Resin of conifers in cedar or other oil in medicine is called terpentine balsam. This viscous, viscous substance without color serves as a filler of resin passages inside the tree. A more valuable product can be collected from cedar.
Harvesting cedar resin
Resin flowing down from the bark of trees in places of surface disturbance 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 access and development of pathogenic microflora in the traumatic focus.
Harvesting of raw materials is carried out in early spring, during the period of the revival of nature and the active circulation of plant juices. Resin collectors make cuts on trunks and collect viscous fluid. The evaporation of ethers leads to the hardening of the therapeutic composition.
Composition of cedar resin
The healing properties of cedar resin are due to its composition. Also, for this variety of raw materials, a manifestation of weak crystallization is characteristic, therefore, a softer, non-irritating effect on the body.
The structure of gum balm includes:
- volatile substances are monoterpenic;
- biochemically valuable for medicine - sesquiterpenes, diterpenes;
- resin acids;
- vitamin C;
- Vitamin D
- valuable for cosmetology and industry - rubber, rubber;
- fatty acids: stearic, palmitic, oleic.
Additionally, in the manufacture of added vegetable oils, bee products. Also, cedar resin (Altai) with 100% resin content is produced in production. It is worth noting that in its pure form it is not used, since with the access of air it is compacted. You can apply cedar gum, previously dissolved in any oil.
Healing properties
It is believed that gum balm is a panacea for all diseases. Alternative medicine uses a tool to treat pathologies, both external and internal. Adherents of conservative methods do not prescribe the drug as the main medicine, but may well include the resin in the complex scheme as an auxiliary component.
Therapeutic properties:
- regenerative;
- immunostimulatory;
- fungicidal;
- anti-inflammatory;
- bactericidal;
- antiseptic;
- distracting (annoying locally);
- vasoconstrictor;
- antiallergic.
The list of these properties allows the use of gum balm in almost all pathologies.
Who is indicated for the use of resin
It is impossible to make adjustments to treatment regimens prescribed by the attending physician independently. 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;
- acute respiratory viral ailments;
- inflammatory foci on the mucous tissues caused by infection;
- hemorrhoids;
- digestive system diseases (erosion, ulcers);
- liver pathology;
- dysfunction of the vascular system, heart muscle;
- suppressed immunity;
- neuralgia, sleep disturbance, headaches;
- obesity;
- cancerous diseases;
- defects of a cosmetic nature (skin, hair);
- endocrine gland dysfunction.
Do not self-medicate. Gum balsam has well established itself as a means of prevention in the initial stages of the development of pathologies. Doctors' reviews confirm this.
Who is contraindicated for use
The natural, natural component has almost no contraindications, but some exceptions are present, and they should be considered:
- the period of gestation;
- individual high susceptibility to coniferous turpentines;
- predisposition to allergic reactions;
- cardiovascular pathology with a chronic course.
The first receptions of a new drug require special attention. In case of negative changes in the state of health, you should interrupt the course of therapy, seek the help of a doctor.
How to apply
The instructions for the use of gum balm indicate that the product should be applied externally. If necessary, take the oily solution inside to get a 10% oily solution of terpentine. If the concentration of the active substance is 20-50%, the resin solution is applied externally.
Typically, cedar gum is used for diseases of the joints, organs of vision, excess weight, and cosmetic disorders of the skin and hair. If, after consulting a doctor, a decision has been made to use the resin inside, treatment begins with minimal servings, gradually increasing the dosage volume. 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 drug 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, joint diseases: 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 the manipulation of the bath is supplemented.
- Sore throat: balm with a 5% concentration is instilled into the tonsils, lubricate the throat with gauze soaked in a solution.
- Influenza: in case of an epidemic, it is recommended to use it for prophylactic purposes, to strengthen the barrier functions of the body - 5% balm (5 drops each).
- Bronchitis, asthma: rub the breast with 25% cedar gum balm. If additionally applied to the back and throat, the action will last for 5 hours. The procedure is allowed 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% gum balm for internal use, lotions for gums, massage. It is recommended to periodically wipe the tooth enamel with the composition, for the prevention of dental diseases.
- Acne: the affected areas are lubricated with a 25% solution, after cleansing the skin.
- With prostatitis: tampons moistened with balsam are placed in the rectum. Concentration - 25%. You should also apply internally 5% solution for 50 days.
- Erosion, thrush, gynecological pathology: gauze swabs moistened with 5% composition, put at night.
- Sleep disturbance: 5% balm is dripped onto a pillow.
- Psycho-emotional disorders: consume 5% balm (2 drops per day).
- Cosmetology: regenerative properties, improves the quality of the skin, the condition of the teeth, the appearance of the hair. For masks apply 5% balm. Hair conditioner is prepared by diluting the resin in 100 g of water.
Also, gum balm is used in medical practice as an adjuvant for the treatment of the following pathologies: mastitis, adenomas, liver pathologies, and the digestive system. He is able to restore the heart rhythm, get rid of hypertension, hypotension, eczema of various etiologies, herpes. Balm is used to treat tuberculosis, acute respiratory infections, radiculitis and osteochondrosis.
Patients who used the drug leave only positive reviews about gum balm.
Cedar gum for weight loss
Women are preoccupied 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 grinding in a paired balm of gum. It is worth noting that with obesity it is not worth abusing a sauna and a bath.
A great way to normalize weight is a 10% balm for Siberian cleansing. To do this, apply balm in a 10% concentration. The duration of therapy is 80 days. Half of the course - the dose increases from 0.2 to 8 ml, the second part is reduced. Traditional healers recommend conducting such a cleansing procedure annually.
According to reviews, such manipulations reflect well on the condition of the skin, tighten, rejuvenate it, and exclude the formation of an “orange peel”.
Conclusion
Natural resources 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, the use of pharmaceutical preparations of dubious quality can be excluded. Gum balm is not a panacea, but its use improves the state of body systems and smoothes symptoms no worse than powerful drugs.