The Healing Properties Of Korean Pine

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In addition to the previously listed nutrients, the kernels of seeds of "cedar" pines also contain the following medicinal compounds: fiber, which stimulates digestion, pentosans, microelements, vitamins B, D and F.

"Pine nuts" and the milk obtained from them are an excellent medicine and are used in folk medicine in the treatment of various diseases. Their medicinal properties are also recognized by classical scientific medicine and homeopathy. So, they are used in the treatment of most pulmonary diseases, incl. tuberculosis, are indicated for diseases of the kidneys and bladder.

In addition, their regular use restores male potency, improves immunity, and increases life expectancy. Hemorrhoids are treated with nutshells. For this, 1/2 cup of shells is poured with 1 cup of boiling water and insisted for 15-20 minutes. The resulting infusion is filtered, the shells are thrown away, and the remaining liquid fraction is drunk as medicine, twice a day before meals.

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For pulmonary diseases on the basis of nuts, a wonderful cedar tincture is made, which helps with acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia and even asthma and tuberculosis. For this, crushed nuts (with shells) are poured into a 0.5 liter bottle, shoulder length, and poured with vodka. After that, they are corked and kept for at least two weeks in a warm, dark place. As a result of extraction, the resulting tincture becomes dark brown. Then it is drained, filtered from small inclusions and taken in a tablespoon three times a day 20-30 minutes before meals. Remaining crushed kernels and softer shells can also be eaten.

The buds, young shoots and needles of walnut pine are a good antiscorbutic agent, since they contain from 250 to 350 mg of vitamin C. Vitamin infusion of them is prepared as follows: the crushed raw material is poured with an equal volume of water, slightly acidified with citric or hydrochloric acids (you can just lemon juice), and put in a warm place for 2-3 days. After that, it remains only to filter out the sediment, and the drink is ready for use. If the vitamin extract is needed quickly, then the prepared coniferous mass can be poured with boiling water, left to infuse for 2-3 hours, then strain and use. But with this method of preparation, the content of vitamin C in the solution will be slightly lower.

Contains needles and about 2% of essential oils used in medicine and perfumery. The resin (liquid resin) of both pines, obtained as a result of tapping, or collected from wounds on the trunks, has stronger bactericidal and balsamic properties than the resin of other conifers. It is used to heal wounds, chronic ulcers, boils. The phytoncides contained in it have a detrimental effect on many types of pathogenic microbes. Bones with fractures grow together faster if the site of injury is lubricated with resin.

In case of diseases of the respiratory system, it is useful to inhale the vapors and smoke of the resin, slowly burning on coals. Seeds (nuts) are an effective remedy for salt deposition. Infusions of them (together with the shell) are used to treat articular rheumatism, vitamin deficiency, metabolic disorders. And decoctions and tinctures of the shells are used for inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity. They also make lotions for skin diseases (lichen, purulent lesions, eczema, burns, etc.).

They are also used as an astringent, analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent for gastrointestinal disorders. The tincture of nucleoli in light wine with the addition of honey is a blood purifier. It is also recommended for urolithiasis, stones in the liver and gallbladder.

Angina. Every 5-6 hours, lubricate the tonsils with 5% turpentine balm (a solution of resin in cedar oil).

Allergic diseases. Take natural pine nut oil 3 times a day for 1 teaspoon. For seasonal illnesses, it is advisable to start preventive treatment one month before the expected exacerbation.

Chronic diseases of the lungs and upper respiratory tract. Rub back and chest with 5% turpentine balm daily. At the same time, take it inside, 5-10 drops.

Diseases of the oral cavity. In case of periodontitis stage 1 and 2, periodontitis, stomatitis, gingivitis, massage the gums twice a day with a bandage moistened with 5% turpentine balm for 5-6 months. In case of periodontal disease, additionally, once a day, apply the balm mixed with sea buckthorn oil (1: 1).

Skin diseases. Lubricate the affected areas of the skin with cedar oil or apply bandages soaked in it. Change them every other day. At the same time, take inside cedar oil 1 teaspoon three times a day for 30-60 minutes. before meals. For weeping eczema, streptoderma and deep trophic ulcers, boils, carbuncles, herpes, 5% turpentine balm is used.

Cardiovascular diseases. In case of the onset of an attack of angina pectoris, arrhythmia, tachycardia, drip 10-15 drops of 5% turpentine balm onto the palm and rub it in the heart area.

Stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastritis. Take 1 teaspoon of cedar oil in the morning for 30 minutes. before meals, in the evening - 2 hours after meals. You can dilute it with milk (1: 1).

Colitis, gastritis, hepatitis, cholecystitis, as well as prostatitis and adenoma. Candles from a bandage soaked in 5% turpentine balsam. Additionally - rubbing the drug into the perineum. The duration of the course is 40-50 days. Repeat if necessary after 3-4 months. Or the use of microclysters resin with cedar oil (1: 3).