Bear root: useful properties, indications, application, result, reviews

Currently, not only modern medications are used to treat diseases, but also products made from natural ingredients. Mother nature endowed with healing properties many plants that literally grow under our feet. Of them make syrups, tinctures, grindings. One of these is the bear root, which is effective in treating many male problems and other diseases. Below we will consider what unique properties this plant has, what is an indication and contraindication to its use, as well as what are the results of treatment.

Healing root

Bear root is popular in folk recipes. It can be found under various names:

  • The penny forgotten.
  • Blood root.
  • Tea penny.

The Latin name for the bear root is Radices hedysarae theinae.

It is a grassy perennial from the legume family. Its stem can grow up to half a meter in height. The leaves are oval, oblong. The therapeutic part, based on the name, is the root, which grows up to 12 meters in length and 12 centimeters in thickness.

This plant begins to bloom in early June in small flowers, collected in purple or dark raspberry brushes. Flowering continues throughout the summer. Fruits in the form of beans are flat-shaped, fluffy or hairless. Below you can see a rare bear root plant in the photo.

Plant features

The people believe that bears love him, and therefore it is called bearish. And they call it blood because of the color of the tinctures that are made from it, and the root itself is red.

It grows in meadows and forests. Favorite place near the rivers. It can be found in the tundra, Sayan mountains and in the mountains of Altai. The climate for the plant is favorable in Europe, Asia and North America. As you can see, the plant is common, but it is not easy to find.

Useful composition

The bear root contains useful components that can have a therapeutic effect on the human body. These include:

  • Tannins.
  • Alkaloids.
  • Amino acids.
  • Vitamin C.
  • Trace elements.
  • Enzymes.
  • Polysaccharides.
  • Coumarin.
  • Flavonoids.
  • Selenium.
  • Saponins.
  • Catechin.
  • Antioxidants.

Each component has its own therapeutic effect. About it further.

What helps

For the human body, the bear root is therapeutic with a whole list of diseases. It includes:

  • Respiratory diseases: tuberculosis, pneumonia, bronchitis.
  • Diseases of the male genitourinary system: impotence, prostate adenoma, prostatitis.
  • Diseases of the female genitourinary system: uterine bleeding, fibromas, neoplasms in the uterine cavity and its neck, fibroids.
  • Prevention of mastitis, malignant breast tumors and various seals.
  • Diseases of the bladder, kidneys: pyelonephritis, cystitis, stones and sand in the kidneys.
  • Pathology of the liver.
  • Gallbladder disease.
  • Violation of the digestive tract.
  • Blood pathologies: anemia, anemia.
  • Diseases of the nervous system: insomnia, headaches, nervous breakdowns, depression.
  • Diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
The use of bear root for medicinal purposes

Who should not take herbal medicine

As with any remedy, there are a number of prohibitions on the use of the bear root. So, it can not be taken by the following patients:

  • children under 12 years old;
  • during gestation and breastfeeding;
  • with intolerance to the plant;
  • suffering from severe kidney disease, renal failure;
  • acute liver disease;
  • heart failure;
  • people who have had a heart attack;
  • after brain injuries;
  • persons with exacerbation of nervous diseases and increased nervous excitability.

But those who are not included in the list should consult a specialist before taking medicinal herbs.

How to prepare a plant

Bear root can be collected and harvested for the preparation of tinctures, teas, balms at home.

How to do it right:

  • The root is the most useful part of the plant. After the bear root fades and the fruits ripen, you can harvest it. Suitable for harvesting is considered an adult plant with a powerful developed root system. You can use only a third of the root. So the area of โ€‹โ€‹the plant itself is preserved.
  • After part of the root is cut off, the plant must not be touched for ten years in order for it to recover. Pieces of root are cleaned from the ground and ground.
  • They must be stored in a dark and dry place.
Bear Root Harvesting
  • The aerial part of the bear root can also be prepared. It is recommended to do this during the flowering period.
  • Leaves and flowers are cut at a distance of 30 centimeters from the root.
  • It is necessary to dry them in natural conditions, and store in a dark and dry room.

Forms of Medicines

From a bear root prepare:

  • decoctions;
  • tinctures;
  • tea;
  • balm.

And in the pharmacy you can buy a red root in the form:

  • pills
  • tinctures;
  • balm;
  • tea drink.

There are many popular recipes with a plant such as bear root. Their use, as already mentioned, must be discussed with the attending physician.

Folk recipes

Here are some simple and popular recipes that you can easily cook at home:

  • Tea from a bear root. It is necessary to take a teaspoon of crushed raw materials for 1 cup of boiling water. Pour and insist 15 minutes. After filtering it can be taken. Bear root tea is popular in Siberia. Use as tea leaves. Drink 1 glass no more than 2 times a day.
Bear root tea
  • You can brew the root in a thermos. For 1 liter, you need to take 4 teaspoons of raw materials. The drink is rich and strong. The infused broth can be diluted.
  • To prepare a decoction of crushed bear root, you need to take 1 tablespoon and pour 0.5 liters of water. Hold in a water bath for about 20 minutes, then leave to infuse, strain after a couple of hours. You can use the broth for drinking or for microclysters. Take 2 tbsp. l 3 times a day before meals.
  • Bear root infusion is recommended for respiratory diseases. It is necessary to take 2 tablespoons of raw materials, pour 1 liter of boiling water. Insist 12 hours in a thermos. Take 200 ml 3 times a day.
  • Tincture can be stored for a long time. Prepare it as follows. It is necessary to take 50 g of plant material, pour 1 liter of vodka and leave in a dark place for two weeks for infusion. Then strain and apply a teaspoon 3 times a day. Tincture is diluted with water.
  • The remedy can be prepared with alcohol. To do this, take 25 g of raw materials and pour 0.5 l of alcohol (40%). Insist in the dark for at least a week. Take 20-30 drops 3 times daily before meals.

