The Republic of Tatarstan is famous for its beautiful cities with many attractions. The capital of the republic is Kazan, Bugulma is the administrative center. This city has a turbulent past, events that went down in history took place in it.
Bugulma is the birthplace of the balm of the same name, a fragrant drink that has a lot of healing properties. In some ways, it has become the hallmark of the Republic of Tatarstan, as tourists often try to buy it as a gift or souvenir. Indications for the use of Bugulma balm are quite a lot, it is used not only for medicinal purposes, but also in cooking. What this drink consists of, how it is applied and what it has indications will be described in this article.
general characteristics
Bugulma balm is a fragrant drink that contains various herbs, essential oils and roots. The basic basis is high-quality purified alcohol. Due to its rich composition, the balm has a rich brown color and a soft spicy taste, which leaves pleasant aftertaste for a long time.
Despite the fortress - 40 degrees, he does not burn his mouth and is drunk very easily. The successful combination of the numerous components included in the composition allowed this drink to receive an award at the republican contest "Best Products of the Republic of Tatarstan". The balm of Tatspirtprom JSC, founded in 1997, is produced. Available in dark glass bottles in various dosages - 100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml.
Stages of making balm
The preparation of this drink requires careful preparation. The main steps are as follows:
- Each individual ingredient in the balm undergoes a process of insisting on alcohol.
- Next, each of the components is subjected to distillation.
- Depending on the composition, each ingredient can withstand a certain time.
- Then all the ingredients are mixed in strictly designated proportions.
- In the next step, the drink is filtered.
- The final step is to pour the drink into dark glass bottles.
The manufacturer is very serious and responsible in the manufacture of its product, therefore, the indications for the use of Bugulma balm indicate that it is both a therapeutic and a prophylactic.
Balm Composition
The drink has a unique composition, it includes 24 types of medicinal plants. It contains the following components:
- purified drinking water;
- valerian root ;
- ginger root;
- cloves;
- elecampane;
- purified ethyl alcohol;
- seed coriander;
- galangal;
- cinnamon bark;
- Birch buds;
- leaves and flowering stems of clover;
- flowering stems of oregano;
- Hypericum leaves and flowers ;
- calendula flowers;
- leaves and flowers of fireweed;
- oak bark;
- linden flowers;
- lemon balm leaves;
- peppermint;
- wormwood leaves;
- motherwort;
- pine buds;
- fruits of bird cherry;
- yarrow;
- chokeberry fruits;
- fruits of common mountain ash;
- cumin essential oil;
- dill essential oil ;
- natural honey;
- vanillin;
- coloring matter.
It is the combination of all these components, which have a mass of valuable properties, that makes this balm so useful.
Drink properties
Thanks to a successful combination of components, balm has a number of medicinal qualities:
- antioxidant;
- antispasmodic;
- antiviral;
- tonic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antibacterial;
- warming;
- vasodilator.
A small amount of this drink improves blood circulation, strengthens the body's defenses, and stimulates the activity of the nervous system.
Bugulma balm: indications for use
This aromatic drink has a wide range of uses. It is recommended to take it with:
- general overwork of the body;
- mental and physical exhaustion;
- loss of appetite;
- drowsiness
- colds and viral diseases;
- insomnia;
- irritability and nervous excitement;
- diseases of the joints and musculoskeletal system;
- muscle aches;
- pain due to injuries and sprains.
Balm can be taken to prevent stomach ulcers and gastritis, as well as to strengthen the cardiovascular system.
Contraindications
Like any remedy, this drink has several restrictions on admission. Firstly, this is an individual intolerance to the components of the drug, therefore, before drinking Bugulma balm, you need to make sure that there is no allergic reaction. To do this, consult with a specialist and pass the necessary tests.
Since the composition of the drink includes alcohol, it is strictly contraindicated for children under 18 years of age, pregnant women and nursing mothers. People whose lifestyle is associated with driving a vehicle, working with heavy machinery or hazardous production, the reception of the balm is also strictly prohibited. In addition, it is not recommended for patients:
- with liver disease;
- gastritis;
- biliary dyskinesia;
- cholelithiasis.
Do not take the drink in dosages that significantly exceed the norms prescribed by the doctor. Since balm is a medicine, excessive consumption can cause poisoning.
How to drink Bugulma balm?
The right amount of balm depends on the purpose of its application. As a medicine, “Bugulma” is prescribed in the following dosages:
- with fatigue, mental and physical exhaustion, 25-30 drops of the drink are prescribed half an hour after eating, once a day;
- with prolonged loss of appetite, it is recommended to drink 30 g of balm 30-40 minutes before eating;
- if insomnia suffers, you can take a small glass of drink shortly before bedtime;
- with nervous excitement and irritability, you can drink 30-50 g of the drink in the evening, 2 hours before bedtime;
- “Bugulma” balm is used as rubbing for pain due to injuries, sprains, and joint diseases (the product needs to be heated a little, put a small amount on the palm and rub into a sore spot with gentle massage movements, then insulated with a scarf or shawl).
For the prevention of ulcers, gastritis and other gastrointestinal diseases, it is allowed to take no more than 20 g of the drink per day.
In cold weather, to keep warm and restore strength, you can add a few drops of the drink to hot tea or coffee.
In indications for the use of Bugulma balm, not the last place is given to its use in cooking. The aroma and delicate spicy taste of the balm make it indispensable in the preparation of delicious dishes and alcoholic cocktails. It is used in sauces and marinades for meat. The whole gamut of taste opens in combination with freshly squeezed citrus juice and natural honey. This unusual sauce goes well with pork dishes. With the addition of balm, you can make fragrant and delicate chocolate mousse. To do this, you need bitter chocolate, cream, chicken eggs, seasonal berries and a little balm. A few drops of the drink added to the cocktail will diversify and emphasize its taste.
Balm Cost
Depending on the region of the country, the price of Bugulma balm may fluctuate. For example, in Kazan this drink costs from 250 to 270 rubles. In other parts of Russia, its price varies from 250 to 350 rubles.
What do the experts say?
Reviews about the Bugulma balm, as well as about any in the remedy, are diverse. This drink has earned great popularity among doctors due to its unique beneficial properties. It is prescribed as a tonic and anti-inflammatory agent. Despite the fact that there is alcohol in the composition, doctors rightly believe that with moderate intake, the balm will not bring harm, but only benefit.
Consumer opinion
The cities of Kazan and Bugulma have long been famous for the production of quality products, which is why a slightly bitter, but soft and tasty drink is appreciated among the population of Russia. Most reviews confirm the excellent quality of the product. Those who have tested the healing power of the balm, claim that a few drops added to hot tea, coffee or even mineral water help to defeat autumn fatigue, normalize sleep, calm nerves and improve health. Of course, there are opponents of this drink, who believe that the balm is too bitter. But this is a matter of taste, and, as you know, they do not argue about tastes.
Health to you!