You will probably recognize elecampane if you see it even once. Sometimes elecampane is grown even in gardens. A large plant takes up a lot of space, but none of those who are familiar with its amazing properties does not believe that this place is wasted. Giant grass clings to the earth with a powerful rhizome. The subordinate roots go deep from it. It is the underground part of the plant that contains healing power. Long leaves and large flowers also have healing properties, but are used a little less often.
Useful material
Today we’ll talk about how and for what elecampane can be used. Tincture of vodka, the use of which is justified in a number of diseases, is far from a new invention. Our grandmothers also knew about this magical composition and used it widely. And it owes its properties to useful substances that are contained in the roots of this plant. First of all, these are polysaccharides, which are converted into syrup in the body, which is sweeter and healthier than sugar. Inulin, which is rich in this herb, is an excellent aid for diabetes.
The second most important component is essential oils. In addition, elecampane contains resins, organic acids that remove toxins and toxins, as well as normalize metabolism. Elecampane root contains a complete set of vitamins and minerals.
How to properly prepare the roots for tincture
Of course, the finished product can also be bought at the pharmacy, but we will take a little time to tell you how to prepare elecampane. Tincture on vodka, the use of which allows you to say goodbye to various diseases, is prepared quite simply. To do this, you need to dig up the roots in early spring. The excavated material should be washed and those specimens that were not damaged during the winter period should be selected. Now they are cut into small pieces, up to 2 cm thick. For three days they need to be dried in the fresh air, and then dried well at a temperature of +40 degrees.
When the sticks become brittle, they can be removed for storage. With proper processing, the root can be stored for at least three years. At any time, you can prepare for yourself medicinal raw materials, whether it is tincture, tea or syrup.
Application
Elecampane is one of the few medicinal plants that is recognized as official medicine, not only in Russia but also in other countries of the world. In scientific medicine, there are whole tracts that confirm the high effectiveness of rhizomes in various diseases. An ideal medicine for improving metabolism is elecampane. The tincture of vodka, the use of which is the simplest and most convenient, is most popular among physicians and traditional healers, as well as among the general population.
Healing properties
We have already touched on this topic a little, but it deserves more attention. In people, elecampane is called a cure for nine diseases, but its benefits here are clearly understated. Of all the plants that are successfully used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, the first place belongs to elecampane. Tincture of vodka, the use of which is recommended by leading gastroenterologists, helps to quickly relieve a person of serious ailments.
In addition, it activates the digestive process and improves appetite. This is extremely important for sick and malnourished people. In addition, against the background of intake, metabolism improves, so if you are concerned about excess weight associated with a slowed metabolism, it is recommended to resort to herbal medicine. Moreover, elecampane root is used for diarrhea. If you need emergency assistance, do not put tincture, it is sold in any pharmacy. The excellent bile-forming and choleretic properties of this plant have been clinically proven, which means that the liver with bile ducts will not be left unattended.
For colds and coughs
Many of you are well aware of what checks you have to pay in pharmacies when the therapist prescribes for colds or flu. And what drugs are included in this list? Antipyretic, immunomodulators, vitamins, expectorant syrups. Is it worth paying such money when all this can be replaced by one tincture of elecampane root on vodka? Its use in colds has been tried and tested for centuries. It is a great expectorant and anti-inflammatory as well as a disinfectant. Tea from elecampane roots also helps with coughing, and its decoctions can gargle with sore throat.
Outdoor application
This is a great option to solve many skin problems. As practice shows, they are quite difficult to diagnose, in terms of the fact that the cause may lie deep in the bowels of your body, may be a malfunction of the internal organs. And therefore, sometimes it is not possible to prescribe an effective treatment. Although the solution can be much simpler: try elecampane. Tincture of vodka, the benefits of which have been confirmed so many times that it does not make sense to question it, will certainly help you.
The simultaneous intake and lubrication of disturbing areas of the skin from the outside will allow you to achieve quick and significant results. Such treatment is effective for dermatoses, eczema and allergic diseases. In fact, any of them has an autoimmune nature, which means that elecampane cannot help.
For joints
The analgesic effect helps with great success to use it for rheumatism and arthritis, as well as inflammation of the sciatic nerve. In this case, elecampane (tincture on vodka) helps better than any pharmacy ointments. Application from joints is widespread among the elderly. Often for this, in parallel with the use of the infusion from the outside, a decoction of elecampane is taken inside. To do this, take in equal quantities the root of burdock and elecampane. One spoonful of the mixture is added to a liter of water and boiled for 20 minutes. Then tightly cork and leave for 4 hours. Take it you need 1 tablespoon 3-4 times a day.
For women's health
Since ancient times, healers have known about the magical power of this plant and widely used it for healing. Especially often prescribed elecampane to women to combat diseases of the female reproductive system. Representatives of the fair sex appreciated its benefit for painful periods and diseases of the uterus, as well as for serious violations of the menstrual cycle. In addition, traditional healers with his help prevented a miscarriage and stopped premature birth. However, without consulting a specialist, it is not recommended to use it during pregnancy, because today there are many other drugs that will help no worse, but more carefully in relation to the unborn baby.
A simple and reliable recipe
And now we want to tell you how to properly prepare dried elecampane. Tincture on vodka (instructions for use - in the article) is prepared simply. You will need a tablespoon of chopped roots and 0.5 liters of vodka. In general, that's all. It remains to tightly seal the bottle and send it for two weeks to a dark place. It is recommended to shake the bottle periodically, but it has no practical benefit. It is recommended to take it 25 drops three times a day.
If the tincture is intended for external use, it is recommended to make it more concentrated. Then 20 g of roots per 200 g of vodka is taken. If you could not stock up on medicinal raw materials, then you can buy dried elecampane in a pharmacy. Tincture of vodka (the instruction warns that you need to be extremely careful with the dosage) can be used only in the absence of contraindications.
Why you need to be careful
Herbal medicine is not entertainment, so you should not self-medicate and prescribe elecampane. Contraindications to vodka tincture are quite serious. It can not be taken orally by pregnant women and children under 16 years of age. With great caution, it is worth using tincture for diseases of the heart and kidneys. Do not forget that this is a poisonous plant. Therefore, in the first place, do not exceed the indicated dosages. If you feel nauseous or weak, it is recommended that you stop treatment and consult your doctor.
Instead of a conclusion
Today we very briefly examined what tincture of elecampane on vodka is. The application and guidance provided in this article are for informational purposes only. In case of serious diseases, it is extremely important to get a doctor’s appointment. However, in a home medicine cabinet, elecampane should be required. Cold or pain during menstruation, indigestion can also occur in healthy people, to whom this natural medicine will help a lot.