Siberian fir is a large coniferous tree. The crown is pyramidal-conical. The needles are located on the shoots and have a length of up to 3 cm. The tree is a long-liver, since it lives up to 250-300 years.
The branches of this coniferous tree contain a large amount of essential oil. It plays a key role in the synthesis of camphor. Siberian fir is rich (especially in April) with ascorbic acid - up to 900 mg / 100 g. Needles used for medicinal purposes, cut from June to August or from October to February. Siberian fir enhances metabolic processes, has a tonic and stimulating effect, stimulates respiration.
Siberian fir oil is endowed with a bactericidal, wound healing, anti-inflammatory effect. Also, Siberian fir (oil from needles) is able to enhance visual acuity, increase blood pressure, restore immunity.
The bark of fir is rich in large tar containers, which are called "nodules." In these "nodules" contains the main source of "fir balm" - resin. This is one of the most common folk preparations with a disinfecting, anti-burn, antimicrobial effect, as well as an excellent tool that accelerates the healing process of wounds.
Alternative medicines are distinguished by the naturalness of their ingredients, which is why they are so popular. In addition, sometimes folk methods give simply excellent results, but, like any other medicine, Siberian fir (it does not matter, extract or oil) may not be used by everyone. Fir preparations are contraindicated for people suffering from gastritis, acute inflammation of the kidneys, peptic ulcer disease, tendency to seizures. You can not also take such drugs on an empty stomach. After applying fir oil to the skin, there is likely to be a slight burning sensation.
Fir preparations or medications, which include an extract of Siberian fir, have excellent energy properties, eliminate a depressed state, and enlighten consciousness.
Siberian fir is quite popular in the world of medicine. Its useful properties could not remain without attention, and there are a lot of recipes for tinctures, extracts, compresses and other things to date. Consider the most popular problems that for centuries have been treated with fir medicines.
With arthritis, it is recommended to drink a decoction. It’s easy to cook it. This will require 10 g of needles and half a glass of water. Boil the fir for 30 minutes and let the broth cool. You need to drink 3 times a day for 3 tablespoons. Remember: not on an empty stomach.
With skin diseases, they drink coniferous infusion for 1.5 months. Preparation: grind 5 tablespoons of needles and pour 3 cups of boiled (hot) water. Insist is required at least two days. The taste is not the most pleasant, but you need to drink ½ cup 2-3 times a day.
Siberian fir is often used in the treatment of tonsillitis. There are several options, but one of the most popular is inhalation. We chop the fir needles into a bottle (0.5 l) per third of the volume. Then 70% alcohol is poured into the bottle, which is previously diluted with sodium chloride in a ratio of 10: 1 (alcohol: salt). This remedy is infused for 5 days in a place protected from sunlight. Then tincture is filtered. For treatment, this tincture (1 tbsp.spoon) must be diluted with water (proportion 1:10), boiled and steam used for inhalation. We cover ourselves with a terry towel and inhale the steam for 10 minutes. Recovery is guaranteed!
Alternative methods work excellently, and in most cases, the results are striking in their effectiveness. The main thing is to follow the procedure for the preparation and use of natural medicines. Take this process seriously. Take care of yourself and be healthy! And most importantly - do not forget to consult with doctors in a timely manner.