You can also add propolis to tinctures. The result is a balm that helps strengthen the body.

I would like to note the popularity of the Bear root balm. It is used in the treatment of many pathologies.

What diseases does balm treat?

The main healing component of the balm is bear root extract. The benefits and effectiveness of this tool are known to many, therefore it is used in the treatment of many diseases. It is prescribed for the following diseases:

  • anemia
  • kidney disease;
  • male infertility;
Bear root balm treats male infertility
  • prostate;
  • respiratory diseases;
  • weakness, loss of strength;
  • malfunctions of the heart;
  • elevated body temperature;
  • tuberculosis
  • jade, pyelonephritis.

The healing properties of the balm

It should be noted what medicinal properties the Bear root balm has , and what effect it has on the human body:

  1. Relieves inflammatory processes.
  2. Cleanses the respiratory system.
  3. Improves the functioning of the heart muscle.
  4. Restores tissue.
  5. It reduces pain.
  6. Strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
  7. It has antioxidant properties.
  8. It fights cancer cells.
  9. Increases immunity, strengthens the body.

What is in the composition of the therapeutic agent

โ€œBear rootโ€ is an herbal balm that contains other components. Additional components only enhance the therapeutic effect of the drug. The balm contains:

  • Bear root extract.
  • Red grapes.
Red grapes
  • Herbs of the Siberian taiga.

The home composition of the balm is slightly different - it is 30 grams of propolis, 30 grams of bear root and 500 ml of alcohol. For cooking, everything is mixed and insisted for 10 days in a cool place without access to sunlight. Periodically, the product must be shaken.

How to take Bear root balm

You can use this medicinal plant, combining with medications after consulting a doctor. Many are interested in how to take the Bear root herbal balm. Ways to use it can be described as follows:

  1. The balm can be diluted in any liquid and take half a teaspoon once with meals. Best at breakfast.
  2. In order to increase the effectiveness of the balm, it is recommended to take it together with "Zhivitsa Kedrova" 10% or "Coniferous balm".

Bear Root is available in 50 ml glass bottles. In order to undergo treatment, it is necessary to use 2 containers of 50 ml. After one of them ends, you need to take a break, lasting one week. Repeat the course of treatment 2 times during the year.

Homemade balm to take 30 drops 3 times a day before meals. Take 1 month and then 2 months break. Repeat the course.

But in order to avoid unpleasant consequences and get the maximum benefit from the bear root, the attending physician should tell how to take it correctly.

The following patients should not use the balm:

  • after myocardial infarction;
  • traumatic brain injury;
  • suffering from allergies to the components that make up the therapeutic agent;
  • high blood pressure;
  • pathology of the liver and kidneys;
  • thrombophlebitis;
  • alcoholism.

It is contraindicated for persons under the age of 18 years, as well as for women during lactation and pregnancy.

Reviews about Balsam

There are many positive reviews of the Bear Root from both men and women.

Men note an improvement in sex life. In the treatment of prostate adenoma, root tinctures help to cope with unpleasant symptoms of pathologies in the shortest possible time. Relieve pain in the inguinal region. Improve the work of the kidneys, genitourinary system.

Balm also helps women to improve the reproductive system. It increases libido, and, according to reviews, with its help it is easier to cope with infertility and thrush. The balm eliminates the side effects of menopause. It is a prophylactic against mastopathy and malignant tumors.

Bear root for menopause

Everyone notes an improvement in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Simulated brain function. With respiratory diseases, the balm helps to recover faster. Sputum easier when coughing, the inflammatory process is removed. Everyone notes a surge of strength and strengthening immunity.

And during colds in those taking balm, the risk of respiratory disease decreases.

The results of treatment with folk recipes

Reviews about the use of bear root are positive.

Tea from the root tastes good and aromatic, there is no bitterness in it. In addition, everyone notes a beautiful shade that gives it a red root. Bear tea relieves swelling and gives strength. Invigorates at the beginning of the day no worse than coffee. Also, many people like to use this tea as a prophylactic for colds. Useful drink for women. Many noted that when used together with other drugs, diseases of the genitourinary organs are treated faster and easier.

Bear root tincture has helped many men treat prostatitis. Patients noted a decrease in pain, an improvement after two weeks of use and a quick restoration of sexual function. Microclysters are effective in treating the urogenital system in men.

Women note the benefits of the plant with manifestations of menopause. Sweating, nervousness are reduced, sleep is restored, a surge of strength is felt.

When taking a decoction, water-salt metabolism is normalized. Strength is well restored and the work of the digestive tract is normalized. Reviews note the effectiveness of the decoction for diarrhea.

It is worth noting that the use of folk remedies in which there is a bear root should only be done after consulting a doctor. You do not need to try to recover only with traditional medicine recipes after the pathology is established. The combined use of bear root and medications give a good therapeutic effect.


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