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: the majestic trees, and even the modest-looking grass, carry great benefits for the human body. For example, aspen is an unpretentious tree that grows even on the most meager soils. But behind this modesty there is a real storage of valuable substances for health. Especially a lot of them are found in the bark of the tree.

Properly prepared from aspen bark, they help to cope with fever, perfectly relieve pain, relieve worms.Treats the bark and more serious problems, because on its basis on the industrial scale are made powerful antibiotics, antirheumatic drugs and a whole range of drugs successfully used in traditional medicine.

What diseases treats aspen bark

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

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

Particularly pronounced is the ability of aspen bark in the fight against various types of parasites. Compositions prepared on its basis, at home, you can get rid of flat and round parasites. Moreover, in contrast to medical preparations, the herbal composition acts gently and is completely harmless to the body.

Useful composition

It is probably 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 is:

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

Other beneficial substances that are also actively involved in the healing of many diseases are present in small quantities in the cortex. People have long learned about the healing possibilities of the bark of aspen and for centuries have been harvesting it for future use, in order to later prepare curative infusions and decoctions from raw materials.

Application in traditional medicine

In the medical industry is always used for the benefit of the person the experience gained by the people. The modern pharmacology has decided to use a rich set 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, appetite-enhancing drugs. Aspen bark helps patients suffering from the following pathologies:

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

Often used in the gynecological cortex to establish the menstrual cycle, it is used in dentistry and many other areas of medicine. Usually practiced the use of medicinal compositions in combination with traditional pharmacological agents, but often treatment with the 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 to use.

1. It is not recommended to use for the treatment of bark-based products to individuals with hypersensitivity to at least one of the elements of the composition.
2. You should not use recipes where there is a crust, and those who suffer from constipation. Since the cortex contains astringent and tanning agents, this type of treatment will only aggravate the problem.
3. With care it is necessary to use an aspen at a dysbacteriosis and during pregnancy.

The rest of the herbal preparation is well tolerated, with almost no side effects.

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

How to brew the bark to fight worms

To decoction or infusion turned out really useful and have not lost their healing qualities, the compositions must be properly prepared. In principle, for this purpose, the recipe describes in detail the sequence of the process, the rules for storing the finished solution, and describes how to take the drink. If you strictly follow all the recommendations, the 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 combating parasites.

Here is a description of the simplest recipe for the preparation of aspen bark of anthelmintic.

1. Dry bark (50 g), ground to a powdery 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 a low heat, brought to a boil and another 15 minutes left to boil.
3. Broth for several hours is placed in a dark place to insist.
4. Ready means it is recommended to drink up to 5 times a throat.This minimum dosage is due to the high tannin content, which can cause a negative reaction to this type of treatment.

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

Application of decoction
In addition to the anthelmintic appointment, the resulting decoction can be used:

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

Tincture on alcohol

For the preparation of this composition will require alcohol or vodka and crushed aspen bark. Components are taken in the ratio of 1:10. Infusion comes to readiness for four days, then filtered. It is necessary to take the therapeutic composition of a teaspoon three times before each meal. This tool helps to quickly deal with the symptoms of dysentery.

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

The compositions of prostatitis

Healing decoction of aspen bark well helps with prostatitis and prostate adenoma. For daytime reception, it is enough to take 3 liters. st. bark, pour boiling water (200 ml) and bring to a state of readiness 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, the patient’s condition is usually noticeably improved, inflammation subsides, and the gland functions are restored.

A concentrated tincture also helps in resolving men's problems, when a glass of vodka falls on 100 g of powdered raw material. 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. Exposure time - 2 weeks.At one time it is supposed to take only 20 drops of healing tincture, you can slightly dilute them with water.

Aspen kvass for diabetes

Such a drink is not only healthy, 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 cup of sugar is poured, a spoonful of sour cream is placed. The billet is placed in a warm place to enhance the fermentation process. In two weeks the healing drink will be ready.

Kvass can be drunk without dose limits, several times a day. But there is one important point: after each casting of the liquid, you need to fill the lack of volume with the same portion of water and be sure to add a spoon of tea sugar. Healthy kvass can be drunk for several months without changing the bark.

The original prescription for the treatment of eczema

This unusual method requires advance preparation. The bark in this case is burned, and the resulting ash (10 g) is used for the preparation of a therapeutic composition. It is mixed with petroleum jelly, but it is better to take butter.Obtained in such an unusual way, the ointment is designed to lubricate the affected areas of the skin. Well heals the composition of purulent wounds and burns.

Some useful tips

When treating with formulations made from aspen bark, several rules should be followed:

1. It is necessary to select the treatment option, taking into account the characteristics of the organism and the existing diseases. Incorrectly chosen dosage form at best will be ineffective, but there is also a negative side to the question - such treatment can turn into the appearance of additional problems.
2. The doctor must be aware of all the events, so the patient is obliged to inform him of his intention to be treated by the national method.
3. Increased caution must be exercised when using alcohol-based products. It is necessary to strictly observe the dosage and not to allow the composition to enter the food.
4. Regarding the optimal duration of treatment and dosage 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 recipes will make the treatment effective.

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