Aspen bark - medicinal properties and contraindications

People are used to being surrounded by trees and flowers. But few people think that almost all representatives of the plant world: majestic trees, and even modest-looking grass, are of great benefit to the human body. For example, aspen is an unpretentious tree that grows even on the most meager soils. But behind this modesty lies a real pantry of substances valuable to health. Especially a lot of them are found in the bark of a tree.

Properly prepared from aspen bark remedies help to cope with fever, perfectly relieve pain, relieve helminths. He treats bark and more serious problems, because on its basis, powerful antibiotics, antirheumatic drugs, and a whole series of drugs successfully used in traditional medicine are manufactured on an industrial scale.

What diseases does aspen bark treat?

All parts of the tree are useful: leaves, core, branches and root. But bark is still more popular in folk medicine. Its healing properties are due to its unique composition. Therefore, the bark has a lot of healing properties:

• anthelmintic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• antipyretic;
• painkillers;
• bactericidal;
• antioxidant;
• diuretic and other qualities.

The ability of the aspen bark in the fight against different types of parasites is especially pronounced. Compounds prepared on its basis, you can get rid of flat and round parasites at home. Moreover, unlike medications, the herbal composition is mild and completely harmless to the body.

Useful composition

Perhaps it is difficult to find another representative of the plant world, which could be compared with the aspen value of the composition. And it impresses with its diversity. Indeed, in the aspen bark there are:

• organic acids;
• carbohydrates;
• resins;
• carotene;
• pectin;
• essential oils;
• tanning elements;
• glycine;
• macro and microelements.

Other beneficial substances are also present in small amounts in the cortex, which also take an active part in the healing of many diseases. People have long learned about the healing possibilities of aspen bark and for many centuries have been harvesting it for the future, so that later they can make healing infusions and decoctions from raw materials.

Use in traditional medicine

In the medical industry, the experience gained by the people is always used for the benefit of man. Modern pharmacology decided to use a wide range of useful properties of aspen bark for the production of a whole arsenal of drugs: these are, first of all, anthelmintic drugs, external compounds for the treatment of burn wounds and non-healing ulcers, which increase appetite. Aspen bark helps patients suffering from the following pathologies:

• radiculitis;
• cystitis;
• prostatitis;
• hemorrhoids;
• stool disorders;
• tuberculosis;
• myositis;
• hernia;
• genitourinary diseases;
• gastrointestinal upset;
• neuralgia;
• pneumonia;
• skin diseases.

Often used bark in gynecology to establish the menstrual cycle, it is used in dentistry and many other areas of medicine. Usually, the use of medicinal formulations in combination with traditional pharmacological agents is practiced, but often treatment with bark is taken as the basis of therapy. As a rule, a similar trend is observed with home treatment.

Contraindications

Aspen bark, like all other plant components, has a number of limitations for use.

1. It is not recommended to use bark-based products for treatment of persons with increased sensitivity to at least one of the elements of the composition.
2. You should not use recipes where bark is present, and those who suffer from constipation. Since astringents and tannins are contained in the cortex, this type of treatment will only exacerbate the problem.
3. With caution, you should use aspen with dysbiosis and during pregnancy.

The rest of the herbal preparation is well tolerated, practically without causing side effects.

Important! Any treatment is a responsible event, associated with risk. Therefore, it is best to first consult with your doctor about your chosen treatment methodology.

How to brew bark to fight worms

In order for the decoction or infusion to turn out to be really useful and not to lose their healing qualities, the compositions must be properly prepared. In principle, for the sake of this, the recipes describe in detail the sequence of the process, the rules for storing the finished solution and tell how to take the drink. If all recommendations are strictly observed, treatment will be as effective as possible because tannins and phenol glycosides will show all their properties. This is especially important when it comes to controlling parasites.

Here is a description of the simplest recipe for preparing from an aspen bark of an anthelmintic.

