The “Fanagoria 26 medicinal plants” balm is one of the most useful alcohol-containing drinks. He owes useful properties to a special recipe, the basis of which is medicinal herbs. The strength of the drink is 40%. It is still produced in small quantities by Taman vineyards. Its composition uses lemon balm, calamus, medlar, linden blossom, St. John's wort.
The balm is sold in a bottle of thick glass, which protects the contents from direct sunlight. Balm is recommended to drink in small quantities for medicinal purposes, add to alcoholic cocktails, confectionery, snacks and main dishes.
History of Fanagoria Balm
Balms as a medicine lead their history from ancient times. Even in antiquity, the first written sources on medicine find recipes for various balms and tinctures. The ancient Greeks especially loved him, and then the Romans adopted the tradition of drinking balm as a medicine.
The word "balm" itself is translated as "medicine." Balsams are made from various parts of plants. Plants can also be diverse in composition. The recipe for balms is different and depends on the plant world of the area where this or that balm is made.
In Taman there is a legend about a winemaker named Fanagor, who was the first to grow grapes and make wine. This man was also involved in herbal medicine. He collected and dried herbs, used their infusions in the treatment of various diseases. Once, according to legend, a gale-force wind blew, and all the herbs woke up, accidentally fell into an amphora with young wine. A lot of time passed, the poor doctor became ill and decided to try a young heated wine. He was very surprised by the new taste and bouquet. The doctor was even more surprised when in the morning the illness was gone, and the state of the body improved significantly.
Thyme, reseda, oregano, St. John's wort endowed the first balm with a viscous consistency, a bitter taste. So the first “Fanagoria” balm appeared. Now more and more often to the word "balm" add a synonym - fanagoria. As a rule, balms insist on alcohol. They began to use balms as a therapeutic agent in the 18th century, when monks noticed the strengthening and soothing properties of balms.
Manufacturing technology
The technology for preparing balms is very long, includes several stages:
- First, each ingredient from the recipe is infused with alcohol separately for 3 months. Components can be seeds, rhizomes, foliage. These can be either individual components of plants or the entire plant.
- After the tincture period for alcohol, it is time for distillation. It can be single or double. Then for another month all the components individually insist. This procedure is necessary so that all the beneficial properties of the extract of herbs go into the main drink.
- The fourth stage is the most exciting. It is at this stage that all the components are mixed, so that the ingredients complement each other. A bouquet and the taste of the whole balm are made.
- After this, the balm will have to be cleaned of impurities, residues of raw materials. Usually triple cleaning is used, but it does not exempt from precipitation and suspended matter. So the precipitate at the bottom of the bottle with balsam is quite natural.
- The final stage is the bottling of the finished Fanagoria balm. The ideal vessel for storing and transporting the balm is ceramics. Thick dark glass is also suitable. The basic rule is that the balm should not see the light. Then useful properties will remain for a long time.
The benefits of balm
In addition to the tonic effect, balms are used for many diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, joint and muscle pain, colds, sore throats. For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, balms are recommended to be taken 30 ml before meals.
For colds, a teaspoon of balsam should be poured into a warm drink (tea, milk) and drunk in small sips, gargling.
With a breakdown, apathy, a decrease in immunity, you can take a light alcoholic cocktail with the addition of balm. But it should be remembered that any use of the balm as a medicine must first be agreed with your doctor. And apply the balm as a medicine, taking into account diseases.
Reviews about the “Fanagoria” balm say that it is an excellent tool for the prevention and treatment of gallstone disease, because peppermint is used in the basis of the drink. Also, the presence of lemon balm and Valerian officinalis in it very well affects the nervous system of the body. It also shows itself perfectly in case of insomnia, helps in the postoperative period, and contributes to the rapid healing of wounds.
Balm Harm
Since the Phanagoria balm contains several tens of names of various plants at a time, it is important to consult with your doctor about the presence of an allergy to one of the components of the composition. Ignoring this can lead to consequences of varying severity.
Balm is not recommended for pregnant women and children.
Balm "Fanagoria": how to drink
Balms should be used after consultation with your doctor. In prophylactic and medicinal doses, the balm is used in 20 ml per day or not more than 150 ml per week.
In addition, it is not recommended to be used in its pure form. It is better to add a drink to an alcoholic cocktail, coffee, tea, dessert or any other dish.
Conclusion
Balm is considered to be a storehouse of organic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. It perfectly stimulates the activity of a tired body, restores the nervous system, prevents a viral infection, and simply helps to relax and rest after a busy day, improves sleep and digestion.
Of course, balm is not a solution to all problems, but its complex of vitamins and minerals, dietary supplements makes it incredibly useful. If you know how to drink the Phanagoria 26 Medicinal Plants balm, you can get rid of infectious diseases, improve the digestive tract and the circulatory system.