Echinacea plant was introduced to Europe by Spanish sailors. Then its unique healing properties were noted. The composition of this plant includes a large number of substances that are essential for the body to function normally. These include iron and zinc, molybdenum and silver, aluminum, calcium and selenium. Echinacea rhizome contains valuable acids and polysaccharides, as well as vegetable oils. Essential oil is extracted from the flowers of this plant. Traditional medicine has long found the use of echinacea as a means to get rid of many diseases.
Tincture of a medicinal plant
During the off-season and winter colds, alcohol tincture of Echinacea is most actively bought in pharmacies . After all, it is during these periods that a decrease in immunity and an increase in the number of colds are observed. However, the use of Echinacea tincture can be beneficial in the treatment of a number of other diseases. These include:
- chronic inflammatory processes,
- diseases of the urinary tract and kidneys,
- wounds and burns,
- oncological diseases,
- prostatitis,
- gynecological diseases,
- dermatitis,
- diabetes,
- microbial eczema.
Tincture of Echinacea is widely used , the use of which helps to remove toxins and chemicals from the body, and in rehabilitation after radiation exposure.
Preparations from this plant have a powerful therapeutic effect on the body by strengthening its immune forces.
Tincture of echinacea, the use of which has a good effect in fungal diseases, also has an antiallergic property. Its use is also recommended for burns received from ultraviolet radiation, exposure to radiation and chemotherapy. Today, this drug is a powerful blood purifier. It is also used to support the body during the course of taking antibiotics.
Echinacea tincture is popular, the use of which removes salts of heavy metals for people living in areas unsafe from an environmental point of view. Traditional medicine gives recommendations on how to take echinacea tincture with a sharp change in climate, as a means of adaptation. This drug promotes the production of necessary hormones, stimulates the adrenal glands.
In gynecology, a tincture of echinacea is used, as a specialist will recommend it. Due to its composition, it helps in the fight against inflammatory processes. Widespread use is found in preparations from Echinacea and in urology.
Recent studies have proven the ability of this medicinal tincture to inhibit the growth of malignant neoplasms. It is a strong antioxidant, which is especially important for people who suffer from diabetes and arthritis.
Tincture of Echinacea, the use of which saves from the above ailments, is also used for diseases of the thyroid gland, which are chronic in nature.
Preparation of the drug at home
Echinacea tincture can always be purchased at the pharmacy. But it is not difficult to prepare this healing product on your own. For this, it is necessary for ten days to insist the crushed leaves of the plant on vodka in a proportion of 1:10.
To take preventive measures and during treatment it is necessary to take this medicine three times a day, twenty drops half an hour before a meal. For many diseases, it is recommended to take echinacea with honey. The finished product can also be bought at the pharmacy. When cooking at home, mix the powdered leaves with honey in a ratio of 1: 3. Take with tea three times a day, one teaspoon.
The course of taking medicinal tincture is recommended for one month, then taking a break for the same period of time. This is necessary for self-strengthening immunity.