Today, traditional medicine recipes are again gaining popularity. If at the beginning of the XX century, most physicians diligently refused them in favor of the latest achievements of the pharmacological industry, today many come to understand that natural analogs for the most part work more carefully and can be an excellent alternative to pharmacy drugs. And today the conversation will focus on the use of aspen root as the main or auxiliary therapeutic agent for a number of diseases.
Synonyms for name
Often it is sold in a pharmacy called gentian. Other names are also used by the people, for example: the root of a whisper-tree, trembling poplar, and shakes. But all this is the root of one plant, or rather, a willow tree. Aspen vulgaris is characterized by rapid growth, in height it reaches 35 meters, and in diameter - 1 meter. Why was aspen root interested in phytotherapists and healers? Because it has a lot of useful properties, but more on that later. This tree has huge ramified roots that go deep into the ground. Thanks to this, the tree can survive even a fire. The burnt ground part will again be reborn from a new sprout. Of course, this will take several years.
Raw material collection
It can be performed throughout the season. In this case, it is not necessary to destroy the tree. It is enough to dig up the earth and cut off a piece of the root with a shovel. The tree will quickly make up for the loss, and you will have excellent material for preparing a healing infusion. Aspen root can be replaced with the bark of the same tree. Therefore, raw materials can always be easily obtained even in the winter season.
But it is best to harvest in the spring, when sap flow begins. The collected material is dried and then ground. And from the material obtained, various tinctures and decoctions are prepared, which can subsequently be stored in the refrigerator and used as necessary.
Composition
Aspen root is an excellent source of energy due to carbohydrates, including fructose, as well as glucose. However, this is not a food product, but a real medicine. What provides a therapeutic effect? Due to the content of tannins, organic acids and valuable essential oils. However, drinking infusions and decoctions from the root is not too pleasant. They turn out to be very bitter in taste. Glycosides and salicin give such qualities to drugs.
Do you know an interesting fact? Many years ago, it was from this raw material that aspirin was obtained, and later it was isolated from the bark of a tree. It contains a substance that is a natural source of aspirin. Natural fatty acids as well as resins enhance the action of aspen root. The use of this natural antibiotic allows you to fight microbes and relieve inflammation. In addition, aspen is a valuable source of various minerals. A large number of them contain aspen root. Their healing properties contribute to the strengthening of immunity. These are iron and zinc, nickel and copper, bromine and a number of others.
Use in medicine
Not only traditional healers, but also representatives of traditional medicine today use the generous gifts of this simple tree. The healing properties of the pine root have been studied quite thoroughly and are confirmed by research results. Decoctions and infusions based on it have anti-inflammatory and diaphoretic, emollient and antitussive properties. These remedies cope well with heat and pain, stop bleeding.
Do you still think that modern pharmacology is a cut above traditional medicine? Then be aware that active substances extracted from aspen root are widely used in production for the manufacture of antipyretic drugs and antibiotics. A small number of contraindications allows you to recommend this tool for use by older people, when a number of drugs have to be excluded.
Recommendations for use
What helps the aspen root? Most often, traditional medicine uses bark, but the underground part of the plant is considered the most healing. It is used in medicine and cosmetology. Preparations and infusions are an excellent painkiller, help with diseases of the stomach, improve the production of gastric juice. In addition, they effectively help with problems with urination and diabetes.
To summarize, we list what diseases the aspen root helps with. Decoctions based on it successfully fight the flu and the common cold, arouse appetite and help the body cope with the consequences of any ailment. Some substances in its composition help remove aches in the body, which is characteristic of viral ailments. This drug has proven to be quite good in the complex treatment of diarrhea and gastritis, especially when dieting.
Cooking tincture
Now let's take a closer look at how to prepare aspen root (you can see a photo of the raw material at the beginning of the article). It is used in most cases in the form of alcohol tincture. So the raw materials are perfectly stored and can be used for a long time. The infusion is prepared on the basis of alcohol or vodka. To do this, take 500 g of alcohol and pour 200 g of dry roots into it. Then the container is tightly corked and cleaned in a dark place for two weeks. Shake occasionally.
Do not forget to consult your doctor before starting treatment. Apply a similar infusion in the treatment of the prostate. The healing properties of aspen root allow for effective treatment of not only prostate adenomas, but also other pathologies of the genitourinary system. To do this, in 50 ml of water you need to drip 20 drops of the resulting infusion. This tool should be taken three times a day, be sure to eat.
Doctors officially confirm that as a result of this treatment, the clinical manifestations of the pathology are significantly reduced, the size of the prostate is reduced, and urination is normalized. Aspen root (photos confirm that the roots of this tree differ little from any other dried raw materials of this kind) really helps in the treatment of cystitis, hemorrhoids and dysentery.
Decoction
It is prepared faster than tincture, but it can be used for a limited amount of time. Usually, doctors recommend storing the drug for no more than 2 days, after which its healing properties begin to decline. Therapeutic broth is able to eliminate various manifestations of incontinence or painful urination. For this purpose, 100 g of dry raw materials should be placed in a saucepan and pour a liter of boiling water. Now the pan needs to be placed on the stove and kept for 25 minutes on the smallest fire. It remains to cool and strain the broth. Now it can be taken in a glass daily. It has excellent analgesic properties, is used for gastritis and diarrhea, and helps to normalize digestive function.
