses of vodka. All ingredients are mixed to a uniform concentration, and then carefully rubbed into the scalp 2 hours before the intended wash.
Birch tar can also accelerate the process of hair growth, make them more shiny and thick. To do this, rub tar water 2 times a week into the scalp. It is not difficult to cook it - 50 grams of tar is diluted in 1 liter of water, after which it is infused for several days. After 2-3 days, the foam formed on the surface is removed, and the water is poured into a clean jar, and sediment remains at the bottom of the dishes.
If the skin of the face is oily, and acne appears on it from time to time, then this problem can also be eliminated with the help of birch tar. Tar can be used for acne, applying it with a simple cotton swab to inflamed and problem areas of the skin (for a couple of hours). But it’s realistic to use tar soap, using it several times a day when washing. Tar soap perfectly prevents irritation and inflammation, cleanses and tones the skin, making it soft and velvety.
Birch tar for the treatment of various diseases
Traditionally, birch tar is used to treat precisely skin diseases - scabies, pyoderma, various eczema and even psoriasis.
More unusual, but no less effective, is the treatment of tar with tuberculosis, tonsillitis and even cancer diseases.
In addition, in folk medicine, tar from various parasites is quite often used. To prepare this remedy, you will need a spoonful of honey, in which first one drop of tar is added and drunk before bedtime. Every day, the amount of tar increases by 1 drop and is brought to 8 drops. The course of treatment should be repeated annually.
However, you should know that birch tar gives a huge burden on the kidneys. Therefore, if there are at least some slightest problems with the kidneys, it is not recommended to take tar inside.
Birch tar, like many other drugs, has a serious contraindication - it is an individual intolerance. For any disease, remember that there are certain treatment regimens. Therefore, before you start using birch tar for treatment purposes, you should definitely consult with a specialist.