1. Dry bark (50 g), crushed to a powder state, is poured with half a liter of water. For these purposes, it is better to use metal utensils.
2. The container with the mixture is put on low heat, brought to a boil and another 15 minutes it remains to boil.
3. The broth is placed in a dark place for infusion for several hours.
4. The finished product is recommended to drink up to 5 times in a sip. This minimum dosage is due to the high content of tannins, which can cause a negative reaction to this type of treatment.

On a note: The solution can be prepared from the raw materials purchased at the pharmacy, or independently collected material. The pharmacy option is easier to prepare, as it can be brewed as tea and consumed after just a few minutes of infusion.

The use of a decoction
In addition to the anthelmintic destination, the resulting broth can be used:

• with a cold as an antipyretic;
• to establish digestive processes and improve appetite;
• to eliminate joint pain;
• with diarrhea to normalize the consistency of the stool.

Alcohol tincture

To prepare this composition, you will need alcohol or vodka and crushed aspen bark. The components are taken in a ratio of 1:10. The infusion reaches the readiness for four days, then filtered. It is necessary to take the therapeutic composition by a teaspoon three times before each meal. This tool helps to quickly cope with the symptoms of dysentery.

There is another method of manufacturing alcohol tinctures intended for internal use. But this technique is more suitable for home therapy for arthrosis, gout, joint pain. Well, it helps to relieve toothache, and is also often used for skin problems. Healing tincture is prepared in a similar way, only the dosage in this case is different: ½ cup of raw material will need to be filled with 0.5 l of alcohol-containing product. Infuse the solution for 7 days, and a single dose at a dose of 1 tbsp. the spoon.

Compounds for prostatitis

Healing decoction from aspen bark helps well with prostatitis and prostate adenoma. For a daily intake, it is enough to take 3 liters. Art. bark, pour boiling water (200 ml) and bring to a state of readiness for a quarter of an hour on low heat. The resulting volume is divided into several stages. It is recommended to drink before meals.After a two-week course of treatment, a marked improvement in the patient's condition is usually noted, inflammation subsides, and gland function is restored.

A concentrated tincture also helps in resolving male problems, when there is only a glass of vodka per 100 g of powdered raw materials. At the time of mixing the two components, the mixture must be shaken several times so that the bark powder is completely covered with a liquid base. The exposure time is 2 weeks. At one time, it is supposed to take only 20 drops of healing tincture, you can dilute them with water a little.

Diabetic Aspen Kvass

Such a drink is not only useful, but also has a pleasant taste. It is recommended to cook aspen kvass in a glass container. For these purposes, the usual three-liter jar is best suited, which is first half filled with bark, then a glass of granulated sugar is poured, a teaspoon of sour cream is put in a spoon. The workpiece is placed in a warm place to activate the fermentation process. In two weeks, the healing drink will be ready.

Kvass can be drunk without dose restrictions, several times a day. But there is one important point: after each liquid discharge, it is necessary to fill the lack of volume with the same portion of water and be sure to add a teaspoon of sugar. Useful kvass can be drunk for several months without changing the bark.

The original recipe for eczema

This unusual method requires preliminary preparation. In this case, the bark is burned, and the ash received (10 g) is used to prepare the medicinal composition. It is mixed with petroleum jelly, but it is better to take butter. The ointment obtained in such an unusual way is intended to lubricate the affected areas of the skin. Heals the composition of purulent wounds and burns.

Some useful tips

When treating with compounds prepared from aspen bark, several rules should be followed:

1. It is necessary to choose a treatment option taking into account the characteristics of the body and existing diseases. An incorrectly selected dosage form will be ineffective at best, but there is also a negative side to the issue - such treatment may result in additional problems.
2. The doctor should be aware of all the events, so the patient must inform him of his intention to be treated with the alternative method.
3. Increased caution must be exercised when using alcohol-based products. It is necessary to strictly observe the dosage and prevent the ingestion of the composition in food.
4. Regarding the optimal treatment period and dosage, it is better to consult a doctor. He will correctly identify these important parameters.
5. At the slightest manifestation of an allergic nature, treatment with aspen bark should be stopped immediately.

These simple tips, combined with valuable prescriptions, will make treatment effective.

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