Complex tincture
Prepared from a variety of ingredients. The most suitable time of the year is spring. You will need to collect the buds and leaves, as well as harvest the roots. The ratio is 1: 1: 2. In this case, alcohol needs to be taken 2.5 times more than plant materials. For example, 50 g of buds and leaves, 100 g of roots and 500 g of alcohol (70%). You need to insist for about two weeks, after which you can strain and clean in the refrigerator.
Lose weight with aspen
Actual topic for many, especially in anticipation of spring. To remove excess kilograms, a decoction from the roots of aspen is used, and this is due to its main properties: diuretic, antimicrobial, choleretic, diaphoretic. Due to this, the following changes occur:
- Excess fluid is removed, so that the weight will decrease quickly enough.
- The digestive system begins to function normally. Thanks to this, metabolism is normalized and accelerated.
- How does the choleretic effect of aspen contribute to weight loss? First of all, the infusion helps to improve the functioning of the liver, which means that nutrients will be better absorbed and all unnecessary toxins will be removed.
Get rid of parasites
Cleansing the body does not end with the removal of excess fluid and toxins. Toxins can be a consequence of the life of parasites. Pine roots help to get rid of various helminths quite easily and quickly, living not only in the intestines, but also in other internal organs. By the way, this can also be the first step to losing weight. The fact is that toxins that are released by microorganisms destroy the normal intestinal microflora. And this is the main cause of metabolic disorders.
For these purposes, prepare the following infusion. A tablespoon of crushed roots need to pour 500 g of water and boil for 30 minutes. After this, the broth must be poured into a thermos and left for 3 hours. Infusion is taken 100 g three times a day. The course should last at least two weeks. In the first days of admission, sweating and urination may increase, which indicates a cleansing of the body.
Infusion for the normalization of blood sugar
It is best to use not dry, but fresh raw materials for these purposes. To do this, a tablespoon of crushed roots is poured with a glass of boiling water and left in a thermos for several hours. This broth is taken in ½ cup three times a day 30 minutes before meals. Aspen root is also used in diabetes - drugs based on it allow maintaining sugar at a normal level, but do not replace the main therapy. Therefore, before you start taking it, be sure to consult your doctor.
With joint disease
For these purposes, the drug is taken orally, and is also used for grinding. A tablespoon of dry raw material is poured with 10 tablespoons of good vodka. Insist the drug for two weeks in a dark place. Be sure to shake the container every day. The finished tincture is poured into a clean bottle and drunk one teaspoon three times a day. Rubbing with this composition of the joints is carried out twice a day: morning and evening. After application, you need to wrap the affected area with something warm for an hour.
Ointment for external use
And we continue to talk about what heals aspen root. A very effective drug is an ointment for the treatment of wounds and burns based on it. For cooking, prepare clean ash from the roots of aspen or its bark. Collect 10 g of raw materials and mix with 50 g of lard or butter. Mix both ingredients well and refrigerate for a day. Now you can apply a thin layer on the wound daily when changing the dressing. Continue until complete healing.
Use in cosmetology
Decoctions and tinctures from aspen root are widely used to treat acne and eczema. If the problem is serious, then take alcohol tincture. It does not dry the skin and makes it more elastic. For this purpose, alcohol tincture should be rubbed into problem areas of the face at least once a day, after which it should not be washed for an hour. If irritation occurs, lubricate the face with panthenol or another cream that will soothe it.
After washing, it is recommended to rinse the hair with a decoction of the roots or bark of aspen. This method helps stop loss and accelerates growth by saturating the skin with useful minerals.
Aspen for men and women
Preparations based on aspen root are effectively used to treat the genitourinary system. This tree is considered masculine, it is so useful for a strong half of humanity. Folk remedies based on such raw materials help with diseases of the genitourinary system, adenoma and prostatitis, and are also used to stimulate potency. Judging by the reviews, the problem really goes away, and this despite the age! According to many men, urination normalizes and even an erection is restored.
But for women, tinctures and decoctions can be a real salvation. They help with ovarian inflammation. Aspen perfectly relieves inflammation, it can be used even in complex therapy of infertility. Of course, everything is very individual here, but there are reviews in which satisfied patients say that after many years of unsuccessful classical treatment, it was finally possible to give birth to a healthy child.
Contraindications
Any medication should be taken under medical supervision. Alternative medicine is not an exception, including decoctions and tinctures based on aspen. You should be especially careful with colitis, irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. In its composition, it has many tannins that enhance discomfort. Do not forget about individual intolerance. Such treatment is not recommended for children. In any case, one must remember that the recipes of traditional medicine are quite serious, such drugs have medicinal properties and contraindications. Aspen root is no exception. Therefore, do not self-medicate and do not exceed the recommended dosages.
Instead of a conclusion
Tinctures and decoctions of aspen roots as a whole have a very beneficial effect on the body. Their use has practically no contraindications, the medications are well tolerated and give good results. Doctors confirm that from patients who took decoctions or infusions in the treatment complex, there were only positive reviews. The course of treatment should be at least 2 weeks. This when using a strong antibiotic, the result can be seen in a few days, here the effect is more gentle and delicate.
But doctors also note that you should not refuse to visit the clinic and treat any problem with decoctions from the roots of aspen. Despite the obvious benefits to the body, this tool is in some cases only auxiliary. Especially when it comes to the treatment of the acute and chronic phase of the disease. In order to prevent or with the very first symptoms, you can, of course, do only folk remedies, but in this case, the doctor must draw up a treatment regimen, as well as prescribe a dosage. This is especially true for alcohol-based drugs.